https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:40:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887759 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:14:08 +0000 Roxanna 1887759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was waiting for your list Love your focus and specificity, Staysfit. i haven't worn sheath dresses or long cardis in a while; you are giving me inspiration to try these again. I may go and creep your past WIWs ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887711 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:42:07 +0000 Staysfit 1887711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I have really honed in on my style needs, but I couldn’t have done it without the help of everyone here on the forum! Thanks everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887697 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:13:12 +0000 Mainelady 1887697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your list is so well detailed! I need to work on identifying the details on my list. Your descriptions will be helpful to me. You know your needs well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887648 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 02:53:24 +0000 unfrumped 1887648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list. Can see these in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887469 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:55:42 +0000 rachylou 1887469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, what really stands out for me are your high neckline tops. I see them as key glue for many of your looks... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887440 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:48:44 +0000 Style Fan 1887440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list.&nbsp; I love including makeup.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887420 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:21:14 +0000 Angie 1887420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>VERY WELL DONE. You nailed it, <b>Staysfit.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>Please pop the list onto the blog post, when you have a moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887410 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:03:36 +0000 Elizabeth P 1887410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list and analysis, SF.&nbsp; I think the way you approached this will help me with MY list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887405 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:57:12 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1887405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was a very satisfying and enjoyable read!&nbsp; &nbsp;It never occurred to me about makeup being an essential, but I wear lip gloss or colored lip balm every single day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887387 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:15:18 +0000 RobinF 1887387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice. This is very helpful to me as I mull over what my essentials are. I wouldn't have thought about including jewelry and makeup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887384 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:11:41 +0000 Suz 1887384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very impressive and gives a good picture of your style. I like that you are specific about the styles that work, I mean the details of the style like neckline.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887370 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:12:35 +0000 Aurore 1887370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your idea of listing essentials for each category,&nbsp;it&nbsp;seems very useful to assess the current status of&nbsp;an essentials capsule.<br />Your list also seems very cohesive and well thought-out, it's obvious you had already worked on&nbsp;it before. Thank you for sharing it, it's really helpful for us newer members!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887368 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:09:17 +0000 Murph11 1887368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive, SF. You are a master! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-essentials#post-1887360 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:47:00 +0000 Staysfit 1887360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at my essentials list from last year and it hasn’t changed much at all. Maybe the only change is that I am wearing more tailored toppers in addition to long cardigans, but I think some of them may be statement pieces. For example, I purchased a Rebecca Taylor peplum jacket from NAS that has seen a lot of wear, but it is clearly a statement piece. I also have a Frame Denim velvet blazer that I wear frequently, but it’s obviously a statement piece. Last year, someone questioned whether my sheath dresses which are on the essentials list below, are statement pieces. I have dresses that are statement pieces, and dresses that are essential pieces. The dresses on this list are the essential pieces that serve as a backdrop for my accessories. They can be worn again and again and look different each time with a change of jewelry, a scarf, a cardigan, a jacket, etc. </p> <p>Accessories<br /> 1. Dainty small face watch - I have two. These help to coordinate my jewelry. If I wear mixed metals, I pick the watch with a mixed gold and silver band; otherwise I wear a solid silver tone watch.<br /> 2. Dainty Bangles - solid, thin, silver, gold or a mix of both depending on jewelry choice for the day. I have separate Statement Bangles. I ALWAYS wear Bangles.<br /> 3. Classic stud or hoop earrings, (diamond or pearl, gold or silver).<br /> 4. Wedding band and diamond ring.</p> <p>Clothing:<br /> 1. Solid, neutral, fitted pencil sheath dress in grey, light navy, soft white and light teal. The dress should have a high neckline, best is a crew neck but boatneck, turtle, and cowl are acceptable. Sleeveless is also preferred. Dress can have some draping but must be solid, and fitted, with waist definition, Fabric should be natural material such as wool, cotton, silk or linen depending on the season.<br /> 2. Denim pencil skirts - I have two of them and they cross seasons.<br /> 3. High neckline, fluid top in natural fibers. In winter time these include pullover cashmere and merino wool sweaters in grey, winter white, light navy and light teal. Necklines are primarily turtlenecks and crew necks with an occasional boatneck. There is no cable or embellishment on the sweaters. They are very plain and simple and serve as backdrops for Statement jewelry or scarves, or they can be used under a Statement jacket. In the warmer months this includes grey crew neck tee shirts and blue, grey and soft white collarless blouses.<br /> 4. Long Cardigan Sweater - solid color, natural material, neutral color - grey, blue, white. I like the way these flutter when I move.<br /> 5. Jeans - My preferred Jean is full length in winter, maybe cropped or not in summer, and has a mid to high rise, a straight or skinny leg, and no tears or distressing. I like light and medium indigo, grey and white.<br /> Outerwear:<br /> 1. Down puffer - I have multiple but I wear one outside 6 months of the year. Colors are primarily grey, or chocolate. I'm phasing out the chocolate. I pick the length and thickness appropriate to the temperature. This includes my down vests.<br /> Footwear:<br /> 1. Weatherproof boots and booties in the winter - Colors include navy, and grey./ weatherproof shoes in summer - metallic silver, white, grey, navy<br /> 2. Sandals in summer - primarily Naot and Birkenstock, colors include metallic, white, light navy and grey.<br /> 3. Aasics gel Nimbus - these are my running shoes. I wear them daily, and they sometimes become part of an outfit if my feet are feeling finicky.<br /> Make-up:<br /> 1. Lip gloss<br /> 2. Mascara and eyeliner<br /> (These are the essentials, I can get by without anything else in my makeup bag.)<br /> 11 months ago </p>