My first WIW's! - YouLookFab Forum

Hi everyone.

One of my goals this year is to look after myself & put myself back on my own priority list! I am so glad to have found this site, as it has inspired me to take interest again in what I am wearing!.

I am very nervous about posting pics, but you all seem very supportive, so here goes!

Pic 1# my usual dress "uniform". Jeans, a t shirt and yes (sorry) thongs/flip flops. Am trying to improve on this and take more care

Pic 2-3# Taking the kids to a local museum. Thrifted denim skirt, black top with zip and ruffles around sleeves. I am never sure about the length of this skirt?

Pic 4-5# My usual go-to skirt. Feel this may be a bit out of style?? but it is very comfortable and cool & easy to wear on the days I have forgotten to shave my legs (oops).

ABOUT ME: I am an Aussie, living in a casual beach suburb. I have 3 young children (1,3 & 5), have started back at work part time. My clothing budget is miniscule!! I am 5 11" so garment length can be a problem for me.
I used to be a very definite rectangle, but since kids now have some curves (yay!) and a mummy tummy (not so yay) so finding what used to work for me now often doesn't.

I feel very clueless and would appreciate your comments and opinions. Thanks!

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13 years ago

Louise

Veteran

Yay well done on your first WIW.
#1 This looks good though I would swap the flip flops~ perhaps some leather thong sandals? How about some accessories?
#2 Another good one~ you could probably shorten the skirt a bit?
#4 Shorter skirts are generally more flattering but I know several of the Aussies here love them as they are breezy in the hot weather

Keep on posting x

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crwilson

First welcome!

I had many of the same ideas as Louise. I think some accessories and a different pair of shoes would add oomph to the first outfit, and hemming the skirt in the second would make it a bit more flattering. That said, I have little ones too, and I sometimes like the extra length because it makes it easier to get up and down off the floor without showing anything you don't want to show.

I look forward to seeing you around!

liss

Active Member

Thanks guys!
Just to clarify, outfit 1 is my pre-YLF standard outfit. I guess I am just using this pic as an example and comparison for (hopeful) improvement.
Louise, those links are fantastic, they will keep me busy

lyn*

(website)

Welcome! You look so pretty in red

Joy

Welcome, Liss. Congratulations on your first photo post.
I especially like the pairing of black with light denim in 2-3 and agree with Lyn that red is lovely on you.

rae

Welcome! 2-3 is very cute on you. I love the pattern in 4-5 as well as the red top.

chellebrate

Welcome!

Louis gave some good ideas!

cobaltblue

I just wanted to agree that you look great in red. I too will be checking out the MOTG formulae. Have fun!

Patty

Hello and welcome to another 5'11"!
(And your kids are spaced like mine only my baby is 8. )

Jenava

In #1 I hear you that you want to get away from this look, but jeans can be very versatile! But this pair has some fit issues. When you can afford to, you might find that a darker wash feels more polished.

#2 I like the fabric combination. I like the skirt (could be a touch shorter). I don't like the black shoe with this, because of the thick straps cutting across your foot and ankle. A thinner strappy shoe or one with an open vamp such as a low wedge pump I think would look better. I also wish the top were more fitted or tucked (not sure...would have to see some trys to decide)

3. The top seems a bit too snug, but I LOVE the combination of the black and white print with the red solid top. With this I would him the skirt to just above or at the knee, maybe add a belt or a short sleeve jacket in black or denim jacket in blue or white? I would also switch to a less strappy shoe.

You are looking improved, though. Have fun trying new things!

Ornella

Hello, welcome and congratulations on deciding to look after yourself better and your first WIWs You are at the great place that will help looking after yourself more than you know.

Have fun and you've been warned - this place is addictive.

Thankyou for your kind comments. I never used to wear a lot of red, but am finding myself really drawn to it lately.

Jenava, by fit issues with the jeans, do you mean across the front so the zip is not sitting flat?? Is there anything else I should look for fit-wise?
Shoes have been something I have never really thought about. With my big foot I am just used to wearing what fits and is comfortable! Will pay more attention Oh and what is an open vamp?

Thanks again all, yes I am already addicted to this site!!

san

Hi Liss, nice to meet you. Congratulations on making your first WIW post. All of you women who have small children and still want to look their best I applaud.

I think you have done a great job of increasing your style quotient. I actually like the beach look but realize it is not what we are going for to be stylish here. I have also had to give it up and make change. I am much older but still when that look is ingrained it is a bit hard to let go.
To me your jeans in the first picture look like they are a bit short. Maybe try on a pair of jeans with a longer length which we call PPL, Proper Pants Length, usually barely above the floor. To me some scrunch at the hem is a good thing, but ofcourse not so the hems are getting tattered from being too long.
I think you have made great headway already with your skirt outfits. Good job.
What a cutie you have there with you at the museum.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

The ladies have you sorted, so it's just a warm welcome from me

sinead

Congratulations, Liss, on doing a great job with your first posting. I know how hard it is and it really does take a leap of faith, doesn't it? As far as your body- can I just say I think you look FAB! You have perfect proportions (I would kill for a well-proportioned body) and will look wonderful in all sorts of styles. What really helped me when I first joined here was to do some shopping, trying on, but without buying. Just to see what worked and what was out there.

Good for you for making time for yourself while your children are young- believe me, it is so worth it.

Lisa

Congrats on your first WIW! The printed skirt is lovely on you. And prints minimize the need for accessories, a key element for a MOTG in my mind.

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