https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:46:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers/page/2#post-1154105 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:01:58 +0000 gryffin 1154105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale - you know I am just dying.&nbsp; Such fantastic looks.&nbsp; I don't even have language to tell you how fabulous I think these outfits are!!&nbsp; Just doing the happy dance for you amazing style!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers/page/2#post-1154041 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:43:06 +0000 Hil 1154041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your looks Greyscale. The amount of edge that you portray is just too cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1154033 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:58:55 +0000 Ornella 1154033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfits and they always had an artsy vibe to me, but now we have the name for it thanks to the recent blog post. I say stick to your formula because it works and for as long as you are happy wearing it. I'm happy seeing it.</p> <p>The bundled up photo is super That bag looks fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153990 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:27:06 +0000 Beth Ann 1153990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautifully done, and a fab illustration of Angie's post!</p> <p>I love your attention to texture, too.&nbsp; I think it gives a certain "warmth" to minimalist looks, if you know what I mean.&nbsp; You're also doing a fab job of balancing structure and movement/flow.</p> <p>Keep posting!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153966 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:45:53 +0000 Greyscale 1153966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ariadne, your burgundy outfit sounds fab.</p> <p>Elly - makes sense -&nbsp;body types and avant garde styles have been big topics on the forum this week. So, in the spirit of that discussion, I went back and found one of your WIWs. I'm guessing that a straight-down tunic style top would seem boxy on your hourglass shape? I was thinking about how I have five or six sleeveless black silk tops, each a&nbsp;different length (three are in these photos: low-waist&nbsp;length in the photo with the scarf, thigh length in today's WIW, and the&nbsp;knee length sheer tunic) and those different lengths would work better or worse on different proportions. The knee length one feels too long on me, but it's sheer so I think it works. I also usually wear it with a short cardigan&nbsp;that nips it in at the waist.&nbsp;I think a hip or waist&nbsp;length loose silk button-down gives almost the same effect as the tunic, so I bet there a lot of ways to interpret this idea on different bodies and different style preferences. Angie's blog post showed a longer, a-line dress that I'd probably feel lost in. I'd be curious to see if you can find an interpretation that works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153945 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:18:00 +0000 Susie 1153945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these outfits on you, so much. The mix of textures adds such interest and your go to look is definitely a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153943 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 04:09:33 +0000 Elly 1153943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look on you--- I'd love to do something similar but something doesn't seem to work with my different proportions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153909 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:24:31 +0000 Neel 1153909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these! Perfect avante garde layers interpretation IMO! Ylf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153903 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:15:54 +0000 Ariadne 1153903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As usual, I love all of these. &nbsp;#1 and #5 are my faves. &nbsp;I wore something similar to #1 using a burgundy silk tunic and burgundy coated skinnies earlier this week, but I want to try it again now with grey oxfords and my black moto. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153900 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:12:49 +0000 Greyscale 1153900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#5 is these Fluevog oxfords:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=family%3ABegin&amp;pp=1&amp;view=detail&amp;p=3&amp;colourID=3513">http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w.....ourID=3513</a><br />but they seem to be sold out in black, now.&nbsp;I wanted more masculine oxfords but I ended up loving these, which feel more like soft dance shoes.</p> <p>The new Born flats are a stiffer leather than the FS/NY ones. The sole is infinitely more comfortable but I'm not sure I like how structured they look. I think&nbsp;I'll get used to them, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153888 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:55:42 +0000 Jaime 1153888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these! The new flats are great substitutes for the old. But what shoes are you wearing in #5? You say #4 is a bad shot, but shoe store shots are always good in my eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153874 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:41:44 +0000 Diana 1153874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all black! &nbsp;I think the key is that you have different textures in each outfit - sheer, soft silk, tough leather, and sturdy denim. &nbsp;It's monochromatic but not flat. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153863 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:26:31 +0000 Sarah A 1153863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like each of these. You have very much nailed the textures and weights to keep lots of interest in you monochromatic looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153807 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:25:47 +0000 JAileen 1153807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1, with the different lengths. The scarf is pretty, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153804 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:20:23 +0000 Greyscale 1153804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, isn't that funny, Liz? One of their recent catalogs said the Minnies were lengthened for this year, and I groaned, because the old ones&nbsp;are so perfect on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153777 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:58:53 +0000 Liz A. 1153777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oohhh those minnie pants are full length on you. &nbsp;jealous... love the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153771 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:55:01 +0000 E 1153771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style! It's so fun seeing how you layer, and as I'm starting to explore dresses/tunics over trousers, it's inspirational too. The Born flats look good to me: very similar to your old pair.