https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:03:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1461009 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 20:04:25 +0000 rizamei 1461009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker - I always seem to run cold these days! I remember when I used to run around with just a long sleeve T in the winter, and I would be fine. I am leaning toward short so the waist detail isn't entirely obscured.</p> <p>Joy - That's a great idea. I actually have a short sleeved LL Bean one, but didn't think to try something like that. I also have a longer sleeved one that might work underneath without too much bulk, though I wonder if the neck on of that one is too high.&nbsp;The body of the dress is lined, but the sleeves are not, and that's where I felt the chill. I like the shape of the dress and the fit at the waist, which is another reason I rejected the cardis that I tried on top.</p> <p>Angie - W00t! I'm Angie-approved!</p> <p>rachylou - I have an important rule, which is I always blame the clothes, not the body in the clothes, when something doesn't look right. They're supposed to fit us, not the other way around. I find the fit and weight&nbsp;of the sweater matters a lot when I layer like this. The blouse is sleeveless in this outfit, too, which &nbsp;means there is no bunching at the arms; that also helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1460930 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:43:18 +0000 rachylou 1460930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a pretty dress!</p> <p>How nice you look in the FBBO. I try to do this - jumper, collared shirt, trousers, and it never looks good. Wrong body I guess </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1460906 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:05:48 +0000 Karin L H 1460906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! Love the colour of the first top, and the dress looks so good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1460900 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:57:31 +0000 Angie 1460900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the new dress. Super fit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1460763 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 04:37:59 +0000 Anonymous 1460763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fall back outfit is great but I love the new dress. Instead of a topper, you could try a light weight silk underwear top under the dress for warmth without bulk. Lands End and LL Bean carry them. You could use either a sleeveless tank for a little more warmth or a 3/4 sleeve "tee" style for more warmth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1460757 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 03:51:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1460757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great fallback formula in outfit 1. The color of the sweater is lovely, and the plaid shirt adds interest, bringing attention toward your face--nicely done! <br />The dress is super fabulous on you. I understand needing another layer for warmth--that's me, too. I agree a short topper of some sort (the jean jacket is a good idea) or a long one could work. I would lean toward short, to show more of the dress, but a cardi in the same length of the dress is on-trend, for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-dress-and-a-winter-ffbo#post-1460740 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 02:49:47 +0000 rizamei 1460740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two work outfits from this week:</p> <p>#1 - This is a winter FFBO for me: sweater&nbsp;layered over blouse or tee, with black trousers. The BR sweater here is&nbsp;at least 7 years old. I still really love it, and it's in great shape. (A gray v-neck that I purchased at the same time, in the same knit, is showing its age and will probably be retired after this season.) Meanwhile,&nbsp;I am beginning to think this JCrew blouse is layering magic. It adds just enough personality to an otherwise plain ensemble, and it goes well with everything. I did try leaving untucked, but it's very long (even longer on me than it is on the model in the Find). It&nbsp;looked goofy, so I retucked it. My trousers are a bit loose on me and require belting. I think I should have them taken in a bit so I can wear them without a belt; it would be nice not to have that bulk for outfits like this one.</p> <p>#2 - New Loft dress. I thought about layering a cardi or jacket over it, but nothing I tried looked quite right. I think a top layer would need to be cropped or as long as the dress. Anyway,&nbsp;I ended up being a little chilly in my workplace, though I did get some nice compliments.&nbsp;I have recently ordered a denim jacket which might look okay over this until the weather warms up a bit more. We'll see when it arrives.</p> <p>Comments, feedback, and ideas are welcome. </p>