https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:56:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620490 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:27:22 +0000 Jonesy 620490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone! I think there might be some closeted caftan lovers out there :)! I told my SO that I had posted a WIW pic featuring one of my caftans and he was shocked/horrified! LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620216 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:14:15 +0000 celia 620216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of this are simply fabulous, all of it.Wish I was taller to rock those caftans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620170 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:58:56 +0000 Laura 620170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, hello Ms. Roper! Caftans never looked so fab. I might join you on the team if Lands End makes them in petite sizes :)</p> <p>Love your AT top, love the JCrew striped top, love, love, love it all! Congrats on finishing off another semester and enjoy the summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620140 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:16:31 +0000 fashionista 620140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so jealous about your wardrobe.<br /> #1 and 7 is my fav. I love the top untucked and yes you were right the coat is cropped so tucked look is a bit overwhelming.<br /> All other outfits especially the summer outfits of 5 and 6 are so cool and chic.<br /> I would wear the Kaftan with some black leggings and flats and step out of the house for some errands. Kaftan is too comfortable to be not worn always.<br /> Angie can you start a Team Kaftan or Team no Kaftan?? I have my answers ready-Team Kaftan!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620109 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:36:50 +0000 Deborah 620109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A true feast for my eyes Jonesy! Impossible to pick a favorite but I have to say I really like the caftan!! The cream topp in 3/4 is just gorgeous and I love how it works in that outfit. You show such attention to detail in your outfits...it's inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620043 Tue, 15 May 2012 04:05:06 +0000 sarah 620043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, the famous caftan!!! Woohoo. I'm so glad you posted it - looks like you could get TONS of at-home writing done wearing that.</p> <p>Love your WIW's of course. That silhouette in 5 and 6 has been my go-to summer casual one, as well, but you up the style quotient with the luxe fabrics, super-cool footwear, and fab jewelry. I'm taking notes! I love the pattern mixing in #1, and the top in #3 is v. cool. You are every so stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620039 Tue, 15 May 2012 03:58:53 +0000 ManidipaM 620039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, you're just too cool for school!</p> <p>LOVE both jackets and can't decide which of your three tops is gorgeousest! As for that caftan, you look fantastic and I know what to do with orphan kurtas now, thank you so much! Oh and I prefer the untucked version of #1 --- I know tucking is supposed to lengthen the leg line, but somehow the toning of top and jacket is even better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-620015 Tue, 15 May 2012 02:53:06 +0000 Sveta 620015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, it is so great to see your WIW again - I missed you!<br /> I always drool over your footwear collection - you have the coolest ankle strap shoes and booties. It is so fortunate that your shoes are a size too small for me and also that ankle straps don't like my ankles: otherwise I would be raiding your house in the night to steal them.<br /> I like all of them but #6 stole my heart: you look so unbelievably cool!<br /> I am glad you kept those Paige skinnies - aren't they great? I love my Paiges too!<br /> I was eyeing those cobalt Express trousers too but Columnists are not the right style for me. It is a great idea to make bootcuts into straight legs: this is what I plan to do if I find white bootcuts which fit well but too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619977 Tue, 15 May 2012 01:47:50 +0000 Jaime 619977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh it is like going to the bakery with so many eye treats to look at. And shoe treats. I love all your shoes! Regarding the tuck/no tuck they both look good from the front. For me the killer of all tucks is my side view, but I have no idea how that applies to others. I love your skirt outfit - you make casual professional look so cool. Anyway, the jeans are perfect on you. The cutoffs with your new shoes are perfection - and just up my alley. I love the necklace you're wearing too. And you look fab in a caftan. The fact you added a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Roper is icing on the cake! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619932 Tue, 15 May 2012 01:05:07 +0000 Aida 619932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fabulous looks, caftan included! For #1 I think they both look good, at the moment I'm feeling the untucked more LOVE the blouse in #5 (I need some like that!), and the cream top in #2 looks super awesome with the olive moto. COOL new shoes in #6, and cool top and necklace too. I always enjoy seeing your ankle-strapped footwear, you wear them so so well ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619894 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:14:28 +0000 Jonesy 619894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone!