https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 07:30:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345625 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:53:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1345625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>misapb</b>, re: your suggestion, I'm thinking a black and white sandal would be fun with outfit number 1. Or a bone sandal on a black platform, that kind of thing? Not that I have anything like that, but it's fun to envision.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, thanks for your admiration and suggestion! I like the idea of a short jacket with the pants. </p> <p><b>Nebraskim</b>, no way! Really? that's so sweet of you--thank you!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345269 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:29:11 +0000 viva 1345269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love that zebra top. I would try it on in a second if I saw it in a store, and I would buy it if it looked as good on me as it does on you. It's really fantastic. You are supremely skilled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345237 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:49:42 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1345237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The combination of those olive chinos and the platform sandals is just fabulous on you and I like both tees, particularly the animal print version. Great casual outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345221 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:30:43 +0000 Nebraskim 1345221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this. You are becoming a style muse for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345214 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:20:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1345214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! You are so kind and encouraging. </p> <p><b>Suz</b> and <b>Karie</b>, I like your take on the surprise sleeves when the topper is removed. I often feel a little sad to cover up the sleeves, because so often I need to do so, for warmth! But it is fun to reveal them, and I should just think of that fun surprise.</p> <p><b>Caro</b> and <b>Lisap</b>, I'm flattered to be a sewing inspiration. I hope you do return to it! When I returned to sewing clothes after a lot of years when I just sewed the occasional curtain or so, I started with a vest as a kind of manageable yet interesting project.</p> <p><b>Lisap</b> and <b>Kiwigal</b>, thanks for your comments on the pants fit. I was actually quesitoning it with the photos, and I don't find the back view very flattering. But the fit feels good. They are the Sienna, a boyfriend fit from Lucky, if you want to look for them--forgot to put the specific cut in my description.</p> <p><b>Karie</b> and <b>Ingunn</b>, I get a lot of my fabrics online, though there are some very nice local fabric stores that I frequent as well. The fabrics for tee 1 came from <a href="http://sewingworkshop.com/" rel="nofollow">The Sewing Workshop</a> online and from Pacific Fabrics (local store). Those for tee 2 came from <a href="http://www.marcytilton.com/" rel="nofollow">Marcy Tilton</a> online. I also l<a href="http://www.emmaonesock.com/fabricindex.asp" rel="nofollow">ike Emma Onesock</a> online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345210 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:15:52 +0000 Neel 1345210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooohhh ... Both tops are so much fun! Obviously you get complimented :). I love both outfits on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345208 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:12:42 +0000 Angie 1345208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very fun uber casual looks. You look extra cheeky in the wide casual pants in #4. Might be nicer to pair with a shorter jacket to showcase the line of the pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are Arty Casual Chic in #3. That's just your look. Nicely done. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345197 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:01:35 +0000 jackiec 1345197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab T's!!! Great transitional looks, Firecracker. I like the stone topper in the first outfit as well. Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345090 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:14:01 +0000 Jaime 1345090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining the love for your tops, especially the first one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345082 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:58:39 +0000 Ingunn 1345082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I would like to know that, too! Making my own clothes came to a halt long ago&nbsp;when the sources for good fabrics dried up. I love your tees, they are equally fab and seem so versatile. I also adore the olive jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345075 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:25:15 +0000 Karie 1345075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how the addition of a topper to the tee in #1 completely changes the look. Take off the topper, and those fun sleeves are revealed! Both outfits are fab. May I ask, where do you purchase your fabrics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345016 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:20:54 +0000 Sal 1345016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the tees and the pics remind me why I do love a Raglan Sleeve!<br />These olive chinos&nbsp;are a perfect fit on you. &nbsp;I would love some pants that fit me as well.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345012 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:01:31 +0000 Anonymous 1345012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That tshirt is fantastic in both variations . Love it, and it suits you to a tee - yes, pun intended.</p> <p>And - you need to be wearing the olive pants as often as possible! &nbsp;Super flattering and what a great cut on you - wow , you look dynamite in this trim style:)</p> <p>Lastly , you are killing me with your MBM pieces. This fall, I am dusting off the sewing machine and serger and getting down to business.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345011 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:59:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1345011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great tops &amp; outfits &amp; what Suz said about when you remove the topper.<br />You are making me think about sewing again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345007 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:45:26 +0000 Suz 1345007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That first top is so much fun! I love how it completely changes character when you wear a topper. It must give you an inner chuckle to pull the topper off and reveal those striped sleeves. Really great pattern on you!&nbsp;</p> <p>I equally love the fluidity and ease of the second outfit. That, too, seems like a pattern made especially for you &nbsp;(not only <b>BY </b>you!). It is dynamic but not busy. Lovely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1345003 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:38:08 +0000 kellygirl 1345003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those tees are so flattering and fun! I love the pattern mixing in the first one but there is something about the second one that is just as enchanting! You are so talented and creative. Gorgeous outfits too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1344997 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:26:37 +0000 Parsley 1344997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you get compliments on that first top- it's super fun!<br />You are the queen of arty tops, and that "made by me" brand is an enviable one for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1344974 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:49:09 +0000 misapb 1344974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the first outfit. &nbsp;Looks simultaneously fun, bad-ass, and chic. &nbsp;I would like to see shoes that book-end the look a little more, but I'm unable to come up with a concrete suggestion at the moment. &nbsp;I got a sewing machine for Christmas (still in the box, sadly)&nbsp;and your handmade clothes are so inspiring! &nbsp;And I'm buying that belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1344955 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:26:44 +0000 krishnidoux 1344955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, very cute! I totally get you on the first tee being soooo appealing. All outfits are fun and dynamic here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-transitional-dressing-in-arty-tees#post-1344952 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:22:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1344952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A couple of work outfits here. Coincidentally, both feature raglan-sleeved tees made from the same pattern. The tee in the second outfit reflects an alteration to the pattern that added some fabric to the back in a pleat, giving it a swing shape. I really like both of these t-shirts, but the first one is especially fun to me. I always get compliments on it. These outfits feel like transitional dressing: wearing some summer pieces while leaning toward fall. I wore the jackets for the cool mornings, but didn't need them later in the day.</p> <p>The outfits:</p> <p>1-3 (worn to work Sunday): olive chinos with brass studs down the sides (Lucky); mixed-print raglan sleeve tee in purple, green, off-white, teal, red burnout print and charcoal and ivory stripe (made by me); stone and cream leather belt (Annette Goertz); brass and silver earrings and brass and silver bead bracelet (Lucky); stone hemp zip up hooded jacket (Layers Squared); gray platform sandals (DV by Dolce Vita); taupe hobo bag (Aunts &amp; Uncles).</p> <p>4-6 (worn to work Monday): stone linen trousers (NYDJ, Wylie); purple, ivory, and black mixed zebra print and striped raglan-sleeved swing tee (made by me); pewter leather cutout belt (Fossil); olive jacket (Laundry by Shelli Segal); taupe metallic suede high-top sneakers (Paul Green); taupe hobo bag (Aunts &amp; Uncles).</p> <p>Thanks for looking! All comments and suggestions welcome. </p> <p>&nbsp; </p>