https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:16:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2245218 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:57:12 +0000 Suz 2245218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, yay for line drying, right? I've been doing it since I joined YLF (except for the odd item) and wow -- things take much longer to fade and look worn. It really does help.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2245198 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:43:02 +0000 Cardiff girl 2245198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that this last year has been so hard for you and your family.<br />you have definitely incorporated a retro feel into your wardrobe,so clever.There is always lots to admire about your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2245117 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:20:45 +0000 MsMaven 2245117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Despite this difficult year you look fabulous. Funny how we see different eras in your style. I don’t see 50’s but I do seen a wonderful classic late 60’s- 70’s look. Cheryl Tiegs comes to mind. I love your outfit in #6 and this brings to mind past looks I loved, but also very modern look. And yes, I see the retro influence, but it also seems very current to me.<div><br /></div><div>Something I’ve been thinking about lately is the level of contrast in outfits—the contrast that tends to look best is one that is also the same as our own coloring contrast. Overall you have that one down.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to watching what you do next year.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2245108 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:36:53 +0000 Sal 2245108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's both a hard personal year, and a hard global/pandemic year.&nbsp; Exhausting indeed and I hope a break and slow down will provide some rest for you.</p> <p>I always enjoy your thoughtful stylish outfits and look forward to seeing where 2022 takes you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2245043 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:58:16 +0000 Staysfit 2245043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I am sorry to hear about the losses your family has experienced this year.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I have enjoyed reading your posts and watching as your style preferences have shifted. &nbsp;The addition of more feminine elements, classic silhouettes and retro vibe suit you well. &nbsp;I particularly like how your current haircut, styled&nbsp;straight or curly, adds elegance to every outfit.&nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to reading about your 2022 style direction. &nbsp;So organized! I’m impressed that you already know your color and word! &nbsp;:-)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2245039 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:22:36 +0000 Anonymous 2245039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 5 and 11 especially, and I'm sooo with you with being in neutral mode now. I can definitely relate about the old guard these days :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244999 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:46:47 +0000 Brooklyn 2244999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sorry it’s been a rough year for you. I really admire your thoughtful approach to your wardrobe. I think it has paid off. Your outfits are interesting, elegant and signature. But, most important, it’s great that you are happy in your style choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244997 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:44:29 +0000 Jaime 2244997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been quite a year hasn't it? I am sorry for your losses and the need to adjust to being the old guard of the family. That is a strange adjustment that gets less attention but can be very intense.<br />Nonetheless, you style has been on fire. I just love how you have shifted into a retro but totally current style. Got you on the attention to beauty also - of course I will always prefer the curls but it is fun to play. You look wonderful and I love your WIWs. Keep 'em coming is my only suggestion/request! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244970 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:47:19 +0000 catherine 2244970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your difficult and life-changing losses this year. Thanks so much for posting all of these inspiring outfits. I think your style is quite eclectic and very flattering for you, and I admire it greatly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244929 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:23:08 +0000 Minaminu 2244929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I am sorry for the losses that you've experienced this year. 2021 has been a difficult year for all and it's interesting to hear how it has affected your style.</p> <p>Big yes to air drying and laudry bags to protect delicate pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244918 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:00:12 +0000 Angie 2244918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh<b>, Carla</b>. My condolences. I'm so very sorry for your losses and the sadness your family is experiencing. I greatly empathize, and wish you strength and comfort. What a difficult and awful year. I 100% get how the style changes comforted you in a small yet meaningful way, and applaud you on how well you've executed the changes. LOVE the extra self-care you've added too.&nbsp;</p> <p>WELL DONE.</p> <p>I hereby crown you Queen Kate Hepburn, and LOVE the classic component of your style! It REALLY suits you! You have never looked better, and been more confident with your SIMPAT choices. This gives you something to build on and embrace. Rock on :)</p> <p>YES to laundering with care and not tumble drying. It REALLY helps!