https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:54:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1480407 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 10:59:01 +0000 approprio 1480407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy: this is the kind of thing they do very well at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cosstores.com/us/Women">COS</a>. If you're willing to pay a bit more, you can also find great examples by smaller designers. But at the top end, the impact comes from the quality of the materials and craftsmanship, which never comes cheap.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to say though that I'm not overly impressed with the examples shown here. These very statement-y silhouettes look quite challenging to wear, the kind of exaggerated pieces that don't mix well and easily overwhelm the wearer.</p> <p>I don't think there's any substitute for knowing what you like, what suits you and how to put it together. When it comes to business wardrobes, I think there are ladies here on this forum who do a better job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1480299 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:44:03 +0000 Anonymous 1480299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read this in the WSJ and imagined that powerful women in business do need to find wardrobe items that set them apart. The architectural simplicity of the outfits is appealing. I'd love to see more of this sort of style at lower price ranges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1480283 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:05:00 +0000 binkle 1480283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very interesting article! I do like to make outfits out of one "interesting" piece like a special sweater or jacket, keeping the rest simple. In a professional environment this can be a challenge. Nothing too dramatic or architectural! Also the special pieces seem to work best - i.e. special not kooky - when, unfortunately, more expensive - the quality does show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1476666 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:58:10 +0000 Anonymous 1476666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this! Makes me wish I worked in a more creative environment (along with the sky-high salary necessary to afford such designer beauties). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1476626 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:26:39 +0000 Staysfit 1476626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right on target! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1476607 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:58:59 +0000 rachylou 1476607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, that's mostly what I want - workhorses that are interesting but not showy, still somehow subdued. I have to note though, I'm not much for tying and wrapping. I find that involves a lot of fussing, retying and rewrapping. I also don't know that I go for clean lines that much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wsj-on-interesting-and-expensive-work-clothes#post-1476603 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:51:21 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1476603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/can-work-clothes-still-make-fashion-statements-1429293397" rel="nofollow">http://www.wsj.com/articles/ca.....1429293397</a> </p>