The Fit, The Fab and The Face: Outfit and Inspo Thread

[danielledanielle]

I realized we don't have an OOTD, outfit of the day thread, which isn't needed but can still be a lot of fun.  It's dress up for me, but make it adult.

This was part spurred by my natural hair journey, Tress Trek - A Transition Journal from Relaxer to Natural and NYFW and Zendaya.  99% Zendaya.

The Fit- this can be your attire, or what has arisen from the Capsule Challenge, your makeup bag.  Hair and fragrance "fits" count, too


The Fab - What you loved enough to be inspired by or loved the most about your look


The Face - the proooodduccctsss, so I can add to my loves list, y'all. Or a pic of your face

Note: posting your actual self is optional.  Feel free to post pics or lists of what you included.  This really is about seeing what others are doing and getting inspired to try or retry things.

Also feel free to cross post to existing threads (and browse)

Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 

What are you wearing in 2025?? 

How Are You Styling Your Hair Today? 

What are you wearing, Fragrance edition! 

[PDXXXX]

@JoSometimes, this is so fantastic: I love the first photo you shared of how it played out with a boy and then a girl look! That blazer is amazing. I love your "Clueless" reference and immediately could see the scene with Cher wearing it. I love that you thought it out so well you could do a quick change look while only adding one accessory (the headband) and restyling your hair. The lavender shirt was such a good choice to make the blazer work both ways. Perfection!

[danielledanielle]

Agreed, this is is so soooo good @JoSometimes .  Yeah, the photo compression doesn't give us the lavender in the blazer, but there's a nice contrast in the other items

[JoSometimes]

@danielledanielle *cries in lost pixels*

It’s a very subtle thing. I didn’t even notice the lavender until I tried it on in the mirror.

[JoSometimes]

Awww thank you @PDXXXX! I absolutely had to have this blazer because of Clueless! I’m on a mission to create a similar outfit. I wish they had a matching skirt…

I went with lavender because the blazer has lavender stripes. It’s hard to see in pictures but more evident irl.  

[PDXXXX]

Yesterday I had a barrette in my hair and fell into an entire Margot Tenenbaum-inspired mood. For those who haven't watched, "The Royal Tenenbaums" or know the character, believe me when I say it was a HUGE influence on fashion. Margot's look was so iconic Vogue even wrote an article on the 20th anniversary of the film's release about it in 2021 you can read here: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/margot-tenenbaum-style-20-year-anniversary

THE FIT AND THE FAB: Everything Margot. Throughout the entirety of the film, Margot wears a mink jacket over a polo dress and loafers with a red barrette in her hair often carrying her Birken bag and nothing else. Her style is heavily influenced by the 70's and the nostalgia Gen X had for that time. She's the ultimate high-low type - both old money and an adopted orphan who still paints her own toenails while secretly smoking in her bathroom rather than getting pedicures at the salon. Her style embodies everything most Gen X women adore and aspire to posesss. A look that's both messy and eccentric such that except for the Birken bag no one on the street could guess whether she paid full price for that coat or got it at a vintage store only she knows about:

My own "Margot Coat" is not mink but a faux fur Kenneth Cole coat I absolutely HAD TO HAVE and got on sale some years back. It's not as long as Margot's and I don't have the legs to wear the coat as if I had nothing but a mini polo dress on underneath so I styled it more for real life with jeans, loafers and a hairpin rather than a red barrette:

Margot seems aloof and inaccessible but as her relationship with her brother unfolds we find she is quite vulnerable. I imagine her wearing a scent like Ellis Brooklyn MYTH Eau de Parfum that comes on icey and untouchable at first but softens into a soft musk and wearing vintage jewelry with a feeling of nostalgia one wouldn't expect from her at first like this bracelet I have from my great grandmother:

THE FACE: the hallmark of Margot's makeup look is her seemingly swiftly done, messy-rimmed black eyeliner and subtle peachy red cream lipstick. I imagine Margot still uses Cover Girl Eyeliner she grabs at the corner market with the cigarettes she sneaks out to buy but my own was MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Longwear Eyeliner in a dark brown updated with a cleaner winged eye. At the same time, I'm almost positive her lipstick is on par with a brand like Tom Ford or Prada. I don't have quite the shade Margot wears so applied DIOR Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick in Forever Together, a warm mid-tone red. 

[itsfi]

This is fabulous @PDXXXX! That is a great film - I’m adding it to my rewatch list for the holiday. 👍🏼 You nailed Margot’s look! 😍 Love the add of your grandmother’s bracelet. Pieces with special meaning are always a lovely touch. 

