https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:16:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1916018 Fri, 04 May 2018 09:32:31 +0000 Lesley 1916018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both looks! But agree about the sneakers and purse. I think *other* sneakers could work; there's something about those black ones paired with the black sensible-length skirt that is ringing the bell from my Catholic school girl upbringing... (but then, that is a look that many fashionable people actively cultivate!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915961 Fri, 04 May 2018 03:06:23 +0000 Freckles 1915961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll leave the suggestions to others as my eye isn't as refined but I just had to say that the jacket, blouse and scarf are so you and give the same high style look that I'm used to from you.&nbsp; Very stunning, you certainly have a way with scarves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915832 Thu, 03 May 2018 19:16:34 +0000 Lynn 1915832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket is beautiful and so you. I really really love the trousers. Agree that mules or boots or even may be even booties (with the skirt) would be better than the sneakers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915716 Thu, 03 May 2018 14:08:10 +0000 Christina F. 1915716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the pants are great, and that you've gotten good styling tips above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915678 Thu, 03 May 2018 12:15:23 +0000 krishnidoux 1915678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Katerina</b>, what an impressive and to-die-for wardrobe you have! Those are keepers for sure, who cares that they might be "oldies".&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually quite dig the sneakers - skirt combination here. Seeing it on you makes me realize how much of a dynamic, active, chic European look this is. But I totally get you if you feel less fab, because this is what happens to me too when I try to rock it myself. Analyzing this particular outfit further, I wonder if it's because of the sneakers' high vamp: the detail that precisely makes this ensemble so Euro-chic. Your initial hunch (to explore away from the old classic of tall boots + knee length skirt and to make this a summer outfit) deserves to be persued I think. Here are some ideas:<br />-&nbsp; Remove the scarf, swap the yellow top for a soft white tee, keep everything else. (trying to bookend the footwear euro-chicness with an ultra simple collar).<br />- about the bag: do you have an ultra simple, no frills cream colored leather one?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915663 Thu, 03 May 2018 11:45:07 +0000 cindysmith 1915663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the striped pants with this jacket &amp; top, and am so glad it's Angie approved! It just makes such a statement, and I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915607 Thu, 03 May 2018 03:13:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1915607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trousers will be so fun for spring/summer!&nbsp; I've just purchased the naturalizer Simonette mules in black and love them (even though I scuffed the toe already).&nbsp; Each piece is fab --- I agree that the skirt would work better with another shoe, and I second Angie's vote for white pants.&nbsp; I have three pairs -- one pair of cotton sateen straights and two cropped pairs.&nbsp; I wear them constantly, and have learned how to keep them fresh with oxyclean in the wash. I think the high contrast of black/white, with more of the white,would be fab with your high contrast coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1915430 Wed, 02 May 2018 16:42:51 +0000 Katerina 1915430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, guys, for looking and for the nice comments and suggestions. Apologies for the late answer, was under the weather with a bad flu. </p> <p>Shevia, yellow shoes is a great idea, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911884 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:56:59 +0000 Jane 1911884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fab outfit! I love the trousers and I think miles would be a nice addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911881 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:51:10 +0000 lyn67 1911881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, love them both, but would wear a somehow dressier flat shoe (for ex. some loafers) with nr 1(esp). I use to wear my peep toe bootie sandals with my culottes, and feel fab in them so keep the trousers, too! Love the ruffle jacket, and the yellow top with them, very springy and colorway is a treat to my eyes! YLF!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911830 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:36:31 +0000 Carol 1911830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those trousers are a WIN! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911828 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:33:40 +0000 Jaime 1911828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is gorgeous and beautiful with yellow. I want you to wear yellow shoes actually - I apparently have yellow shoes on my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911758 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 18:04:09 +0000 Angie 1911758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My pleasure, <b>Katerina.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>And on that note, maybe some white pants or jeans for Spring and Summer?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911682 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:31:39 +0000 Mainelady 1911682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a gorgeous jacket and so YOU! I agree that black mules will be perfect for the skirt and your pants. The new cropped pants are so fun! I think you will find a lot of your toppers will work with them. Red? Lilac?