https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:56:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1069274 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:57:51 +0000 Vix 1069274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi DayVies -- I think Joy's sweet words were meant for my update (wedding) thread.&nbsp;Many thanks for your compliments!</p> <p>ETA too add link with some "color story" snaps:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-color-snaps-from-the-vix-family-wedding">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ly-wedding</a>&nbsp;and thank Joy more properly. Though eyes were glued pretty firmly to the bride&nbsp;(and there were lots of lovely, festive outfits I wish I'd been able to photograph) I did get lots of compliments on my Sparkle Barbie dress. It's just a fun dress to wear and I think that translated well!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1069229 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:16:57 +0000 Day Vies 1069229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah!&nbsp; You're killing me -- too too gorgeous. Old Hollywood is green with envy standing next to a star like you. My goodness everything looks so yummy. I hope you enjoy the festivities and post some pictures of the event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1068788 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:01:54 +0000 Anonymous 1068788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Words can't express how fabulous you and the bride look! Vic, I'm sure all eyes were on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1043380 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:23:35 +0000 In My Joi 1043380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix you are STUNNING! Pic #1, just breathtaking! You look like a runway model! I love the vintage clutch from Whiting &amp; Davis (I have a couple in&nbsp;my stash) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1042297 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 14:08:01 +0000 LoveSarahDub 1042297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I know what I'll be checking out today! Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1042296 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 14:02:36 +0000 Vix 1042296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Tracina, LBelleD, Adelfa, and LoveSarahDub --&nbsp;</b>Thank you! </p> <p>I have to keep myself on a tight leash to keep from buying "fantasy life" clothes, so as much as I went <i>"ack, nothing to wear!" &nbsp;</i>and then did my Goldilocks thing, it's great to have an excuse to buy something impractical.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe if I had more special occasions I'd buy more versatile items, I don't know. ;)</p> <p>By the way <b>(attn LSDub?)</b>&nbsp;while looking I got seriously fascinated by RenttheRunway.com&nbsp;-- even if it meant realizing I'm more of a prude than I thought about dress length, ha!&nbsp;</p> <p>Seems like customers are super-happy with the experience, and I loved seeing the same fancypants dress on different women's shapes/heights etc. [Sound familiar?] I'm just too much of a control freak to use them for a huge occasion, but for something like NYE it could be fun.</p> <p>ps Beth Ann, so interesting, especially the part about noticing how your students' posture strengths/weaknesses have changed pre- to post-computer society.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1042164 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:46:59 +0000 LoveSarahDub 1042164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OHMYGOSH! Every single photo is SO fabulous! That dress is AMAZING; you will look so beautiful! </p> <p>Every choice is incredible! I wish I had more occasions to dress up for lately; you look wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion/page/2#post-1042120 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 03:41:35 +0000 Adelfa 1042120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glamorous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041816 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:02:15 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1041816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Words cannot begin to describe how very much I love your outfits :)&nbsp; &nbsp; If anyone at the celebrations has anything to say, that isn't just gushing with compliments... they're <u>crazy</u>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041805 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 17:42:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1041805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the book recommend.&nbsp; I'm a book hound, so I'll check it out.&nbsp; </p> <p>Posture is huge for singers.&nbsp; I spend a lot of teaching time working on opening up the upper chest wall (pec minor) and encouraging the strengthening of the rhomboids.&nbsp; A lot of popular strength work -- like planks and push ups, tighten the upper chest wall as they strengthen, and most of us don't work the posterior muscles as much as the anterior.