https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:36:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161979 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:20:59 +0000 Sal 2161979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the post Liesbeth. I love the colours you choose and think you have a quietly chic style. I too found shopping and wardrobe management soothing this year. I do agree that nit planning too much for 2022 is a good idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161971 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:01:37 +0000 Angie 2161971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Liesbeth</b>, Organized Emotional Shopping FTW </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161955 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:46:30 +0000 slim cat 2161955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great pieces - love soft blue/greens colors for you and very excited to see more lilac ( one of elusive colors for me ). Nicely done!</p> <p>I'm often had the feeling you described like "continue to move back and forth between resignment and panic" ( ice cream, Netflix and little shopping to the rescue ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161891 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:17:42 +0000 Liesbeth 2161891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Ledonna and LaPed!<br /> FI, sometimes a list based purchase is necessary to stretch the use of your existing pieces like a warm topper or turtleneck. But when you have a pretty complete and functional wardrobe, I suppose that's when it's better to evolve to love at first sight pieces :). Fun fact, I did get two of those online this year. Both had a print I was drawn too and happened to fit well too. The print was probably decisive in 'falling in love' purely from a pic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161873 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:36:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2161873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your finds all fit together so well! I hear you on wanting more serendipity to your purchases. I’ve got a couple things on my list that have been there for over a year, because I can’t see hammering them out according to specs and expecting them to work out well—I’d much rather keep my eyes peeled for “the one” and yes, that approach works better when one is actually in proximity to things being sold, aka a store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161621 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:52:55 +0000 LaPed 2161621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful additions. I love the colour palette and the great variety of knitwear. I hope you find some ways to use that cute little crossbody bag!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161592 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:12:52 +0000 Ledonna N. 2161592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your choices are so beautiful. My favorite is the fur collar so many options with that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161571 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:13:36 +0000 Liesbeth 2161571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Minaminu! Maybe it's good to change the perspective in that any preloved purchase is a good thing :).<br />Angie, your compliment means a lot to me. Thanks to you I did try this year to let my emotions guide me more.<br />Torontogirl, not making too many plans is self-protection mostly ;). During this pandemic I continue to move back and forth between resignment and panic (when every plan keeps falling through) ... It's good to know these feelings come and go though.<br />Nemosmom, thank you so much. Good thing we have plenty of online ordering options here ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161464 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:41:17 +0000 nemosmom 2161464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new additions are just so darn perfect - you have clearly identified the palette and silhouettes that work for you.&nbsp; Congrats on building a functional casual capsule - certainly tricky, given the pandemic!!&nbsp; I can't wait to see your color capsules in the coming year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161433 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:19:37 +0000 Helena 2161433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome job! I especially can't wait to see how this evolved for you Liesbeth!</p> <p>"<i>Evolve from list-based wants to serendipitous purchases (not for true wardrobe needs but for statement items)</i>."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>And I love your easy-going attitude ... wise to stay flexible given the uncertainty right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161420 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:06:21 +0000 Angie 2161420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BEAUTIFUL, and everything screams <b>Liesbeth!</b></p> <p>You are focused, patient, sensible, thoughtful about your style and wardrobe, and disciplined ...... with a good deal of emotion thrown into the mix. You do the legwork and reap the rewards.&nbsp;</p> <p>*applause*</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161393 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:07:17 +0000 Minaminu 2161393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you bought some very nice pieces this year! Well done for looking into second hand items, it takes patience and a bit of serendipity! Out of the 21 new items that I bought this year, only 4 were preloved - which is better than the year before as it was only 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161383 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:25:56 +0000 Liesbeth 2161383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rachy! I think so too!