https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:41:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2101837 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:06:18 +0000 Anonymous 2101837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent, <b>Angie </b>- thanks and I will look forward to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099996 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:47:50 +0000 Angie 2099996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know how hard it is to move,&nbsp;<b>Laura.</b>&nbsp;Hang in there. One day at a time. When I am next in SLC, you will at least know another familiar face. And meet Sam :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099992 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:41:07 +0000 Anonymous 2099992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I really needed your boosts - in the midst of my move, new job, finding housing in this market, etc., my style is really the only thing I have some control over! I appreciate your positivity, encouragement, and comments!&nbsp;</p> <p>I got my altered pants back yesterday and I am *never* going back to off-the-rack. The fit is perfect for me. I can't believe I've gone this long without alterations, knowing my hip-to-waist ratio makes off-the-rack finds almost impossible. The cost was less than buying another pair of pants! Anyway, I'm twirling around in my altered pants as if I'm in a pharmaceutical commercial (the "after" shot, of course).&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099538 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:23:30 +0000 Angie 2099538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are and look super cute despite the absence of your favourite pants, <b>Laura</b>! Your hair is soooo lovely, and your specs are yummy. The buttoned to the top shirt is fab with the blazer. Loving the cream boots too. Rock on. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099441 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 07:30:38 +0000 Liesbeth 2099441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've got a great handle on your style despite all challenges! Looking forward to more outfit pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099439 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 06:29:43 +0000 Anonymous 2099439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! I got my altered pants back so I'm geared up for next week. It certainly was a SYC challenge!</p> <p>Bonnie - yes, the lighting in our temporary apartment is ALL can style spotlights except one fixture over the bathroom sink. It's horrendous for WIW photos or pics we want of the family during this time. :'( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099416 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 03:47:44 +0000 Jaime 2099416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are managing beautifully without your favorites. You are juggling a lot of changes - good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099266 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:02:30 +0000 Bonnie 2099266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job working with a limited wardrobe. It's interesting that photo #2 and #3 show the same top and blazer. Because of the lighting they look like they are different items. My favorite is the Boden green dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099233 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:31:15 +0000 Lesley 2099233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make it look pretty cute! I always like the challenge when beloved items are being laundered. Sometimes it pushes you to SYC a little more deeply. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099213 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:26:34 +0000 Bijou 2099213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A stylish week Laura. I particularly like your favourite plaid blazer and the Boden dress, these are gorgeous on you. As for taking your time with purchases, that is very wise particularly as you are dealing with lots of changes at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099195 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:45:13 +0000 rachylou 2099195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems like you’re doin’ all right without your pants but I get not loving black. Speaking of which, it occurs to me - with my black skirt/black leggings issue - that what I may not like is black bottoms.., </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-while-my-favorite-pants-are-altered#post-2099126 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:34:48 +0000 Anonymous 2099126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This week I'm in a bit of a pinch as my two workhorse dress pants are tailored. They desperately need the alterations, and while I'm not in my favorite outfits, it'll be ok for one week. Excuse the bare feet - I usually don't wear shoes in our living space! :)</p> <p>Pic 1) Monday: black ponte knit pants from Everlane, cobalt sweater, and a light jacket that's enough of a coatigan that I wore it until I got too hot walking around campus in the afternoon. Suede booties because ice has finally melted, so I don't need a lugged sole to get around safely.</p> <p>Pic 2) Tuesday: same ponte knit pants and booties, navy button down, and my favorite plaid blazer. </p> <p>Pic 3) Tuesday I wore the shirt completely buttoned up for the first time because I had to wear it straight out of the tumble-dry cycle - somehow the iron is in storage in Oregon! Usually I like a bit of neck room, but it looked rumpled un-ironed, and I knew it would bother me if I left it alone.</p> <p>Pic 3) Wednesday: black skinnies, pale pink silk button down, and charcoal blazer. I wore snow boots to work for warmth and changed into snakeskin booties. We went to parent teacher conferences, then met our realtor in the evening, so I was glad to have a more business-like look. I kept my snow boots (finds, below) in a bag for the evening and kept the booties (also in finds, below). </p> <p>Pic 4) Thursday: Boden green dress and camel suede booties. I am a total thigh-high hosiery fan now! They stayed up ALL day even with brisk walking. You can read about the fate of my new hosiery here: <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ew-hosiery</a> </p> <p>Pic 5) Friday: a "smart casual" day at the office, with some team meetings and lots of office time to get tasks done. I wore faded black skinnies, cognac monk strap oxfords, and a grey sweater. We are encouraged to wear red (university color) but I haven't gotten my red items in the mail yet. My first Friday at work a few weeks ago, I wore this Monday's cobalt blue sweater to all all-staff meeting and WHOA did I stand out when 90% wore crimson red! I'm a quick learner so I wore grey today so it's less of a contrast. :-)</p> <p>Reflections:<br /> 1) I am wearing too much black for my taste, and I "felt" it all week - ahhh! Part of this is likely that the two black bottoms are not my favorite fits, and I'd like to pass them on. I will be glad to get my navy and plaid pants back into rotation next week. Plus, I'm getting at least one red top and that will help with some bright pops in outfits. Having light colored footwear was nice with so much black.<br /> 2) I will need to prioritize warm professional shoes (booties!) for future footwear purchases.<br /> 3) I am definitely on the minimalist side of wardrobes, plus I'm navigating a post-partum body and nursing, plus our family has a lot of big "life changes" - new city, new home, new addition to the family. I don't need to rush into purchases because life is rushed enough!<br /> 4) My black skinnies bag out after half a day. I need to prioritize replacing.<br /> 5) The black ponte-knits no longer fit well, so I also need to prioritize replacing.</p> <p>Purchases this week:<br /> 1) red tops and sweaters to try on<br /> 2) a white knit hat<br /> 3) a blue gaiter (infinity scarf) that will cover nose/mouth on my commute </p>