https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:49:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes/page/2#post-1406788 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:47:31 +0000 Beth Ann 1406788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy Cow!&nbsp; I thought you must have reached an apex of style during the summer months, and I was amazed at the cohesion in your warm weather wardrobe.&nbsp; Now I see you developed new combinations and trying new silhouettes, and you are simply raising the bar even higher!</p> <p>Love 'em all, but even more, I love the way you manage to dress both with great variety and also consistency.&nbsp; </p> <p>(Thanks for sharing the date night at home outfit -- dressing up at home to be together is always fab). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes/page/2#post-1406729 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:51:45 +0000 Jaime 1406729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That Zara sale really killed me Suz, and I would have surely ordered up a storm if I could have returned it all (ok most of it) easily.&nbsp;<br />Anyway, you look fab in your variations. I love what you did with the wider jeans, you made burgundy tights look sophisticated, and the plaid top outfit is outstanding. Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes/page/2#post-1406475 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:47:09 +0000 Astrid 1406475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the variation you have going on here, Suz! You look great, as always. My favourite is day 5 - I love the clear lines, the sparkle and the earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406449 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:10:32 +0000 Angie 1406449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. Silhouette variety <b>will</b> give you a greater sense of outfit variety than different patterns and colours in the same silhouettes, Suz. Ride the crest of the wave as long as your weather permits. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406415 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:45:05 +0000 Suz 1406415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, Denise, only in a limited way, in my experience, although IK is evidence to the contrary. Mind you, she is about a decade younger. ;)</p> <p>The Zara skirt looks great as long as you do not see the top portion or the side view. But that's okay. A skirt I can wear to work at home is okay to wear with a long top. &nbsp;I actually debated ordering this for a while (it was never expensive) but when it went down to $13, I figured what could I lose? And before I had it out of the box I already thought of 4 possible outfits (all with enough coverage.) So I guess it was meant to be.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406411 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:41:12 +0000 CocoLion 1406411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very impressed, you've got this. &nbsp;There is indeed variety to all of your looks. &nbsp;The Zara skirt looks fantastic on you. &nbsp;LOL at having to actually work out to maintain flat abs… and I thought it was all in the genes. &nbsp;My abs are definitely apple-y now, I've blamed it on my age and weight. &nbsp;But you're suggesting there's something I can do about this?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406406 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:32:30 +0000 Suz 1406406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b>, if I can inspire envy in someone with your amazing closet, I am in awe! :)</p> <p><b>Angie,</b> thank you -- and it's so true. Health is the foundation.</p> <p>Do catch up on <b>Una</b>'s challenge if you can. The idea is simple. We try to wear at least 5 different silhouettes per&nbsp;week. People have chosen specific silhouettes, or not, as they wish. And are doing it for one week or more. I have decided to continue as long as I can, because I've learned that for me, <i><b>switching up silhouette gives me a greater sense of variety than changing colour or pattern.</b></i></p> <p>Don't get me wrong -- I do like to have some variety in colour and pattern,&nbsp;as well. And I can't do an endless variety of&nbsp;silhouettes -- particularly as the weather changes. It will soon become hard for me to wear my wide legs and flares/ bootcuts, for example. And even BF jeans are less easy to wear once real winter sets in.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am enjoying skirts/ dresses again --- as long as they are stretchy I can wear them to work at home. This one works with at least five or six pullovers, cardigans, and toppers, so I am set. The burgundy tights weren't quite right with the magenta shirt, but I called it "tonal" and gave myself a pass. &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Chouette</b>, Borgen is the best! Several really strong female characters and some amazing acting.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lyn</b>, thank you! I felt as if it did come together with that cropped sweater (at last).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Aproprio</b>, thank you. The Gap selvedge were from last year or even two years back; I am not sure they sell them anymore. I rescued from my daughter's donate bag. They are lovely and soft now (after many washes) and the fit is true to size. They're sort of partway between a true BF jean and a slouchy skinny. I find them very comfortable. But they are SHORT. They only barely work for length on 5'4" me. ;)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Karie,</b> those are great INC alternatives you found! I looked for this sweater online and could not find it anymore, either.