https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 19:24:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1886128 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:29:49 +0000 Cee 1886128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it does have a better reference than that evil bastard that had me bound, gagged and stashed in the cellar overnight that last time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1886124 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:16:38 +0000 Mainelady 1886124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Cee. True. A tan one found its way to the ironing board for tomororw’s outfit. It has a softer knit, so hopefully will be less bulky. I am prepared to wear my hair half up, to avoid being swallowed up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1886122 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:11:18 +0000 Cee 1886122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I heard that evil cowlneck's lawyer managed to get it out on bail.</p> <p>**Looks around in fear**&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1886037 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:41:24 +0000 Mainelady 1886037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Lyn. I have much better luck building my outfits from the bottom up during spring and summer. In winter I seem to trade quite a few first choices for more warmth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1886032 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 20:29:52 +0000 lyn67 1886032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i></i>I love mustard and wow styling it with charcoals and grey is really a blonde's way to do it&nbsp; so nr 3 is a gorgeous outfit!!!! That is a great jacket and a great statement necklace! And just for&nbsp;<i>encouraging you, I</i>&nbsp;mostly build my <b><i>outfits</i></b> from the bottom(shoes) up!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885907 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 11:39:30 +0000 Mainelady 1885907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped, I do like the colors together. I was just feeling a bit sorry for the jacket and thinking it might be time to share her. However, after getting so many favorable comments, I am going to hang on to her a bit and try her with straight dresses and slim skirts. I have never done that. I have only ever paired her with pants. There may be some new romance for her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885824 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 02:21:01 +0000 unfrumped 1885824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the combination of warm golden tones with black/ charcoal.<br /> If this is a so- so outfit, I am in trouble! You look warm and polished, both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885788 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:34:38 +0000 Mainelady 1885788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Windchime and Jussie. Windchime, it really has been nice to get to know some of the fabbers and their styles. I love the diversity here!</p> <p>Jussie, I am pleased to think I may have given you some inspiration. It’s true that hanging onto things that don’t get chosen often creates a crowded closet. High functionality is important to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885683 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:20:21 +0000 jussie 1885683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s been fun seeing your lovely outfits. I have truly liked all of them! You’ve given me quite a bit of inspiration for winter layering actually.<br /> Like others have said, I think this outfit is good too- including the jacket:) but I do agree if you just aren’t wearing something you might as well pass it on, otherwise the wardrobe quickly becomes overcrowded and non-functional.<br /> All the best </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885626 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 01:02:05 +0000 Windchime 1885626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mustard looks wonderful on you! I had the same thought as Rachylou regarding your metallic shoes--try them again when the weather gets warmer. I love the outfit as you have it styled in #2, with your boots and scarf! </p> <p>Getting to know some Fabbers better has been one pleasant outcome of the January challenge, hasn't it? I've really enjoyed seeing your outfit posts and am glad you did the challenge.</p> <p>Hope you have a relaxing weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885617 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:46:01 +0000 Mainelady 1885617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been a long week and Friday Fatigue Syndrome has settled in. Oh, wow! Your kind comments have boosted my energy level and I might even be blushing a little. You are all so generous with your comments. I am honored.</p> <p>Krishnidoux, good thought. With waist bands rising I might find more opportunities to wear the jacket (open, of course). Who knows, maybe I will like it with a ruched pencil skirt!</p> <p>Oh, Angie. Thank you! I didn’t think this was my best outfit for work (much more my weekend style), but given the Killer proportions you can bet I will be trying the open jacket with similar pieces in different colors.</p> <p>Thank you Karen. Right now socks are a must....not my favorite look, but I think I like tonal better than patterned in winter. I don’t know why. I just do.</p> <p>SarahD, my colleagues are the cutest! They are about 20 years younger than I am (which sometimes makes me wonder if I am dressing too young, but that is another post). They LOVE my hand-me-downs and will sometimes jokingly call Dibs on something new I wear. When I retire I will be giving away a lot of teacher clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885460 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:00:05 +0000 Lynn 1885460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your challenge has been very successful and I too have enjoyed getting to know you through your posts. I especially like #2 &amp; 3 and the necklace!<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885457 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:53:22 +0000 SarahD8 1885457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I so relate to one’s options being constrained by the weather!</p> <p>I like where this outfit ended up. The mustard looks great on you. I love the necklace and endorse rachylou’s suggestion to pair it with the flats in warmer weather.</p> <p>I think the jacket has potential and agree with shevia that it would be great to try with a skirt. But, sometimes we just tired of things...great that you have swap buddies to help give those items a new lease on life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885439 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:14:14 +0000 karen13 1885439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the way you wear ankle pants with tonal socks - it looks great for the season! All version are great, but I really like the pop of white scarf in 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885428 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:36:13 +0000 Angie 1885428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 creates KILLER proportions<b>, Mainelady.</b> My best. Gorgeous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885379 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:10:17 +0000 krishnidoux 1885379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is absolutely lovely. How well you wear the color mustard. Pics 2-3 are my favourite looks. I dig your bib necklace, it was a brilliant idea.