https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 05:44:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981196 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:31:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 981196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann - the top does have a bit of a retro feel, doesn't it? That's one of the things that attracted me to it.</p> <p>Mia - how do I do it you ask? Pure luck!</p> <p>Claire - don't you find it interesting that we have two completely different body types and yet pencil skirts work for both of us?&nbsp;</p> <p>Sarah - yep, if those skirts don't get you, then move on!</p> <p>Thank you all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981166 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:36:04 +0000 Sarah A 981166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thrifting QUEEN... well earned with this spectacular little find. I love you in this blousey top and a pencil skirt. Fantastic... and now that AHA! moment. Yes, why make things work where you dont feel fab? I must go purge some A line skirts that arent getting me.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981162 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:29:29 +0000 rachylou 981162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes are amazing with this outfit. Amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981149 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:01:19 +0000 Raisin 981149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think pencil skirts are like, your<b> best</b> friend! &nbsp;Lol, it all looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981092 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:51:45 +0000 goldenpig 981092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This look is so you! Perfection! Love the quilted bag too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981017 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:08:25 +0000 Anonymous 981017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! This is perfection on a stick! I love you in pencil skirts, and I love them for&nbsp;<i>exactly</i> the same reasons. I feel like I would need a more defined waist to really rock a full skirt. With pencil skirts, the emphasis is more on the hips than the waist, so that works for both of us! I can't believe you thrifted that fabulous top; it adds further emphasis to those fine hips of yours and that bag is absolutely making me swoon. Shake it don't break it bay-bay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-981005 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:58:12 +0000 Thistle 981005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980931 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:58:01 +0000 Susie 980931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look for you, Shannon! Black and white is definitely a favorite for me and I really like the silhouette of these two pieces. I think it's great that you've identified a particular style that's best for you so you can just breeze on past all those full skirt styles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980925 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:50:31 +0000 rae 980925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Daaaaang, that outfit flatters you like nobody's business. You are right about pencils; I love hem for the sMe reasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980884 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:05:40 +0000 Anonymous 980884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like full skirts on you but yup, pencil skirts love you.&nbsp;My heart kind of skipped a beat looking at this...so pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980879 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:01:18 +0000 Mia 980879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful!</p> <p>This is really sharp and oh so flattering. Cannot believe your luck/skill getting this blouse from a thrift store. Tell us how you do it?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980868 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:50:20 +0000 Beth Ann 980868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this combination -- the top is both reto and modern, and the overall silhouette is quite flattering and lovely.&nbsp; Good idea to wear a favorite formula when going back after a vacation.&nbsp; At first I was afraid you were going to wear all black as a form of mourning for your vacation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980828 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:26:58 +0000 Transcona Shannon 980828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - interesting you mention trying your bow blouse with a full skirt. I first tried this blouse with my citron full skirt and did not care for the combination. Let me know if your combination works ok 'cause I would love some lessons!</p> <p>Di - thanks for the lipstick compliment. This red is my all time favorite color.</p> <p>Lantana - the skirt is substantial knit fabric but not lined. It also has diagonal seams along the front panel which help to give it weight and shape IMHO.</p> <p>Nancylee - knowing what works for us indeed simplifies our wardrobes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks everyone for your feedback </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980827 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:26:19 +0000 Anonymous 980827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look polished, yet approachable. Pencil skirts love you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980824 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:19:53 +0000 Sylvie 980824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980822 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:15:29 +0000 Sara L. 980822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great and I agree with you on fuller skirts.&nbsp; I'm just not as comfortable in them as I am in pencil and A-line shapes.&nbsp; I like the addition of your blue handbag with the silver&nbsp;and black outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980806 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:57:21 +0000 Cindy 980806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in the pencil skirt. I love the bit of blue with the black and white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980687 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:42:46 +0000 nancylee 980687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look perfect, Shannon. &nbsp;And I hear you on the pencil skirts. &nbsp;I'm another who just doesn't feel as attractive in full skirts....and that's ok! &nbsp;It actually simplifies our wardrobe to know what doesn't work as well, right? &nbsp;</p> <p>Have a good first day back at work...hope the transition isn't too painful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980678 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:35:20 +0000 Parsley 980678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pencil skirts are definitely your friend, Shannon!<br /> I share your difficulty with full skirts- they make me look big as a house, but pencil skirts are much more flattering to me, too.</p> <p>You look so good in black and white- that combo is perfect with your hair color. And I love the pop of blue from your bag.<br /> Super outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980667 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:17:12 +0000 Lantana 980667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your thrifting skills are well honed, that is a great little top. The skirt you say is a simple knit but the fabric looks substantial; is it lined?<br /> You look smart and lovely in this outfit Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980663 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 13:08:29 +0000 Di 980663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is sharp-- you're right about pencils being nice on you (although I thought the recently-tailored full skirt looked beautiful, too).</p> <p>And, as an aside-- that bright lipstick is great on you, too-- very polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980645 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:33:06 +0000 Suz 980645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely, Shannon. So fresh and pretty. Love the shot of cobalt with the black and white. And yes, pencils are your friend, so wear them with joy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980633 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:01:49 +0000 Anonymous 980633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! And your bag with quilting texture is very apt for todays blog from Angie. You do indeed look fab and happy in a pencil skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980632 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:01:45 +0000 Karie 980632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pencil skirts <i>are</i> your friend! You look wonderful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980629 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:57:21 +0000 Glory 980629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely lovely. Very elegant, polished with a dash of fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980623 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:42:21 +0000 Anonymous 980623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, life is too short to wrestle with clothes that don't make you happy!</p> <p>Looks great Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980617 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:33:34 +0000 Jaime 980617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh la la Shannon! Although I miss casual Shannon I must admit I did enjoy today's back to work Shannon! Especially because you have a side bow - in my post today I have a side bow with a fuller skirt and I am trying to figure out if it works so I am finding this very instructive. Great graphic look - and indeed pencil skirts are your friends! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pencil-skirt-blowsy-top#post-980614 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:28:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 980614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Casual Shannon's week off is gone so it's back-to-work Shannon again.</p> <p>Today I've paired a simple black knit pencil skirt with a thrifted 100% silk black/white geometric patterned blouse. The blouse has a wide banded hem which ties on one side - I love how that hides wobbly bits but still shows some shape and curve.</p> <p>I've added my black Clarks sandals for footwear and LBB for my handbag, which adds quilted texture as per Angie's blog post today, as well as a bit of colour. Jewelry is my silver wedding band and a chrome/white bangle watch.</p> <p>Getting dressed this morning, I had a bit of an "aha" moment - pencil skirts are my friend. They hug my hips and curves in a flattering way and make me feel taller, slimmer and a wee bit sexy. Full skirts do not make me feel the same way, and in fact make me feel larger and frumpy - so I'm not going to try and make them work any more.</p> <p>So what do you think of today's outfit? Does it all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Blouse: Agora (thrifted)<br />Skirt: Cleo Petite<br />Sandals: Clarks<br />Handbag: Danier Leather<br />Watch: thrifted </p>