https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880727 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:24:47 +0000 Mainelady 1880727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the suggestion, Cee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880675 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:49:52 +0000 Cee 1880675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recommend Woolovers cashere/merino turtlenecks as a medium weight layer, too. They're good over a T-shirt and/or under another sweater </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880351 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:08:32 +0000 Mainelady 1880351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CES turtlenecks and I have a close relationship from October - April. They have to be soft, comfortable and durable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880345 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:55:06 +0000 Cee 1880345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Layering-Fu skills are strong !</p> <p>...and yes, I always start with a light to medium weight turtleneck too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880342 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:50:15 +0000 Mainelady 1880342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, thank you. You are so kind. A positive attitude and the knowledge that each outfit is a new opportunity to “get it right” gives me hope. I enjoy learning and I am most surely learning a lot from this forum and my challenges.</p> <p>JAileen, reading that you would wear this outfit is a huge boost and a big compliment!</p> <p>La Ped! How fun to think that we have probably enjoyed some of the same views of Acadia! IKWYM. Reservations often need to be made early, even for campgrounds just outside of Acadia, or off island. Have you heard of Acadia Yurts? They are fairly new and beautiful! </p> <p>Sterling, thank you for inspiring me! I am learning so much through this process! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880220 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:04:28 +0000 Anonymous 1880220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post makes my heart SING. &nbsp;Your first two paragraphs are the reason I participate in these type of challenges. &nbsp;To hear that you are accomplishing your goals and have a future plan for implementation makes me so happy for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880178 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:06:12 +0000 LaPed 1880178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're on Mount Desert Island?! I'm jealous. We do frequent-ish road trips through Maine to visit friends/family in New Brunswick, and I love camping in Acadia (except that you have to plan so far in advance to snag a campsite!).&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway -- love the colours and the textures here. Both cozy and sophisticated.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880175 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:50:28 +0000 JAileen 1880175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this outfit. The subtle patterns, the casual nature. I’d definitely wear this. Beautiful jewelry, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880172 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:17:29 +0000 lyn67 1880172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, loved that texture and color coorditnation in the first 3 picties, and your layered outfits look so great!&nbsp;&nbsp;And, you have the best and most heartwarming attitude: "I refuse to get discouraged (...). I will learn and do better. In the meantime, I will focus on my happiness factors" great job-love that!!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1880077 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:19:24 +0000 Mainelady 1880077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you tanstaafl. I like to think of gray as a backdrop for other colors and accessories. It gives more exciting pieces a chance to show off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879979 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 23:48:16 +0000 tanstaafl 1879979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the burgundy and grey combination. It’s inspiring me to look for some more ways to wear the grey I have. And the jewelry is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879930 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:54:00 +0000 jussie 1879930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha of course :). It’s amazing how shoes and accessories can make a garment more flattering isn’t it? That’s why I find trying clothes on in b&amp;m stores tricky because it’s pretty hard to assess a garments potential without seeing it with all the shoe and accessory possibilities.<br /> Winter is so very difficult style-wise isn’t it? You’re making a good effort of it though. I look forward to seeing more of your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879927 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:49:06 +0000 Mainelady 1879927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, jussie. I was happy with the textures, the jewelry, the boots, pants and the plaid, so overall there is a lot for me to love. IRL the vest does make my midsection look larger than it is. The length of the scarf, the equestrian pants and the tall boots help to distract from that. Full disclosure: I shared the pics that were the most flattering. The potato on toothpick pics were promptly deleted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879923 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:43:56 +0000 jussie 1879923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your plaid vest is great, I love all the textures and jewelry in these outfits. The vest doesn’t look too bulky in the photos.<br /> I especially like the look with the tall boots. A nice stylish cosy look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879919 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:32:47 +0000 Mainelady 1879919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mirjana, thank you. I have always liked the look of different textures, but have not done much pattern mixing until recently. Baby steps for me, but I am inspired by others and not shy about being a copycat. </p> <p>Thank you Jazzy Dance. That is a 3 way tie I am happy with. It is easy to look a bit frumpy with cozy and warm, so I aim to have at least one piece of clothing with structure or that draws the eye toward the vertical, instead of the horizontal.</p> <p>Katerinai hope your busy day is nearing an end. I am flattered that you wanted to look at my outfit and like it. My jewelers makes me happy and I consider my outfits incomplete until I put on some baubles. I can be dressed from head to toe, but feel naked with out my jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879901 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:43:00 +0000 Katerina 1879901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mainelady. Checking in late - super busy at work today. I have not red all the answers yet, but wanted to look at your outfit And it is fabulous as always! Love what you were wearing - the vest is great and the combo with the burgundy scarf is fantastic. You look beatiful! And such lovely bracelets! Your jewelry is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879888 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:08:34 +0000 Jazzy Dance 1879888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you look stylish AND warm and toasty!