WIW hits or misses? - YouLookFab Forum

Hi. It’s me again, still trying to bridge winter and spring. Here are some other attempts to coax spring but still stay warm. I tried hard, but looking at the pics, think I fell short of the mark. Please offer your critiques. I may be dancing between winter and spring for a couple more weeks.

#1-3. I really like the dress and tried to add a lighter cardi and footwear for warmth. I now think the brown tights are too dark. The jewelry was my happiness factor and pulled me through the day. The pin and the amber beads belonged to my grandmother.

#4 In theory this should have worked. Are the proportions off? Does everything look too short? Is the orange too pale on me?

#5. I really liked this combo when I put it on. The green has previously been a good color on me. In these pics, I think it might no longer be a great friend of mine. I look really pale....maybe I need bronzer, or a tan. Maybe I need a new green near my face? What do you think?

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8 years ago

jussie

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Great outfits, lovely. I think the tights in 1 are fine, they tie in with the necklace... I mean lighter tights would be nice but it’s certainly not a deal breaker.
Outfit 2 I think is all good too, the proportions seem fine.
Number 3 I love the striped sweater with the green popping against it. You do look a little pale but again, I definitely don’t think it’s a deal breaker.
Some colours just tend to be a little harder on the complexion but it’d be a shame not to wear them if you really like them, iykwim.
Thanks for sharing your pics!

rachylou

I like all of these. In the very last pic - 7 - I don’t think you look pale at all... but I do think your hair looks green (!) I think it’s the picture, something going on between the lighting and the digital colour.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I don't see any misses. I see a fabulous woman with polish, poise and oozing verve, Mainelady.

How great to see classic ballet flats again. They are perfect with the striped top. KILLER pairing.

Your jewellery is always a treat - both in look and meaning. #4 is a classic look you wear well.

You can try a cooler green perhaps? One with more blue in it.

Cardiff girl

Love the dress and jewellery and I really like outfit number4 .

cindysmith

4 is my fave. That doesnt mean that the rest aren't really really good. Very polished. Well done!

Sara L.

I think they're all good. I don't see any problems. I like how the cardigan and shoes in #1 match each other. The proportions look fine in #2 and the green is a nice pop of color in #3.

Anonymous

I think everything looks good here too - but if anything , I might have worn a lighter coloured pair of tights with the dress and boots. Dark looks wrong at this time of year, doesn't it? Can't really tell much about the orange - the photo on my screen is quite dark, and the green is fine too. I wonder if emphasizing your brows more would give your face the structure it might need to support a bright colour like the green? If that makes sense?

Jessikams

You are too hard on yourself! Everything looks good. My only thought is that the outfit with blazer and orange top could be improved by swapping out the dark necklace for a lighter one.
Good work!

Mainelady

Thank you all. I appreciate your comments.

Rachylou, you had me running to the mirror to check my hair! Thankfully no strands appear gray. Maybe it was the lighting or the digital....or maybe the scarf made my hair look green....if that is the case, the scarf is a goner.

Angie, thanks for the Killer comment and suggestion. I think a green/blue scarf might make a nice difference.

Lisa P, yup the dark tights seem wintery to me. Great idea to enhance my eyebrows! I will give it a try. I have been trying not to use too much pencil, because my hair is so light now, but maybe I need my eyebrows to better match my dark eyes.

ChrisM

I love the dress, booties, and cardi outfit. super cute! Tights are not a deal breaker - you look seasonally appropriate!!!

Mainelady- I love everything about all of these looks.
You style thing impeccably and love your use of jewelry. I can not pick a fav because I like them all. Ok I lie- I want that dress- lol
You have such great skill and flair for putting outfits together- you are always on my watch list tor stying ideas.

Thank you ChrisM. TIghts might not be a deal breaker for a while yet, but I wish I had a lighter colored pair....on my list for next year.

Efbgen, I am so flattered. Sincerely flattered to think that you are watching my style. Wow. I will try hard not to disappoint!

Katerina

Mainelady, I really like all these outfits, you look beautiful! Don’t doubt - you have a wonderful style!
What gorgeous jewelry - LOVE the brooch in particular.
No 4 looks great, to my eye the proportions are perfect. No 5 is such a chic outfit! If you are unsure about the colour of the scarf anymore - perhaps as Lisa P says - stronger make up - eyebrows? And the dress is beautiful on you! I also love the variety of items and looks - very well done!

Katerina, your comments boost me up and warm my heart. Thank you. I do think Lisa P was onto something. I tried darkening my brows a bit more today. I liked it. I am thinking I need to experiment with a dazzler pencil, or maybe a gel, to see how the color adds structure. I do think I need some.

lyn67

I'm dress mostly neutral for work but am always attracted to colors, so nr 5-7 with the orgeous grass green scarf is my fave-but all other are great, do not see any misses!:-)

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