</p> <p>Angie, thanks for your thoughts and your KttpoK :). I love your detailed analysis, as always, and your sweet feedback. </p> <p>Kirti, Meredith, Scarlet, Jeanne, Shannon, Makrame, Inge, and Chouette22, thanks for your lovely comments!</p> <p>Rae, Anna, and Tanya, nice to see that the UO cloud photo top is getting some love. I wish it weren't polyester, but I still love it.</p> <p>Christieanne, thanks for your comments about the fit of stuff! I think I have gotten pickier about that, in part thanks to YLF :).</p> <p>Beth Anne, I love the Peanuts reference, and I would feel privileged to host a YLF caftan party!</p> <p>Tanya, Suz, and Claire, thanks for your comments about the footwear! I think I rely on it more in the summer, since my outfits get simpler (fewer layers, etc.).</p> <p>I guess it's unanimous, almost (except for Anna), that the untucked version is best. That's what I will wear.</p> <p>Thanks again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619870 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:55:13 +0000 Anonymous 619870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm really crushing on your shoes (and your ability to wear them) too! I love the ankle details! The printed skirt outfit is my absolute fave, but I also love the first outfit's pattern mixing. You have such fab style! *swoon* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619820 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:07:46 +0000 Suz 619820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowza! I adore that caftan and think I just might join you in the caftan brigade! </p> <p>And the outfits are sublime. My special favourites are 3 and 6 (your footwear is always SO perfect) and I also love #1 (untucked is best). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619790 Mon, 14 May 2012 22:05:19 +0000 Angie 619790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoooo! Queen Caftan! I just love it! That's a sensational Summer lounging and working from home look if ever there was one! Great for the beach too - sooooooo much better than a casual maxi dress. Mrs. Roper wishes she looked as fab in her caftans. </p> <p>You rock my style world, Jonesy! Each outfit is more killer than the next. </p> <p>The way you pattern mixed and tapered the legs in #1 (I vote un-tucked) is so clever. LOVE the new pearl and daisy layering top in #2, especially with the ankle strap sandal! And I thought I recognized those jeans in #5 - so great :). </p> <p>#6 is my best. I *love* the tapered Bermudas with the flat peep-toe booties. KILLER to the power of KILLER. The combination really accentuates your gorgeous shapely legs! </p> <p>Thanks for treating us, you stylish creature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619757 Mon, 14 May 2012 21:12:25 +0000 Beth Ann 619757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. Adore the blue pants! And I prefer untucked in this case</p> <p>2. Talbots skirt -- exquisite -- and your jacket keeps it "Jonesy" Can I steal this? Can I wear the top with your cobalt pants?</p> <p>3. Shades of a Peanuts character here -- in a good way -- although I suspect you're more Lucy than Charlie Brown.</p> <p>4. I'm with Rae -- this top is stunningly modern and easy.</p> <p>5. I remember Caftans and Mrs. Roper. This is quite simple and modern version. I love this and this you should host a YLF caftan party. Personally, my favorite catan wearer is Broadway's Elaine Stritch singing "Ladies Who Lunch" in "Company." Very 70's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619742 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:59:35 +0000 chouette22 619742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love every one of your outfits. You are so inspiring! You do exactly what I am aspiring to: acquire special, somewhat unusual pieces which speak for themselves and create unique outfits without much fuss. Love, love, love! The same goes for your shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619715 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:35:23 +0000 Tanya 619715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a stunning set of outfits Jonesy! I absolutely adore #6, simple yet amazing. Swooning over your amazing shoe collection! I also prefer #1/2 untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619712 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:34:12 +0000 Inge 619712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a pro at this, Jonesy, I absolutely love all these outfits. You rock those cobalt blue Columnist pants (I prefer untucked), you rock clamdiggers, you look fantastic in that skirt outfit (beautiful top!), and yes, you rock that caftan too!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619711 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:32:54 +0000 Makrame 619711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great, as always! I too prefer the top in #1 untucked.