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879885 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:03:04 +0000 Mirjana 1879885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great textures and patterns mixing, you look gorgeous, lovely boots. I like the scarf too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879884 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:59:12 +0000 Mainelady 1879884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe it is, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879855 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:47:31 +0000 Angie 1879855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe that's your <i>style moniker:</i> New England Casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879853 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:31:48 +0000 Mainelady 1879853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aurore, thank you. Reading that my outfit looks casual yet sophisticated to you makes me smile and gives me confidence.</p> <p>Toban, you are right. I am my own worst critic. I do love the plaid and it makes me happy. From certain angles the vest does appear to add extra weight around my middle and I sure don’t want that. I will keep the vest, but probably wear it on milder days as outerwear. Somehow a little extra bulk when enjoying the outdoors is more acceptable to me. </p> <p>Oh, thank you, Viva! I have multiple renditions of the Maine uniform and try to differentiate my work clothes from weekend wear, because I almost always pull on layers, boots and plaids on my days off!<br /> I was born in Portland :). Now I live on Mount Desert Island, home of Acadia National Park. </p> <p> Angie, thank you so much! New England Casual! Yes, yes, I quite like that! The boots are Born and in addition to the comfort I like the color because it can read either gray or taupe, depending upon what other colors I am wearing. </p> <p>Thank you, Joy. You are so right. Warmth must be a consideration, not just for comfort, but for safety. We have a snow day today. My Life in a Snow Globe. </p> <p>Windchime, you made my day. I am happy to spread a little happiness to others! I think the success of most thing is in the details. They may be small, but the impact can be mighty. </p> <p>Christina, thank you so much for adding stylish to your description of my outfit. Around here when someone says, “ you look warm” it is intended as a compliment, however that doesn’t necessarily equate to stylish!</p> <p>Shevia, thank you! Similarly to my comment to Christina, I appreciate your opinion that my outfit is sensible and stylish. In my world, warmth and sensible are daily requirements. When I can manage to incorporate style my happiness factor goes up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879836 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:54:22 +0000 Jaime 1879836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color combination is excellent on you and I like how your jewelry ties it all together. You manage to dress both sensibly and stylishly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879828 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:42:03 +0000 Christina F. 1879828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look lovely - warm AND stylish, which is not easy. I'm glad you included some color and texture in there, as well as bling. </p> <p>I love plaid. That's a nice plaid that will go with almost anything. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879800 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:07:07 +0000 Windchime 1879800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing your gorgeous jewelry just increased MY happiness factor! Details like your jewelry really complete an outfit, don't they? I love your cuff; I rarely wear any sort of bracelet; I'm not sure why that is.</p> <p>Adding the word "layered" to your winter style monikers is perceptive. We who live in northern climes really have no choice about this, do we? I think you look great in #7; that vest is stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879789 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:45:36 +0000 Anonymous 1879789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lovely interesting mix of textures and pattern . Please don't apologize for layering during a Maine winter. I saw pictures this week of my relatives in Maine outside. It looked like Siberia. Layering and keeping warm must be a priority. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879786 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:44:23 +0000 Angie 1879786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab textures and pattern mixing, <b>Mainelady.</b> Digging those tall grey boots too. Looking fably New England Casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879738 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:56:06 +0000 viva 1879738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your jewelry! I think you do a great job of making the Maine uniform (plaid, layers, boots) look really great. And that berry red is particularly pretty on you. I think the outfit in 7 looks terrific.</p> <p>(Where in Maine are you? I'm in Portland.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879734 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:45:55 +0000 Toban 1879734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like how you mixed your colors in this outfit. It resulted in a lovely cohesive outfit. I think your look in #7 is very flattering. We are our own worst critiques and a 2D picture doesn't always demonstrate its real life appeal. If your happiness levels were high and you liked it in real life, keep wearing it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879732 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:36:10 +0000 Aurore 1879732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how&nbsp;the outfit on #4&nbsp;looks interesting and elaborate despite being rather monochrome! <br />With the addition of the scarf, the colors, textures and pattern are so varied and harmonious that&nbsp;in my opinion you really ended up with a casual yet sophisticated outfit. Thank you for having included photos #1 and #2, the details are very inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-day-9#post-1879720 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 11:11:01 +0000 Mainelady 1879720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day 9 was another day of layering. During the winter one of my style monikers is “layered”. Adding layers without adding visual weight is a challenge. It is not one that I identified in my goals for 2018, but one I have come to realize as I have begun to take photos of WIW.<br /> Oh, the journey and the discoveries along the way! As I stop to study which colors are working, I will also make note of shape and silhouette. It is not likely that I will jump to replace items that are less than flattering right away. I have a robust winter wardrobe which is highly functional. I do anticipate donating several items after I identify and update my colors.<br /> When it is time to look for replacements I will better informed and more aware of combining layers that meet my needs for warmth without giving me a potato on toothpicks look. I refuse to get discouraged by this. I will learn and do better. In the meantime, I will focus on my happiness factors.<br /> Day 9 was a blend of gray, mixed patterns and mixed metals.<br /> My happiness factors were my jewelry and the plaid vest ( I love the plaid! Upon viewing the pics, the shape does not make me happy, but I hadn’t noticed that when I went out the door....) . I ended up wearing what you see in #7.<br /> I have broad shoulders (literally and figuratively) and appreciate your comments and critiques. </p>