https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:14:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092916 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:49:08 +0000 Jeanie 1092916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit&nbsp;and you are a great knitter. &nbsp;Are you happy with the outfit?</p> <p>Funny, you touched on a few fashion moments&nbsp;that I've been thinking about lately. &nbsp;I just had that moment recently when I tried on a pair of jeans and thought that this is why people call jeans comfortable! &nbsp;Until then I was ready to write off jeans as instruments of torture that I wasn't going to put up with anymore. &nbsp;</p> <p>Then last weekend after a long search for taupe leather boots,&nbsp;I just finally gave in and bought taupe suede booties. &nbsp;I remember standing in the store thinking "why do the taupe ones always come in suede?". &nbsp;I&nbsp;decided if I ever find taupe leather ones then so be it but until then suede it is. &nbsp;</p> <p>I also think that mental associations with outfits make me more satisfied with them. &nbsp;It's fun, at least for me, to feel&nbsp;part of a story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092586 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 01:13:28 +0000 Aida 1092586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute outfit, and more than appropriate for a little walk! It looks like a good casual outfit all around. Semi tuck looks good, would look fine with the jacket as others have said. If you want a bit of further playfulness with it, try doing it asymmetrically with the tuck off to one side or the other.</p> <p>EDIT: graphic illustration, since my description wasn't very good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092339 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:36:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 1092339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for this outfit - it is perfect. <br />I agree with you about the Style Statement words but I had the thought that maybe the use of&nbsp;adjectives &amp;&nbsp;nouns was intentional so we wouldn't forget our 20% part. My descriptor is&nbsp;organic creative </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092331 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:29:16 +0000 Aquamarine 1092331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You own this look. I think the semi-tuck looks fantastic on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092316 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:11:44 +0000 Suz 1092316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful outfit. Everything you wear is in harmony with everything else, and with you - your style is beautifully cohesive and coherent.&nbsp;</p> <p>I definitely see the Hugo influence! Loved the textures of the clothing in that film and the use of shine as well --&nbsp;</p> <p>And your <b>BELT!</b>! I want one! That is perfection!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, I am learning at your feet. I am not a retro girly tomboy or a Dickensian waif...but I adore your skillful blend of neutrals (perfect for your own colouring) and your careful attention to detail.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092303 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:01:29 +0000 E 1092303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got to run, but Angie thanks so much for chiming in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092225 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:01:21 +0000 Angie 1092225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a super cute Retro Girly Tomboy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092207 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:45:57 +0000 Debra 1092207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092201 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:41:17 +0000 E 1092201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel, you're so nice! Every morning I've promised myself I won't write a lot, just a quick intro to the pics,&nbsp;and every morning I've failed. I'm glad it doesn't annoy you!</p> <p>MG, thnx for throwing out some more words: so much to mull over! Now get back to work at your awesome job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092189 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:31:04 +0000 MuseumGal 1092189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Modern Victorian Gamine Philosopher?</p> <p>purposeful juxtaposition of modern and victorian - plus victorian suggests a bit steampunky in a way that edwardian or dickonsonian does not, and covers the whole english countryside bit</p> <p>dang it, i've got to get back to working! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092175 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:23:59 +0000 Neel 1092175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That color palette looks totally old English! And the jacket and the shoes have a very vintage appeal to them. The pendant makes me all dreamy! You have one heck of a style! Next time I will sit with a coffee to read your post A good read deserves coffee.</p> <p>Get well soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092126 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:38:32 +0000 E 1092126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got so distracted by Lyra I forgot to reply to everyone else! Sorry!</p> <p>Thanks everyone: I'm so surprised at the positive feedback, but good surprised. I'll leave the semituck alone when I put on a jacket next time...I have such a long torso that semitucking always looks/feels a bit weird to me, so that's probably why I didn't like the belt &amp; jacket hem being close to the same line.</p> <p>Diane, isn't the suede thing annoying?! As if boots aren't usually worn in fall/winter, which sees more&nbsp;inclement weather. My sweater's actually grey; I think my camera was having a difficult time with its white balance and came out a touch too blue.</p> <p>Viva, those are fun suggestions! I do have a pair of colourful fingerless gloves, and I plan to knit more in the future, so I'll try that out. And I have a couple little silk scarves, although I find it tricky to tie them in a way that works with my short neck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092123 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:35:08 +0000 E 1092123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MG, oh my goodness, does that mean I get a talking polar bear as steed?! Please?! That was such a nice thing to say!&nbsp;I sadly do not get along with Dickens (give me any other 18th or 19th century British novelist and I'm happy, so I don't know why this is), but thanks so much&nbsp;for throwing out a suggestion. I hadn't thought of myself as steam-punkish before, but I do admire that aesthetic! Will ponder further: it would be fun to work in a literary reference. I'm so verbal it's funny I haven't managed to pin down a descriptor before now. But then, succinctness isn't my forte. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1092114 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:28:32 +0000 MuseumGal 1092114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you as a grown up Lyra (His Dark Materials).<br />How about Modern Dickensonian as a descriptor?