</p> <p>(And I feel similarly re: the cold. It always makes me walk more just to be outside and enjoy it.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153738 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:15:44 +0000 Angie 1153738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you started to post your killer looks, Greyscale.&nbsp;I have very, very few poison eyes, and on top of that - my opinion is just another opinion amidst a whole slew of subjective opinions. It does not hold more weight than how you feel in an outfit. Nothing holds as much weight as how fabulous<b> you</b> feel in a particular look.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the addition of&nbsp;white and light grey into your style too. You clearly get how to make an all black look flattering - and in this phase of your style journey, please&nbsp;do not cut off the mop of red curls.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153731 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:01:58 +0000 Greyscale 1153731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I remember reading some of your comments on all-black on your blog before I joined&nbsp;and suspecting you wouldn't be a fan of my outfits, so I'm very flattered that you think it works for me. I put a lot of effort into texture and/or silhouettes these days. I'm no longer very happy with just "boring black" (say, a turtleneck and jeans) unless it's very sleek or very slouchy in a stylish way, or interesting in some other way.&nbsp;I've been mixing more white and light grey&nbsp;in recently, but I still come back to my classic all-black pretty often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153723 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:53:35 +0000 Greyscale 1153723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, yes, new photo spot! The old empty closet is full of boxes&nbsp;now. This spot has nice even light, but relies on my boyfriend taking the photos because it's not near the mirror.&nbsp;I don't like asking him to do it every day. I should figure out how to do it myself without a mirror.</p> <p>I could picture you in summery layers of neutral linen, with your fair hair, for an artistic look. I've noticed that your clothing is usually straight, rather than full, so I'd go for a tunic shirt that doesn't flare out rather than the slightly A-line&nbsp;dress in Angie's blog post.&nbsp;I think one trick for this look, for me to feel like myself in it, is to wear pants that are very slim but not just knit&nbsp;leggings. Not sure why that makes a difference for me. I've also made it work with boyfriend jeans for a less feminine interpretation but that strikes me as less your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153722 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:53:22 +0000 Anonymous 1153722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all of these! I think I might actually like the new flats a little better than the old ones -- it's hard to tell from the pictures, but the shape might be a little more elegant or something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153712 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:44:37 +0000 catgirl 1153712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huge fan of all of these.... Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153708 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:39:53 +0000 annagybe 1153708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first look. May have to copy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153691 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:18:43 +0000 MuseumGal 1153691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love these, esp #3.&nbsp; I've was actually hovering around a version of this last summer, and will probably dive into it full force this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153670 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:59:26 +0000 Caro in Oz 1153670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks Love the shoes in #5, I'm not a fan of ballet flats but they look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153669 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:56:27 +0000 Angie 1153669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more thing.&nbsp;Very few people look good in head to toe black outfits to my eye. In fact, head to toe black is *almost* poison eye for me (it's a very subjective thing of course). But you wear it with the&nbsp;best of them, Greyscale. It's about your skin and eye colour, and lots and lots of red hair, that make the arty picture work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153667 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:53:30 +0000 Angie 1153667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new Born flats work really well, Queen Hard Edge Avant-Garde Layers. You wear these looks to perfection - your best accessory being your bright red hair and lots of it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153664 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:43:44 +0000 Suz 1153664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A new picture spot!!&nbsp;</p> <p>You look great in these. I think my faves are 1,3, and 5.&nbsp;</p> <p>So...here's something. We are a similar height, similar body type.&nbsp;</p> <p>But I really, really do not like myself in this silhouette. I don't dislike the silhouette. I dislike me, in it. I wonder why? I think sometimes I have tried it with too high contrast pieces -- I need to try it with lower contrast.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153652 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:22:44 +0000 Debra 1153652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect.....I LOVE them all you look fantastic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-signature-avant-garde-layers#post-1153644 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:09:51 +0000 Deborah 1153644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this like crazy. This would be my preferred silhouette for winter. You look great. It's a very streamlined and edgy look. And I love the beanie. I have just bought a black slouchy one for winter. This is for sharing these looks. </p>