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YouLookFab Forum » Forum: General - Recent Topics https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/forum/everything-else Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:15:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php elpgal on "Everyday Carry (EDC) bag" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/everyday-carry-edc-bag#post-2410550 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:28:57 +0000 elpgal 2410550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What is your everyday carry? I am considering a Clare V Petit Moyen but wonder if it is too delicate for daily wear. <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/clare-v-petit-moyen-woven-messenger-bag/7539226" rel="nofollow">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/cl.....ag/7539226</a> Angie on "FABIVERSARY SEATTLE GATHERING #1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-1#post-2410338 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:13:01 +0000 Angie 2410338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ KILLER to the Power of KILLER Day! The fab pics are just the very tip of the iceberg.  WE HAD SOOO MUCH FUN!!! The day began at 9.15am and ended at 10pm. Tooo short!! We needed another day.  Lana, Natalie and Vicki came from California! Margaret, Aida, Anna and Sarah (and me) are local Seattleites. And Inge came from Antwerp. Absolutely AWESOME mix of people!!! Everyone was instantly comfortable, very warm, energetic, and supportive of one another. Brought tears to my eyes.  We met at Starbucks, which was buzzing so we had to stand! And when Natalie asked which stores we were going to - I replied - all of them ;) That's what we did.  Busloads of laughing, hugging, trying on of clothes and excellent shopping! We filled University Village - and each other - with the best positive energy. OVERFLOWING with it! The day was a much needed therapeutic distraction, and I think I speak for all - our hearts were full. Everyone shopped and bought treasures! I'll leave that to the individual Fabbers to share and discuss in separate threads so they get due attention.  I'll share my treasures though: 1. PEARL JEANS!!! The pearls are riveted studs and excellent quality. (#39 and #40) 2. ONE OF A KIND BESPOKE OVERSIZED LEVI'S YORKIE DENIM JACKET!!! (#28 to #30). Aida found the wash, and Anna found the Yorkies!!! Natalie and Aida twinned with me and bought plain versions of the same Levi's jacket! It was meant to be.  I can't think of a more incredible and perfect way to celebrate 20 years of YLF.  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! xo Angie on "PRE- Seattle Gathering Festivities! (Pics)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pre--seattle-gathering-festivities-pics#post-2410241 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:22:37 +0000 Angie 2410241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vicki came up from California! We shopped sneakers for Vicki and Inge at the Nordies Flagship. Success! They wore them the next day for 19,000 steps. HAPPY FEET!!!  Sharan joined Inge, Vicki and I at the BIG  Mall where we were VERY productive. Inge and Vicki wanted a jeans, pants and topper refresh. DONE!! We got everything on their shopping list.  Inge - 3 jeans, a pair of navy pants, a raincoat and cropped trench. Vicki - 2 jeans, white pants, white denim jacket, pink shirt, pink jacket.  Lots of food and drink in-between :)  Slim Cat joined us from California later! Awesome dinner and walk around Seattle at night. BUZZING thrift store at 9pm!  BRILLIANT festivities all round. Everyone in good spirits and excited. xo Angie on "Reunited!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reunited#post-2410064 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:09:12 +0000 Angie 2410064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fetched Inge from the airport late yesterday afternoon! HAPPY!!! Home cooked meal at the Cox Castle. Caught up this morning.  Gorgeous walk and pastries this afternoon. Sam and Jo with us - of course! :)  Hosting dear friends tonight. xo  Carol on "Skirt chuckle" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skirt-chuckle#post-2410099 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:10:17 +0000 Carol 2410099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I might be getting a skater skirt soon--the high-waisted, short length, circle skirt that is quite youthful. With my casual life, it will work in a lot of environments, and be especially good for the heat.  