https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 22:51:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734956 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:45:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 734956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are just looking soooo gorgeous and stylish Scarlet - pregnancy suits you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734867 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:24:51 +0000 KathyL 734867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great in all these outfits. Agree with others in that I can't even tell you're pregnant except in the last outfit. I hope you get some rest during your leave. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734851 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:17:05 +0000 catgirl 734851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look marvelous! The only part of you that looks pregnant is your belly - otherwise you've stayed the same to my eye. Great outfits indeed - maternity or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734844 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:08:31 +0000 moira 734844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not even see that you were pregnant until the last picture(s). You are so stylish and just adorable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734713 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:04:44 +0000 MsMary 734713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, you look BEAUTIFUL!! So stylish and chic!! I'm glad you will be able to get some rest soon! Can't wait to meet your sweet baby!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734648 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:33:54 +0000 morethanbeige 734648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love these looks. Such great, casual, chic, comfortable style. Love the dress with the high-tops, utility jacket, and purple scarf. All of these are fantastic. Taking notes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734643 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:26:12 +0000 Scarlet 734643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, I can't even imagine worse/less sleep (although I am sure you are right and that I will survive...somehow, because everyone does...somehow), and I certainly can't imagine it and going back to work at the same time. Wow, that is really tough that you get so little leave. A friend of mine is a physician in the U.S. and she actually scheduled a C-section to be sure she could take advantage of the 6 weeks leave she had negotiated for her baby. I think she was cool with that decision, but I am so grateful that I have more flexibility. I will still go to work voluntarily once a week though to keep up on things and keep track of my substitute. I am 34 weeks as of tomorrow. My belly is actually hugely out of proportion to the rest of my body at this point, but as long as I throw on a jacket and a scarf, it doesn't look so high and out there like it is. The baby measures average or above average (that's what I get for marrying a German, I guess), so I guess he is crammed in there somehow! These are maternity jeans from H&amp;M. I have been really happy with them. The (p)leather leggings have an elastic waist, so I just sized up on those to give me a little extra breathing space. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734633 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:14:31 +0000 annagybe 734633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In order my favorites are 1, 4 and 3. You still look like you, just rounder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734605 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:40:33 +0000 goldenpig 734605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, all great looks! I'm amazed--you don't even look pregnant at all except for the last one--how many weeks are you? Are those maternity jeans? They fit you so well. You rock scarves--I should try some, I have a bunch but rarely wear them.</p> <p>So jealous that you get to go on pre-leave! I'm planning to work right up until the end and I'm not sure how many weeks off I can take afterward--maybe only 2 or 4 at most.</p> <p>Thanks for posting Scarlet--I'm really glad to see some more inspirational maternity looks from you! I always look forward to your posts! Best of luck with the upcoming delivery! Hope you can get some more sleep. And kimlee is right, as bad as your sleep is now, it's only going to get worse afterwards, so rest up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734583 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:23:41 +0000 Jonesy 734583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, you look absolutely amazing!! I am in awe of your pregnancy style skillz! I especially love the last one because it highlights your fabulous baby belly :). You haven't skipped a beat in wearing your trademark slouchy layers, scarves, and slim-fitting denim. Love the high tops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734466 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:58:38 +0000 Janet 734466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were ever a mama-to-be, this is how I would want to dress. You look fantastic, and I love the high-tops. I might need to get some. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734459 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:52:02 +0000 Scarlet 734459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly,<br /> you have nothing to be jealous of. I think you look better than you know. You always look great even though you fear you look boring. I guess an advantage of not having much to chose from at the moment is that it aids speed.</p> <p>Texstyle,<br /> I am glad you liked the boots in 4. I was really unsure about it. </p> <p>Kim,<br /> you know it has occurred to me that the insomnia may be nature’s way of preparing me to cope with much less sleep than I ever thought was possible. I used to be strictly an 8 hour a night girl and couldn't imagine life otherwise.</p> <p>Angie,<br /> I guess it’s my word of the week :o) Wow, 11 out of 10's! Thanks so much for your support. It means so much to me.