https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:18:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245678 Thu, 08 May 2014 16:16:18 +0000 E 1245678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>What a kind thing to say JulieJohn! Thank you. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>MG, I know! I mentioned in another post that I'm letting my hair stay longer so I can try updos in the summer heat, but I really miss my neck when I wear it down. Oh well. I only have 2 oxfords, the cognac pair doesn't work barefoot, and I thought the grey pair might be too dark (I feel like I get a lot of feedback on how my shoes are too dark, lol). But you're right that sturdier shoes are a nice way to unsweet an outfit!</div><div><br /></div><div>Shevia, I'm not surprised you like the hat, as you wear hats so beautifully yourself!</div><div><br /></div><div>MsKatieKat, thanks for such detailed feedback! It would be lovely if there were more super lightweight regular jackets out there for spring/summer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Gardenchick, how funny, I wouldn't have thought of these as earth tones! But I do look best in muted colours and leave the brights for others. Like you, I enjoy seeing different colours on other people.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx RachyLou!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Deb. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Jeanie, ugh, we are sadly long past boot weather here. I'm just glad I can still wear my closed toed shoes for a bit at least (I hate sandals). Sadly, I don't have many hot weather jackets: they're almost impossible to find in my experience, and then if I do come across one with potential, it doesn't have full length sleeves (which I prefer for sun protection). Very frustrating and if I ever manage to get good at sewing, I'll be addressing that gap first thing! I wear slouchy berets all the time in cooler weather: they're my favourite! For warmer weather I've got a few sunhats: I agree that this little fedora isn't the best shape for me, I look much better in my straw cloche &amp; a little grey cloth sunhat I have, but that would have just added to the sweetness. I feel like most of my hot weather looks are compromises between my preferences/what flatters me most and what works for this climate. Sigh.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245363 Thu, 08 May 2014 07:21:29 +0000 Jeanie 1245363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in watermelon! &nbsp;I love the tonal matching. &nbsp;I like the idea of the jacket but not this particular jacket. &nbsp;I bet you have another jacket or cardi in your closet that will add the needed frump. &nbsp;Boots would be good but I guess you are past boot weather down there. &nbsp;I can't remember seeing you in a hat before. &nbsp;Somehow I picture you in a more floppy hat. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245330 Thu, 08 May 2014 05:18:35 +0000 deb 1245330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful color on you. You are just the cutest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245307 Thu, 08 May 2014 04:31:12 +0000 rachylou 1245307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love it with the hat. Sassy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245289 Thu, 08 May 2014 04:16:49 +0000 gardenchick 1245289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like!<br /> Love the shade of the skirt, the top with it, and the belt and hat! These shades of color are all too "earth tone" for my coloring, but it's fun to see how you make them work. Everything fits very well, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245199 Thu, 08 May 2014 02:42:34 +0000 MsLuna 1245199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, E you are just way too adorable in this outfit! I really like this tone on tone combination and I like the way you accessorized the look with the hairstyle, white belt and fedora! I'm not too crazy about the jacket or the belt over the jacket though, but mainly because of the proportions. If the jacket were about high hip length and more tailored, I think it will work. But overall, I just love that this outfit has just the right amount of sweetness and an unexpected edge with the fedora. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245192 Thu, 08 May 2014 02:37:07 +0000 Jaime 1245192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#5!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245123 Thu, 08 May 2014 01:32:35 +0000 MuseumGal 1245123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look how long you hair is getting!&nbsp; This is so pretty.&nbsp; I like it best without the hat or the jacket, actually.&nbsp; It says "spring" to me, not necessarily "sweet."&nbsp; But I think the quickest way to unsweeten something is to add some tough shoes.&nbsp; A pair of your oxfords would have been fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245086 Thu, 08 May 2014 00:59:53 +0000 JulieJohn 1245086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dig it by itself most, then with the hat. I want to like the jacket, it is fine, just not up to E standards as I see them. However if you feel good in it that's all that counts! You're right the color of the jacket is just fine on you, complements your honey-colored hair. You are such a breath of fresh air every time you post, thank you!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245068 Thu, 08 May 2014 00:50:43 +0000 E 1245068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thnx JackieC!</div><div><br /></div><div>Suz, perhaps I'm looking for a different word than sweet? Femme? I don't know. I don't have a problem with sweet per se, and clearly I've worn lots of outfits in the past that could be considered sweet, so maybe it was just my mood that day. Plus, I was going to a cafe after my errands, and I try to dress less conventionally feminine when I'm spending time at a cafe to lessen the chances of guys talking to me. I did try it with navy but that seemed to make the skirt brighter! Perhaps I was just in a fussy mood. I'll definitely try it with white, thnx for the suggestion! I wear a lot of white-ish shades this time of year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Awww, thank you TG!</div><div><br /></div><div>Neel, you make me laugh. Thnx for the input!</div><div><br /></div><div>Aida, perhaps it's just not possible to de-sweeten the outfit, hehe. I do want to come up with some less femme ways to wear this skirt though.</div><div><br /></div><div>Aubergine, I agree w you re: perferring the unbelted jacket! Perhaps it's the crumble? hehe</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Carter. As I said to Suz, perhaps it was just my mood that day?</div><div><br /></div><div>Alasse, I swear I'm not ashamed of sweet! I wear all kinds of sweet clothes. I think I should have searched for a different word…frothy? I don't know. I think I prefer a touch of the sensible, pastoral/rustic, to go with the sweetness and provide a contrasting note.</div><div><br /></div><div>Columbine, I think the jacket looks awkward belted too! I just thought I'd photo it that way in case people wanted to know how it looked belted. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for weighing in Angie!