[PDXXXX]

Thank you @itsfi ! That was a fun one and very true to my own aesthetic. I hope everything is going well for you leading up to the holiday and New Year!

[peculiarzmakeup]

Such a stunning and fantastic fit, I love the inspiration, I think it’s so neat to find inspiration from things around and experiences, such a beautiful outfit and look! Really love this idea and how you made it unique to your style. So cool ❤️ @PDXXXX 

[PDXXXX]

@peculiarzmakeup thank you so much! The bracelet reminded me of the pearl bracelet you showed draped as a necklace in a way as we both have that love for heirloom jewelry 🙂

[peculiarzmakeup]

Yes definatley! That bracelet is such a great and unique piece! Love that ❤️ @PDXXXX it’s fun to add historic pieces to looks it really is so neat 🙂 

[JoSometimes]

@PDXXXX You look amazing! That coat looks so cozy and perfect for the change in weather. Also, can we pause for a moment and admire those shoes!?

[PDXXXX]

Thank you so much @JoSometimes ! The shoes, right?! They're the J.Crew Winona Penny Loafers in Spazziloto Leather (now on sale and all over places like Poshmark for even less brand new as I think a lot of people had issues with sizing):

They retailed for $198 and I couldn't do it but grabbed them when they went on sale earlier this year. I collect a lot of suede d'Orsay flats thrifting but they're often too delicate for a rainy climate. I love that these can be worn year-round, fit both the formal and street bill, and are timeless while having a slight 90's vibe. They're pretty much my Prada loafer dupe (see below) for about 15 to 20 times less and I actually prefer them b/c they don't have a designer logo:) 

[danielledanielle]

@PDXXXX, you have no idea how much I love this.  I'm mid commute, but I'm coming back to expound on this!

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle ooh, yes I'd love to hear your thoughts! Hope your Wednesday goes well!

[danielledanielle]

Ok, so your other post I mentioned on how you got inspo from one item, so the barrette is doing that here, which 🤌🏽🤌🏽.  You're spot on Margot!

I've been evaluating accessories and statement items (lipsticks, jackets, shoes , etc) as of late because there's sometimes an internal battle of more accessories or less accessories I go through.  I feel like there's no right it wrong, just a particular fit for each individual that I'm discovering for myself.

HOWEVER, there is something to be said a singular accessory when we think about iconic looks and pieces that evolve from pop culture.  I opted to do the Gucci Digital Event yesterday, which I hate the because it's 250 points - but it was a good one.  Two of the presenters were rocking Gucci scarves which they relayed the story of Princess Grace! Which I never knew... When it comes to Gucci.  Now, truth be told, I have no idea how accurate the story is, but they had me at that point - a scarf made for a princess, c'mon?  Now, I suddenly want a Gucci scarf 🤣, but I don't think that's my iconic accessory.  This is also what supposedly started the Gucci Flora line as well.  Apparently the story is the son of Gucci shutdown shop one day since a princess was coming to town, and she asked him if they have any scarves, because she loved them. They didn't make scarves at the time, but if Grace Kelly wants a scarf, you made a scarf.  Then people kept asking about the scarf and voila, Gucci now makes a scarf.

Then, we have Gwyneth and also to the extent, Wes Anderson, who have had stylistic impacts in movies/pop culture .I never really thought about how much this specific look influenced style.  I feel like it still kind of has a hold/place as what we currently called clean girl, but some of the items used are high end.

ETA: I also appreciate your thoughts and also how the character has a mix of high end and I guess what we'd call fast fashion, or even thrift.  I feel like my favorite outfits usually involve a mix in that way, like if 90% is Gap for me, then 10% being elsewhere keeps it interesting, not too generic/catalog.. Although to think of it, I have tried to recreate looks that way too, if I like it, but there's always that piece that's not like the others, whether it's hair, lip, shoes, etc.

Do you find inspo in pop culture or visual mediums, too? Or is it this centering you've described more often?

ETAA: your shoe choice is also calling me back to the late 90s/00s and it's just so so food for this look.  I'm also looking at the sole and thinking, "are they comfy? I hope they are comfy.." because I love when fashion and function are working together.

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle you have no idea how much I resonate with some of the things you're talking about here - I feel like I could easily spend an hour over coffee with you a week nerding out on the intersection of art, history, fashion, and the like!

