https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:15:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1097823 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:18:36 +0000 Greyscale 1097823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exciting update! I wore the Penpal boots today with the thickest inserts and they are working well. There's no room for my usual thin smartwool socks, but that's ok. The insoles distribute my weight differently so that my foot isn't sliding forward, and it makes a huge difference. I don't think I'll wear them very often but I'm no longer planning to sell them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095791 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 19:06:05 +0000 Greyscale 1095791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much to Angie and everyone else for your&nbsp;comments. I've learned a few&nbsp;great things from what you all said. I should stress less about "learning to accessorize" because I do like how I look without jewelry. I'll keep an eye out for a few nice silver accents and a belt or two, but the interesting statement items in&nbsp;my outfits are usually the clothes, and like you said, my glasses and hair&nbsp;are pretty bold too. Especially now that I have an interesting haircut (for most of my life it was just all one length).</p> <p>Angie, I know you are not a fan of all-black clothes. Since my wardrobe is entirely monochromatic, the lesson I've taken away from your writing is that I need to be extremely deliberate and careful in my outfit combinations. So I've been using gray or distressed&nbsp;jeans to counterbalance solid&nbsp;black tops, or making sure there are interesting textures or silhouettes (including simple columns of solid black - I'm not giving up on that, just being careful about it). I'm glad you think my hair color pops with the dark clothes - that's one of my rationalizations.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095558 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:17:19 +0000 Angie 1095558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RATE fabness. Your hair colour adds instant pop to all your outfits. It's fantastic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095536 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 14:50:25 +0000 E 1095536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the insole makes the boots work!</p> <p>You look wonderful, and I don't think you need accessories unless you want them. Your hair &amp; glasses are both strong statements on their own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095486 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 13:32:55 +0000 Suz 1095486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be great if the boots could work for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've also learned it's all about arch/ ball of foot placement. If that is there, then the shoe will be a lot more comfortable in the long term.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are able to wear the boots, the toe box might loosen up with time. You can also try Angie's trick of wearing them with wet feet, or you can stuff them with ice bags and freeze overnight.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095433 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 09:49:59 +0000 Debra 1095433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit, great top that goes perfectly with these jeans. Hope the boots work out because they look fab </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095429 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 09:07:20 +0000 Greyscale 1095429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So when I got home I dug out my box with all my zillion insoles - and I discovered that some of them do actually work in the boots! It's hard to know just standing in them, but I'm optimistic that they'll help. I'd only tried thin inserts before because I assumed thicker inserts would crowd my feet, but actually, the only place the boots are tight is the toe box, and the thick&nbsp;inserts don't affect that. I'm glad you all suggested it, or I wouldn't have thought to try it again.</p> <p>I doubt they'll ever be daily wear, but that's ok.</p> <p>Meanwhile, I think I need a few days of Converse+orthotics or my Mephisto sandals (almost as perfect as the custom orthotics) to recover from a week of too many dance classes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095417 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 07:21:39 +0000 rae 1095417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I would wear the whole shebang in a hot second (own very similar things, actually... have a white shirt in the same style and wish I had the black, too). Sad to hear about the boots... spendy mistakes hurt extra. Might you fix with some kind of insole that would mold to the ball of your foot? </p> <p>ETA: ah, I see they are already tight. TGF resale?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095409 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 06:55:55 +0000 Greyscale 1095409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots are Rachel Comey penpals. They're a 6 and I'm a 6.5. The 6.5 felt big but I bet the ball was in the right place. I happened to get a ball/arch injury from dance the same month I bought these (2 years ago) and I think they just doesn't distribute the weight well enough for me now. Some heels are fine but these make my feet and hips hurt. An arch insert or ball of foot insert might fix it but they're tight already. </p> <p>It's the same mistake I made with my awesome heels with little biker jacket details. In that case I totally lucked out - I found a 7 at a consignment store and sold my 6s. Huge improvement. So I might try to sell these and give up on heeled boots (and apply the money towards my new flat boots if I keep them). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095366 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:13:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1095366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! You are right, the top looks fab with jeans--a wonderful discovery. I love the booties with the outfit, too. That's so sad--I hate when I make expensive mistakes, but I've definitely been there. Maybe you could try to salvage them with inserts for the ball of the foot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095362 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:03:55 +0000 catgirl 1095362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit!&nbsp; I love the whole look.&nbsp; What are the boots and how do they hurt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095360 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:02:07 +0000 Suz 1095360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, I love the top. It looks fantastic.&nbsp;</p> <p>Secondly, I hear you on the jeans. I had to force myself to wear my legging jeans as part of the No Repeat November challenge. I just don't love them any more. I will continue to wear at least one pair because they are super comfy and quite warm in our winters (these are reversible coated jeans so they're like a double layer). Plus, with our weather, I am sure I'll be tucking into tall boots t some point -- I won't be able to prevent it, and legging jeans work best for that.