https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 26 May 2026 18:15:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-718116 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:27:16 +0000 shiny 718116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, the hubby is now Chief Photographer Officer, since my younger daughter went off to college. He always snaps several pics (most of them bad) and tells me to change poses and cracks jokes so I smile. </p> <p>Here's a bonus pic for you -- I turned the camera on him and told him to pose ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-718073 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:10:02 +0000 lyn67 718073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy poses, Shiny!!:-)) Who's making the photos?:-)<br /> In fact I very much love your interpretation of an old khaki skirrt.<br /> I never was a khaki wearer, but now I really want a similar skirt, not trendy or edgy, just predictable khaki(mabe a bit darker, as blonde myself too, but with great fit, and stichings)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717931 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:02:37 +0000 fashionista 717931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit and pose in pic #3 are both cutest. Looooooved the cuteness in that outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717889 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:40:05 +0000 jayne 717889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you got plenty of comments on the outfits, wish I could clone your magic top! But just chiming in to say I love your poses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717849 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:29:26 +0000 Caro in Oz 717849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now you're talking - burgundy&amp; dark blue(s) - sighs heavily &amp; gazes into the distance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717846 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:25:28 +0000 Ariadne 717846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, it sounds great! I just never thought of it. I'm basically a newbie when it comes to pairing colors. I'm trying to get out of my 20-year rut of thinking colored items must be worn with black, charcoal, white, denim and nothing else, so I am taking notes left right and centre for inspiration. I like the red and burgundy together, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717837 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:59:39 +0000 shiny 717837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adriadne, yes cobalt and also inky blues, with burgundy, is what I'm seeing, in the fashion rags and in the stores. Is this just me? It may be. My eye acclimated to this color combo awhile back. I purchased a cobalt Jcrew wool coat, was wearing it over everything, including a burgundy sweater dress... and the combo just looked totally cool. Definitely fresher than beige and burgundy, but beige came back recently. So i dunno... and need I repeat that i do not have much of an eye for color??? </p> <p>Also I was noticing in the magazines true-red (blue-based) along with burgundy. Which was what I was going for here, with the purse. And I kind of like that combo. </p> <p>Please if anyone has a better eye for color and thinks I'm all wet here, correct me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717819 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:41:53 +0000 catgirl 717819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I like this a lot! It reminds me of all my adorable teacher friends who wear tall boots with Smartwool socks peeking over the top and cute corduroy skirts with cozy sweaters. A look I can never pull off since I'm not an apple-cheeked blonde soccer babe.</p> <p>That said, it doesn't seem quite like the direction I've seen you going - more dressy and a little luxe (a word I hate, but a look I love). </p> <p>What do you think? Sounds like you're bidding the skirt a fond farewell? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717816 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:36:59 +0000 Ariadne 717816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the compass necklace times a million. Your cowl top is great--never would have guessed it's ancient.</p> <p>So, burgundy with cobalt, you say? I have to try that. I just bought burgundy and cobalt long merino cardis from GAP. First burgundy item I've bought since high school, when I wore it a lot and got sick of it. It's just starting to look fresh and appealing to me again. </p> <p>*adds cobalt shirt to top of fall shopping list* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717814 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:34:03 +0000 shiny 717814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh Pil.. I LOVE that AT top of yours!! I haven't seen that one at my local AT yet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717809 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:31:09 +0000 shiny 717809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, yes it's quite a revelation going on over here! Khaki always equaled to me "casual." And as I've been saying on my other thread, this is where I struggle the most. Yeah, I know, most people equate denim with casual, but I've never been a jeans gal. Jean jacket, sure. Not jeans. I have jeans and all that... and nice ones... but I still just don't feel it, ya know? Do I need a mental alteration, or what? </p> <p>Not sure I'm ready to give up chocolate brown just yet... that's the next experiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717804 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:26:46 +0000 pil 717804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And speaking of burgundy, the top in my WIW pic is from AT.</p> <p> The beige just doesn't have enough life to it compared to your other pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717800 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:21:45 +0000 Suz 717800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy, cobalt, or grey....or purple or orange, I suppose, too! </p> <p>The thought process here is so interesting. Glad you are releasing the skirt, and keeping the other components of your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717795 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:17:57 +0000 shiny 717795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Pil -- it's great to get that objective eye, as I cull through the more stubborn items languishing in my storage/holding area. I am beginning to realize a lot of why I've held on to certain items is for obscure sentimental/emotional reasons. All I have to do is look at this collage here... <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-wardrobe-planning" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-planning</a> ... and see how this skirt doesn't really