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YouLookFab Forum » Recent Topics https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 02:44:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "New Outfit Formula: SKIRT!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-outfit-formula-skirt#post-2412646 Sat, 09 May 2026 23:14:18 +0000 Angie 2412646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Back on Team Skirt in a big way, and BIG is the operative word. I LOVE to wear big skirts. Bring on the swoosh, pleats, and volume! Found a gorgeous tan pleated skirt at The Rack for a bargain. Excellent quality and fit! Fabric has heft and is 100% cotton. POCKETS too! I almost returned the skirt because it's shorter than I had hoped. Glad I kept it! It's just long enough. Worn it four times!  I LOVE to wear fashion sweatshirts (with my pearls)! I've amassed quite a collection. All 100% cotton. I bought two highly meaningful ones last month, which you can read about here:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....athering-2</a>  The idea was to wear the sweatshirts with SKIRTS - not unlike we did back in the '80s - as well as my default trousers and jeans. Add a pretty bag, dressy flats, and Bob's your uncle. The weather co-operated, and I'm feeling spiffy, refreshed,  comfy, and cheeky in my new Spring outfit formula ;)  The outfit formula is practical because: it's warmer than wearing a dress, it's dressy enough to wear with many of my clients, and casual enough to wear day-to-day. I can walk the doggies, run around town, edit wardrobes, and charge around a shopping mall = NO PROBLEM. On a hotter day, I bust out my new tie-dye cabled top from Polo Ralph Lauren. It was a gift from a dear friend who knows my style well! I remix Boho with Preppy. Honest! (#9 to #11). Forgot to take a pic of the outfit with the bag I wore that day.  Pics #15 to #19 shows how I enjoy dressing down slouchy navy pinstripe trousers with fashion sweatshirts a webbing belt and sneakers. Versatile! I edited a closet for 5 hours wearing that outfit.    Waving to my FABBER skirt sisters, Brooklyn, Cookie, MsMary, Laura, Tanya, Suz, Sal, Lyn67, and bj11111, who are skirt-wearing inspirations! Thanks for looking. xo Carol on "Met Gala snapshot" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/met-gala-snapshot#post-2412664 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:34:11 +0000 Carol 2412664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Out doing family travel, but now back for a while. I am slowly catching up on the Met Gala from a few days ago--a fantastic event that is fun if you know nothing about it, but abundantly rewarding when you know more, because of themes, histories, design...and the minds and faces who participate.  Here is a still from the Vogue video I found striking--on the left is disability advocate and fashion expert Sinead Burke, and on the right is Ashley Graham, world-famous plus-size model. They are discussing advances in inclusivity for people with physical disabilities in high fashion, some advocated for by Burke. It's something I had not considered, focusing on the obvious, like building accessibility. Actually, what I like is their dresses--very classical and elegant against this sort of pastoral, Grecian background. (Is that wisteria painted on the wall?) Graham wears that gauzy nude drape like a goddess. And Burke is in Christian Siriano--one of my favorites. Evident in some shots is the shoulder plates--black, beak-like sequins arranged to look like armor. Reminding me of warriors, or the opera.  (I can't find a good shot of these shoulder plates. Sometimes photographers drop the ball.)  Lisa on "WIW - For Browsing The Garage Sales" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---for-browsing-the-garage-sales#post-2412661 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:15:13 +0000 Lisa 2412661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. I kept today's outfit very simple for browsing the garage sales around town today. Light blue cropped pants paired with a graphic tee. I layered a half zip from an Amazon two piece set for a little warmth until it got hot enough to remove the extra layer. I knew I wanted sneakers because garage sales are sometimes on uneven ground so comfort was key. Thanks for looking!  Lisa on "A Swing And A Miss" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---a-swing-and-a-miss#post-2412588 Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:09 +0000 Lisa 2412588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. #1 to #3 - Pink Popover with White Jeans Today's outfit felt like a miss to me. I enjoy the pink top paired with the white jeans, but a different sneaker/shoe would have been better to my eye. The outfit feels very bottom heavy with all the white for some reason. Or maybe it's because the top feels a little more western than sporty to me? #4 to #6 - Pink Popover with Blue Jeans So I restyled the pink top with light blue jeans, cowgirl boots and a hat. Felt much better about this combination. :)  Thanks for looking! LJP on "Putting it into practice -recent