&nbsp;So they won't go immediately into the donate bin.&nbsp;But the thrill is gone.&nbsp;</p> <p>Three, maybe accessories are not your thing. After all, your specs are a constant, right? That's a pretty big accessory right there. When I'm wearing mine I stick invisible studs in my ears (well, nearly invisible) and call it a day. If it's chilly I might add a scarf. But that's enough. Maybe you need a change up pair of glasses to vary the look sometimes (if you don't already have, I mean).&nbsp;</p> <p>Fourth, that is really a shame about the boots because they look fantastic. I wonder if an insole or one of those arch inserts might help? Or are you just buying shoes whose last doesn't really work for your foot? In any case you're right that figuring out the problem will at least prevent future mistakes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095284 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 03:45:48 +0000 Greyscale 1095284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like some of those a lot - thanks! I tend to buy things but never wear them, so yeah, definitely not spending much.</p> <p>I do wear scarves a lot, so maybe I should start with a few new ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095246 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 03:14:15 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1095246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, OK. It's tough to jewellery shop for someone I don't know well, with no idea what type of jewelery you might wear... BUT&nbsp;I'm going to venture out on a limb and guess you may share my affection for&nbsp;jewellery that's bold, but not girly, or frilly, or fussy. So how about these for some ideas&nbsp;to get you started?&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrightPop?ref=seller_info">https://www.etsy.com/shop/Brig.....eller_info</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/material-girl-necklace-silver-tone-black-pendant-frontal-necklace?ID=909190&amp;CategoryID=55288&amp;LinkType=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D2154">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....spc%3D2154</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/material-girl-necklace-silver-tone-double-arrow-and-pave-necklace?ID=866395&amp;CategoryID=55288&amp;LinkType=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D2154">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....spc%3D2154</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/17508?article=17508-B">http://www.hm.com/us/product/17508?article=17508-B</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/17678?article=17678-A">http://www.hm.com/us/product/17678?article=17678-A</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/17683?article=17683-B">http://www.hm.com/us/product/17683?article=17683-B</a></p> <p>*I should note, I firmly believe that especially if you're still trying to decide what you like, there is no reason to spend a huge sum on money on your jewellery.&nbsp;</p> <p>And finally, I'm not always in the mood for jewellery, but sometimes if I feel I need an accessory, I go with a cool belt, or a scarf. Phew! Long post is long.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>ETA link for belts:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bucklesofestes.com/">http://www.bucklesofestes.com/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Literally thousands of buckles there. I have a bunch, and one belt. Ha ha.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095189 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 02:05:51 +0000 Greyscale 1095189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Florence, I have an awesome leather cuff bracelet! It's the only bracelet I ever manage to wear. I think I hate loose things on my wrists, and it fits nicely. Only problem is, it has a nifty magnet clasp that turns off my laptop screen if I'm not careful!</p> <p>And I would truly appreciate jewelry suggestions. Definitely my weak category. That and belts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095173 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:47:54 +0000 MsLuna 1095173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit! It's quite edgy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095165 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:43:49 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1095165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fortunately, your awesome hair and cute glasses add a lot of "accessory" already. I bet you'd look really cool in some chunky cuff bracelets too... not that you asked for unsolicited jewelery suggestions. Feel free to ignore that if cuff bracelets fill you with nausea and loathing. Ha ha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095047 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:51:30 +0000 unfrumped 1095047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super top. And, I hear you on surprise weather and keeping a few off-season items handy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1095006 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:26:40 +0000 Kristin L 1095006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry the boots hurt, but it's great that you now know how to avoid it in the future. I love your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1094985 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:10:54 +0000 Anonymous 1094985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top! Sorry the boots hurt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1094938 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:00:18 +0000 kellygirl 1094938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the simplicity of this. Ylf! No accessory necessary :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-a-surprise-warm-day#post-1094936 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:58:50 +0000 Greyscale 1094936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After yesterday's huge windstorm, the weather cleared and it's back in the 70s with bright sun again. Strange. So my planned outfit was too warm, and I pulled out this great high/low Helmut Lang top that is wool and silk and is perfect for the weather. I don't wear much because it seemed like a dress-up item when I got it, but now that I put this outfit together I realize it works well in a lot of casual contexts too. </p> <p>Three realizations today:</p> <p>1. I really am avoiding legging jeans subconsciously. This top fit my "silk tunic and leggings" uniform a year ago, and so I'm shocked that it works so well with cropped boyfriend jeans. I need a serious revamp of my jeans wardrobe.</p> <p>3. These boots hurt. I'm heartbroken. They were expensive and I basically can't wear them. I changed later into oxfords. I guess I should sell them. But, I think I figured out what (expensive) mistake I keep making in shoe sizing. I need to make sure the ball of my foot is in the right place.</p> <p>3. I desperately need a crash course in accessorizing. I even forgot to put on my little silver necklace that I wear every day. </p> <p>I think this introspective, blah clothing mood is just because of insomnia and delayed coffee this morning. Despite all that I do really like today's outfit. </p>