Comments on: Mom on the go: flop-proof outfit #3 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/ Free advice from a fashion pro Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:28:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28677 Angie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:40:39 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28677 AP, I appreciate your frustration. The clothes come from an online tool site called “polyvore.com”. http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/home?id=200056 This site selects clothing and accessories from all over the world to use as reference points for illustrative purposes. The outfits accompanying the formulas that I create for you using polyvore are therefore for illustrative purposes only. I have decided to carry on using polyvore.com to visually aid my formula and cheat sheet blog posts. This way of presenting an outfit idea is more effective than a bunch of models sporting loads of different items that don’t really match. It’s not ideal that I can’t provide a link to where the items come from and I’m sorry I can’t improve that side of things. But polyvore is an excellent visual tool and so far the reactions to the virtual outfit displays have been positive. I hope you find them useful. AP, I appreciate your frustration. The clothes come from an online tool site called “polyvore.com”.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/home?id=200056

This site selects clothing and accessories from all over the world to use as reference points for illustrative purposes. The outfits accompanying the formulas that I create for you using polyvore are therefore for illustrative purposes only. I have decided to carry on using polyvore.com to visually aid my formula and cheat sheet blog posts. This way of presenting an outfit idea is more effective than a bunch of models sporting loads of different items that don’t really match.

It’s not ideal that I can’t provide a link to where the items come from and I’m sorry I can’t improve that side of things. But polyvore is an excellent visual tool and so far the reactions to the virtual outfit displays have been positive. I hope you find them useful.

]]> By: AP http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28582 AP Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:37:52 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28582 I know quite a few have asked, but where is the clothing shown from? If you are going to continue on with the series, which I have enjoyed, please only use fashions where the store name can be provided. I love the yellow dress, but I'd rather know if exists if I can't find it in stores. Thanks I know quite a few have asked, but where is the clothing shown from?

If you are going to continue on with the series, which I have enjoyed, please only use fashions where the store name can be provided. I love the yellow dress, but I’d rather know if exists if I can’t find it in stores.

Thanks

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28361 Angie Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:02:27 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28361 I hear you musings of a housewife. Your reaction is like many others. It’s all about a habit change and once you’re in the swing of wearing comfy casual frocks daily, there’s no looking back (especially when it’s really hot). It’s so much better than jeans, a basic T-shirt and flip flops no matter how you look at it. I hear you musings of a housewife. Your reaction is like many others. It’s all about a habit change and once you’re in the swing of wearing comfy casual frocks daily, there’s no looking back (especially when it’s really hot). It’s so much better than jeans, a basic T-shirt and flip flops no matter how you look at it.

]]> By: cheryl http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28345 cheryl Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:50:24 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28345 i have been an avid dress wearer since being a poor (by choice) produce stocker at an organic grocery store in san francisco. the used clothing store sold clothes by the pound and i could get more dresses per pound than jeans. i became creative at altering housewife dresses from the 40's-60's amd then discovered the vermont country store (http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=828) for the sake of modesty -- camisoles, petti pants (slip/shorts gals!), slips in cotton and thermal materials for winter. good luck and look great! i have been an avid dress wearer since being a poor (by choice) produce stocker at an organic grocery store in san francisco. the used clothing store sold clothes by the pound and i could get more dresses per pound than jeans. i became creative at altering housewife dresses from the 40’s-60’s amd then discovered the vermont country store (http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=828) for the sake of modesty — camisoles, petti pants (slip/shorts gals!), slips in cotton and thermal materials for winter.

good luck and look great!

]]> By: Musings of a Housewife http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28332 Musings of a Housewife Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:32:33 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28332 I wish I could pull that off, but those outfits (that are ADORABLE, for sure) look so dressy/fussy to me. For my lifestyle, that is. But I do love them. That's exactly what I need for the bridesmaid lunch I'm attending in Oct though. I love that yellow dress. I wish I could pull that off, but those outfits (that are ADORABLE, for sure) look so dressy/fussy to me. For my lifestyle, that is. But I do love them. That’s exactly what I need for the bridesmaid lunch I’m attending in Oct though. I love that yellow dress.

]]> By: Linda http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28281 Linda Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:39:02 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28281 I second Eva--I would have major bra issues with the black dress, lovely though it is. I finally managed to buy a day dress for myself, though. Here it is : http://www.salaamclothing.com/spring/dresses/capwrapdress.htm I love this company! Their patterns are fab. I second Eva–I would have major bra issues with the black dress, lovely though it is.

I finally managed to buy a day dress for myself, though. Here it is :

http://www.salaamclothing.com/.....pdress.htm

I love this company! Their patterns are fab.

]]> By: Elena http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28277 Elena Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:12:33 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28277 Love all the looks! I'm not a mom, but these are great for any busy girl. Could you tell us where the yellow dress is from? I want to say Banana Republic. Love all the looks! I’m not a mom, but these are great for any busy girl.

Could you tell us where the yellow dress is from? I want to say Banana Republic.

]]> By: Eva http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28254 Eva Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:14:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28254 The black dress in the second option has crisscross straps. How do you wear a cami with it? I have a crisscross dress from Banana and found it a bit low cut, but don't have a cami to go with it. I have a convertible bra, but that doesn't work if I want to cover up some cleavage. The black dress in the second option has crisscross straps. How do you wear a cami with it? I have a crisscross dress from Banana and found it a bit low cut, but don’t have a cami to go with it. I have a convertible bra, but that doesn’t work if I want to cover up some cleavage.

]]> By: Joelle http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28250 Joelle Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:42:47 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28250 Another great flop-proof outfit post! I get lots more mileage out of my dresses than my jeans because I work full time in an office so I can only wear jeans on weekends, but I can wear dresses any day. The idea of using a cami for extra coverage under a dress, possibly in a contrasting color is new to me. I tend to automatically avoid very low necked styles because I didn't think they could be as versatile as more moderate necklines, but next time I go dress-shopping I will keep the cami idea in mind--it may open up more possibilities. Another great flop-proof outfit post! I get lots more mileage out of my dresses than my jeans because I work full time in an office so I can only wear jeans on weekends, but I can wear dresses any day. The idea of using a cami for extra coverage under a dress, possibly in a contrasting color is new to me. I tend to automatically avoid very low necked styles because I didn’t think they could be as versatile as more moderate necklines, but next time I go dress-shopping I will keep the cami idea in mind–it may open up more possibilities.

]]> By: Laura http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28240 Laura Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:11:35 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/#comment-28240 I love this feature! Please do more in the series - can you give us some "busy mom on the go" looks for fall? I am considering some fall purchases and wonder what looks you love for us moms in the new season. Thanks! I love this feature! Please do more in the series - can you give us some “busy mom on the go” looks for fall? I am considering some fall purchases and wonder what looks you love for us moms in the new season. Thanks!

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