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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:28:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Staysfit on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1886178 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:22:10 +0000 Staysfit 1886178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How awful, the flu X 2! I am still puzzled how wearing only 30 items helps everyone hone in on their style needs? It seems to do the trick though because you and everyone else who have done it come up with great insights! Were there any mermaid colors in your 30 items? How did the 30X30 inspire that idea? Also, did you wear dresses, menswear styles, and a lot of black during your 30 x 30? I guess I should go back and look carefully at your posts from January! Jaime on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1886148 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 04:23:43 +0000 Jaime 1886148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like an awful month - great hat and the blues look fantastic on you. Lynn on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1886146 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 04:12:46 +0000 Lynn 1886146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sorry you have been sick not once but twice. Love your mermaid colors. The sweater dress is beautiful - sure can't tell you have 7 layers on.  Sounds like you gained some good insights with the challenge despite everything. Layer up and stay warm! karen13 on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1885959 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:23:33 +0000 karen13 1885959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My sympathies. DD has been sick with two different vicious bugs for two months. Take care and rest a lot. I love your ocean colors and am envious of how well you wear black. I love 5 the most - the hat and the colors are gorgeous. SarahD8 on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1885954 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 15:40:31 +0000 SarahD8 1885954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How great that the challenge pinpointed wardrobe holes so precisely and also led you to a better understanding of the style you want to project going forward. I am SO excited about mermaid colors for you!!! I love the greeny blues in pics 5 and 8, and thinking about pale coral and blush as part of “mermaid colors” seems unexpected yet makes total sense. I am sorry to hear about all the illness you have been fighting but glad you are on the mend now! Mainelady on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884407 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:54:06 +0000 Mainelady 1884407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ugh, the flu once is awful. Twice, I can not even wrap my head around. I hope you are feeling much better. I understand how sometimes, depending upon conditions, being warm takes priority and if style shows up at all it is a bonus. You have fabulous outfits and colors! I really enjoyed the pictures you shared. Suzanimal on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884388 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:33:03 +0000 Suzanimal 1884388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That flu was awful. My husband had it and it took him a few weeks to feel semi-human again. I hope you're on the mend. And, yes, it was really cold in Atlanta. I'm in Atl, too. They all look great but my favorites are 1, 2, and 5. Those scarves really light up your face. I love the mermaid colors on you and the hat, as well. I think you're spot on with your wants ( Wants: mermaid colors (greens, blues, blushes, pale corals), iridescent accessories, and pale gold and silver metallics. ).  Try some gold or silver sandals this summer if you don't already have some. I wore mine out last year. You can wear them with so much and they really do up the glamour ante.  I love boho and menswear on other people but it doesn't work for me, either. Suz on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884385 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:23:27 +0000 Suz 1884385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sympathizing re the flu...as I sit bundled in loungewear fighting something off myself... You look fabulous in the mermaid colours. No wonder you want to increase the proportion. And you made some great discoveries despite being limited to indoors a lot of the time.  Cardiff girl on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884382 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:57:46 +0000 Cardiff girl 1884382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Having flu twice!Thats just greedy.I hope that you are feeling fully recovered now.I have to say that I love you in the green pencil skirt outfit and having read your ambition to be more glam etc I think that outfit is a keeper.you have fabulous hair which I think you should show off more by wearing less black if you don’t mind me being so bold. Anonymous on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884348 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:33:02 +0000 Anonymous 1884348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am so sorry to hear you were sick not once, but twice.  That has got to have been awful.  I so agree with you.  Crazy comfortable layers are what you need at that time. I would have probably tucked my head under the covers and stopped counting all together.  BUT you preserved!  You learned so much during this time!!!  I am am in awe.  My favorite part of your post was "what I want/need; what I don't want/need).  Something all of us should consider at some point in our style journey.   Feel better.   Katerina on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884336 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:56:33 +0000 Katerina 1884336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am sorry you have been sick two times. And the weather on top of it, wow - seven layers! I can´t even imagine... You have done a great job with your challenge. I love the outfits. The colours really suit you. I especially love no 1, 2, 5 and 6. You had me with the scarfs and gloves. BTW your hairstyle is great! Beth Ann on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884334 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:54:34 +0000 Beth Ann 1884334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the idea of "mermaid" colors for you!  