https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305690 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:01:28 +0000 unfrumped 2305690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous knitting! I hear you on getting the fabrics/ materials you want by doing yourself. Maybe I am not beyond starting to learn. Hmmm. </p> <p>DD is beautiful and looks like you!</p> <p>I also gave away some brighter colors - have not gone off of them per se but perhaps purchased for color and did not use best judgment on other aspects of style and fit. So am finding more of my enduring favorites are neutrals or near- neutrals, and I think because some of the more classic or well- made items tended to be offered in neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305624 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:23:47 +0000 Staysfit 2305624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the many complements on my knitting. &nbsp;Honing my knitting skills is a perfect complement to my style given my obvious love of cashmere and merino sweaters! &nbsp;:-) &nbsp;I like to challenge myself, so with each new project I have tried to add one or two new techniques/skills. It helps that I attend a weekly knitting group in person, where there are more experienced knitters and an “instructor” who is present in case we have questions. &nbsp;Nothing I made so far has been overly complicated, except maybe a brioche stitch hat, which I gave away so it’s not shown here. If I could find a sewing group, I would like to learn to make clothes so that may be my next adventure if I get tired of knitting.</p> <div><br /></div><div>There also was this interesting NYT article about knitting: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/opinion/sunday/knitting-fabric-michelle-obama.html?searchResultPosition=1">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/0.....chResultPo</a> </p> <p> </div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>&nbsp; </p> <p> </div></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305589 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:25:10 +0000 Debbie 2305589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knits are gorgeous. I love your hair. Great to see you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305527 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:55:52 +0000 Kate 2305527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hand knits are beautiful. Your daughter's sweater—and her curls!—are gorgeous. Good planning for 2023. I have been attracted to more colorful knits and have bought a bright red sweater, as well as a non-knit abstract patterned orange and white top. That counts as pretty wild in my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305525 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:39:56 +0000 Karie 2305525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your hand knits! I have taken up knitting but all I’ve made so far are some hats to wear when winter hiking. Great review of 2022, and nice planning for 2023. My biggest goal for 2023 is to keep including colorful items in my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305489 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:45:28 +0000 Anonymous 2305489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knitting skills are enviable. &nbsp;What a good way to get what you want. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305477 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:20:22 +0000 merwoman 2305477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your lace and colour work are exquisite Staysfit! Totally blown away by your handiwork in pic 5. I find knitting very therapeutic and I’m thinking you must as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305335 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:36:49 +0000 jussie 2305335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing hand knitted sweaters! Well done. Best of luck with your wardrobe goals this year :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305306 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:19:59 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2305306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, your knitting is beautiful. Thanks for sharing these photos! Sounds like you have a good plan for this coming year. It's great to see you back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305219 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:22:16 +0000 Sal 2305219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knits are really stunning- they are exactly the type that I love the most - delicate and cosy together.</p> <p>I hope the right colours come along for you in 2023- funnily my neutrals tend to wear out quickly and I get left with a mismatched rainbow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2305049 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 02:32:15 +0000 Jaime 2305049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The knits are beautiful! As is DD - she resembles you a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304951 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:41:21 +0000 SarahD8 2304951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in with more love for your knitting skills! It sounds like you have a good plan going forward. As another abalone shell fan (especially in winter) I look forward to seeing what you do with your goal of returning color to your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304937 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:55:18 +0000 Suz 2304937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy moly, those knits are <b>GORGEOUS!