https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 21:11:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087548 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:04:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2087548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, you have a great sense of style, and it just keeps getting better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087546 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:01:22 +0000 Jenn 2087546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>runcarla, </b>you're right. &nbsp;Taking photos is really educational! It can also lead us astray, though. A bad photo angle can make a perfectly good outfit look terribly unflattering.</p> <p><b>DonnaF, </b>that's a <b></b>Boden<b></b>&nbsp;skirt that will not die. The weather comes in handy even here, especially in place of outerwear. &nbsp;It was 44° when I woke up this morning!</p> <p>Thanks <b>Windchime</b>, My hair is in the last stages of recovery from my experiment with bangs. &nbsp;So, of course, I'm thinking about them again.</p> <p><b>JAileen, </b>in between the two yellow sweaters, I had a rust one! I think a chunky cardigan in a non-neutral color is a perpetual statement in my wardrobe.</p> <p><b>shevia</b>, thank you! I think I've gotten better at expressing the style I always had in my head. &nbsp;Does that make sense? I have had to learn skills to do that.</p> <p><b>Synne, </b><b>nemosmom</b>, and <b>suntiger. </b>Definitely glad for mustard having a run of availability! It's not a color I'd want to build a wardrobe around, but it makes me happy.</p> <p>Thanks, <b>bonnie</b>!</p> <p><b>kkards, </b>I also purchase higher quality now, and I think that makes a difference, &nbsp;It's one of those things that you almost can't put your finger on what the difference is, but you somehow know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087304 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:13:49 +0000 kkards 2087304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>isn't nice to see where you where, and then see the details that brought you to where you are today? i feel the same way, much of my style has remained the same, but the small details and the confidence i have- those things have made a big difference&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087281 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:12:52 +0000 Bonnie 2087281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in both photos and I love that yellow sweater, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087238 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:03:25 +0000 Anonymous 2087238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the yellow on you too! And big yes to evolving with texture! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087229 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:05:26 +0000 nemosmom 2087229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Jenn! That shade of yellow is gorgeous on you!! I agree that the addition of texture made such a huge difference. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087204 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:30:49 +0000 Synne 2087204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Double post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087203 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:30:35 +0000 Synne 2087203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ylf Jenn! And I must say look amazing in "autumnal" colors like that mustard. Also, nodding along with @Runcarlas: </p> <p>"We can get an idea how we look by checking in the mirror, but sometimes a photo reveals something the mirror does not." Exactly why I find Wiws and assessing ones style through photos can be so helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087162 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:59:08 +0000 Jaime 2087162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a solid style from the beginning and the now picture is the same yet even better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087156 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:19:36 +0000 JAileen 2087156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing this. &nbsp;Your style has definitely evolved, and stayed nearly the same. &nbsp;I never would have guessed a yellow sweater would be a wardrobe basic. &nbsp;Yet here is the proof. &nbsp;You look great in both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087147 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:41:15 +0000 Windchime 2087147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so interesting! &nbsp;You look amazing in both pics, and there are a lot of &nbsp;similarities, yet also some significant differences. &nbsp;I love your hair style in the recent pic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087138 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 23:15:55 +0000 DonnaF 2087138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I was thinking the striped T and jeans skirt look more like me than you. . .In fact, I think I have the same skirt. The first outfit is fine, but other than the sneakers and maybe the sweater, it doesn’t scream Jenn to me. I think of the second photo as *Very Jenn*.</p> <p>Oh, and keep that warm cardi for any trips you may make up to NorCal. Actually, I could probably use it right now in San Diego since it is 62 degrees and I run cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087124 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:48:18 +0000 Carla 2087124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with you Jenn. &nbsp;With enough exposure to what Angie goes on about, and some repetition, eventually the lessons sink in. &nbsp;Texture, pattern, bookending of garments and/or personal colouring, colour complements, juxtaposition, pops of colour, grooming, personal signatures.