https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:47:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382388 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:31:46 +0000 lyn67 1382388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great mantra, I am using it more&nbsp; and more ofte, too! Both your outfits(yours, and Angie's) are bri-lli-ant! I want those rain boots!!!! YLF as always!!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382378 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 06:54:59 +0000 CocoLion 1382378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, you look so good in white jeans!! I am afraid to wear all but loose white jeans for fear they make me look big.</p> <p>I feel like they make a statement here too. &nbsp;But I do recall Angie saying essentials can make a statement so you're the living proof! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382368 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 06:00:45 +0000 Ingunn 1382368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Rabbit! I do think the concept/definition of statements/essentials&nbsp;makes sense, but i guess I struggle a bit with how to apply it to singular pieces. Your definition is absolutely working for me, too. I need to do a little more thinking about categories.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sharan, I have been without a good pair of rain boots for years, and I thought I could do without them, too. But now, after getting them, I don't understand what I did before. If nothing else, I'm not ruining my other shoes as much these days, and as you've pointed out: They keep white jeans clean in muddy weather. I think you should keep an eye open for the right ones for you, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382339 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 04:23:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1382339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, this outfit is a lovely way to brighten a rainy day. And such a clever way to keep your white jeans white in puddly weather--tall rain boots! I've always looked at them as one type of footwear I could do without, though I think they are cute. But as preservers of white jeans, they seem suddenly more useful to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382338 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 04:22:11 +0000 rabbit 1382338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not <b>Angie</b>, but my understanding (and I might be off) is that what makes a statement is solely based on visual impact as part of an outfit. &nbsp;It could be a workhorse in the wardrobe, or rarely worn, but it's what catches the eye. &nbsp; Not every outfit needs to or does have one. &nbsp;I think of your red coat as a statement, your Ted Baker tee, your newly altered shearling coat. &nbsp; &nbsp;Classic items in muted colors are rarely statements to my eye, even if they include pattern, unless the color mix or pattern is bold, or the shape is unusual. &nbsp; In a photograph or painting the statement item&nbsp;could be a focal point.</p> <p>In my mind, I kind of separate the retail clothing definition of essentials (which my short-hand definition&nbsp;for is&nbsp;classic mix and match items in neutral colors or patterns), &nbsp;from the common usage, that 'essential' means 'vitally important'. &nbsp; For me, that is a 'workhorse'. &nbsp;</p> <p>Or basically what <b>Suz</b> is&nbsp;saying with regard to categories.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh! &nbsp;And I quite like your outfit, and I think the white pants are functioning as&nbsp;a statement in it.&nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382323 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:42:33 +0000 Ingunn 1382323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree they are. So to you, essentials are not also statements sometimes? They are either-or? Please forgive me for asking again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1382218 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 01:15:58 +0000 Angie 1382218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kind words, Ingunn. I prefer to think of my booties as Statements, although I have many pairs and wear them 9 months of the year. They are usually the statement piece in the outfit, along with the bag and topper.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381917 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:23:51 +0000 Ingunn 1381917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, now I can see it, too! I was on the train earlier. it is a beautiful and surely very comfortable outfit. The black and white with pink is gorgeous. I'm quite puzzled that you won't regard your booties as essentials. I do consider them an important part of your style persona.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381915 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:22:46 +0000 Ingunn 1381915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This hs been a useful exercise for me. I totally get what you mean, Suz. The white jeans are clearly a stronger statement than the shirt in this outfit. And yes, the boots are essential although I don't really love them. </p> <p>Angie, that sounds so comfy and pretty. I adore that coat on you!</p> <p>Inge, high five for brightening up the dreary weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381908 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:06:39 +0000 Sal 1381908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this Ingunn and think the white jeans do make a statement, in a good way. I also like footwear variety.....so I can identify. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381820 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:11:13 +0000 Angie 1381820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, thought I'd share what I'm wearing today. The shirt is untucked and layered under the turtleneck. Fluid pieces make the combination very comfy and it all stays put.&nbsp;A pink man coat will go over the top. High five.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381815 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:06:06 +0000 Carole 1381815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make rainbows out of rain! Great outfit for a dreary day and I think I need to remember to wear my white jeans, too, when the weather is gray and depressing. Like today! Sounds like we live in sister cities! I wish I could have a better look at the blouse to see the graphics but it seems like you have the statement and essential concept figured out. A+ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381806 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:57:34 +0000 Anonymous 1381806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great look to offset the awful wet weather! Love the monochrome effect here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381802 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:55:00 +0000 Inge 1381802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I wore my white jeans yesterday too because I decided I needed something bright on a very rainy and windy day. High five, Ingunn:-) I adore the graphic black and white on you, and the patterned shirt peeking out from under the pullover is a fun, playful touch. Love your rainboots too, but completely understand the need to switch things up with footwear regularly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381795 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:50:46 +0000 Suz 1381795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific! (And I like your philosophy.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Okay. Here's an interesting wrinkle. I think your jeans qualify as <b>essentials</b>....but in this outfit, in this context (i.e. the weather), they make a <b>statement.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>I think your shirt qualifies as a <b>statement</b> (maybe) or at minimum a "<b>regular" </b>-- but in this context (covered by the pullover) I think it is functioning like an <b>essential.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>I think the boots, in this instance, are <b>statements</b>. And I am amazed you feel you could do without them with all the rain you have been having, so they seem like <b>essentials</b>, also! &nbsp; :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, the parsing and parsing, hehehehe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381770 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:05:49 +0000 Angie 1381770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's my mantra too. (High five Ingunn and Shannon).&nbsp;</p> <p>You look SO fresh and fashionable in #2. What a great Winter outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's been raining cats and dogs here,&nbsp;and that's not going to stop till next week. I will be wearing my white jeans a lot too.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381763 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:55:54 +0000 Ingunn 1381763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! Yes, adding white is Angie's mantra, and she's a brilliant teacher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381752 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:47:21 +0000 Zibbets 1381752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so cute! Love the white with boots and parka.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381733 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:20:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1381733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe that's Angie mantra - everything is better with white </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381706 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:59:18 +0000 Jaime 1381706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white jeans are a fantastic brightener. I am a shoe maximalist so you have my sympathies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381693 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:47:26 +0000 jackiec 1381693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! When in doubt....I was hooked with your title!!!</p> <p>You look great for a wet, dreary day. Very brave of you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381684 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:42:11 +0000 Anonymous 1381684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white is a day brightener and looks brilliant with your charcoal sweater. I'm with you on shoes, and my feet are not happy if I wear the same pair two days in a row. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381670 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:29:22 +0000 Sara L. 1381670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look!&nbsp; The white jeans brighten it up.&nbsp; I love shoes and get so bored when I get stuck with a just a couple pairs (usually for weather reasons).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-when-in-doubt-add-white#post-1381661 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:20:24 +0000 Ingunn 1381661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our weather is particularly dreary these days, with endless rain and fog. To brighten things up I chose my white jeans (e) and paired them with the charcoal sweater (e) layered over the graphic shirt (s). I must wear rain boots (e), but at least the logo picks up the patterned shirt a bit, I think. I'm bored with the rainboots by now and I realize that I never could be satisfied with only 1-2 pairs of footwear to choose from, like a true minimalist would. The parka (e) finishes the outfit together with the polka dot umbrella (s) and black bag (e).</p> <p>I feel good today, and I blame the white jeans. </p> <p>Did I label my essentials and statements well, or would you suggest something else? Thanks for reading and looking! </p>