https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:53:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1076002 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:59:27 +0000 rachylou 1076002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New Drab is what I call the look sold by Urban Outfitters, Bona Drag, Tilly's. Southwestern/Art Deco/Native American pattern, drab colours with spots of bright colour. A dash of Little House on the Prairie thrown in. College kids are wearing this style in particular. Cowboy boots, thin-soled oxfords. It's on a continuum with surfer skateboarders and dark hipsters.</p> <p>It's a little different from actual Southwestern style - which is a little more structured.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075840 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:20:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1075840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Clair's ideas I think the pants would look brilliant with a fluid knit sweater too. That is the cutest hurricane I've ever seen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075837 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:16:13 +0000 amiable 1075837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these &nbsp;- and their terrific color! &nbsp;I'm right there with you on the busy toddlers. &nbsp;This morning my&nbsp;darling little 4yo&nbsp;&nbsp;boy made "clay" out of toilet paper in the bathroom sink, and molded it into various shapes. &nbsp;It was a pretty nice mess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075833 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:09:49 +0000 AviaMariah 1075833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all have given me some good ideas of ways to wear both these pieces. &nbsp;Time to go play in the closet / add some items to the wish list! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075822 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:48:28 +0000 Anonymous 1075822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd keep the cords too, they're very nice. I'd wear that jacket also with faded or medium denim and turquoise. It has a bit of a tribal vibe, which I really like. Since it's kind of funky, I'd mix it with very plain, basic things: white, black, denim...it would be great with some patterned booties, too! Your DD is adorable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075820 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:47:26 +0000 carter 1075820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pants!&nbsp; They'd look great with a white/cream turtleneck and denim jacket.&nbsp; A big chunky gray cowl neck and black boots would also be great.</p> <p>Annie is adorable!&nbsp; My 21 year old daughter's bathroom still looks like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075818 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:43:19 +0000 Glory 1075818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my I am reminded of my son when he was a baby and would empty every single kitchen drawer.&nbsp;<br />Love the pants<br />If you no longer want the jacket please please please send it to me...love it so much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075811 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:39:53 +0000 AviaMariah 1075811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rachylou - I think I agree that the style of the jacket doesn't necessarily go with the rest but you lost me at "new drab". &nbsp;What is that exactly? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075706 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 20:09:01 +0000 rachylou 1075706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like the jacket and the pants but don't think they're working that well together. They're quite different stylistically - the jacket is *New Drab* and the pants are preppy. </p> <p>Interesting that the cashmere is also preppy. I think I'd trade that for a drapey, New Drab top - and then everything would pull together. </p> <p>I have some complex, convoluted theories about why this is so. But it has to do with preppy style having rules that New Drab doesn't - about how other styles are incorporated into the overall preppy look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075579 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:51:40 +0000 AviaMariah 1075579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to look up Sundance! &nbsp;But I see what you mean. &nbsp;A little bit a boho which I always like on others but am never crazy about it when I try to wear it. &nbsp;Probably why I haven't worn this jacket yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075576 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:48:47 +0000 catgirl 1075576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could totally see this with a cute Aran sweater!&nbsp; It's got a Sundance vibe right now which is fine too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075575 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:47:47 +0000 AviaMariah 1075575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, seasonal confusion is what I was worried about Suz. &nbsp;The weight of the jacket is heavy but it does look lighter. &nbsp;I like the idea of pairing the trousers&nbsp;with a cream cable sweater and lighter boots like Angie's links in Tanya's reply. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075569 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:44:05 +0000 catgirl 1075569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Tanya said.&nbsp; I actually LOVE the way the cords fit you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075548 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:27:38 +0000 Tanya 1075548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, you have the cutest hurricane ever!&nbsp; And please post away, that is what forum is for!</p> <p>I love that jacket, but it doesn't seem to go too well with that outfit.&nbsp; I would suggest one of the following:<br />1. Switching the shoes to something lighter that bookends your hair<br />2. Switching the pants to something lighter, e.g . white jeans, light wash jeans</p> <p>The cords are nice, and if you want to wear them in a more updated ways, I would add a fluid/more trendy sweater, like in the following two ensemble posts:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/10/11/ensemble-flared-legs-with-trendy-tops/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2013/10/.....endy-tops/</a><br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/26/bootcut-trousers-and-fluid-knitwear/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/.....-knitwear/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075541 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:24:11 +0000 Suz 1075541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my -- she is <b>BUSY!!&nbsp;</p> <p></b>You have your hands full.&nbsp;<br /><b><br /></b>Pants look terrific -- almost like a fluid fit! I think the jacket works with it and I am a fusspot about seasonal confusion, so if you satisfy me...well, let's just say that nobody else is likely to complain. It looks about denim weight, more or less?<b><br /></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-trying-to-liven-up-an-old-faithful#post-1075536 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 18:18:36 +0000 AviaMariah 1075536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably going to be doing a lot of post in the next month or so since winter is my dominant season and my wardrobe needs to be tamed. &nbsp;So bear with me! &nbsp;I guess this would be a long time FFBO. &nbsp;Moss green&nbsp;INC cord trousers. &nbsp;They are very small gauge and almost look like velvet. &nbsp;I've had these for 9 years and have worn them like crazy every winter. They are dry clean only which is probably the only reason they still look good. &nbsp;Worn with a couple year old black cashmere Vneck. Worn with my SE pointy toe booties and a Maison Scotch jacket that has been a closet orphan. &nbsp;I'm not sure the jacket works. &nbsp;It's looks like kind of a burlap/linen. &nbsp;I've included closeups of the fabrics. &nbsp;I'd love to hear any suggestions about the jacket or other ways to wear these trousers. I think they are going to stay for at least another winter but this is basically the only way I've ever worn them. &nbsp;Thanks for looking!<br />Bonus pic of one of the many aftermaths of "Hurricane Annie" as I'm getting ready. &nbsp;MUST BABYPROOF! </p>