https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:21:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252826 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:55:01 +0000 Zibbets 1252826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great, but I'd like to&nbsp;experiment with a sleeker shoe that would offset the distressed jeans and give it a different vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252820 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:50:17 +0000 Gigi 1252820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit still looks good, but I agree that it lacks the little quirkiness that I associate with your outfits. It does seem like you need another piece in a contrasting color. But when you're running late, you're running late...not much you can do!</p> <p>I like the shirt lots, by the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252767 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:37:24 +0000 Aida 1252767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotcha. Hmmm what about doing a big roll then a second smaller roll so you've got like a tiered roll thing going? It seems fun in my head, not sure how it'll work in practice </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252763 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:32:12 +0000 Diana 1252763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I actually *was* perfectly comfortable in the outfit. The weird face is because I was afraid someone would walk by and catch me taking a pic of my outfit in lab!</p> <p>Aida, in principle I think big roll+bare ankle would work but in practice I can't get the bottom hem of these jeans up that high. They're BFs, not straights, so the bottom is quited tapered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252750 Thu, 15 May 2014 23:22:23 +0000 Caro in Oz 1252750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean,&nbsp;I would feel the same way - I like Aida's suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252706 Thu, 15 May 2014 22:28:38 +0000 dustt 1252706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to see a catchier shoe and a smile on your face!! - a wide white belt maybe... you don't look like you feel comfy in this!! - But it's not a bad look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252693 Thu, 15 May 2014 22:12:28 +0000 Aida 1252693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the big roll a lot, it makes a good difference. Hmm would the big roll <i>and</i> a peek of ankle work or is that just too crazy big at that point? I feel you on the industry-wear front. I wonder if swapping either the shoes for something more girly to match the plaid top OR the top for something more tomboy to match the shoes would help here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252602 Thu, 15 May 2014 19:57:59 +0000 Diana 1252602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, there are two other people here right now wearing plaid shirts, jeans, and sneakers.&nbsp; Another two wearing plaid shirt, jeans, and hiking boots.&nbsp; All four are men.&nbsp; Granted all the plaid shirts are flannel or cotton, and not sheer.&nbsp; Oddly enough I think I would like this better with my flannel shirt.&nbsp; (It is a lighter and very untraditional </p> <p>Unfortunately the sleeves on this shirt refuse to stay rolled.&nbsp; I agree they look better that way.&nbsp; </p> <p>I think the cutout booties are a good idea.&nbsp; And generally I wear these cons with my other 2 pairs of BFs, both of which are substantially shorter.&nbsp; I think a little bare ankle really helps.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252588 Thu, 15 May 2014 19:40:29 +0000 Karina 1252588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with rolling the sleeves. I would cuff the jeans higher to show some ankle skin with sneakers (invisible socks) and wear big earrings. But I am in the minority on the pants length. A different shoe would probably work too! I think this outfit works great, but I know what you mean about wanting to stand out as yourself instead of totally blending in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252581 Thu, 15 May 2014 19:32:11 +0000 kellygirl 1252581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is more tomboy than I'm used to seeing you! I think the outfit is cute on you but agree with the others that a different shoe and higher roll will make it look more "Diana." I guess you will have to blend in with your lab mates a little today </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252534 Thu, 15 May 2014 18:48:56 +0000 magpie 1252534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the cut-out booties (or some other non-sneaker shoe that feels more like you). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252509 Thu, 15 May 2014 18:05:32 +0000 lyn67 1252509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps some other shoes than the sneakers? Otherwise nothing wrong, just as you said, not 100%you...(?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252474 Thu, 15 May 2014 17:02:31 +0000 rachylou 1252474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cut-out booties. A dash of edge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252467 Thu, 15 May 2014 16:53:31 +0000 cciele 1252467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the sleeves&nbsp;rolled/scrunched. Maybe unbutton one button if possible? I think a bit of extra skin showing up top might balance out the dark and the light, but I dunno.&nbsp;</p> <p>I say, JFE on this one :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252464 Thu, 15 May 2014 16:48:20 +0000 krishnidoux 1252464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic, but if you're not feeling it, it's because it's not you. Change one detail and it might be completely different. I would try a different top, maybe in a lighter shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252461 Thu, 15 May 2014 16:38:45 +0000 annagybe 1252461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it in #3, but I get what you mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252451 Thu, 15 May 2014 16:20:23 +0000 JenA 1252451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great.<br /> Perhaps the dark shirt with the jeans on a grey spring day doesn't feel fab, but it does look good on you. I love the cuff and I like the 'geek chic' length too. But I just want you to know that PPL is not that important to me. </p> <p>An idea might be to add one of your (?teal) floral (I think you have a ditsy print?) blouse/shirts over or under the purple blouse to add something extra to the mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252431 Thu, 15 May 2014 15:44:44 +0000 Thistle 1252431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see nothing wrong with the outfit. Perhaps it is that other scientists wear it that you are feeling out of sorts?</p> <p>I do think that a higher roll would work better, but as you noted, cropped won't work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252423 Thu, 15 May 2014 15:21:01 +0000 Diana 1252423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Added a clearer pic. Now I'm thinking maybe the big roll is too short? Unfortunately these jeans are too long to wear cropped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-not-happy-with-this-one#post-1252422 Thu, 15 May 2014 15:18:03 +0000 Diana 1252422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feels very blah and generic. Also this is like what half the scientists (men and women) I know wear - light wash jeans, sneakers, plaid shirt - so am feeling out of sorts. Ran out of time in the morning, hence the bathroom pics. I did change the cuff to Rae's big roll, which helps a bit but I still don't like the outfit. Any suggestions? I think a light scarf would help but I've not got one with me at the moment. </p>