https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429957 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:08:54 +0000 trekkiegirl 1429957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm I could see a few ways the addition of ribbon could make it more ballerina... Corset style lacing maybe... But that would take some doing. The only sewing I've done in the past 6 months has been for necessity like hemming the Mr's jeans because they were inches too long.</p> <p>I do like the idea of a turtleneck, but not black, I'm thinking maybe a pale soft pink would be nice. Also like the boot idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429950 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:45:29 +0000 lyn67 1429950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love seeing all the details of your outfit and accessories, here! YLF!</p> <p>I had a skirt almost the same when a teenager, and wore it with&nbsp;a tucked in pale rose &nbsp;merino sweater with&nbsp;a loose&nbsp;&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;&nbsp;turtle neck,&nbsp;burgundy suspenders, and short/or long docs like boots.&nbsp;May sound too maximal for a certain age but you look so young, you can try one only&nbsp;of these&nbsp;elements &nbsp;for yourself&nbsp; if not all together at once:-).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429911 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:19:26 +0000 rachylou 1429911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Other ideas... The obvious black turtleneck... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429910 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:16:33 +0000 rachylou 1429910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw - just live the idea of ballerina punk! Great term. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429815 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:50:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1429815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the bookending of the scarf and shoes. Great strategy to use a belt to cinch the waist; I think E does a lot of that kind of thing, too, and it works nicely.&nbsp; <br />For another option, what about tall boots with the skirt? I could see flat or heeled working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429794 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:43:05 +0000 Datura 1429794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going with the ballerina theme...what about getting some fabric ribbon, doing a quick stitch on each side of the waist (to keep it from sliding but easy to remove)... cinch to take it down a size and tie in a ballerina bow at back? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429440 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:59:03 +0000 rachylou 1429440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! And also Angie's suggestion. I would rather a more substantial shoe for the office. It's my quirk... I'm like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429433 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:45:26 +0000 approprio 1429433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely. The colours and the silhouette are gorgeous on you and your hair looks swell.</p> <p>But...if I may quibble,&nbsp;I think I'd prefer this without the scarf. That way the white details on your belt, bracelet and earrings would stand out a bit more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429419 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:14:53 +0000 Anonymous 1429419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me at "punk ballerina." &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429413 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:07:28 +0000 trekkiegirl 1429413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm cropped top... I don't have any of those. Except maybe a black linen jacket that is sort of boxy and maybe a teensy bit cropped, but I don't think that would look right with this skirt. </p> <p>I don't usually do much with my scarves except the loop-through or a double wrap around. I guess I need to up my scarf tying game!</p> <p>Thanks so much for the compliment I was actually very frustrated with my hair and just threw it up, that was the result and I liked it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429378 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:30:36 +0000 Angie 1429378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tucking a form fitting top into that skirt is about the best option. A cropped top would be my next suggestion because you need showcase the waistline of the skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you tried tying the scarf so that the need don't hang down? That will create cleaner proportions and lengthen the torso.</p> <p>Your hair looks super cute.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-punk-ballerina-in-chicago-winter#post-1429372 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:21:21 +0000 trekkiegirl 1429372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure that is exactly how I would describe this, so if someone has better descriptors I'm all ears!</p> <p>I originally wanted to wear this navy button-front midi skirt with a more vintage vibe and vintage styled hair, but - although it fit great when I tried it on 2 months ago - I must have lost some weight since then and it no longer fits at my natural, higher waist. So instead I grabbed a leopard scarf to match the flats, belted it and hope it stays up. The gathering of fabric at the belt causes some pleats that I hope looks natural. I also hope that it mirrors the puffs at the shoulder of the sweater. All of this is thrifted except for the leopard flats, which are from Payless. The bracelet is a simple braided rope that my daughter made me, and it matches the white in the belt. So, a bit of matchy matchy going on here in two respects :)</p> <p>Typical winged eyeliner and berry/wine colored lips for today, the bun is supposed to be messy and a bit spiky. </p> <p>I've never shown my rings before, but these are the ones I wear most often. On my left hand is my wedding band, titanium with two silver inlaid pinstripes, and a vintage art deco ring that was a gift from my father in law. On my right hand are 2 rings which were gifts from a girlfriend on my 30th birthday a few years back, and the one with the black onyx band was bought at a flea market as a gift from my husband. </p> <p>If anyone has other ideas on how to style this skirt now that it doesn't hit my natural, higher waist, I'd love some suggestions! I really love it, the weight is nice and heavy but not too heavy, and the buttons all down the front are just darling. AND it has POCKETS!! </p>