</p> <p>I really like the Old Navy top - looks more whimsical than sweet to me, and I think the olive jacket "toughens it up" nicely. Nice casual look, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619687 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:12:23 +0000 annagybe 619687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm torn between tuck and untuck. I like the lines of it untucked, but really like the peek of the silver belt in the tucked version. Love the oversized floral on the skirt, reminds me of Jil Sander from last year. And that cloud print shirt is beyond awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619685 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:09:42 +0000 christieanne 619685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make the caftan look chic!<br /> I think you are right on the untuck in outfit 1 and like how you went for a looser fit and then tapered the blue pants.<br /> Your summer casual is inspired - I think it's how you still have some great details (shoes) and perfect fits that make the looks still polished and right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619672 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:57:58 +0000 rae 619672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOOOOVE that top in #6! yay for photographic prints!</p> <p>I agree with you that #1 looks best untucked, and I'm excited to see more of your summer looks. The caftan does look comfy - and a little bit grunge, so I'm sold! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619666 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:52:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 619666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Mrs. Roper!!! Now that woman had style (lol)!</p> <p>These are all fab Jonesy and if I were taller and slimmer, I might wear a caftan myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619647 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:46 +0000 Jjsloane 619647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not one outfit I would not copy here in a heartbeat (and that includes the caftan - I always look at the ones in Soft Surroundings but never actually think I should spend the $ unless I'm going to be hanging out in some exotic pied a terre) </p> <p>You look fabulous is all of these! I can't even express my admiration! Thank you for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619640 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:14:47 +0000 Scarlet 619640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the week. Since I can only express degrees of love, I will express them in this order: 3, 5, 2, 6. Nice caftan You look nothing like Mrs. Roper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619637 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:11:36 +0000 Meredith1953 619637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy,<br /> Your outfits are always so well put together.<br /> Pics 1-2 I prefer the untucked version. Great mixing of patterns and I love the color and cut of the cobalt pants.<br /> Pics 3-4 I also love the way the olive jacket picks up the color in the skirt and the cool cuff you are wearing. The sandals are also cool.<br /> Pic 5 is classic casual styling.<br /> PIc 6 The booties are just amazing with the clamdiggers and the cool top plus necklace. </p> <p>What a hoot with the Ropers doing the "bump" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619629 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:04:40 +0000 Kirti 619629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Jonesy you are so stylish! ! I love the jacket in the first two pics and prefer the top untucked. The short sleeve top in #6 is lovely too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-work-wear-and-summer-casual#post-619620 Mon, 14 May 2012 18:57:53 +0000 Jonesy 619620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My semester is winding down, and I will spend most of the summer at home working. I have a few meetings this week, so I thought I would post those outfits, plus my more typical casual summer looks. </p> <p>I have joked around about how I spend lots of the summer wearing Mrs. Roper caftans, and Angie has asked me about them :). So I am posting a pic of me in one of them, so you can all get an afternoon chuckle. Hard to beat the comfort, ladies--you should join me on Team Caftan!</p> <p>#1-2 Untucked or tucked? I lean toward untucked, because I'm more comfortable with that plus the jacket is pretty cropped. Thoughts?</p> <p>These are my Express Columnist cobalt blue boot cuts that I sized up in and had the tailor taper at the bottom (they were a bit too short as bootcuts and I love the versatility of these--no worries about PPL); Rachel Rachel Roy patterned jacket; striped Target tank; Vic shoes via yoox.com; silver Gap belt (old).</p> <p>#3 Another work look: Pencil skirt, Talbots; olive linen moto, ON; cream top, AT; snakeskin shoes, Kelsi Dagger; bracelet, Mikkat Market.</p> <p>#4 Detail of the top--sort of sweet for me, but the workmanship was so cool, and I thought it would be a great spring/summer layer.</p> <p>#5 Typical summer look: Paige skinny jeans from Chicago Rack (love! wish I'd bought two pair!); J. Crew silk top; 1" wedge heel snakeskin sandals (very comfy), Miz Mooz.</p> <p>#6 Another typical summer look: Gap skinny cut-offs; poly top from Urban Outfitters; new peep toe booties from Revolve Clothing (I'm standing funny to try to show off their details).</p> <p>#7 It's caftan time! Land's End, maybe 3 years old. No one outside of my immediate family has ever laid eyes on these :).</p> <p>#8 Mrs. Roper, with Mr. Roper, of course.</p> <p>I always want and appreciate frank feedback--good, bad, constructive criticism, etc. </p>