WIW: Culottes and Vest! - YouLookFab Forum

I don't think this outfit is a 10! But here it is anyway!

I wore this to take the kids for some gaming fun and dinner later. My challenge was to wear flats with culottes and vest. The mid calf length of my culottes are hard to wear with flats without looking stumpy. And then my boyfriend vest was again a bit too long and the whole combo looked even more stumpy.

So finally I decided to go with this version. A shorter sequined vest (Mango) over a red tank top. I finished the outfit with the new Zara pointy toed flats. Do you think the pointy toes work well here to increase the leg line?

Should I repeat this oufit again? I didn't feel bad in this but I wasn't super happy either. Probably because the tank here needs a serious upgrade. Its a few years old. Oh well!

And bonus shot of what I tried on in F&F while strolling around after dinner :). Black boot cut jeans and Peach embellished sweater. What do you think? I can wait until September to buy of course

Outfit Photo courtesy- DS1. The lighting was horrendous in my regular spot this evening. All suggestions for improvement are welcome! Thanks for looking as always x

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Nicole D

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What a nice refined casual take on culottes. This version is not stumpy at all. You have a magpie gene don't you? I like the jeans and sweater - a bit hard to see though. I am not familiar with F & F, what does it stand for? I would repeat the culottes combo for sure.

Angie

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REPEAT this killer outfit, you gorgeous creature. Yes, the pointy toes do a great job of elongating the leg line.

Bootcuts and peach jumper look splendid. On your shopping list. xo

Jenava

I love the culottes! I like this outfit a lot. My one question is perhaps you could hem them up so they hit just below your knee? They look great with the flats.

jackiec

Oh Neel I love your outfit!!! And yes the pointy toe flats are brilliant with this! I do like the outfit you tried on - preference for the pants. The sweater is really nice but somehow I prefer you in the brighter shades - but heck that's just me. You always look amazing. Good job to DS on photography!!

Anonymous

Stumpy- no way! You give us all hope that flats can absolutely work with culottes. I enjoy looking at your posts for ideas and for inspiration :). I am curious what f & f is too!

Suz

Neel, you couldn't look "stumpy" if you tried. But as it is, the pointy toed shoes do a great job of finishing the look. I like it! Were the culottes comfortable to wear?

The peach sweater is also very pretty.

Joy

You need to wear this lovely outfit often. Love the sequined vest. What fun!

fuzzylogic

And there you have it, ladies and gentlemen! Great proportions and colour palette! Totally loving you in those culottes, Neel!

SarahTheWhite

Good heavens, I think you could have linked to probably three different posts of Angie's... at least! This is so great. In general I'm having trouble adjusting to flats with this type of look, but you have done it so well that I'm tempted to rethink. This is such a good visual for me to see it done right... I also think you nailed the sleevless top/sleeveless vest combo. And it all looks effortless. Wow.

Neel

Thank you everyone! I am wowed because a) I didn't expect a K from Angie b) I didn't think you all would like it ^_^

I will pull out another version of this with heels some day. I really want to wear my BF vest with this. Yesterday was just not the day (I had a lot of walking to do).

Suz - Yes! The culottes were super comfy! The comfort of pants with the chic look of a skirt

Nicole and lisap - F&F is a brand name. And yes I do have the magpie gene! All things shiny attract me

Jenava - I kind of like the length for now. Which is why I haven't shortened it. But I will when I am bored of this!

CocoLion

I like this one a lot Neel, and am crazy about those flats! SEriously cool.

Transcona Shannon

I think we need to call you Princess Cullotte! You look splendid in this. I adore the proportions.

Tanya

I think you nailed this Neel, whata re you talking about? The pointy flats do a wonderful job of elongating your legs. I really like that peach sweater on you, the color is very flattering.

Jaime

Yay! This looks great and should be repeated. I would also love to see this with the bf vest. Please don't be offended by my treating you as 'Culotte Barbie' Neel :-)!

LACeleste

Looking cool and cute Neel! I'm glad you found those shoes!

cheryle (Dianthus)

No stumpification in sight. Those shoes are great and I like the bit of sparkle on the vest. I have a bit of the magpie too.

Thank you everyone for your very kind comments .... Reading them over my morning coffee makes my day!

Shevia - *chuckling* I love Barbie because I loved her as a child but never had a barbie toy ever because my parents couldn't afford it! So, yep I'll take that ^_^

Beth Ann

No stumpiness visible at all, Neel! I like it as is --- it's easy and casual, but a bit festive. Pointy toes give nice polish to the look. I'd wear it a lot, because Mom on the Go looks deserve some comfort and flow!

Perhaps you are craving more structure in the look? If it still doesn't please you, despite our liking it, perhaps swapping out a woven tank for the drapey knit one? You could also substitute a more structured vest, saving this one for pairing with the bootcut trousers in your last pic.

Thank you Beth Ann! And I think you are absolutely right! A structured topper would have been perfect for me. The olive vest is nice but just not what I want with this outfit. Great eye!

Marley

Oh this is great! Love the culottes - and no stumpiness at all! Your shoes are super cool too!

kerry

I love this culotte look. I always think you nail trends beautifully!

Thank you Marley and Kerry! Kerry that's a very big compliment! I am humbled!

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I'm more inspired to try culottes - they hit your leg at just the right spot and don't look stumpy at all! I also like the colour repetition in the top and shoes.

You look casual but glamorous in this outfit: I hope you repeat it in the future if you feel good in it now. No stumpiness in sight!

I like you more in the bright pink of the top than the peach of the sweater you tried on, but it could just be lighting.

Laurel

I love culottes, vests and flats! Good choices.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I really like this outfit, Neel! I like the color repetition in the flats, which really pulls everything together. I do think the pointy, low-vamped flats do a nice job of lengthening the leg line--along with your slender ankles. Super outfit. The black jeans and embellished sweater look great, too. I wouldn't have thought to wear peach and black, but they look good on you.

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