</b> And you say you are a beginner??&nbsp; Wow.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's great to see you post! You are missed here!&nbsp;</p> <p><i>My closet looks very grey and blah. My color palette, which I have variously referred to as pale peacock, abalone shell, and Mediterranean Beach, now looks like a Stormy sky with gale-force winds over choppy ocean waves. :-0<br /></i><br />This made me laugh but also nod in recognition. Why is it that the clothes one has to retire soonest are the ones that are the most fun? It's always the way for me, too, and my closet very easily becomes a stormy sea of blues and greys.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope this year's colours will be more friendly. For the past few years the predominance of earth tones has made it difficult for me to follow my own advice and add more colour...</p> <p>Apart from that -- which depends on the vagaries of retail -- it sounds as if your goals are achievable. Interesting that you are wearing jeans and sneakers now even to work. So much of life has shifted since lockdowns...</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304920 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:15:30 +0000 Jenni NZ 2304920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your daughter’s jumper and your pinky-red one especially. You’re very clever learning to do this!<br /> And well done on the culling and especially the way you donated the items to help refugees. I still worry about my donations, Irina had a huge thread about it fairly recently.<br /> Having also not bought much for several years ( although more than you, 17 items in 2022), I can also get the boredom feeling sometimes about my wardrobe! This especially applied at the end of our last winter because spring was really cold and wet. I have tried hard to wear some lesser worn things (like summer dresses to work more) to try to improve variety and reduce that feeling.<br /> If your wardrobe is rather smaller and feels more in control then buying some more colour judiciously sounds a good idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304721 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:59:47 +0000 Tanya 2304721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Staysfit!&nbsp; &nbsp;I am trying to post more regularly, too!</p> <p>Your knits are stunning, you are very skilled.&nbsp; I especially like your daughter's sweater, and the doggie super cute.</p> <p>It sounds like you had a good 2022 with lots of goals achieved.&nbsp; This year can be more fun adding some interesting jeans and pretty colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304685 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:23:33 +0000 Cardiff girl 2304685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knitting is lovely!The dog is particularly adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304592 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:36:19 +0000 Anonymous 2304592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow to your knitting- love the hat and purple sweater especially! Good that you managed your 2022 goals and good plans moving forward! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304560 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:26:15 +0000 Joyce B 2304560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have knitted some fab items! Pup with a mock turtleneck ❤️ and even the water bottle got something! Your lace knitting skills are up there, your DD got a fab sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304554 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:33:55 +0000 Jorja 2304554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You knit beautifully, Staysfit! I have knit for years and would say your skills are advanced for a “ fairly new knitter.”&nbsp;<br />Do you share on Ravelry?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304553 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:23:00 +0000 slim cat 2304553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely knitting and nice clear plan for 2023! DD looks so pretty in new sweater and your fading sweater in #3 is total success! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304543 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:17:35 +0000 pirouette 2304543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knitting skills are amazing, I love the doggie coat. You and your daughter have fabulous hair. I much prefer your hair like this than when you had it short. My favourite jumper is the one your daughter is wearing nut all your knits are lovely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304541 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:08:58 +0000 Bijou 2304541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knits are amazing! Your daughter looks stunning in her sweater as do you. Your dog is incredibly cute in the custom knit. It sounds as though you have had a good year style wise and 2023 should be fun adding back some of those pretty signature colours. Having a quiet year to reevaluate your style and reset the wardrobe is much like a detox, whilst not fun, it really helps to reset purchasing habits and focus on other important projects. You have great style and it is always a joy to see you on the forum. I am in awe of your skill and creativity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304540 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:56:03 +0000 Angie 2304540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you again, <b>Staysfit</b>! Your hand knits are impressive.</p> <p>DD has incredible hair! And so do you. Curls galore! :)</p> <p>Doggie looks very stylish and adorable!