https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:08:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330817 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:54:54 +0000 Bijou 2330817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Column</b> - well I knew what I didn't want, which was enough to wait until I found what I did want.</p> <p><b>Suntiger</b> - I much prefer shopping in bricks and mortar stores as I like to see the workmanship and cut of the garment before buying. Returns in Australia are often not permitted or only a store credit being given, so when buying online I tend to play it very safe, buying basics or duplicates of items I already own.</p> <p><b>Minaminu</b> - whilst I love the dress the most, it is quite a statement. I am finding myself enjoying the other pieces just as much.</p> <p><b>Style Fan</b> - Mother jeans are FAB - but unfortunately very expensive. However I am now at a point where I would rather buy just one pair of jeans each year rather than many that are less comfortable and don't fit as well. These feel like I am wearing pyjama pants they are so comfy.</p> <p><b>Barbara Diane</b> - yes I will get onto it for another post.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330807 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:12:16 +0000 Barbara Diane 2330807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to the photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330742 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:08:43 +0000 Style Fan 2330742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous pieces!&nbsp; Mother jeans seem to work so well for you.&nbsp; The denim dress is fantastic!<div>I am looking forward to seeing it on.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330722 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:51:10 +0000 Minaminu 2330722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely additions! The denim dress is super!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330717 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:59:35 +0000 Anonymous 2330717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to seeing them in action! It's always great when just the right things appear locally! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330699 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:39:13 +0000 Column 2330699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I think your example also illustrates, Bijou, is that sometimes designers actually lack imagination. You are so right: I would never think of denim in an A-line silhouette or a leather skirt with elastic waist in the same. But both are perfect for your sartorial preferences, regardless of how those fabrics are typically cut. Brava for having more imagination than most designers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330689 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:14:08 +0000 Bijou 2330689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b> - the dress is really a standout piece, I have been stopped in the street and complimented when I wear it.</p> <p><b>Christel </b>- it really is worth it to wait if you can - it is not like I didn't have enough clothing to stay warm and dry this winter. If I had nothing to wear, then it would be a totally different story.</p> <p><b>UmmLila </b>- all have been put into action except the jeans which need to be shortened. I may try wearing them with heels a few times before they get a permanent chop.</p> <p><b>Angie </b>- Yes - that feeling of certainty was definitely there and also played out as the day after purchasing the denim dress I was wear it! Not just pretty but also practical too.</p> <p><b>Cat2 </b>- you must wait for the perfect LBD - there are so many LBDs that there is no need to settle. Often I find the best things when I am not actively looking for them. I have a rather loose shopping list so that I can be happy to go home with nothing rather than feeling like a shopping trip was a waste of time if I did not get something.</p> <p><b>Cardiff Girl</b> - Yes, it has taken me about 30 years to get there too. Better late than never!</p> <p><b>Julie </b>- I have high hopes for the jeans as they are likely to be very practical and easy to wear and style.</p> <p><b>Sal</b> - that was the hardest part, to actually give myself permission to buy all three pieces. If I had to choose only one item, it would have been the dress.</p> <p><b>Sharan</b> - being picky and patient don't come naturally to me either and that has been where the forum has really helped me to slow down and be more mindful of my purchasing decisions. The fact that I was supporting a local business and a local designer also helped me feel good about these purchases.</p> <p><b>Carla</b> - I will make sure I do a post about the dress! From your posts, I see you as inspiration for getting the balance right between having a plan on what you want to buy and also taking advantage of unexpected item that you may find that are perfect for your style.</p> <p><b>Jaime</b> - normally I am not particularly patient, but I am increasingly seeing the benefit of adopting a more mindful approach to building and editing my wardrobe.</p> <p><b>Suz </b>- it was funny, I was very excited to show DH these new items. The dress was his favourite too.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330687 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:28:59 +0000 Suz 2330687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, this is fantastic! Brava for PPP -- your patience and persistence have paid off! These look like amazing items! The denim dress seems made for you! I love the varied tones. The jeans look fabulous, also. And the leather skirt looks like something that will get a ton of wear. Very excited for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330682 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 04:49:08 +0000 Jaime 2330682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress (and all the pieces) are beautiful and look perfect for you! PPP for the win!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330661 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 23:51:38 +0000 Carla 2330661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m feeling in a good place with my closet, so holding out for better and best is easier. &nbsp;Your story gives me encouragement to hold fast!</p> <p>Now, I want to see you in the dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330653 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 22:45:01 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2330653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting! These all look fantastic. I'm not always so good at being picky and patient. Your patience paid off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330619 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:51:10 +0000 Sal 2330619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant pieces Bijou! And well done on being picky and patient - and then pouncing! It’s good to buy all three when you finally find them.