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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW: Vendor edition https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 14:01:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Brooklyn on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864367 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:43:54 +0000 Brooklyn 1864367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking good! I really like the skirt outfit. Fun to see you wearing a skirt and I am always interested in how you wear the poncho. Love the boots with it too. I have been brain washed by Trinny on the black thing as well “Black goes with black and that’s that”. I have moved away from in a bit now. I don’t mind black with a colour if there is some white (or another light neutral) involved. But I still avoid black with another solid colour (unless it’s a neutral). skylurker on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864348 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:36:25 +0000 skylurker 1864348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the proportions of #2, what a beautiful skirt. I also love the EF cardi on you. I follow Trinny and she still stands by her rule, that colours look better with other colours than black. I prefer black with white. Aida on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864243 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:02:54 +0000 Aida 1864243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hah I hear you on the kitty fur issue, especially since you like to wear a lot of darker colors! Mine is mostly white with a black and brown mask-and-mantle so it doesn't matter what I wear, there's always fur to be seen. My advice is to get really friendly with those little sticky anti-fur rollers or, you know, swap all your dark neutrals to light Sal on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864229 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:45:49 +0000 Sal 1864229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely tonal layering- you look terrific in both looks. I also prefer black in a column of colour, or with other neutrals.  I do wear it with a bright pink jacket and a red silk blouse, but I then prefer to add in another neutral too.  I also struggle with black and pastels or icy colours - I see others make it work though. krissy751 on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864208 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:12:50 +0000 krissy751 1864208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both looks are great! Stagiaire Fash on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864186 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:29:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1864186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hm, if they mean a brightly colored solid shirts with black bottoms, that makes sense to me--you'd look like the bartender-- but what about a pattern with black in it? Anyway, you look great and I'm glad you're enjoying the skirt. SarahD8 on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864175 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:47:01 +0000 SarahD8 1864175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two great outfits -- I can't pick a favorite! I think what I like best is that they are variations on a theme but are subtle and layered enough that they look cohesive rather than repetitive/boring. That's very inspiring. Thanks for mentioning the Closetspace app. I was playing around with Stylebook for a while but it didn't quite have the functionality that I wanted. LaPed on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864173 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:37:42 +0000 LaPed 1864173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the lines in #1, love the colours in both! Katerina on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864169 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:04:54 +0000 Katerina 1864169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Brilliant! Thanks for the ideas - both the poncho/scarf + sleevless top and the Closetspace app! Jenn on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864168 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:00:53 +0000 Jenn 1864168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aida - I do always feel kind of arty in my apron, which is fun. The outfit worked without it, too, which is good, because I handed the apron over to my son whenever I needed to take a break and, of course, took it off for dinner out later in the evening. On the skirt, I did still feel good with it by the end of the day, but we've acquired a white cat since the last time I wore it, so that's an issue. Thanks, Angie! I'm coming back around to skirts after some time off. kerlyn, now that I'm past Black Friday weekend, I'm over the hump. Hopefully, things will stay pleasantly, but not stressfully busy for the next few weeks. lisap, yup, the indie craft scene is booming here too. One side effect is that the popularity is starting to spread out of the bigger cities and into the smaller ones closer to where I live (about an hour outside Denver). I'm enjoying not having viable market options without as stressful a commute (though last weekend's show was down in Denver.) shevia - That sturdy charcoal apron was a find! Joy, yup, functionality is important, especially when setting up and tearing down the booth! fashiontern, the skirt is a plain cotton, which would feel a little casual for the holiday party, but it would work for less blingy events. I have a mental block about wearing black with bright colors. In the old British What Not to Wear, one of the hosts used to say, "Don't wear black with colors--it makes the black look boring and the colors look cheap." I'm pretty sure that's outdated advice, but it sort of articulates the feeling I get when I try it. I always feel a little garish. I've actually been thinking about that a lot recently, realizing that I don't really like black bottoms at all, except for creating a column of color. I need to to remind myself to stop defaulting that way and look for more interesting, textured, nuanced neutrals for my bottom half. And you're right, I don't wear a lot of brights, except for gear...I like to be able to be seen while hiking. Gigi, layering is a must in my climate. On the day of that show, the temps were in the 30s when I arrived in the morning and in the mid-70s by afternoon. My sweaters and scarves and jackets are on and off all day long. rachylou, Team Maker-Baker! Style Fan, thank you, it went well! Sterling, I post the wear counts because it inspires ME! I get as much satisfaction from those numbers going up as I do from adding a new piece. I'm glad it inspires you, too.  