https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 08:31:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899396 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:47:16 +0000 rae 899396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with what you have said above - I have a short waist, too, and never could wear wide belts, even though they do cinch. Love your striped top! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899386 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:30:12 +0000 Liz A. 899386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think the belt is necessary, but it looks good both ways. &nbsp;It probably depends on the outfit. &nbsp;I don't knotw that you need to stop cinching all together. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899373 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:59:02 +0000 Vicki 899373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like all your versions and can even see a belt with #3 and the addition of a jacket as Beth Ann mentioned, depending on your need for warmth and comfort. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899366 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:52:35 +0000 Suz 899366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it all ways, actually! I think it might work a little bit better belted if you tried a belt that wasn't quite that wide. Maybe 2 to 2.5 inches? It would be worth experimenting with belt widths and the camera. Also with jackets over top, as Beth Ann suggests -- and different degrees of contrast between the top/ bottom/ belt - because that is going to make for a very different look as well.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899356 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:41:01 +0000 Beth Ann 899356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great choice when you're working while under the weather!&nbsp; Comfortable and chic!&nbsp; I do like it best without the belt, and I like both kids of footwear -- depending on the weather.<br /><br />I think it would be interesting to try it belted and worn under a jacket.&nbsp; The jacket creates a long line, and the belt gives a defined waist.&nbsp; Also, and I'm less sure about this one, what about trying it tucked and belted (If the belt won't slide on top of the skirt too much).&nbsp; This creates a little shorter look in the torso, but a real long leg line.&nbsp; I like this look sometimes with woven blouses.&nbsp; I actually have a longish torso, but my full bust kind of negates the effect!<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899281 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:20:44 +0000 Jaime 899281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was very flattered to see my name and very pleased&nbsp;that I said something helpful.&nbsp;I totally agree with your choice of #3 as what to wear. I prefer the top&nbsp;without the belt and #2 looks good but I think the outfit with the&nbsp;boots looks fantastic!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899182 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:09:30 +0000 TraceyLiz65 899182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree the belt makes it look dressier.. I like the belt look and the boots one as well! &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899114 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:09:12 +0000 Nicole D 899114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Untucked with the boots is my favorite, but&nbsp;the&nbsp;cinched wait is OK too. It is a bit dressier. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899107 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:07:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 899107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the version you went with! I like the belted version, too, but I'm trying to learn these things myself, and I do think #3 looks more current as well as flattering. <br />Your legs are so shapely; I think you could show them off with a slightly shorter and/or closer-fitting pencil skirt with that top and the flats!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwblack-and-white-and-a-lesson#post-899091 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:46:39 +0000 Carla 899091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Still dealing with a Spring cold, but a bit better today. &nbsp;Decided on comfort once again, but was also musing on constructive comments by Angie, Shevia, and BethAnn from previous outfit posts. &nbsp;<br /><br />In general I have tucked in my tops, and I like a cinch belt for waist definition...however comments by Fabbers have suggested loose fitting/untucked is a more flattering look. &nbsp;Today I styled a simple black and white look 3 ways. &nbsp;Pictures <i>are&nbsp;</i>worth&nbsp;<i>a thousand&nbsp;</i>words. &nbsp;I believe my high hip/short waist is better served with an untucked shirt, and defining the waist with a wide belt is not my best look! &nbsp;<br /><br />Another lesson learned.<br /><i><br />#1&nbsp;</i>Black knit wool skirt - Kensie<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Black and cream striped shirt - Reitmans<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Black leather belt- MorrocanBazaar<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Peep toe patent flats - Liz Claibourne<br /><br />#2 without the belt<br /><br />#3 with flat, over the knee boots - ?&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(What I wore to work)<br /><br />