WIW: Date nights, and GOTG - YouLookFab Forum

Here are a few recent WIWs: a few dressier looks for going out in the evening, and a few really casual outfits for running to the store and taking care of the grandkids. For our still cool spring weather I guess I've had sort of a uniform of a dress with a jacket or pants and top with a jacket, and pretty much all neutrals. I hope it's not too boring.

I felt pretty good in all of these, except the white-on-white one, which didn't really feel like me. Any suggestions for how I can improve it? I felt kind of like the Good Humor man.

1- Worn out to dinner with friends at a nice restaurant. Eileen Fisher slouchy silk pants, Ann Taylor lace shell, Madewell jacket, Stuart Weitzman studded slipper flats. I have been loving these shoes to death, and wearing them all the time. They were a spurge, but I'm so glad I got them.

2,3- Dinner and a French cabaret performance at a local club. Tried to get an outdoor photo, but it was raining again, so retreated indoors.
COS dress (sort of a t-shirt knit) Eliza J jacket, nude hose, Cole Haan pumps, J Crew necklace.

4- Open house at an old warehouse converted to artists' studios. Banana Republic black jeans, Vince silk top, Eliza J jacket again, and not shown, the studded flats again.

5- GOTG (grandma on the go): Urban outfitters slouchy skinnies, White Rag & Bone silky tee, L.L. Bean military jacket, Madewell leopard ballet flats.

6- Finally a warmer day! Out shopping. Alexander Wang black t-shirt dress, ancient denim jacket- Kohl's, I think. Nine West sandals.

7- More GOTG: NYDJ white jeans, Rag & Bone cream silky tee, ivory Gap military jacket, Madewell leopard ballet flats.

Comments, suggestions for improvement requested!

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13 years ago

Lantana

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YLF in ALL of these Parsley but I am bowled over by the white on white. It's superb. Sort of subtle and understated yet powerful at the same time.
How lucky your grandchildren are to have a Grandmother with such a persona.

Caro in Oz

I think they all look great - my favourite is #6 not sure why just love that look on you. The all white looks good imo, but what about a patterned tee to break it up if you don't like it?

Debora

Every single look is fab, Parsley. Once again, you have knocked it out of the ball park. You are stunning!

Suz

(website)

You look amazing!! I think my faves are 1 and 6, but they're all superb. As for the white on white, I wonder if the jacket felt too boxy? What would happen if you tried a drapey top, instead, either a sweater or a silky tee? Or even your dressier white jacket? I don't think it looks too boxy, as is, but I am wondering if you increased the dressiness quotient or added a bit of drape and ease, whether you would feel a bit more "you."

sarah

Well, everything looks wonderful, as always. You have such impeccable style. I wonder if it's the style of the jacket in the white on white outfit that is throwing you. Maybe something less "utility" would remind you less of the Good Humor man. A blazer perhaps?

Beth Ann

Great looks, all of them! #1 is a real standout to me -- modern in the choice of a white, not black jacket, and in it's shape. Then you add the soft trousers. Brilliant, and very flattering.

Parsley

Good suggestions, Suz and Sarah about the jacket. I do like the boxy style of the jacket, but maybe not in an all-white outfit. I'll try mixing it up a little, because I love the white-on-white look on others, and I've been really wanting to try it.

Lemming that I am, I did get the Gap mesh sleeved sweater, and I like that with the white jeans, but I just couldn't post it to follow your stunning interpretation of that look, Suz!

Caro, I'll try it with a different tee, too. Thanks.

Deborah

I think all these outfits look stunning. I particularly like #2, that dress is gorgeous. The white on white is also lovely. I agree with other suggestions that it might just be the shape of the jacket that is throwing you a little.

CocoLion

OMG, you are so stunning. I love your style, and you are such a beautiful woman!

Anonymous

I think you look great in all of these! (I like when you do your hair curly too)

Transcona Shannon

Wow Parsley - you and Lantana are really showing us how a Grandmother should look!

I don't remember grandmas being this hip!!! These all look great. My favorite is #6. You are so beautiful!

Liz A.

Parsley, what kind of bag is that red one? I really like it.

Aww, you all make me blush, you're so sweet!

Liz, the bag is Coach.

Sona

I love all the looks Parsley except 5 and 7. I think its because of the volume on top. I am not sure what the solution is but playing around with those two jackets in particular and different bottom silhouettes might be good homework.
You look like a million bucks and more in the rest!!!

Thistle

My grandmother was never, ever this stylish! YLF in all of the outfits! My favorite is #2 and #6, but all are terrific.

Mona

You look so pretty in #1 that I can't even stand it. You have a gorgeous smile and those sprakly slipper flats are so awesome.

Sarah S

Active Member

A grandmother? No WAY! Love the white on white.

Very nice Marcy! I love neutrals, so no worry about looking boring to me. Those modern black and white blazers in the first pictures look like they will be work horses for you this spring. I love the drama of the large lapels and low stance on you.

As for the white on white, it looks pretty good to me! I love the way you mixed a darker shoe and belt and how your jacket has dark buttons. I think mixing up the textures might also help to avoid the Good Humor Man look. I don't have enough different textures in my white items yet to pull it off. I'd love a slubby linen or silk sweater. I'm pretty sure the GHM wouldn't have had one of those as part of his uniform, lol!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

#7 is my best! You probably could have guessed that :). You look the very furthest thing from boring! Very stylish.

You have a terrific chic sense of style, Marci. It reminds me a little of Australian Debs's look - although you wear quite different looks too.

Vicki

You can't be a grandmother!!! Since you are, your grandchildren must be so happy and impressed with their beautiful GOTG!! I love them all and can't add anything here; the dress in 2-3 is spectacular, Parsley.

I am so copying you in #6 and I love Angie's pick of #7 and don't see the GHM at all. I love the leopard flats you wore and if you wanted to add a red scarf to mix it up, that would be a gorgeous addition to your lovely dark hair and white outfit.

Thanks for the very kind and helpful comments!
Sona, I'm chuckling a bit about the volume on top, because I think most of that volume is ME, not the jackets. They do have a boxy cut, but I have a bit of a boxy shape, so there you go!

Claire, I think you're onto something about adding texture. Oh no, I may have identified another wardrobe hole!

Angie, thanks! Gosh, I'm honored to be compared in any way to Deborah. I admire her style immensely.

Vicki, good idea to try adding some fun to the white with a scarf.

catgirl

You are so inspiring! What about the white outfit with your Madewell jacket instead?

Thanks, Una. I think the Madewelll jacket would look good for a dressier version of the white outfit, but for carrying around a grubby-handed toddler I'll stick with something machine washable! That utility jacket might just be better with blue jeans than with white, I don't know.

jenanded

you look great. i think i have similar elements to 5 so off to play

Kiwichik

I think you look great in all of these outfits. I especially like 1&2. I don't see anything wrong with the all white outfit & the touches of leopard are perfect.

I love all the looks you've shown and I'm finding it difficult picking a favourite!
2, 5 and 6 stand out for me I think.

Debbie

I love them all. You are one stylish grandmother!

Carole

You are one Gorgeous Grandma! Good heavens.....all these outfits are stellar, my favorites are 5 and 6. I love the all white outfit, too, with the touches of leopard. ps..would have loved to accompany you on the tour of the warehouse converted to an art studio-sounds cool and interesting!

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