https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 21:37:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1841129 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:45:24 +0000 Jaime 1841129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1841090 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:46:45 +0000 Berkeley Girl 1841090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute and fresh-looking. And the shoes, both pretty and practical. Hmmm...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1841064 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:43:02 +0000 rachylou 1841064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! Those are the best shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840911 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:14:38 +0000 Brooklyn 1840911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty and fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840825 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:51:39 +0000 Anonymous 1840825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a pretty, polished look for errand-running! &nbsp;All the elements work so well together.<br />How awesome that your good looking tote bag is washable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840805 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:04:40 +0000 Bijou 1840805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! So glad that you have swapped out the black tote for a lighter coloured one, as this matches the cool and fresh look of our outfit. You look very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840777 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:01:46 +0000 lyn67 1840777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Simple, but so great- and perfectly styled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840771 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:46:13 +0000 skylurker 1840771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you do need washable shoes! I avoid wearing white shoes or cork, cord (like espadrilles), calf hair shoes in the city grime, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840726 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:11:59 +0000 karen13 1840726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to everyone for the comments. When Angie first posted Utility Pretty, I didn't see it as fitting my style, partly because I was focusing on the lovely skinny WHBM pants she chose which look terrible on my calves. So many you have posted your riffs on it, I realized how versatile it can be, and that my own version could actually match my life and style direction to a T. I felt very comfortable in this, and not overdressed for my extremely casual life. It is all about the accessories, isn't it.</p> <p>The Keens come in many more colors, and a heel strap-only style. &nbsp;I think they would fit a variety of feet as they cinch across the instep and are stretchy. The full heel version fits my custom orthotics and is still cool and airy.</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b> - definitely feeling my way on the pretty still, and liking this as "pretty, but not too". And great point about the sandals being kind of lacy - it does seem to lighten them.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jane</b> &nbsp;- &nbsp;I don't want to whine about heat compared to many on YFL- I live at 6500 feet (~2000 meters) so it is relatively cool and very dry heat compared to rest of the world. But I am acclimated, and just melt in heat and humidity.</p> <p><b>Karie</b>- not to encourage hoarding for 15 years, but that top was nearly donated when I lost about 20 lbs 18 months ago. I so like the print that I took it in and shortened it, and wear it more now than I ever used to. Plus our Tahoe summers are short, so it is really a 4 months a year piece.</p> <p><b>sklylurker</b> - I have mostly worn black, orthopedic looking footwear for many years, so Angie suggesting lighter colored shoes for an outfit threw me for a loop. I realized that white &nbsp;- pants, shoes, purse, whatever - doesn't stay that way where I live. &nbsp;No sidewalks and it is either dust or mud season, if there isn't 6 feet of snow on the ground. So washable may make all the difference for me actually wearing things IRL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840690 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:13:51 +0000 skylurker 1840690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, washable shoes and bag sound practical utilitarian indeed. White and flowers do prettify the outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840684 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:43:20 +0000 Karie 1840684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! Super cute top, and kudos to you for keeping it looking good for 15 years.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840677 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:04:25 +0000 bridgie 1840677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen, your outfit is pretty and very cool looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840634 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:52:05 +0000 JAileen 1840634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute outfit. I love the top! 85 is hot there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840628 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:24:18 +0000 binkle 1840628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful combination! &nbsp;And those Keens!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840616 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:04:46 +0000 Jane 1840616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fresh! I love the white bag and sandals. 85 degrees - wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840615 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:02:38 +0000 Emily K 1840615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look pretty in this outfit! Well done, Karen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840609 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:51:35 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1840609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great look, Karen! I like how the floral top and necklace really add the pretty to the look. Plus the almost lacy, sporty sandals--those are really cute. The tote sounds like a great find, too. I'm carrying totes a lot these days, and it's nice to have ones that can handle the required jobs while also looking stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-utility-pretty-2#post-1840607 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:47:03 +0000 karen13 1840607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine has a bit more utility, out running errands and grocery shopping. I bought this pair of cargo pants last year from Kohl's (house brand Sonoma) which I love for their pockets!! Top is probably 15 year old, so no find.&nbsp;</p> <p>No need for a topper in our 85 degree heat, so I added necklace. But I finally decided to upgrade my tote game after 15+ years of the same black workhorse. Now I can matchy-match the several pairs of light colored shoes that YFL made me realize were missing from my wardrobe, and still have room for a small village inside the bag. It is actually very lightweight and I think washable, which should improve it's function in my dusty dirty life. The Keens shoes are washable too! </p>