I had always thought "skater skirt" referred to skateboarding, and I was puzzled, because it seems like a difficult thing to wear while skateboarding. Nevertheless, I thought it was an "alternative" item you might style with Vans sneakers or pink hair. Finally tonight, looking at scads of them online, I realize it more closely resembles an ice skater's skirt. Which is a totally different vibe--graceful, dancing, spinning. This is what "skater skirt" MUST be referring to. Angie on "Seattle Gatherings: IMPORTANT Details" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-gatherings-important-details#post-2408451 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:33:41 +0000 Angie 2408451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There will be two Seattle gatherings to celebrate 20 years of YLF: <div>Dates: Saturday 11 April, Saturday 18 April </div><div> </div><div>Times: 10am, till we drop :) </div><div> </div><div>Locations: University Village, Seattle (It’s not the big extravagant mall, but my favourite shopping area in Seattle. It's pretty, and outside. Lots of fun curated shopping).</div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://uvillage.com/">https://uvillage.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>There is a quintessential Starbucks at University Village, where we’ll meet at 10am so that everyone can unite, and RE-unite, and have a drink! Don't be late! It's hard to park, especially over the weekend. And Seattle traffic is terrible. </div><div> </div><div>I’ll make reservations at 1.30pm for lunch at PIATTI. It’s a good place for larger groups and all dietary requirements. </div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://seattle.piatti.com/">https://seattle.piatti.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>This is the list of definite attendees I have so far:</div><div> </div><div>Saturday 11 April: Angie, Inge, Vicki, Anna, Slim Cat, SarahD8, Marmee, Goldenpig (Natalie), Aida</div><div> </div><div>Saturday 18 April:  Angie, Inge, Suz, Sharan, Anna, K.Period, Nicole, Nuancedream (Andrea), </div><div> </div><div>These people were MAYBES. Please let me know in this thread if you’ll be attending one of the gathering events by MARCH 30. I need to finalize reservations. Feel free to DM too! All Fabbers welcome! </div><div> </div><div>JP, Ket, Dana, </div><div> </div><div>*The date for the NYC gathering has not been set yet. Stay tuned for that! VERY EXCITED TO SEE YOU!!! xo </div> Brooklyn on "Some recent DIY projects (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409732 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:40:58 +0000 Brooklyn 2409732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear a long skirt virtually everyday during summer and frequently in spring and autumn. I know maxi skirts have few friends here but I think they are casually elegant for summer. And I like the sun coverage. I hate having to slather my legs with sunblock. I prefer a full or a-line skirt for summer. For 3 or 4 years now, my go to everyday skirt has been a basque waist (or drop waist) skirt in linen from Australian retailer Seed. This style of skirt works for me because it is fitted at the hips. The fullness or flare of the skirt doesn’t start until the lower hip. I find it much more flattering than the style of skirt where the fullness starts at the natural waist. Anyhow, I have a few. They are starting to look a little tired (even with re-dyeing) and a bit worn, especially around the seams. I’ve been looking for replacements. I found what I needed at budget retailer Target. They had some smocked bodice dresses on clearance for $30-$40 (about 20-25 USD). 100% linen. I much prefer linen to any other fabric on my bottom half in our hot and humid summer. I love the way it softens with wear. I am at peace with the creasing. I saw the potential for the dresses to be turned into skirts. The smocking can be pushed down onto the hips to create the drop waist. I sized up a couple of sizes so that the smocking could slide easily over my hips. (It’s important with this style that it doesn’t cut into the hips.) I cut off the shoulder straps and inserted an elastic waist at the top of the smocked bodice. Some I also dyed. They came out really well! The smocking gives a nice texture and is a variation from the Seed skirts. The heathered effect of the dyed versions (see below) is pleasing. Easy to wear because of the stretchy, pull on style. They are also longer, which is my current preference, and they have pockets! For me, this has been much easier (and cheaper) than making the skirts from scratch. Pic 1: This is the Seed skirt I’m replacing. I wear mine lower on the hips than the model. Project #1 (pics 2-4). New batik print skirt. This was my first attempt at the new version. Worn in pic 4 with Frankie4 sandals (thanks for the recommendation Angie). Project #2-4 (pics 5-10). Dyed versions. I started with a wine coloured dress. The dress has a wine coloured thread interwoven with a white thread. When dyed, the 2 threads take up the colour differently. That leads to a lovely 2 tone, heathered effect. I made 3 different versions: dusty wine, deep aubergine (not shown) and dusty purple. The dusty purple version is my favourite. I’m thinking of making another one in copper brown. Project #5 (pics 11-16). Blue version. I hadn’t planned on adding a blue skirt to my wardrobe but the others worked out so well I decided to give it a try. It’s a change for me. Worn