wiws" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-it-into-practice--recent-wiws#post-2412597 Fri, 08 May 2026 21:15:11 +0000 LJP 2412597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I much preferred the second look, although the first one was fine. I have a soft spot for the crazy silk printed bomber and will never get rid of it. It comes in handy in the most unexpected ways. The new longer jeans make me feel so much more "elegant" and put together than the barrels, which do have their place but are no longer my favourites. Sometimes trendiness isn't always the answer . #1 barrel jeans - Dear John tshirt - Zara sandals (dark brown ) Miz Mooz bag - (dark brown) Louenhide jacket - YaYa Woman #2 jeans - my new favourite item in my closet - Old Navy! same tshirt treated cotton lined car coat - Cos suede ballet flats - H&M Premium necklace - Etsy - my other new favourite thing which has inspired my recent colour palette project . My god I can't wait until my hair is fixed up next week. All comments and rooster hair jokes welcome. And sincere apologies for flooding the forum . MsMary on "WIWs from a busy week" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-from-a-busy-week#post-2412641 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:23:35 +0000 MsMary 2412641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1/2. Thursday morning I was up early for the Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, then on to Glee Club rehearsal. Busted out the checked pants again, teamed with a shirt from last year and the new short trench. 3. Later in the evening I got to relax a little but still had to pop out for a voice lesson. The "Paris" short tee is from Target, sweater from Amazon, pants from REI, sandals were picked up in Japan on my recent trip. 4/5. Yesterday and today I did shifts at the Showcase House of design and wore some easy breezy dresses because it's really warming up. Flatform sandals because no heels in the house to protect the floors! Anybody else busting out their spring dresses already? Jamie on "So…if leggings are out…." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so%e2%80%a6if-leggings-are-out%e2%80%a6#post-2412594 Fri, 08 May 2026 20:19:23 +0000 Jamie 2412594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, if leggings are out, and I agree, what does one wear with a tunic and look modern? I feel so good in a tunic. Thank you all. LJP on "Angie, Allison (Bornstein ) and the forum. A reset." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-allison-bornstein-and-the-forum-a-reset#post-2412539 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:05:22 +0000 LJP 2412539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I last posted my (seemingly ) annual Spring style meltdown and received some fantastic ideas, and lots of support. One of my best traits is that when given a mission, even if I create it, I act quickly and thoroughly. No half-baked measures here. I pulled out Wear it Well, which I bought upon release and then never read (ouch) , sat down with a pen , and started reading and making notes. It took me a few evenings to complete but I was left with a clear plan. That's Allison's part. I found this book very useful. Angie was the first to suggest I stop treating my work and personal time wardrobes as two separate entities . I resisted, at first, but then really warmed up to the idea when I used Allison's method of sorting out your clothing and pulling out the pieces that are holding me back . I do this often, but still had a ways to go and really went deep this time. I determined my core colours and accents - swatches below- and used this to pull together the pieces I want to wear moving forward . I sorted my closet by item type, and then colour within, and my black "work only" pieces are now in several places in my closet instead of on one rail. It's been very eye-opening . Fewer colours , almost no patterns. The next step in Allison's book (although I did this first to help me do the sorting and editing ) was to figure out my 3-word style identity. I've not done this before. I picked 3 words that are meaningful to me . First word is to be your practical word defined by the pieces you wear regularly = Modern. Second word is something aspirational and where creativity and growth can happen = Fashion Forward . This was the toughest one, so please don't cringe at it - it will be a work in progress and I'm not sure this is quite the word I want. Placeholder. Third word describes how you want to feel in your clothes = Elegant/(or Polished). AB suggests 9 core pieces - and stresses that these are to be modified to suit your 3 words - and she shows you how. 1. The White Tshirt. I discovered I have too many and only wear 1 or 2. Pulled out the ones that weren't perfect and kept 2. The Button Down shirt . I'm not good at this category and feel like a man wearing one, but have now learned what to do with it, and have a brown linen or cotton shirt on my to-buy list . Probably not a traditional button down - but I'll know it when I see it. 3. The Black Turtleneck - don't have one but have tabled this for fall. 4. Cozy Sweater - I'm covered here. 5. The Blazer - this is where my juices started flowing. I have not worn a blazer in a few years, but AB loves it with everything as did I ! I felt excited to polish up my look by wearing one instead of my usual shapeless casual jackets - have a natural linen one from a few years ago ready to be worn right now. The 3 key words again reminded me that I do like dressing up somewhat and have let my look get too casual. 