https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 21:48:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1884201 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:18:54 +0000 Mainelady 1884201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Rachylou. That scarf is one of my favorites, but is purely for adornment. It is a brushed velvet on one side and the polka dots are the same fabric. It is too small and not a good fabric for our weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1884190 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:58:48 +0000 rachylou 1884190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way you’re wearing the scarf in 2 with this cowl neck - although maybe it could be longer and it probably isn’t doing much in terms of weather proofing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1884072 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:34:05 +0000 Mainelady 1884072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Torontogirl and Bonnie. </p> <p>Suzanimal, wearing my hair up is a good idea, to minimize bulk. I used to wear it up and half up often. Since my hair has been in transition to my natural white/ gray I haven’t worn it up much. I’ll give it a try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1883928 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:13:33 +0000 Bonnie 1883928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 looks great to me. The vest and accessories really up the wow factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1883912 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:11:44 +0000 Suzanimal 1883912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with other posters who suggested a turtleneck BUT I thought all the outfits looked nice on you. I especially liked #3 and #4.</p> <p>Have you considered pulling back your hair to de-bulk around the neck? I have a chunky turtleneck that makes me feel bulky and I found wearing my hair pulled back really helps. My hair is about the same length as yours so I do a half up just so the sides aren't hitting right at the thick neck of the sweater adding bulk.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1883896 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:17:36 +0000 Helena 1883896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think you look terrific - definitely no sausage on toothpicks in these photos! :D</p> <p>I do hear what you are saying about the cowl - I have similar cowl issues. However, it LOOKS terrific, and not too bulky at all. I especially like the plaid scarf tied below it - looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1883833 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:24:42 +0000 Mainelady 1883833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Cee and Joy! You have me laughing so hard. Now I will be on the lookout for neck wrinkles and double chins! Rushing off to grab a turtleneck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1883768 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 02:15:46 +0000 Anonymous 1883768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Cee. I preferred cowl necks until one day I realized that they bookend neck wrinkles and double chins. Back to turtle necks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1883761 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 01:38:28 +0000 Cee 1883761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>**Bunny hops bound hand, foot and gagged into forum before falling over and has gag removed by a somewhat startled Angie** </p> <p>Don't listen to that damn cowlneck, ML ! It's been secretly conspiring against your turtlenecks since day one to take over as your wardrobe favourite ! I was going to warn you when it grabbed me last night and stuffed me in the cellar ! ...It's evil I tells ya !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882931 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:09:29 +0000 Mainelady 1882931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for your kind words, Dana, Joy and Karen. They mean a lot to me. It is very helpful to hear how others see an outfit. Your comments help me try to see my outfits through a less critical lense. </p> <p>Joy, I really like chunky jewelry. I have recently identified that I like most things with some substance to them. That may be size, weight, thickness. I usually pick big or bold over dainty. I tend to layer up my daintier pieces of jewelry, as seen with my necklaces and bracelets.<br /> Maybe that is going to be part of my personal challenge: wearing the substantial pieces I prefer without looking too bulky or overwhelming my petite size. Other than my chest and broad shoulders I am quite petite and very small boned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882910 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:44:37 +0000 karen13 1882910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like joy my faves are 4 then 3. I think you look great in a cowl neck. I think in 4 and 3 the darker color breaks up the light top with a nice vertical line.</p> <p>I think we are all much harder on ourselves than reality warrants. All these look good!! Just giving my personal faves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882906 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:43:28 +0000 Anonymous 1882906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to be warm enough. My favorites are 3 and 4. I agree with Angie that you look good in chunky jewellry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882864 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 01:41:20 +0000 Dana 1882864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your outfits! #2 and #4 with the vest are my favorites...but I totally understand if they felt too bulky. (I can relate...I never wear anything bulky on my top half.) I totally agree with Angie-gorgeous colors for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882860 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 01:29:23 +0000 Mainelady 1882860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you JAileen. It did feel ok on. I was more concerned with how bulky it looked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882856 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 01:06:58 +0000 JAileen 1882856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the top looks really good on you. A scarf seems superfluous, though, with a cowl. The vest looks good with it. If it didn’t feel good, though, that’s different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882847 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:38:07 +0000 Mainelady 1882847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you tanstafl. The sweater and necklace without the vest will work and I will look forward to wearing them on a milder day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882842 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:21:41 +0000 tanstaafl 1882842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 and 4 the best as well. I’m not a big fan of scarves with cowl neck sweaters like this one. What about the sweater and necklace without the vest? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882835 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:59:22 +0000 Mainelady 1882835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, you are so kind. Perhaps I need to look at myself with a less critical eye. If I saw this outfit on someone else, I would like it a lot and I might not even notice the strong upper body. