https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1670011 Tue, 31 May 2016 09:56:06 +0000 Summer 1670011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your mother's comment really made me smile, Carla - priceless!<br />You look lovely in your stripes and shorts, strings and all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1670003 Tue, 31 May 2016 09:22:50 +0000 Style Fan 1670003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great Carla in your signature look.&nbsp; And your mother in her sequins.&nbsp; <br />My mother loved dark pink (fushia) and florals.&nbsp; A great colour for someone with black/very dark brown curly hair, olive skin and dark blue eyes.&nbsp; Me not so much.&nbsp; I hated pink and florals&nbsp;with a passion.&nbsp; I loved orange.&nbsp; How could a colour cause so many fights?&nbsp; <br />I still have an allergic reaction to pink.&nbsp; And florals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669973 Tue, 31 May 2016 06:23:55 +0000 Cococat 1669973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha! That's exactly what my mother says to me. She asks if I would like her to hem things for me.</p> <p>I need to suggest some sequins. :)</p> <p>You look great in shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669805 Mon, 30 May 2016 22:23:13 +0000 Sal 1669805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in these looks Carla, &nbsp;I can't think of anything that would improve them except for a few sequins LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669634 Mon, 30 May 2016 15:53:39 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1669634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so cute in your mariner stripes and shorts. You look absolutely fab in the shorter shorts. And your mother's comment is a hoot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669598 Mon, 30 May 2016 13:28:29 +0000 lyn67 1669598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab stripes and strings hanging off the shorts outfits! &nbsp;Go Mamma Carla, she does have the magpie with &nbsp;the &nbsp;love for some daytime sparkle:-),. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669463 Mon, 30 May 2016 02:51:42 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1669463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If my mom did not refuse to be photographed on most occasions I would say we should have a take a photo with your mom day here. Mine &nbsp; has no clothing style at all but has great jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669455 Mon, 30 May 2016 02:32:37 +0000 anne 1669455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I thought white shorts for gardening were pushing it! Sequins!! I like your outfits Carla.</p> <p>Mochi, thanks for the book rec. I have a great relationship with my Mum, but I am up for reading anything by Deborah Tannen, whose work I really enjoy, and I hadn't heard of that one yet so will look it up.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669450 Mon, 30 May 2016 02:14:04 +0000 Debbie 1669450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit and your Mom gardening in sequins-Love it!</p> <p>My husband asked me if I forgot yo hem my pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669445 Mon, 30 May 2016 01:48:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 1669445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post. You look wonderful in your stripes, and I really want to see a pic of your mother gardening in her sequins :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669425 Mon, 30 May 2016 00:53:45 +0000 Anonymous 1669425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"sequins EVERY day" is an inspiring philosophy that I could probably use a little more of myself.<br />You look very cute in your stripes, they suit you especially well and the shorts and shoes are just right too. I especially like the that you've really maintained the sporty look, no excess, no dangling jewelry etc.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669423 Mon, 30 May 2016 00:51:17 +0000 Jaime 1669423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In defense of parents with scissors, it does look a bit strange if you are not exposed to any fashion media. I love raw edges myself and the white shorts look perfect on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669418 Mon, 30 May 2016 00:33:50 +0000 Carla 1669418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou - you can come stay with me and build garden fences to help me keep critters out anytime!</p> <p>Suz - so you think I might still be wearing striped T's 20 years from now? Maybe I SHOULD get a striped rash guard from Lands End after all. You know, I DID buy a mariner from Zara men for DS#2 and LOVE when he wears it! </p> <p>Angie - Mum really is pretty fab in her sequins, and I told her I thought she looked great in all of her vacation outfits, including the pale blue jeans (with embellishment) and co-ordinating pale blue and silver top (with translucent sequins) that she wore for gardening work! You will have to report what you Papa says about your raw/fringed hems! </p> <p>Lisap, torontogirl - seems like we have lots of company... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669384 Sun, 29 May 2016 22:39:01 +0000 Helena 1669384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! I grew up being asked "why don't you dress more like [insert ransom friend name here]." Once I wore ripped jeans out to dinner and my dad made me stay in the car! Ah, that was cathartic :)</p> <p>You look great in these casual outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669357 Sun, 29 May 2016 21:47:30 +0000 Angie 1669357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sequins each day. Go Mummy Runcarla! My Papa will tell me I have threads hanging off my hems too. Trust me. It will come when he sees me in my straight crops this year.