https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:47:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1057040 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:07:50 +0000 janebrown 1057040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally love the cream jacket. The tailored lines really suit you. I also really like the black and white outfit - especially ith the shorter boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051675 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:15:57 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1051675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love the color combo and wonder if a top that was a touch more fluid or a tighter knit would work better.&nbsp; I find fine gauge knits to be much more flattering.&nbsp; I also see that the band on the top creates two horizontal lines in an area that you see as your harder to fit area.&nbsp; I think you could still work the look with either a less voluminous skirt or a non-banded top.</p> <p>Outfit #2 is great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051668 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:56:41 +0000 amiable 1051668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm... Thanks for the insight Angie - I usually wear this skirt lower - so that the elasticized part isn't in such a thick place. &nbsp;But the top required it to be higher up. &nbsp;If I have any other "bottoms" that have a high enough waist, I'll try it again. &nbsp;But I'm definitely watching for a replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051647 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:42:32 +0000 Angie 1051647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With regards to the top and skirt combo, Amy&nbsp;- it's the pleated and elasticated style of the skirt that is probably giving you that "thick around the middle" feeling, and not necessarily the fact that you matched it with a short and fluid top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051555 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:51:53 +0000 amiable 1051555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - Thanks all for your comments! &nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, I LOVE the color of the cropped top in #1-2. &nbsp;It's why I picked it up, and I really hope I can replace it soon. It's a very saturated version of navy that I think is fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051550 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:49:11 +0000 Anonymous 1051550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the navy/green color combo in the first outfit. It looks good in the photo but you need to feel comfortable wearing it. I like both boot looks with the second look. The white jacket would be a good topper for this outfit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051541 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:30:59 +0000 shedev 1051541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the second outfit, with both of the&nbsp;boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051520 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:49:59 +0000 Jaime 1051520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colors in the first picture are great. It may be that you would prefer a roomier crop - or no crop at all, you certainly don't need to make them work. Your second outfit is terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051507 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:00:19 +0000 Deborah 1051507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits, but you have to be comfortable:). I think it is a wise woman who recognizes and can discern which trends will work for her and which won't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051499 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:23:31 +0000 Anonymous 1051499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your boot outfit, both boots look good to me!</p> <p>I think the cropped sweater and skirt looks nice too, but If you don't feel comfortable then out it should go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051488 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 08:57:44 +0000 Neel 1051488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like picture 1! &nbsp;The cropped top does work on you in my opinion. &nbsp;But then it all depends on your comfort factor. &nbsp;I wouldn't look good in something that I do not *feel* good in.</p> <p>Do you think a roomier version of the cropped top might help? &nbsp;It still wouldn't solve the issue of showing the cami though. &nbsp;A fun contrasting cami might help you feel less conscious about it.</p> <p>Your Friday outfit is fab! &nbsp;Love your boots and great choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051458 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 06:21:15 +0000 CocoLion 1051458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good observations. &nbsp;Love your trendy WIW today, the black and white color scheme is super on-trend. &nbsp;As for the new sweater, if if feels too short for you, you must find another in navy. &nbsp;You look fantastic in navy, and I also love that emerald skirt on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051442 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 05:37:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1051442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you, for trying the shorter top. I like the skirt outfit with the jacket, though--I think having the two different lines at the waist adds some interest to the outfit. <br />You definitely look more relaxed in the skinnies and black and white top. I like the zippers on the shoulders. This is a fantastic look for you, and I like both pairs of boots with it. The tall ones are more dramatic; they are super cool. Maybe that cool factor is what drew you to choose them over the shorter ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051425 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 04:29:33 +0000 Beth Ann 1051425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore this color combo on you, Amy!&nbsp; As for the proportions, I think it is flattering enough -- you are long and tall enough that my eye doesn't "stop" and focus on your middle.&nbsp; Still, I would like the shirt lifting up all day long, and I know what it's like to feel like you're not in your best silhouette.</p> <p>You have been knocking it out of the park lately, and I'm so happy to see you trying new combinations!</p> <p>LOVE #4 -- please wear again --- with the tall boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051408 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 03:53:22 +0000 kellygirl 1051408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color combo in 1/2 is so pretty on you. I can't really tell that the top is cropped but if you are uncomfortable in it, I suppose you can let that trend go. I think it looks great.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the jeans outfit. I don't think you can go wrong with either boot. They both suit your style!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051373 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 02:43:35 +0000 Suz 1051373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Friday's outfit and think you made the right choice about the boots.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for trends, I think you've reached a very good place if you can pick and choose and feel good about your choices. This is hugely important. It's always such a fine line -- finding a balance between knowing what works for our body type and lifestyle and sticking with that, and yet not getting too set in our ways and being willing to try new iterations -- since the details are so important and can make or break a look for us.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trends-and-observations#post-1051367 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 02:19:42 +0000 amiable 1051367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice to be at the point in my style journey when I can recognize that a trend is probably not one that will work for me.</p> <p>For example, there's the cropped top with flared-skirt combo. &nbsp;It looks really great in models. &nbsp;And normal tops fit me like cropped tops in general, so it should be really easy to pull off. &nbsp;But, I do like my tops long, now that I have a few like that, and I don't like highlighting my thickest part - my tummy. &nbsp;Still, when a "cropped" short sleeve sweater came up at a clothing giveaway and fit me perfectly, I decided to try it out. &nbsp;Even with a flared-ish midi skirt (#1)</p> <p>My misgivings were correct - I felt thick in the middle where the band of the sweater hit, and I showed my cami underneath every time I raised my arms. &nbsp;In the afternoon I changed into jeans, and the top didn't even cover the waist band of my highest rise jeans.</p> <p>So nope, truly cropped tops aren't for me. &nbsp;I may play with faux cropped tops, but I really do prefer a top to hit on my hips, not my tummy.</p> <p>Anyway, that's WIW today. &nbsp;In general, I wore the white jacket from Ceit over it, because it was chilly. &nbsp;I got tons of compliments on the jacket :)</p> <p>Friday I wore skinnies with a top that feels trendy (exposed zippers on the shoulders, a print that I don't think is terribly dated yet). &nbsp;I played around with different boot heights, and settled on the tall ones have being proportionally better. &nbsp;Was I right? (Comparison in pic #4)&nbsp; Next time I wear this top, it'll be with flares (well, probably bootcuts)&nbsp;to try out the flared pants/trendy top combo. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>Suggestions for improvements on either outfit? </p>