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deedee1221

so ive viewed this site well over a year now, admired angie and some of the members as well, today i decided to sign up, im 41, black and i work from home so there isnt much of a need to get dressed anymore, cept for the weekends, and when i do go out, i want to look fab! i am not really sure of my body type, however ive been working on my body! ive lost about 25 lbs and my body is changing and now i want to change my wardrobe and style, hopefully i can get some active advice from some of u other than just admiring the pics!

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Jewell

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Welcome!

So glad you decided to become an active participant, and Congrats on your body transformation- sounds like you've been working hard! I would recommend starting with the archives, but be warned you could end up spending hours reading through the helpful blog posts. And please jump in and start asking questions. I'm interested in knowing what styles/looks appeal to you right now? Where do you stand with your wardbrobe...is it functional or do you need to purge/shop?

nancylee

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Welcome, Deedee, and congrats on your weight loss/body transformation! This is such a great forum...supportive and super helpful. I've been an active member for just over a year and can hardly believe how much I've learned, and how much my wardrobe has been transformed.

I know it's scary, but the best way to get advice is to start posting some photos. If you're not sure of your body type, that's often the first step. We are very friendly here...so no worries. And if you want Angie's professional opinion, make sure you tag your post "Ask Angie:"

Looking forward to more posts from you. (And don't worry about your stay-at-home lifestyle. There are tons of others like you here on YLF...and they look fab.

Nadya

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Welcome! Do keep posting and post photos. It's a kind and helpful group and probably most of us feel like we're still "figuring out our style!" I think I've learned it's a mark that keeps changing as we change - whether physically or mentally!

cciele

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Hi Deedee! Welcome to YLF -- glad you decided to join us

deedee1221

hi all! thanks for the welcome! i cant post pics as of yet but soon as i can i definetely will! right now i dont think i have a particular style but i like lots of clothing. lately i have been into dresses! love them, maxi mdis whatever, i like easy clothing and my wardrobe in my opinion is not so bad but we all could use a new item here and there, i want to learn to mix colors and prints, right now i dont do that.

Anonymous

Welcome, Deedee, it's great to have you join us!

Anonymous

Welcome! Go slowly with that new wardrobe and only buy what you truely love. It's hard because everything is going to look good on you compared to before. It will be a good idea to think about how you want to look and what makes you most happy.

Angie

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And another welcome from me! I look forward to seeing your style

Kari

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Deedee, I'm not sure if you'll see it so I wanted to copy my response to your comment on the thread I'd posted today. Welcome to the forum, and I look forward to seeing more of you! (I browsed the website and forum literally for years before I felt brave enough to begin posting.)

You asked about what my own body type is. My body type is a full-framed, short-waisted, large-busted hourglass. (You can see my hourglass shape pretty clearly in this figure-hugging dress: http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.....le-fashion)

If you aren't sure, it's very helpful to post pictures to the forum of yourself straight-on wearing very fitted clothing, arms straight down to the side, as there are some forum members (Angie included) who are very adept at helping you to identify your body type. These posts are quite helpful too as you're getting started: http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/.....body-type/
http://youlookfab.com/2007/12/.....ody-types/

Lyn D.

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Welcome Deedee!
We look forward to seeing some pics in the near future. Don't worry, I am fairly new too and everyone is very supportive and helpful.

deedee1221

@kari yes and thanks so much i did see the reply on your post too....sooo much knowlege here i am already overwhelmed, and i thought i was really getting something by lookin over the year, signing up is actually no comparison, and i love love love the dress in the pencil skirt blog, i asked about ur body type cuz from just lookin at the photo im somewhat like u but once i am able to post pics i will get a better idea, i love to take pics so i guess i will be like u on the balcony getting the strange looks but i am definetely diggin your style and i will keep an eye out for angies awsome finds!

rae

(website)

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Welcome! I love your curly hair in your avatar photo, and I'm excited to see where your wardrobe overhaul takes you!

Transcona Shannon

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Welcome to YLF Deedee! Congrats on your weight loss and body transformation. I know you'll get tons of advice and ideas from the forum members. Looking forward to seeing some pictures once you're able to post. Jump on in and have fun!

ManidipaM

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Just waving hello, Deedee! You sound like you're at a very exciting place to be, with a 'new' body to dress up! Lots of great advice on getting started already, so can't wait to see you in pixels

AJ

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Welcome deedee!

Now that you've made the leap into the forum, you're on your way to a great start in your style journey! I lurked here for about 6 months before joining...almost 3 years later I'm still learning and having a blast here. : )

Look forward to your future WIW posts.

christieanne

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Welcome aboard!!

Deborah

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Welcome and it's lovely to have you here. I look forward to you posting and trust we can be a source of friendship and encouragement to you.

fieldmouse

*waves* Hellooo, and welcome! I'm fairly new myself. If you don't want to wait 10 days to be able to upload pics, you could always upload them to external hosting sites such as photobucket, and just put a link to the pic in your post.

catgirl

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Welcome! I'm leaving for vacation, but I'm sure by the time I get back you'll be an active member here!

deedee1221

ok, here is my attempt to show u fashonista what my style and or body type is, ive also included a before and after please tell me what u think my type is...
https://plus.google.com/u/0/11.....6713/posts

Anonymous

Welcome, Deedee! It's so great to have a new YLF member. We have such terrific people to chat with and get advice from here. I can't wait to get to know you better.