https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:23:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19/page/2#post-2110472 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:00:53 +0000 Kathie 2110472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Such a great question. You're always so thoughtful about the role of color and texture in your wardrobe and your new color pairings are lovely. Looking forward to seeing how you recombine pieces.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I went back through some posts of mine from earlier this year, and realizing that my goals haven't changed that much, so I'm not sensing a change in style direction. Even in January, I'd known that this was a low-shopping year for me, focused on replacements for some items that are long past their useful life (gear and jeans.) I'm really enjoying my closet, and looking forward to wearing all of it. There are a few "fun" items on my list (red fashion sneakers and snake print booties)- on hold for now- but COVID-19 hasn't changed my long term strategy for those, just the timeline. My suburban/urban walking lifestyle is a bit hard on shoes, so I do prioritize planning/shopping for those as they wear out.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19/page/2#post-2110460 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:04:11 +0000 The Cat 2110460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am continually refining and evolving my style, but not because of C-19. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19/page/2#post-2110389 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:11:30 +0000 Keturah 2110389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the one hand, I feel somewhat unaffected. I’m a mom with a little one. So my challenges and desires have been finding my style again, in a more kid friendly way. I.e. nothing so precious that it can’t take mud and dirt, and some housecleaning. Even though, it still exasperates me to wash my pants after one wear because they’re covered in muddy and dirty smudges. (Something’s I’m working through. Life will go on and be all the richer when I embrace the dirt and stop trying to keep so clean and perfect.) While there have been a few days of all-day pajamas, I’ve actually felt better and more ebullient! My husband is working from home. It’s been lovely having him home. With him here, I find myself wearing makeup more consistently, doing my hair, and getting dressed in things beyond sweats or pjs. (He actually has been mostly in pjs lol! I think the extra help and interaction just does something for me.) </p> <p>My wardrobe feels pretty small. Things either don’t fit, have worn out, or no longer fit my lifestyle or fashion style. So I am looking forward to sewing and buying some new things. I’ve got some beautiful new patterns marked “easy.” All I need to do is get fabric, fix my sewing machine, and be brave.</p> <p>Colorwise, I do see myself changing a little. I’m being more adventurous! I’m questioning and thinking less, trusting instinct more. I am finding peachy-pinky corals and intense coral oranges suit me and feel beautiful! I also have delved into a deep blue-purple shade, akin to the Purple Hat shade. (Knitting a summer blouse in it.) I still love the 40s but I’ve been delving more into 50s and early 60s. Still very glam and passionate. But a little cooler. Where The Boys Are, version 1960, has me all a’twitter! I love the makeup and clothes. It’s a refreshing look for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110381 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:51:18 +0000 celia 2110381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna, your color combinations sound beautiful.<br />To be honest I don't know what items in my closet will fit once we get back to working outside so my choices at the time will also have to have that into consideration.&nbsp;<br />I had planned to wear more lilac/lavenders with greens and khakis( instead of blush ). I am still into rust and plan to wear it with green (the color combination reminds me of the 90's).<br />Right now I am thinking of being brave and wear yellow, which is something I never do as most (all?) shades of yellow don't look good on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110363 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:20:32 +0000 Helena 2110363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this Roxanna ... Your colour combos sound gorgeous and I can't wait to see them!</p> <p>I don't have any particular plans per se, but I saw a quite from Jameela Jamil's Instagram which said something like: "when you dress for yourself, lockdown doesn't matter". It really made me think about how much of my mental twirling about style is a result of worrying about others. So I am using this time to explore what I like and what makes ME happy without external influence ... Which will probably net less of a visible style shift but hopefully more of an internal confidence shift! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110322 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:21:24 +0000 Ericecho7 2110322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Almost&nbsp;pajamas, because most of the time, I stay at home.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110319 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:38:05 +0000 Barbara Diane 2110319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My solid black and navy tops are pretty much unworn since mid October, which surprised me. I’m especially liking my reds. </p> <p>After? Depends on what month it’ll be.