https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:47:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671793 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:41:55 +0000 Ledonna N. 1671793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Torontogirl</b> what are you pondering? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671374 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:41:25 +0000 Helena 1671374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I'm pondering rachylou's sidebar ... very interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671354 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:46:33 +0000 Ledonna N. 1671354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a great idea to keep a small amount of items at work. We have lockers and desk that help. Sometimes myY days are so long or we are on call and have to come in at all hours. </p> <p>Thanks for the love on the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671342 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:55:55 +0000 Sally 1671342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top...i love the colours.&nbsp; I have never heard of Dashiki before.&nbsp; It has a great print.&nbsp; I live in an area of many different cultures and my school is multicultural too....people wear their cultural dress all the time.&nbsp; It expresses who they are and I think its great.&nbsp; </p> <p>I keep extra shoes at work because i find if I get sore feet I can swap my shoes.&nbsp; I'm going to bike to work soon and i'm thinking of keeping my jackets and accessories at work...hope no-one minds me installing my wardrobe at the back of the classroom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671217 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:52:40 +0000 dakotacheryl 1671217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought the same as Robin did above...I saw "Boho", but either way, the print and purple color is fabulous on you.</p> <p>Hope to see your dear sister in the photos soon!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671114 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 01:09:50 +0000 RobinF 1671114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, I think it could pass as boho as well as dashiki so you're ok! Love the purple and the cuff is fab with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671069 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:49:30 +0000 Ledonna N. 1671069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So true Ada that is exactly what I thought when I first started out.&nbsp; lolol I knew that I could not work with straight leg pants.&nbsp; I did not want plumbers crack showing.&nbsp; I need the freedom to move and crawl if necessary.&nbsp; Oh lord I needed air to circulate. Wowlol&nbsp; Than you for commenting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work/page/2#post-1671003 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:30:26 +0000 Aida 1671003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Purple is fab on you! The top's print is a bit subtler than what I think of for most dashiki. Outfit looks perfectly fine for IT especially paired with denim and Cons. Had a good giggle at keeping spare wardrobe bits at work for those days when you need it; I've have several days, crawling under tables and fixing various computers/wires/etc. where I thought "hmm today was not the best day for my white jeans!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670828 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:07:23 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Rachylou it is interesting. I've found that melting pot means to become less than who you are and to melt into everyone else. So much so that you become "Americannized" it's like when I left the Army and people wonder aloud why I could not assimilate. Hmmmm </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670814 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:39:32 +0000 rachylou 1670814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Random thought...American (US) style is really quite plain. We all have our ethnic side, and I wonder if this flat field of American style is part of the great American melting pot thing. I mean, even plaid is 'ethnic' - associated with being Catholic (which is unamerican) or Scottish or something... I mean, a lady at a deli counter once asked me what right I had to be wearing a Brigit's cross...she gave me 'the pass' when I told her one of my grandmas was Scottish...Lol. Fraught. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670760 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:28:55 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IT is about what you can fix and how we can make communication flow smoothly. Fashion is last besides stress and being overworked and longer hours and late nights. Lol fashion is an oasis. I still want to be mindful. I work at a well known college and I am very skilled at what I Do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670685 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:31:47 +0000 Anonymous 1670685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that you're so mindful of the potentially divisive effects of ethnic clothing and because you've thought about it sincerely, I think you've addressed it.<br />Your strong and shining energy is what I see first, the way beautiful color, a flowing and practical silhouette, and print that enhances the pretty factor.<br />To me, this outfit is self expression merged with social sensitivity and it's pretty perfect. It's so well done you'd look great in any setting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670667 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:49:42 +0000 Angie 1670667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY. You did Matchy-Matchy with your footwear and top too, Ledonna. <b>LOVE. </b>Killer work look for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670654 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:40:29 +0000 Helena 1670654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This top is beautiful on you ... the color is phenomenal and the style is flattering. That it expresses something about who you are makes it all the more beautiful. My fave Ledonna look thus far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670598 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:14:35 +0000 Chris987 1670598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous outfit!&nbsp; Love Dashikis, haven't heard that word in a long time. It just looks like a nice print top to me, nothing too unusual. </p> <p>I don't know what type of company you work for LeDonna, but in my days in Hi Tech the only thing we cared about as far as IT people was&nbsp; that they fixed our problems (like your laptop crashing on Monday morning) &nbsp;and made all the systems work seamlessly so we didn't have to call them.