https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:34:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for/page/2#post-1146313 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:15:42 +0000 Mander 1146313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A casual black jacket that can work with anything from a dress to jeans, maybe even office casual, but probably not leather because it tends to be too warm.</p> <p>Also, a black blazer that I can wear with jeans and a sparkly top for a night out. And a tweed-like trouser suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for/page/2#post-1146282 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:55:12 +0000 T 1146282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A navy blue pencil skirt has been on my want list for some time. And a colored blazer - preferably in red. I've come across red blazers - but not the "one"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for/page/2#post-1145872 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:30:46 +0000 rebekahphoto 1145872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A trench coat. Navy, or black,&nbsp;&nbsp;with a hood, single breasted,&nbsp;classic Burberry style, in Gortex.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for/page/2#post-1145836 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:04:18 +0000 Anonymous 1145836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect leather jacket, in a petite size, that's not black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for/page/2#post-1145832 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:02:06 +0000 MRL 1145832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect pair of white jeans. I had two near misses last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145743 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:32:14 +0000 Kristin SF 1145743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black leather dress boots, no ornamentation, with 2.5 inch heel, 13-13.5" shaft height, and 14.5-15" calf circumference. Nonexistent so far! Would like to try on as opposed to ordering from Duo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145717 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:00:45 +0000 Alassë 1145717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Round toe, brown lace up oxfords with slight (0-1.5") heel. Diana's Born heeled&nbsp;oxfords were soo close - but hurt my knee. Argh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145690 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:37:04 +0000 Mo 1145690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The right suede or leather pants. &nbsp;Not biker, not hussy, not $1000. &nbsp;;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145679 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:28:30 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1145679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stylish midheeled loafer-y slipons in leather with just the right angles. Used to LIVE in various incarnations and wear out my fave pairs every few years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145318 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:37:38 +0000 Aquamarine 1145318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All season coat or jacket. Must cover my rear. Must be a neutral color that works with three seasons (I.e., not black). Some shaping, no belt. Textured or quilted. Not shiny. Lined so some warmth for 45-55 degrees. The search goes on and on... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145260 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:59:58 +0000 April 1145260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deep blue leather jacket. &nbsp;Not dark navy, not bright cobalt. &nbsp;Deep, inky blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145235 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:59:10 +0000 Debra 1145235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tall winter white riding boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145227 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:29:33 +0000 anne 1145227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A beach coverup in a breathable fabric&nbsp;and flattering cut.</p> <p>Really good quality long sleeve tees in good quality fabric&nbsp;in black and white, scoopneck, but not so low&nbsp;they can't be worn without a cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145200 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:45:37 +0000 Gigi 1145200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the leather jacket camp too. I'll settle for faux...but I can't even find something that fits right in faux that doesn't make me look like I came out of a Star Wars movie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145182 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:25:13 +0000 Suja 1145182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting! The hard to find items seem to be mostly suits and jackets and in certain colors. Makes sense because these items must fit exactly right and are generally more expensive so we are extra picky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145170 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:08:02 +0000 deb 1145170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A non black or brown leather jack. Maybe burgundy or teal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145169 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:02:05 +0000 DonnaF 1145169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect non-black (probably gray) leather moto jacket.&nbsp; Not too many doodads and cut big in the upper arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145162 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:46:20 +0000 rae 1145162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Citron/yellow jacket (crossing fingers that this search is over)</p> <p>Also, comfortable, simple black pumps that don't look matronly and don't give me blisters. *sigh*</p> <p>Patiently keeping an eye out for a white real leather jacket, but it isn't high priority.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and the perfect grown-up cat dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145159 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:44:49 +0000 MsMary 1145159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect leather jacket in a color other than black.&nbsp; The perfect black blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145158 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:43:56 +0000 carter 1145158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely with Gryffin...long, structured jackets. I would settle for just one perfect one in black with a stance appropriate for my high waist that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Also, I have wanted a car length casual brown leather jacket for years. Sundance recently had one that was almost perfect, except that it was double-breasted. Still looking... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145157 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:42:44 +0000 Jacky 1145157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A cropped black jacket. I have one in brown, but I can't seem to find a black one of the right length that fits me right. I've stopped actively looking, but every so often, I start digging around again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145122 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:01:08 +0000 Carla 1145122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect classic navy blue cashmere-wool blend winter coat. A bit below the knee to cover my longest dress/skirt without being too long. Roomy enough for a jacket or sweater underneath, but not too bulky. A cross between princess style and man style. No belt or ornamentation. Warm. Timeless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145117 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:51:16 +0000 ironkurtin 1145117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two. One is a winter interview dress also suitable for weddings and parties that is perfectly shaped and flattering on me. The other is a classic sleeveless LBD - not a cocktail dress- that can be dressed up or down and that doesn't make me look like a sack or a MILF.</p> <p>So far no luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145106 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:42:13 +0000 JAileen 1145106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been looking for a leather jacket. I can't find the perfect one. Since I went silver I think I want a grey one. I want the leather to be luscious. </p> <p>I'm also looking for grey cowboy boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145094 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:34:52 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1145094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Shiny have real leathers and faux ones, but am holding out for the coveted black one in real that makes me feel as awesome as some of my faux ones do! &nbsp;I don't even know what style I want, just want a spectular one in black!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145085 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:31:27 +0000 Caro in Oz 1145085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My perfect pants suit. Getting&nbsp;the fabric, cut &amp; colour in one suit just hasn't happened yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145074 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:24:05 +0000 lyn* 1145074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red Burberry trench </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145072 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:22:22 +0000 Windchime 1145072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not yet, but now that I'm a YLFer, and much more selective about my wardrobe, I'm sure there will be some in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145071 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:22:15 +0000 Suz 1145071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh....my perfect suit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I waited years for my first leather jacket. Finally got not one, but two, last year.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-any-wardrobe-items-you-have-been-waiting-years-for#post-1145051 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:15:25 +0000 annagybe 1145051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess it was a Burberry trench, but I just bought it this season.</p>