https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:37:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2246153 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:11:48 +0000 Angie 2246153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Despite your tough year, <b>Nemosmom</b> - and I empathize with the grand hardship of it all - you did great! Stress shopping was in order, and therapeutic. Thumbs up from me. It is soooo okay.&nbsp;</p> <p>This looks like focussed shopping to me FWIW, and you deserve a pat on the back. The palette is perfect with your beautiful red hair! You live in Chicago, and have a long neck - milk those signature turtlenecks! LOVE :)</p> <p>Looking forward to hearing about the job switch, and best of luck! May 2022 indeed be gentler on all of us. Onward we go!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2246002 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:43:15 +0000 Bijou 2246002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom, 2021 was a stressful year and I think we need to be gentle with ourselves regarding any mistakes. The upgrade to your loungewear sounds well overdue and a great success.&nbsp; I love the addition of the tobacco and caramel colours in your wardrobe, they would be stunning on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the excessive t-neck sweaters, I don't thing that is a big issue because if you are anything like me, my sweaters wear out way too quickly and it would be nice to have a few in reserve.</p> <p>Wishing you a wonderful 2022 and success with your career shift.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2246000 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:34:27 +0000 nemosmom 2246000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Brooklyn! I have played with purple at times. From lavender to dark grape. It's not my best color, but I like how it makes my eyes pop! I also love oxblood and burgundy, but I struggle to find pieces I want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245838 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 02:58:55 +0000 Brooklyn 2245838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best to you too NM. I personally feel you cannot have too many turtlenecks. Gotta stock up while they are trending :)</p> <p>I admire your (sustainable) strategy and your self knowledge. Love the caramel/honey additions. Have you ever considered trying some purple? Light purple looks so lovely with the darker greens and provides a soft contrast. It does tend to cool things down however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245816 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:08:33 +0000 nemosmom 2245816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>shevia - I giggled at your projection! Thanks ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Suz - outfit labs are penciled for January/February! And thanks for your support on the loungewear-as-self-care (and the turtlenecks!) I had not thought of it like that before...</div><div><br /></div><div>SarahD8 - figuring out my duplication nuances seems like a great brain exercise!&nbsp; I'll report back.</div><div><br /></div><div>LisaP - I could see carmel working for you, too! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Irina - HA! Yes, definitely a first pandemic here, too. Hopefully a last-time...&nbsp; ;)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245793 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:40:37 +0000 nemosmom 2245793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone!</p> <p>Carla - you and me both!</p> <p>Helena - thank you for sharing your positivity! I bury my face in my phone to tune out family, too… onwards, for sure. Turtlenecks, and all ;)</p> <p>Carol - I love the Kermit green, too! My hair is lightening with age, and it’s one “bright” that kind of works these days. </p> <p>Rachylou - *waves*</p> <p>Suntiger - yes! It was you who gave me the idea for camel instead of white. Thank you!</p> <p>Cardiff - here is to a much better year. cheers!</p> <p>I’ll be back to reply more in a bit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245780 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:41:28 +0000 Irina 2245780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I’m joining you in overbought club Although, mine are not second hand, sadly. Well, my excuse - it’s my first time dealing with pandemic. LOL<br />I’m sure caramels and camels will work great for you wardrobe. Good job on finding these pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245777 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:27:46 +0000 Anonymous 2245777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Suz in that buying a lot isn’t so bad when it’s second hand . Not the worst way to soothe the soul. I’m another fan of the caramels and camels - lol- I often wish I had more of them too . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245763 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:47:57 +0000 SarahD8 2245763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant insight to use caramel/camel/honey as a light neutral for you. So yummy with your hair!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also well done on realizing the difference between what you *think* you want to wear in a given season and what you *actually* want to wear. I could do well to learn that lesson myself.</p> <p>However, if panic-buying secondhand sweaters is wrong, I don't want to be right.</p> <p>Maybe it's worth thinking about duplication in a more nuanced way. Ok, duplication that stems from settling is something to avoid -- but certain forms of duplication seem to work for you, so maybe it's ok to embrace that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245698 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:02:04 +0000 Suz 2245698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmmm, I love those caramel tones for you. I hope you'll show us some outfits!&nbsp;</p> <p>It sounds as if you met several of your goals and if you "over bought", it was mostly second-hand, so no big loss financially or to the planet. Also, I think in times of stress and especially projected transition (possible new job) we do tend to purchase-to-prepare, and it's not all bad. Considering the weather we are currently having in my corner of the world (and I think in the midwest, too) there really<b> isn't</b> any such thing as too many turtlenecks!&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and I do not consider a major update of loungewear sleepwear etc. to even count at all except as necessary self-care in a crazy time. So there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245689 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 03:44:30 +0000 Jaime 2245689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It actually sounds like a very successful year to me. I really like what Helena said about stress shopping - and honestly buying too much second hand is just not on my list of really terrible things to do (oops projecting ). Your color palette looks lovely and let's hope that next year is the balm we all need. Roaring twenties indeed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245666 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:33:28 +0000 Cardiff girl 2245666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sorry that this last year was such a bad one,l think we all know how you feel.And as for stress shoppping,guilty,but l think we need to all cut ourselves some slack.We did what we needed to do to get through.You are self aware and have a plan to tackle the wardrobe so it’s all good.Here’s to a better year next year for all of us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245662 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:21:27 +0000 Anonymous 2245662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can so relate! And those camel/ caramel colors are really useful. They lighten up a dark palette without being harsh.