in pic 14 with a silk shibori scarf from the V&A Museum in London. Project #6 (pics 17-21). Teal skirt. I wanted a new teal skirt but couldn’t find one in a suitable style. I was so pleased with the other skirts I tried another approach. This time I converted a linen sack dress (again, on clearance) into a skirt. I dyed it teal. It’s a different style from the others. Not a drop waist, not as full. I am pleased with how it turned out, even though the style is not as versatile for me. It is light and breezy. It has side slits which, on the original dress, were from the knee to mid calf. Because I turned it into a skirt, they now go from the mid calf to ankle. Good for walking. Pics 22-25: Some of the new skirts getting the Siena treatment. She is hard on my clothes but I wouldn’t have it any other way. She is having her second TPLO surgery next week. Wish us luck Angie on "Seattle Gatherings WITH Inge!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-gatherings-with-inge#post-2405059 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:14:28 +0000 Angie 2405059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We're officially kicking off 20 Years of YLF on April 6, which marks the exact day. Very excited to share that on April 7 Inge will be arriving in Seattle, and staying for two weeks!!! OUR GUEST OF HONOUR! Inge flies back to Antwerp on April 21.  To be extra flexible, we'll have many opportunities for YLF gatherings during that time. We'll have gatherings on both Saturdays to accommodate people who work during the week:  Saturday April 11 Saturday April 18  Exact place and time TBD closer to the dates. I need to know numbers in order to make reservations and plans. ALSO!  PLEASE feel free to get together with us during the week days. Any time between April 8 and April 20. We will make it work, and accommodate you!!! Smaller groups are as fab as bigger groups - and you might even prefer that. Out of towners coming in for a few days - even better! We will look after you, and entertain you :) Please let me know on this thread if you'd like to attend a Seattle gathering on the Saturdays. And you can attend both. Feel free to DM me with questions, or raise them here. ALL FABBERS WELCOME! P.S. There will be a NEW YORK gathering later in the year. Need to figure out a time soon. That will be an easier attendance for the East Coasters.  Carla on "Blue eyeshadow and colour as rebellion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blue-eyeshadow-and-colour-as-rebellion#post-2409895 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:43:40 +0000 Carla 2409895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Here’s a link to a podcast I heard on the radio - about blue eyeshadow - and the donning of colour (mainly as make-up).  Interesting to think of colour as ‘rebellion’. (27 min) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-141-cbc-radio-specials/clip/16205243-powder-blues">https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live.....wder-blues</a> </div> Janet on "Buttery yellow" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/buttery-yellow#post-2409592 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:16 +0000 Janet 2409592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yellows have never been my best color, but last year I took this photo holding up a butter yellow top to my face. I’m not sure. It’s in store lighting too, which is never the best. I feel like it maybe dulls the color of my eyes and skin. Might not be worth investing in anything in this color when I have others that suit me so much better. Sometimes it’s nice to have a little variety though! What do you think about this color on me? And can you wear it comfortably? Cookie on "Do I really need to dry clean this scarf??" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-really-need-to-dry-clean-this-scarf#post-2409644 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:50:15 +0000 Cookie 2409644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just acquired this burnout velvet scarf in my thrifting adventures. The label says “100% silk/rayon Dry clean only.” I reeeeallllyyyy do not like spending money on dry cleaning. I almost never do it except for coats. Surely I can hand wash this? What would you do? I mean, it wouldn’t be a tragedy to ruin something I got for $2.99 but I’d still rather not ruin it. Janet on "Sun protection pullover summer hoodie?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-protection-pullover-summer-hoodie#post-2408086 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:48:48 +0000 Janet 2408086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ On my recent trip to Joshua Tree, I started thinking about shifting some of my hiking gear to more sun-protective pieces. I saw a woman wearing a super lightweight SPF hoodie that looked very appealing. Has anyone here worn one they would recommend? Not a zip-front, but a pullover that can be worn with nothing but a bra underneath. I’ve looked online and have options bookmarked, but wondered if anyone has experience to make a recommendation. Examples below. A priority would be *very lightweight* so I would actually wear it when temps soar. Carla on "Marketing and elements of style" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/marketing-and-elements-of-style#post-2409629 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:44:34 +0000 Carla 2409629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When you look at fashion images, can you see past the marketing to see the elements of style in an outfit?  