6. The trench coat . I have this but could be talked into a long swooshy super-lightweight non-traditional Mac or modified trench in tan . We'll see. 7. Denim - I think I'm good for now - will revisit in Fall. 8. Trousers - I'm good. 9. A belt - don't wear but want to experiment and try again for the added polish . Now don't all come at me with " I don't believe in those must-have lists". I get it. But I'm doing this exercise as it fits within the context of her method. I also have found a current style muse in Lucy Alston . Her IG and Substack are great and I love her style. I’ve also attached a hair goal - we’ll see how realistic this is . This is the first time in my life I've set a palette and am very excited to work with it. The red/pale blue/mid blue are the pops of colour I sometimes crave but will be purchased in bags/shoes/accessories and MAYBE the odd top . The neutrals speak for themselves. I'm also stepping away from olive green after a decade of it being my most represented colour. I have lots, but don't want to add more. I have pledged to up my jewellery game on weekends and to use the beautiful things I have . That long whiny post served me up some great ideas and I'm grateful for all of your comments. For anyone looking for a fresh start - I highly recommend AB's book. And Angie's quiet wisdom . Thank you for reading :). Ket on "Linen...sheets." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linensheets#post-2411628 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:01:30 +0000 Ket 2411628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Linen and I have rarely crossed paths. Too stiff. Too earthy. Too much body, not enough drape. I had one pair of chocolate linen cropped wide- leg "gauchos" in the early 2000s. (Remember when cropped everything was the rage, especially jersey gaucho pants?) They were from Old Navy and I really loved them. But otherwise, I haven't loved linen.  Until now.  Sheets have been a hard thing for me and Hubs. My husband runs hot and I need a lot of temperature regulation. My body temp can run from cold to warm to sweaty in one night. Not every night, but on occasion, I do experience a lot of variation.  Cotton is either too rough or too. Last year's set of organic cotton sheets were sateen weave. (Didn't realize it until it was too late.) The sateen weave left us both clammy. Then the sheets tore last month. Percale honestly hasn't been that much better.  Bamboo was a great disappointment. Not at all as "cool" or temp regulating as promised. The set we had frayed at the corner pocket seams after only 6 months.  <div> </div><div>Enter linen.  I had never considered linen sheets. I kept researching which sheet material to try next. Linen kept coming up everywhere. Found an organic set. I am in LOVE! I never wake up overly warm or cold. And we are both dry upon waking. The texture of this particular brand is soft in a toothy way. It's like heavyweight flannel fabric had all of the flannel flocking rubbed off. Too early to tell how they'll hold up to wear and use. But still, very, very happy.  </div><div> </div><div>I have no plans to wear linen, but I'm forever converted to sleeping on linen!</div> bj1111 on "Waist scarf" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waist-scarf#post-2412502 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:31:00 +0000 bj1111 2412502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Went with the side apron to break up the black. Also depoofs the skirt. Seems more popular a couple of seasons ago Off to the coal face Angie on "East Coasters: NYC Gathering Brainstorm!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/east-coasters-nyc-gathering-brainstorm#post-2412351 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:04:16 +0000 Angie 2412351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The exceptionally KILLER Seattle gatherings celebrating 20 years of YLF are behind us. They exceeded my high expectations and were sooooo awesome! Onward to NYC. I'm grateful for your thoughts and guidance, please :)  Timing: I'm thinking June or Sept. Possibly Oct. Which month is best?  Days of the week: Friday, Saturday and possibly Sunday. What do you think?  Locals and NYC aficionados: I've been to NYC more times than I can count, but it's been 13 years since I was last there! I no longer know it as well as I used to. I will need - and greatly appreciate!!! - your help organizing the gathering there. Where to stay, eat, shop, look, and walk!  All Fabbers welcome! Let the planning begin. Bring on your thoughts xo Gretchen on "ISO Formal Flats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-formal-flats#post-2412470 Thu, 07 May 2026 02:23:36 +0000 Gretchen 2412470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a formal outdoor wedding at the end of the month. It's taking me longer than expected to recover from ankle surgery, so I don't think my tried and true gold heels will work.  