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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Elizabeth P on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451990 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 03:11:17 +0000 Elizabeth P 1451990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow Carter, add me to the list of people in awe of your organizing and planning skills. I don't think I can add anything to what others have said. I do look forward to seeing your work wardrobe as well. I like the three you posted, 1 and 3 being my favs. Suz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451954 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 02:07:31 +0000 Suz 1451954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabulous job, Carter. Like the others, I'm in love with the skinnies/ ankle pants outfits on you. Partly it is because it's a silhouette that truly works on you -- very flattering. Partly it's that it happens to be such a cohesive capsule so all those outfits look delicious lined up together. But also, it injects a bit more "modern" in your classic than the other mini-capsules seem to do. Having said that, like CocoLion, I really see the value of having some superb traditional, conservative outfits on hand for occasions that call for those. Especially with certain kinds of clients. So you are completely set for whatever comes your way.  Carole on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451873 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:17:27 +0000 Carole 1451873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is great, Carter! You can see everything all spread out in one photo...taking notes for use in my Stylebook app. I love that you can see at a glance everything in your capsule....this had to take quite a commitment to organize and put this together. Applause applause! Susie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451826 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 22:05:27 +0000 Susie 1451826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awww, thanks for the shout out, Carter! I have to agree with the others who say they really like the long over lean styles on you. I also have a preference for the outfits with the solid tops rather than patterns but that's probably just my own bias. I am jealous of your temps! We are usually finished with winter by now but we had sleet and snow last night and I am quite ready for some warmer weather. Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451765 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:06:01 +0000 Anonymous 1451765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Please can you fly over and sort my wardrobe out? Seriously, great job!  Of the first batch of outfits, I prefer the solid colours and I think the lightest bone sweater looks best with the light jeans. Love all the longer length tunic/sweaters... and your shirts are wonderful too. I can't say much about bags as I'm not much of a bag lady, but I like Aida's idea for a metallic one.  You are looking very elegant if I may say in all photos. Alassë on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451724 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:09:40 +0000 Alassë 1451724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great job! AM on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451713 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:40:08 +0000 AM 1451713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the first two images of your work outfits. Still debating on drinking a RedBull. I did pull out some sandals and tidied up the closet floor. It's a snow day. You are really so inspiring. Damn work is getting in the way. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451695 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:47:18 +0000 carter 1451695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ BC, I sell residential real estate. My office is 42 feet from my closet:-). It's only when I have to meet a client/do a showing that I have to pay attention to how I'm dressed. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451693 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:43:44 +0000 carter 1451693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Angie! I'm messing around with the Spring work capsule now. I'm not loving it, but it's ok. I'd prefer not to buy anything specifically for work since my son graduates next year, and we haven't decided what we're going to do. I'm voting for radical change...so we'll see! Back to the capsule...no jeans, more structured/business casual so I can meet a client at his or her office, pitch a listing, caravan, etc. I've tried LOTS of options so far this morning, but only a few outfits have made the cut so far. Of the ones below, the first is my favorite. The others feel fine, but there's no wow. Direction help? PS...shocked you like the skinnies/ankle pants best! Thought you'd go for the bootcuts. Mellllls on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version/page/2#post-1451676 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:15:36 +0000 Mellllls 1451676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh no worries carter.  i am not going to complain on a snow day :)  i have been loving button downs recently too. i  think because i've been able to get some that are more fluid fitting than stiff.  my favorites are from the limited. AM on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451613 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:42:13 +0000 AM 1451613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really want to pull all my spring clothes out from storage and start doing this sort of planning (I love planning). But I keep thinking that I need to down a can of RedBull to muster up the sort of energy required. The cold and snow are really zapping my energy these days. Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451611 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:41:45 +0000 Anonymous 1451611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What great capsules! You look great in the button-ups, and I love your long cardigan. I agree with Angie that the skinny pants are the best, but all of your outfits are fab. I don't know what kind of office you work in, but those clothes could all be worn at my casual office. Angie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451608 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:38:01 +0000 Angie 1451608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ * APPLAUSE* Look at you all stored. You TRULY enjoy planning and organizing, Carter. I'm glad that you can take those skills and make them work effectively for your style.  