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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:08:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php unfrumped on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1884553 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:23:28 +0000 unfrumped 1884553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great goals! I’m adopting some of them! Get well soon also! Lynn on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1884468 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 02:08:11 +0000 Lynn 1884468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks to everyone for your responses and most especially for your well wishes. Just saw orthopedic doctor and she is very pleased with my process. So, hopefully I can start to get out and about more.   Will be posting further thoughts from my 30 x 30 which was really 30 x 15 but I learned so much Brooklyn on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1884077 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:39:19 +0000 Brooklyn 1884077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow Lynn! That’s really nice. Hope you feel better soon. Chris987 on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1883992 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:46:33 +0000 Chris987 1883992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Angie said! With no disrespect to Sterling, I LOVE saying that. The village thing really does work here! Wishing you a good recovery Lynn! karen13 on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1883987 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:12:49 +0000 karen13 1883987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Excellent insights and goals coming out of them. I have resisted "navel gazing" about my style in years past, but I see it paying off so much for others in terms of happiness, confidence, ease of dressing and fewer mistakes, that I am trying it out this year. It is amazing how helpful YLF feedback is in the process. Speedy recovery and rehab to you, and keep posting those insights. Lynn on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1883930 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:21:53 +0000 Lynn 1883930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Joy and Stevia.  Sterling- it has been a real pleasure to get to know you also. And everyone else on the board. This forum is such a wonderful group of women. Very supportive and thoughtful.  Anonymous on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1883901 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:33:01 +0000 Anonymous 1883901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh!  I hadn't seen this before.  Ever so interesting.   I hate to keep saying "what Angie said," but once again, Angie spoke for me.   Best wishes, Lynn.  It was a genuine pleasure getting to know you.  I compiled a lot of what you taught me for future consideration and I appreciate your generosity.  (I'll start that new thread on Wednesday).   Jaime on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882522 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:43:02 +0000 Jaime 1882522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic goals and acknowledgment of the wonder that is YLF. Well done! Anonymous on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882519 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:32:58 +0000 Anonymous 1882519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You express yourself do well. Yes, age can make you bolder and posting outfits here or items you are considering is a huge confidence boost. Take advantage of the collective wisdom of this wonderful "village". Lynn on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882515 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:36:42 +0000 Lynn 1882515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I am doing great, I just got cleared to start some activity. But La Ped, you are correct I need to be subdued  I had the same surgery on my other knee 2 years and definitively pushed too hard which delayed my healing quite a bit. So subdued will be my mantra.  Angie and Bonnie you are so right it does take a village and YFL is a wonderful village.  Smittie-  Posting here has already encouraged me to explore my creativity and love of clothing and to indulge it. Also getting older I am more comfortable going again the crowd.  Bijoux- I kind of like Subdued, Artistic, Urbanite. Will have to muse on that. Thanks.  Thanks to everyone for their input it is much appreciated.  Suz on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882206 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:44:47 +0000 Suz 1882206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thoughtful and specific goals -- this is wonderful!  I hope you feel better soon! Bijou on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882179 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:55:16 +0000 Bijou 1882179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Subdued, Artistic Urbanite sounds like a great style moniker. Defining your style and goals is a fun exercise and you did a brilliant job. kkards on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882162 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:13:39 +0000 kkards 1882162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ what a great set of goals...well thought out--i can see how these goals will help you to refine/define your style... i'm interested in your potential style moniker "subdued artistic urban"--i'm intrigued as to how that would play out... SarahD8 on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882131 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:54:01 +0000 SarahD8 1882131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a thoughtful and specific set of goals. I am honored to have contributed to your thought process. I think my favorite part is that several of your goals are to try things! I am often impatient to have “the answer.” You are staying true to what you know about your style while also allowing yourself to be intrigued by new things. Rest up and heal well! rachylou on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882060 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:06:04 +0000 rachylou 1882060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice! Anonymous on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882045 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:18:54 +0000 Anonymous 1882045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice