https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:17:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024263 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:02:46 +0000 Angie 1024263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest pressing the lapels out of the jacket, so I vote go for it. I think the jacket will fit more fluidly that way and achieve the looks you are after. </p> <p>Your white booties would have been heavenly here. Next time. </p> <p>How about a skirt outfit with the jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024262 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:00:48 +0000 Nicole D 1024262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love it! &nbsp;Very chic as always and I think what clinches it is your silver watch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024259 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 14:57:36 +0000 carolbee 1024259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't think I am qualified to give opinion re changing the jacket but wanted to say its a fab jacket and you look nothing like a waiter.</p> <p>What about this jacket with grey top and pants and the silver/snakeskin sandals from your other post? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024168 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:04:26 +0000 Jaime 1024168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to see this with the white booties! Great jacket and will be interested if you get it into the HL position.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024150 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:36:22 +0000 Lantana 1024150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of doing a Helmut Lang on your jacket so iron away.<br />I clicked on your shoes with the little white pointy hand to see what the outfit would look like with contrast at the foot. . I like the effect. I agree about pointy toes too. That means you "need" to buy another pair of shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024140 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:03:58 +0000 Deborah 1024140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback. Great ideas and it looks like I need to add a pointy toe pump to my shopping list:). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024139 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 08:59:38 +0000 jurocha 1024139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, if waiters would be so stylish 'round here. (Well, on more traditional places they do sport a waistcoat, but nothing edgy...)</p> <p>I love the jacket (and you love it also with flat flaps), so as caro suggested, if pressing the flaps won't cause any damage (=can be reversed again), I would try this outfit both ways! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024117 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 06:22:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 1024117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of the crossed flaps too - as long as you could re-press the folds if it didn't work then I say try it. Also agree with CL about the skinnier pant or a different shoe :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024116 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 06:18:09 +0000 CocoLion 1024116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rushed to this thread because of the topic! &nbsp;As a server, I am always interested in how to make my boring work ensemble work (hello frumpy polo shirts). &nbsp;</p> <p>I remember that jacket. &nbsp;I too love the flaps crossed over like that. &nbsp;Doing so, however, may cause the jacket to lose its status as the "waiter jacket." &nbsp;:-)</p> <p>How about fashion tape, in addition to pressing, to keep the flaps&nbsp;closed?&nbsp;</p> <p>Because of the long length and the volume of the top, I do think a skinnier pant would look a bit more modern. &nbsp;Or, stick with the boot cut pants and pair them with a super pointy toe, one which just peeks out. &nbsp;This would involve a pump or other more refined, single sole shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024093 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 04:44:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1024093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you're wearing it here--I like it over the flowing top and pants. It would work well over skinnies, too, I think. But your look has the feel of your second inspiration photo, and I like it a lot! Just gorgeous; and as always, you've accessorized beautifully--love the necklace. <br />I'm not sure about white booties, either. I like the uninterrupted line to the floor, with the black footwear, and agree this is a perfectly safe (but not boring!) choice. It would certainly be worth trying the white booties, though. <br />Pressing out the lapels is worth a try, too. I'd be careful and use a press cloth, but you probably would do that anyway. I really love that inspiration outfit with the gray top underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024092 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 04:41:52 +0000 Kiwichik 1024092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this as you have styled it - I like the idea that you could iron the flaps and wear it as in the photos you posted - one jacket , two ways - cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024090 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 04:32:40 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1024090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This jacket is amazing. The zipper details make a big impact, I think. They keep it far out of waiter territory.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have some trepidation about you&nbsp;ironing out the creases in this jacket. To me it seems like once you cross the flaps, you get a silhouette similar to the Spiegel equestrian jacket that Ceit and I both bought. I'm still having trouble styling it because&nbsp;it kinda divides my top half&nbsp;in half, if that makes sense. I can't wear any tucked tops or regular length shirts with it&nbsp;and look correctly proportioned, so&nbsp;I'll have to wear it with only dresses or tunics. When you look at your example pics, you can see how the one model is wearing it with a tunic, and the other one is wearing all the same color so the contrast between top and bottom&nbsp;is&nbsp;not as pronounced. If you imagine a black shirt on her, suddenly she has a giant dark triangle right across her middle.</p> <p>Now, I am fully willing to believe that this issue&nbsp;may be related mostly&nbsp;to my own proportions/shape, and will look great on you. I just think I'd try pinning the collar open&nbsp;and trying on some outfits to make sure it works as you'd hope. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024074 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 03:55:54 +0000 lyn* 1024074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, first - I don't think this reads as Waiter at all, but I don't go to places where they wear white jackets :3</p> <p>Second - what a fabulous jacket!!! I think I'd go with the safe black booties too, although I think this jacket is versatile enough to do no wrong. I love it with the grey as in the model in #4.</p> <p>:3 Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-waiter-style#post-1024065 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 03:38:13 +0000 Deborah 1024065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Sunday Fab Ones!</p> <p>Today we have a special event/service at Church, so I ditched wearing my usual jeans and tried out a new jacket. I posted this when I bought it and it did get the thumbs up but it is only now the right weather for it.</p> <p>I have a couple of thoughts:</p> <p>I wonder if this would work better over a skinny leg pant? I am really only wearing a skinny silhouette and want to get my other pants in regular rotation. </p> <p>I have also been considering pressing the lapel flaps out (to get rid of the crease) so I can wear it with the 'flaps' across the chest. #3 is my jacket laid flat with flaps crossing. #4/5 are two inspiration pics to demonstrate what I am thinking.</p> <p>And finally, I know my white boots would have worked well (I think) with this but I struggled with the high contrast this morning and safely (read boringly) went for black booties.</p> <p>I would value your thoughts on this.</p> <p>xxx Deborah</p> <p>PS... my sister calls this my 'waiter" jacket. </p>