WIW:Friday, girls night - YouLookFab Forum

Did some editing on my face here since a monster stye on my upper left eyelid had just popped the day before, so it’s still a bit red and swollen. Traded the over the over-the-knee socks for ones that weren’t visible above my boots (the flatter ones in the second photo, both pairs from Zara). The socks were just keeping my legs warm since we’re going through a major heat wave this week and the AC was on full power inside. Outside it was so hot my suit was already totally dry by the time we decided to go out, so I just threw some
-Forever 21 suede shorts
and a
-Bershka lace top
Over it. We braved the steep streets and bumpy sidewalks of the Bairro Alto neighborhood, which has a very vibrant nightlife. I had a great time but I felt out of breath a few times, nothing out of the ordinary considering the terrain and fact that we we walked around a good distance.

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1 year ago

Anonymous

You look like a badarse sci fi heroine Hope the stye clears up soon!

Val

Active Member

Nice! I like both the indoor version with high socks and the outdoor version with low boots.

Minaminu

Veteran

What a great outfit for a fun girls night out! Very brave to walk uphill in Bairro Alto with those shoes! Hope you had a lovely time!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Fabulous! I see the Mermaidcore trend coming through too

Vildy

wow. How did you manage to walk around a vibrant night life neighborhood dressed like that without the entire male population
plus some females following you like the pied piper.

Bee

Thanks guys!

I’m flattered, Vildy! But Bairro Alto has a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It’s mostly younger (16 -26) people who go in groups, often with their school friends, drifting from bar to bar. Many of them are tourists/foreigners. My clothes weren’t really that different from what the other girls were wearing in terms of length or amount of skin shown. I even saw some women wearing skirts and shorts over their bathing suits, which is very common where I lived before but I don’t see it often here. I suppose my outfit was a bit more formal and the long socks would’ve definitely been considered “extra” and turned a few heads.

The low-heeled, rubber-soled boots are extremely comfortable and perfect for steep, uneven (urban) terrain.

sorry, I wasn't suggesting you had too much skin showing!
Just an amazingly strong look that I think would fascinate people.

Thank you! I agree it’s a strong look and I like to wear clothes with that vibe sometimes. The next day I might put on something totally different like in my first WIW post. I think people in Lisbon and Portugal in general tend to mind their own business regarding certain matters (and others, not so much). They don’t tend to stare much, even if you don’t quite fit in. They don’t make a big deal out of it. The downside (or upside, depending on your temperament) is that strangers are less likely to approach you to start a conversation, therefore making it harder to meet new people and make friends. Compared to Brazil, Rio especially, where complete strangers often feel compelled to give your their unsolicited opinion on anything, including the weather, politics or your physical appearance, Europe is a breath of fresh air (or gust of icy wind). When it comes to socializing and human interaction, Europe feels colder but at the same time less invasive and judgmental.

Really interesting observations. Some societies/cultures are indeed much more uh interpersonal than others. I had a semi-retired friend move to Israel for awhile and he was unnerved by how everybody seemed to feel free to tell him what to do: "You should have a second job. Why don't you have a second job?"

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