https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:15:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015529 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:28:07 +0000 ManidipaM 1015529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, cross-posted!</p> <p>Yes, the trousers were great before the belly landed. Now, not so much. And a friend or two may be around to help. We're actually trying to do a couple of car trips (well, SO is) each day from tomorrow to get small stuff (baby things, kitchenware, cartons of books and clothes, a cotton-stuffed and a grass mattress) over to the new place before I move with the baby. Movers can be had relatively inexpensively here to bring the furniture over in an open truck. So hopefully, it won't be too tedious. It's unpacking, putting it all away, and cleaning stuff after it travels through the smoggy city that is the hard part. We'll just have to knuckle down and do that slowly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015523 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:19:08 +0000 ManidipaM 1015523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Longer top it is next time! Thanks, folks.</p> <p>Rachy, no worries. I was earlier not very happy with the stripe and the floral together. Completely agree they are at odds actually. Only this time I thought since everything is mismatched, what the hey, let's go with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015521 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:17:33 +0000 Beth Ann 1015521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greetings, Mandipa!&nbsp; </p> <p>I like the tops together --- they actually "go" quite well, and the shorter top isn't a deal breaker for me.&nbsp; The color and necklines are very flattering.&nbsp; I think trousers have got to be most difficult for your shifting body, and these aren't a perfect fit.&nbsp; That said, the color and length are perfect, and the fit issues are subtle and aren't going to be noticeable -- particularly by a bunch of "suits."&nbsp; Your shoes are the perfect touch, and good footwear is key to comfort and polish.</p> <p>When you get moved, I'd suggest trying a skirt as base for a "meeting" look.&nbsp; Take the time to put it together so your sleep-deprived self has something to reach for!&nbsp; I was so glad I had pre-planned my Festival Mini-Capsule when I received a call invited my family to the amusement park in one hour.&nbsp; I don't do rushed mornings!</p> <p>Do you have anyone to help you with moving house? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015445 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:33:26 +0000 Jaime 1015445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa as far as I can tell your essential intelligence pretty much transcends and elevates everything you wear. Ok, try a longer top though just for fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015396 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:57:53 +0000 Adelfa 1015396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was a SAHM and free to pull on whatever fit, was comfy, and was relatively clean. Can't imagine the challenge of dressing for suits postpartum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015389 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:52:09 +0000 Deborah 1015389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rather like the idea of this:)&nbsp; I also think a longer top might be a better choice but I find the combo of the stipe and the floral(?) jacket quite appealing.&nbsp;&nbsp; I recall dressing after baby and it was challenging.&nbsp;Without realising it I developed a small capsule and wore it over and over lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015370 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:27:03 +0000 Suz 1015370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what? You were wearing a jacket-like topper. For the suits, that is what counts. And I like that yours is feminine -- it's neat. I actually quite like it with the stripe top. Doesn't look mad -- but you have so much on your plate right now!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015356 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:08:33 +0000 Lisa 1015356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this works, a fun pattern mix with the top and cardigan.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015027 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:26:13 +0000 Adelfa 1015027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look adorable. The top is in the colors of your hair and skin. The jacket is very flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1015000 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:55:55 +0000 texstyle 1015000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that a longer top would be better but it sounds like you have quite a lot on your schedule right now so you're doing great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1014915 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:42:15 +0000 rachylou 1014915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look nice, but - don't kill me - it's a ways off from exciting. I think the stripe fights the jacket (which is gorgeous by the way). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1014891 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:24:53 +0000 Anonymous 1014891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a longer top would work better. This isn't mad though, I see where you were going! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1014870 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:01:13 +0000 catgirl 1014870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think maybe a longer top with the pants?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-meet-some-suits#post-1014865 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:59:36 +0000 ManidipaM 1014865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't get much match out of my closet just now if my job depends on it. Clearly. (Poor postpartum predictions plus lots of stuff packed away for moving house this weekend.) </p> <p>So I went with pretty deliberately mismatched, figuring in for a top, in for a jacket...and shoes... and bag. Charcoal pants, black and tan top (poor length for pants really, and the tummy is making it worse), and blue and tan floral print jacket in cream. Bronze flats. Green, orange, beige and grey floral print bag in cream canvas with brown leather.</p> <p>Sounds mad, right? Maybe it looked mad too. Who knows what the matched suits of assorted managers and overseers made of it. I didn't mind it, honestly.</p> <p>But interested in what you think. Nevereverever to be tried again? Doable with a different length top? </p>