<br /> I’m mostly wondering if I will cut my hair to all one length or let it all keep growing. I might even cut some length off myself before then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110304 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 03:35:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2110304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh part of me wants to go all William<br /> Gibson data-pocalypse — verily with a pandemic, we shall all become niqabis, hiding our identity and our genome from the masses. </p> <p>Really, though, I’m feeling pale neutrals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110299 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 03:07:41 +0000 cindysmith 2110299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please focus on things like this! It helps me feel some small sense of normalcy to ponder these types of questions about "frivolous" things. I don't think fashion and style are frivolous. Now, to answer your question...</p> <p>I've been feeling whites and lights lately, possibly because I was forced into so much black by my work situation. I'm craving it right now as a counterpoint to the gloom and doom; it's like a much needed sense of hope. Perhaps when this is all over I shall gravitate towards darker colors because I'll be bored with whites and lights, or more tactical feeling things out of some sense of bad-ass-ness at having survived the coronapocalypse induced end of the world. Or maybe something powerful, like bold color blocking a la Jil Sander s/s 2011; or architectural, a la Maria Queen Maria; such strong looks definitely say "I'm here, I survived the coronapocalypse!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110298 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 03:07:40 +0000 Jaime 2110298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question and I love the sound of your color combinations and hope to see them in action one day. Not sure what will happen to me but I will be operating out of a somewhat reduced, although still large, closet as I have been weeding through my clothes like a mad woman. I imagine it will take some time for the thrift stores and second hand shops to process the deluge I suspect they will receive. Also wondering what my hair will be like in the after. Who knows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110277 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:07:05 +0000 Pat_P 2110277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I’m going to be even more focused on comfort - both physical and psychological - than I already am. I find these days that I only want to wear things that are super comfortable and quite understated. And I can envision that continuing. I know this is quite different than many people, who are looking forward to brighter colors. But it really feels right to (for) me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110276 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:00:40 +0000 Sal 2110276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know to be honest.&nbsp; I have just taken out all my summer clothing and added in my autumn/fall clothing, but not yet winter pieces.&nbsp; I have put my dressy clothes to the side.</p> <p>I like the sound of your combinations Roxanna! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110216 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:36:37 +0000 Anonymous 2110216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rotate neutral outfits with colorful ones most weeks, but crave some exuberant neon colors once this is over. I have a bit of bright green that I have learned to tame with neutrals like grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110163 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:24:03 +0000 rachylou 2110163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I’m contemplating going even more RATE... going back to a hipster upcycler survivalist aesthetic... or shopping REI and Lands End like everyone else in my neighbourhood, for that hard-wearing shabby genteel look. I’ve been looking at darning instructions online, lol. ‘Patch Chic.’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110151 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:36:58 +0000 Anonymous 2110151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color combos and looking forward to seeing them!<br /> I don't know what I may want post Covid, because I don't know what life will look like. Hopefully I can continue to telework, because I've decided I much prefer it. I've definitely been in the mood for neutrals this year, and been happy to wear all black at home- for now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110144 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:58:10 +0000 Style Fan 2110144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your colour combinations sound gorgeous Roxanna.&nbsp; I am looking forward to your WIWs.&nbsp; I have no idea what I am going to wear.&nbsp; I have been retired for almost 8 years and like Carla my income is has been reduced already.&nbsp; I do know I will not be wearing my black Lululemon joggers ever again.&nbsp; Never!!!!<br />I am looking forward to warmer weather and wearing my Birks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110140 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:48:54 +0000 Carla 2110140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too early to tell. &nbsp;For me, it will depend on what is available in retail, and how I&nbsp;<i>feel. &nbsp;</i>I’m fortunate that 2 years into retirement I’m used to living on a reduced (but dependable) income and my style and closet are sorted. &nbsp;I’m feeling my usual colourful tomboyish self ATM. &nbsp;If me and mine come through this thing safely, I’m going on a shopping spree and I’m buying pretty things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110138 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:43:05 +0000 Toban 2110138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your color palettes.</p> <p>I've been enjoying a lot of color the past two years and plan to continue it. I've just ordered a couple Boden jersey dresses as my work from home uniform, rather than the joggers and knitwear I gravitate to in the winter. They are bright and cheerful and super comfy. I generally telework 1-2 days a week pre-C19 and that will continue post-C19. So perhaps not a change per se, but definitely a strong desire for cheer. Gravitating a lot to purples, teals, blues, and greens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110116 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:02:48 +0000 nemosmom 2110116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your palette sounds soul-soothing, Roxanna!