Katerina, I had a sleeveless top on, so the poncho got rearranged to suit its original purpose when I took the jacket off. Versatile little piece! I use the Closetspace app to keep track of wears.   Katerina on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864119 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:37:18 +0000 Katerina 1864119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great colour combinations Jenn. My favourite is #2 - the leather jacket is perfect on you and especially with the poncho worn as scarf!  How do you keep track of the number od wears by the way? Anonymous on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864118 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:31:56 +0000 Anonymous 1864118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look fabulous.  I especially like the first look.  I commend you for listing the number of wears next to each item.  It inspires me to really focus on wearing my clothes and not be on the search for the next new thing.  Merry Christmas.   Style Fan on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864111 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:44:23 +0000 Style Fan 1864111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the dark colours.  Very flattering on you.  My favourite is #1.  That burgundy cardigan is gorgeous.  Hope the show went well. rachylou on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864097 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 07:41:36 +0000 rachylou 1864097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the black and burgundy! Welcome to the Apron Fellowship! Gigi on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864088 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 05:55:35 +0000 Gigi 1864088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are very gifted at layering...I wish I were so good at it! You did an excellent job of making all the pieces work together in both outfits. I like the fact that the outfits are low contrast and dark but not drab at all...you've incorporated a lot of details. I have quite a bit of dark clothing and am hesitant to wear dark with dark, lest it wash me out, but maybe if I get the right colors I could do it, based on your example here. Thanks for stimulating my fashion sense! Stagiaire Fash on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864070 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 03:27:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1864070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those are great colors for this time of year. Love the Born boots. You do the tunics /pants thing well. I’m glad you decided to give the skirt another try. It looks very versatile. I bet you could wear it to your husband’s work party (if you didn’t already have a great outfit) or as a contrast to bright colors (do you do bright colors?). I hope the sentiment attached to it can bring you happy memories of your mom, and of your family saying goodbye. Your sweater, btw, brings memories for me—you were trying it on in one of the first YLF forum posts I read. :). Anonymous on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864069 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 03:23:36 +0000 Anonymous 1864069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great looks on you, both of them. It looks like you can bend and move pretty easily while running your booth. Your number of wears are impressive, especially your boots. Your EF cardigan and the leather jacket are my favorite pieces. Jaime on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864066 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 02:54:11 +0000 Jaime 1864066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both look great and I love how you incorporated the functional and stylish apron. Anonymous on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864046 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:35:00 +0000 Anonymous 1864046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That leather jacket is so great on you - especially with the scarf.  My monitor is not great with dark colours and dark backgrounds - so I can't quite make out many other details.  Hope business is good - indie crafters are having a banner year in my part of the country . kerlyn on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864041 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:27:00 +0000 kerlyn 1864041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking great, Jenn.  I love both looks.  Hope your busy season is going great! Angie on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864036 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:05:35 +0000 Angie 1864036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE THE SKIRT LOOK. Killer.  Aida on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864035 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:59:11 +0000 Aida 1864035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great moody palette. I kinda like the apron in an arty tunic way, bonus that it's also convenient ;} Fab longline cardigan there. Second outfit looks good too. I like what you did with the skirt; it's pretty fun with the voluminous swishy shape. How did you feel at the end of the day in it? (PS hope business is good! I know this is your hectic season.) Jenn on "WIW: Vendor edition" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vendor-edition#post-1864031 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:40:26 +0000 Jenn 1864031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two recent WIWs with a similar color theme. #1 is what I wore to run my booth at a bustling craft market. Note the apron under my cardigan. I kinda like it, but it was really a matter of convenience...marks me as a vendor and allows me to keep my cash on my person. Eileen Fisher cardigan - 2017 - 18 wears Garnet Hill silk tank - 2017 - 39 wears Harry Potter scarf - 2017 - 2 wears Eddie Bauer jeans - 2017 - 4 wears (new this month) Born boots - 2017 - 41 wears #2 was an attempt at rescuing this black skirt, which I wore to my mom’s funeral and haven’t been able to face again. I pulled it out for a last chance before giving it away, and I think I can wear it now. It’s cuter than I remembered. NY&Co jacket - pre2015 - 22+ wears Eileen Fisher poncho (worn as scarf) - 2016 - 21 wears eShakti skirt - 2016 - 3 wears Eileen Fisher shell - 2017 - 12 wears Born boots - 2015 - 133 wears