https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:47:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118188 Sun, 03 May 2020 15:59:08 +0000 nemosmom 2118188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I hesitated to ask if it fits well; I would wear it anyway ;)</p> <p>LisaP - these are Dr. Scholls “wander up” slip ons. They are incredibly comfortable and not sweaty in summer. I love them so much, I have them in two colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118179 Sun, 03 May 2020 15:42:59 +0000 Anonymous 2118179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow- you did a great job on the Birks ! &nbsp;And - what sneakers are you wearing in the pic with the trench .....which is super cool on you .....? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118178 Sun, 03 May 2020 15:40:08 +0000 Angie 2118178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THAT TRENCH IS SPECTACULAR WITH YOUR HAIR!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118165 Sun, 03 May 2020 14:21:39 +0000 nemosmom 2118165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you all so much for the kind comments! I fell head-over-heels for the trench. Completely and utterly impractical, for the most part, but I love it!&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sal - it IS a slow process. I just shouldn't be so stubborn about it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>kellygirl - YES! I am anxious to pack up sweaters, too. Our forecast says 40s-50s and rain all next week <br /></div><br />Shevia - It will be so interesting to see how charity shops deal with a surge of incoming donations - it seems like everyone is editing these days.&nbsp; Pieces I've posted online aren't moving either. Makes me even MORE hesitant to shop.</p> <p>Brooklyn, karen, and Runcarla - let's see your projects!!</p> <p>Christina - yes! I've discovered many sensory issues with the increased workload chained to my desk. I can't be too hot or too cold and clothes have to be drapey and soft.</p> <p><div>Jenni - aww, thank you! I am curious, why no trench for you?</div><div><br /></div><div>slimcat, Janet, LisaP, Rachylou, TG, Angie, Joy - thank you!</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118156 Sun, 03 May 2020 11:17:21 +0000 Brooklyn 2118156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench is fabulous on you! Good job on the birks too. Summer is very punishing on footwear. I’m doing some dye projects too at the moment. Having a crack at tie dye! Let’s just say lockdown is helping me to explore my RATE side </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118132 Sun, 03 May 2020 03:18:37 +0000 Jaime 2118132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench is spectacular on you! Around here the charity shops are closed to donations - until they reopen there is no way they can process everyone's stay at home discards. I am curious to see how that will play out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118114 Sun, 03 May 2020 01:53:41 +0000 Sal 2118114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench is gorgeous on you!!&nbsp; And you have done a wonderful refurbishing job on the birks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>And yes stay at home style is different to going to the office or going to the manufacturing facility etc..&nbsp; And working out what works and what doesn't does take some time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118106 Sun, 03 May 2020 00:36:55 +0000 kellygirl 2118106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fab trench on you and stellar dye job on the Birks. The new color is so perfect for you. I just packed up all my sweaters into a plastic bin for storage. I was so sick of them--seems like cool weather has been dragging on forever even here in the bay area. Looking forward to seeing the repurposed items. The denim tote sounds especially useful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118102 Sun, 03 May 2020 00:09:06 +0000 Carla 2118102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That trench is THE BOMB!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Yeah. &nbsp;I’m looking over my clothes for ‘make-over’ candidates. ;-)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118086 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:15:47 +0000 Christina F. 2118086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh that tench is wonderful on you!&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I’m very sensitive to the texture of clothes right now too! Even though I dress for work at home I want to be as comfortable as possible.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118084 Sat, 02 May 2020 22:12:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2118084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you are so beautiful! I can’t have seen a pic for a while. That trench is amazing. A trench is something I have never owned.<br /> I like the new colour of your Birks as well. Amazing job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118077 Sat, 02 May 2020 21:17:20 +0000 slim cat 2118077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab trench and great results from re-dying the Birks to the rust color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118074 Sat, 02 May 2020 20:54:25 +0000 nemosmom 2118074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s the amazing trench! It’s not styled, but I wore it today, around the neighborhood for a few laps, and driving to a friend’s house to honk and wish her happy birthday from the driveway. It was 68F (now raining. Ugh) but it was fun to put the jacket on for a while.... I love the collar and pockets!! Excuse the makeup-free zombie face. I didn’t have the energy for it (and hey, sunglasses!)</p> <p>I pulled out my Birks, but decided they needed a refurb before they make it into rotation this year. Before they were an olive-ish taupe... I re-dyed them to “rust”. Here’s the before and after. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118015 Sat, 02 May 2020 13:27:09 +0000 Anonymous 2118015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The denim tote is a great way to repurpose jeans. I have a denim tote that is a grocery store workhorse. It can handle canned goods when many totes cannot. The trench looks stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2118003 Sat, 02 May 2020 12:38:11 +0000 nemosmom 2118003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thanks, everyone!