&nbsp; What those IT people wore was pretty irrelevant as long as they were presentable. In fact some individuality and creativity seemed like a good thing for that type of role. </p> <p>Maybe in that sea of docker pants are some people who'd like to be a a bit more creative with their wardrobe&nbsp;and you will inspire them to do so.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670596 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:03:59 +0000 lyn67 1670596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your dashiki shirt &nbsp;Ledonna, and wow the shoes are a match in heaven:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670525 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 06:35:44 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker and Shevia thank you for your feedback. The top is a winner. </p> <p>I was volunteering at the op shop that my fried Meosha runs and decided to,let it go,to,someone who would love it more.</p> <p>That is what we do trade clothing all the time. My friend and designer Tem took the took home. He will reimagine it and when he does I'll post pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670435 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:41:22 +0000 Jaime 1670435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the top is at all over the top ! As mentioned above, it only resonates with those that will probably appreciate it and otherwise, just looks like a beautiful purple top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670406 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:23:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1670406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute outfit! I love the matching sneakers with it, and the long flares. I second Lisa's encouragement and others' thoughts as well. It seems a perfectly appropriate outfit for work, and even moreso for you, because of its meaning or origin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670321 Tue, 31 May 2016 22:33:25 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap to the self empowerment rescue.&nbsp; Thank you sister.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670308 Tue, 31 May 2016 22:13:06 +0000 Anonymous 1670308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I happen to like dashikis. &nbsp;I have a Afro-Carribean male friend who works in publishing sales - like I did/do - and he started wearing them to sales calls and meetings last year. Now , not in that type of print, but still that same garment. He looked great, and got many comments about it . Why not? &nbsp;It's authentic/organic &nbsp;to who you are, and there is nothing inappropriate about it. Wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670252 Tue, 31 May 2016 20:33:23 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou that is phenomenal&nbsp; I would get that.&nbsp; No, No that jacket is the business.</p> <p>Shedev sometimes I have to look at thinks like as not being stereotyped.&nbsp; I will wear this with pride.</p> <p>Jaileen&nbsp; I volunteer at a thrift/op shop also All the African pint stuff goes quickly.&nbsp; That must have been fun to see.&nbsp; probably because it is perfect for the summer and festivals.&nbsp; </p> <p>Xtabay you are so right.&nbsp; It is so many beautiful things to do and places to volunteer at.&nbsp; Today I'll be volunteering at the op shop my friend owns.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bernard thank you so much I am having much fun posting.</p> <p>Suz they could not care less but, that is okay. lol They let me talk about fashion and style it's fun.&nbsp; Sometimes they will even take my picture for me.&nbsp; That is where the fun begins. lol</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670235 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:52:23 +0000 Suz 1670235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That colour is <b>regal</b> on you!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I think of the dashiki as an inherently crisp and professional-looking shape and style. It may be vivid and happy toned (and yay for that!) but it is also structured and it does not reveal too much.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love this one with those sneakers! I think your co-workers are lucky to have someone with so much style in their midst.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670213 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:07:19 +0000 Anonymous 1670213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ledonna always so wonderful I love your outfits you continuing extraordinary taste I look forward every day to read you and even your photos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670212 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:05:28 +0000 Anonymous 1670212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That color is wonderful on you, and I love the way this top looks on you.&nbsp; I think your coworkers will thank you for making the workplace more beautiful!&nbsp; You're so smart to keep extra wardrobe items on hand at the office -- you just never know what the day might bring!&nbsp; Especially if you're Ledonna...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670210 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:03:29 +0000 JAileen 1670210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top. It's a good color on you. At the thrift store where I volunteer, one day we had at least two dozen dashikis available to sell. It was the first time we'd ever had one, and suddenly we had a whole rack of them. They flew out the door! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670207 Tue, 31 May 2016 18:57:20 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, Delurked, Ivy,<br /> Kimlee, thank you all so much&nbsp; I never really thought I would like purple but whoop there it is!</p> <p>RachyLou, Hawiian shirts are more common in the Chi than the<br /> Dashiki&nbsp;</p> <p>although I did get a compliment today.&nbsp; As I was walking down the street a lady said she liked it.&nbsp; ah haha&nbsp; Also I work on the somewhat safer side of I.T. my top wont get caught in anything. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670206 Tue, 31 May 2016 18:56:24 +0000 rachylou 1670206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of dashiki over the top, I like this jacket/shirt... Too much, lol? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670199 Tue, 31 May 2016 18:52:00 +0000 shedev 1670199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dashiki looks really good on you. I do agree with others that most will just see it as a top. That really just means that it is not over the top in a stereotyped way. Wear it with pride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pushing-the-boundaries-at-work#post-1670175 Tue, 31 May 2016 17:51:43 +0000 Anonymous 1670175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also echo Aquamarine's thoughts. The top looks great on you. </p>