&nbsp; I notice a lot more difficulty in my young college students since I began teaching in 96.&nbsp; Keyboard hours are tough on the body, aren't they?&nbsp; Sounds like you've found a good solution for yourself!.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041728 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:55:38 +0000 Anonymous 1041728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed.&nbsp; You look gorgeous.&nbsp; All your time and thought really paid off.&nbsp; I'm also impressed with the brides gown &amp; dress.&nbsp; They are both beautiful, youthful but elegant- many nearly 70 year olds wouldn't even consider those dresses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041677 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:22:00 +0000 Vix 1041677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Caro, BethAnn, Ceit, Lyn, Sveta</b> -- thank you for chiming in too!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Beth Ann -- </b>That is quite a compliment, thank you. From what I see&nbsp;I'd think you're achieving your&nbsp;goal; does it seem especially&nbsp;far off? [ETA I rec designer Bradley Bayou's book The Science of Sexy in spite of the title; his "how do you want to feeeeeel at X" exercise came back to me during this hunt.]</p> <p>BTW,&nbsp;you and others are making me feel so guilty for the days when I have droopy pants, too-long sleeves,&nbsp;or I some other issue,&nbsp;ha. But you're right, I do try to prioritize fit!</p> <p><b>Sveta</b> --&nbsp;I'm so glad I had a good excuse to buy that scarf as it's been *pouring* for days and&nbsp;it may be&nbsp;the only blue I see at home til June, sob!</p> <p>Perhaps I'll&nbsp;pack the dresses up and head for <b>Caro, Lyn,</b>&nbsp;and any other&nbsp;YLFers who are either prepping for summer or bemoaning still-high temps. ;)</p> <p>******</p> <p>Re <b>the posture thing:</b> A few months ago I switched&nbsp;from a cardio/core (abdominal) exercise class to a small-group stretch/strength/core class where I'm constantly told to move my&nbsp;shoulders from my ears. I will have to split the difference soon to keep the cardio benefits, but I've&nbsp;gained flexibility and upper body&nbsp;strength with the change. </p> <p>Over the years&nbsp;I've found core work is&nbsp;great for keeping low back pain to a dull roar, but apparently I need a stronger upper back to keep the dang shoulders DOWN.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aside from regular walking and the occasional hike I'm a Reluctant Exerciser, but I find I have to do the more intensive stuff to keep muscle tone and any chance of alignment!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041621 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:49:27 +0000 Sveta 1041621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can just echo others: you look absolutely stunning in both outfits. I especially love the midnight blue shade of the sequin dress, it is elegantly dark but not as somber as black and goes beautifully with your coloring.<br />The ombre scarf was a good splurge here because it really adds to the dress with these beautiful blues AND is going to be a workhorse for you later as well!<br />I also like your selection for the braid, stunning but not overdone.</p> <p>I wonder about your comment on the posture: how are you working hard on it? I have the same computer related issues and batling mine: please share your secret!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041614 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:30:18 +0000 Anonymous 1041614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely gorgeous, Vix! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041605 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:54:58 +0000 lyn67 1041605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, Vix, you left me speechless, sorry I cannot comment your fabbness here!:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041508 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 02:05:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1041508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so needed to see these beautiful outfits, Vix.&nbsp; One of my main goals is to develop my own sense of personal style -- not to follow trends or mimic the style of others.&nbsp; Your looks here perfectly suit the setting and seem to represent you beautifully.&nbsp; You always look modern, but your focus on fit and proportions are a perfect example of my style icon:&nbsp; the Wardrobe Mistress.&nbsp; In the theater, the Wardrobe Mistress brings the vision of the director to life on the bodies of the actors, turning them into true representations of their characters.&nbsp; She doesn't hesitate to rework garments when necessary, and knows how to get the most impact from the budget at her disposal.</p> <p>You will be stunning at the festivities! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041491 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:38:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 1041491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another one who shares your love of this palette - all so&nbsp;fab imo. The accessories are perfect. I love that you wear your earrings at home :)<br />Have a great time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041481 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:00:44 +0000 Vix 1041481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FlorenceFearne and Pil, </b>thanks to both of you as well. I've spent much of the day cleaning house, so it seems funny to be complimented on looking elegant and&nbsp;pulled together but I'll take it!&nbsp;</p> <p>On a semi-related note, when the ~ 4"&nbsp;rhinestone earrings came they seemed SO over the top that I got used to them by wearing them while cooking, relaxing,&nbsp;doing laundry etc. They sure did "elevate" my slob wear!</p> <p>FF -- I actually&nbsp;wear my hair up so much that I actually chopped it to ~ cheekbone-length bob a few years ago. [You know the saying -- that if a bun/ponytail is your default you need a real hairdo.] Grew it back because well, I like wearing it up. </p> <p>/hard case (hopeless case!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041312 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:20:35 +0000 pil 1041312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look spectacular, Vix! What a difference the sleeve alteration makes, and what a lucky bride to benefit from your discerning eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041308 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:07:00 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1041308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How nice to see you again! It's certainly been worth the wait, as you look beautiful. Everything looks so elegant and rich, even (or maybe especially?)&nbsp;in the simple silhouettes you've chosen. I love your attention to detail with the accessories, too. I tend to be big on matching, perfectly coordinated jewellery. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think I've seen you with your hair up a lot so I don't know if it's a look you like, but I have to say it's gorgeous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041241 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 16:18:41 +0000 Vix 1041241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't keep up with you guys this morning!</p> <p><b>Nancylee, Mo, AlaskaGirl, and Makrame&nbsp;--&nbsp;</b>Of course thank you as well!</p> <p><b>Nancylee -- </b>The dress is SO LIGHT it's awesome. [Survived original squashed-in-box packing, too, which bodes well for flying with it.]&nbsp;As a bad but enthusiastic dancer people best beware my besequined swirling.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Mo -- </b>Your comment means a lot, thank you. &nbsp;[Especially given your mad eBay skills!]&nbsp;I was worried for a while that things wouldn't come together, but staying true to my vaguely vintage/boho luxe sides helped with focus. So many pretty things out there!</p> <p><b>Makrame -- </b>Work has been less creative than I like recently, so this was a fun outlet. But I was holding my breath a bit there! I'm sure family dynamics and meeting-new-people jitters aside the wedding weekend will be a blast. I just found out on I'm prep cook duty for the rehearsal dinner (n=60) so I will feel a bit like Cinderella the night of the wedding, ha!</p> <p><b>AG --</b> Oh, you unintentionally made me laugh! B&amp;G/families are ethnically non-diverse and pretty staid dressers to boot. I *wish* we'd see the beautiful colors&nbsp;of an&nbsp;Indian wedding (or "Indian everyday" like the woman who inspired me to start embracing colors that looked good on me&nbsp;when I spotted her in the tulip field!).</p> <p>You were right on the 2nd point -- the dress shape, gleam/glam,&nbsp;and sequin pattern (photo 1, dress in&nbsp;another color)&nbsp;reminded me of Bollywood. After buying I found out the Adrianna Papell&nbsp;is a knockoff of a ~ $9000 Jenny Packham (photo 2). The latter is beautiful and hopefully silk vs poly for that price, but I think&nbsp;it's more nymph/fairy than homage-to-another-culture.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041227 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:56:36 +0000 Makrame 1041227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing the gorgeous photos and your thought process! &nbsp;The alterations worked amazingly well (and like others, I am amazed by your ability to see how the right alteration can make the garment truly shine). &nbsp;Have fun at the wedding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041219 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:48:23 +0000 Vix 1041219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Classically Casual, Elle, Peri,&nbsp;K </b>--</p> <p>Thanks also to you! </p> <p>Going public makes it feel that much more like this&nbsp;thing is really happening (as long as the bride doesn't call things off over the living space thing...so long years of&nbsp;dating, hello opinionated life partner getting rid of stuff so he can move in! We love him for that, BTW).