&nbsp; I had a bit of a guilt-filled chuckle when I realized one of my favorite purchases was yet another piece I can't wear right away. I guess I have a slow learning curve :\. I will report back on the tote and wrist warmers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenn - thanks for the info about customs! It's coming from Lithuania. I emailed the seller last night; they are closed for the weekend, but I hope to hear back soon. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117921 Fri, 01 May 2020 21:12:51 +0000 Helena 2117921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing ideas for repurposing items! It's great that you're embracing your stay at home style to suit you for the pandemic and beyond. You always look fab and now can focus on amazing casual lifestyle clothing! Can't wait to see the trench on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117896 Fri, 01 May 2020 19:33:09 +0000 Jenn 2117896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sooo frustrating about those linen shirts. I ordered a face mask from a friend in Colorado and watched the tracking go from Colorado to Portland &nbsp;to upstate New York (where it was put on a truck for delivery) before it finally made its way to SoCal.</p> <p>I also totally understand where you're coming from when you say that seeing people navigate stay-at-home style has been reassuring. It's been a reminder for me that spending most of my time at home means I have different needs than someone with a different lifestyle and that's the way it should be!&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope you get to wear your beautiful new trench soon, and I'm with Angie. &nbsp;Let's see some photos!</p> </p> <p>ETA on the linen: If the package was coming from Europe, my husband has had orders returned to sender recently because they weren't allowing European packages into the country from customs. Might be worth checking with the seller if you haven't already,</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117894 Fri, 01 May 2020 19:25:11 +0000 rachylou 2117894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench is fantastic. Nice idea for the sweater. And I’m all for the drapey shirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117873 Fri, 01 May 2020 16:40:45 +0000 Angie 2117873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>"watching others navigate their own stay home style has been strangely reassuring" = </i>a<i></i>nother silver lining!&nbsp;</p> <p>I WANT TO SEE YOUR TRENCH ON YOU! It must be absolutely spectacular with your hair :)</p> <p>Please share your finished repurposed items. I'm intrigued! Good for you, and rock on.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117871 Fri, 01 May 2020 16:27:36 +0000 Janet 2117871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever reworking ideas! I also love that trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117863 Fri, 01 May 2020 15:34:24 +0000 Anonymous 2117863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm - LOVE that vintage trench, and no kidding you're eager to wear it! &nbsp;Great idea for using some old denim too - that tote bag is pretty cute. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117862 Fri, 01 May 2020 15:21:46 +0000 karen13 2117862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you post a WIW of the trench - it looks amazing. And what a great idea for the denimtote. I may copy. I have don’t have a big fabric stash and have been eyeing some sweaters and such for repurposing too.</p> <p>So frustrating about the missing tops! But sometimes things randomly turn up so crossing my fingers.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-update#post-2117858 Fri, 01 May 2020 15:08:47 +0000 nemosmom 2117858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Hi fabbers! It's that time of year when it feels like winter will never end and I am ready to toss all my sweaters.&nbsp; I am taking a couple days off work to breathe, and do a seasonal closet switchover, and thought it would be a good time for an update.<br /></div><div><br />It turns out that my lifestyle in lockdown isn't much different than it was before all this. Other than shuttling kids, and the occasional errand, I rarely leave the house. I thought something was wrong with me that I couldn't figure out why my wardrobe felt 'off', and have to admit, watching others navigate their own stay home style has been strangely reassuring.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am happy I sorted my loungewear capsule late last year. My Uniqlo black joggers have become an essential and a workhorse - 94 wears since November (split between two pairs, when I added a backup in January) and have not pilled or faded at all. I considered adding a summer-weight pair, but honestly, I have plenty of other bottoms. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Most of my purchases this year have been secondhand. A favorite addition is a funky leather trench I bought from a vintage shop in February. If the rain would stop, I would love to wear it around the block... I ordered two linen shirts from a favorite etsy shop in January, and tracking shows they landed in Chicago on March 10th. The post office is *still* looking for the package... I am not hopeful it will turn up. :(<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am paying more attention to fabric. A button-up shirt used to be an<br /> essential for me. I wore them A LOT when I worked OITW, but found them too crisp/stiff for at-home life. I thrifted one in tencel, and one in<br /> cotton/silk blend that drape nicely and can be worn almost year-round. I LOVE them.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Because donation places are closed, I'm trying to find ways to re-purpose old clothes. I accidentally felted a favorite cowl that I knitted from baby alpaca (it got mixed in with a hot water load of towels). It will be turned into <a rel="nofollow" href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/2012/10/28/fingerless-mittens-from-an-old-felted-sweater/">fingerless mittens</a> that should be great for crazy-early mornings on the computer. A pile of old denim will be made into a Harvey's-inspired tote similar to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://christiechase.blogspot.com/2010/03/156denim-vacation-tote.html">this one</a>.</div></p>