https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:11:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts/page/2#post-2244697 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:15:57 +0000 Greyscale 2244697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only did I keep the boots, I cut the tags and wore them to SFMOMA today for a much-needed museum visit. They were so comfortable! And much less clicky heels than I imagined. And I got to observe current styles among the museum-going set. Lots of younger folks in Gen Z outfits.</p> <p>I am no longer beating myself up about all the shirts because I do wear them all the time. The surprise was how many of the shirts were new this year, but as you all say, they'll last. But I have a strict cap on my wardrobe size -- I have very limited closet space so I make myself stick to a fixed number of hangers (conveniently Ikea discontinued my hangers years ago so I can't cheat and buy more). I should pass along a few older things but I can still squeeze everything in, barely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2244617 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:56:23 +0000 nemosmom 2244617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I see a very successful refresh, tbh. All of these pieces seem aligned with your style, and clothes don’t last forever. So, it makes sense to replace essentials — especially when retail actually has something you like that you can replace with!</p> <p>I hope you aren’t beating yourself up on the shirts. I see these as core to your style and shirts never date. Stocking up was really smart! High fives all around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2244588 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:21:02 +0000 avicennia 2244588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay — you kept the boots! I’m glad I was late to the thread so I could read the good news! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2244553 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 02:37:48 +0000 Greyscale 2244553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, today was the deadline to return the boots, and I decided to keep them as a holiday gift to myself. I hope I get many chances to wear them in the new year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243889 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:24:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clearly, I went into the wrong discipline! We started teaching second semester of the PhD—I got out of it for a year as an RA, but that was it. Course reductions for new faculty are one course. Even post-docs usually include a course or two. </p> <p>On the heel protectors, yes, they make them for tiny heels too. You could also get them in a set with a piece for the front of the shoe to give it traction. Lol at the image of you guys tip-toeing around, especially in such @$$-kicking boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243879 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:27:01 +0000 Greyscale 2243879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, masks here too - but it was surprisingly ok. I've been wearing Vogmask fabric masks, almost KN95 protection but more flexible so they seal better on my face. Very breathable. And I got lucky and got an amazing old fashioned classroom with mile-high windows that opened, so I had a nice healthy breeze every day.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do new heel tips work for kitten heels like that? I do it on block heels all the time, get softer rubber to make them quieter, but I wasn't sure if they can use soft material with such a small surface area.</p> <p>I'm getting so tempted to keep them... I wish they were cheaper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243878 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:06:13 +0000 Suz 2243878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I love what you bought!! it's so consistent with your style, so YOU, and so cohesive. There is stuff here for all seasons. There is stuff here for different levels of formality, and stuff that can be mixed well for fun juxtapositions. I actually find this quite inspiring because seeing so many purchases together shows how very well you know yourself and what you want to project.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was going to suggest what phoebe said -- you can put something on the heels to make them stop clicking. It will also make them less dangerous/ slippy to walk in on slick surfaces. I concur with Bijou. -- if they re comfortable, those look distinctive and very cool for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>It was fun to be teaching in the real world, right? We were all masked up here (a whole other issue) but it was still great. And wow, did I ever wear more actual clothes this year than in the previous year!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243863 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:09:56 +0000 Greyscale 2243863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, those boots are amazing!</p> <p>Stagiaire, I was a teaching assistant for two semesters at the beginning of grad school, but that was over 15 years ago and no one expected me to look professional! I remember one student evaluation mentioned my Converse with purple shoelaces. These days I still wear Converse but with interesting blazers rather than old t-shirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>In my field, postdocs rarely teach, and I did a particularly long combination of postdoc positions. I taught a few guest lectures for friends' classes over the years, but that's all. And then at the beginning of my faculty job I had a year off from teaching to get my research lab going (which is meant to be my main focus). So my first full semester teaching was in spring 2020, and I only had a few weeks in the classroom before we went fully remote for the pandemic. Now we're back in person! Teaching isn't a large part of my job expectations overall, but it took up a fair bit of time this past year as I develop new courses. It's been really fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243644 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:25:20 +0000 phoebe 2243644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clicking heels are often improved by resoling with rubber. I used to wear a lot of leather soled shoes and I would have a rubber sole cut into the forefoot and the heels taps replaced too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243643 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:13:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots are a shape I feel like I saw all over when I was looking for mine, but now when I try to find them, I can’t. Idk. If you keep these, I hope they hold up for you.<br /> This is all such smart casual stuff—very nice. But mostly I’m amazed that it sounds like you got all the way through grad school and a post doc without having to teach. Can that be right? So jelly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243639 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:54:58 +0000 Anonymous 2243639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale, you did well! &nbsp;These pieces look like your style and look timeless. &nbsp;You will be glad you have them. &nbsp; &nbsp;If you get a boost from shopping and seating your new things, so much the better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243637 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:12:50 +0000 slim cat 2243637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great collection and looks very cohesive and stylish - well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243630 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:27:33 +0000 Jonesy 2243630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a beautiful, cohesive set of purchases! I am sorry to hear about the cowboy ankle boots being hard to walk in--how annoying, especially because they *look* so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243628 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:21:44 +0000 Greyscale 2243628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, Lisa, I find myself walking on my toes to keep quiet, too! Not very comfortable.