My dress is this style, but in Navy: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ralphlauren.com/women-clothing-dresses-jumpsuits/belted-georgette-flutter-sleeve-gown/654439.html?cgid=women-clothing-dresses-jumpsuits#start=1&cgid=women-clothing-dresses-jumpsuits">https://www.ralphlauren.com/wo.....ve-gown/65</a> I was thinking of staying on the metallic side, and found a couple options: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jack-rogers-lennox-slingback-pointed-toe-flat-women/8357570"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jack-rogers-lennox-slingback-pointed-toe-flat-women/8357570">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ja.....en/8357570</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/bow-slip-ons/8930798">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/bow-slip-ons/8930798</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/slater-ankle-strap-sandal-women/8825863">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sl.....en/8825863</a> Any thoughts? Other suggestions? bj1111 on "YLF @ NYC?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-nyc#post-2412478 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:41:01 +0000 bj1111 2412478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Coz I’m saving up my pennies to shop with all that fab ladies pirouette on "Trying on jeans in my wardrobe" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-on-jeans-in-my-wardrobe#post-2412389 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:30:57 +0000 pirouette 2412389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have enjoyed all the conversations regarding styles of jeans. I am delighted there are so many shapes available at the moment. I wore relaxed skinnies and boyfriend jeans until very recently but as a late adapter I am now embracing some new styles. I am posting a few different pairs the pictures are just trying on different combinations of tops shoes and jackets to see what works. I haven’t done my hair or makeup so apologies in advance.  UmmLila (Lisa) on "In the wild — have you ever seen anyone wearing satin pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-wild-%e2%80%94-have-you-ever-seen-anyone-wearing-satin-pants#post-2412484 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:02:02 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2412484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been seeing wide-leg satin pants touted as trendy for about two years now, but I’ve never seen a person actually wearing them. Have you? Sal on "WiW: Slim straight jeans" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-slim-straight-jeans#post-2412341 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:45:35 +0000 Sal 2412341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can wear what I like to work. Some days I am more among the manufacturing side of our business and the first outfit is what I might choose in winter. I like to wear my lug sole boots and thicker socks - and these are best with a straight or slim jean. Company puffer vest and turtleneck and I am ready to go. This is my most casual of winter work looks and this is well in keeping with most of our engineers and people working in similar businesses to us. I wore the same jeans on a day to get my haircut. I liked the retro jumper with the sneakers. This feels like something that is very classic - could be 70s or 80s. Thanks for looking. Lisa on "WIWs - Light Blue With Navy and Brown" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws---light-blue-with-navy-and-brown#post-2412471 Thu, 07 May 2026 02:28:56 +0000 Lisa 2412471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. #1 to #3 - Light Blue and Brown Kept it simple today with some light blue cropped pants, white tee and sneakers, RL belt on the navy side, and a brown button-up shirt. Blue Maui Jim's for a little fun! #4 to #6 - Light Blue and Navy Another recent outfit, same pants this time paired with a navy top and lace up white sneakers (instead of slip on's). Same belt and sunglasses. Thanks for looking! Suz on "Another FABiversary Find" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-fabiversary-find#post-2412146 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:06:37 +0000 Suz 2412146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wasn't expecting to buy a pair of Levis when I walked into the store, since I rarely have much luck with their fits, or at least I haven't since my teenage years. But lo -- look what I came home with!  These are the Blue Tab "Max loose jean" -- Japanese denim with lyocell, which makes them lightweight and drapey. They are super comfortable. They have a very fun lightly frayed hem, and the SA actually hemmed them for me on the spot, keeping the original hem, at Angie's request!  I love the pocket placement both front and back.  They are a perfect summer jean, very easy to wear. Except, I should not have worn them to the garden centre where they soaked up lots of water and mud despite being the proper length, just because of those little frays. Luckily, they washed up nicely and all is well.  