https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:11:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1351242 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:39:00 +0000 Parsley 1351242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great rendition of Angie's ensemble, Sharan!<br />Too bad about the skirt. :-(<br />The trouble with replacing the lining is that it may&nbsp;<u>still</u> bunch up, and then you're out a lot of time and trouble. I hope you get it figured out, because it looks really nice on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1351233 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:33:37 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1351233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your comments, everyone! <br /><b>Shevia</b> and <b>Emily</b>, I would like to try the top tucked. I thought about a faux-tuck, but opted not to do it, just for a change. Seems like I faux-tuck every day! :)<br /><b>Jackie</b> and <b>Tanya</b>, I'm going to see how hard it is to rip out the skirt lining and replace it. I may just start all over--that could be easier, but I might not find the fabric again. I originally made the skirt without a lining, and the slip bunched then, too. :(<br /><b>Suz</b>, good observation on skirts. Finding the right slip is often hard. For me, skirts are hard, period, because I have trouble with proportions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1351163 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:26:05 +0000 Emily 1351163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is too bad about the bunching skirt! &nbsp;I like the outfit and think the plaid is lovely on you. &nbsp;I wonder how the shirt would look tucked in?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1351125 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:37:03 +0000 Tanya 1351125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit, too bad about the skirt fit issues.&nbsp; Maybe taking out the lining might help? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1351100 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:57:54 +0000 jackiec 1351100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great but how frustrating about the skirt. I do like it's silhouette, though; maybe it's worth a re-work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1351047 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:40:42 +0000 Anonymous 1351047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kind of a shame about the skirt, but I love the outfit! I especially love both the colors and the shape of the plaid shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350982 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:25:54 +0000 Ingunn 1350982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is lovely and should be really versatile. Great colors, too! I prefer plaid with less contrast, like this one. Bunching skirts are terrible. I'm confident that you can whip up a new one in no time, to bring out a more happy expression on your face </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350973 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:21:41 +0000 viva 1350973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ombre plaid of that top is so interesting and lush -- it takes the plaid shirt to a whole new level. I really love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350971 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:20:35 +0000 Mona 1350971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely outfit, Sharan! I hope you can fix the bunching problem with skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350966 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:18:56 +0000 Anonymous 1350966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shirt looks great, plays up your hair. I am sorry about the bunching skirt. I hate that, and you often can't tell until you are out of the house and stuck for the day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350947 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:41:21 +0000 Suz 1350947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Top is lovely on you. As for a bunching skirt -- ARGH!! The worst. I wonder if this is one reason skirts sometimes go orphaned? It looks terrific, but if it annoys you, out it goes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350939 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:22:42 +0000 Anonymous 1350939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, now you see, I'd wear a plaid shirt like that as it isn't so much like a button-down. I really like the pairing with the skirt. Such a shame about&nbsp;the lining and slip bugging you because it looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350881 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 05:07:44 +0000 Alana in Canada 1350881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard to see the details on the skirt--it's too bad it is not working out for you. I do like that plaid on you, though. Very flattering with your colouring.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350873 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:48:10 +0000 thimblelina 1350873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You are really talented. I love the soft edge to your plaid shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350849 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 03:44:22 +0000 Jaime 1350849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top! Skirt has to go if it is uncomfortable. I think a shorter or tucked length would work better with a skirt anyway! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-and-ruffles#post-1350835 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 03:34:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1350835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried a version of Angie's plaid shirt ensemble. My plaid shirt is an ombre plaid peasant blouse. Instead of a lace skirt, I wore one made of ruffled knit fabric. </p> <p>The outfit (worn to work): burgundy, gray, and black ombre plaid wool gauze peasant blouse (made by me); ruffled-knit tube skirt (made by me); black sling-back Mary Janes (Think! Aida); black satchel (Elliott Lucca, Olvera); silver pave disk earrings (Lucky). </p> <p>This outfit had a medium happiness factor. I like it the pieces, and I think I like them together, but the skirt isn't comfortable. I realize I need to make another one, or remake this one. The lining I put in it doesn't prevent it from being see-through, and so I have to wear a slip with it. And with the tight fit of the skirt, the slip bunches up repeatedly throughout the day--aaargh! That can definitely put a damper on one's outfit happiness, don't you think?</p> <p>Thanks for looking! Thoughts and suggestions welcome! </p>