https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:09:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2259345 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:32:40 +0000 EvieMM 2259345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm new. Admire all the friendly encouragement and your subtle use of language to describe clothing which is, of course, an important way of self expression. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256676 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:35:16 +0000 Zaeobi 2256676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks - thinking of buying a backup pair of Blondos, since they've become a workhorse. </p> <p>The cardigan is Seasalt Cornwall - have been patiently stalking for better colours, but so far no luck... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256667 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:56:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2256667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cords now! Styling makes so much difference. The boots are my hands-down favorite footwear. I like the shape of the cardi, but the color of the tunic. The belt is great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256629 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:31:12 +0000 Zaeobi 2256629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@StyleFan Thank you, finally learning how to care for my natural curls after all these years </p> <p>@Suntiger Purple sounds great! What do you mean by 'cinnamon'? Have learnt lately that colour names can be wildly subjective! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256419 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:25:42 +0000 Anonymous 2256419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great color! I'd like them with cinnamon, purple, salmon, or olive too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256366 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:33:47 +0000 Style Fan 2256366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cords look fantastic on you!&nbsp; Great colour with your hair.&nbsp; I prefer the shorter tops with the cords, but all the outfits look good.&nbsp; The cream is a nice contrast to the gorgeous wine colour.</p> <p>You have fantastic hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256324 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:11:04 +0000 Zaeobi 2256324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@lyn<br /> Which question do you mean, sorry? </p> <p>Thanks for the cardi love </p> <p>Lol well it's 15C today but buildings here don't have central heating &amp; our floors are tile, with a wide open balcony... so whilst it may not be quite as cold as home (the UK), it still feels cool enough for jumper dresses right now - but it was 25C last week, so who can predict, lol? </p> <p>Thanks, I just feel more comfortable being covered up It's part of my style moniker! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256293 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:53:03 +0000 lyn67 2256293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What was the question???:-) Love these, especially with the cream cardi-I am not fan of&nbsp; long dresses over straight pants...is it so cold there???-you have a beautiful slim figure why hiding it in all that much fabric! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256138 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:38:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2256138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@shevia<br /> Another vote for the cream cardi, thanks!<br /> As for #38, which leg do you prefer - tucked in (left) or bloused out (right)? Not sure if it makes much of a difference with the boots anyway, but just trying to temper the length of the tunic top </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256135 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:29:00 +0000 Jaime 2256135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great on you! I really like them with the light shoes and light cardigan. With the tunics I especially like #38 with the dark boots. Your hair looks gorgeous throughout. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256125 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:05:42 +0000 Zaeobi 2256125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@merwoman<br /> I often say that we can't be truly happy until we can learn to laugh at ourselves first </p> <p>@CarolS @RobinF<br /> More votes for the cream cardigan - thanks! I initially wasn't sure about the 'light on light' with my deeper colouring, but think it works with a darker column of colour underneath </p> <p>@RobinF @indigoprint<br /> This extensive try-on was actually triggered by the fact that some folk on the previous thread had identified the nature of corduroy as a potential fit issue (if it bags too much with heat, it will slide down during the day). It's served me well as both a fit test &amp; 'outfit lab' pairing session though, so I might add it to my future 'new purchases' repertoire </p> <p>@Bijou<br /> Thanks, me too (✿^‿^) It's funny because I used to wear the 'dresses over pants' look a lot, but it doesn't feel so 'fresh' lately. Will layer up this way when the temps drop again, though - glad to have a second pair of cords to add some colour to winter looks! </p> <p>@Angie<br /> Thank you - I didn't dress very 90s at the time (grunge etc didn't really appeal to me back then), so doing it My Way™ now ;)<br /> So the fit still looks okay, even in the later outfits? Wasn't sure if saggy bum, lol.<br /> Thanks - my hair usually pretty much stays in a clip off my neck when it's hot, so you'd best get used to seeing it like this until Oct </p> <p>@rachylou<br /> Belts are awesome - don't know how I survived without them as a teenager, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256060 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:56:20 +0000 rachylou 2256060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said I do especially like the belted looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256056 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:27:09 +0000 Angie 2256056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In short - ALL GOOD. Fab little retro ‘90s vibe. </p> <p>Great that the belt can help keep the cords up and fitted. Versatile! You’ve styled them well :)</p> <p>Can I gush again about your captivating and awfully pretty hair…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256043 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:01:06 +0000 Bijou 2256043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit looks good to me. I prefer the cords with the cropped tops, but with the longer tunics, it is a nice change-up too. They look like they will be nice and warm in winter, a good alternative to denim jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256022 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:44:00 +0000 Indigoprint 2256022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>&nbsp;</i>I think the fit looks good as it sits comfortably around your waist. Really fun to see how you styled it so many different ways. I also like your method of wearing them<i></i> <i>non stop </i>t<i></i>o road test something new. seems like a really effective way to get the feel of a new item, more powerful than just a "try on session"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256021 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:42:39 +0000 RobinF 2256021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like them with the cream sweater. I recently got some cords in a similar color and need to do a big try-on like this. Love your hair :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256020 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:40:59 +0000 CarolS 2256020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cords look great, Zaeobi. My favourite is with the cream sweater, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2256018 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:13:56 +0000 merwoman 2256018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your sense of humour ( butt eating pants)!<div>What a workout you gave those cords! They’re very versatile as your photos show, and fit well.<br />My fav is the pairing with the cream sweater, nice proportions and bookending with your shoes.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-the-hard-cords-photo-heavy-outfit-lab#post-2255988 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:35:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2255988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To roadtest the fit of my thrifted Levi 607 burgundy corduroy trousers, I wore them pretty much non-stop this past weekend; I experimented with different belts, tops &amp; shoes (the legs look funny with the jumper dresses because I tucked one into my boots &amp; folded the other inwards, for comparison).<br /> You can see the corduroy *does* sag as time goes on (worn consecutively, no rest days), but to my eye it's not too bad with a belt? These would be an alternative to my chocolate cords, as a non-neutral option for casually structured, winter bottoms. </p> <p>The original thread (about fit issues):<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fit-of-these-hard-trousers" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....d-trousers</a> </p> <p>(PS: Sorry about the photo dump. I'm not sure where exactly to look for fit issues, so here's everything lol - including a behind shot! I promise my butt isn't really eating my pants in #23, it's just an unfortunate angle I'm also pointing out my belly button in #2 for 'mid-rise' reference.) </p>