<br /> ETA- I'm thinking your "kermit green" would be a good early spring color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245651 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:21:57 +0000 rachylou 2245651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is such a good point about FOMO. Also: Hello fellow turtleneck sufferer… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245645 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:39:51 +0000 Helena 2245645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and btw - you live in a similar climate to me, so I can confidently say, there is in fact no so thing as too many turtlenecks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245644 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:39:36 +0000 CarolS 2245644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it sounds like you had a pretty successful year overall and all things considered!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your camel/cognac additions and adore your kermit green turtleneck. I've got a couple of green merino sweaters under consideration right now. :-)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245643 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:38:54 +0000 Helena 2245643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom, sorry for the drama and work-stress ... I hope 2022 is a kinder and calmer year xo</p> <p>Ok - so I feel like there are a ton of positives in your analysis! Hooray for new colours, which seem like perfect additions to your deeper browns and greens, for tapping into your own style voice and muting the rest of the noise, for replacing basics, and for finding success with sustainable-to-you options like second hand shopping. Hooray!</p> <p>I think it's fair to say many of us have misstepped somewhere in response to stress ... your over-shopping is my excessivley muting out the world with my phone (sorry family!), someone else's food or drink, etc. etc. I think it's amazing that you have a handle on where you don't feel happy with things and have an excellent plan for 2022. As Angie would say - onwards! And you're armed with your analytical and thoughtful nature to help you come out the better for all you've learned.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245642 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:27:53 +0000 Carla 2245642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmmm…those caramels are yummy, and I can see them working brilliantly with your overall colour scheme. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>In retrospect, 2020 felt emotionally like a deep dive, and 2021 like a rollercoaster. &nbsp;I’m hoping 2022 will be a gentle upwards sloping ramp. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-review-3#post-2245634 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:39:15 +0000 nemosmom 2245634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Like most of you, I found 2021 to be an incredibly difficult year, both physically and mentally. Still, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2021-goals-and-january-update">I set goals last year</a>, and want to report back, for the sake of my own accountability.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><b>This year</b>: I took a step back from social media, unsubscribed from retailer emails, and was able to add pieces that spoke to me, rather than those that sparked FOMO. I sense I went through a bit of a style shift as I re-discovered a love of preppy pieces like those enjoyed in years past - maybe born out of a desire for comfort or familiarity during a time that feels otherwise out-of-control.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><u>I lightened my palette</u> of predominately dark colors (and 72% green) by building up a camel/caramel/honey capsule. This works far better as a light neutral for me than ivory or white because it keeps the warmth of tone and lightens the look, without jarring contrast.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><u>I gravitated toward texture</u>. The majority of new additions were suede, nubby wools, ribbed, cabled, herringbone, tweed, quilted, velvet, corduroy, or linen. Texture fills my desire for visual interest while respecting my fear of patterns :D<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><u>I stress shopped</u>. Life drama and a possible career shift coming soon, I shopped a lot. Like... a LOT a lot. About half of my additions were direct replacements of essentials. I overhauled my loungewear and sleepwear, giving myself permission to edit out all the tatty hubs-hand-me-downs, and gifted marketing tees and replace them with items I actually enjoy wearing. I panic-bought secondhand sweaters like early pandemic toilet paper...<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>My biggest mistake this year came from settling for acceptable substitutes - only to end up later buying the piece(s) I wanted in the first place. This shows as a lot of unnecessary (and mediocre) duplication (and spending). I am putting myself on a dry/no-buy for a while as I re-assess things and edit accordingly.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><b>As for specific goals I set in January</b>:<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><b>Sustainability/Shop small</b>: More than half of my new additions were purchased secondhand. Some from thredup and some absolute treasures picked up at local estate sales (one upside of living in an area populated predominately by snowbirds who decided to migrate permanently this year). :D<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>Another 25% were from small shops or sustainable-to-me brands. I'd consider this a win, if I had not added SO many pieces.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><b>Satisfactory:</b> I have more mixability, thanks to the addition of caramel colors. Win.</div><div><br /> </div><div><b>Stop duplicating:</b> uh... major, major fail.  Unless there is no such thing as too many turtlenecks...<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><b>Summer: </b>I did build out a semi-cohesive summer capsule, but wouldn't call it a success. The three dresses I bought went unworn... I crave dresses and skirts for summer, but I don't like to wear them. I need to stop buying them... I got it in my head that I needed a handbag for summer - but I bought 4 of them. I discovered men's silk shirts work great as a topper/kimono substitute, but it means I have to suffer with hubs calling me `Magnum PI` when I wear them. Fortunately, I do my own facial waxing...<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div><b>What's next:</b>  I feel like I have continued to refine and learn from how I shop (and what I shop for) since the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-wrap-up-and-2020-goals">goals I set in 2020</a>. I guess that is progress.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>I did my annual basics refresh a month early, and I've got two secondhand coats still in transit, but I won't be ordering anything else for a while. Instead, I will focus on editing and refining, while I deep think my goals, word, color, etc. for 2022.</div><div><br /> </div><div>Thank you for reading!  I hope 2022 is gentler and kinder to us all.</div><div><br /> </div><div>Here are some most-worn MVP additions for the year:<br /> </div> </p>