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406361 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:58:45 +0000 Janet 1406361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I just love #10 so much I can't see the others. I now have sparkly sweater envy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406347 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:45:06 +0000 Angie 1406347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, I'm thrilled you're feeling better Suz, and that your eyes are on the mend. We take our health for granted when we're hardly ever sick, don't we? I know I do unfortunatley.&nbsp;</p> <p>I missed the details of Una's challenge while I was in South Africa, but it sounds fab, and I'm glad you had fun.&nbsp;</p> <p>All your outfits are fabulous, but #7 and #10 are killer to my eye. You just can't beat the simple, elegant and modern beauty of #10. Those earrings are a match made in heaven with that top. <b>LOVE</b>.</p> <p>Also super fun to see you in a skirt with burgundy tights and booties. Nice change. A chunky burgundy jumper would look fab with that skirt too.&nbsp;xo</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406320 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:59:21 +0000 chouette22 1406320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great set of outfits! I saw it just before heading to the library and promptly checked if the Borgen series was there. Most DVDs were checked out but I got #1 of season 1. I am excited to check it out! Thanks for the recommendation.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406300 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:30:45 +0000 lyn67 1406300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Suz, I raised my left eyebrow(read"?") when saw you in nr 7--- but quickly &nbsp;lowered it with &nbsp;a big enabling&nbsp;smile when saw nr 9:-). Love the shirt, pockets indeed quirky, but if somebody can wear&nbsp;them without stranger's dreaded eyebrow lifts, then it is surely&nbsp;you, as a big advantage to all gamines.-).</p> <p>Then, I so love your outfit worn to school. Perfect proportions for that really tricky siloutte, you nailde it perfect.</p> <p>Your new tube skirt is beautfiful! Love it with all &nbsp;the dark reds.&nbsp;So great, you have those booties for further leg elongating:-)&nbsp; </p> <p>Sparkle sweater is very eyecatching and feminine. Love the assimetric hem.</p> <p>So all beautifull, and appropiate. Great challenge, it keeps you motivated!&nbsp;You did so great&nbsp;on first 2 weeks, too! Now curious of the week nr 4:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406291 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:09:25 +0000 approprio 1406291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really liking all of these, especially&nbsp;#1. I am a sucker for that navy-white combo and I had no idea Gap did selvedge&nbsp;denim. Is it raw or pre washed? And what do you think of&nbsp;the fit?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406266 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:22:04 +0000 Carla 1406266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great week, Suz. #3 is killing it for me! Luv-luv-luv. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406263 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:52:10 +0000 Karie 1406263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In true lemming style, and without much to do on this day of sleet and&nbsp;freezing rain (except clean and who wants to do that, lol), I went searching on Macy's website for that gorgeous I.N.C. sweater. I didn't see it but I did find these:</p> <p>I like the (what looks to be) champagne color of yours better, Suz, at least for us blond gals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406248 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:14:16 +0000 jackiec 1406248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love ALL your looks! Oh my goodness I just love #9 - fab photo - makes me smile. You are over the top cute.</p> <p>Chiming in on the love for the sparkly sweater. I need that too. I'd bet it's not around the Bay this year.... And if I didn't already have the similar ON plaid shirt, I'd be snapping up this Zara one as well. It seems much better and more symmetrical.</p> <p>What a great deal on the Zara skirt - super fun! Where was my head on Black Friday? I never even looked at Zara online.</p> <p>So glad you're feeling better, Suz. Your WIWs are outstanding as usual. Fun stuff </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406202 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:01:59 +0000 kkards 1406202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! what a fab week. really like them all, but i love day 1 and day 5! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406201 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:58:57 +0000 Suz 1406201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Karie</b>. This challenge is really great. I think without it, I would probably just have let the harder to style new pieces flounder. It's also getting me to wear my flares and wide legs when I can. When it gets really snowy I might have more trouble coming up with 5 silhouettes, but for now I can enjoy them. I have always admired Aida's ability to do that. Sveta's, too. I can't wait to see you do this, Karie!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sharan</b>, thank you. I wonder if this sweater is still available. It was a very inexpensive item that I purchased on sale, and it is a lot less scratchy than some metallic sweaters.