<br /> I can’t wait to see the other ways you style them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911676 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:38:02 +0000 Mirjana 1911676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, you started with a high standard of style, so in this case I am completely with Angie, just to be on that high level outfit. Jacket is lovely so is every item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911661 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 06:44:58 +0000 Katerina 1911661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thank you very much. I am going to get me a pair of black mules. Haven’t thought about combining the combo with jeans - sounds great!<br /> The ideas how to wear the striped pants are great too! Thanks again!</p> <p>Suz, thank you very much for the lovely compliment and thank you for the suggestion - the white jacket will be great with the pants.</p> <p>Jussie and Bijou, thank you very much for the lovely comments and your support! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911657 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 04:49:43 +0000 Bijou 1911657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yellow and a Valentino jacket make for a wonderful combination. I like the suggestions you have received so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911501 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:10:26 +0000 jussie 1911501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I love those striped pants. And the Valentino jacket is amazing.<br /> I echo what others said about shoes for outfit 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911490 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:45:31 +0000 Suz 1911490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, another fabulous outfit! Love the idea of mules for the skirt outfit. And I also think your new pants would look great with the white jacket in outfit 6!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911484 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:26:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 1911484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Angie has made some great suggestions there,anyone would think she had something to do with fashion wouldn’t they! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911458 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:55:41 +0000 Angie 1911458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me with the citron and ruffles, <b>Katerina</b>. My mouth is watering.....and you look stunning in the combination. WOW. KILLER.&nbsp;</p> <p>The sneakers with the skirt is SOOO 2018. May I suggest your black ballet flats from yesterday's outfit to add the dressy touch you're looking for here - or flat black loafers or mules. (Tall black boots are too Wintery).&nbsp;</p> <p>OR, wear your new H&amp;M jeans instead of the skirt in #1.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE the striped pants. To my eye they're begging for a Summery pairing of white or black blouse with a denim or linen jacket. How does that sound?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911450 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:36:55 +0000 Katerina 1911450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Torontogirl. You are right, mules might work. I think a pair of closed toe mules would be a very good addition to my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911444 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:31:14 +0000 Katerina 1911444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Cardiff girl! I agree, something is off. Interesting that you think it is a formal upper half of the outfit - I haven’t perceived it as such. But maybe that is the issue. I could just use my regular black full length trousers and wear this in the autumn.</p> <p>Getting to think the outfit with the cropped trousers is seasonally confused. </p> <p>Would it help if I would wear black knee height stockings instead for the nude? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911441 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:29:38 +0000 Helena 1911441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, I love this jacket - it's very you, and very high-fashion looking without looking a bit trendy (either past or present).</p> <p>As to the shoes, what about mules to make this a more springy/summery look? They've been featured so prominently on the blog, and I'm sure you could find a pair that would be as comfy as sneakers that would be a little more dressy to go with the outfit.</p> <p>Gorgeous as always, in any case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911435 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:16:50 +0000 Cardiff girl 1911435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with you on the sneakers with the skirt issue,tall boots a much better idea.I like the trousers I think that they d be great for the summer but I m not sure that you ve found the winning outfit for them yet.Bare in mind that we are starting from a very high standard of style with you Katerina but this is not quite as en ponte as usual I feel.Not sure why ,again maybe it’s the juxtaposition of a fairly casual bottom(summer trousers ,sneakers )with a more formal top half. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oldies-outfit-7--old-ruffle-jacket-and-new-trousers#post-1911421 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:37:12 +0000 Katerina 1911421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last oldie in this challenge - a black ruffled Valentino jacket, bought 7 years ago.</p> <p>I wore the jacket today (Saturday) over a yellow knitted top with a yellow/green scarf with a black skirt and black sneakers, added green sunnies and grey bag. </p> <p>While out, spotted a pair of striped cropped trousers on sale, took them home and tried with the outfit. Changed bag to another grey which works better with the trousers. </p> <p>I was not happy about the sneakers with the skirt. I think it would be better to wear tall boots and wear this combo in the autumn. When I look at the picture, don’t like the bag either - should have taken a black one perhaps.</p> <p>Like the trousers better with the outfit now, but not sure about the style overall -I can still return them...</p> <p>What do you guys think about the outfit? And should I keep the trousers? Do they work with this combination? </p>