Comments on: Q&A: How to Dress with Youthful Sophistication

By: liane

liane — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:17:47 +0000

a blazer as a substitute for the jacket in outfit #2 and of course different accessories..

By: Trisha

Trisha — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:19:19 +0000

Thanks, Iz!

By: Iz

Iz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:36:09 +0000

i love the second outfit!

By: Trisha

Trisha — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:47:20 +0000

Great tips, Alejandro!

Re: the boots - yes, they’re quite steep. As with all of our Polyvore outfits, the idea is to provide inspiration for a look - it’s not necessarily a shopping guide. We mix high and low, as we did combining these beautiful handmade and hand-distressed boots with affordable pieces from Forever 21 and American Eagle.

But we don’t think that you need to spend a bundle in order to achieve this look. If you hunt around, you can find great brown flat boots at every price point.

By: Me

Me — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:21:30 +0000

Love the site, but over a thousand for boots??? Please, a little reality/compassion.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:38 +0000

I get that problem too! But yes! I agree with polyvore…mixing and all is always great!

By: Alejandro Almendrades

Alejandro Almendrades — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:43:48 +0000

I am a huge fan of the site, and of most fashion publications. Still considering myself “young” I find it tough to be young and find the appropriate wardrobe to pull off “professional”. My advice is to use the high-low method.

I tend to wear my normal “street clothes” paired up with a more professional or tailored item. Whether it be the shoes, a hat, scarf, even things like socks I find will create a dynamic look.

Aa!

By: Sal

Sal — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:47:38 +0000

These are both great ways to do casual-cool, even if you’re not aiming for a youthful look. So many people think casual means jeans, a sweatshirt, and sneaks … it can be so much more, as you’ve illustrated here!