MsMary on "WIW 5/5 and 5/6: In which I jump on the short trench bandwagon" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-55-and-56-in-which-i-jump-on-the-short-trench-bandwagon#post-2412430 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:58:19 +0000 MsMary 2412430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1/2. Yesterday I had an early appointment so no time to do hair or much else other than toss on some old favorite pieces. It turned out to be cooler than I expected so I ran back to grab my new short trench, with which I am really happy! Fun fact: I had a short trench a few years ago but I gave it away, in part because the sleeves were too long. I think this one will have more staying power! 3. Today is my weekly Rotary Club meeting and the speaker is somebody from the fashion industry so I wanted to be a little fashiony. This dress is from the Amazon version of Project Runway called Making the Grade that was on a few years ago. You could go online and buy the winning designs, and that's where this dress came from. I love it! Thanks for looking! Helena on "Earthy-ish spring" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-ish-spring#post-2412280 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:09 +0000 Helena 2412280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Friends, I've been lurking more than participating lately but the style journey continues! At the behest of my daughter and cousin, I've been playing with an earth-inspired palette this spring - perfect given the fall-like weather! Channeling my inner Brooklyn, I dyed a few lack-lustre pieces a milky chocolate brown, added a dark brown purse and belt, and pulled out the pieces that feel earthier to me in my wardrobe - burgundies, greens, navy (borderline I know, but a good black alternative) beiges/off whites, and browns. Add in a true red for fun (reads brighter in the photos, I think it's a true pure red irl). A different approach for me and I'm enjoying it this spring! Thanks for looking! Are you playing new-to-you colours or other elements this spring? 1 - tan & burgundy 2/3 - earthy-ish tones plus a pop 4 - burgundy and off white and brown 5 - column of navy 6 - dyed sweater (formerly soft white) 7 - one of my friends said she saw this hat and knew i had to have it lol 8 - pop of red 9 - more navy 10 - camel, burgundy, and off white 11 - a local "field of gold" (memory garden) - just because it was so pretty! 12 - the other dyed piece - formerly a lackluster light tan. these pants need to be slightly hemmed but I've been too lazy! chocolate accents. Suz on "Wearing the Fab Finds and a bag question" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-fab-finds-and-a-bag-question#post-2412421 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:39:25 +0000 Suz 2412421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here I am in my already-beloved Vionic loafers (I definitely need a second pair!) and the Wit and Wisdom utility pants from Angie's blog, plus the now almost ubiquitous pink denim jacket -- off to take my cat to the vet for his arthritis shot.  These pants are very light weight cotton. This is a "stovepipe" wide leg, not flared at the bottom. I tend to prefer the A line versions of wide legs, but I like these, too. These are a false plain. It's hard to see, but there is a fun pocket detail of stripes going in a different direction. These pants have a ton of pockets -- great for gardeners!  Now for the bag question: In the past few years, I had grown accustomed to carrying mostly small (ish) crossbody bags. Very convenient because they fit in my bike panniers easily, were lightweight, easy to travel with, etc.  However, since my injury, I am finding ANY crossbody bag considerably less comfortable than it used to be. It doesn't matter which shoulder I use the strap on, really. The discomfort is the same. Backpacks are also a challenge, though I can manage for a short distance.  This may or may not be a permanent change - it depends how I adapt to my new bionic part. In the meantime, the bag I am using most consistently and with the greatest comfort is this older Coach shoulder bag. (It also works as a crossbody with a strap, but I am not using it that way at the moment.)  It seems counterintuitive that a shoulder bag woudl work better, but it seems to -- I can mostly carry it on the non-injured shoulder, for one thing.  I would like to get a white or cream bag that is similar. Can anyone point me to one, ideally with silver hardware? I am sure they must exist... Thanks for looking and any help you might provide!  Janet on "Adjustable pant hem clips?