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cute casual outfits, Carla. You look fabulous in those stripes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669326 Sun, 29 May 2016 20:46:11 +0000 Chris987 1669326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love hearing about your mom ..from fashion "guidance" to garden fence "instructions".. My mom&nbsp;has never offered&nbsp;&nbsp;fashion OR fence advice :-)&nbsp; </p> <p>Mochi I have to look up that book, I've read several others of hers about men/women in the workplace and they were really good. </p> <p>Runcarla enjoy your staycation with the sequins 'n stripes...:-) </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669274 Sun, 29 May 2016 18:27:28 +0000 Suz 1669274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So funny! I love this story. Shows that our "signature styles" are set perhaps pretty early on and for life. You look great in your Mariner stripes and your cut off shorts. Love the white ones in particular. And no doubt your mum takes huge pleasure from her sequins!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669247 Sun, 29 May 2016 17:07:59 +0000 rachylou 1669247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom this morning is turning the screws, telling me how well the fence is working - ie 'still standing' - despite my complaints. Lolol. </p> <p>Just need to tell someone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669236 Sun, 29 May 2016 17:01:56 +0000 Anonymous 1669236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom once asked if I needed money to buy some new jeans (mine were ripped etc) . &nbsp;:)</p> <p>I really need to cut off some jeans into longer shorts - you look good in yours and it would save buying actual shorts - lord knows I have enough pair of jeans that something should work .</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669232 Sun, 29 May 2016 16:58:01 +0000 Anonymous 1669232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear stripes better than anyone I know.&nbsp; </p> <p>Did your mom chase you around with scissors trying to trim the strings? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669211 Sun, 29 May 2016 16:15:25 +0000 Carla 1669211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladonna - the only bling I have in my wardrobe are gifts from my mom. I do wear the black beret (with sequins) with some regularity - but that is it. She also thinks I need some cardi's to round out my wardrobe!</p> <p>Joy - I tolerate the heat very well, and wear the longer sleeves for sun protection. Those Land's End rash guards get bookmarked every time the catalogue comes in, but I already have 5 striped T's in rotation, and am teased by my family about it!</p> <p>Rachylou - it seems there are some who experience mother/daughter relationships that = BFF, and then those where "it's complicated". </p> <p>JAileen - my mom is a thrifter! When she was in the workforce, she shopped a couple of boutiques in our community, but her favourite place was a high end consignment store. She said there was a society lady who was her build/size who turned her wardrobe over every year. Incredible finds, and no alterations needed! She still loves to trawl the thrift shops.</p> <p>Mochi - must find/read that book! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669201 Sun, 29 May 2016 16:01:32 +0000 Mochi 1669201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry! It's called, "You're Wearing That?" LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669196 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:57:33 +0000 Mochi 1669196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha. You look adorable and summer-ready. </p> <p>A sociological linguist, Deborah Tannen, wrote a book about fraught mother-daughter relationships. (Not that I'm implying..) I believe its title is You're Not Wearing That, Are You? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669191 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:53:33 +0000 JAileen 1669191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your mom is funny! Do you have Chicos? She'd love it! My mom loves it and was devastated when hers closed.</p> <p>I like stripes, too. I can't wear them everyday because I don't have seven striped tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669178 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:41:14 +0000 rachylou 1669178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol. Just Lol. Have you seen the deer 'fence' my mum made me build? Posted a pic in OffTopic on JAileen's thread. Nice collection of boat shirts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669172 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:35:58 +0000 Anonymous 1669172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are lucky to be able to wear longish sleeves with shorts and crops. I like the stripes. You might try Lands End striped rash guard, especially in the garden. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669171 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:35:24 +0000 Ledonna N. 1669171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah your momma is fu NY without meaning to be. SEQUINS everday is Donna approved. </p> <p>You look staycation ready. It it fun? Mine was no pressure or stress to do anything. Just be </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669168 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:32:26 +0000 Anonymous 1669168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha. I love the white shorts. I've got several pairs like that, and I just cut the long strings that are too ticklish. :)<br /> Enjoy the time off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-have-strings-hanging-off-that---wiw#post-1669166 Sun, 29 May 2016 15:29:36 +0000 Carla 1669166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When my mother learned that I was taking a week off for a 'stay-cation' she decided she needed a break from condo life in our nation's capitol and paid me a visit! We talked a little bit about fashion, but I think she is set in her ways (sequins EVERY day) as am I (mariner stripes - ALMOST every day.)</p> <p>I wore raw edged white denim (cut off's really) and she volunteered: "you have strings hanging off that." </p> <p>Fortunately I LOVE these shorts, and raw edges are my favourite trend of the season, so I didn't mind her comment. (She also doesn't get kick crops.)</p> <p>We are experiencing unprecedented heat, and the week has been super casual, with much time in the garden, so I have been in shorts and T's and those 'confusing' kick crops!</p> <p>#1 t - LLBean, short-Reitman's long flares, now cut off<br /> #2 t-Mark's Work Wearhouse 'Everyday Tee', Shorts JCrew </p>