</p> <p>They all look fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330616 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:45:39 +0000 Julie 2330616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love that dress. The jeans too. And the whole story. Cheers to being picky and waiting for the perfect things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330589 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:16:24 +0000 Cardiff girl 2330589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such gorgeous pieces,l can’t wait to see you in these.Totally agree on resisting the nearly good enough but not quite piece.I can do this now ,it’s only taken me about thirty years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330572 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:43:41 +0000 cat2 2330572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the denim dress! Congrats on waiting to find the right pieces! I am currently on a search to replace my LBD, and trying to stay patient. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330562 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:53:36 +0000 Angie 2330562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOOOHOOO! Looking SOOOO <b>Bijou</b>. An excellent feeling, and am excited to see you wear these gems in person :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330559 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:47:36 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2330559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these choices look amazing. I’m so looking forward to seeing them in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330549 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:43:27 +0000 ChristelJ 2330549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All three are beautiful and special. You are inspiring me to do better when I am shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330544 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:12:56 +0000 Janet 2330544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress in particular is amazing! Congrats! Can’t wait to see them on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330543 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:09:08 +0000 Bijou 2330543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn - Leo Lin is so talented, I also keep an eye on what is on offer.</p> <p>Star - I feel that I have reached a place where I have a good handle on what will work for me. Even the shop owner commented that I have a good eye for picking the right items, normally she has to help people find what will work for them. My YLF education is really helping me make the right decisions for me.</p> <p>Dee - I thoroughly agree, it is when I settle that I feel the biggest regret, better to do without than purchase what is right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330542 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:30:22 +0000 Dee 2330542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh all such fab pieces, and that denim dress is so unique and perfect for your style. Your patience really paid off, no need to settle with results like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330536 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:52:55 +0000 Star (Lise) 2330536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great pieces!&nbsp; Love all of them.&nbsp; Yes, well done for waiting, and well worth it.&nbsp; &nbsp;I get it, as I am trying to do the same.&nbsp; Looking forward to outfit pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330534 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:42:11 +0000 Brooklyn 2330534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, well done! I’m so happy for you. I love the denim dress in particular.</p> <p>I keep an eye on Leo Lin myself. Very original, romantic, artsy designs. Perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330529 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:45:40 +0000 Bijou 2330529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LJP - the dress really was a lucky find! </p> <p>Slim Cat - I will have to take some photos, I’m wearing the leather skirt today!</p> <p>Kelly - the local boutique is rather dangerous, I just love the products they stock and the owner and staff are knowledgeable and delightful. They are always my first port of call when looking to buy an item as I would be lost without them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330527 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:32:48 +0000 kellygirl 2330527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hurray! It sounds like it was meant to be and to find them locally. That's amazing. What a great lesson in patience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330525 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:05:19 +0000 slim cat 2330525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful success in shopping with patience! Love the denim dress - agree that it was made for you! The jeans with fun pockets and gorgeous leather skirt look like they belong to your closet - great finds.<br />I'll be waiting for the pictures of your new things in action . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330524 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:04:28 +0000 LJP 2330524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow ! I hope we get to see these pieces on you ! That dress has your name on it - I can read the writing all the way from Canada ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-hewi%e2%80%99s-found#post-2330522 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 03:54:29 +0000 Bijou 2330522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes it never rains but it pours. It has been the case that I have been looking out for 3 wardrobe items<br /> - a denim dress<br /> - a black leather skirt<br /> - full length jeans</p> <p>The thing was, I was not sure of the details that I was looking for to be specific about what I wanted. I tried all sorts of denim dresses on, shirt dresses, ones with tiers and they did not feel right. It had got to the point where I thought that a denim dress was not for me, probably just too much denim.</p> <p>Same thing with black leather skirts, pencil skirts felt too constrained or the style too dressy or sexy, which was not the vibe I was looking for… It was definitely a case of I’ll know it when I see it. </p> <p>Wide leg jeans were a bust too, making me feel about 3 times wider than other jeans, but I wanted to get some new jeans that were not skinny, cropped or frayed at the hems and knew that if I was patient, I would find the right pair for me.</p> <p>It was a bit of a shock to go into my favourite local boutique and find each of these items which are proving to be instant workhorses. I have not bought jeans in over a year, so I am glad I waited to find the right ones.</p> <p>The item that has thrilled me the most is the denim dress, it is like it was made for me, the fit is perfect. It is by a young local designer Leo Lin and the quality is impeccable. I am wearing it with knits and tops layered under it, and when the weather warms up, will wear it as a dress.</p> <p>For me, this was a good lesson in waiting…. I had almost pulled the trigger on items that would have been not quite right. I find increasingly, when it is right, I just know it. I have got to the point where I am being more fussy than ever about what I buy, whether it fits with my style and is something that I can wear often, because whilst I love dressy tailored clothing, my need for such items has disappeared and I just don’t need to dress like that often. </p> <p>I really credit Angie and the YLF forum for helping me get to this point, as previously I was more of an emotional shopper, rather than having a list of practical items to look out for that would work for my lifestyle. Now I just have to wear the heck out of these three pieces! </p>