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adjustable-pant-hem-clips#post-2412071 Sun, 03 May 2026 15:44:11 +0000 Janet 2412071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Somewhere on social media I saw someone singing the praises of adjustable pant hem clips for making hems temporarily shorter, and the idea appeals to me for some pants I have that could use a slight adjustment to be worn with super flat shoes so I don’t step on the back of the hems, but I don’t want to hem them permanently. Anyone here have experience with such a thing? I found these on Amazon (even though I have withdrawn nearly all my purchasing from Amazon). They look a little clunky to me. <a href="https://a.co/d/05UW9IgU" rel="nofollow">https://a.co/d/05UW9IgU</a> sarah on "WIW: Vionic loafers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vionic-loafers#post-2412302 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:08:07 +0000 sarah 2412302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't posted in ages, but had to chime in to say how much I love my Vionic loafers. I'm wearing today, so I snapped a photo. I didn't size down, but I have fairly wide feet. I did size down in some Vionic sandals I purchased (also fab). Ket on "Help with Skirt and Baby Shower Outfit" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-skirt-and-baby-shower-outfit#post-2412177 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:28:45 +0000 Ket 2412177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So I have two things going on: THE SKIRT and THE BABY SHOWER. My precious sister-in-law is pregnant with Baby 2. We are traveling out of state for the baby shower the first week of June.  <div>Shower dress code is dressy casual. As in, no jeans. It is women only and my SIL really wants everyone to wear a dress or skirt. I purchased the skirt in the photos below a couple weeks ago. In my head it looked so cool. In these photos so far, it just feels like "elderly church lady" somehow. Skirts are just tough for me compared to dresses/pants. Really not sure if it's great on me. It's past the return window, so not sure what to do with it. NOTES <ul> <li>I already own the tops and both dresses. </li> <li>I need to find a different shoe than the saddle tan pair I wore in all the photos --especially with navy dresses</li> </ul> </div><div> </div><div>With the oversized black sweater, I'm wondering if it would be really fun with a midi length pencil skirt?? Black Top + Skirt (photos 1-3). MEH to me. Too much volume with oversized top and the gathered skirt. Belt doesn't rescue it to my eye. </div><div>Cream Tunic + Skirt (photos 4-6). Also feeling kinda meh about this. I like it with the vest. But I don't LOVE it enough to keep the skirt. </div><div> </div><div>Navy Dress (photos 7-8). I wore the heck out of this dress last summer. I still enjoy it but not sure if I "feel it" for the baby shower. Ignore the olive cami. Need to purchase a navy camisole to wear under it. </div><div> </div><div>Navy Dress 2 (photos 10-13). My favorite dress. I wonder: is it *too* dressy/swingy/date-night for a baby shower? Not sure I love it with the vest but just trying things out. Needs a better pair of summer heeled sandals with it. </div><div> Open to suggestion. I have a little time to purchase something new, whether that is a dress, skirt, shoes, or belt. :) </div><div> Also have a couple other dresses and my black jumpsuit. I did not try them on for this post. Listed them below, from my finds. Losing energy after 2 weeks of illness in our household. :P</div> Dana on "Hip Scarf Happiness?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hip-scarf-happiness#post-2412409 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:10:05 +0000 Dana 2412409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi all! I've been MIA for ages but decided to pop in.  When I read Angie's post about the hip scarf trend, I was like "nah, I don't think that's for me." But then in my closet, I spied the scarf I received as a Secret Santa this past year.  It's really pretty but I don't really wear black and white near my face. And it gave me a new outfit! Normally, I wouldn't pair pink with black...prefer light colors with pink. But the combo couldn't be denied with the scarf.  I think it's really pretty and will probably give it another go, but I'm just not sure I like all the bulk on my tummy. And I pull it taut so I have the diagonal line but 10 minutes later it rides up and sits all bulky again.  Pants are Cinq a Sept from last fall...couldn't find them. Very high waist but it's pretty straight so it works. It has a super cool belt which tipped the sale:) Blouse is Paige on sale about 4 year old.  Anyone have any ideas how I can keep the scarf in check? I'm open to thoughts and ideas!  Lisa on "I Still Wear My Skinny Jeans" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-still-wear-my-skinny-jeans#post-2412299 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:57:43 +0000 Lisa 2412299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. I've really enjoyed the discussion about barrels vs skinnies vs wide legs from <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/barrels-vs-skinnies-vs-wide-legs">this thread</a> and it was mentioned that skinny jeans aren't that popular anymore, which is definitely true in my area too. But I still wear mine because I'm a rebel. :) My favorite is tucking blue skinnies into knee high boots in the winter months (some <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinny-jeans-worn-4-ways">WIWs here</a>). I also always enjoy blue