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Una</b>, the BF jeans are my True Religion Camerons. (I don't have them in Finds...off to look that up.)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406200 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:58:32 +0000 frannieb 1406200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you look fab in every outfit. I love the Danier&nbsp;coat so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406192 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:14:59 +0000 Karie 1406192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming back in to say no matter how many were FBOs, they're so fab I would now make them ALL FBOs! And it is great to see that you're continuing the challenge - I think it's enabling you to see the versatility in your silhouettes, and in your wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>And thank you for giving me a kick-in-the-you-know-what to do this challenge. I came up with my silhouettes but that's as far as I got. On to the next step for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406164 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:42:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1406164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all fantastic outfits, Suz. The silhouette challenge seems to be providing great inspiration for you! You are wearing THE sparkly sweater I need in that last outfit. That's it! I need to find one like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406143 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:21:36 +0000 catgirl 1406143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am so happy you're enjoying this challenge!&nbsp; I need to get back into the swing of it next week.&nbsp; I am feeling inspired by YOU!&nbsp; Which BFs are those?&nbsp; How fab is that sparkly sweater?&nbsp; You are really taking this to heart and making it all yours...&nbsp; Love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406133 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:05:39 +0000 Suz 1406133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I was pretty happy with that cropped sweater look -- I have tried and tried and didn't feel perfectly satisfied until this version. I think for me the wide legs help.&nbsp;</p> <p>Joy, the sparkly sweater is from the Bay (Canadian dept. store) but I think it's actually I.N.C. brand -- I'll have to look it up. It is last year's item. But I have a feeling Macy's might have carried it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406123 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:45:50 +0000 Debbie 1406123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great week! I love that sweater in 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406114 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:14:33 +0000 Anonymous 1406114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful outfits all round. My favorites are 2 and 5. Details please on the sparkly sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406112 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:08:27 +0000 amiable 1406112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - complete love for your outfits here! &nbsp;Especially #2 - convinces me that I still need a dark cropped sweater to wear like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406108 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:01:28 +0000 thimblelina 1406108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406107 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:55:14 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1406107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think your version of the cropped sweater over a shirt is the best one I've seen. &nbsp;I love the proportions and know from all my tries just how hard this is to achieve.</p> <p>Your plaid shirt outfits are fab too. &nbsp;The day 3 skirt and top are great too. &nbsp;I think the proportions are perfect or as near to it as one can get.</p> <p>Great week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406094 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:58:54 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1406094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't even know how to pick a favorite. They are all winners in my book! I always love your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406092 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:53:23 +0000 Windchime 1406092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The asymmetrical sweater is a treat for us to see, too! And what fun earrings you are wearing with it.</p> <p>Great new Zara skirt! Yes, it will be fun to have in your closet, with all those deep, rich colors to work with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sparkle-dressed-down-5-silhouettes#post-1406086 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:38:45 +0000 Suz 1406086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, I did wear my FFB (slouchy skinnies with semi-tuck) but only one day. BF with a semi-tucked shirt is another FFB, and very similar to the first, but it felt different enough this week partly because I spaced them out and partly because the jeans were different wash, etc. and the tops were very different.&nbsp;</p> <p>The skirt was new and while it is a regular silhouette, the colours were unusual for me and the length a bit different, too. And the asymmetrical sweater (which I seldom wear) was a treat.&nbsp; </p>