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882822 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:40:08 +0000 Anonymous 1882822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>MaineLady</b>. &nbsp;I saw your comment about not wanting to showcase your&nbsp;shoulders and chest. &nbsp;I went back and reviewed number 1 again. &nbsp;</p> <p>I admit I am only seeing you from a single angle, but I do not see anything the least bit negative about your shoulder line/chest. &nbsp;Number 1 remains my favorite. &nbsp;However, having said that, I fully respect a woman's right to dress to please herself. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882745 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:34:52 +0000 Mainelady 1882745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, thank you. #4 seems to be a look I am wearing a lot in this cold weather.</p> <p>Angie thanks! I do like the cream with my hair quite a bit. The color and the chunky jewelry were happiness factors for me.</p> <p>Thank you, Sterling. Turtlenecks could be one of my signature pieces because I wear so many of them. In early autumn I am so eager to pull them out of a drawer, but after months of wearing them, I begin to feel like my outfits are predictable, I won’t say boring, because I would hurt my own feelings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882694 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:08:41 +0000 Anonymous 1882694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a reason why turtlenecks are such a classic style.&nbsp; They look fabulous and serve a very important purpose.&nbsp; I happen to like the cowl neck just as much though.&nbsp; I see the issue though.&nbsp; My favorite is number 1 because it looks minimal and sleek.&nbsp; The colors and textures say it all.&nbsp; You look fabulous.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882639 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:41:54 +0000 Angie 1882639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 and #4 best. FABULOUS. The cream is gorgeous with your hair, and the chunky jewellery works well with the large cowl.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882634 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:32:01 +0000 lyn67 1882634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nr 4 is best of all!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882575 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:54:20 +0000 Mainelady 1882575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth P, the cowl with the other pieces didn’t feel too bulky and I didn’t have to adjust anything during the day. I thought it looked too bulky and had the sausage on toothpicks image in my mind when I left the house.</p> <p>Shevia, thank you for the suggestion. My first go to is a turtleneck, but your suggestion is really a good one. Wearing a light sweater with a simple neckline would work really well. I don’t have a cream one, but I do have a lovely russet color I will try.</p> <p>SarahD, I so agree with you. I am learning as I go and sometimes it is a very small detail change that can make a huge difference in the fab factor of an outfit.</p> <p>Thank you Katerina. Initially I like the simple chic factor of the cowlneck and the pants, but I didn’t like how my shoulders and chest looked to broad. They are, but I don’t want to showcase that. I do wear the long plaid scarf with that outfit. I like how the length of the scarf draws the eye vertical, instead of horizontal. I would have happily worn that outfit, except I knew I needed another layer for warmth. I love my turtlenecks and I love my vests, but towards the end of winter I am getting a little tired of them. </p> <p>Jussie, thank you. I am glad you think the outfits look good. I am perhaps a bit to critical of how bulky things look on me. I didnt feel constricted, which is important. I need to have ease of movement and warmth, so I lean towards fabrics with some stretch, or room and often wear my vest unzipped. I think the vests look so polished when closed, so I tend to close them for meetings, or times when I am not on the one with students. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882551 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:14:29 +0000 jussie 1882551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like the look of the cowl neck in all these outfits, they’re very stylish and suit you to a T. However, if it felt too bulky and constricted, then that’s no good. You’ve got to be comfy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882547 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:59:56 +0000 Katerina 1882547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the outfit. The cowl neck looks great with the equestrian pants and no 1 is chic and perfect. Understand you must layer for warmth, though. I like both the scarves, but the larger scarf in no 3 stands out - to my eye it adds length and the proportion is really good. The rendition with the vest does not look bulky in the picture, I like it a lot. The volume is balanced by the narrow pants and the outfit looks great. A different thing is how it feels when you wear it, I get it. I have no other idea than swapping the cowl neck for a turtle neck. Do you wear the scarf in no3 with the vest as well? I bet it would look great (but maybe to warm)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882542 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:17:05 +0000 SarahD8 1882542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all you need to do is sub in a turtleneck next time and you are all set. For me a big benefit of a capsule challenge has been identifying these little tweaks and then filing them away so I know the best ways to wear a particular garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882527 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:54:02 +0000 Jaime 1882527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the maximal look with the vest and necklace, but the same outfit minus the cowl (with a simpler collared sweater) might seem less bulky and still look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882502 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:10:16 +0000 Elizabeth P 1882502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think all renditions look great, but I can see how the combo of cowl and vest might FEEL bulky. Lesson learned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-work-photo-challenge-day-14#post-1882470 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:00:50 +0000 Mainelady 1882470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was nice while it lasted- a brief flirtation with mild temperatures. It is time to bundle up and layer again. My base layer was a cream cowl neck sweater with tan equestrian pants and two tone Sorel boots. I tried out a couple of scarves and adding my brown vest. After adding accessories I wished I had chosen a cream turtleneck ( egads, back to the turtlenecks....I really should own stock in that style).<br /> The cowl neck had too much bulk with the scarves and the vest, but I did not have time to change, so off I went. I didn’t dislike my outfit, but I didn’t feel fab either.<br /> Individually I like all the pieces, but they didn’t work as well together as I had imagined. Thoughts for future styling? </p>