WIW TFall:1 Evaluate, please - YouLookFab Forum

TFall = Transitional Fall

As you know, I just finished up a three part series asking you all to critique the outfits I wore this summer.

I found myself wishing I had done the outfit reviews in a more timely manner, ie, when there was still time to act on your reactions and thoughts!
So, I have decided that I will ask every 5-6 outfits or so for your input.

I have not yet finalized my winter wardrobe. But I am grabbing warmer pieces to mix with a few of my summer ones (ahem, mainly my white and blue denim.)

Some of these are awful. I know. What do you think? Should they never be worn again or are there improvements I can make to"save" them? As you will notice, I have started to wear necklaces. I do enjoy them--it was just much too hot this summer to even attempt them.

These first two were taken on some chilly days in August:

#1 Worn to get my hair cut. This was taken after my cut and style.
#2 Still warm enough for sandals! It isn't anymore.

These are from September:
#3 Running a quick errand
#4 running around all day. This was the first disastrous debut of the SE Pettys.
#5 Went out briefly to get pie.

I am thinking or relegating that top in #1 and #5 to work wear. I got it on sale for $7 so it qualifies. (Work wear=clothes I don't care if they get paint on them.) What do you think?

Thanks.

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11 years ago

pil

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Alana, your hair looks terrific! I haven't been around much lately - are you making a change in styles or adding another option? As far as the outfits I don't think any of them are awful, they just have different vibes. #4 is absolutely outstanding, I love the artsy feel and the silhouette is really, really flattering. #1 is a close second, I guess I like the monochrome look
#2 is fresh and crisp with the white pants and the red is lovely on you. #5 is a nice, basic combination. I like the idea of #3, but something about the shirt could be even better - but that is just my eye - especially compared to fanulous #4.

eta - maybe try scrunching the sleeves in #3?

Alana in Canada

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Hi pil! I m new here and I am still in the process of trying to find my style. So far I have two words: polished and jazzy. #4 is my fave, too, and an indication of the place I want to go with my clothes--but I've a long, long way to go.

shiny

May I note that a purply gray, juxtaposed against black or white, is totally your gray?

Sure, shiny! But which outfit has purply grey? lol! Monitors are such tricksy beasties.

Liz

Wow...#4 is lovely. You totally hit jazzy and polished!

Suz

Alana, your hair looks amazing!! LOVE it!! Can you wear it straight and curly now (i.e. as the mood strikes you?) That would be fantastic. It's very polished with the blow-out and highlights your smile.

I really love outfit 4 (and I think there is purply grey in there...). It's amazing on you.

I also really like #1, although for deeper autumn I suppose you would be wearing different footwear, and I think that would make it look more current. (Maybe your new booties if they are becoming more comfortable?)

Momo

Love, love #4!

Jaime

#4 is the stand out!

Shevia, Yes, I probably should have left out #4! That is, in order to get feedback on the others. Thanks, Momo. It was worth the pain!
Suz, I am wearing those booties as we speak (but without socks--probably a dumb thing to do). They are so difficult to get on and off. I really need something quick. I am actually hoping to return them, unfortunately--and get a nice pointed toe lace up of some sort instead. We will see. I love #4.
Liz--I was thinking it was "polished"--not quite that "jazzy"--but the print sure is sort of jazzy, isn't it?

cinnamon fern

I love #4 and, a close second, #1 - but 'jazzy' does not strike me as the right term. Both of those two outfits are sleek, sophisticated, and arty, to my mind.

Do not relegate the top to painting wear! It looks like it should be a real workhorse for you.

cinnamon--well,one of the reasons it is going to be a workhorse is because I truly have nothing better. But if it is a flattering colour? I am surprised at the love #1 is getting--ut that is exactly the point of posting these, so thanks!

Gigi

I like all the outfits; I think you did a great job! My favorite is 4, and my least favorite is 3. I can't figure out what it is in 3 that makes me not 100% in love with it...I'm wondering if the jacket and the shirt are too different in length? Or maybe it's the print on the shirt? I don't know. Sorry!

I actually like the color of the shirt you are thinking of demoting. Do you not like that shirt? I think the shirt might be the purply gray that Shiny was talking about. It seems to work wonderfully with your natural coloring—unless it's just my monitor (tricky beasties indeed!).

I'm sorry you're feeling like you are going to have to return the Pettys. Do you think one of the other booties you tried would work better?

amiable

Love these - I have a soft spot for 3 - love that plaid shirt! and, as others have said #4 and #1 are stellar!

Sal

I like 4 and 5 the best...

I think 3 may be better with boots or shoes rather than sandals. Or maybe the shirt and jeans with a longer cardigan...I think you have a waterfall one?

Gigi--I go back and forth on it. It is a bit form fitting. It is not quite long enough. The neck is a bit low (not a problem under my work tunic.) But I will keep it out and in rotation, I think, based on the feedback here. It is comfy.:) I'm not a fan of the proportions in #3 either.

Thanks for the love for the plaid, Amiable.

Love for #5--thank you kiwigal! I was a bit concerned the greys were not different enough from each other to "work." I think they do work--but only just. When I was in line to buy my pie, a very well-dressed woman looked over at me and smiled. That never happened when I wore my yoga pants and walmart tees out to get pie. I love that plaid shirt--so I will figure out a flattering way to wear it.

Feedback on the others :-). Maybe 1 with a different color shirt? I think it has potential. 2 looks very bright and cheerful. Really like the top on you.
And I like 3... I wonder how it would look with boots? I think it would ground the look more.

Glory

Alana I am going to swim against the current I think. I love 3 for you. I find it casual and sassy and think the plaid shirt is great for you. I think all of these work and none should go for the paint shop

viva

I love 3 and 4, and I agree that your smooth new do in #1 is sophisticated and really lovely on you!

On my monitor, #3 & #4 are coming across as purply gray....

I actually really like all of these! #4 looks great on you & I know that's the direction you want to head in. #1 also has the same drape-y goodness, although not quite as much artsiness w the plainer underlayer. The layering in #3 is marvelous too.

In comparison, #5 seems a bit too modern classic for you, although of course I love the neutral mix.

Blast--I had a reply to each of you and I've totally lost it. Oh well, in brief, then:
Shiny--glad I asked. That w asn't what I was assuming.

E--I don't mind a bit of mid-western classic.I wonder how I can jazz it up?

Viva--I so wish I could do my hair like that more often. The flat iron isin my daughter's room and has to be used there. We have no outlets in our bathrooms.

Glory--Thanks! Though I don't mind wearing something flattering to work. I will keep this in rotatio for a bit longer before I decide definitively.

Momo--oh, tall boots just might be the ticket. Unfortunately, I don't have any--nor am I likely too. Still, I can try my booties.

Ingunn

I love #4 too! your hair looks fab. If you think the top should be relegated, then perhaps it should. In my experience, if I ask that question at all, then the answer more than often is yes.

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