Spring Styling & A Lemming - YouLookFab Forum

Hi Fabulous Ones!

Had some free time tonight to have a play in my wardrobe:). And I haven't posted much, and feel like a chat:)

I am slowly loosing the extra weight I have put on over the last 12 months and I will thrilled to find that my white jeans fit me again...yay.

My go to toppers for these jeans are black! But I wanted to see if I could put together a lighter alternative #1 &#2... sorry I am not wearing it. Assuming the proportions are good, which I think they will be, is it ok that the whites are not the same? Ideally the grey draped cardigan bookends with the shoes, and the shoes being animal print add interest?

#4 & #5....I caved! Despite originally deciding the wide stripes weren't for me, I kept looking at Caro's outfit post featuring this skirt and decided I wanted to give it a go. It's so fresh and crisp, I really like it.

Trying it out with a new Zara sleeveless jacket and new cobalt sandals and then a draped long sleeve cardigan with white booties, but am not sure about the boot combo?

You thoughts much appreciated. White on white ok, even tho not exactly the same? And should I keep the striped skirt?

Thanks for looking
xxxDeborah

apologies for the dark photos, in my room instead of my usual well lit spot.

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Anonymous

Love the skirt on you! I like your tonal white outfit a lot also.

lyn67

Veteran

I think Angie said once YES for different shades of whites in an outfit, and I think you did it really beautifull in nr 1-2! So excited to see in person!:-)

Striped skirt is also gorgeous, and I love it with the cobalt shoes, and white booties, too. Think is Ok till your weather permits to wear like that, then you can always go lighter with sandals or so:-)

(warning: pictie nr 3 is not avalable:-()

Hil

(website)

Yes, Yes, Yes and maybe... The more I look at the boot combo the more I like it, but it is a look to get accustomed to, for sure!

I love the white and cant wait to see you in it!

Lyn D.

I like 1 and 2 on your door!
Is the skirt the K-Mart one Caro found?
It looks great in #4, not sure about the white boots so close with the slightly different shade of white, but maybe need to see it with a full-body pic?
Have you been out exercising with you DS and Pup? Love DLS for evening walks whilst it is still light.

Amy

I like it all. Mismatched whites can be really nice. I like the soft grey you added to the color mix. The striped skirt and booties is fun!

Congrats on the weight loss!

rute

Love 2 and 5!!

Debra

All of these outfits look great for spring, I really like the white and grey

Jaime

I am terrible at assessing clothes not on people but agree that mis-matched whites have received approval. Love the skirt on you with both shoe options.

deb

I am glad you caved for the skirt. I really like it. The whit booties look OK to me and I wonder what black booties would look like.

Janet

I struggle with non-matching whites, but I like the ensemble you've put together -- let's see it on!

Love that striped skirt on you.

I ordered some white booties from Zara but am returning them. They're not totally comfortable, and I think I feel too conspicuous with all-white shoes. I think my Okalas are my touch of white in footwear.

jayne

I cannot wait to see you in 2, just love that combination and your signature hit of red. Also cannot beleive how great you look in that skirt!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I CAN"T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN ALL WHITE.

I think you might prefer lighter shoes with the ensemble in #2, but give what you've put together a go, and decide then.

And I'm glad you're wearing that striped skirt after saying that you were off it. It looks sensational in these outfits.

Suz

I wore white on white with grey in our spring and it was one of my favourite combinations. And it actually makes it more interesting when the whites don't precisely match. I think your proposed outfit looks fab. Agreeing with Angie that lighter footwear might be better there, but I guess you will see -- might depend on your bag, too.

LOVE you in the striped skirt. It is a total winner.

amiable

Ooh - complete love for them both!

OH! Keep the skirt!
look forward to seeing you in the white outfit.

Love you in your lemming! Not sure on the white booties, but that might be a poison eye more than anything.

Both outfits are great. I agree that lighter shoes may be better with the first one.
Your skirt looks fab and both types of footwear look good to me.

Yes to mismatched whites for added elegance. In fact, you should have an all whites and light neutrals capsule for your spring/summer. Yes to the miracle skirt at looks amazing on everyone. I wish I'd gotten one.

Nicole D

Glad you caved! That skirt looks fab on you, really great with the white boots. I too am looking forward to the white and gray outfit. I like the red accent, subtle but powerful.

viva

I love these outfits, especially #2 (although I would love to see it with lighter shoes too). It's so elegant and the long drape of colored beads is just perfect.

Makrame

That white/grey combo looks great (very sophisticated and stylish)! I think that striped skirt is going to be very handy for you and will work well with many of the black (and maybe red?) items in your wardrobe. I like both 3 and 4.

Caro in Oz

Skirt twin

I love mismatched whites together & think the skirt looks great with the boots (especially if I imagine your lovely head atop it all).

Deborah

Thanks for the positive reply and encouragement everyone:) I think the skirt is going to be great for summer:) I see it crossing over easily from office to casual. Weather permitting, I may take the white on white outfit for a spin tomorrow.

Transcona Shannon

LOVE everything here Deb! You are looking fabulous

Adelfa

White on near-white freaks me out a bit but I am trying to get over it. Your ensemble looks great to me. The striped skirt with the white booties--oh, that just sends me. So modern and chic.

Lol Adelpha! In truth I am expecting I will look like a great white whale!! But here's hoping I am pleasantly suprised.

carolbee

I also love the white/grey combo and would like to see it with a lighter shoe/sandal, maybe pewter. The stripe skirt looks great, although not sure about the booties. Now, the cobalt sandals.... just the sort of thing I'm looking for, where did you get them, do they come in other colours?

Carolbee, the sandals are from a store here called Famous Footwear and the brand is Naughty Monkey. They came in black, a neutral and the cobalt. I will see if I can find them online and send you a link. Not expensive. I got mine on sale for $20:).

Marley

I like mismatched whites so much better than whites that are all of the same shade - in fact, like Joy has suggested - I have a white/cream/ivory capsule that has multiple shades of the 3 different colors and I mix and match them to my heart's content! You might enjoy that too - its fun to just "let go" of old "rules" and play around with your clothes! I adore white/cream with light gray - so can't wait to see that first outfit come to life when its on your actual body! Also - congratulations on the weight loss! I also really like the skirt - and prefer the white booties to it over the cobalt sandals. To me, the straps on the sandals are competing with the stripes in the skirt - but, I realize that other people would say that the straps on the sandals are bookending the stripes on the skirt - so, who knows? Either way, I'm sure its going to be a fun wardrobe item for your summer!

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