fit the color direction I've gone in, the last 5 years. Dress in #15 does have beige in it -- can't see in this photo. Just in a small color block at the shoulders. Small doses I can do. Otherwise, everything is blue-based cool tones, no? </p> <p>I think what a part of me wants to figure out is how to incorporate burgundy, long one of my favorite colors, in a palette that has zero beige/camel/tan at all... I know it can be done. This is what is on trend now, right? But the trick is to mix it with navy or cobalt -- NOT beige. And this, I can do. So I'm keeping the top for now, to play with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717783 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:04:37 +0000 pil 717783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute pendant. I agree with Caro on the skirt though. Even in the short time I've been on this forum it just doesn't seem to be "you" based on other outfits you have posted. Love everything else though : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717775 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:55:59 +0000 merwoman 717775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shiny! I love it - it's so unique. You have great style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717767 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:50:55 +0000 shiny 717767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For Merwoman - close up of the pendant.. on thin fake gold chain. Found in inexpensive store aimed at the teen/20 something market. I was with my daughter. We bought matching pendants that day. It's totally cheap but I have loved wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717764 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:48:21 +0000 shiny 717764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, it is lightweight, though fully lined. But yeah. I feel you feeling my vibe there... I have so moved away from khaki pants. I now recall I bought this skirt as a way to gently "up" my style from uniform ubiquitous predictable khaki pants... to khaki skirt with some structure and a bit of zing (the stitching). I did love this skirt for a long time, because it was segueing me in a new style direction. I'm glad I saved it this long, because it is like Shiny fashion style archeology! But I am beyond it now... and khaki... I'm beyond that. It's not the best look for me. </p> <p>Yeah... going to release it. </p> <p>Goodbye, skirt! Thank you for the experience. But we are parting ways... </p> <p>Merwoman -- close up pic of compass pendant coming up... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717748 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:33:59 +0000 merwoman 717748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So chic Shiny! Love how current everything looks - yet they are all tried and true from your closet. Just goes to show - if you buy what you love and treat it with care, it will stand the test of time. Love the idea of wearing a compass - you always know where you stand. Would love to see a close up of it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717745 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:32:25 +0000 Caro in Oz 717745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not loving the skirt - not sure why - it looks a little "light-weight" somehow, maybe that's just the photos. Love the booties (&amp; everything else). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717714 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:09:03 +0000 Mellllls 717714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you look very cute! the outfit seems to perfectly fit your personality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717711 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:07:16 +0000 shiny 717711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*I left out, gold compass pendant. A favorite I found for a song, but have been wearing constantly. It is a real working compass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-outfit-12----old-new#post-717707 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:00:55 +0000 shiny 717707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reference here for outfit 12: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-wardrobe-planning" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-planning</a> </p> <p>Lots of pics because DH took a lot of them. </p> <p>Occasion:<br /> Monday with crisp barely 70 degree weather. Running errands out and about, capped off by dinner at favorite local pub (YES we eat out A LOT). </p> <p>Method to madness:<br /> It's Monday. Not a weekend, but also not a weeknight where we normally do much more than go to local casual pub. Call it a segue day. Perfect day for wearing something older rather than newer. Save the newer stuff for later in the week. </p> <p>Outfit:<br /> - Horribly old burgundy BR knit cowl neck top. Despite being fairly ancient, has not pilled or faded, but I've treated it with TLC. It's like my magic top, or something, because I've worn it a zillion times. I love the color. In these photos it looks black, but it's not. It's burgundy. YEAH! Burgundy! Burgundy is on trend again!!!! I am hanging on to this one until I acquire a replacement that will last me the next 10 years.... </p> <p>- AT skirt, beige with burgundy and pink stitching. Also ancient. But, I may release this one. It is getting snug in the waist. Worked fine until dinner. I debated having the tailor remove the waistband and put in a stretchy ribbon instead (I just need maybe 1/4 or 1/2 inch, no more than that) but ... well... it's ancient and I've moved away from beige. I am okay wearing it this season since beige is back in style. But overall I think I will release this one soon, or after season's end. DH complimented this skirt tonight so that makes it weird too.. he never compliments. Yet he liked this enough to say something. But I think that may be because he's so preppy he lives in khakis himself... and probably found it odd to see me in something khaki colored. I am writing a novel about this skirt now, but I also decided that this beige, even though a skirt not a top, really doesn't work that great with my skin tone. And also, it kind of hangs funny, but skirts tend to do that on me. Though this pic was taken at end of day, and so maybe the skirt was rumpled after hours of wear. </p> <p>- new leopard booties and red Moschino purse (new for me, consignment find). I like the dose of pattern plus bright red juxtaposed with the burgundy. This was what I was going for. </p> <p>- ATL jean jacket. Was needed for much of the day. </p> <p>I did try this skirt on with the denim shirt (11) and also the chocolate brown silk collared shirt (10). Both worked okay. I may not release this skirt until I wear those two outfits. Both require taller boots. Or, I'll give myself permission to replace this skirt with a different one, if it finds me this season. </p>