https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 00:38:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404805 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:09:55 +0000 Lisie Symons 1404805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The 3rd look is my favourite. Your legs look a mile long, and I&nbsp;really like the jumper. You're very lucky to have such a cool, talented mum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404801 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:02:19 +0000 jackiec 1404801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! How lucky to have a mother like that! YLF! Really fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404792 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:39:12 +0000 approprio 1404792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Beth Ann</b>, thanks for this, that's my goal exactly. My style is quite&nbsp;arty-eclectic&nbsp;and I really want to get things&nbsp;under control. Streamlining is an issue, as is management and turnover in the wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've got a 5-silhoette post in the pipeline, and I've been trying to figure out how to couch my questions about it. I'll keep your comment here in mind while I try to phrase it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404774 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:07:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1404774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the varied layered textures in the fabrics --- subtle plaid and stripes with metallic.&nbsp; Yeah, there's a lot going on, but the simple color scheme keeps it all harmonious, and you can clearly carry it off easily.&nbsp; You look terrific!</p> <p>You seem to feel unsure about the overall effect of this outfit, particularly the socks.&nbsp; If I saw you on the street, I wouldn't think you were dressing too "young."&nbsp; It does read dramatic and arty, but in a way that would make me drawn to you were I to meet you in passing.&nbsp; Now, perhaps you're wanting to streamline your styling, which is a great choice, too.&nbsp; What are your style goals moving forward?&nbsp; Can you post a few outfits that you feel are most authentically "you?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404605 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:49:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1404605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it all!&nbsp; All of it together, each piece with its individual art, and how everything looks on you. Super outfit. What a wonderful thing to be able to wear your mother's creations. I'm especially taken with the cropped mohair sweater and how it looks over that slim dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404596 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:09:55 +0000 DonnaF 1404596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super fab!&nbsp; The silver bomber and striped stockings are the perfect touch!&nbsp; I have a silver jacket, and I'm 61.&nbsp; My legs are too chunky to consider horizontally striped stockings but I love the addition of the pattern in your look.&nbsp; Maybe if they were in primary colors they would look a little young, but I have no doubt you could pull it off.&nbsp; Your mom is talented, and lucky you to be the beneficiary of the topper and sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404573 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:17:47 +0000 Diana 1404573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are awesome pieces! I think they're fab with the striped socks and silver bomber! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404544 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:53:35 +0000 rachylou 1404544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic pieces! I love how you've styled them. Your mom is stylin'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404518 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:02:19 +0000 approprio 1404518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh my! thank you everyone! i really don't know what to say! :)</p> <p>I'm always a bit nervous about a complex look like this, which can so easily misfire on some little detail and end up looking eccentric. But this one felt pretty good when I put it on this morning, so I think I got away with it. I might even wear it again. Thanks Ma! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404463 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:38:37 +0000 Louise 1404463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fab pieces x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404443 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:33:59 +0000 Anonymous 1404443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what fab pieces! My mum also&nbsp;has sewn and&nbsp;knitted(with a&nbsp;machine) all her life and still does (at 85!) You have a very stylish mum and I love how you have taken her creations and made the look your own. Fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404405 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:04:04 +0000 Astrid 1404405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love the arty feel to your looks! How lucky to have such a stylish mum. My favourite is #3, that pullover over the high waisted skirt is just fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404391 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:32:17 +0000 crutcher 1404391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pieces are ageless...You look totally fab in each outfit...Don't buy into the age view...<br />Your mom sounds so special...I had one of those moms who was stylish and fun and shopped with me all the time...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404381 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:09:47 +0000 kellygirl 1404381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg, you look fantastic! I love the sleeveless topper. I truly think the striped socks go with everything. I'd totally wear a silver bomber too and I think I'm older than you! Your mom sounds like she has great style too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404342 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:48:15 +0000 thimblelina 1404342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your pieces! Ageless! And jealous you are in one of my favorite cities! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404326 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:06:04 +0000 Jaime 1404326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both pieces! I especially like the dress with the cropped sweater. I don't think you're too old for the silver jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-two-winter-layers-from-my-mum#post-1404324 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:55:34 +0000 approprio 1404324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's getting chilly here in Amsterdam so time to layer up!</p> <p>I wanted to show you&nbsp;a couple of pieces made by my amazing mother, who's been a major influence on my style and is still fabulous well into her seventies.&nbsp;This oversized sleeveless topper and cropped mohair jumper are both things she made for herself and for some reason decided she didn't want to wear, so she passed them on to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Both are favourite items at this time of year and both get lots of compliments. I'm always sure to mention their provenance, at which point people are often somewhat amazed that Grandma has such style.</p> <p>I really enjoyed Angie's Thanksgiving&nbsp;piece on her parents, because I can't begin to describe&nbsp;what a role model&nbsp;my own mother has&nbsp;been, instilling me with a&nbsp;love of clothes and&nbsp;fashion at an early age.&nbsp;</p> <p>All that said, I'm not sure she'd wear these with a shiny silver bomber jacket and stripy socks, because&nbsp;I know she thinks I'm far too old to be dressing like Tavi Gevinson. I fear for once that&nbsp;she's probably right.&nbsp; </p>