WIW - First Post - YouLookFab Forum

I'm still very new here, and I'm in a transition (after losing 100+ pounds). I don't want to invest too much in clothing until I figure things out a bit more as far as style goes, so my wardrobe is a bit scattered and random right now. I'm enjoying the challenge of trying to put it together in a good way despite not having purchased most pieces with the deliberateness that I'm hoping to have in the future! I'm especially looking forward to feedback so that I can add the perfect wardrobe items over the next year or so!

The first is a knee-length silk skirt, brown turtleneck and scarf, and creamy cardigan with brown tights and boots. I felt comfortable in it and liked it, but I'm still getting used to scarves because I've never really worn them before.

The second is a favorite very flowy skirt and a sweater that I love because it's double-breasted and I like that detail. It's both black and brown which I thought would make it match pretty much everything, but that isn't quite true. I love both pieces, but I'm thinking the sweater would be better with something lighter to brighten it up. There just wasn't much contrast. So I added a silvery scarf which did brighten up the outfit but also covered up the double-breasted detail of the sweater and doesn't feel quite right.

I'm looking forward to learning from all of you!

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8 years ago

rachylou

Veteran

Congrats on your first WIW! Can I say #1 is outta the ball park?! LOVE!

Anonymous

Congratulations for your beautiful outfits you have very good taste.

Katerina

Congratulations on your first WIW, you look fab! The first outfit is my personal favourite, I love the colour combination and the textures. The boots and scarf make a great balance.

Mainelady

Yay for your first WIW! I love the colors and textures in outfit #1. Great looking boots, too!

Welcome Babs! Congratulations on your weight loss. You must feel very good.
I like both outfits, and can see why you would not want to cover the double-breast of the cardigan. I would suggest a bright necklace or earrings.

I really like the colours and silhouette of the first outfit. Your wallcolour is great too!

rachylou, Bernard, Katerina, Mainelady: Thanks so much for the encouragement! #1 was my favorite as well, and you've definitely boosted my confidence!
smittie: Thanks so much for the suggestion! I think I'll try a necklace next time, and either a lighter layer underneath (peeking below the hem and at the collar) or maybe a lighter colored skirt.

jussie

Welcome! The first outfit is a beauty.
The second outfit: two great pieces but I think they’d work better separately. I like the double breasted feature of the cardi too, and the skirt is lovely.
Have you tried the double breasted cardi with the skirt from the first outfit?

Staysfit

Welcome, and congratulations on your first WIW post! I think the first outfit has lovely colors and proportions for you. It has a nice energetic vibe that I like. The second outfit is made of nice pieces but needs something to give it that energetic vibe that seems evident in the first outfit.

Dana

(website)

Welcome! Congrats on your first post and especially on your weight loss! I love your color choices in both outfits and I actually really like the silver scarf on the sweater. It's very pretty and unique. Maybe just think of it as an additional way to wear the sweater. I bright necklace would be great, too. (Even if it is just shiny metal.)

JAileen

I too like #1. Congrats on your first WIW, and especially on your amazing weight loss.

Jaime

Congratulations on your first WIW! Looking forward to seeing more outfits!

celia

Congrats on your first WIW, it always takes courage to ourselves.
My favorite outfit is #1, I like the proportions and the color contrast on you.
The skirt color on #2 is really pretty. Have you tried to tuck in a top

I also want to congratulate you on your first WIW. My personal favorite is number 2. YAY you.

shevia, JAileen & Sterling: Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement! It was a little scary posting for the first time but this will definitely make it much easier in the future.

jussie, celia & Dana: I really appreciate your feedback on the second outfit and ideas for making each of the pieces work better. I'm definitely going to try the pieces separately and see what tucking, contrast, and a little bright jewelry can do to help.

Staysfit: I think you're right about the energy of the outfits after looking at the photos. Thinking of it in those terms will be really helpful when trying to pair things in the future!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Another welcome from me, Babs. Lovely to see you post in person, and CONGRATS on the weight loss. That's a mind blowing achievement.

You are right to take your time with building your wardrobe from scratch. There will be lots of trial and error involved as you learn and feel your way. But don't ponder too much either. Your goal is to dress your wonderful new body daily and give it the praise that it deserves.

I like the length of the short skirt in #1. It creates flattering proportions to my eye. The brown cardi fits nicely too.

Thanks, Angie! I'm so glad I stumbled across this place right when I needed it. I've learned so much already, and instead of feeling desperate I'm feeling like this is a fun moment for discovery. It's pleasant to experiment a bit and learn what doesn't quite work, and what does in unexpected ways.

Cardiff girl

Congratulations on your amazing weight loss ,that requires real determination.I think that you are right not to rush into new clothes.Take it slow ,plan well and enjoy the process,you ve earned it.The Brown cardi s My favourite as well.

Style Fan

Congratulations on posting your first WIWs. I love the brown cardigan. It is a very striking piece.

always trying

another welcome and congratulations on the weight loss. you are off to a good start and have good thoughts about developing your style. looking forward to seeing more of you on here.

Dauncen

Active Member

Congratulations on posting. I just joined the forum and I’m still summoning courage for my first WIW. I especially like your first outfit, the neutral color pallette, the boots with skirt, the slightly 70s vibe.

LaPed

Welcome and congrats on the weight loss -- that is a huge achievement!

I love, love, love the creamy neutrals in #1, simply stunning. And I am coveting the brown cardi in #2.

Suzanimal

Wow, congrats on the weight loss!

My favorite is number one.

Beth Ann

So nice to see you, Babs! The first outfit has gorgeous proportions, and a great balance of light and dark earth tones. I second the suggestion that the skirt in #1 would look great with the sweater in #2.

The Forum is a great resource for members rebuilding wardrobes. The more of your outfits we see, the more members get a feeling for your style and the contents of your closet, the better help we can be! I look forward to seeing more!

Congratulations on the first post and the weight loss. I like the cream and brown of the first outfit. Have you tried the brown cardigan of the second outfit with the skirt in the first outfit?
You could wear the silvery scarf differently, like muffler style, so that it does not cover the double breasted detail.

lyn67

Congratulations on the first wiw and the weight loss-wow, I would also benneficiate on loosing some pounds but is sooo hard to actually achieve! Love them both, but nr 1 is more my way for a daitime outfit and I love pencils/tube skirts a lot!

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