&nbsp; Although that doesn't quite capture the steam-punkish vibe you flirt with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091762 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:43:23 +0000 LACeleste 1091762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look completely cute! You are a great fashion philosopher---I enjoy your musings very much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091750 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:34:56 +0000 viva 1091750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit! There is a big part of me that is gamine-tomboy-urchin, and I think you've done a wonderful job. You just look beautiful, and I hope you continue to feel better.<br />The only possible additions might be some cute colorful fingerless gloves and a little scarf around your neck. Both are definitely in the tomboy vibe and would just be a nice way to revise this look for the next time, especially if there is a nip in the air. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091743 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:26:29 +0000 Tricia 1091743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look really cute - I love the watch/necklace. So unusual and with sentimental value to boot!</p> <p>I hope you're feeling better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091739 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:20:17 +0000 Astrid 1091739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's perfect! In fact it's my favourite so far, I could see myself wearing this too just as it is. I love the soft colors and the proportions are just right. I think the semi tuck looks good, and fab belt! Agree with the other about keeping the semi tuck even when wearing the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091676 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:27:18 +0000 amiable 1091676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look completely terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091666 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:22:07 +0000 Jorja 1091666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091665 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:21:14 +0000 Anonymous 1091665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do see the Hugo influence. You wear it well. I love your unusual necklace and the lovely muted blue of your sweater. I agree, why are Taupe shoes or boots always in suede?&nbsp; And I agree with Shevia, I would like to see you semi tuck when wearing the jacket. I don't think I would change anything else about your outfir though, I love as is. </p> <p>Oh, and get well soon.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091662 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:20:00 +0000 Jude 1091662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, I love this so much! I haven't seen any of your other WIW's so I have no idea how you dress when you're <i>not </i>sick, but I really feel like it cannot possibly get any better. PLEASE wear this outfit again. There's no need to tweak anything. No worries, you did master the semi-tuck. I love how the pieces are playing together, and the accessories are just wonderful! I couldn't think of a necklace that would work better with this tomboyish outfit. (And now you have me longing for an old-fashioned gold pocketwatch... ;-))<br />I hope you'll soon feel as great as you look! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091658 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:18:06 +0000 Anonymous 1091658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no suggestions, I think this looks perfect. I think you should semi-tuck with the jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091613 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:21:47 +0000 Jaime 1091613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your accessories! I am not even an accessory person but that belt and watch necklace is fantastic (and the sentiment just adds). You did a great semi-tuck and I would like to see the semi-tuck together with the jacket. You look great - hope you&nbsp;feel better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-ish#post-1091606 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:12:34 +0000 E 1091606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday I felt worse again, so I wanted super comfy clothes. I grabbed this soft cosy pullover/jumper out of the closet, since the weather's slowly cooling off (it's a wool blend so not as warm as full wool) and, thinking of Aziraphale's post (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/womens-clothing-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....d-the-ugly</a>),&nbsp;my 100% cotton, super soft and comfortable&nbsp;jeans. I thrifted these a couple of years ago, and I remember trying them on in the dressing room and understanding for the first time ever why people call jeans comfortable! hehe They do grow a bit with each wearing, and since they were about due for a wash I had to belt them to keep them up. In an attempt to make this look more like an outfit and less like pjs, I did a semituck (which I almost never do, so I doubt I've masted it yet) to show off my map print belt.&nbsp;Both the sweater and jeans are slouchy&nbsp;and&nbsp;super casual and plain&nbsp;(although the sweater does have adorable&nbsp;shoulder buttons), albeit cosy,&nbsp;and I hadn't paired them together before, so it didn't quite feel like me. Then I&nbsp;added hand knit socks and&nbsp;this long pendant necklace; my mom gave it to me on my 12th birthday and it has a watch hidden inside. The sentiment and little secret the necklace contains&nbsp;somehow made me feel&nbsp;more like an orphaned urchin-y tomboy a la the movie&nbsp;Hugo, which then made me feel better about it. I have no clue why I feel happier when my outfits have certain mental associations, but I just go with it and humour myself. ;)</p> <p>I went for my walk in the morning, when the weather was crisp, but I wanted to stick to a quiet neutral palette. So I added a lightweight taupe-ish&nbsp;blazer (whose hemline competed with the belt so I just&nbsp;pulled my jumper down), the grey hat I knit last month, and my light taupe ankle boots. I got these last fall, because I really wanted something to bookend my hair (can we talk about how taupe shoes are always suede? which drives me nuts since it's so much more delicate than leather), and they were the start of my ankle boot obsession. Until then, I'd avoided booties, but the laced ones made me fall in love!</p> <p>I'm feeling much better today and think the worst is behind me, thank heavens. This might sound strange, but putting on real clothes, even casual, cosy ones, makes me feel a bit better about being sick than staying in my pjs all day (I don't have separate loungewear). And being dressed already&nbsp;makes it easy for me to go for a walk when I feel up for it, which always improves my mood.</p> <p>Leaving aside my sickness, does anyone have suggestions to improve this outfit? It was so comfy and well suited for my park walk I'm tempted to repeat it, but I'm not sure if it needs tweaking. To remind people, my style inspirations include gamine, vintage, and English countryside looks (as well as a bunch of other things I listed in my profile).&nbsp;&nbsp;I think I need to come up with a style descriptor as shorthand for when I'm asking for advice!&nbsp;My 'style statement' from the book of that title was cultivated nostalgia, but I'm not sure that's useful to anyone but me. And it drives me nuts that the book puts the 80% word as an adjective and the 20% one as a noun, since I think that gives more weight to the 20%. </p>