https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 19:04:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1383088 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:07:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1383088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your styling of this vest, Janet. The whole outfit is great on you--the pendant adds a bit of interest, subtly brightening the blacks. I like the ruffles on the vest, as they give it a unique, arty look. <br />I think I can almost envision this vest over a white v-neck short-sleeved tee, although it might not dress that far down all that well. Maybe worth a try. Also when you said the armholes are not roomy, I wondered about layering it over a tank in warmer weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1383056 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 02:51:06 +0000 Zibbets 1383056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how you made this you.&nbsp;I think the ruffles on the black are very unexpected and interesting. I love the shots of red and gold and I do like the black shirt with it. I think with the ruffles, a contrasting shirt might be too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382922 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:47:31 +0000 catgirl 1382922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The vest is so flattering, and I like this steampunky vibe of how you've styled it.&nbsp; Is the detail removable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382914 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 23:42:31 +0000 Suz 1382914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Ingunn, Denise, and texstyle on this. Despite the fact that I do not bat for Team Ruffle, I bat hard for this particular vest, and for your ability to style it in its current form.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382876 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:17:22 +0000 Mochi 1382876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cut and color. The pockets or flaps or whatever they are look a little large and conspicuous for me. Maybe you can live with that? The overall look is great on you, and very flattering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382824 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 20:48:44 +0000 Anonymous 1382824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I think it would be great over a knit top that had higher armholes, too. You look great Janet. I swear you'd look glamorous and arty in a Hefty bag.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382816 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 20:37:13 +0000 Anonymous 1382816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love how you styled the vest. The low contrast between the shirt and vest give off a really cool, I am in control vibe. You are wearing the vest instead of the vest wearing you. If that makes any sense at all. The plaid clutch is a genius addition. </p> <p>I am really bad at visioning pieces together but I wonder what the vest would look like with a sleeved body con midi dress and heeled feminine booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382800 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:54:50 +0000 CocoLion 1382800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it exactly as styled. &nbsp;I love the black on black between the BB shirt and the AF vest.</p> <p>As for the ruffles, I'm thinking keep them. &nbsp;And I am not on team ruffle. &nbsp;They make the vest unique.</p> <p>LOVE the addition of the plaid clutch and the way it matches the shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382790 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:42:50 +0000 Diana 1382790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I really like this, Janet.&nbsp; I love the juxtaposition of feminine and masculine here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382770 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:04:06 +0000 Sal 1382770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also keep the ruffles...I think they add a quirkiness to the vest. It looks a great piece, but I can see how it is hard to wear at the moment with all the looser fit tops.</p> <p>I think it would look great with a tee, I think that could be a fun look, My sister always looks great in her vest with a tank under with jeans.</p> <p>I adore your last look with the blazer on, this is just stellar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382766 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:57:53 +0000 texstyle 1382766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd keep the vest as it is for it's designer intended look. The frills add just a touch of feminine to a menswear look - I really like it and I'm not into ruffles or frills per se. I also think this same top and vest would work with black pants (or maybe white) for a more dressy look. LOVE the red/burgundy accents. Overall I think it's a fantastic outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382758 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:39:21 +0000 Ingunn 1382758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am torn on removing the frills. I can see why you'd want to, but they make the piece more special, and I think <i>that</i> is an element that works well with your style, which I perceive as a bit arty in a roc'n roll way. The way you've mixed it up here works great, I think. It's definitely a statement piece, and who doesn't love an Anne Fontaine? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382742 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:21:35 +0000 Janet 1382742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!&nbsp;</p> <p>Laura, great creative suggestions! I will play with this some more. The trouble with my chambray shirt and most other shirts that I have is that they are roomier in the arm opening than the vest is, so I get fabric bunching up in the armpit. This vest does not have generous armholes -- if it did, I would have way more options for it. As it is, the vest works with tailored tops that don't have big arm openings. A fitted turtleneck is one option that might work.&nbsp;</p> <p>Diane, I have not looked at the pockets closely, but I suspect you are right. The ruffles just seem to be sewn on, although sewn on well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, thank you! I was definitely trying to toughen it up. At first I had on distressed BF jeans with high-heeled black booties, which worked, but the distressing felt just a little too ALGO somehow.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going to keep this vest and I'll continue to play with it some more as-is before deciding on&nbsp;removing the ruffles. I welcome more suggestions!</p> <p>I've discovered wearing this so far today that I really like having the vest peeking out from inside the blazer (without the scarf). It really plays up the menswear/3-pc-suit vibe. I've gotten compliments already too, which is interesting.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382713 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:43:18 +0000 Angie 1382713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love what you did in #4. You toughened up the frill and made it new.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382691 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:08:52 +0000 Anonymous 1382691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the idea of the vest for you Janet. My first&nbsp;thought was to remove the pocket frills actually, before I even realised that was a possible suggestion of yours. You may just be able to cut them off very close to the seam and just sort of pull out the remaining threads of fabric, for a clean finish. I also rather like the low contrast between shirt and vest in #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382676 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:57:02 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1382676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I somehow want more contrast in color between your shirt and the vest, even though I hear what you're saying about white being too obvious. Maybe chambray? Cream? Another color? What about dressing it down over a graphic tee or just a plain tee? Basic sweater? That might make the ruffled pockets seem more quirky and less super-girly. </p> <p>I love the shapes overall and the burgundy outerwear is killer on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tomboy-trying-to-save-an-orphan#post-1382672 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:50:10 +0000 Janet 1382672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been on a bit of a project lately to work my orphaned tailored vests into outfits. Not sure how successful this is, but here it is nonetheless. I welcome suggestions!</p> <p>This beautiful vest is my only thing I've ever purchased from Anne Fontaine. The fit is wonderful, and I like the menswear vibe. However, I'm not sure the pocket detail is quite my thing anymore, or if its doing my shape any favors. Buttoned up its very strict, which I'm not feeling right now. </p> <p>A white button front shirt felt a little too obvious, but in the pics, I wonder if the black is working. To play off the masculine vibe, I wore my tomboy jeans and an old pocket watch that was my great-uncle's. </p> <p>Black footwear seemed too boring, so I chose the dark red booties, which then seemed to call for some other dark red touch. So out came the plaid clutch. </p> <p>Then I went a little crazy with the burgundy -- just for outerwear. Threw on the burgundy blazer and scarf, which now makes the clutch clash. Switched out for the black clutch (but didn't get a picture). </p> <p>Believe it or not, this took less time to do than to explain in writing. ;-)</p> <p>So tell me, what do you think about this vest? Should I sell it? Keep working with it? Remove the ruffles from pockets (could be tricky, plus they are a cute feminine detail)?</p> <p>Vest: Anne Fontaine<br /> Shirt: Brooks Bros<br /> Jeans: AG Tomboy<br /> Boots: Matisse<br /> Blazer: Elizabeth &amp; James </p>