https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:46:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1181101 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:29:01 +0000 JulieJohn 1181101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all. I think the addition of the long coat like in the inspiration photo might do add that little twist of something. In any case, you look nice and lively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1181097 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:26:28 +0000 Sara L. 1181097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like both outfits with the plaid shirt and white sweater. &nbsp; I prefer #5 with the skinnies, but they both look good. &nbsp;I also like #1/2 because I think the skinnies look good with the unstructured top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180986 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:41:57 +0000 shedev 1180986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both the ones with the white sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180946 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:05:05 +0000 El Cee 1180946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow… #3 and #5 are both knockouts! Agree with Angie and others that #1 and #2 just need some tweaking to add more structure. Semi-tucking (with a fab belt)&nbsp;is a great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180942 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:57:21 +0000 Suz 1180942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180782 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:13:01 +0000 Marmee 1180782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, I love, love, love #3 and 5. &nbsp;So cute! &nbsp;I don't think that #1/2 is frumpy, but I would be interested in seeing the semi tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180771 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:04:08 +0000 amiable 1180771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol Liz - I was by far the dressiest person in the building with those on &nbsp;It's a jeans and polo workplace that I was visiting. &nbsp;(And not nice-looking jeans, mind you) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180768 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:01:47 +0000 Liz A. 1180768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm are those trousers in pic 1?&nbsp; In my office, those wrinkles (? not sure what to call them, slouches?) would look out of place and a bit sloppy in comparison.&nbsp; Not sure of the tone of your workplace. </p> <p>ETA: This particular problem might be solved by having the pants hemmed if you so desired.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180765 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:57:46 +0000 Thistle 1180765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not seeing frump, and I love the plaid peeking out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180761 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:47:07 +0000 Helena 1180761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, for what it's worth, I don't see any frump - just a more relaxed, understated vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180749 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:20:28 +0000 Isabel 1180749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Ramya's and Ceit's idea of the semi-tuck. &nbsp;But I actually like the outfits. &nbsp;Except for the chick in #4. &nbsp;Who stands in the middle of the street in the dead of winter with their hands in their pockets and their coat open ? &nbsp; &nbsp;; &nbsp;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180748 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:19:47 +0000 Anonymous 1180748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think these are frumpy -- I think they just might need tweaking. I think the hem on the shirt in 1 might do better with a semi-tuck?</p> <p>I like both your casual looks, they look warm and comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180747 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:19:37 +0000 amiable 1180747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think that's exactly it - the outfit didn't have enough structure for me, and I couldn't figure out where it should be coming from. &nbsp;Thank you! &nbsp;I'll be posting more attempts at business casual with skinnies in the next few weeks, as I prep for a conference (in Toronto!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180746 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:18:11 +0000 Angie 1180746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #3 looks at fab as #5. Great casual look on you, Amy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I think it's about the hem in the top in #1/#2 not giving you sufficient structure. Does that make sense?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180745 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:17:45 +0000 ramya 1180745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1-2 Just need semi tuck to add structure I think amiable. That seems the thing to do in&nbsp; fluid tops...<br />I like both 3 &amp; 5... but I understand your preferance to 5... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180735 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:06:56 +0000 amiable 1180735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - I know. &nbsp;I'll change to skinny jeans instead of boyfriends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-on-the-frumpy-side#post-1180732 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:05:05 +0000 amiable 1180732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday, I had a meeting with some customers. &nbsp; My normal "business" wear is wide-leg pants and a tailored top, but I've been wanting to switch it up, so I wore skinny pants and a loose-fitting (waist surrendering) sweater. &nbsp;It felt just a tad&nbsp;frumpy - not so much as to make me uncomfortable at the site, but it made me wish for a little more edge.</p> <p>Looking at the pictures, though, I don't think it's too bad, what do you think?<br />(#2 is lightened to show the top detail - it has a self-scarf thingy)</p> <p>Today I was inspired by this pic (#4), and wanted to lighten it up for spring. &nbsp;But I feel like it's adding a lot of bulk to my body - I may change....</p> <p>Again, what are your thoughts? </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: outfit 3 with skinnies rather than bf jeans. &nbsp;Better?</p>