https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:21:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well/page/2#post-1095605 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 16:06:02 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1095605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the issue with the first attempt is that you have fabulously slim hips and thighs and they were hidden with the longer layers.&nbsp; The new version emphasizes those assets and results in a fab outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well/page/2#post-1095602 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 16:03:38 +0000 donnat 1095602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but pictures 1 to 3 are terrific. Those boots are particularly stellar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1095503 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 14:10:25 +0000 Missey 1095503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditching the top underneath was a great idea, this look is much more "you" and is an illustration of less is more.</p> <p>PS&nbsp; I often waffle about layering button down shirts due to proportions and fuss factor too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1095485 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 13:29:53 +0000 amiable 1095485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae - it was your fabulous bag that made me look twice at this bag when I saw it at a rummage sale. &nbsp;I'm sure I would have passed it by, but it has become a total workhorse! &nbsp;I'm proud to be your bag cousin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1095415 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 07:18:38 +0000 rae 1095415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love where you went with this. Layering often feels fussy to me, too, and the cleaner look is perfect for under the puffer.&nbsp;</p> <p>PS: Waving at my bag cousin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1095410 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 06:55:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1095410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah for simplicity! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1095397 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 06:33:21 +0000 Neel 1095397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the *new* outfit!!! Great color palette with the surprise cobalt puffer thrown in! The striped bag adds the touch of glamour </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094918 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:26:10 +0000 E 1094918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the invisible layers! And I'm wearing a Goodwill-sourced little puffer today too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094916 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:25:22 +0000 Marmee 1094916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new version is stellar!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094873 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:38:46 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1094873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooohhhhh #1 with invisible layers is FANTASTIC! Love this Amy. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094867 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:29:00 +0000 texstyle 1094867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, less is more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094865 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:25:24 +0000 Emily 1094865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your pick! &nbsp;The striped bag is perfect with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094848 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:10:31 +0000 Suz 1094848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I just love #1, and I am a less is more kinda' gal. So there you go.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094817 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:50:56 +0000 karymk 1094817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go! Woot woot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094813 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:49:26 +0000 Angie 1094813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love invisible layers too. High five. Loving #1.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094793 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:39:08 +0000 amiable 1094793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - I changed - ditched the undershirt for just a tee, and I'm about a million times happier with it. &nbsp;I think I need to not try for so maximal/complicated and just stick with simple. &nbsp; Makes layering a little tougher, but is much more "me". &nbsp;</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094716 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:43:08 +0000 rachylou 1094716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I like the sweatshirt. The pattern is great. I'd definitely like to see how a visible collar would change things. I'm wondering tho if a silky, more drapey shirt would work better. Something that just skims as it falls. I also wonder if the sweatshirt isn't a bit short... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094601 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:04:23 +0000 Anonymous 1094601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see anything wrong with it. Popping the collar out would improve it, but that will seem less "you" to me. I like the "sloppiness". Roughness and imperfection are very intrinsic parts of your style, to me. Overall, I think the outfit is nice and simple. Perhaps you can keep an eye for a more tapered pair of grey jeans. Otherwise, cute color combo and nice shoes btw! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094592 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:51:19 +0000 deb 1094592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pull the collar of the shirt out and see if that works better for you. I think the white tail&nbsp;popping out from under the sweatshirt needs something to go with it. Oh, and maybe the cuffs of the shirt could show a little, also.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094575 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:37:19 +0000 Emily 1094575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweatshirt is a great find and a lovely colour! &nbsp;Totally fab.&nbsp; I like the idea of layering the white shirt, but I think it's a bit too long. &nbsp;Likewise the bookending shoes are a great idea, but if your aim is to toughen the sweater, maybe a black boot instead? &nbsp;Do you have a long sleeved striped tee to layer under the sweater? &nbsp;I think that would look cool peeking out at the hem/cuffs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094574 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:36:58 +0000 karymk 1094574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you will like it better without the stiff shirt underneath. &nbsp;Then you can slouch it a bit and do a half tuck. &nbsp;Try it that way with a tight little undershirt underneath for warmth, and see if you don't like it better. &nbsp;The color is great on you, I just love you in reds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094538 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:13:23 +0000 Marmee 1094538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if the white shirt is too stiff? &nbsp;Otherwise, great bookending! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094527 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:58:54 +0000 Carole 1094527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color up top and see how this might work a little better with a different layer underneath, maybe the shirt is too big or long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094508 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:31:19 +0000 shemarie 1094508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll leave the analysis to others, but I have to say I really like the color of the sweater on you, and I love those boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094507 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:29:00 +0000 carambola 1094507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sweater with the jeans. Swap out the shirt with one that has a collar and you're good to go. Maybe chambray or&nbsp;denim instead of white if you want to casualize the sweater even more? Great boots!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094502 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:24:34 +0000 Neel 1094502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Missey &nbsp;Popping out the collar and scrunching the sleeves should do. &nbsp;I like the color of the sweater on you though. &nbsp;Can't say it's a terrible purchase </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094492 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:14:26 +0000 amiable 1094492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shirt underneath has a mandarin collar. &nbsp;I'll swap it out for a different shirt underneath. &nbsp;Thanks for the tips so far!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094488 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:11:33 +0000 Missey 1094488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shirt underneath is too big... It seems to be bunching at the hem under the sweater. When I layer a button down under the sweater I always have the collar out and turn the cuffs over the sleeves and scrunch a bit. Overall it is a great outfit combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094482 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:07:06 +0000 LAR101 1094482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto, &nbsp;what I think is working is the bookending - red shirt - reddish brown boots. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-doesnt-work-so-well#post-1094481 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:06:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1094481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color combo is great Amy but IMHO something looks off with the proportions of the top and sweater in terms of the hemline.&nbsp; </p>