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sounds like you did a great wardrobe edit last year - goal accomplished.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304534 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:22:22 +0000 cjh 2304534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post with great analysis, ideas and photos. Your knitting is lovely. I’m impressed with the complicated patterns. And the doggie sweater is just too cute for words.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304533 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:19:52 +0000 ChristelJ 2304533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your knits are so skillful and beautiful! I have been knitting for years and can't handle lace at all.<br /> Your goals sound just right and I hope we get to see the new gear and added color as they come along. Will you used the same color palette as before or a new one?<br /> On cloud shoes are the ones I wear the most since getting plantar fasciitis. I think they look cool, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304519 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:09:25 +0000 RobinF 2304519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your knits!</p> <p>Sounds like a very well thought out plan for the year. Interesting that you are wearing the more casual shoes now - maybe need to add more! A swimsuit is a good item to have all set. Nothing worse than needing one urgently and then not being able to find one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/22-review-23-plans#post-2304518 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:52:48 +0000 Staysfit 2304518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello dear YLF friends, <br /> Remember me?  The past two months have been busy, and I have been lurking more than posting!  In any case, I looked back at my 2022 goals and can see that I checked off almost everything on the list.  ie. Find a swimsuit that fits, add some hand-knit items, and look for pieces with quiet edge and subtle quirkiness to add interest.    I made very few purchases and posted most of them on the forum.  In addition to yarn and a swimsuit, I purchased shoes and jeans in 2022.  I added very little to my wardrobe and continued to remove items.  I have lost about 5 of the 10 lbs I gained during covid chaos and basement remodeling while my pilates equipment was stored under a tarp. I assume the remaining 5 lbs are either menopause gain or muscle from weight lifting.  Most of my clothes fit again, but not all of them.  I culled my holding area of the clothes that no longer fit and gave them to the local refugee resettlement program.  I still have a lot of clothes that fit, and I remain mostly happy with my wardrobe, although I sometimes feel a bit bored. For whatever reason, most of the culled items were the more colorful and fun items in my wardrobe, and I am left with more neutrals.  My closet looks very grey and blah.  My color palette, which I have variously referred to as pale peacock, abalone shell, and Mediterranean Beach, now looks like a Stormy sky with gale-force winds over choppy ocean waves.  :-0</p> <p>In 2022 I purchased jeans at NAS. The jeans have been a huge success, but I wear them so often that they will need replacing in 2023.  My entire jeans capsule is looking threadbare and worn, so one goal for 2023 is to continue to update my jeans since this is a key essential to my style.  In 2022, I purchased shoes when I was in Denver, visiting my son.  Most of the shoes have been comfortable; however, my favorites were some On Cloud Swift sneakers.   I purchased a second pair of OC sneakers at NAS, and they have become my favorite shoes. I find myself wearing sneakers almost daily with my hybrid schedule, and I rarely wear my dressier booties or shoes.  They are collecting dust!  Finally, I did update my eyeglass frames in 2022.  I tend to do that every year.  In 2022 the selection of frames was very limited for me because I prefer light, small and thin frames, and frame sizes are getting larger and thicker.  I took a pair of old frames and converted them to sun glasses when I could not find any I liked better.  </p> <p>Despite my intention, I did not make use of the French five-piece wardrobe as a way to revise or keep my style fresh in 2022.  I didn't revise much and did more culling than adding to my wardrobe.  I purchased very few items.  Fewer than any other year since I have participated in the forum. </p> <p>An apparent goal, and something that I should have listed first but didn't, is to bring back color to my wardrobe.   My gear capsule needs a good overhaul as well.  I need new exercise tops and bottoms for every season.  In 2022 I intended to update my essentials list but never managed to get to this task.  I need to do this before I add colorful items since my wardrobe has become more casual, and it would be silly for me to add a colorful suit that I would not wear!  Rethinking essentials by season is going to be a priority.  I also will continue to add more handknits.  </p> <p>My personal style sensibility remains solid.  GENUINE COMPOSED fits me like a well-worn tee.  My style adjectives have fluctuated over time, however, the words that feel most true at present are: SLEEK, CLASSIC, FRESH, FUNCTIONAL, and LIGHT.  </p> <p>Below are some of my handknits for 2022.  I am a fairly new knitter, but I do think my skills are improving.   Please ignore the thread hanging from DD's sweater, it was a fit test and the end was woven in. The dog sweater is a bit large but she likes it anyways! My purple and green sweater is an attempt to do a fade. </p>