Another then and now - YouLookFab Forum

I'm so enjoying all the then and now posts, even if I don't always comment. So I thought I'd overcome my embarrasment and join in!

A little context: I learnt much about style from Anushka Rees (Into Mind blog) before I joined YLF. I'd go so far as to say she educated me on personal style and capsule wardrobes and my style improved greatly after finishing her workbook. But all of that is solo work. Joining YLF with its variety of style perspectives and getting personal feedback on WIW's has been invaluable for refining and developing (and even, after baby, rebuilding) my style.

So without further ado, here's my pics from 2014 (before Into Mind), 2015 (after) and some recent ones (after baby and YLF). Changing backgrounds make the timetable clear I think.

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4 years ago

Liesbeth

Veteran

Looking back to 2015, I still like my skinnies-based wardrobe but I also think I look a bit too much like I bought an entire example capsule wardrobe off of pinterest. Neutral base, some necklaces and the obligatory 'pop of color'... I like to think that by now my wardrobe shows a bit more personality.

April

Loving everyone's Thens and Nows!

Helena

I think your assessment is spot on ... I love Anushka and use her blog and tools alot ... But now seem them as a good foundation that needs to be customized. You seem to have achieved just that! There's an ease that comes through more clearly as the photos progress through your journey. YLF Liesbeth. I daresay your first outfit is actually right on trend this season, too?

notsaf

I love #14! Very soft but also tough. I hadn't seen that look on you. It's wonderful.

RobinF

These are great! I don't think the older ones are at all bad but when I got to the current pics I was floored! They work so well, details are perfect, prints work, fit is great. Love it.

Mirjana

Very interesting to see change. I especially like #12, 13 and 15, very French look.

rachylou

Have to say, like RobinF, I was ‘cute, cute, whoa - sharp!’ ... !

Thanks all! I mean yes, I was definitely trying before 2015 to look 'nice' too, just the end result or the mix and matchability of my wardrobe weren't all that.
TG, interesting that you see 1 as right on trend. The plaid miniskirt, probably yeah. I'd sooner do a variation on 4 again now that tall boots and longer skirts are back. Too bad I got rid of almost all of those items in a 'good' culling... otoh, most was worse quality than I aspire to these days.

Runcarla

There is a fluidity and ease in your more recent outfits that exudes confidence. The palette of colours is lovely, and your natural hair colour, texture, and cropped length is very flattering.

Bonnie

It's fun to see the evolution of your style. You always looked nice but the later photos are much more interesting.

Suz

(website)

Your wardrobe definitely shows more personality and flair now! Your confidence actually shines from the photos. #12 literally startled me (in a good way) as I saw a woman who didn't just "look nice" (in Rachylou's phrase) but has STYLE.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Your style shows a pretty dramatic progression, or perhaps a real exploration and journey. I felt the same as RobinF described, looking through the photos. I thought, wow, you started out with a really nice sense of style, and then it just got more sharply honed. I do see a lot of personality in the recent outfits, from head (including hairstyle and glasses) to toe. Nicely done!

kkards

gosh, i love seeing the evolution of everyone's style!
# 12, #15 & #16 are my fav of the bunch

Joy

You look sharp in all these outfits. My favorites are #12 and #15 are my favorites.

Style Fan

That was very interesting. I saw the progression the way Rachy and Suz did. You looked nicely put together in the first two groups and then WOW! Well done.

Everyone, you are too nice.
Suz: high praise coming from you!

Jaime

This is a true style evolution. You looked good/nice throughout but your style quotient went way up. You now have personal style as opposed to pinterest style.

Anonymous

All your outfits have a sophisticated style to them it suits you

Thank you so much!

slim cat

You have now more individual style tailored to your preference. I'd call it "soft tomboy" and it really becomes you. "French" vibe present too - fav #12,14&15.

Cee

*Mic drop*

Yaaas- that's what Rachy was talking about You look nice- and have style!

karen13

So fun andinteresting to see th progression. The details and color changes move you from “looking nice” to “style!” Andnotsureif it is just particular earlier outfits you show, but I like how your palette is now lighter and brighter. I am taking notes and learning from this.

Thanks all!
Slimcat, I love that description'soft tomboy'!
Karen, I have definitely moved my color palette away from too many darks to better suit my coloring!

Bijou

Liesbeth you really have developed an individual and signature style. As the other say, you have always dressed well and looked good, but now the way you dress shows personality and is more interesting than before.

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