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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Another Jan/Feb recap https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php lyn67 on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311507 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:13:14 +0000 lyn67 2311507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Delighted by your lillac/lavender items!!! And what a good job you did revisiting your wardrobe--I'm inspired on many fronts, now!:-) Tanya on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311505 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:04:01 +0000 Tanya 2311505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sal, thank you!  I am reasonably sure I could get way with the carefully styled white jeans at work, if for no other reason than for the fact that there still aren't many people around, most are still working heavily from home.   Some days have more people than others, so I could choose the white jeans for days where there aren't many people around at all.   Very interesting to hear about your transitional weather, as we are the opposite here.  Transition periods are relatively short, and we have long and hot summers, and winters are mild but definitely distinct from the transitional seasons. Jaime, thanks! Thank you. Bijou!  Your new pieces are lovely, especially the boots.  The boots really scream "Bijou" to me, can 't wait to see how you style them. Bijou on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311495 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:25:19 +0000 Bijou 2311495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So glad you got the purple JCrew items - perfect for you! I am looking forward to your Spring and Summer themes. I like the January sales too. I bought shearling boots and a raincoat on deep discount in January in advance of my winter. Whilst there is no snow where I live, I still like the après ski look and will have fun with these boots! Jaime on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311446 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:48:22 +0000 Jaime 2311446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very thoughtful review and beautiful new pieces.  Sal on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311429 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 02:35:13 +0000 Sal 2311429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could see white dressy jeans with leather shoes and a woven top being very work appropriate - hope you win! Love the purples and your planning and thought around themes and capsules is impressive. Last year I did my seasonal switches much later than planned due to a long warm autumn and a long cool spring.  But I think we have more mid temperature weather here and less extreme heat and cold - so my transitional pieces are the biggest part of my closet. Tanya on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311421 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:23:25 +0000 Tanya 2311421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for the input, Jessikams!   I am pretty decided about the white jeans.  Their main purpose is to be worn outside of work.  Wearing them to work would be just trying to get a bit more wear out of them.   I do not really wear chinos.  White skirt is a great idea, but it would serve a completely different purpose for me than white jeans. Thank you vey much, Angie.  The edit was a lot of work.   I will definitely post my work trip travel capsule when I figure it out - still undecided on several outfits. Angie on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311328 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:57:08 +0000 Angie 2311328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ooh! And please share your travel capsule with us too. Work dress code will be interesting.  Angie on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311327 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:56:11 +0000 Angie 2311327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOOOHOOOO :) APPLAUDING YOUR THOUGHTFUL AND THOROUGH EDIT!!!  WELL DONE, Tanya!  I'm pretty sure you can wear tailored wide leg white jeans - dressed up - to work :)  The purple items here are very YOU, and they fit seamlessly into your style!  Jessikams on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311238 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:21:48 +0000 Jessikams 2311238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are you decided about the white jeans? Maybe light chinos would scratch the itch and fit into the work dress code? Or, I keep reading about how white skirts are very in right now… Tanya on "Another Jan/Feb recap" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-janfeb-recap#post-2311204 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:48:02 +0000 Tanya 2311204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like the idea of regular recaps some Fabbers have been doing, so joining in.  Thank you all for the inspiration! It took me almost two months to complete a big closet edit, in a number of separate instances, one category at a time. The key was to try on really everything.  I edited out about 20% of my wardrobe, which was a big number of items, since my wardrobe is large.  My storage situation is much better than before, but still a little uncomfortable.  It would probably take another 20% of the current number to get to a comfortable place.   Next edit is end of May when I switch from spring to summer theme, however that one is not going to be nearly as big, so it will probably take a couple of edits to reach the goal.  Edited items have been separated into donate pile (already out of my place), recycle pile and several consignment piles for three different local places that work  the best for me.   It is probably going to take some time to get all of those items out.  There are also various groups of items needing different types of attention (special cleaning, tailoring, de-pilling, etc.), so whatever is not successful, will end up out during the next edit. My winter Dark Romance theme has worked very well for me, and overall I am pleased how that went.  I will keep at it until a business trip mid March, after which I will switch to my spring theme.  I have looked a little at Fall 2023 runways, and noticed that Romantic Goth looks are still trending, so chances are high I will repeat the theme next winter, too, with some small updates.  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.essence.com/fashion/essence-trend-report-nyfw-fall-winter-2023/">https://www.essence.com/fashio.....nter-2023/</a>. I am well covered with clothing and shoes for this theme,  but could have used some additional accessories, mainly some very specific scarves and belts, so notes were made for the next winter. I have come up with my spring (navy/white -based) and summer (white/black - based) themes and will be posting on those more soon. Based on weather patterns and the fact that I like my summer theme a bit more than the spring one, I will do the spring one for ~10 weeks, until the end of May; and the summer theme for at least 14 weeks, until early September, possibly two weeks longer, up to mid September.    In terms of shopping, I have bought ten new items in January and one in February.   I have edited out many more than 33 pieces so I am good on my 1-in-3-out principle.  I am a sale shopper/item stalker, and January and July are my biggest shopping months as the items from relevant seasons start going on really deep discounts.  Those are also the months when I come up with my themes for the future seasons, so some great deals can be found in advance as trends move slower these days.   The January items were three for winter, one for spring and six for summer; and the February item was a winter one. I will post the Spring/Summer items later when I post the related themes.  The winter items I bought are: 1) & 2) J. Crew lavender velvet blazer and orchid coat - I became slightly obsessed with this J. Crew look that came out in November.   All the items are very me, but there was no real need for them, so I decided to get them only if my sizes survive until really deep sales.  Got the pants around Christmas, and nabbed the jacket and coat in early January.  All of my palettes for the next 4 seasons include purple, so these items will be very versatile.  The coat will work great for early spring too. 3) Black Rag & Bone  waistcoat:  I have been wanting a nice classic vest  the whole season, and was thinking of wool material.  Then I found this one in cotton blend, and realized it would be more versatile as it could work for summer, too. 4) Gap faux leather black pants:   Black (faux) leather pants are essential for the Dark Romance theme.  I have a cropped kick flare pair, however, they are on the shorter side so only work with one pair of my booties, that have super high shaft.   I kept wanting a 2nd longer pair, in a different cut, but wasn't sure if I really needed two pairs of black faux leather pants.  Once I decided I am repeating the theme next winter, and Gap had these for 70% off during President's day sale, the decision was easy. I am now planning for Spring, and trying to be very careful as I have given myself relatively small budget.   I am trying to decide what needs to be bought earlier in the season and thus at a higher price, and what can wait.  I am going to see if I can push the work dress code a little and wear white jeans to work this spring ( officially no jeans allowed), so I need the new wide white jeans relatively early.  Most big retailers here  have Friends & Family discounts in March, so waiting for those to get the white jeans and any other big ticket spring items.