<br /> Wow Carla, big praise from you, thank you so much. Btw it took me almost this full year to get back used to my 'natural' hair and I don't think I'll ever NOT have a love-hate relationship, but neither do I feel like getting the perm back right now. (If it even were possible. Hairdressers closed again for foreseeable future.) We'll see :)<br /> Suntiger, yes, and don't they play nice together too?<br /> Cardiffgirl, thanks, I'll look into it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161376 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:38:50 +0000 Cardiff girl 2161376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This all sounds very sensible and very much in line with my shopping plans going forward.FYI some charity shops do offers returns with receipt or at least in store try on . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161367 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:50:55 +0000 Anonymous 2161367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yay to the lilac, aubergine additions! And love those soft greens for you too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161361 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:31:26 +0000 Carla 2161361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Challenging as this year has been, you’ve managed to have a stand-out &nbsp;2020 (IMO). &nbsp;I believe it’s your first full year post perm grow out, and I have to say I really prefer your hairstyle as you’ve worn it this year. &nbsp;You have a beautiful modern aesthetic that looks minimalist without being austere. &nbsp;Your experimentation and adoption of interesting silhouettes puts you ahead of the curve style wise and your WIW posts are inspirational euro-chic street style (even if mostly stay at home!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161349 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:42:42 +0000 rachylou 2161349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did a great job this year, IMO. Acquired many real winners! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-2020-wrap-up#post-2161345 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:27:31 +0000 Liesbeth 2161345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Time for my end-of-year review and a quick look forward! My 2020 resolutions were to focus on underrepresented wardrobe categories: basics and casual wear. I was also going to invest in strategic higher quality pieces in the outerwear and bag department. Little did I know at that time that 2020 would be an excellent year to stay dedicated...</p> <p>Investment pieces:<br /> I got a really nice winter coat in January after much mulling over it with you guys. Still super glad I bit the bullet as it’s the only outerwear I own keeping me truly warm on icy winter walks.<br /> Later this year I bought an amazing cognac backpack to class up my out-and-about presentation.<br /> I kept up my low-key search for a great crossbody bag for work, but did not come across anything fitting the bill completely. The shops being closed for several months with restricted Covid-proof shopping in between obviously did not help. My disappointment in this regard may have partly spurred on one of my two complete mishaps this year, a cheaper but fab crossbody that sadly turned out to be too small.</p> <p>Basics (not pictured):<br /> Sometime during our first lockdown and right after when the stores reopened I was quite uninspired to shop so it was easy to focus on the basics I so very much needed to replenish. I found some bras and undies, comfortable socks and workout wear… I may need another bra top up again soon so perhaps I’ll finally be convinced to join in Angie’s start of the year refreshes.</p> <p>Casual wear:<br /> I was so relieved in March to have focused on casual wear early because it meant I had a small capsule ready when it was suddenly strictly working from home. And I had a real alternative to sweatpants (power to you if you can feel strong and capable working from home in sweatpants but I can’t). I added a couple more items in the summer and fall so I feel like this year I successfully built a functional casual wardrobe.</p> <p>Other:<br /> My focal points for 2020 were not to the exclusion of all other types of clothes, just meant to direct my budget. I did get some accessories, a pair of metallic brogues, a nice midi skirt, a dress, a blazer, a blouse and a pair of work trousers too. Shopping online and thinking over potential purchases remained an important distraction to me this year (when I know some of you were not at all inspired while self-isolating). Most of these ‘other’ pieces have already been worn despite hardly ever going into the office.</p> <p>At the end of the year I ventured into second-hand shopping, with some hits, some misses and some to-be-decided. I don’t think it really is for me what with the difficulty in assessing fit and the impossibility to return. It doesn’t work very well with my intention to buy more things I absolutely love either. Still, an option I may revisit from time to time.</p> <p>I’m generally happy with my year in fashion, mainly because of the casual wear upgrade.</p> <p>For 2021 I’m trying not to plan too much because it’s all so uncertain when things will return to normal. But I’m now definitely in wardrobe maintenance mode and foresee the following next steps in my style evolution:<br /> Better upkeep of basics<br /> Keep adding more color in the form of color capsules (with a new one centered on lilac-aubergine)<br /> Evolve from list-based wants to serendipitous purchases (not for true wardrobe needs but for statement items).</p> <p>Last but not least I stand by my general style resolutions to really wear what I have, to mindfully add pieces that expand the possibilities of my wardrobe, and to keep prioritizing quality and sustainability.</p> <p>Happy holidays! </p>