</p> <p>Angie, yes, so true about that glimmer of hope... one lesson for me was to seize the day and enjoy things when I can (safely). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243625 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:59:32 +0000 Angie 2243625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Greyscale, </b>I see zero failure! I see signature <i>YOU</i> items here that have excellent longevity for your style. Thoughtful purchases for sure. You will wear the unworn items at some point. And you've worn a lot of fab new stuff already :)&nbsp;</p> <p>WELL DONE!&nbsp; </p> <p>As an aside, our glimmer of pandemic hope in July was short lived, and that is VERY disappointing. But onward we go....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243623 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:32:18 +0000 Anonymous 2243623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - you bought some really fantastic pieces ! I especially love your jeans collection. No comment from me on buying a lot - this doesn’t seem unreasonable at all for a year of updating. And hey - with a job that puts you in front of people - one needs to be dressed well ! And further to the spiky Zara boots - I can’t with clicky shoes either . Nothing sounds more silly and prissy than heels clacking away on flooring . I die when mine do that at work and have actually walked on my toes to mitigate it - and then never wear those shoes to work again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243608 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:53:24 +0000 cat2 2243608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks! I also bought too much thinking the Pandemic is Over! I don’t think we should punish ourselves for the optimism. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243605 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:48:44 +0000 catherine 2243605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale, I think it can be really difficult to determine the best way to dress for in-person teaching. You seem to have nailed it with these purchases. I have no doubt that you’ll end up liking them, but if not, oh well. I wish you the best as you embark on your academic career. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243576 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:29:15 +0000 Irina 2243576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are all in unpredictable situation. I also thought I would use my clothes more but was back in the office only once a week and now not at all since our COVID-19 number are getting progressively worse.<br />Your new purchases demonstrate such a style consistency that they will be used, no doubts, in the future.<br />To my eye, your 2021 purchases look like a very cohesive collection in itself. I love everything about it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243572 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:24:07 +0000 RobinF 2243572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you made very well considered and thoughtful purchases. Even if they didn't get a lot of use this year they will in the future so it won't be a bad purchase. I love seeing it all together - very cohesive and interesting items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243567 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:05:30 +0000 Janet 2243567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these picks are so consistent with your style that it would be hard to go wrong. That said, I understand — I overbought this year, no question. And I bought dressier items than I need, silly me. Hello, like I needed a plaid taffeta skirt??</p> <p>But I’m keeping in mind that these items are not likely to date — they are true to my style — so as the world opens back up more, I will have items in my closet ready to go. In fact, my husband remarked that having some dressier stuff just waiting to make an appearance, is making him want to make reasons to wear it. Last week we got more dressed up than absolutely necessary to go out and have a dinner in a restaurant where we could have just as easily worn jeans and tees. </p> <p>So I don’t see even the dressier items you chose being poor choices — if you love them, I think the occasions will pop up when you can finally give them more outings, and you’ll be glad you have them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243550 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:57:49 +0000 Star (Lise) 2243550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these items.&nbsp; Your style is inspirational. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243546 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:51:32 +0000 Anonymous 2243546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't judge, cause I did similar! All these pieces look very true to you, so I'm sure they'll all get worn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243535 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:15:16 +0000 Bijou 2243535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale - those boots are distinctive and seem to capture your style. If they do, they could be your formal footwear, your 'one and done' solution. I can see them being the perfect footwear for a wedding, a ball or for Christmas as long as they are comfy. </p> <p>I have some signature formal boots that I love to wear on occasions. In fact, I wore my 'crazy' boots yesterday to a pub for a Christmas catch up with friends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243530 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:59:13 +0000 Greyscale 2243530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not over yet, so true... but we'll get there. And Jessi, you're right, there's some sort of psychological security in stockpiling.</p> <p>Thanks, all. It does look rather cohesive when I see it all together! And very practical and wearable. But along the same lines, this collection could stand on its own as all the clothes I'd need for a year...</p> <p>I did mostly avoid splurges on things I'd never wear. I am <i>in love</i>&nbsp;with these expensive Zara boots but planning to return them because they're just not going to get use. I get so self-conscious at clicky heel noises... But just imagine wearing them to all the gallery openings and cocktail parties of my fantasy life! (They're $200, so even if I were ok with cheap fast fashion I only wear a few times, this ain't it.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243520 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 04:36:01 +0000 Carla 2243520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I think you did great. This looks (and reads) as a pretty tight collection. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243518 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 04:33:13 +0000 Jessikams 2243518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a VERY CONFUSING time, so I'm glad to see you're not being too hard on yourself.&nbsp; Even buying duplicates could be seen as a bid for security when under stress.&nbsp; Not necessarily logical, but definitely understandable.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243516 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 04:22:40 +0000 CarolS 2243516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are some pretty amazing pieces that strike me as having potential for great longevity. Here's hoping the world presents more and more opportunities for you to enjoy them!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243508 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:21:43 +0000 rachylou 2243508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It IS all really good stuff tho… really good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-in-review-less-isolation-more-shirts#post-2243490 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:35:10 +0000 Jaime 2243490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I love your picks and find it fun to read your reasoning behind them. I think you need to remember that starting any new job, and especially a public facing one, is pretty exhausting and it will be a while before you find the social life/work balance that works for you - apart from the enormous effect of Covid. And it is not over yet, sigh.&nbsp; </p>