</div><div><br /></div><div>DoubleH, I wonder if it looks different in a still photo vs real life, too, because the fabric fluttered as I moved. The limitations of photography I suppose! But thanks for the feedback &amp; the welcome back. :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245037 Thu, 08 May 2014 00:05:37 +0000 doubleh 1245037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Again, love! &nbsp;Love on it's own; dig with the hat, but agree with the others about the jacket. &nbsp;Idea of jacket is good, it just seems like a bit too much fabric in this ensemble.</p> <p>Glad to see you back and seeing your wiws again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245019 Wed, 07 May 2014 23:49:23 +0000 Angie 1245019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the outfit a lot sans the topper. Simply charming&nbsp;and very much your style, E. You are a bundle of Gelato Fabness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1245008 Wed, 07 May 2014 23:25:51 +0000 columbine(erin) 1245008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the outfit all ways except for the belt over the jacket version. I think the jacket is a bit too bulky to wear that way and look intentional. I could be really wrong though! The hat is fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244998 Wed, 07 May 2014 23:18:39 +0000 Alassë 1244998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the fedora version! Without is good, too; no need to be ashamed of sweet. Not as fond of the jacket with that outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244950 Wed, 07 May 2014 22:23:43 +0000 carter 1244950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so beautiful on you, and honestly, to me sweet feels very authentic on you. I love all the variations except the belt over the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244943 Wed, 07 May 2014 22:18:13 +0000 Anonymous 1244943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pinks look so refreshing together! They totally put me in the mood for sorbet.</p> <p>Of the options for adding to the outfit, I think I actually like the jacket unbelted best. For me, the belt around the waist and the fitted top under it&nbsp;gives it enough structure, and the color almost goes with the dessert theme. (Maybe it's light brown sugar or a pie crust or something?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244931 Wed, 07 May 2014 22:08:02 +0000 Aida 1244931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh I just love it with the fedora! Like Suz, I see that it adds a quirky element more than desweetening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244752 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:42:47 +0000 Neel 1244752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yummylicious! Umm .. I don't care for the jacket. The outfit sans the jacket is brilliant. But if you must use the jacket, I prefer it unbelted. You look gorgeous as always </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244746 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:39:20 +0000 Helena 1244746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh E. Je t'adore! Every time. Running out of different ways to say it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244745 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:37:19 +0000 Suz 1244745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the outfit with the hat, especially! It's fun. I'm not sure it "de-sweetens" but it does add that quirky element.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not sure about the jacket. It's a bit formless unbelted, and a bit bulky looking belted. Also, I think the round collar gives it a sweetness of its own. I am thinking that the way to de-sweeten might be with the addition of a sour (or a dark neutral -- in your case, navy or charcoal?) or else maybe with some sharper lines? Or maybe it's just okay to <b>GO</b> with sweet. Nothing wrong with it on you at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>Or instead of de-sweetening -- freshening up with a bit more white?? I think that would be a gorgeous look on you.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244727 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:26:51 +0000 jackiec 1244727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great palette! I enjoy reading your thought process too - well done. I quite like the look with the belt over top of everything - I think you've really got the intentional, quaint but fashionable thing going there. Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sorbet-w-de-sweetening-variations#post-1244717 Wed, 07 May 2014 18:22:05 +0000 E 1244717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slightly cooler temps mean I can wear my skirts (they all fit at the waist, so make me too hot once it's above, say, 85/29), and I reached for this linen/cotton one. It's an almost watermelon pink, at the very edge of how bright I can go before being washed out. I really like it, and it seems perfect for warm weather (although I see in these pics that the hem's falling down&nbsp;in one spot), but the colour makes it a bit challenging at times. I prefer wearing it with knits, whenever I add one of my frilly woven blouses, I suddenly feel too femme.</p> <p>I love wearing shades of the same colour, so I couldn't resist adding a blush tee on top, and the off white belt seemed to go best. But then of course the whole look was terribly sweet, a bit like a bowl of sorbet! First I added my bee brooch, as insects are not a traditionally girly subject (and echoed the pewter with a hair slide). That was fine for at home wear, but when I went out to run errands, I wanted to cut the sweetness a bit more. I came up with two options and thought I'd show them both to the forum to get your opinions! (Apologies for the photo dump.)</p> <p>The first option is a little straw fedora, fairly straightforward. Does it de-sweeten things?&nbsp;The second option is a deliciously lightweight, drapey jacket. I thrifted it last year because of the 70% linen/30% silk blend, the&nbsp;little round collar, and big pockets,&nbsp;despite the beige colour. I originally intended to dye it grey, but I was afraid dye would destroy the feel of the fabric, so I've been putting it off. And much to my surprise, the beige didn't look terrible (soul-sucking? hehe)&nbsp;with this outfit at least. I tried it over top the rest of the outfit, inspired by some Japanese styles that I've seen, and I actually quite liked it. I think the way it changes the proportions definitely cuts down on the sweetness, but does it look intentional? I also tried it with the belt over top, just to give you another option. (The jacket and hat together didn't work, probably due to the different beige shades.) If it helps you make up your mind,&nbsp;I'm not bothered by&nbsp;a bit of frumpiness in my look, as long as it seems intentional, and I prefer to look quaint, so a bit quirky and old-fashioned.</p> <p>What are your thoughts? For my errands, I wore the jacket unbelted, and felt good, but for the future I'd love to have more input. My feelings aren't easily hurt, so feel free to be honest if you don't care for it! </p> <p>ETA: forgot to say, my hair looks a mess in later pics because the only spot I can stand for full outfit photos is right next to my vent! So if the a/c is on, it blows my hair around mercilessly.</p>