Dare I say I like the Skinnies and Ankle Jeans Capsule best. LOVE all your comfy flats. How will your work capsule differ?  carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451601 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:18:59 +0000 carter 1451601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, computer was acting up, so I had to hit submit before I lost my response! Kkards, the orange bag with the grommets...I was wondering if this one would make the cut. I have a boho alter ego that loves that bag, but maybe I'll just have to tuck her away for a bit longer. Sadie, hooray for house to ourselves! Hope you have a wonderful time playing in your closet. Regarding orphans...the plaid shirt is probably the most orphan-ish item. Hopefully I just need to figure out how to style it because I really like the colors and the gauzy material. It was one of those "must add something to the order to get free shipping" items from the end of season last year. AM, so pleased you found this helpful. It was quite a good exercise for me, because I was really stuck on the "nothing fits me right now" whine. See my response to Sadie above for the plaid shirt issues;-). carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451599 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:09:01 +0000 carter 1451599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good morning, ladies! The dog and I were quite a bit lazier than usual this morning. It was wonderful! Debbie, thanks! I'm really enjoying the long cardigans. I almost didn't buy the white/gray striped one because I already had the other. So glad I did. I like having a dark one and a light one. Mellllls, I knew our weather might be an issue for some;-) Happy to have the button down love. I had no interest in them last Spring. Now I'm really looking forward to them. Go figure... Firecracker, thank you. You're actually a great inspiration for the long lean lines, longer cardi/skinnies. Really liking this silhouette this year. Deborah, thanks! There's something about a long top layer that just feels put together.You do this so well! CocoLion, you're right. The skinnies/ankle jeans silhouette is new for me, and I'm really liking it. I hope that having done this, complete with outfit pics, will get me past the morning ritual of staring at my closet cluelessly;-) Crutcher, I do like the black Chico's jeans, but I'm not sure I'd buy them again. They are very stretchy, so they seem to fit no matter what my scale says. That part I like. My struggle with them right now is in the length. I have long legs (relatively speaking), and the pants legs have shrunk over time. I'm going to try pulling on the hems while wet to see if that helps. If not, my shoe choices are limited to flats with these. Summer, if it's any consolation, we're back to 54 degrees today;-). Thanks for the love of the skinnies/long sweater group. So much fun to see my new fave meet with good reviews! Karie, ah....you know I love some color and some crazy pants too! Both are well represented in my work wardrobe. I didn't get to play around with it last night (well, actually I elected to have a glass of wine and revel in what it feels like to control the remote control;-)) I hear you on the foot challenges. Glad you found a solution. Hopefully I will too. AM on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451540 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:30:26 +0000 AM 1451540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a truly inspiring post. Thank you. I really appreciate your organization, planning -- the counts of items really helps this newbie. I like the silhouettes - great straight, bootcut, and skinnies. Tops with asymmetrical hem, long cardigans, different shaped tunics, button-downs. It's all great and diverse. The only item I'm not wild about is the plaid shirt. Everything else looks wonderful. I enjoy the bags and shoes adding interest while your looks are very simple and chic. The coral shirt is also a great color on you. Black and tan also seems like a very winning combination on you. This is such a helpful post and you have a very enviable capsule. I'm tagging this as a favorite for reference! Sadie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451531 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:14:57 +0000 Sadie 1451531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the capsules! I should try the capsule idea! Do you have any "orphans" or have you planned pretty well in your shopping? I too have 36 hours alone in the house and will be playing in my closet (or binge-watching House of Cards...) kkards on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451513 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:51:54 +0000 kkards 1451513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i almost stopped at the 1st picture ---75F, so not fair, its snowing here just in time for my morning commute. sooooo looking forward to. anyway, i love the way you have flipped the light/dark from top to bottom in the bootleg collection. my fav of those looks is the last, the light on light is fab, current and IMO perfect for taking you thru the iffy temps of early spring straight thru to the start of summer. i also love the 3rd photo, i like the tan pants with the dark sweater (and the pointy toe).  the button down collection is also good, i especially like the denim/chambray shirts. and love the shoes in this capsule.  love.love.love the long sweaters in the last capsule….what a fab silhouette on you.   great bag collection, the only one i'm not feeling is the one with the grommets  i just want to say that i'm so impressed with your organization and thoroughness! Karie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451502 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:09:52 +0000 Karie 1451502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow are you organized! Your capsule looks great and you have a lot of great options. I love the colors in the button-down shirt collection, so maybe add more color in other areas as well. I'm a lover of crazy pants, so I might add some patterned pants to go with those solid tops. I do like the idea of another pair of pointy toed shoes if your feet can manage with them. Since my foot surgery, I've been wearing those "Ball of Foot" inserts that you buy at the drugstore and they help a lot. Subtract about 70 degrees to your temps and that's what I'm dealing with! Summer on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451494 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:34:15 +0000 Summer 1451494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ First off, Carter, can you please stop bragging about the 75 degrees.  