https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:58:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823553 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:42:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 823553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree with Amy - outfit #1 is lovely on you and totally suited you at the time. Your style is evolving now and so it no longer feels right. Your second outfit with the navy is the perfect mix of "flirty lyn" and "professional lyn"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823547 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:39:19 +0000 lyn* 823547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think psychiatry is unique in that we "play to our strengths" in terms of our persona - someone who has a younger looking face that looks innocent can "play" that part in a theraputic alliance and use it to their advantage. Some of my classmates have very model-esque features and they do play that up as well. </p> <p>I find tailored looks make me feel fat. Oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823220 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:46:14 +0000 bj1111 823220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love the "grown up" vibe. also, i think "dressing the part" is part of the therapeutic relationship. i wonder if this is more true of psych than other specialties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823198 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:26:29 +0000 unfrumped 823198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn-- the clothes are not as important as your skills and demeanor , so take this with a grain of salt, but if I were your mentor I would have to say the outfits are quite girly and young- looking. Nicely dressed, yes, but I'm a bit confused about what you hope to " project" based on the duties and work environment I thought you were in. However I do recall your sister took all your clothes! So do keep experimenting with the more tailored looks . Perhaps if there were not the bow at the neck? I think that veers into the schoolgirl look when combined with the style of dress and tights. You're actually in the situation of trying to let your clothes age you a bit( at work). You have the great advantage that it is hard to look dowdy at your age. Never fear, there will come a time when you will not be mistaken for a kid, and at first it will be liberating, then slight regret and nostalgia, then back to liberation! So I think you are in a very normal style journey that young professional women travel. I'm convinced I was totally style-ignorant at your age, for either professional choices or personal expression, and there was no YLF , no Internet( gasp!) so no instant feedback to be either helpful or discouraging. Maybe in your vast spare time(!) as you SYC for outfits you can keep posting some contenders for the most professional looks with items you have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823188 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:06:40 +0000 Beth Ann 823188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Amy brings up a good point (and I so want to see pics). Your former look was a little more romantic and eclectic, but your looks were creative and fun. I work on a campus with grad and doctoral students -- let's just say you outdressed them by a mile!</p> <p>Your style now keeps the best elements of feminine romanticism, but adds in a work-ready professional touch. LOVE #2.! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823166 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:46:45 +0000 Amy 823166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We didn't stop you because it was attractive and true to you at the time. You're going through some big changes now, it seems, and are feeling a disconnect with your former style. That's ok. Some day I should show you pictures of me in oversized tops + stirrup pants + BIG hair. I can't relate to that now, but it was just right then :)</p> <p>Your new outfit is stellar. Love that blue on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823152 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:36:47 +0000 Anonymous 823152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look feminine but #2 is more polished. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823145 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:21:18 +0000 Thistle 823145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really like the second outfit for work. Keeps some of your flirty feminine in a professional manner. Outfit one is fine, but it makes you look much younger, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823141 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:17:55 +0000 cobaltblue 823141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe #1 is just hard to imagine in the middle of winter. I think you look cute.</p> <p>That said, 2/3 is perfection; just the balance you're seeking for work, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823086 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:06:36 +0000 Raisin 823086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number 1 is super cute! I think it's a lovely spring outfit, what's so wrong about it? I do love the navy dress too though, it's fit to you perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823056 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:00:12 +0000 kellygirl 823056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look adorable in both of these! I think your style has evolved quite nicely--you went from cute to chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-night-call-and-flashback#post-823039 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:01:04 +0000 lyn* 823039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found #1 on my phone and thought I would throw it in for laughs. I can't believe I used to dress like that and it wasn't that long ago! In fact, I have all of the pieces still and look how short my hair is! I think that is within four or five months!</p> <p>I went with Suz's suggestion and went with navy, but still feel that I was able to keep a bit of my signature style. Only compliments so far... but the night is still young!</p> <p>Can you believe I used to wear that? And why didn't you guys stop me? LOL!</p> <p>Good night! </p>