https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:34:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2350264 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:20:56 +0000 Bonnie 2350264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cat2: Thanks, It has been a fun refresh. I've also been shrinking my number of wardrobe colors but since I love so many it has been a difficult task.&nbsp;</p> <p>LaPed and Zaeobi: Thanks for the parachute pants love. I was drawn to them but uncertain when I tried them on. DH encouraged me to get them and I've learned to listen to him.</p> <p>Angie: Thank you for the encouragement, inspiration, and help you have given me all of these years. I'm glad you like my parachute pants, I wear version two to visit art museums, we went to five when we were in LA for the holidays, and with the green sweater at home.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2350240 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:35:35 +0000 Angie 2350240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohooo! Welcome to Team Green Lovely with your blues, and mustards.</p> <p>KILLER cute and fashion forward cargos! That second outfit is KILLER to the Power of KILLER. WOW!! The white accents look extra modern and fresh, to my eye. Add a nice graphic touch!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Bonnie,</b>&nbsp;thank you for being a stylish inspiration, so as <b>Helena</b> <b></b>correctly quoted <i></i><b><i></i></b>- please carry on!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2350233 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:44:44 +0000 Zaeobi 2350233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for those fab parachutes - going for green, indeed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2350204 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 22:09:32 +0000 LaPed 2350204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, those cargo pants are indeed fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2350188 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:16:50 +0000 cat2 2350188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun wardrobe refresh! I have been keeping track of how many items I wear out, and making notes about what not to replace. Over time I am shrinking the number of colors I have in the mix, since each one seems to generate a few additional complements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2350185 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:51:33 +0000 Bonnie 2350185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy: Thank you. You are so right about how hard it is to find the right green but this year everything worked well for me. The hardest item to find was the sneakers because I wanted them to work with as many of the tops as possible. I finally had to resort to Big Kids sneakers to get the right shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349980 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:02:01 +0000 Anonymous 2349980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your additions , especially the greens, green is hard when you are looking for greens with a yellows base like lime and yellow olives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349776 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:31:18 +0000 Bonnie 2349776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff girl, Jules, and lyn67: Thanks for your observations and kind words. I'm pleased and surprised at the reactions to my parachute pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349747 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:10:12 +0000 lyn67 2349747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems you had a great year with all the plans fullfilled. I especially love the green patterned dress and how you styled the parachutte pants! YLF in them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349727 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:45:47 +0000 Jules 2349727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blues and of course the greens (my personal fave)! Those are very cool cargo pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349710 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:09:40 +0000 Cardiff girl 2349710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LovelyBonnie!You show that having a strong sense of your own style and being thoughtful in your purchasing means that you can be stylish and enjoy clothes with out buying loads.l love your new additions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349705 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:25:29 +0000 Bonnie 2349705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: Thanks. &nbsp;That green has brought a new color into my wardrobe and I think it works for me. Yes, to adding it while it's available. It's amazing how quickly some colors come and go, for example a couple of years ago I got a blush striped tee and sneakers and then I couldn't find anything else that was blush that I wanted. This green works with my blues, whites, and older black items so can work with my essentials already in my wardrobe.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sal: Thanks. Finding an available color I liked really helped. I always enjoy seeing your wardrobe posts and get lots of ideas from your outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>JenniNZ: Thanks. I know that you and I are on a similar journey and I've been following you. It's hard to get started but so rewarding when one thinks of the results. My older, beloved items are getting a lot of wears and will soon be retired. Getting the balance of new and old has been an interesting challenge.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349688 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:39:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2349688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Bonnie this is fantastic. I thought I had bought 13 but think I missed one purchase so maybe 14. Your greens are really nice and cohesive.<br /> I agree that fairly low buy numbers mean you really think about each item. And what might be getting worn out or whatever so numbers don’t increase too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349667 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:11:58 +0000 Sal 2349667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a tight cohesive stylish collection of pieces. Well done!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349654 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 18:26:23 +0000 Suz 2349654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are nice additions, Bonnie. Love your parachute pants! And the green is a really great freshener. Nice to add a new colour when it is available.&nbsp;</p> <p>9 additions is a modest number for sure. And you chose well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349649 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:19:41 +0000 Bonnie 2349649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ChristelJ: Thank you. So glad you like them. I love them but am aware that they are not for everyone. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349647 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:03:12 +0000 ChristelJ 2349647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I absolutely adore your parachute pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349646 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:01:22 +0000 Bonnie 2349646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>pirouette: Thanks. I had the goal of reducing the number of purchases for a couple of years before I actually did it. It was hard at first but now it seems natural.&nbsp;</p> <p>rachylou: Thank you. That one way to have a low buy year. I hope it was a good one even if busy.</p> <p>Star: Thank you. I think that not buying so much makes it imperative to make each purchase count and that can be satisfying.&nbsp;</p> <p>Helena: Thank you. I think the exercise of low buy has really helped me hone my shopping skills to make each purchase count. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br />Roberta: Thank you. I think I have shown all of the items in WIW's except the parachute pants. I thought they were a bit out there, but I do get compliments when I wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349643 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:27:40 +0000 Roberta 2349643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are to be congratulated on keeping your buys low! I also really like all the greens you have found. It seems so easy to find olive, and harder to find a nice deep forest or pine green. And those parachute pants are awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349642 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:20:24 +0000 Helena 2349642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, you've had great year ... I've really enjoyed your WIWs! Glad you've found a happy place with items added! As Angie would say, "please carry on!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349635 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 08:15:42 +0000 Star (Lise) 2349635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your new items.&nbsp; I am in a similar place to you.&nbsp; Trying to reduce numbers in my wardrobe and only adding a few thoughtful additions.&nbsp; Well done on meeting your goals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349634 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:54:17 +0000 rachylou 2349634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your blues and greens! This year flew by for me; I’ve been very busy at work. An accidental low buy year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349633 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:16:21 +0000 pirouette 2349633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You added really nice items. I especially like your green trainers and dresses. I admire your shopping restraint only adding 9 items is amazing. I am trying to shop less and buy good quality this year so hopefully my number of purchases will be down on last year. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2023-end-of-year-recap#post-2349630 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:50:47 +0000 Bonnie 2349630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not much to report. I'm still working on wearing what I have in my wardrobe. I over bought for a quite a few years and am now trying to get wears from my purchases and reduce my wardrobe size. I do however make additions although at a much slower rate. Last year goals included adding blue basics to my wardrobe which was how I started the year. Then I started adding some fun items to freshen my wardrobe. This was my second low buy year with 9 purchases. I was surprised with my new affection for green. It started with the green pockets on my new parachute pants. I'm really happy with everything I added.&nbsp; </p>