Here in the UK we are celebrating just getting into double figures! Secondly, how delicious to have a day to yourself playing in you closet; your efforts have certainly paid off.  You have lots of lovely options here, and everything looks good to my eye.  I have to agree with others that the skinnies/long sweater looks are just stunning on you. crutcher on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451489 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:35:56 +0000 crutcher 1451489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (You lie..it is not 75 degrees anywhere in the universe...Shame on you...smile) Do you like the Chico black jeans?...I am not much of a Chico shopper but i am looking for black jeans... The skinnies outfits look wonderful..I love your neutrals best...Longish sweaters make the proper top piece... I am most impressed at how organized you are... CocoLion on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451453 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:27:27 +0000 CocoLion 1451453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had to smile at the "30 hours of the house to myself" thing.  Do we throw a wild party?  Of course not.  We play with our clothes! #7 looks like newer style direction for you.  You look fantastic in each and every one of these.  This is a stylish and figure-flattering silhouette -- with your long legs you wear crops and flats beautifully.  The outfits in 3 and 5 look a bit more conservative.  I'm one who likes to have options ranging from modern to more traditional, depending on the occasion, location and types of people I'm going to be around.  I think your Spring capsule will make it a simple pleasure to get dressed every day. Deborah on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451452 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:25:29 +0000 Deborah 1451452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice work!  I love the skinnies and long sweater capsule.  Some fabulous looks there. Firecracker (Sharan) on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451439 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 05:32:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1451439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These outfits are all fantastic, Carter. You wear all of these silhouettes so well. I have a soft spot for the skinnies outfits, especially. The last three in that capsule are my favorites of all, for the modern feel and the super long, lean lines. I'm beyond impressed with your organization. And I always like your hair--looks great on you, and it suits your style. Mellllls on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451401 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:48:09 +0000 Mellllls 1451401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sigh....snow is on the way here.  but i love your button down capsule! Debbie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451399 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:46:01 +0000 Debbie 1451399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Everything looks great! I wish I could get that organized. I really like the cardigans. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451396 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:41:24 +0000 carter 1451396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beth Ann, great suggestions. I have no problem sizing up in clothes to get the fit I want, but it never occurred to me to do the same thing with shoes simply because of the toe box (Length, yes). Brilliant. A taller toe box might also keep the vamp of a slightly heeled shoe from digging into my scar. Wider V of course makes perfect sense as well. I'm on a mission now! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451394 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:33:17 +0000 carter 1451394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Jackiec. It felt like a very disorganized process, so I'm so glad it ended up with some semblence of order:-) I will do my best to find some shoes that elongate similarly to pointy pumps. Surely there must be something. I definitely agree that it's a better look. Shevia, I definitely need the outfit reminders. I can't visualize anything first thing in the morning! You also picked my two favorite button-ups! Especially the tencel tunic...I just love it. Beth Ann on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451393 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:32:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1451393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow!  You did some serious planning!  You have a nice wardrobe for the start of the season -- and a little room for updates!  You have great skill at creating consistent, but varied, dressing formulas. I have burly big toes.  Seriously, they're like turkey drumsticks!  Pointy toes are doubly difficult, when they need to accommodate the toes and my wide forefoot!  I've found two things helpful:  Firstly, I usually size up.  Most importantly, I find that a wider angle "V" -- shorter and more abrupt on the foot --- works far better at making room for the toes.  Lastly, a taller toe box --- hard to find in a flat -- keeps me comfy! Of course, the only shoes I'm wearing now are my painting shoes.  Updates on that later! Jaime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/also-ready-for-spring--casual-version#post-1451385 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:17:51 +0000 Jaime 1451385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is so organized! I love that you have actual outfit shots included - I have a hard time visualizing outfits otherwise. I agree with Aida that if you could find comfortable pointy toes, you will be set. I like the denim button up and the pink one especially. I was eyeing the bucket bag as a fun way to be trendy. Not just because I just thrifted another one of course :-)!