https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:08:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2245658 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:56:17 +0000 meghansparhawk 2245658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, when it comes to Levi’s straight ribcage jeans, I think it is a pretty classic choice of jeans for woman.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244714 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:15:49 +0000 Bijou 2244714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning in these new pieces. I am a bit hit and miss with Uniqlo, but when I find a good item, it is a workhorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244528 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 22:52:47 +0000 Hadilly 2244528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the boot info. I will check them out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244448 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 15:34:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2244448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting subthread about Uniqlo. I think of them as providing the essentials/background pieces to fashion-forward styles (though some collections, like the Mirimekko are more statement-y). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244426 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 14:34:26 +0000 Irina 2244426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Zongaroo, suntiger, Dotti and Helena.<br />Dotti,&nbsp;</b>the chelsea boots are from Louise et Cie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244404 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 13:23:29 +0000 Helena 2244404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing those who just want to copy what you've done and be done with it!&nbsp; So, so good Irina!</p> <p>Funny about Uniqlo - I think they are a bit fashion-forward in an understated way - or maybe not fashion but styling ...? Not sure the word I'm looking for, but I've had a few things from there that I liked, but then didn't wear, but then wore a year or two later, and they were just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244401 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 13:16:33 +0000 Dottie 2244401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.S. &nbsp;I love the higher shaft chelsea boots. &nbsp;Which brand are they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244399 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 13:12:21 +0000 Dottie 2244399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so exciting when things start to click together into a fabulous collection. &nbsp;Thank you for being so inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244092 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:37:49 +0000 Anonymous 2244092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this style evolution! Those boots especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2244028 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:18:26 +0000 Zongaroo 2244028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift/page/2#post-2243993 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:02:31 +0000 Irina 2243993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>Mary Beth</b>, Japanese is also my favorite together with Scandi style :)<br /><b>Approprio,&nbsp;</b>I have to thank you for the vest. I would not probably even try it if I haven’t seen it mentioned on your thread.<br /><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243976 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:23:51 +0000 approprio 2243976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay vest twin! Glad you went for it. Mine is getting lots of wear too, but I am a bit of a Uniqlo poster child these days.&nbsp;</p> <p>For the rest, just great. I like the wide pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243940 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:27:31 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2243940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay!&nbsp; I was looking forward to reading this post, and it does not disappoint!&nbsp; &nbsp;You know... I think someone said "scandi style" in your recent WIW post, but to my eye, this is Japanese minimalist intellectual at its very best!&nbsp; &nbsp; The aesthetic in #4-5 is just all-around pleasing to the eye.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>It's funny that the ribcage jeans look so much different/better in person, than they do on the model.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'm like, 'meh', when I look at the stock photo, but in your photo, those jeans look so cool and a little avant-garde. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243939 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:21:30 +0000 Irina 2243939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Hadilly,&nbsp;</b>thanks! Boots are Louise et Cie, Silko sock booties model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243932 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:02:49 +0000 Hadilly 2243932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous pieces. Congratulations on such a successful shift. &nbsp;Would you mind sharing the boot maker and model? I haven’t looked at Uniqlo for a while, but will do so, thanks to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243910 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:28:04 +0000 Irina 2243910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Sal, Runcarla, Jules, lyn67, Minaminu, Brooklyn!<br /></b>I thought that I will be working from the office more days and going out more. But I’m back to WFH since the Covid situation here is getting worse. I had to give up most of my other activities until I get a booster shot. &nbsp;It makes the shopping “success “ kind of pointless, at least for now.&nbsp;<b><br /></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243860 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:29:22 +0000 Brooklyn 2243860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your successful style shift. I enjoy reading style journey success stories. Very inspiring. (And YLF.