skinny jeans tucked into higher shaft cowgirl boots, like this recent outfit (photos below). It's so much easier to tuck jeans into boots when they are tight in the calves, at least for me. :) I was looking at my WIWs for this spring and my peach cropped skinnies (recent outfit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---dressing-like-a-peach">WIW here</a>) are actually my most worn jeans so far this season. The peach color makes them perfect for that spring vibe, although I notice colored jeans like the peach are even more rare in my area than a blue skinny. The only colored options I sometimes see are white and ivory. And I never see a cropped skinny jean. Thanks for looking! Angie on "Barrels vs Skinnies vs Wide Legs" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/barrels-vs-skinnies-vs-wide-legs#post-2412134 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:55:36 +0000 Angie 2412134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Janet's post made me laugh and think! kkards comment did too:  :) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-barrel-pant-backlash">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....t-backlash</a> Janet said there is a "hatred" for barrels on social media, and kkards responded by saying she loves her barrels but feels similarly about skinnies. I see the connection!  My 2 cents:  Skinnies were MUCH bigger than barrels are now. And for much, much longer. They reigned supreme for 15 years (getting skinnier and stretchier as the years went by). Most people wore some sort of skinny. On the street and in every country (I visited). Across genders. Barrels might be all over SM and in stores, but it's rare seeing someone wearing barrels on the street. They are also far less popular with my clients than wide legs, wide crops, and relaxed straights.  I see wide legs and relaxed straights a LOT more on the street than any other jeans silhouette. I see Athleisure bottoms and shorts as much as jeans. Those are the silhouettes that reign supreme. This is also the preference of my clientele. Very few barrels, and just about zero skinnies (slim straights).  Do you agree, and see a similar thing in your neck of the woods?  MsMaven on "Who's watching the Met Gala entrances?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-watching-the-met-gala-entrances#post-2412231 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:32:26 +0000 MsMaven 2412231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ New York Times is keeping us updated. I'm having a lot of fun watching--I don't remember doing this before--I usually look at  selection of photos later. However, today I'm recovering from a tooth extraction and have to take it easy. A great way to recover--sitting on my sofa with my cat, Sharkie, who has absolutely no interest in fashion. Some fabulous looks! Venus Williams--Wow. Just Wow.  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/style/met-gala-red-carpet-photos.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/0.....hotos.html</a> The dress code is Fashion is Art. MsMary on "WIW 5/4 to lead the meeting: Brown and black" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-54-to-lead-the-meeting-brown-and-black#post-2412198 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:31:42 +0000 MsMary 2412198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's still quite cool and gray around here so I'm in my cool-weather clothing. I'm leading a Rotary meeting today and I grabbed a brown-and-black combo. You can't really tell from the pic but the pants are tan with a black-and-reddish-brown check. The pants and cardigan are fairly new, within the last year or two. Booties are a few years old; short sleeve turtleneck top is medium old; handbag is ancient. Any other black-and-brown lovers around here? Ket on "Shoes for a Dress" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-for-a-dress#post-2412220 Mon, 04 May 2026 22:14:51 +0000 Ket 2412220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay... I realized the reason I am not feeling my summer navy dress for an upcoming baby shower is... the shoes. Or lack of shoes. I think it needs a really great shoe to make it feel more festive. Meaning, not brown.  <div> </div><div>I'm leaning toward multi-color... or floral?</div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dsw.com/product/jessica-simpson-mauvien-wedge-sandal/611704?activeColor=110">https://www.dsw.com/product/je.....eColor=110</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dsw.com/product/kelly-and-katie-goldie-wedge-sandal/593899?activeColor=690">https://www.dsw.com/product/ke.....eColor=690</a> </div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dillards.com/p/gianni-bini-haiku-multi-corded-tassel-sardine-detail-ankle-wrap-dress-sandals/521456385">https://www.dillards.com/p/gia.....-dress-san</a> </div><div>(so fab I am squealing)</div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dillards.com/p/gianni-bini-dante-ankle-wrap-mismatch-ornament-dress-sandals/521365768">https://www.dillards.com/p/gia...../521365768</a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>What do you think?? </div>