In other words, can you see past the often slim and youthful models on which garments or an outfit is arranged to determine if you want a certain item in your closet or wish to replicate a look?  Can you borrow ideas from the youngun’s as well as your peers and also those of generations before you?  <div> </div><div>Can a 20 something, a 60 yo, and an 85 yo style the same…jogger or dress…in a way that seems modern and current?  I think so, though their approaches might not be the same. I’ve seen young folks adopt elder coded garments (g’ma’s fur coat for example) and wear them with panache, and seniors with fabulous pink hair!</div><div> </div><div>What do you think?</div> Janet on "Will fitted moto jackets ever come back?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-fitted-moto-jackets-ever-come-back#post-2409069 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:13:35 +0000 Janet 2409069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was glancing through my rather extensive collection of jackets the other day as I got dressed — it’s the brief time of year when I can go deep in my collection! I have some of the more on-trend jacket silhouettes — roomy or cropped bombers and utility styles. But I also have five old fitted moto jackets that have gone unworn the past few years since they seem to be so not-current. It doesn’t help that I bought them all so long ago that they fit more snugly than I’d like (not always a problem since I tended to wear them open anyway). Is anyone else hanging onto this style? I always liked it, and invested heavily in it for years. I have slowly let go of a couple of those styles over the intervening years, but the ones I’ve kept have been because I felt they ultimately had longevity. I’ll probably stick them in my holding zone — again — and see how I feel and how trends go in the next year or two. What do you think? Does anyone else have trouble wearing something like that which was once such a signature part of their style when it now feels a bit outdated? Carla on "Planning your Spring (and Summer) 2026 wardrobe" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-your-spring-and-summer-2026-wardrobe#post-2409454 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:48:29 +0000 Carla 2409454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ April is such a weird transitional month, it seems.  So warm one day that the delivery drivers and kids turn up in shorts, then a temperature dip and you wake up to snow!  The winter tires get changed out for summer ones, Christmas lights come down and get packed away, the cushions for the patio furniture come out.  It’s still too early to mess around with yard chores - the ground below the top 4 inches is still frozen.  Another 3-4 weeks  <div> </div><div>So, I’m sorting through my S/S stuff and reassessing how individual items look - and making a list for new items.  So far: sandals - and hats! I haven’t got a fix on the rest yet, but have been mulling over the addition of a bright or two to my otherwise neutral heavy wardrobe.  Tempted by greens, in the same colour as a well loved cotton sweater (see Finds below) - but who knows what retail will have on offer?! Have you got your S/S wardrobe sorted, or at least a vision of how you want to look for the new season (F/W for some YLF’ers).   </div> Sisi on "Climate & Colours" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/climate-colours#post-2408972 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:58:45 +0000 Sisi 2408972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always have this problem in Spring.I still need warm clothing (my Spring is cool) but I also would like to start wearing Spring colors. This combination seems to be very rare to find. Warm clothing is too often dark or neutral. Today I am wearing a mostly blue and navy outfit, the only touches of color  I was able to add are a green patterned blouse (that I hate anyway) and  a turquoise bracelet. I'm not happy with this outfit, it does not scream "Spring". Do you also struggle ? If you, like me, love Spring colors, do you find it difficult to find them in warm clothing? Or, if you love earthy colors, is it difficult for you to find them in lightweight clothing? LJP on "ISO a really nice bag strap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-a-really-nice-bag-strap#post-2408825 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:55 +0000 LJP 2408825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a beautiful cognac leather hobo style bag from BR with a detachable strap . I never use the bag because while the strap is fine , it’s too limiting for what I can pair it with ( it’s a dark snakeskin print ) I’d love to find a strap for it that’s not just a patterned “ woven guitar strap “- it’s just not my preferred look . Where can I find such a thing ? I realize I might not be able to find matching leather , so I’m open to a quality woven in a tonal colour and in a high quality material . Initial searches from handbag sites I do know have not turned up anything . Indigoprint on "Anyone tried Jones Road miracle balm?