write-up Lynn. Re: figuring out your comfort level with “Arty”. You might find that the support you get on this forum will help you to become more outgoing when it comes to showing more eye catching and unusual styles. I’ve found that to be the case. LaPed on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1882004 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:50:01 +0000 LaPed 1882004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh, I like subdued! I wonder if that is an important modifier as you recover and heal? JAileen on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881992 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:19:39 +0000 JAileen 1881992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You make goal setting seem easy! I hope your knee heals fast. Helena on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881990 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:14:07 +0000 Helena 1881990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love how you tied it all back to forum friends! Amazing. Mainelady on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881988 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:09:15 +0000 Mainelady 1881988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rest that knee and recover so you can wow us with your outfits! Style Fan on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881986 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:04:01 +0000 Style Fan 1881986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Loved reading this Lynn.  Great set of goals.  Looking forward to seeing where you go with this. Toban on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881982 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:56:17 +0000 Toban 1881982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, Lynn. What a thoughtful list of goals. I am utterly flattered that some of my recent ruminations were helpful. I look forward to your editing and building your jewelry and scarf capsule. This is an area where I rarely edit. I have them on peg boards in my closet so I can easily see them. Some have less frequent wear than others, but they are still useful to me even if used only occasional. Bonnie on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881958 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:35:27 +0000 Bonnie 1881958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Isn't it wonderful how much we learn from each other. I'm looking forward to reading your posts on wardrobe essentials and planning. Angie on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881955 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:19:35 +0000 Angie 1881955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *APPLAUSE* Sometimes it takes a village to help you process your thoughts, Lynn. This was a fabulous read, and I'm proud of you.  Lynn on "30 x 30- Shout outs and style goals- long!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30-x-30--shout-outs-and-style-goals--long#post-1881948 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:54:54 +0000 Lynn 1881948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What is one supposed to do when one is lying in a recliner with your knee propped up post-op. Why muse on your wardrobe, of course.  So I have had a lot of time to think about all that I have learned so far from the 30 x 30 challenges and everyone's style goal posting. I have made a list of the comments that most resonated with me and have set some goals related to them.  Joy in my clothing (La Belle D). Thank you, thank you for this. Goals:  - Wear clothing that "sparks joy" physically and emotionally. Yes I know I am late to Marie Kondo thing.  - Stick to Cozy Comfort at home (Sterling) - Explore my comfort level with "arty" clothing. I love textiles and am drawn to artistic clothes but I am an introverts and do not feel comfortable drawing lots of attention to myself although this is lessening with age Terms that resonated: Subdued Arty (SarahD8), Artistic Eclectic (Karen13), "not docent lady" (Suz), Artsy urban (Zaeobi). Maybe subdued artistic urban?  Fit, Fit, Fit- kkard, Toban, Sterling,  Goal: Stick with silhouettes that work best on my body type (pear) but that are not " fluid not sloppy" (SarahD8). Specifics: Slightly loose skimming fit in tops, slim straight leg pants. Wardrobe Planing: -  Related to Colors: loved combo of red, black, leopard (Ms Mary). Integrating a new color into wardrobe (Angie via Bijoux) Goal: Stick to black, grey, cognac, red with leopard accents for fall/winter + small capsule around the teal/black sweater coat I already have and love.  - Keep essentials modern (Chris987) Goal: Actually define what my essentials are! - Streamlined wardrobe (La Belle D) Goal: As Toban so wonderfully said define my "macro (year long) and micro (season specific) needs as it pertains to level of formality/casualness of my outfit needs" (I am smiling typing this- I feel like I am back at work. Love it). Starting with a small number of core items that I knew I loved and wore frequently then using a additive process really worked for me. I think that ~ 35-45 garments  will be about right and there will be a lot of overlap with fall and early spring. I am OK with the number. Building Outfits: - Use of artisan jewelry and "happy shoes" (Toban). Also scarves (Katrina and Joy) Goal: Edit my jewelry and the few scarves I have to those that "spark joy". Utilize those and identify holes.  Buy some non-basic shoes. Experiment more with scarves. Yay- shopping! - Wear pattern over plain over plain over pattern (Brooklyn?) Goal: Utilize patterns in tops with plain slim tops as a uniform. If wearing 2 solids- use a pattern in accessories. Experiment with plain over pattern in spring/summer (somehow does not work for me this season) - Mix black geometrics (Brooklyn) Goal: Try it! - Realizing I coat like toppers (coatigans) not indoor toppers (Sterling, Bonnie) Goal: Wear the few toppers I have more. Try on different styles in the stores. More shopping- snooping this time! Maintaining style with a limited wardrobe while losing weight (Toban is the master) Goals: Create the need to utilize Tobans knowledge by finding new exercises that I can do and enjoy. Still dance as much as my body will allow- just not all out. Get back on a healthy eating plan.  I had to cut my 30 x 30 short but clearly it was immensely useful! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. Next step will be to develop a loose wardrobe plan based on these goals. I have been madly organizing my multitudes of pins. Will post more later when completed.