Yes, I began as a painting major, have been a musician all my life, and have always loved learning about art, pop culture, and history's influence on fashion and design. Your reference to the influence of the royals on Parisian designers like Gucci and the history of scarves is so apropos and I had no idea about that. I am all about the romance, history, and nostalgia of accessories like that. You might like this article about other influential fashion houses and scarfs as well: https://www.divine-style-french-antiques.com/a-little-history-of-the-french-designer-silk-scarf/ They don't mention Givenchy but you got me looking at some of theirs and I can so see one like this one on you after seeing how well you styled a similar scarf in one of your looks:

I think of scarves in the history of gifting as well. For example, my former stepfather worked with Japanese clients who would visit us when I was young, and the wife would always bring us the most thoughtful gifts: for me, it might be something like piano sheet music or a traditional Kokeshi doll but for my mother, this was almost always a scarf. I love Japanese gifting culture. But, I also think bringing back souvenirs as gifts used to be more widely expected of any traveler. My mother had an entire collection of boxed scarves brought back by relatives who had traveled thrown in her basement: a popular gift in part because you could usually find them in the duty-free gift stores at airports. She never cared for them but I was enthralled and kept some I've since lost. Now you have me jonesing to track down a vintage one for myself!

I love what you said about the balance of accessories being a fit for each individual. I've always been a bit minimalist of the Coco Chanel school that said after accessorizing one should always remove one piece and that would lead to the right balance. Yet I'm in awe of people who pull off layered jewelry and a more maximalist approach. And, also a big fan of the sort of, "elegantly wasted" look associated with the 70's rock scene coming out of London with bands like the Rollings Stones and "it girls" like Nico, Marianne Faithful, Anita Pallenburg that frequented London boutiques with clothes heavily influenced by Morrocan textiles and nods to the Victorian Era. 

When I think of Margot, I also think a lot of the more streamlined influence of Kate Moss and Calvin Klein in the 90's which does feel a bit Clean Girl to me, and also the return to a more gamine look with a nod to 60's models and socialites like Twiggy and Edie Sedgwick with even a bit of Eartha Kitt glam mixed in. The red hair barrette also recalls a bit of 90's Kinder Wh*re a'la Courtney Love, especially in the sense that in the film Margot has indeed been wearing the same outfit and accessories since she was a child. And I think given the release date of the film there's a slight Twee element coming from the indie pop music of that time and the popularization of the Manic Pixie Girl in general.

The loafers, ooft;  I'm not usually a big fan of patent leather when it comes to comfort but they're getting better as I break them in. I have a pair of J. Crew driving shoes that are more similar to what Margot wears I got off Poshmark I could have gone with:

I only remembered I had them after getting dressed though and think that would have veered into cosplay territory anyway. Plus it rains here non-stop, lol, so I can only wear them when it gets drier out.

Not going to lie, totally found a red barrette to buy on the cheap on Amazon after this though 😂

Love this conversation and learning about what you got out of the Gucci scarf class. It just confirms the attention to detail and influences I've seen in your styling and makes me even more excited to see more of your looks!

[danielledanielle]

Awww, thank you @PDXXXX 

Going to read through that article, I'm already looking forward to our next discussion/nerd out

[danielledanielle]

Ok....I had fun with this one:

Spoiler

The Entire Fit

 

The Fit: I'm psyched for my Cheek challenge this round
Cheek Challenge Winter 2024/25, The Frost, The Glitz and The Wardrobe   So much I tried to paint my face green (it did not go well).  But, definitely tried some Elphaba Throp/Wicked inspo makeup to go with....

The Fab: Another Thebe Magugu! Been waiting to wear both the jacket and pants. The color is an odd pea green, something is never really pick out on my own, but I have come to really like the stuff he has available on RTR. Also, while sorting through some things I came upon this belt (near its last days) and leopard boots. So, I put them all together for a safari chic look

 

The Face: Black and Green are Elphaba 's main colors, gold was from UD Honey palette, a discontinued but loved palette that was LE 2019.  Brought it back forthis week'sCapsule Makeup Collection Challenge amongstanother gone too soon love, Uoma Beauty's B@d@$$ icon in Elaine which broke 🙃... The Uoma bullet's were prone to this, I think I have a back up, but that's my last one.

[peculiarzmakeup]

Fantastic, Fabulous, Fit! 

The first photo is so elegant, poised, and I second what @itsfi mentioned, this is so beautiful. 
I love the elements themes and how your fit speaks to all the fab! So neat! Amazing look! All the photos are the moment 🙌  @danielledanielle 

[danielledanielle]

🙏🏽 @peculiarzmakeup 

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle you are always so chic! I love the nods to leopard. You manage to be both very streamlined while adding eclectic touches, that's an art in my book!