WIW: Tuck & Neon - YouLookFab Forum

Angie's blog post today reminded me that there truly was 'Life Before the Semi-Tuck!' It has become such a part of my style that I don't give it much thought anymore - and like she said, it really fits with my RATE style.

Below is a pic of my outfit today - a combination of navy, light gray, and a pop of neon green - one of my favorite color mixes. The open neckline of the top is not the most flattering on me - but this was a super casual day so I just went with it. Also, as soon as I looked at the outfit photos, I realized how ridiculous that teeny-tiny purse looked with the outfit and so I changed it out for a larger slouchy gray bag before I left the house.

I love the sneaker trend - but am not crazy about wearing them with jeans - I have a difficult time making them look intentional - its much easier for me with a skirt or dress. However, I was just so determined today to add the pop of neon green to the gray and blue that I didn't really care!

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jackiec

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Ah I love this look - in fact I do this a lot lately with my neon nikes (except I have a hole in the toe...). I don't look nearly as cool as you - well done!!

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Marley, I really think the sneakers work here. For some reason it seems a bit easier for it to look intentional when the jeans are slimmer, like these. I'm not sure why that is, but I definitely feel it. I'm still struggling to work it with anything but my Cons Hi-Ness, which I do wear with skirts, jeans, shorts, or whatever. But I'd like to do it with bright sneaks like these and have not quite succeeded as brilliantly as you!

Your top brings out your eyes in a gorgeous way. So great to see you post, you gorgeous woman, you.

carter

It's always so much funto see you post! I love this. The jeans and sneakers absolutely work for me (and I'm not a sneakers and anything girl). Great color combo!

Aida

I think the sneaks work really well here Marley! You are cute and stylish as ever ^^ I rather like the bag you've got, adds an interesting element with the crushed metallic; I'd just hold it like a clutch, then the size immediately balances out. Ahhh what kind of life did we lead before the semi-tuck!

kellygirl

Ooh, what a treat! I love this on you! I think the sneaks look very intentional and so cool. Coincidentally, I just put a pair of Nike "pre Montreal" sneaks in my cart. After seeing you, I think I need to order them! Great outfit. Gorgeous as ever!

Vicki

You make the tuck look so unintentional! Love this along with your pop of neon. All the proportions are just right, Marley.

cheryle (Dianthus)

Love it. It looks sophisticated and casual at the same time.

Jaime

Great outfit including the sneakers!

Debora

Semi-tucking perfection! The neon sneaks totally work here.

SarahTheWhite

In general, I am having a lot of trouble accepting the whole sneaker trend, but there is something about this that I can't help but love. I think it is the color that makes them look so intentional. This is SO not the ultra casual jeans, tee and sneaker look. It looks stylish and purposeful, and flattering. I also think that the purse ups the dressy factor, giving it even more of the sporty luxe look (although I know you changed that out) and it doesn't look propotionally too small to my eye... Plus, your sleek hairstyle is the icing on the cake!

catgirl

The sneaker color is key here - neon seems intentional by definition! You look great and sassy as usual.

lyn67

You really do it (the faux tuck) like an expert, Marley!+++ Great color combo, love the bright shoes to a neutral outfit!

shedev

the semi tuck helps make the sneakers look intentional to me. Love your hair.

Anonymous

I have the same worry about wearing sneaks with jeans- and not looking like I don't know what else to wear on my feet or something. So I end up wearing my (many!) pair with other things. But this totally works! In fact, I think I would like to add neon lime Nikes to the long list of stuff I love that circulates in my head (like right now, for example, when I should be working and not on YLF) . This is a really beautifully easy look - love it on you.

Lisa

Love it! I need to find myself a bright pair of sneakers like yours. I wear lots of grey and navy and I love the pop of colour in your outfit!

Marley

Well thank you everyone! I'm glad to hear that you think that the sneaks look intentional, rather than like lisap said - I just don't know what else to wear on my feet! I am such a fan of neon green but it is a horrible color on me if I try to wear more than just a "pop" of it at a time - but the "pops" really give my neutrals (mainly gray and navy/ink) some life and definition - so I have found a way to incorporate it pretty seamlessly into my wardrobe. Yay!

bj1111

you wear sneaks so well! those neon ones are stellar.

Neel

Marley ... You are so cool! Someday I would try and copy your outfits .. The day I get that sexy pixie!

Quietgirl

Love this. Agreed....the shoe color makes it intentional!

viva

I totally agree with Una -- the sneaker color is what makes them work so well here. Beautiful outfit and love the kicks.

LoveSarahDub

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I love this look! I'm mildly in love with neon (I'm actually wearing neon yellow nail polish right now!) and your sneakers' bright hue make them über-cool! Also have to mention that great clutch!

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