https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-523544 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:57:53 +0000 Isis 523544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Falling in with the crowd, that 3/4 are spectacular!</p> <p>I totally agree with you on what you say about the others. Taking in the blazer is a great idea. The cardi IS short for pants---you could try putting a thin layer underneath that is longer and not too contrasty..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-523535 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:50:58 +0000 nancylee 523535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in every photo. As far as my favorite, I'm casting my vote for #3-4 as well. The bookending of the boots and blouse is perfection. I also really appreciated the closeup shot of the patterns in #4. I love the subtle pattern mixing. </p> <p>Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-523529 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:45:17 +0000 Di 523529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: I think of it less as being hard on myself, and more as not wanting to be complacent. But I bet you're right. (Also: it cracks me up that our very, very shy cat really wants his picture to be taken.)</p> <p>Meredith: I think you're right about the size of the necklace. That give me something to work with, thanks!</p> <p>rachylou, I'm laughing, because I feeling like my style is a little inconsistent. It's nice that other people see a pattern!</p> <p>fern, the top just looks a little shapeless too me. No big deal, I suppose.</p> <p>thanks, shannon, claire, and sarah!</p> <p>Cinnamon fern, I have a brown turtleneck-- maybe I'll try that, thanks!</p> <p>Angie, if I modeled for them, would they have to give me discounts?! They are my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-523178 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:37:48 +0000 Angie 523178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look smashing and I think that Anthro should hire you as their model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-523152 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:09:44 +0000 Anonymous 523152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great and I love your style! I sometimes feel I have to choose between color and fit too. Good suggestions to take blazers in if you truly love them, it would be worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522968 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:01:51 +0000 sarah 522968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you about 3/4 - it's my fave, too. What a GREAT look. I love you in the cons/trousers combo. And your idea of a more playful necklace with the midi is a good one.</p> <p>All in all, though, I'd say you had a really great week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522808 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:48:33 +0000 cinnamon fern 522808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pattern mixing in 3! The long skirt and boots is great too. A different necklace could push it more in the Western/boho direction - so could a different color in the top, I think - maybe a brown turtleneck, with the sleeves pushed up?</p> <p>I sympathize with the blazer issue! Getting the sides taken in is not a huge deal - I've had it done a few times and she charges $25. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522736 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:04:44 +0000 Transcona Shannon 522736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see your kitty is trying to hone in on your WIW posts! Too adorable!</p> <p>I absolutely love the silhouette and colour combo in #5 and well as #3. I'm positively giddy over your owl necklace! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522731 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:22 +0000 fern 522731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love these, but I might fall into color over fit too often too.<br /> I love 8 - why do you see fit issues?<br /> Great scarves! Actually, great accessories overall - I like the necklaces too. I agree with Meredith - necklace 9 has more oomph and fun for outfit 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522724 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:56:56 +0000 rachylou 522724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! You know... if you sharpen up your tailoring you will have a totally different look. Right now you have a definite style persona going on... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522719 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:51:27 +0000 Meredith1953 522719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great combination of colors in each shot. Love you in that pink! The jacket could be nipped in but it kind of reminds me of a boyfriend style this way. The necklace in #5 is pretty but sort of small. I really like the necklace in #9. Would that work for the outfit in #5? You are so nice and slim you really look great in all the silhouettes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522700 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:29 +0000 Suz 522700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Di, your reflections are so interesting. </p> <p>I agree that #3 is a fab silhouette for you; you look terrific! (And kitty does, too...aren't we lucky to get to see your cat as well as your books as well as your outfits??!) </p> <p>Love your boots in #5 but agree maybe a different necklace would have given you the look you were after. </p> <p>And I can see what you mean about the others, too. Although I think you are being awfully hard on yourself. </p> <p>For jackets, have you tried having them tailored, nipped in along the sides? That might solve your problem there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-bright-and-happy-iffy-fits#post-522666 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:59:48 +0000 Di 522666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm noticing as I look back over the week that I've been much more attentive to color than to fit when shopping. (I really, really love color, and sometimes find fit tricky with a narrow hourglass figure-- I'm not surprised that I've made this trade-off, although I'm much pickier about finding both now).</p> <p>1/2) I LOVE the color of this cardigan. I tried it with charcoal slacks that are a little big, but the shape of the cardi doesn't go as well with "slouchy" trousers as last week's argyle pullover did. (Pendant from etsy).<br /> 3/4) This was my favorite silhouette of the week. I tried a little pattern mixing, and was really happy with the scarf/shirt combo. This shirt is one of my favorites to put with other colors/patterns (I find that easier with monochromatic patterns).<br /> 5/6) I liked it, but would put an edgier necklace with it next time. Even with the fun lace-up boots, it felt a little more prim/dressy that I was going for.<br /> 7) I'm noticing how non-tailored my blazers are (again, I think this is a slim&amp;busty problem), so the outfit was a little meh, but the bright scarf made me happy on a very grey day.<br /> 8/9) AGAIN with color trumping fit. This cardi doesn't really bunch over my bust usually (I think the cami underneath was doing something weird), but the sweater is a little short with slacks. But, the owl necklace made me grin.</p> <p>FIT is about to be my new mantra (heaven help me, though-- I fudge this because my shape feels like a real PITA to fit properly).</p> <p>Any helpful feedback would be wonderful, ladies. Thanks so much for looking! </p>