https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:33:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1033044 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:52:07 +0000 cinnamon fern 1033044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you sworn off Nordstrom? &nbsp;If not, your Lanai is 40% off in navy pinstripes right now.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/theory-lanai-open-blazer/3506535?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=192&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/th.....ort&#038;c</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1033010 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:01:26 +0000 Elly 1033010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be seriously tempted to replace one jacket with something textured but modern (tweed if you want, but not too "ladies who lunch"), one with a suit jacket similar to your pink suit jacket, and either a lightweight leather as angie suggests and/or a new knit blazer (which also probably won't have the staying power, so I say go for a fun pattern or color). No help on which ones, but my favorite jackets on you by far are your tan leather and the two pink jackets, so I would look for similar styles, perhaps in different colors, fabrications, or details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1033005 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:54:07 +0000 lyn67 1033005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so&nbsp;terrible on purging my blazers/jackets, as they are&nbsp;always my most expensive&nbsp;clothing items, and am usually&nbsp;hooked on them years after even growing&nbsp;out the style,&nbsp;fit&nbsp;or size.<br /> I &nbsp;see you've already decided what to purge, and I agree!&nbsp;You are&nbsp;a strong woman, Suz!:-)&nbsp;(Thus I loved the white fleck one, what a pitty it isn't that usefull as it should be). Then, again-&nbsp;please keep the fuchsia! And, I can't wait to see new aditions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1033003 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:50:45 +0000 lyn67 1033003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you've already decided what to purge, and I agree. (Thus I loved the white fleck one, what a pitty it isn't that usefull as it should be). Then, please keep the fuchsia! And, I can't wait to see new aditions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032968 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:24:07 +0000 Lisa 1032968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so exciting!&nbsp; Time for a major overhaul of your jacket wardrobe.&nbsp; I can't wait to see your new pieces.&nbsp; I would also keep in mind different styles, maybe a bomber to mix up from the classic leather and blazers?&nbsp; Or a moto style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032883 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:52:42 +0000 Beth Ann 1032883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacket wardrobe rebuild!&nbsp; How exciting.&nbsp; The topper, while one of the more expensive parts of an outfit, can do so much to elevate and hone our style.&nbsp; Oh, and keep us warm!</p> <p>I'll be watching your developments with great interest.&nbsp; I'm learning that I need to look for variety in silhouette, as much as color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032828 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:18:20 +0000 Traci 1032828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I really really love the jacket Anna posted for you. &nbsp;After reading Diana's thoughts I was thinking tuxedo jacket and I think Anna found the perfect one. &nbsp;Try it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032824 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:08:30 +0000 jurocha 1032824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><span>Don't you dare to get rid of the fuchsia suit. It is beyond fabulous on you. (/me echoes Ingunn)</p> <p>I would say get rid of the jeans jacket - the blue one, I find it a bit too short - and the white blazer because, as you said, it is difficult to wear. Maybe the fast fashion pink knit, but hey, I am just saying that because it seems you need space for new jackets.</p> <p>They are all nice and all look good one, which makes quite hard to say purge this or that one...</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032821 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:01:17 +0000 Suz 1032821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, that is exactly what I like to do, too! &nbsp;:-)&nbsp;</p> <p>Sveta, you picked out three that I was considering!!! I am going to see if I can examine them in store on Saturday and I will report back.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks again, everyone. The search is on!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032628 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 03:12:53 +0000 Deborah 1032628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha Suz, yes I went back and checked everyone's thoughts after I posted.&nbsp; I must admit, it's a bit of game.&nbsp; I like to think the person's post through, post my thoughts and then see what "The Master" says... it's my way of assessing whether or not I am learning anything on this journey </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032605 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:52:41 +0000 Sveta 1032605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had such big hopes for NAS for jackets, didn't we Suz? :-(</p> <p>I am with Angie on the verdict. The only other one I like is the black one but if you feel it is too big then off it should go too: it is hard to see black in the pictures.<br />As for the new jackets we will hunt together, right? There are some options on BR right now which may work for you?<br />This <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=87056&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=560642003" rel="nofollow">textured jacket in blue</a>. They have it in size 0 but not 2 - but it can com back you know!<br />You already know about the navy blazer so I won't go there.<br />This <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=87056&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=556421003" rel="nofollow">hound tooth blazer</a>. Again size 0 is available but not size 2 but I like it a lot!<br /><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=87056&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=554885003" rel="nofollow">Plaid blazer</a>. The fabric is really nice and the scale of plaid should not be overpowering...</p> <p>If you find anything else just let me know </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032577 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:17:49 +0000 Karie 1032577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our Angie sure knows her stuff - glad she has you all sorted out. I can't wait to see your new jackets and blazers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032574 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:14:12 +0000 Anonymous 1032574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I.agree with Shevia. This thread also gives me the push I need to cull the jackets that are just ok. I have a bad habit of holding on until a replacement is found but it also keeps me from actively hunting and buying that replacement.<br /> That you so much for posting these jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032554 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:55:16 +0000 Jaime 1032554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes it is great to come late to threads. Angie has laid down the law and now I can just enjoy watching you try on your new jackets as they arrive for testing. It is not that the ones that need to go look bad, they just don't look up to your level. Really must do this after the guests leave on Friday. Thanks for the inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032530 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:21:53 +0000 Suz 1032530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, you are right on! (Look at what Angie said...) And K, you are so right. All those jackets are out of my closet and on their way to consignment as soon as I can get on my way there!