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-tried-jones-road-miracle-balm#post-2408527 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:53:29 +0000 Indigoprint 2408527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been tempted by this balm. I do have a friend who uses it and I did note that when she wore it her skin looked radiant. My hesitation is it seems as if all the colors have some "pink" undertones and I am already pretty rosy and typically try to downplay that aspect of my skin. Love to know if other Fabbers have tried it and how it works for them. Peri on "When is it personal style and when is it just repeats?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-is-it-personal-style-and-when-is-it-just-repeats#post-2408784 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:50:59 +0000 Peri 2408784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been mulling this over while contemplating buying this top:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/floral-button-up-top/8603005?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=410">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/fl.....ort&b</a> (sorry, Finds is not working for me!)  I like this very much. It fits my style and my colors and I believe I'd enjoy wearing it. But I'm hesitating because I already own several similar tops. One even in Navy floral from the same brand, although the flowers aren't pink like this one. So really, am I just buying the same things over and over again? Is that style or is that a rut?  Does having your own identifiable style usually mean that your clothes are similar to each other? Or if you buy things intentionally because of not having anything else like it, that doesn't seem like a "style" either. I'm curious about the balance here! And also curious about when to stop buying marginally different repeats. In other words, buy the top or show some restraint?!  Carla on "Coats for S/F…" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-for-sf%e2%80%a6#post-2408649 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:39:26 +0000 Carla 2408649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ …or just for spring and just for fall?  <div> </div><div>How do you deal with transitional weather?  Do you wear the same coats and jackets for both spring and fall - or do you have different coats for the transitional seasons?  What about summer?  Are coats a ‘thing’ for you in summer?  </div> Carla on "WIW…to the mall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6to-the-mall#post-2408552 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:49:22 +0000 Carla 2408552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DH has been driving into the suburbs of the Big City to meet up with some buddies to play simulator golf, and suggested I drive in with him and do a mall crawl at the nearby Oshawa Mall!   <div> </div><div>I’ve used the opportunities to refresh my late winter wardrobe with a few items, however this time I mostly window shopped - though I did pick up a book. </div><div>Over the course of 5 hours 3 women, and one young man complimented my look.  When DH met up with me, I told him about the compliments.  5 minutes later, as we were exiting the mall, a young woman called out ‘like your shoes’!  </div><div> </div><div>The jeans and trucker style jacket are new, the sweater new this year, but already worn 15 times, and the sneakers picked up late last year. The beret, scarf, and LePliage are ‘old’.  </div><div> </div><div>Thanks for looking!</div> Carol on "Steamers versus irons" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/steamers-versus-irons#post-2407700 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:58:24 +0000 Carol 2407700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I remember when gummy multivitamins first came out, I thought they were kind of dumb. A regular capsule has better absorption and less sugar. Then I did a training where the vitamin company said gummies are great for those who just will not take a regular vitamin, or avoid it. Not quite as good, but getting some vitamins into your body! I wonder if steamers and irons are similar. I never did develop an ironing habit, growing up in a very casual place and wearing a lot of jeans and tees. Today when I iron, I only manage to do it once in a while. But I have heard people say steamers are much more convenient, and I am wondering if they would be good for someone like me...most of my clothes are not very luxe or formal, but I do have a few thicker materials, like denim. Basically I am asking is it easier to make yourself use a steamer than an iron? How about for someone who never got an ironing habit?  