https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:58:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1834383 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 01:35:10 +0000 Style Fan 1834383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Utility Pretty works so well for you Jenn especially with your hair up.&nbsp; Too bad about the top.&nbsp; Polyester is difficult to wear in the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1834147 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:18:33 +0000 Sisi 1834147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful outfit, I like every single piece and you look fab&nbsp;in it.&nbsp;Sorry to hear that the&nbsp;blouse is going to be be dismissed (I have always liked it a lot) but I understand you about the polyester.&nbsp;In no way I can get myself to like polyester. Looking for natural fabrics is one of the reasons why shopping is so darn difficult for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1834140 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:40:48 +0000 Karenb 1834140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there,<br /> I really like the utility pretty style and I am going to go back to trying that look again. I think it looks great on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833969 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 22:33:48 +0000 jill58 1833969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit -- I absolutely love your hair up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833830 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:07:38 +0000 Muffin 1833830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, replicate that blouse pronto- you look gorgeous. Hair up, bangs are super cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833823 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 14:53:58 +0000 JAileen 1833823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes are a natural with pants. I used to wear a lot of olive, and brown or cognac shoes always looked so rich with it. Plus those shoes are very cool! It's too bad about the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833814 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 14:36:10 +0000 Jenn 1833814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Firecracker</b>, I still go back and forth on the bangs, but I have to say, a topknot is WAY cuter on me with them than without, and I enjoy putting my hair up so much more than I used to.</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Joy</b>! I honestly think it'll be even better with the second blouse. It's supposed to be cooler this week, so maybe I'll give it a shot.</p> <p><b>Bijou</b>, agreed. It may be something that takes some getting used to.</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Brooklyn</b> and <b>skylurker</b>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833782 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 10:39:26 +0000 Brooklyn 1833782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great. The colours of the top work really well with pants and with your complexion. I hope you find something similar - in silk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833762 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:41:51 +0000 skylurker 1833762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, utility pretty looks natural on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833753 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:19:25 +0000 Bijou 1833753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you too! The colours work so well and your shoes are very cool. Utility pretty is not a look that I gravitate to, but the more I see it, the more I like it. I may need to get some utility pants to give the denim a bit of a rest on the weekends.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833744 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 05:04:41 +0000 Anonymous 1833744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both blouses. This look suits you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833738 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 04:52:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1833738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, Jenn! It still looks very you, with this color scheme, and your cool shoes. Your hair looks nice up, too, adding to the "pretty," to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833724 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:01:25 +0000 Jenn 1833724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>karen13 </b>and<b>&nbsp;lozz_oz,&nbsp;</b>the ties I mentioned are a self-fabric pussybow, not really replaceable, as they're an integral part of the collar. I could probably mend the seam that's coming apart, but part of me feels like I was really looking for an excuse to cull. While I do love the pattern, the top is made of a not-very-high-quality polyester, and I always feel a bit sweaty and smelly when I take it off at the end of a day. This is as good a reason as any to pass it on.</p> <p><b>rachylou</b>, sorry about that! I hadn't even realized I'd forgotten the picture of my outfit. That's what I get for trying to post while waiting at the carry-out counter for my lunch.</p> <p><b>UmmLila</b> and <b>JenniNZ</b>, glad you like the shoes. I'm still getting used to their unique shape.</p> <p><b>Sal </b>and <b>kkards</b>, it's good to stretch occasionally!</p> <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>thank you! I will definitely try it with the other blouse when the weather cools down. Could you suggest a winter "pretty shoe"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833656 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:47:26 +0000 Angie 1833656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You nailed it with both blouses. LOVE.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833645 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:06:10 +0000 rachylou 1833645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted before you posted the pic of you! Lol. I like that grey top and the outfit, but it does seem more prim than your usual. The other top checks off all the boxes, yes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833642 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:59:36 +0000 lozz_oz 1833642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a terrific match with the utility pants! Pity the ties are fraying on your top - is there some way of mending them? - nail polish on the ends?<br /> The top in finds is also a beauty - perfect for utility pretty + boho looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833626 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:15:55 +0000 Jenn 1833626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I'll come back to answer more later, as I'm out and about today, but...)</p> <p>lisap, yes! I've been looking for a new floral blouse, but I'm determined to not buy polyester again, so I'm still looking for a silk one I adore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833614 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:50:05 +0000 Anonymous 1833614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is terrific. I LOVE this combo on you, both in terms of colour and styling. &nbsp;Very chic casual - elevated beyond the usual. &nbsp;You must duplicate that top somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833611 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:47:10 +0000 kkards 1833611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. This is fab. You may not think this is natural to your style, but I am going to say- it's just a small stretch---after all as your numbers show- both of the top and the pants are well used, so it's just mixing up the elements a little differently </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833600 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:13:10 +0000 Sal 1833600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this look on you - shame about the top. &nbsp;</p> <p>I can understand why you might not think the style would work on you (I feel a bit the same). &nbsp;But the style looks very authentic and good on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833596 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:06:58 +0000 Jenni NZ 1833596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes those shoes with those pants are nice! I've only tracked since May 2016 and just guessed the numbers from before then.<br /> I am sorry about the pretty top getting worn out. Happens! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833579 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 20:24:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1833579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look on you a lot, even if you substitute a different blouse next time around. &nbsp;The shoes with the utility pants are particularly nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833567 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 19:39:04 +0000 karen13 1833567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it may not be your natural comfort zone, but it looks great - I also really like your hair up with this look too. I like the structure the blouse has at the waist and sleeves, and the same tonality in top and bottom. I can't see the ties - if it is just the ends, maybe trim them or replace with ribbon? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833546 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:20:41 +0000 Jenn 1833546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I don't have a Find for the top I'm wearing. It's too old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833531 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:01:12 +0000 rachylou 1833531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see three Finds, only one top... you may still be posting... but what I see I like! And I'm thinking it could be very 'you.' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty#post-1833511 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 17:23:00 +0000 Jenn 1833511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mentioned in the comments on this ensemble that I could do utility pretty out of my closet, but it didn't feel natural to my style. I decided to try it anyway, so here you go. I have another top option (see finds) that may work better than this one (which is really better with skirts), but this was the better option for the weather.</p> <p>I keep thinking about culling this blouse, but the print is so pretty! Nevertheless, today is probably its last outing. I noticed some fraying on the bow ties, so it's time.</p> <p>Wear counts (for those interested):</p> <p>LOFT blouse - 9+ (this one was in my closet long before I started tracking)</p> <p>Eddie Bauer pants - 23</p> <p>Sevilla Smith shoes - 13 </p>