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244914 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:54:06 +0000 kkards 2244914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I’m so sorry for all the losses you and your family had this year. &nbsp;<div><i><br /></i><div><i></i>I, of course, don’t know you, but from what I know of you, you are at your core an authentic person whose style reflects your positive outlook and your embracing of your life, surroundings and interests. I for one think your style came together really well this year, and I’m looking forward to seeing where you go in 2022<br /></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244911 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:45:16 +0000 JAileen 2244911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In spite of a terrible personal loss, you had a great fashion year. &nbsp;Your outfits always look so you. &nbsp;Yes, your colors changed a little, and may change next year, too. &nbsp;We’re influenced by so many sources without even knowing it. &nbsp;A few years ago we redid a bathroom, and put in grey cabinets. &nbsp;Our contractor commented on them, and said HGTV had helped make grey popular. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244905 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:53:06 +0000 Irina 2244905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, what a difficult year it’s been for your family! Sorry to hear it.<br />You style this year is fab and very consistent. You thoughtful shopping process paid off and some! Every time I see pale lilac, I think of you :)<br />And I’m with you on the benefits of line drying clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244900 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:39:53 +0000 Suz 2244900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla</b>, I'm sorry for your losses. It makes sense that you'd feel a yen for classic styles at this time. Just enough structure to help offer a bit of support! I really love you in your lilacs; while I also love you in your brights (esp. red), these make a lovely change along with the cream and champagne tones. Brava!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244899 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:39:06 +0000 Janet 2244899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That does sound like a very rough year, and how astute of you to realize the emotional reasons for your shifting preferences. I continue to admire your organized and thoughtful approach to your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244892 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:24:08 +0000 Christina F. 2244892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>runcarla</b>, I am sorry to hear that you too have had a rough year. It doesn't show in your style, beyond your preferences for less bold colors. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244889 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:21:38 +0000 cat2 2244889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this chapter is so hard, isn’t it? And it’s hard to mourn when you can’t gather for services or memorials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244880 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:32:26 +0000 Anonymous 2244880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your family story with us . &nbsp;I'm sorry it's been such a sad year. &nbsp;I can understand the swaddling effect of soft yet tidy clothing , and I really see that in your outfits here. &nbsp;You seem to approach your wardrobe with extreme thoughtfulness and it shows - nothing is a surprise , yet it's all current and flattering. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244877 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:19:42 +0000 Anonymous 2244877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry the last year has been sad for you and DH. The past couple of years has been hard and sobering. &nbsp;I now see hear of lots of husbands passing and new widows struggling to cope in this pandemic time. &nbsp;<div>Your wardrobe building is inspirational. &nbsp;You have maintained a good variety of colors. &nbsp;I love your curly hair but the straight hair is gorgeous too. &nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244874 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:37:56 +0000 nemosmom 2244874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Oh Carla, what an emotional and difficult year for you! I am so sorry to hear about your losses.&nbsp; Although you said you fell off of bright colors, there is a radiance about you that shines brightly, even without loud color.&nbsp; SIMPAT success!</div><div>Wishing you a gentle holiday. xx<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244870 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:48:47 +0000 RobinF 2244870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your losses this year, it is a tough time for sure.</p> <p>I quite like you in the darker tones. The creams and lavender add plenty of lightness. You are looking fab.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244865 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:29:37 +0000 Helena 2244865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mean - I knew you were looking fab, but seeing the outfits as a collection, I'm blown away - you are absolutely doing a modern Audrey/50s style in the best possible way. Fantastic, and always love following your process!</p> <p>So, so sorry about your heavy losses this year ... sending love and light to you and your family for a holiday season that is sure to be ambivalent at best ... and may your Dad rest in peace x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244855 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:59:58 +0000 Aquamarine 2244855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you had a difficult year and I am sorry for your losses. But your style shift works for you…I quite like it. I am glad it gives you comfort. Really, our clothes should work FOR us.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I have to say I air-dry most of my clothes, and they almost never wear out, except for very cheap t-shirts.