https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:58:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366879 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:18:45 +0000 Carol 2366879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoy that sling bag. It is nice to get a compliment like that.</p> <p>One time, walking home from a night of partying with day-after makeup, a dress and not much else, I got stopped by a fashion photographer in NYC and she snapped my photo. This was no Halston-style thing I was wearing--it was a thrifted bright red cotton shift dress with a large Hawaiian floral print pattern.&nbsp; I guess when you're wearing an "I threw this on" attitude, people notice. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366810 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:13:56 +0000 Murph11 2366810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun, MsMary! I love Athleta skorts.</p> <p>By far my most complimented clothing item are my <b><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-jeans-–-redone">redone</a>&nbsp;</b>patched jeans... most recently last Sunday grocery shopping. The checker asked if I'd make her a pair ;-)<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366798 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:58:14 +0000 MsMary 2366798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, I am swooning over that dress!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366789 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:10:09 +0000 rebekahphoto 2366789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often get compliments on my accessories--Turquoise jewelry, shoes or scarfs</p> <p>Most recently last week I received a compliment on my metallic leather red sneakers. I call them my "wonder woman" sneakers! They are super fun and comfy. Worn with a simple black linen dress and leopard bag to the Seattle Art Fair opening...which had awesome people watching and some fantastic outfits!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366769 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:43:37 +0000 Suntiger 2366769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get compliments on my skirts most days, and I will compliment other people most days too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366764 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:12:09 +0000 Bijou 2366764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the weekend I was stopped in a store because of my denim dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366520 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:41:20 +0000 Cookie 2366520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would compliment that skirt too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366515 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:30:53 +0000 BlueJay 2366515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The women at work and I compliment each other on a fairly regular basis. (They're lovely and smart to work with and I feel very fortunate and grateful to have them as colleagues!)<br /> The last time I was complimented by a complete stranger was in the spring at the dollar store (haha!) on this skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366495 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 02:01:21 +0000 Cookie 2366495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My last stranger compliment was last week when the girl taking my lunch order liked this outfit. Which was nice because I was all alone in my office with no one to appreciate it. My most memorable stranger compliment was when a woman in my neighborhood stopped me on the street and said “Ooooh, I love your style, you look like someone from … &lt;thoughtful pause&gt; … FINLAND!” And at that moment I realized this must be the same person who several years ago told me I looked like someone from Milan! (As you can see in the photo, I do not look like someone from either of those places, lol.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366493 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:44:01 +0000 Jaime 2366493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is wonderful to hear that people are generous enough to give out compliments to strangers really. Although I can see why with all the complimented outfits! My most cherished compliment of late was from the cashier at a thrift shop I visit once or twice a month - she told me she admires my style and always likes to see what I wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366472 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:31:32 +0000 Ket 2366472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab :D&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Last outfit I got randomly-- and exuberantly, I might add--complimented for was my Boho Rockabilly outfit. A woman in Walmart nearly ran me over with her cart while she stared at me. She said, "I"m so sorry! I was staring at you because your outfit is amazing!" I got stared at NUMEROUS times in various stores that day. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't get complimented too often with my outfits. I find when I play it safe, no compliments. When I go more natural or sporty or TOO boho in style? No compliments. When I wear more romantic yet somewhat structured looks, I tend to get compliments. I actually see this as valuable feedback. I'm still going to dress how I like. But it tells me I'm better off pairing elements I love from the other style aesthetics with a more romantic, structured style. And I admit, that is how I'm tending to do things more.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366470 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:54:53 +0000 kkards 2366470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The young woman i work with often comment on how much they like my outfits. But this all white outfit received a surprising compliment from one of my younger male coworkers. </p> <p>Now to flip the question- when was the last time you spontaneously complemented someone else?<br /> I told someone at the grocery store last week that I loved the way they matched their sneakers and their tee shirt. I think they felt good that it was noticed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366446 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:08:27 +0000 Helena 2366446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab so the compliment was well deserved! </p> <p>I last was complimented when wearing a white linen button up with my black satiny slip skirt. It was the gallery curator at work and she liked the texture mix I am so embarrassed by compliments that I responded "well, it's what was in the closet" *facepalm* ... Maybe someday I'll learn just to say thank you?!?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366425 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:23:57 +0000 Suz 2366425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, of <b>course</b> she complimented you -- you looked awesome!!