Sal on "Getting to 30 wears" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-to-30-wears#post-2408501 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:17:26 +0000 Sal 2408501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This won't be of interest to all - please feel free to skip if counting wears is not your thing. I do track my wears - I don't bother any more for lounge wear, active wear or gear - nor accessories outside shoes.  But I like doing it to justify my habit of buying somewhat expensive clothes...... As I am in the last couple of weeks of wearing summer clothes I noticed a few more pieces have got to 30 wears between January and now.  These are all between 6 months and 3 years old (the black silk shirt is the oldest purchased August 2023, the sandals the newest, added in July 2025). <ul> <li>White tank</li> <li>Black shirt</li> <li>Black dress</li> <li>Green flats</li> <li>Black Mary Janes</li> <li>Tan and black sandals</li> </ul> I also note that all my heels and 80% of my dresses won't get there. I am not adding new heels any more, but I do love and keep adding dresses.  I don't plan to stop but I do need to be mindful of this and be moderate about those additions. Outside these categories unless a piece is a poor purchase, then most of my pieces do get to 30 wears if I keep them 2-3 years. I do have examples of things that have worn out prior to 30 wears (disappointing) or that I don't like enough and won't make myself wear to get there. Thanks for reading and I am interested in what categories for you won't get there. Carla on "Oscars fashion" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oscars-fashion-1#post-2408357 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:16:49 +0000 Carla 2408357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting (in a good way) outfits at the Oscars this year.  I’m not so sure about hair and make-in though.  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/all-the-fashion-from-the-oscar-red-carpet-2026?srsltid=AfmBOooxHscTw6Q2pHuPd8deqEZD8m5HpbD88J9MuIb0msjgvKkxQVii">https://www.vanityfair.com/hol.....?srsltid=A</a> <div>What do you think?  Favourites? </div> Carol on "Tailoring edge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-edge#post-2407701 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:05:53 +0000 Carol 2407701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fashion experts recommend tailoring, and certainly when I love a pair of pants or a skirt, I will do that. But I have only ever asked for a hem shortened, or a waist brought in. Are there any other adjustments you would recommend to consider regularly? Tops? Dresses? Jackets? etc.  Pants come alive when you get the waist and length right. Are there any other garments that do that?  Peri on ""Delicate" subject: who really hand washes underwear?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/delicate-subject-who-really-hand-washes-underwear#post-2407585 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:43:49 +0000 Peri 2407585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been restocking ones I like and trying a few new brands and I've noticed that things I'm trying mostly say hand wash on the label. Even the ones I like say that and I apparently just didn't think to look.  Because seriously? Hand wash your underwear? I'm talking "panties" (ugh, ugh, ugh), not bras. I don't have the time or the inclination, and I definitely don't have the feeling that handwashing would (emotionally) feel adequate.  I will have to say that I'm restocking because they are not holding up quite as well as I would like and are needing to be replaced after two-ish years. I'm sure handwashing would give them maybe another year.  But seriously? Do you do this?  Carol on "Ask Angie: sunglasses and sun protection" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sunglasses-and-sun-protection#post-2406745 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:26:12 +0000 Carol 2406745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Angie, I read recently that the best way to protect your eyes, and eye skin from the sun, is with UV sunglasses.  Sunscreen is good, but often it's the kind that won't go around your eyes. I have a great face sunscreen that works on that area, so I am not asking about that. I am asking about sunglasses. If you want good eye and skin protection, is a UV-preventative pair from the drugstore good enough? Or do you need to be buying a really high quality pair to get the best protection? Thanks LJP on "What are we doing with all of our handbags?