&nbsp; The weather and mood here are dark and dreary - I am hoping that doesn't carry over into my clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110114 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:52:40 +0000 Gail 2110114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Janet, the sight of all the nice clothes in my closet is currently depressing to me. &nbsp;In addition to there being no place to go the weather is not particularly spring like here either &nbsp;I will simply be shopping my closet as soon as I possibly can.<br />One thing I can say for sure &nbsp;is that if I see myself looking to wear a pair of black leggings once this is over shoot me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110111 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:46:56 +0000 Angie 2110111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Roxanna</b>, you new colour combinations sound delicious, and I look forward to seeing you sport them.</p> <p>I'm simply feeling the neutrals and non-neutrals I always do. The non-neutrals are on steroids.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110105 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:35:01 +0000 always trying 2110105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am just hoping that in not the too far distant future I will be able to wear the few new pieces I bought, and some that did not get much wear last summer.&nbsp; As Janet said just wearing not thinking now.&nbsp; Just everyday taking the dogs to areas where there are no people and staying home is no incentive to think about my wardrobe.&nbsp; Just going into my closet is a little sad ad I have so many outfits and items I love, but no where to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110102 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:08:52 +0000 Staysfit 2110102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My biggest plan is to simplify and downsize as much as possible. &nbsp;Big lesson so far is how much I love the comfort of the things I wear on repeat. I have lost my penchant for variety in clothing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110095 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:40:26 +0000 Janet 2110095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty color pairing ideas.</p> <p>I can’t even begin to think about my future style at this point. Actually, the sight of all my nice clothes in my closet sort of depresses me at the moment because so much of it is not appropriate at all to wear right now. I’m just looking forward to the day there is some sort of activity or gathering that justifies wearing something other than gear and t-shirts, because that’s what my life is right now. But I think this is reality for a while. </p> <p>I suspect many of us are facing big permanent changes in the future. Style may very well be part of that, but I can’t imagine how this will all shake out yet, so I can’t envision my future style. However, my color palette is unlikely to ever change! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110093 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:33:30 +0000 Preppy Pear 2110093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see myself reaching for all the things in my closet that I don’t wear at home or even on essential errands right now, like dresses and toppers. I know we’ve got awhile to go yet, but I look forward to dressing and being out in the world again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110087 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:14:18 +0000 Anonymous 2110087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your colour pairing ideas - I'd wear them all myself. Not sure what I'll do when the isolation bans lift and commerce begins to churn again. I'm just looking forward to spring and summer weather - period ! &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm still interested in the same colours I got into late last summer and fall (warm earth tones paired with cooler accents ) and can't wait to wear some of those clothes again soon &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110080 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:57:27 +0000 Synne 2110080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Autumn at the beach". Love that! So poetic and vivid.</p> <p>I think a style change for me is opting out of all the trend-chasing, and focusing more on timeless styles and colors that looks great ON ME. What that is remains to be discovered... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110076 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:48:01 +0000 Cardiff girl 2110076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds lovely Roxanna.l am planning to get dressed again once this is all over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110073 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:35:59 +0000 Zaeobi 2110073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Roxanna Stay tuned - I promise I'll take photos eventually! One of the disadvantages of a tiny closet in the middle of our flat's hallway is that it takes *forever* to get everything in &amp; out of it without inevitably being in someone else's way. But I'm slowly building up a rainbow as I slot everything into its newly organised place </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-changing-you-style-post-c-19#post-2110070 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:27:04 +0000 Roxanna 2110070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@zaeobi I can't wait to see what that looks like!</p> <p>@suz- you bring up a good point. I just ETA'd that I too will be using what I have, or what I can thrift. </p>