https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:08:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1039015 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 07:04:43 +0000 Day Vies 1039015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure the naysayers love you but their eyes aren't half as good as yours <br />I love this jacket how you have it styled here. My only suggestion is try cobalt with this jacket. I recall you have a cobalt tunic. I think it would look fabulous with this jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038444 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:44:57 +0000 AviaMariah 1038444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this with the all black. &nbsp;I agree that it probably wouldn't fit your style worn any other way. &nbsp;Your DH etc probably just don't see this as your usual but sometimes that's what makes a piece fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038303 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:59:29 +0000 Eliza 1038303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah- not a bit of frump to be had here. &nbsp;On the contrary, to my eye this outfit is perfection. &nbsp; Love the idea of a bit of rough in the mix, though the elegance remains. &nbsp;Totally Deborah, totally works. &nbsp;Love it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038211 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:30:08 +0000 carolbee 1038211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I loved it when you first showed it and I still love it. Just ignore the family!! Thats what I do when I love something but DH doesn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038152 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:49:46 +0000 Marley 1038152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For floral - I think this is good (as I have a bit of an aversion to floral!)&nbsp; To me, it reminds me of smoke - which I like!&nbsp; What about mixing a leather or faux leather topper with it?&nbsp; That would edge it up even more.&nbsp; I love those booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038121 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 01:50:57 +0000 Suz 1038121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. Well, I can see it in a way...some "older women" do wear floral patterns, after all, or used to, in the days when we were all young. But for the association to stick it must mean that he hasn't noticed younger women wearing them much. And this pattern seems quite different from the old fashioned ones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038118 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 01:48:54 +0000 Deborah 1038118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think there is something about patterns that makes him think of my mum, or at least 'older women' lol. My DH is quite conservative </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038108 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 01:18:39 +0000 Suz 1038108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting about DH's take.&nbsp;</p> <p>Is it because of an aversion to pattern generally, or because he prefers <b>you </b>in solids? And if so, I wonder if that is because it is what he is used to, or whether he senses something in you (that we might not see) that doesn't suit pattern.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1038055 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:25:39 +0000 Deborah 1038055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies, I will let my loved ones know that my "style savvy YLF family" think the jacket is ok DH generally doesn't like patterns on me and I am not sure what my mum and sister think but they do both have very different styles to me... it hasn't stopped me wearing it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037823 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:14:51 +0000 Beth Ann 1037823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, we love it!&nbsp; It's a distinctive piece that totally suits your style in such a flattering way.&nbsp; Wear often!&nbsp; They'll come around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037794 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:53:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1037794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh oh...your family is in trouble Deb....Angie wants a word with them - lol!</p> <p>I ADORE everything about this jacket - the cut, the floral pattern, the lightness. Yep - LOVE IT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037771 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:30:37 +0000 nancylee 1037771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this works beautifully the way you've styled it, Deborah. &nbsp;Wear it and enjoy!</p> <p>Is it&nbsp;possible that your family members just have a poison eye for florals? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037767 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:28:33 +0000 rachylou 1037767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket with the boots. Tough floral is right </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037760 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:25:32 +0000 texstyle 1037760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, your YLF family seems to really like it - so there!&nbsp; I think you look great in this.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037753 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:18:02 +0000 citygirldc 1037753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037606 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:51:22 +0000 Angie 1037606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer to the power of killer. </p> <p>Nice to see you break up the all black from head to toe. This is super flattering and attractive. Brings out your pretty eyes. I can't for the life of me understand why your family dislike the jacket. I need to have a word with all of them. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037551 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:07:24 +0000 In My Joi 1037551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This look is FAB on you Deborah!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037536 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:46:53 +0000 Sara L. 1037536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the jacket with the monochrome florals.&nbsp; I think it fits with your style while being a nod to spring.&nbsp;Too bad your family doesn't see it your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037500 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:55:01 +0000 Suz 1037500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What the others said. I am wondering why the family dislikes it? Hmmm. And I agree with Shevia -- it would work with other neutrals as well. Like ink. Or grey.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, I have been missing this jacket! I remember it from last year. I figured it was one of those that was seasonally not great for fall/ winter (my own jackets really do have their seasons, with different fabrications and weights) so I had assumed it was just resting until its proper time. Glad to see it again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037468 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:24:14 +0000 Jaime 1037468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I am also wondering what your family is thinking. Frumpy cannot be it! I think the jacket&nbsp;would work with other neutrals too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037467 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:17:47 +0000 AnnieMouse 1037467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting that so many of your family aren't on board. I think it seems like a nice nod to spring ("Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.") whilst remaining within your personal vibe (black and white!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037453 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:48:18 +0000 Debra 1037453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, the soft greys are great with all black and I see it as tough and arty here. I think it would also look great with a plain white shift.<br /> Nothing frumpy at all about this jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037446 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:39:19 +0000 Lantana 1037446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The family must be seeing something that isn't evident in the photos. I'm blowed if I can figure what that could be.<br /> Or is it that the jacket is pretty rather than arty?<br /> Do they perhaps see it as not your usual style?<br /> Interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037441 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:24:34 +0000 Caro in Oz 1037441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why do they dislike it Deborah? I think&nbsp;It looks good. Does it work with your complex geometries pieces&nbsp;too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037434 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:13:45 +0000 Anonymous 1037434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks nice, Deborah! I am loving your new earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037433 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:08:29 +0000 Momo 1037433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the all black. I think you are right it could be frumpy without the tough/arty backdrop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-tough-floral#post-1037430 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:02:39 +0000 Deborah 1037430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fabbers,</p> <p>Spring makes me want to wear my jackets. I like this floral jacket that I bought last year, however my DH, DS, Mum and Sister all dislike it </p> <p>I prefer it in a 'tough" all black ensemble. Worn any other way I suspect would take it into frump territory.</p> <p>Skinny jeans, cowl neck sleeveless jersey top and floral blazer with peep toe booties.</p> <p>Always appreciate your thoughts.</p> <p>xxx Deborah </p>