</p> <p><b>CC --</b>&nbsp;The bride will definitely be a knockout and based on history&nbsp;enjoying every minute of that. We had our struggles with her purchases&nbsp;(yes, spend money on&nbsp;NEW foundation garments and that minimal tailoring!) but her friends approved/enabled both choices. </p> <p>I'm glad the groom&nbsp;seems healthy because his heart is going to drop when he sees her looking extra-radiant not once but twice.</p> <p><b>Elle</b> -- I followed your wedding guest story and trust me, if you'd had the real-time version of mine you'd have recognized some of the elements. You looked amazing in all your choices -- did we ever get the recap? If not, please share it here!</p> <p><b>Peri -- </b>Know we share a love of blues/greens!<b>&nbsp;</b>It was a new seamstress (mine aren't special occasion types) and she was lovely. The sleeve alt was actually pretty easy...I just had her push the sleeve fabric up to the shoulder til it gathered, then&nbsp;sew up where it was split-by-design. But I admit I was nervous til I saw it yesterday. I can ship the back-up dress back now. ;)</p> <p>ps The scarf is literally just opened to full width and tied in the front -- very casual. Start a scarf/shawl thread and we'll get our experts in it!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041210 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:36:53 +0000 catgirl 1041210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, as usual your exquisite taste and attention to detail means that this is perfection.&nbsp; I admire your thrift, logic, and impeccable perception. </p> <p>Do tell - is this an Indian wedding, or is Bollywood just a reference to the sequins and flash?&nbsp; I went to my cousin's wedding where the bride wore a floor length sequin dress at the reception and looked amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041206 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:34:00 +0000 Mo 1041206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. &nbsp;I have nothing new to add but just wanted to echo the comments about your eye for perfect fit and details. &nbsp;Really shows in how your outfits come so seamlessly together.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041203 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:26:19 +0000 nancylee 1041203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beyond gorgeous, Vix! You look smashing in every look. I especially like the action shot of the twirling skirt in #2. :)</p> <p>Have a fabulous time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041202 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:23:10 +0000 Vix 1041202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>GP, Suz,&nbsp;Shevia, Kkards, Dianthus, and&nbsp;Trishalee --</b></p> <b><br /> </b> <p><b></b>Thank you all so much for the reassurance; I admit it helps!&nbsp;</p> <p>I dragged a few RL friends into the process as&nbsp;there were/are so&nbsp;many family dynamics at play I didn't want to go into publicly, but your collective eyes/opinions were missed!</p> <p>[Especially when the phrase <b>"I think you're overthinking this"</b> came up, ha. Don't hear that much on YLF.]</p> <p><b>Suz,</b> I think I actually got into trouble at first because I didn't know how I wanted to look.&nbsp;Some of the rejects were objectively fine/appropriate and if we'd had "be on &nbsp;a plane in 2 weeks" notice I'd have made them work but been resentful about dropping cash on them.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm&nbsp;hoping the outfits strike the right note with family and others&nbsp;but if not -- hey,&nbsp;at least I feel festive, appropriate, and frankly, "armored" by clothing that feels true to my personality. Helpful when meeting tons of new folks along with all the familiar faces....</p> <p>***<br />Special appreciation for <b>GP</b> for the posture comment as I've been working on that to combat "computer&nbsp;slump/hunch" and to <b>Trishalee</b> for commenting on looking glamourous but not overdone. Just hope I can get my DIY hair and makeup to look a little *more* done to match!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041196 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:07:00 +0000 Kristin L 1041196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices. Your outfits look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041192 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:59:47 +0000 Peri 1041192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! Of course I love your peacock colors! My favorites are actually the day dresses. I love the way you have done the blue scarf/wrap...that's a scarf look I haven't mastered yet.</p> <p>And like everyone else I'm so impressed but the way you have things tailored. Beyond the imagination, it takes nerve...I'd be afraid the tailor would mess it up. I guess that means I don't yet have a great tailor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwillwear-old-hollywood-meet-bollywood-for-a-very-special-occasion#post-1041187 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:50:29 +0000 ElleH 1041187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning! Well done. I wish I could pull together wedding attire so easily &amp; beautifully. </p>