https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 00:14:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971559 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:16:08 +0000 cciele 971559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, this totally works. And I love the red toe nail polish!</p> <p>P.S. I don't think you need to leave your alternative rocker/boho stylings altogether. I like how your style is evolving and incorporating those aspects. The older I get (I'm older than you), the more often I feel like I'm going to wear what I want, what feels like "me." And if that means short cut-off jean shorts and tank tops with a rockin' bra showing&nbsp;(yes, Vegas at 115 deg F+ I'm looking at you), so be it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971553 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:04:19 +0000 unfrumped 971553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd not thought of stripes with stripes but it works! Agree that and long hair add some spark, so no dullsville&nbsp; here. But, keeping the rest of the items in solids avoids pattern overload. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971547 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:57:08 +0000 CocoLion 971547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works, and not overly classic. &nbsp;Your rocker hair (kind of Patti Smith and that's a compliment coming from me!) puts edge into this classic outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971509 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:38:32 +0000 annagybe 971509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971503 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:26:50 +0000 DonnaF 971503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your red bag really helps make the double stripes work!&nbsp; And your boho sandals bring that piece of you in. . .</p> <p>Don't forget that hairstyle also *counts* in one's look, and I don't get the impression that you plan to get a bob or other classic/preppy haircut soon, so you will never look completely classic!&nbsp; And maybe 100% rocker or 100% retro boho no longer fits?&nbsp; Mixing it up can be more interesting since it is less predictable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971501 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:25:30 +0000 rachylou 971501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's darn brilliant </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971497 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:14:17 +0000 rute 971497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Great combo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971495 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:10:39 +0000 Anonymous 971495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too! Your jacket looks comfy as well as very stylish. Ponte is a great fabric eh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971404 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:30:26 +0000 Anonymous 971404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the stripes on stripes!</p> <p>And I don't think you are becoming too classic, Elle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-stripes-with-stripes-for-the-4th#post-971373 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:49:45 +0000 ElleH 971373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have preferred my white low top converse with this outfit to watch fireworks but they are not walking shoes for me. They squeeze my toes together. Interesting how some round toes can be less comfortable than some pointy toes. I wanted to wear white shoes though so my most comfortable shoes were not worn, but these were good enough. No padding so they are not an all day shopping shoe.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wouldn't normally wear stripes with stripes but I saw examples of this when googling striped blazers to see how to wear them. I thought I would play with it for the 4th as I didn't have any stars. Actually I have a red belt with stars but this was already getting costumey so I chose the white belt.&nbsp;I haven't actually worn stripes for years but wanted a breton after seeing them in Angie's classics post &amp; also on my trench coat searches. I'm not sure if the blazer is me, but I bought this in 2 colours as they were running out at $35 down from $138 &amp; I thought they could be useful. So now I have 4 bretons &amp; 2 striped blazers. I think the ponte blazer is convenient for layering under my coats as it doesn't have shoulder pads. It is also great for travel or to wear instead of&nbsp;a hoodie, due to the knit fabric. I like Angie's idea of mixing classics with other pieces but I hope I'm not becoming too classic&nbsp;lol. It isn't that I dislike the look on others but I'm not sure if it is me or if it is just what I keep seeing online. My alternative rocker &amp; retro boho&nbsp;edgy looks did need to grow up a bit, due to my age, but I don't know if I'm ready to leave them behind all together. I don't go out nearly as much these days but when I do I see more of my old style on others&nbsp;&amp; wonder. What influences our style? What is truly us?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>