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243818 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:32:14 +0000 Minaminu 2243818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it is nice to see that you have developped such distinctive style and are comfortable with it and have a clear idea of which direction to take! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243722 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:41:00 +0000 lyn67 2243722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add, but loved to read your posts on fails and succesfull style purchases of the year-you are so very wise&nbsp; and disciplined, and this shows up in your&nbsp; gorgeous modern classic (with a twist) style, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243440 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:52:54 +0000 Jules 2243440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just lovely! Very well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243429 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:45:49 +0000 Carla 2243429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Uniqlo colabs are definitely worth looking at, and the +J collection was particularly good this year. &nbsp;I’m more of an IDLF type myself &nbsp;</p> <p>Beautiful silhouette, calm colour story, and enough trendiness to look engaged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243426 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:30:12 +0000 Sal 2243426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed this Irina - as I said on the other thread you wear volume very well. I see now that the elegant classic with a twist footwear helps rather than chunkier choices.</p> <p>Pleased you have found a style direction you love and makes you happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243408 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:12:59 +0000 Irina 2243408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie, Suz &amp; Janet -&nbsp;</b>oh, your are so generous! You have such distinct and beautiful individual styles and your approval means a lot! Especially, considering how much I always doubt and question myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243406 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:02:16 +0000 Janet 2243406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style and think you’ve done such a great job of analyzing what works for you and knowing your preferred style. Count me as another who would love to copy your style, but in my case I know that on my body type it would not look nearly as chic. Keep on rocking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243405 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:52:51 +0000 Suz 2243405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fabulous and like Lisa I feel like I want to copy it all! You have really nailed your style. The avant- garde pieces are working so well for you! I need to figure out why it is hard for me to do this when I love it so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243400 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:38:39 +0000 Angie 2243400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREAT analysis, <b>Irina</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p>*applause*</p> <p>I love how you soul searched, and as a result are following your head AND heart.....all of which created a clear and authentic way forward. Something already successful to build on is VERY satisfying WELL DONE!</p> <p>#5 = KILLER to the Power of KILLER ....and dare I say your cute yellow flats would be fab too!</p> <p>Welcome to Team Refined Footwear! Personally, I very, very, very seldom stray from that team. (Your bedding and how you make your bed looks a lot like ours!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243357 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:57:33 +0000 Irina 2243357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>CarolS, shevia, rachylou, Aquamarine, Stag, Vildy, RobinF, cat2, Star,&nbsp;</b>thank you! I’m happy you like my new style direction!<br /><b>Jonesy,&nbsp;</b>I love chunky footwear on others and even tried it myself, although I knew it would never work on me. I have to stick with what works for my frame and size.<br /><b>Greyscale &amp; lozz_ozz,&nbsp;</b>you also got the +J shirts, you know what I mean! :)<br /><b>lisa p,&nbsp;</b>your wish to copy is a highest compliment! Over the years I tried Uniqlo clothes and it hasn’t worked for me that well. I liked the design but something was always off. Maybe I changed or my style, I find that this year I like Uniqlo more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243350 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:42:03 +0000 Anonymous 2243350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything here, and hang my head a bit in admitting I want to copy it all, right now. &nbsp;Your style is exactly what I love - and wish I had the time and $ to experiment with. &nbsp;Uniqlo is never on my radar, and I only think of it when someone mentions it here on the forum. &nbsp;I'd like to pick up a pair of black jeans - and these Levi's are on my list to try. &nbsp;I also appreciate the idea of classic/refined footwear. Classic doesn't need to be dowdy and dated looking when the small design elements are up-to-date (square toes on the flats, smocking on the panel on the boots etc) . &nbsp;I don't love super chunky footwear either as I don't have the hair/frame size to balance it properly. &nbsp;Always, it's interested to read how you found a new groove this year! &nbsp;Keep posting &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243348 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:41:09 +0000 Star (Lise) 2243348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the direction your style is taking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-purchases---successful-style-shift#post-2243339 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:01:09 +0000 cat2 2243339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, and I am giving the thumbs up to the strategy of stocking up when a season speaks to you; there will plenty that don’t. </p>