WIW: Spring, Dammit! - YouLookFab Forum

My title says it all: sick to death of winter so I'm trying to bring a little Spring into my outfits!

#1: Rag & Bone gilet, Club Monaco sweater, J Crew wide leg wool flannel pants, Oscar De la Renta scarf

#2: Pink Tartan blazer (that Fabbers told me to keep!), J Crew cashmere sweater, thrifted pearls, BR Jeans and J Crew pumps.

Funny story: I had these white jeans in my online cart last week but didn't want to pull the trigger because of price... So I asked my mum to look for white jeans when she went thrifting. The next day she found the EXACT same banana republic jeans, in the EXACT size, with the TAGS ON, for $6.99. #thriftingmiracle

All comments and feedback appreciated! Still not sure about this blazer... Do you think it works on me?

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8 years ago

Anonymous

The blazer is amazing with your hair. I love all these springy outfits on you.

Pat_P

Active Member

I really like that blazer on you - I think it works very well.

I LOVE the first outfit - especially with that vintage-look scarf. LOVE IT. Blazer in #2 looks great too -and good score on the white jeans.

Jaime

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Veteran

Love the thrifting miracle of course! People don't all realize there is a whole set of invisible thrifting elves that put stuff out there for you if you ask nicely ! Love the scarf and long gilet, love the pink and white, jeans are perfect, what else can I say?

Cardiff girl

I love that long line gilet on you and that gorgeous purple pink colour.I also love a good thrifting story and that is a good one!

Mainelady

Yay for your mom and the thrifting miracle! Both of your spring looks are beautiful. The gilet and the scarf.....all I can say is I wish this outfit were in my closet.

jussie

I love these outfits! Very feminine and creative. I cannot fault them. The blazer works well with your hair colour and texture.

The Cat

The fun scarf, the light stripey pullover and the pink items all look very springy. And the gilet is gorgeous.

Like you, I am not sure about the blazer. The texture and colours are great on you. But the arms seem to be too long, and the shape and style somehow looks a bit boring / old lady for your style.

Staysfit

I love each outfit! Very fresh, and the blazer in the second is not old lady at all! I am not sure what The Cat sees but I think you look gorgeous! Your use of color is wonderful! I love your scarf! So pretty! Long sleeves on the jacket are fine. I wish I could get that effect on anything! LOL! My arms are so long the only way for that to happen would be for me to purchase one of the very current designer tops with exaggerated long arms that they are showing in stores. The shape of the jacket isn’t boring, it’s excellent. It’s classic, and it looks great on you. It’s Urban Luxe!

Joyce B

All the outfits look great, I love the last one and the fab shoes that match your top.

krishnidoux

Spring indeed! How lovely in all photos. My favorite one is the one in #4, it's so exquisite. I especially like the pink shoes peeping out from your pant's hem. There is something very pleasing to the eye about the proportion and the color blocking effect of this outfit.
Good for you for the pants! Your mom is magical! They fit you perfectly and make for a very dynamic, fun little outfit. Again, love the pumps there too. Pearl necklace is a nice touch.

Bijou

You do look like spring, even if the weather is not complying. I love the gilet outfit, because that is such a stunning piece and looks so great with your scarf. I also am glad you kept that jacket, it looks so great with your new jeans. So fab that you got the perfect white jeans, especially at that price.

Adriana

Both are wonderful. Your jacket looks also good, with the white jeans and pink shoes. I have also such a difficult jacket, maybe I can do something similar with it.

cindysmith

Love these outfits on you! And wow, can I borrow your mom?

Helena

Absolutely gorgeous; how can spring fail to come now??? The pink color is particularly beautiful on you, and I love the modern-classic vibe of the navy (?) and soft white.

lyn67

Love them both but nr 2 is my fave, such a cheery combo, love the perfect match of pink shoes to it! Just beautiful!!

Roxanna

Oh wow, thanks guys! You really know how to boost a girl's spirits on another frigid Spring morning! (-14C here today again!)

Never thought about the blazer workign well with my hair (I guess teh silver still seems relatively new to me.) I forget that pale colours that didn't quite work on me before are better now because of the hair. Tahnk you for pointing it out.

And thank you for the compliments on the scarf - another vintage find from my mom. I'm trying to incorporate all the silk scarves she gives me into my outfits more because they seem so cheery and Spring-like to me.

JuniperGreen

Adore these outfits (esp 4/5/6!)!

I laughed at your post title, I am feeling the same way!!! It's in the 20s here this week and as much as I like moody, darker looks, I just caaaan't reach for yet another heavy sweater!

I like your layering inspiration and the pops of color. We shall bring spring into existence together through fashion and sheer force of will!

Beth Ann

Good for you! Sometimes we have to make our own spring!

I love the colors, the pink shoes, and the fab scarf. The jacket is lovely on you --- you've chosen a polished casual classic styling, but there are many wears to wear an item like this.

Sara L.

Nice! I love those pink shoes. Wow, how lucky are you?! The jeans look great on you.

Suz

You look amazing in the gilet and the scarf is such a great touch. Fantastic about the jeans, too.

I hear you on the weather. Enough already!

Gorgeous gilet outfit! The scarf is so wonderfully spring - like. Nice to see these colours even if the weather is not cooperating.
The tweed jacket definitely works on you, but I don’t find it “urban”.

Cee

Spring-eth, baby !

rachylou

That vest with the scarf is so dramatic! The bouclé jacket is good too.

Thanks so much Fabbers!

@Smittie - I hear you and had the same thought - this felt a little too Modern Classic to me with the pearls and the pumps. I could have gone tougher with the shoes to make it more urban, but I liked matching the pinks. I'm trying to figure out if I really want to be Urban Luxe or I just like the thought of it...someone on my style descriptor thread suggested Cosmopolitan Luxe and that might be a better descriptor for my style. Still mulling it over.

Katerina

Great outfits Roxanna! I especially love the bouclé blazer outfit on you. The colours are gorgeous on you and I love the modern classic style. The blazer is really fab.
Your mum is amazing finding all the fantastic vintage items for you. And what a thrifting story!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

FABULOUS.

Killers scarf, and I love the Spring touches to your outfits.

Wow- you sure know how to chase winter away! Love, love ,love the scarf and long vest. And that last look with the pink against the fantastic jacket and pants-wonderful. Yay Mum for great find!

Dianna

Fabulous spring outfits, both of them. I do like the jacket on you. You can come down here for some warm temps, we are already in the low 30s.

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