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-doing-with-all-of-our-handbags#post-2406840 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:15:42 +0000 LJP 2406840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Surely I'm not the only one who finds themselves with a collection of really nice (and expensive) handbags that no longer get used?  Lifestyle changes and what I actually need to carry mean that most of my bags look sad and empty when I do use them because there's so little in there!    Gone are the days when women carried big wallets - my phone stores most of that stuff now so all I carry is a little card case .  Whatever lip product I'm wearing that day, my phone, card case, tissues and I'm good to go .  Honestly, my sunglasses cases are the biggest culprits so I leave my glasses in the car instead of in my bag - or just wear them on  top of my head  .   I look at all of my purses and don't know what to do with them. All winter I've switched between 3 - and that's on weekends only. I use a big tote bag during the week for the work commute.  I feel that selling them is a solution that requires too much time and effort, but I suppose nets the biggest return.   For some reason I can pass along clothing I'm no longer wearing but the value of my bags is making this harder.  I have a Prada bag I have maybe used 3 times in 20 years , 2 Coach (not outlet pieces) bags that were easily  $400 each when I bought them 5-6 years ago , among other random ones.   Anyone have any thoughts here?   Brooklyn on "Shortening a t-shirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-a-t-shirt#post-2374077 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:03:51 +0000 Brooklyn 2374077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I noticed in JenniNZ’s post a lot of people were saying that having a tee shortened is an easy alteration. This has not been my experience. I have paid multiple times to have a tee shortened only to be given back a top with a wavy hem. My understanding is that is not that easy to re-hem a stretchy knit. Woven fabrics are much easier. I want to suggest 2 alternative methods (hacks) that have worked for me. (If you do try one of these methods, I suggest trying it on an old tee first to make sure that you are happy with the results.) Feel free to add any other suggestions to this post. I would especially like to hear from the dressmakers amongst us. Method 1: Just cut the excess fabric off. This will result in the (unfinished) hem rolling over time. It doesn’t fray. Pics 1-2 show some tees with a cut hem. Both tees are Free People. I quite like this look. I find this method useful for: *Older tops that I don’t want to spend time or money on. *Tops that I have DIY dyed. Usually the stitching does not take the dye. If I dye the top a dark colour, that leads to a contrasting hem. Sometimes that bothers me, so I cut the hem off. Caveats: You should put a couple of stitches in the bottom of the side seams to prevent them opening up after you cut off the hem. This is easily done by hand. If the t-shirt is printed the back of the fabric usually is not. You may not like the rolled hem showing the back of the fabric. I don’t think this works for ribbed tops. The fabric does not seem to roll. Method 2: Re-use the factory hem. I got this method from YouTube and have used it multiple times with 100% success. (Note: my sewing skills are basic so this is a wonder to me.) I use a straight *stretch* stitch rather than a narrow zig zag stitch as suggested in the video. <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJFBvZvScrk" rel="nofollow">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJFBvZvScrk</a> Pic 3 shows a top I shortened using this method. Caveat: You have to iron the hem of your t-shirt after each wash. It tends to want to kick up after washing. JAileen on "Eddie Bauer" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eddie-bauer-1#post-2406395 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:36:32 +0000 JAileen 2406395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A few days ago I read that the company operating Eddie Bauer stores had filed for bankruptcy.  This was Chapter 11, which allows the company to reorganize and keep operating, so I wasn’t too concerned. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/business/eddie-bauer-bankruptcy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MFA.1CDo.eymY6dNNYEUG&smid=nytcore-ios-share"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/business/eddie-bauer-bankruptcy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MFA" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/0.....code=1.MFA</a>.</a> <div> </div><div>Today, however, I got an email about store closings.  </div><div> </div><div>I like Eddie Bauer.  They have a sporty outdoorsy vibe.  Mostly what I buy there are tee shirts.  I wear a long sleeved one everyday in winter.  This year I bought a new mid calf down coat.  We’ve had practically no winter, so I haven’t worn it much as much as anticipated, but it’s been great for dog walking at night.  </div><div> </div><div>I hope Eddie Bauer doesn’t shut down!  Does anyone else care?</div>