https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:07:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145465 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:29:03 +0000 Angie 1145465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We aren't seeing the skirt without the coat, which can affect fit and proportion. Here, it's A-line over A-line. A short jacket may have made the skirt look like a better fit.&nbsp;That said Shevia, perhaps altering it is a good idea anyway. What do you think?&nbsp;</p> <p>Loving the blouse with the skirt, hose and booties. You look arty and elegant. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145340 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:05:06 +0000 Parsley 1145340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look wonderfully sophisticated and artsy chic!</p> <p>I'll have to take your word on the fit of the skirt, because I can't tell in the pictures, but it sounds like it would be well worth having it tailored. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145337 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:02:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1145337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think this outfit works really well and I don't see frumpy anywhere. I like the fluidity and ease of the outfit with the bit of edge the booties provide. </p> <p>And the venue looks lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145325 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:49:05 +0000 Anonymous 1145325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great&nbsp; and I love the pose on the stairs, though I do see Caro's point about half and half. the length of skirt and top are the same and they do say thirds and two third are better I think, though don't quote me on that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145308 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:20:19 +0000 Jaime 1145308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your kind words! The pictures made me think something is off. I think the suggestion that the skirt not fitting correctly made me feel off is a good one.&nbsp;</p> <p>April, I knew nothing about this one before we went, but yes it is Verdi. The music is wonderful.</p> <p>The booties are Angie's Zara booties, which I found just after she mentioned hers. I love how the ankle cuff is so fitted and offsets (at least in my mind)&nbsp;the volume and potentially frumpy midi length.</p> <p>Caro your point is well taken and very helpful.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anna you know I will be heading off to style.com to look up that Marni show next - I love how you can reference like that.</p> <p>Thank everyone for your thoughtful comments! </p> <p>ETA Angie I will definitely tailor!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145306 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:11:11 +0000 Sarah A 1145306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dont have anything new to add. If your instinct is that the skirt needs tailoring thats probably right. The #2 pic is really fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145279 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:40:13 +0000 Aquamarine 1145279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's hard to make out the details, but your awesome booties add just the right touch of coolness. No frump here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145266 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:16:32 +0000 Anonymous 1145266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look good -- I suspect the fit of the skirt is what was bugging you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145264 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:12:33 +0000 ramya 1145264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no clue about Opera. But you look stylish and confident. That 2nd foto is superb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145261 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:03:40 +0000 April 1145261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with Anna that opera dress varies hugely by city. &nbsp;You look elegant, though! &nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know that opera but it's Verdi, right? &nbsp;&lt;swoon&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145232 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:55:26 +0000 Debra 1145232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great, very stylish </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145224 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:20:31 +0000 JAileen 1145224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely! Your top looks very nice, especially with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145198 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:40:21 +0000 AJ 1145198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regardless of the skirt, you look so pretty!</p> <p>It is hard to make a proper assessment, but I wonder if the coat length makes the skirt seem frumpy? Maybe a moto would have changed the look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145196 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:25:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1145196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great - if the skirt is too big it could be what feels off. The only other thing I can see (&amp; it may not be accurate because of the angle of the photo) is that your hair &amp; top seem to be one half &amp; the skirt/tights/booties the other - maybe play with the top or half tuck it to see if a change in proportion&nbsp;feels better - if not please ignore </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145105 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:41:33 +0000 fuzzylogic 1145105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shevia, I think you look great! I find that skirt length difficult to get away with but you have done it! I think the way that it is just a little longer than the coat makes it work! The colour of the top looks lovely on you and the patent leather ?brogue-like boots are a real feature of the outfit! Bravo! Encore! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145102 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:38:53 +0000 Anonymous 1145102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so elegant! I especially love how the pointy booties give it a little edge. The only suggestion I can possibly think of is that maybe I could see a more dramatic bag for contrast. Like something in a color or an interesting texture? And the opera house is such a lovely backdrop! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145099 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:37:22 +0000 annagybe 1145099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never heard of it. Interesting.<br />Back to your look, I was looking at Marni Pre-fall 2014. If you did a more architectural topper it might work in its present incarnation </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145097 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:37:14 +0000 Anonymous 1145097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you look very "cool urbanite on the town" in pic #1! hard to discern details of skirt, i think black is hard to photograph sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145082 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:28:23 +0000 Jaime 1145082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Joy - the pose was&nbsp;a function of the shallow stairs, but does offset some of the frump!</p> <p>Thanks Diana. The skirt is problematic and I should do a separate post on how I should tailor it, the material is stunning but you can't see that here.</p> <p>Anna -&nbsp;Un ballo in maschera. Amelia was amazing but the staging was bizarre.&nbsp;The skirt is more than a smidge big but the material is gorgeous - I know I have to get it tailored but I grabbed it last minute to wear anyway.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA</p> <p>Suz I think the photos are dark which sort of makes it impossible to assess the skirt. Special what to do with this skirt post is definitely in order. But thanks!</p> <p>Lyn You are a sweetheart!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145079 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:26:05 +0000 lyn* 1145079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, I love your cool tights, especially in #2! You look so hip and stylish! And confident! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145078 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:25:04 +0000 Suz 1145078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love photo 2. You look adorable. I also love the crowd/ architecture shot.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am having trouble making out the details of the skirt (on my laptop) so I am not sure if there is anything wrong with the outfit at all, but from what you have said, it's possible the skirt's fit was bothering you. I also wondered about the hose, as Diana did, but when I see you in 2 I had a similar feeling to hers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145070 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:21:47 +0000 annagybe 1145070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But what opera?<br />You'd fit right in Seattle, well except for the last one when there was an after ball.&nbsp;<br />The skirt still look a smidge too big and not in the Marni way.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145069 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:21:15 +0000 Diana 1145069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great. &nbsp;My first thought was that lighter/nude hose might have been better, but seeing that in #2 your hose looks pretty darn sheer I think it's just an artifact of the poor lighting in&nbsp;picture #1. &nbsp;</p> <p>I guess if I'm being nitpicky I might say that the top and skirt in #1 look to be the same length and I'd like them to be a little more different in length. &nbsp;So maybe tuck the top in, although that may not be possible given that you said the skirt is worn low on the hips. &nbsp;But honestly I think the outfit as is is fine.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145063 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:18:18 +0000 Anonymous 1145063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful! I love the pose in 2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-the-opera-3#post-1145057 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:16:42 +0000 Jaime 1145057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH and I went to the opera last week. This is what I wore, now what should have I done to fix it? (I included a crowd shot to give a sense of the crowd for those who might wonder.) The skirt is too big on me and I let it sit low on my hip to make it maxi length, but I may have taken it to frumpy length.<br />Thanks for looking, commenting and suggesting! </p>