</p> <div><br /></div><div>Great point about the lack of texture in the early outfit compared to the more recent. For me, pattern was the revelation. I wonder if that could be a factor of the feedback we get from photos? &nbsp;A trick I learned from quilting was to look at the laid out piecework through a camera lens before assembling the top. &nbsp;It somehow ‘condensed’ everything and you could see where colours and &nbsp;shades were working or not, and make adjustments before assembling the piece. &nbsp;We can get an idea how we look by checking in the mirror, but sometimes a photo reveals something the mirror does not. &nbsp;Texture definitely adds interest to an outfit, and texture DOES photograph!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087122 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:31:20 +0000 Jenn 2087122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JenniNZ,&nbsp;</b>your progress shows in your closet numbers!</p> <p><b>torontogirl,&nbsp;</b>It was fun looking back, but some of those outfits were pretty cringeworthy. This was my second or third WIW post ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087111 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 20:31:12 +0000 Helena 2087111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087094 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 19:01:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2087094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think pic 2 has more subtle interest. I have loved these posts of Then and Now. Think 3 years is a bit short for me to show any difference, or I would do one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087082 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:45:12 +0000 Jenn 2087082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>,&nbsp;glad I'm evolving!<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087075 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:38:10 +0000 Angie 2087075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 as much as #2! I see <i>the same</i> evolved style. FABULOUS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087067 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:20:44 +0000 Jenn 2087067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, amazing the difference some lipstick makes!</p> <p>Rachylou, I actually think texture is a huge difference. In 2015, everything was rather smooth and consistent. 2019 has those frayed cuffs, chunky knit, silk, and suede. Hair...well...being completely honest, that’s probably just a difference in how I woke up in the morning, but products also help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087065 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:13:52 +0000 rachylou 2087065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool. Very fascinating. Consistent palette. Consistent aesthetic. And YET so different. I find a lot more going on in the 2019 outfit... texture, drape, styling (hair and rolled cuffs)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087059 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 17:40:59 +0000 Suz 2087059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how enduring some style signatures are...amazing. You look great in both but I agree with you that your style is ever-more intentional and you take more care with "finishing" elements.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wishing you the best for the next year!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087057 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 17:33:34 +0000 Jenn 2087057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>slim cat,&nbsp;</b>I think I'm better in chunkier knitwear, so I I'll be looking for something open-weave and natural fiber (this current one is a thickly-knitted blend). I'm patient, so I'm sure the right piece will show up eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087053 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 17:27:12 +0000 slim cat 2087053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your #2 - and your confidence! <br />I always look for light weight cardigans ( Bay Area ) and it takes time and patience. Hope there is new things coming into retail in 2020 in your fav colors . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087050 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 17:11:45 +0000 Jenn 2087050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla,&nbsp;</b>alas, the sweater is too warm to wear with my linen pieces, even in seasonally-confused LA. Also, it's at 70 wears now! I'm starting to think about the next one, since clearly it's a vital part of my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087048 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 17:05:51 +0000 Carla 2087048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great Jenn! &nbsp;#1 is just fine, &nbsp;but #2 is so very YOU now. &nbsp;I don’t recall seeing you in the yellow sweater before, and the colour is fabulous with your colouring and the blue of the jeans. &nbsp;This might be a way of ‘lightening’ things up for Cali without going too light. &nbsp;Try the sweater with some of the garments from your reddish-brown capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-then-and-now-1#post-2087047 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 16:54:47 +0000 Jenn 2087047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by <b>RunCarla's&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>Style Fan's&nbsp;</b>"Then and Now" posts, I went looking at my earliest WIWs from 2015 (picture 1), and then found an equivalent from 2019 (picture 2).&nbsp;</p> <p>I still have a Breton in my wardrobe, though I think it's becoming less essential than it once was. That skirt is still in my closet, too, though I don't wear it as much. Those are two different yellow cardigans -- the more things change, the more they stay the same. </p> <p>I think I've gotten better at small styling details -- fit and finish sorts of things, and definitely more confident with my choices. </p>