https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:23:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050833 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:35:51 +0000 MsLuna 1050833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The "taming the zebra" statement made me smile, Shevia!</p> <p>And thanks for your suggestion on wearing the zebra for off days. It's definitely a stylish alternative for the weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050807 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:05:28 +0000 Jaime 1050807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans jacket does sort of tame the zebra, but save this outfit for off days if you felt uncomfortable. You certainly look amazing in the second outfit (I prefer #5)&nbsp;so it is not like you don't have great work options. The color is terrific on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050796 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 00:48:51 +0000 MsLuna 1050796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! Oh I'll never give up the zebra!!! I'll make it work! (Expect a WIW with the zebra in the future). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050693 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 20:47:29 +0000 Anonymous 1050693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you figure out how to make the zebra work to your style goals, it looks so cute and is fabulous on you.&nbsp; I like the second outfit too, I prefer the half tuck, but both look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050659 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 18:34:05 +0000 shedev 1050659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The zebra top is cute, but my favorite is the blue top in the semi tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050624 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:59:56 +0000 MsLuna 1050624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the feedback ladies! Your comments have been so helpful, especially in polishing up outfit #1 and how to wear outfit #2 (semi-tuck seems to be the popular look!)</p> <p>@Lyn D. &amp; Ceit: you're both right: I think skinnies as opposed to leggings will elevate the look of outfit #1. Since I began wearing pants again a few months ago, I've been preferring the more structured bottom look. Leggings had less of an appeal to me. I guess i like being a little more dressed up.</p> <p>@Joy and @Amy: the zebra top was an impulse purchase. One of the best $20 impulse purchases I've ever spent. The a-line shape is just so flattering and in summer time, it's so nice and airy!</p> <p>@Caro: I actually retried outfit #1 last night with skinnies and a more structured blazer. It was much better than the jean jacket and it elevated the polish of the look. It felt a lot more comfortable inside and out. Thanks for this suggestion!</p> <p>@Suz: I used to work as a freelancer so I did a lot of work from home. Like you, I dressed up a little when doing work! So I definitely know what you mean! Like you I didn't work in PJ's nor work in outside-work-structured garments. I was still a dress and leggings/tunic girl back then so I was always in some form of structured legging and tunic. Funny how the way we dress affects how we feel about ourselves at work!</p> <p>@Beth Ann: I have Pinterest boards of different kinds for style inspiration, but generally I don't refer to photos when I pick out outfits: I usually just go by feel. I shop a lot (but don't often buy) so I have opportunities to "feel out" different looks and silhouettes. And yes, I've come a long way! Especially with my new preference for pants! I think, in general, I'm just a much more casual person. Also, in my workplace, sometimes I feel much too dressed up when I wear dresses! </p> <p>---------</p> <p>Overall, I was pleasantly surprised about the semi-tucking (I wore it that way for most of the day). Being short and thick waisted, I often avoided tucking of any form, but all it took is to test the tucking out with lower rise jeans and fluid tops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050611 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:18:18 +0000 Amy 1050611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great insights! That zebra top is cool. I like the second outfit best with the semi tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050597 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 15:02:28 +0000 Beth Ann 1050597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you've come a long way in defining how you want to dress. Do you refer to your pictures when you're choosing what to wear?&nbsp; Both of these outfits are terrific in all combinations -- interesting, good fit, flattering.&nbsp; What matters most, however, is feeling that your clothing represents you well in your environments.&nbsp; </p> <p>I love #2 faux tucked --- proportions are excellent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050529 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:21:28 +0000 Anonymous 1050529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you upped the structure by swapping the leggings for skinny pants in 1 you would be happy with it.</p> <p>Great insight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050504 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:31:07 +0000 Suz 1050504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in both outfits, but I hear what you are saying -- you need more structure, especially for work, in #1.&nbsp;</p> <p>I work from home and could theoretically wear whatever I like (including pyjamas) but I don't feel at my best dressing like that. On the other hand, the type of structured outfits I would prefer if I were working outside the home don't work either! So in my clothes for work-at-home days I am always seeking some balance between crisp and structured and soft and comfy. Often this results in denim bottoms (but not soft stretchy denim -- 100% cotton denim) along with a softer top, often a knit in winter. If I go out, I add a structured jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050446 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 05:26:11 +0000 Caro in Oz 1050446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second outfit is great&nbsp;&amp; I'm glad you felt like "you" in it because it looks fantastic. I love photo #3 too. Could you wear a more classic/structured jacket or blazer with #1? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050429 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:38:14 +0000 Anonymous 1050429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both these outfits look great! I love the zebra top, especially in 1&amp;2. The blue shirt with black skinnies is gorgeous in its simplicity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050422 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:23:56 +0000 Lyn D. 1050422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Know what? I think you just needed skinny-pants for the first outfit to be lifted to your usual smart-casual for work.&nbsp;<br />Love #4- great coloured top on you- the semi-tuck is dressier, but works both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-question-of-comfort#post-1050415 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:09:08 +0000 MsLuna 1050415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So these were outfits I wore on yesterday and today. Note how I've ducked into dressing rooms again for decent lighting (hehe)? I wore these two outfits to experiment with comfort levels. I wanted to see which styles and clothing silhouettes work for me and make me feel most at ease and "myself". So here's what I thought:</p> <p>#1-3: I was anticipating a very busy and stressful day. I had a strict deadline, and my work has to do with technology that I had to learn on the fly. I wanted to be comfortable and just able to breathe... So I decided to wear what I wore that day, which is usually much more casual than what I would wear for my smart casual workplace. Since I work at the production end and never see clients, it is ok for us to dress a little more "slackerly". I loved this zebra shirt and it's so incredibly comfortable so I decided to wear it. But I wanted to try adding more stripes by wearing that scarf... Just because...</p> <p>So was the outfit comfortable? I was actually not feeling like myself very much. Yes, I can move around but I wasn't comfortable with the outfit's being too casual. I added many RATE elements in this outfit and realized that this is much too RATE. For my tastes. It's really through thus outfit that I discovered that I can't look too casual or too RATE. I need my dressy, vintage-femme elements. If I had to wear the top again, I'd keep the leggings but wear a dressier jacket and boots. I'd also wear my dark vintage glam jewelry. </p> <p>Top: Vanilla Sugar (via Marshall's)<br /> Leggings: Hue<br /> Jacket: The Gap<br /> Boots: Dr. martens<br /> Scarf: I don't remember the brand but it's from Hautelook</p> <p>#4-5. Remember my first ever blog post last week?<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-yet-another-experiment-in-my-style-journey" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....le-journey</a></p> <p>That's the same outfit: except with a purple shirt and skinny jeans as opposed to leans... Oh... And boots too (they have a heel!). This outfit was composed in response to how I felt yesterday. I decided to wear a fluid top to counter the RATE-ness of my last outfit, and pair this up with skinnies. Throughout the day, I switched between semi-tucking, tucking, faux-semi-tucking (uh huh...) and untucking. I can decide which I like best so I posted two photos just to compare. I wouldn't mind feedback on this.</p> <p>In terms of comfort level, I was very comfortable: inside and out. The outfit had just the right amount of polish, casual and RATE. I love how this outfit was uncomplicated. The only real issue I have is the versatility of the top, but I'll leave that for another thread </p> <p>Top: Express (Portofino)<br /> Jeans: American Eagle Skinny<br /> Boots: Naot Gema </p>