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244853 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:14:47 +0000 Lesley 2244853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others here. Your style shift is elegant and inspiring. I am sorry it came during a difficult year. Taking in these looks and your story (and thinking of Angie’s fun style during her sad year) really brings home the point of finding comfort in your clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244848 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:13 +0000 Jessikams 2244848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are looking just wonderful and I hope that provides some strength and reliability to you and even to other family members during a hard time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244847 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:21:48 +0000 rachylou 2244847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am sorry to hear about the loss of your father and your husband’s losses. A sobering year.</p> <p>To me this has been your Catherine Deneuve year: elegant </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244846 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:31:03 +0000 Bijou 2244846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore your style shift from Tomboy to Classic with retro elements. You combine sporty with glam and it suits you perfectly. Your outfits are such a treat and your outfits are always winners.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry to hear that you too have suffered loss of family in 2021. It can be hard to stay upbeat and positive in the midst of so much uncertainty. I hope you wardrobe has been a source of comfort to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244845 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:08:49 +0000 slim cat 2244845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an interesting read about style shifts and discoveries! Your posts are always so clean and logical with great outfits and pretty details! I hope to see many more next year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review#post-2244844 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:58:29 +0000 Carla 2244844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2021 was an interesting year for my style as I shifted from tomboy to classic, embraced SIMPAT, and put some of the lessons I learned from a year of ‘counting wears’ (2020) into practice. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div><b>Style goals: &nbsp;<i></i></b>I did&nbsp;<b><i></i></b>aim for romantic, nostalgic looks with soft or rounded edges that were tidy and gently tailored or unconstructed silhouettes without volume, and felt that I was successful at this - though I was more ‘classic’ and 1950ish, than ‘retro’ and 1930ish. &nbsp;Also, &nbsp;I stayed true to a colour palette of 6 core colours. I’m having no trouble practicing &nbsp;one-in/one-out and maintaining consistent wardrobe numbers. I bought more this year - 30+ items, but I also edited out more items. &nbsp;In 2020 I left 28% of my budget on the table but this year I spent all but $50! &nbsp;My closet numbers are around 80, and everything (except fitness/sports kit, socks, and&nbsp;underwear) is in Finds. </p> <p><b>SIMPAT: &nbsp;</b>Angie’s blog post on the Sustainable, Individual, Manageable, Practical, Authentic, and Therapeutic &nbsp;attributes of style struck a cord back in 2020. &nbsp;I’m good at Manageable, and Practical, and okay at Sustainable, so I focused on Individual and Authentic - and Therapeutic ended up being a by product. &nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Over the year the old-guard of the family started slipping away. &nbsp;DH is now the eldest on his branch of the family tree after the deaths of three paternal uncles (in their 80’s) and my father died in October aged 86, after a long illness. &nbsp;(Not to mention Covid pandemic and all the normalized hardship, it was a tough year.). Sadness and mourning, seeped into my wardrobe and I lost my enthusiasm for bold colours. &nbsp;But, I am an optimistic person, and gravitated to white and cream items for the lightness they provide. &nbsp;I’ll probably be carrying a subdued palette into the new year. &nbsp;It is feeling&nbsp;<b>authentic&nbsp;</b>to&nbsp;<i>me&nbsp;</i>at the moment, and an emotional choice. &nbsp;I find the quieter palette, the traditional classic elements, and the tidy, closer fitting (swaddling?) silhouettes calming and thus&nbsp;<b>therapeutic. &nbsp;</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Successes (and fails): &nbsp;</b>For <i>years&nbsp;</i>I ignored my high/hot summer capsule, and then got too busy during the season to do anything about it. &nbsp;This year I shopped and built a small but mighty summer capsule while there was still snow on the ground - and when summer came, I was ready! &nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After an epiphany about the wear and tear laundering takes on garments (learned during the 2020 ‘wear counting’ experiment) I became converted to line drying just about everything. &nbsp;The difference in the condition of garments from before 2021 and those acquired this year is dramatic - not just because they are new/less worn, but because I’ve altered how they are laundered. By contrast, items that were 2 yo/40+ wears, looked shapeless, faded, and worn out. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I made mistakes with a couple pairs of pants, and at least one top that fit at first, but grew/stretched over the course of the day and became uncomfortable. &nbsp;I also bought a pair of shoes that I found physically too heavy for comfort, and ended up donating as well. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Grooming: &nbsp;</b>I have treated myself to quite a few luxuries this year! &nbsp;I now book cuts at regular 2 month intervals (having previously gone 3-4 months between cuts) and use some fancy salon products that have made a world of difference when I decide to style my hair straight. &nbsp;I’ve been enjoying regular colourful manicures, which are still a novelty! &nbsp;I’m on a skin care regime that I’m quite excited about (resolved redness, dermatitis, and maskne) and my skin is looking pretty good for 60+! </p> <p>Style direction for 2022 will be for another post, since I’m still working out some ideas. &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>think&nbsp;</i>I’ve got my word and colour for the new year, but that is for January.</p> <p> </div><div><br /></div><div>#1 - 2021 palette<br />#2-13 outfits representative of what I wore in 2021 </p> <p> </div><div>Insights and suggestions welcomed! &nbsp;Thanks for reading/looking❤️</div></p>