Comments on: The flop-proof outfit for casual Fridays (and beyond) http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/ Free advice from a fashion pro Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:36:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » How many pairs of jeans do you own? http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-25293 youlookfab » Blog Archive » How many pairs of jeans do you own? Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:23:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-25293 [...] without at least one pair of fab jeans. If you don’t have a pair, make it your next mission. A smart casual look is flop-proof and well worth the [...] […] without at least one pair of fab jeans. If you don’t have a pair, make it your next mission. A smart casual look is flop-proof and well worth the […]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-12113 Lisa Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:26:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-12113 It also depends on proportions. A woman of average height can wear long skirts well if all her height's in her legs. Long torso, short legs, not so much. It also depends on proportions. A woman of average height can wear long skirts well if all her height’s in her legs. Long torso, short legs, not so much.

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-12056 Angie Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:55:26 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-12056 Long skirts are best on tall ladies Jennifer. Long skirts can look great but they are hard for the average height women to pull off. The most flattering length of skirt for any body type is somewhere at the knee. This can mean just above, on, or just below depending on the individual. Around the knee is best because it’s the place that cuts your leg length in half so that your legs naturally look their longest and slimmest. Long skirts are best on tall ladies Jennifer. Long skirts can look great but they are hard for the average height women to pull off. The most flattering length of skirt for any body type is somewhere at the knee. This can mean just above, on, or just below depending on the individual. Around the knee is best because it’s the place that cuts your leg length in half so that your legs naturally look their longest and slimmest.

]]> By: jennifer http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-12015 jennifer Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:07:03 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-12015 A variation of the skirt question. Boden always carries long, ankle-length skirts. They manage to make them cute with their fun prints and sneakers, but I'm wondering if they make the average woman like me, who's not a model, look frumpy. What do you think? What's a flattering length that doesn't look frumpy? (Again, no minis!) A variation of the skirt question. Boden always carries long, ankle-length skirts. They manage to make them cute with their fun prints and sneakers, but I’m wondering if they make the average woman like me, who’s not a model, look frumpy. What do you think? What’s a flattering length that doesn’t look frumpy? (Again, no minis!)

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11983 Angie Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:21:20 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11983 You raise a good point Tarzy. There are jeans or dress pants and very little in-between. Khaki's are hard and "non-businessy" black pants are even harder. Try a pinstripe or subtle check (much like a false plain) instead of jeans. I have a few of those in my wardrobe and they work well. You raise a good point Tarzy. There are jeans or dress pants and very little in-between. Khaki’s are hard and “non-businessy” black pants are even harder. Try a pinstripe or subtle check (much like a false plain) instead of jeans. I have a few of those in my wardrobe and they work well.

]]> By: Tarzy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11981 Tarzy Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:03:57 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11981 I love these looks (especially the one on the far right). But I'd also love to find an alternative to jeans. Although I work in a creative industry where jeans are perfectly acceptable, I prefer black pants for my work look. The trick is finding pants that aren't too businessy, but are still "grown up." It's a delicate balance. And thanks again, Angie, for all the wonderful tips! (I have been wearing my new Haflinger slippers with great pleasure, thanks to you!) I love these looks (especially the one on the far right). But I’d also love to find an alternative to jeans. Although I work in a creative industry where jeans are perfectly acceptable, I prefer black pants for my work look. The trick is finding pants that aren’t too businessy, but are still “grown up.” It’s a delicate balance.

And thanks again, Angie, for all the wonderful tips! (I have been wearing my new Haflinger slippers with great pleasure, thanks to you!)

]]> By: Princess Steph http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11979 Princess Steph Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:01:11 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11979 I never wear jeans to work. Even if you work somewhere where it is acceptable, I always feel that I want to look and feel like I am professional. I also find that it is inevitably on the days when I am in my more casusal Friday chlothes that I get called to an unexcpected meeting with the higher ups. The dark denim skirt is a good option as is the dress with the removable jean jacket! Princess. I never wear jeans to work. Even if you work somewhere where it is acceptable, I always feel that I want to look and feel like I am professional. I also find that it is inevitably on the days when I am in my more casusal Friday chlothes that I get called to an unexcpected meeting with the higher ups. The dark denim skirt is a good option as is the dress with the removable jean jacket!
Princess.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11948 Sarah Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:49:43 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11948 I like the look on the left. The shirt and jacet are so cute, and the shoes are great. I like the look on the left. The shirt and jacet are so cute, and the shoes are great.

]]> By: Karen http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11920 Karen Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:55:48 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11920 Jeans are allowed at my office, but very much frowned on by our managing partner (and I work in a creative industry!) I avoid jeans and also denim skirts and jackets for the office. Jeans are allowed at my office, but very much frowned on by our managing partner (and I work in a creative industry!) I avoid jeans and also denim skirts and jackets for the office.

]]> By: pinkcobra http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11902 pinkcobra Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:41:05 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/#comment-11902 I love the smart casual look...and these pics are fab! I, too, love seeing the embellished flats as I wear them often. I love the smart casual look…and these pics are fab! I, too, love seeing the embellished flats as I wear them often.

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