I can see it working with your idea for glamour, as well as with your lovely coloring.   Here's hoping for an early spring!  The blush scarf is an awesome brightening agent for your warm winter darks! kkards on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884329 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:46:27 +0000 kkards 1884329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 5) I was able to get more specific about what I need in my closet, and what I don't need anymore of... 7) FUTURE OUTFIT GOALS: More polished, glamorous, elegant, sexy, pin-up/retro/rockabilly, and more color. Less menswear, unless it's Valmont-y or sleek. Like the first WIW. I loved that. well, the weather might not have been perfect, and the items might not have been perfect, but it seems to me, the outcome, IE what you learned, was. love where you are going and I'm looking forward to seeing more polished, glamorous etc outfits. Helena on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884322 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:30:43 +0000 Helena 1884322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look lovely in these, and I agree, your description of your mermaid palette made me smile; it's perfect! Christina F. on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884315 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:05:04 +0000 Christina F. 1884315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love these outfits on you--they're all very sleek and flattering. That blue on the sweater dress is stunning with your coloring. I love the "mermaid" colors too! Sara L. on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884298 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:32:42 +0000 Sara L. 1884298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh man, being sick twice is the worst! I had the flu around Xmas and I'm really hoping I don't catch it again.  I like your description of "mermaid" colors - perfect for the colors you describe.  Fun outfits and you look really good in the hat in #5. Elizabeth P on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884295 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:14:53 +0000 Elizabeth P 1884295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry to hear you were sick twice this winter, that really sucks!  It sounds like despite this, you gained some great insight into your wardrobe, and your needs/wants going forward.  So I'd say the challenge was a success! Outfit favs are 1,2,6.  Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "30x30 Summary: ".. aft agley"" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-summary-aft-agley#post-1884291 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:09:17 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1884291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well.   I didn't get derailed - exactly - but January has been a month of reeeeally really ridiculously cold (for Atlanta) weather, plus my second (and entirely different) flu since early December.   I spent a good deal of it bundled up in loungewear, and working from home.     In most of the photos below, I'm wearing up to seven layers of clothing, including tights and undergarments.   I had an entire second outfit underneath that blue sweaterdress. I learned a lot of things: 1)  When the temperature drops, or I'm feeling sick, I really don't care about style.   I just want to be warm.    2)  I had 29 items.. until I counted loungewear and layering bits.   Then, it was closer to 40.    And for me... this is only relevant if I'm travelling for an extended period with limited or no laundry access. 3)   Having a 30-item limit made me dig a little deeper into scarves, jewelry, and bags.   Alas, I did not get to dig into my shoes like I'd hoped:  snow, ice, rain, or just plain too-freakin-cold... all of these conditions precluded anything that wasn't boots. 4)    I got more specific about what I want in my closet, and what I don't want.     Wants:  mermaid colors (greens, blues, blushes, pale corals), iridescent accessories, and pale gold and silver metallics.  I have an eye on a pair of white J Brand Maria jeans.   I also want more pin-up, more glamour.   I don't want boho, or anything too RATE.   Also, I'm not loving menswear for myself. 5)   I was  able to get more specific about what I need in my closet, and what I don't need anymore of.   Need:  some t-shirt bras, another pair of loose loungewear pants, some camis.  A summer capsule of shorts, 3-4 tees in mermaid colors, and summer sandals or flats.    Don't need:  Any more dresses.   Any more skirts.   Any more black tops.  Any more toppers.  Any more footwear that isn't for summer. I didn't always like the 30x30, but it was a good exercise in seeing the potential in my closet. 6)  I had some orphans that I did not get around to wearing, because of the temps and loungewear-flu days.    7)  FUTURE OUTFIT GOALS:   More polished, glamorous, elegant, sexy, pin-up/retro/rockabilly, and more color.    Less menswear, unless it's Valmont-y or sleek.   Like the first WIW.   I loved that. Final count: Toppers that I wear indoors:  5  (3 black zip-up, 1 sky-blue zip-up, 1 dark green) Sweaters:  5 (Black, White, Seafoam, Coral, Navy) Jeans:  3 pairs Dress:  1  (navy blue sweaterdress) Skirts:  1  (blue-green knit) Button-down blouses:   2  (dark peacock blue, pink) Long-sleeve tops:  3  (all black:  v-neck, mockneck, crewneck) Leggings:  2  (this does not include the retired pair I've previously mentioned) Short-sleeve top:  6 ( 2 black, 2 white, 2 blush) Short sleeve bodysuit:  1 (black) I have 29 items by this count, but these numbers do not include loungewear tees and pants, which would add another 8-10 items to the count. I did not take enough pictures.   Some of these I've posted already, some are new.