</p> <p>JR,<br /> I am the world’s worst planner. Too fickle. And then sometimes I think I have planned ahead, but forget key details, like the tights :o)</p> <p>Joy,<br /> I did consider cutting the waist band, but had visions of going overboard and having my tights falling down all day. Good to hear you have also been confounded by a pair of pantyhose. It makes me feel less silly :)</p> <p>Sarah,<br /> yes, I am so lucky. Keeping up a full schedule with a long commute is running me ragged right now. Before I became pregnant I didn’t understand this and thought the idea of leave beforehand was crazy, but my tune has changed! I guess in general we all do what we have to do to get by, but I bet if women in the U.S. could have some more leeway before D-day, it would lead to better health outcomes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734276 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 03:06:00 +0000 sarah 734276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, you are just TOO cool for words. Honestly. Love that ruching idea - what a way to turn matronly into modern! And aren't you lucky to be in a country that actually lets you take time off before the baby comes! I remember visiting Poland for work when I was 6 mos pregnant, and noone could believe I was still working. They wouldn't let me lift a finger. All the while, my colleague was trying to explain to the Poles the differences in attitudes towards pregnancy in Europe vs. the US. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734178 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:37:53 +0000 Anonymous 734178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! I chuckled at your tights story and remember cutting the waistbands on mine to be able to wear them longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734153 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:04:30 +0000 JR 734153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have absolutely no tips for dressing better. You are doing wonderfully well on your own.</p> <p>I would suggest pre-planning your outfits though, just to save your nerves. Heck, even I do it, and I almost never have time constraints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-734074 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:38:41 +0000 Kiwichik 734074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get a really cool indie/rock chick vibe from these outfits which I find really intriguing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-733963 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:33:05 +0000 Angie 733963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I know what mongo means :)</p> <p>Scarlet, you have KILLER maternity style. All outfits are an 11 out of 10! I just about wept when I saw your looks. You are sooooooooooo adorable and fab I can't stand it! Look at you rock those high tops :)</p> <p>*happy sigh*</p> <p>LOVE all your looks - you do well when you rush your outfits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-733956 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:16:24 +0000 Kim 733956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL at the getting more sleep comment! You silly girl you, you have no idea... I think you sleep so miserably in the last trimester just so you'll be grateful for the sleep you actually get when the newborn arrives...(Not much! LOL) </p> <p>And for speed dressing you're doing a fabulous job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-733934 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:27:33 +0000 texstyle 733934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree you DO have great maternity style! I esp. like #1 and #4 - just perfect to me. Love the boots in #4. So glad you are still sharing in spite of the sleep deprivation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-733925 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:21:49 +0000 kellygirl 733925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, you look so sleek and stylish these days. You have amazing maternity style! I love them all. The scarf in 1 looks cozy and chic to me. In fact, every one of these look fabulous! I'm slightly envious that you look this good pregnant! I struggle to look this good now! Wow! And you are speedy to boot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week--speed-dressing#post-733913 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:11:20 +0000 Scarlet 733913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sleep so badly right now and then get up so late that mornings are just a panic. This was speed dressing week.</p> <p>(1) Bought this mongo wool scarf to keep my belly warm when I wear my fall jacket, but I need to figure on the best way to tie it to master the bulk. Yes, those are mittens on strings dangling out of my sleeves. The latest thing in adult cold-weather fashion, I swear. Now I need a hat to complete the ensemble. Let me know if you have seen one.</p> <p>(2) red checks, fall version. I am looking at a red and black check version from Zara now. I am really on a red kick.</p> <p>(3) This outfit I threw on in a major panic to be on time. The time crunch was compounded by the fact that after leisurely sorting through my tights to choose the right color, I held them up before my eyes and suddenly remembered, oh yes, that won’t fit me just now. Thankfully I found this pair of stay-ups after tearing my closet apart. I fear without more dressing forethought I won’t convince many people about the high-tops, but I am going to revisit the combo soon and work it out.<br /> ETA: when I tie those strings on the jacket it gives a cute shape, actually, but no pix.</p> <p>(4) I don’t think this shoe choice was the best due to the high contrast and shortening of my leg, but again, I was in a hurry.</p> <p>(5) This morning (a panic like usual) it occurred to me I had this very oversized non-maternity t-shirt that would probably still fit. I laughed when I put it on, because it didn’t look very oversized! I had read online somewhere about a designer using safety pins to “ruche” the sides of big shirts for maternity wear, so I gave it a quick try. It improved my side-profile. I am sure if I had more time to fuss the front would look better too.</p> <p>Tips and comments appreciated! My leave starts next week, so I will be able to take more care once again and hopefully get more sleep! </p>