https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 21:49:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844825 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:14:22 +0000 Jenava 844825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, well it doesn't look floppy in the photo, FWIW. I would suggest a wide belt over the whole thing, but I think that would ruin the casual vibe which I really like about the outfit.</p> <p>ETA, real maple syrup, I'm assuming?...LOL... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844815 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:57:03 +0000 amiable 844815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 too, but the jacket seemed too floppy to me. It actually didn't end up getting worn very long, because I dipped the sleeve in maple syrup </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844803 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:46:59 +0000 Jenava 844803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE #1! What about it do you not like! I like the pairing of the tight, bright sweater with the loose jacket and faded jeans. The bit of burgundy in the shoes is nice, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844710 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:51:29 +0000 Jaime 844710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color on you and #1 looks great! I think it is too short to wear untucked with the red jeans, but maybe a semi-tuck? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844665 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:56:58 +0000 Sarah A 844665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 as is rocks! I love how the blue sparkle works with the olive jacket a really dressy/casual mix. #2 i think would look great with your black blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844476 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:01:02 +0000 rae 844476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors in 1! I feel like the jacket would look better with skinnies... But then I have been struggling to concoct bootcut outfits. 2 is great as a strong and simple look but you could also try a pendant necklace with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844442 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:00:51 +0000 moira 844442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1. I think the olive and the undershirt tone it down and make it a very sleek look. That blue next to your face is really flattering with your coloring.<br /> I'm on the fence about #2. It does not quite do you justice. I think the sweater is too short for those jeans. Could you try the undershirt with that to see how it looks? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844423 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:17:32 +0000 amiable 844423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Denise and Marley - I do think the aqua and red are too body-con together for me right now - I feel like it emphasizes where I'm thick (I am doing the stretch you prescribed Denise!) </p> <p>And thank you for the shoe suggestion Denise - I tried on the red jeans with half a million (or so) tops, and struggled a lot with finding reasonable shoe combos. I have leopard loafers that might work, or some black ballet flats that I might try (they're begging for me to paint them a metallic cap toe. Must get some paint!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844418 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:10:04 +0000 CocoLion 844418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both ways, actually. The red and blue together is so happy, and I don't dislike the proportions. What kinds of shoes would you wear with these? Some Cons or ballet flats might look cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844411 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:02:23 +0000 Marley 844411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is fab! This is such a great look on you - and your hair is adorable! I might add one more item to it to make it look a little more "finished." - I'd probably try a long pendant necklace first and see how that looks - you could also try a stack of bracelets, a large ring, or maybe even a brooch on the jacket??? Just experiment and have fun - but like I said, this is a great look on you - and those maroon booties are very cool.</p> <p>I think it's the proportions in #2 that are off. The sweater seems to be too short and too body con for the pants. I think the color combination is fun though - and if the proportions were right, I'd try to find a patterned scarf to wear with it that had both the blue and the red in it - that would tie it all together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844397 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:41:12 +0000 amiable 844397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I agree with you Sara - I didn't wear it, just thought I'd post the pic because I tried it on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844391 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:30:32 +0000 Sara L. 844391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 with the blue and olive! It looks perfect. The second one seems a little bright but that could just be me. Others on the forum are much better at color than I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-subdued-sparkle#post-844382 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:07:15 +0000 amiable 844382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After dressing like a crayon most of the week, I was drawn to something more subdued for today. </p> <p>But it's Sparkle Day on InsideOutStyle<br /> ( <a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2013/02/sparkle-for-daytime-fabruary-style-challenge.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......lenge.html</a>)</p> <p>So I decided to try out a sparkly aqua turtleneck I inherited after Christmas. The giver tole me that while the color is lovely, the metallic threads make the top unbearable to wear. So I put an undershirt with it, and had no problems (yay for non-sensitive skin!)</p> <p>I'm wearing it with blue jeans for a change (boot cuts), and maroon booties, because every outfit needs a little shot of red, right?</p> <p>In the pic, I don't think it works particularly well. But I'm not sure what about it doesn't work - the jacket, I guess.</p> <p>And just because I tried it out, here's the same sparkly blue turtleneck with my red jeans. Doesn't really work there either - needs a scarf or something.....</p> <p>Suggestions? You know I love them! </p>