https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:38:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080914 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 02:38:37 +0000 carter 1080914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Vipanchi! The phone is red, and unfortunately always nearby. The blouse from #4 is more burgundy. However, I have a blouse in the same cut/fabric/stlye that is leopard with red flowers. I almost wore it with the red pants the other day, but it's a real "Yoohoo, look at me!" outfit. I love the combo, but I wasn't sure I wanted that much attention at the DMV;-). I'll wear it out one night with my husband and take a pic to post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080905 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 02:26:03 +0000 vipanchi 1080905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely Carter! I actually like 2 and 4! I think the blouse in 4 is figure flattering and just maybe would work real nice with your red pants too! And the color of the phone case would give it a good book ending too with the red! Is it red BTW?&nbsp;Love the use of the brooch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080883 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 02:00:26 +0000 carter 1080883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karymk, J Jill is hit or miss for me as well. I order quite a bit from them and usually return several things but keep more than I return. I am getting better though at pre-determining what I will love. Their structured pants fit me perfectly. I wore the side zip ankle pants and crops all summer. You will see several colors of their cords in upcoming WIWs this Fall. Some of their knits I love; some not so much. I find returns are easy and customer service is great. Sales come very quickly on new items, so I very rarely pay full price there. I LOVE many of their shoes as well. We do have one of their stores in town, but it's at a very dangerous mall...Nordtroms, Neiman's, etc, so it's a heck of a lot cheaper to stick to mail order and return what doesn't work!</p> <p>My son is a sophomore in high school, so thankfully I get to keep him for a couple more years. My daughter is 21 and in her senior year of colllege...we'll see if I get her back temporarily next May:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080868 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:31:02 +0000 karymk 1080868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carter, do you know I have totally forgotten about J.Jill as an option after it disappeared from our town mall? I thought the company went out of business. I used to get catalogs and haven't seen one in eons. &nbsp;</p> <p>It's not completely my style, J.Jill, but "leave no retailer unturned" and their small sized pants used to fit me. I can't believe you scored those for $12. &nbsp;</p> <p>Did your boy go off to college? Mine is a sophomore now and I miss him but it sure is a lot easier with only two kids at home right now....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080858 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:16:20 +0000 carter 1080858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Deborah!</p> <p>Debora, love the "selective memory" term! My kids and husband both have that. Thanks for making me laugh about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080818 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:19:35 +0000 Debora 1080818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, I am just falling off my chair laughing at the old "boyfriend" story! Hilarious! I'm glad I'm not the only one with gaps in my memory. Maybe we should just call it selective memory. That's what my kids seem to have, lol.</p> <p>I love all your outfits! Fab red pants, and what a creative way to wear a brooch. Way to go with your mall outfit. If you are going to run into an old flame, that's the way to do it!</p> <p>Congrats to your new driver. What a handsome young man! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080801 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 23:59:48 +0000 Deborah 1080801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfits and clever use of the brooch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080686 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:25:59 +0000 Petite Marj 1080686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Small world, my maiden name was Carter. Growing up in the 60's I had to deal with an advert about liver pills!! Oh joy.<br />I really like the way you re-purposed the brooch. The texture of it works well with your hair and patterned blouse. Very creative! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080594 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:48:12 +0000 shedev 1080594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice outfits. I especially love # 2 and the sweater in 6. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080592 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:25:10 +0000 carter 1080592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Marmee. I can't believe my baby is 6' tall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080590 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:21:39 +0000 Marmee 1080590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of the outfits, but #2 is my favorite. &nbsp;And your handsome big guy in #3! &nbsp;What a smart way to wear the brooch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080589 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:19:31 +0000 carter 1080589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquamarine, thanks for the memory story! That makes me feel much better. I always thought my memory was pretty good as well (if we don't count the books I don't remember I've read until I'm halfway through the second reading!), especially for people. Glad to know I'm not alone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080586 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:14:53 +0000 Aquamarine 1080586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 2 as well, but all outfits work for you! </p> <p>Sounds like a busy time of life for you and I do think we can forget people/times if they didn't make as big an impression on us as we did on them. Something similar happened to me last year...another woman remembered me from high school and described various mutual activities and mutual acquaintances and I truly had no memory of her. Scary since I do pride myself on my memory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080582 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:04:46 +0000 carter 1080582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>karymk, the red pants are from J Jill. I love them. I bought them on sale a couple months ago. Saw them in the clearance section online a few days ago (with limited sizes) and bought a second pair...with clearance pricing and 40% off promotion, they wer like $12 this time around. They fit great with no sagging after all day wear.</p> <p>Oh Diane, don't tell me there may be delays on my bathroom! I've been waiting too long as it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080569 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:42:40 +0000 Anonymous 1080569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All iterations are great. I think if I had to choose a favourite it would be #2 as I like the red trousers and animal print shoes. BTW we're in the throws of a bathroom refurb too. At the moment though, lots of delays caused by suppliers :(, oh, and I've turned into a tea making machine for all the workmen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080556 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:11:48 +0000 karymk 1080556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love number two especially; what are your red pants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080502 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:39:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1080502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how you wore the brooch as a pendant.&nbsp; Pearls are always pretty when worn in an unusual way.&nbsp; </p> <p>I too am a product of that era and have run into people I can't remember.&nbsp; Perhaps you just made a much better/bigger impression on him than he did on you.&nbsp; Don't sweat the small stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080499 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:33:40 +0000 carter 1080499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards, I have to admit, he's pretty cute now. There's a distinct possibility he could have been my type back then. I just don't remember him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080491 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 14:18:50 +0000 kkards 1080491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my fav is #2, although #1 is fab as well.<br />i guessing that&nbsp;the guy was/is just completely forgettable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080470 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 13:35:16 +0000 carter 1080470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jeanie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080406 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 06:42:58 +0000 Jeanie 1080406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all! &nbsp;Love 1 &amp;2. &nbsp;Cute kiddo....they do grow up so fast! &nbsp;I can't believe that man asked you that in front of you husband. &nbsp;Yikes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080356 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:46:43 +0000 carter 1080356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Shevia! I'm trying hard not to panic about my son's new freedom!</p> <p>Beth Ann, thank you! V-necks are my favorite. I'm finally making a conscious effort not to by other necklines since I'll always reach for a V over anything else. I do tuck sometimes. In fact, this was supposed to be my belt challenge week. Guess I failed that one. I have worn that blouse tucked in black jeans, and you're right, it looks good tucked. Next time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080350 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:39:05 +0000 carter 1080350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Joy! I've been wracking my brain all day trying to remember this guy. Very frustrating! I was like a deer in the headlights looking from him to his wife to my husband. So awkward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080349 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:35:19 +0000 Beth Ann 1080349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in v-necks.&nbsp; They are flattering and face framing.&nbsp; Do you ever tuck? I could see the blouse in #4 working beautifully in a tuck.&nbsp; </p> <p>Excellent repurposing with the brooch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080348 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:34:10 +0000 Jaime 1080348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow what a jam packed week! Congratulations to DS and don't worry too much (totally projecting). Love the story about the dates you forgot ever having too. You looked terrific throughout. I like how you used the brooch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080346 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:31:32 +0000 Anonymous 1080346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carter, YLF!&nbsp; My favorite outfit is the second one.&nbsp; <br />You know, you might not have memory loss.&nbsp; The guy may just have wishful thinking.&nbsp; He may have been around then but he may be stretching things a bit.&nbsp; He sounds a bit creepy to bring this up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-past-few-days-1#post-1080339 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:20:42 +0000 carter 1080339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>. </p>