https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:36:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768918 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 02:54:11 +0000 anne 1768918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, and thanks Sally and&nbsp; Cynthia for the hoodie recommendations - I will check them out.<br />Also in the interests of full disclosure, I forgot to add to my 2016 list above my 2 pairs of white jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768878 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:25:50 +0000 Sal 1768878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to hear from you &nbsp;Anne. &nbsp;I think you have spent wisely in 2016, and since you have increased your fitness and it is an important part of your life, you need a few decent pieces. &nbsp;The good thing is that "gear" lasts and lasts - I have a hoodie from four years ago going strong, along with a jacket from eight years ago, tights from 3-4 years ago, shorts from 2-3 years ago.</p> <p>My hoodie is Under Armour and I love it - it has worn incredibly well and washes and dries brilliantly. &nbsp;I wear this 2-3 times a week pretty much all year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768874 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:06:08 +0000 AM 1768874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how specific your plan is -- right down to tight sleeves (for cooking). It's so thoughtful it at every level. Very impressive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768873 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 23:41:27 +0000 Tisa 1768873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've made a very good list for 2017 and a bunch of good purchases in 2016. Gear can be expensive, but if you use it a lot, it's worth every cent.<br /> At least that's what I tell myself . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768814 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:43:50 +0000 cindysmith 1768814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bras are brutal expensive, but oh so necessary to help me feel put together. Hope that place bijou recommends work out for you like it did for her.</p> <p>That blue is really pretty!</p> <p>Final note: have you checked Etsy for that HEWI tunic length hoodie? I know I've seen some nice lightweight silk ones that fit that description, there have to be heavier weight ones too, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768813 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:36:30 +0000 Emily K 1768813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Athletic gear and bras really eat up the budget, don't they? &nbsp;But SO necessary--especially the bras and good shoes. &nbsp;I hope you can find enough left in the budget to replace/augment the rest of your wardrobe as required &nbsp;:-) &nbsp;<div></p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768804 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:54:49 +0000 Suz 1768804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent summary, and your gear items are money well spent as you use them frequently. You also did well with your other purchases this year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768797 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:23:52 +0000 BrieN 1768797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading your review and your thoughtful shopping list for 2017. I agree completely about the tight sleeves for cooking!! Sneakers are one item i think it's important to not compromise on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768719 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:33:16 +0000 anne 1768719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Yes that is a great price for bras. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768712 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:07:19 +0000 Bijou 1768712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, this is a great plan. I notice that you plan to replace bras and given we live in the same city, I thought that you may be interested to know that the Bendon outlet in Subiaco offers good discounted bras. They have bras that retail for $70 reduced down to $20, I was in there this week and replaced a number of my own. In addition, they have ladies that can fit you and make good recommendations. I was really impressed with the service, it was a high end shopping experience at the fraction of the price and very different from being in Watertown (which is chaotic at the best of times). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768711 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:52:19 +0000 Barbara Diane 1768711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you did a good job of taking care of your gear and other needs last year and you have a good plan for this year. I like that you are looking on adding something special like a blue sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2016-recap-and-2017-plan#post-1768709 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:34:49 +0000 anne 1768709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2016 was my&nbsp; year of gear. I unexpectedly bought 2 pairs of&nbsp; running shoes (on the advice of my physio) which tipped my budget over, and also bought bike pants, a jacket, a running skirt, sports bra, a singlet and 3/4 leggings. Probably over 2/3 of my budget. That is a huge amount for me, but I do exercise a lot and it will be worth it. And I'd been getting by on not enough and stuff in one case that I hated (an old jacket that looked like it had done a turn as a cleaning rag)</p> <p>I also finally found nude work shoes that worked for me, bought a versatile black jacket and white blouse for work, a couple of winter casual things (shirtdress and sweater) and had bought 5 new summer casual things (again, that is big for me).</p> <p>2017? I want to scale back, as I feel pretty set.&nbsp; I have cut my budget, and then cut it back again by what I went over last year. My main plans are just to <br />* replace my booties, bra, jeans and summer sandals (casual and dressy)<br />* look out for a tunic length hoody for my cozy casual capsule (a HEWI)<br />* obtain a closefitting zipped hoody for lounge wear (I have decided I need tight sleeves for cooking!)<br />*Maybe get a sweater in that beautiful blue similar to that in finds</p> <p>I have also already ordered new sunnies and glasses. I haven't had new glasses in about 8 years, but my new ones aren't a great departure.</p> <p>Any comments and questions welcome.</p> <p> </p>