&nbsp;<br />I also have a similar cut jacket and, like you, find it hard to actually wear in a smart way. It's a smart jacket, but it feels too casual when zipped up.&nbsp; Yours look like it has the perfect neutral tones to match casual outfits, but I understand how you would feel off when sipped up. In my view, it"s because of the length that seem either too short when closed. But if I were you I would hang on to it a little longer, because waists on garments are rising, and this jacket would work super well paired with a higher waist.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885369 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:14:04 +0000 Aurore 1885369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These colors looks amazing on you! I agree with previous commenters that the jacket looks best open as it has an elegant shape that way. The necklace of photo #6 is great with the sweater neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885344 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 10:20:34 +0000 Mainelady 1885344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, ladies. I also think the jacket worn open was my best option. The outfit was warm and very functional. </p> <p>Sterling thank you so much for taking the time to really study my outfits for color. I am grateful! I have been very happy to be able to keep the colors I have! I like a lot of my clothes and really am hoping not to need to purchase more unless I have a specific need or a very fab want.</p> <p>Thank you for the votes to keep or donate the jacket. I was thinking of donating because I don’t wear the jacket very often anymore. After a period of an item sitting idle, I tend to pass them along to others who will enjoy wearing them (there are 3 teachers in my building who usually get first dibs and it is so much fun to see them rocking items that had fallen out of favor for me). I may keep the jacket for a while longer and give it another chance. I really like the idea of wearing it with a skirt (maybe one of the new ruched styles), Shevia.</p> <p>Rachylou, you are so right! Sheer nylons or bare skin are what those shoes need. They do get lots of wear when sock season is over.</p> <p>Oh, dear fabbers, I have gained so much from this challenge. I do feel like I have been gifted by getting to know you all. I look forward to seeing and reading more about you all.</p> <p>Warmest wishes for a Fab Friday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885314 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:18:32 +0000 rachylou 1885314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made good changes. I’m thinking the metallic shoes would be best with sheer nylons, but it’s too cold for that. The bib necklace would maybe be a good counterweight to the metallic flats in warmer months - you know, carry the bling theme thru the whole outfit... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885298 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 04:39:11 +0000 Jaime 1885298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also often dress from the shoes up, especially in when there are no weather constraints. I really like the mustard top on you every which way. Why don't you like the jacket? I think it would work especially good with skirts if you ever wear them. It is a bit short for the top tucked out maybe? Anyway, you look terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885277 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:56:53 +0000 Anonymous 1885277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Elizabeth said, it was really fun to get to "know" you and I look forward to seeing more of your outfits on your style journey. The color of the pullover is wonderful from what I can see. I like the necklace and shoes very much but agree about donating the jacket. It does not add anything but warmth. I like it best in 6, open so one can admire that beautiful necklace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885157 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:15:02 +0000 Katerina 1885157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit you wore is lovely, I like the jacket and I also prefer it worn open. It is a very elegant colour combination you have chosen and the silver necklace is absolutely amazing!<br /> I am so happy to have met you hear. Please, do keep posting your outfits and your thoughts and stories, it is a joy to read and see. Love to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885117 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:14:10 +0000 Elizabeth P 1885117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey MaineLady, it's been fun to get to "know" you through this challenge.&nbsp; I hope you continue to post outfits, I love your style.&nbsp; I'm glad your hair colour change hasn't necessitated a whole new wardrobe for you!</p> <p>I like the jacket, and vote keep.&nbsp; I do prefer it worn open, though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885103 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:49:46 +0000 JAileen 1885103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the necklace, the colors, and the jacket. Why do you want to donate it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885098 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:44:12 +0000 Cardiff girl 1885098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the necklace.Thes shoes go well with the colours of the outfit and I would keep the jacket it looks like it could go into a lot of outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885077 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:24:46 +0000 Anonymous 1885077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>MaineLady</b>!&nbsp; Your challenge goals were fascinating to me.&nbsp; Because I knew what your ultimate goal was, I checked each and every outfit for coloring against your hair.&nbsp; I failed to see one single miss (in my opinion) so I am thrilled that the majority of your winter clothes still work with your hair.&nbsp; YAY!!!! </p> <p>I really like today's outfit.&nbsp; That necklace is to die for!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1885073 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:18:32 +0000 Cee 1885073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-last-photo-challenge#post-1884942 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:58:34 +0000 Mainelady 1884942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday wrapped up the last day of my photo challenge. I have focused on color, but need to admit that I have learned so much more during this journey. I have had a chance to wear most of my winter colors and am happy that the majority still work with my hair.<br /> I have been happy wearing shoes for the last few days and wanted to wear my metallic pewter and gold flats. I built my wardrobe from the bottom up. That was not the best idea. I kept the pants and gold sweater, but changed my mind on everything else. Once again, the temperatures ruled my decision making. I will be happy when we warm up some. I will have more options.<br /> I was not unhappy with my outfit, but it really was more like something I would wear on the weekend and not to work. I wore what you see in #3 but added the silver bib necklace to brighten things up. With the clock ticking I headed out the door. Happiness factors were my DY necklace, bookending boots and hair and deciding that even if I was looking more casual than usual, I would be warm.<br /> Thoughts on color and styling? I am thinking the jacket may go into a donate pile. I haven’t worn it for about a year. As always, I appreciate your comments.</p> <p>Thank you all for your warm, honest and supportive welcome as I jumped in with my own little photo challenge. You fabbers really are the best! </p>