&nbsp;</p> <p>The last time a stranger complimented my outfit I was wearing my (very old) J. Crew Liberty 2 piece dress and a denim jacket (positively ancient). That was yesterday. The print on that J. Crew works really well on me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Before that, it was my Pom Pom London bag that got compliments (a different outfit, a week ago.)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366416 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 01:22:44 +0000 Jenny H 2366416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit and very deserving of compliments. I also enjoyed hearing other peoples' stories about getting compliments.</p> <p>It's also nice to read this as a reminder to give genuine compliments to others when I appreciate their outfits (and when it is not creepy to do so). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366399 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:40:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2366399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t remember! But I get compliments every week at work from either staff or patients. Two days ago it was on my olive boots.<br /> I must say it is most often about shoes but not always </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366395 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:23:08 +0000 cat2 2366395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun thread! My last complement was last week. I was wearing an ancient Lafayette 148 navy skirt with a murky grey floral print. It’s from when Edward Wilkerson was the design director and they had amazing prints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366393 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:56:08 +0000 JAileen 2366393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice!</p> <p>It was several years ago - I was at the library’s walkup window and a young guy skateboarded by and complimented my olive Jack Purcells. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366391 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:11:38 +0000 Roberta 2366391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look great- fit and cheerful and stylish! My last compliment was from a friend a few days ago. I was wearing a white linen camp shirt, black linen cropped trousers, and black fisherman sandals. I took a picture that day, but my mirror was so dusty it looked like I was photographing myself through a smokey fire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366386 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:36:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2366386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>How sweet of her to make your day. It is a fab outfit. <br /></div><div>One occasion that comes to my mind is when I was in the grocery line and a man behind me complimented me on how I looked in my gray tweed-pattern puffer coat. He said it looked really good with my hair. I don't have the coat in Finds, but here's a photo of me in it. In fact, I might have been wearing this exact outfit. <br /></div><div>When my best friend was visiting last week and we were out and about together, she got a few compliments from strangers and I got none. I'm not taking it personally. Really, I'm not. LOL!<br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366383 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:28:10 +0000 Angie 2366383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How lovely to be complimented, <b>Mary</b>! You <i>do</i> look sporty fab! Good to see your signature stripes and fun sunnies in the mix :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366381 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:16:55 +0000 Kate 2366381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just happened this afternoon.</p> <p>And just like MsMary, I was wearing a striped top and skirt!</p> <p>I was heading towards Starbucks after an appointment across the city, and a lady stopped me to say, "You look so pretty. Just delightful." It made my day!</p> <p>Also like MsMary, everything I was wearing was old, easy and comfortable in the heat. I had on a COS cropped tee, Athleta skirt (a true workhorse), and Dansko sandals. The pops of color were my orange-red lippie and my one new piece, a mini quilted bag in bright orange, which, alas, didn't make the photo.</p> <p>I was too busy trying to keep three cats out of the closet while taking the picture to grab the bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366372 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:45:11 +0000 Carla 2366372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That&nbsp;<i>is&nbsp;</i>a cute outfit&nbsp;<b>MsMary</b>! &nbsp;I’ve always been a big fan of your wardrobe and OOTD posts. &nbsp;I think it’s your use of colour.</p> <p>Any time I wear red, strangers will comment (in a good way). &nbsp;I get lots of ‘love the hat’ when I wear my red beret, and ‘cute outfit’ when I wear the Hawaiin shirt or red skirt. &nbsp;</p> </p> <p><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366368 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:07:39 +0000 Peri 2366368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ages ago...20 years?...a woman said she liked my scarf.</p> <p>Truthfully, receiving compliments is super rare in my life, either from strangers or from friends. I never much thought about it until a similar question came up years ago on the board and I had to realize it! Is it because I'm usually swimming against the current or because I just don't look that good? Actually, I think I'm better off not thinking about it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366367 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:27:26 +0000 anchie 2366367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice complement to receive! And you do look great in this outfit.<br /> A few days ago young woman stopped me on the street and I expected that she will ask me for directions or something like that, but she just wanted to tell me that she likes my skirt. This skirt is definitely my most complemented item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366366 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:26:38 +0000 Bonnie 2366366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great outfit, all the pieces work well together. I got compliments from two different men and a docent when I wore these old items together on a visit to an art museum. It was the first time I tried this combo and will wear it often in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-a-random-lady-complimented-me#post-2366365 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:15:59 +0000 MsMary 2366365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I did a volunteer shift at our local food pantry, then stopped off at Trader Joe's to pick up a few things on my way home. On my way in to TJ's, a random lady said to me, "You look great! That is a great outfit!" I felt very happy because I pulled it all together from older pieces in my closet.</p> <p>What were you wearing the last time you received a random compliment on the street? </p>