WIW: A Tiny Bit Audrey - YouLookFab Forum

I adore classic movies, and thus I adore Audrey Hepburn. Her acting is so luminous, I can't help but be enchanted; all of her work with UNICEF makes me suspect she was a lovely human being as well. She also epitomises 50s fashion for me, especially in Sabrina. So today, when I pulled on slim trousers and a sweater that hugged my waist, I felt a tiny bit like her.

The forecasted high today was 73 F/23 C, and I didn't want to dress too warmly. I started with this, my only non-wool jumper/pullover (I think it's a nylon cotton blend, but I ended up cutting out the tag, so now I can't remember). I love the lace applique and little eyelets, and I also love the shape: generous ribbing at the waist and sleeve cuffs for a fitted look but a bit loose everywhere else. Even though I'm not sure white is my most flattering colour, I keep it for those details. In fact, I'm modelling the cardigan I'm working on knitting on this! Anyway, I haven't felt like shaving in awhile, so I knew I needed to wear trousers, and when looking at the high waisted options, this pair with the pretty toile pattern called out to me. I finished things off with my new hedgehog brooch & silver bracelet & ring. Since everything was quite girly, when I went out I decided to wear my grey oxfords to balance things out a bit.

At the start of the day, both the trousers and sweater fit more closely to me; I wish I'd taken photos then! I knew these trousers bag out (does anyone have any suggestions for preventing cotton trousers from stretching?), but I didn't realise the sweater ribbing would stretch too and stop hugging my waist. Weird.

I still had a high happiness factor in this outfit though. More girly than tomboy but still perfectly comfortable. It ended up being a bit cooler than I expected, and this was probably a bit too lightweight, but I don't mind a brisk breeze, and as I walked I warmed up.

Comments and suggestions are always welcome! My chest looks a bit, um, torpedo-y in the profile shot. I'm not sure why, since I'm wearing my everyday bra. But I suppose that fits with the 50s feel. I'm never sure if 2 item outfits look as intentional as 3 item ones (or dresses), so let me know if this needed a topper to finish it off.

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12 years ago

merwoman

Veteran

You had me at Audrey and oxfords! She had such a warm and giving nature, and absolutely spell binding quality on the screen.

Your outfit is a wonderful channelling of Audrey - lovely combo of girly androgeny!! And love your hedgehog pin!!

carambola

You look lovely. What a fantastic pattern on those trousers. I think the items you're wearing have enough texture and detail to feel like an outfit - plus, the brooch is a nice touch.

catgirl

E-dorable! I like the shoes with this...

Thistle

So cute! I love the trousers!

MuseumGal

Oh my, I love love love this. Both the trousers and the sweater are absolutely divine and I don't think a topper is necessary with two such splendid pieces. Your little hedgehog is so cute - I'd love to see him in your hair, too.

Suz

(website)

Super pretty! I love the subtle echo of the pants' texture in the sweater's lace detail. And it really does read as a gently 50s influenced outfit. Audrey really is an amazing style icon, once we can all stand to learn from!

Merwoman, spell binding is a wonderful word for her. When I haven't seen a movie with her for awhile, I almost forget just how powerful it is.

Carambola, thank you! I think you're on to something re: texture and detail making it seem more like an outfit. Good to remember during the summer when it's too hot to layer.

AG, you made me laugh! Glad the shoes work: shoes are definitely a weakness of mine.

Thistle, thank you!

MG, sadly I don't think the hedgehog will be going in my hair: she's got a tie tack back instead of a usual brooch one, so I'm not sure the logistics would work. Unless I first pin her to a ribbon and stick that in my hair?

Suz, thank you! I think Audrey is so wonderful in part because she was very true to herself and what flattering both her body and her personality. Definitely something we can all learn from.

Alassë

Hehe at Alaskagirl's E-dorable.

What a cute hedgehog!

Aquamarine

E...your posts are so interesting and I admire how you put so much thought into your outfits and descriptions. The sweater is lovely.

Kristin L

Unless you feel like you need a topper because of arctic AC, I think it looks great as it is. Your outfit has a fun retro feel. Great job!

goldenpig

I am crushing on your style, E!

deb

Cute pants. Just like you!

Thnx Alasse! It was exciting to get it for Christmas. All the way from Scotland too.

Aquamarine, thank you! I always start thinking this time I'll just write a sentence or two, and then that never happens. Glad you like reading it anyway!

K, I'm glad it looks like a cohesive outfit on its own. Fortunately the artic ac doesn't usually kick in for another couple months.

GP, thank you! I love your style, so that's quite a compliment.

Deb, you're too sweet!

JAileen

E, you really do resemble Audrey Hepburn in your elfin quality. Also, love the pants.

Jaime

You put together things with a special touch and attention to detail that makes it all work. Lovely!

Anonymous

So elegant! This is how I always look in my imagination when I try a silhouette like this, albeit never in reality. And the oxfords are a little unexpected, but really work.

Diana

So pretty! I can definitely see the Audrey influence.

Love your little hedgehog! And I have very similar oxfords. They seem to go with everything.

Neel

Cuteness overload!!! Love the hedgehog pin!!

Your hedgehog pin is so cute! You have great attention to details.

CocoLion

Simple and lovely, E!

Ingunn

I love this. To my eye, this is as complete as can be, and a topper would ruin the Audrey-esque mode.

JAileen, what a huge compliment! Thank you so much!

Shevia, I'm definitely all about details. It's what I love most about style! Thanks.

Aubergine, you have the figure I used to imagine I had when I'd try on wrap dresses while shopping! It took years to figure out wrap dresses would never look like that on me. lol

Diana, thank you! When I aw these oxfords come up on ebay I remembered you saying how comfortable yours were, so that made me extra excited about winning them. They do seem to go with everything!

Neel, isn't it sweet?!

PMC, thank you!

CocoLion, ever since Angie's post about simplicity, that idea has been in the back of my mind, as usually my outfits are definitely not simple. So thanks for pointing out that this one was!

Ingunn, I felt similarly: I tried on a couple of toppers and didn't care for how they worked. But I also think of things like belts and scarves as third piece 'completers': it's interesting to me that this one didn't need them. Maybe the brooch is doing the work? Or the structure of the sweater at the waist and cuffs?

Simply gorgeous!

cuffcat

Active Member

Well done! Loving the print on the pants.

Hil

Loving this! I almost expected you to be in all black with a little headband

viva

Love how this looks, and the little hedgehog and is just adorable!

Debra

Very, very gorgeous, great pants and I love your little brooch

Diane, thank you!

Cuffcat, isn't it lovely? I found it irresistible: I've always loved blue willow china.

Hil, I don't wear black, but I suppose I could go all charcoal or all navy with a little headband! That'd be interesting for me, since I don't usually do monochromatic looks.

Viva, thanks!

Debra, you're too kind!

Beth Ann

Lovely silhouette and texture in this outfit, E. I could see it paired with a slim turtleneck, too.

I love Audrey, too, although I'm her body opposite. Kate Hepburn is a muse for me, but I can't determine why, since I don't look like her either! Hee.

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