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032519 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:05:02 +0000 K. Period. 1032519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha! How much do we love Angie? A LOT! She has you perfectly sorted. &nbsp;I would have hedged and hemmed and hawed. &nbsp;I had no really great advice for you. I knew 6/7 and 8/9 had to go, but the others were okay enough. &nbsp;But in swoops Angie and&nbsp;she hones right in on the ones that are truly phenomenal and tells you to pass along the rest. &nbsp;And the ones she told you to keep are truly phenomenal. &nbsp;Lesson learned. &nbsp;Every non-perfect piece you are keeping that your heart tells you to pass along? It is just a roadblock to the perfect replacement. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy/page/2#post-1032516 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:02:56 +0000 Deborah 1032516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you look great in jackets!&nbsp; I haven't read the earlier comments as I don't want to be influenced :)</p> <p>No question about keeping your leather jackets:)</p> <p>I think the navy jacket looks very&nbsp; modern on you and is a great fit, I would keep.</p> <p>I wonder if you fuschia jacket might be reading to pass on too?&nbsp; I know you have loved it and worn it a lot but something is telling me it may have been a short term relationship.</p> <p>I think you can pass on the jackets in 6 /8/10.&nbsp; They are lovely but none of them say "Suz" to me.&nbsp; Each of them looks a little dated.</p> <p>The denim jackets work for you and I would keep those.</p> <p>Your Kimono jacket is a really interesting garment and I would be inclined to hold on to it.&nbsp; It's one of those items that you may not wear frequently, but as part of the right outfit for the right occasion, you would be glad you have it.</p> <p>I <b>LOVE </b>your fuschia suit and I think you must keep.&nbsp; It's fun and bright and will perfect for certain occasions.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032510 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:56:08 +0000 pil 1032510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that you're all sorted I'll be anxiously awaiting the replacements, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032506 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:53:25 +0000 Angie 1032506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great. I vote size 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032498 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:45:43 +0000 Suz 1032498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On it, Angie! Might just try the sale version. Should I try the 2 or the 4?&nbsp;</p> <p>For reference, the Tahari Tinka was just right in the 2 (not the 0, as we initially thought I might need).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032482 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:25:10 +0000 Sarah A 1032482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like Angie has you sorted I think Dianthus posted a jacket a (long) while back that had a lovely hem detail. A bit asymettric pointed below the lapels and short in the back if I recall (this could be my imagination!), Sadly, I have searched the archives to no avail. I htink I have some dated jackets in my closet so I will be watching your replacement choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032475 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:12:54 +0000 Angie 1032475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please try the Lanai Suz. Must get that out of your system. </p> <p>Have you looked at the Theory site? Lots of very stunning stuff. </p> <p>You also need a lightweight leather jacket. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032450 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:51:55 +0000 Suz 1032450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally ready, Angie, and ready to put them out the door.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anna, thank you for the link. I will try it on in Toronto.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Angie, what next? What to buy, I mean?&nbsp;</p> <p>Is it <b>crazy</b> to try that Lanai? I know it is collarless. But I always wear high necks???? (She said, wistfully...)</p> <p>Also considering the BR suit that Sveta is trying. Worth a try? (Can always and easily be returned).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032421 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:21:49 +0000 Angie 1032421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Suz. THIS is how we can make informed purchasing decisions about our topper capsule. </p> <p>Here's my 2 cents: </p> <ul> <li>Love the leather jackets. Keep. </li> <li>Keep the denim jackets for Summer</li> <li>Keep the AT navy jacket</li> <li>Keep the fuchsia suit</li> </ul> <p>And now - are you ready for it - pass on the rest. </p> <p>But pop the kimono jacket into a holding zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032411 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:09:19 +0000 cobaltblue 1032411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that you must find a bright jacket to replace the outgoing fuchsia one, and I think you should wait to purge till you find the replacement. Winter needs a shot of flattering color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032394 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:53:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1032394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your assessment is spot on Suz. Those Danier jackets have taken you to another place with your jackets :)&nbsp;&nbsp;If I were you I'd be looking for a quality replacement for the fuchsia jacket - it looks fantastic on you &amp; a perfect addition to your neutrals. A navy jacket would work well too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032369 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:08:44 +0000 Anonymous 1032369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like 10 better than 5. 5 seems a tad long and not as strong a statement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032358 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:47:03 +0000 Anonymous 1032358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your instincts are right on for 6-11 on purging.&nbsp; Not sure about 4, but I like 3 and 5 and would at least hold on to them unless a replacement came along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032355 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:38:38 +0000 rae 1032355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I am with you on what to purge... except maybe keep the black equestrian one. It doesn't look big, but I know sometimes the pictures don't tell the whole story. IMO, the novelty of a different look does not outweigh the fabness of your two Daniers - even if you never found replacements for the rest, those two can keep you covered for a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-top-me-up-what-to-purge-what-to-buy#post-1032353 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:36:06 +0000 AviaMariah 1032353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here we go....<br />&nbsp;1/2 - love of course. &nbsp;<br />3 - your description sounds wonderful and I'm going to trust your judgement. &nbsp;I'm thinking the picture must not do it justice. &nbsp;<br />4 - definitely think you should find a bright replacement for this. &nbsp;<br />5 - From the picture this one looks like it fits you perfect and I really like it. &nbsp;But again, will have to trust your IRL judgement<br />6/7 - My least favorite by far. &nbsp;Shoulders too wide and it just looks dated and not near up to your usual fab style<br />8/9 - I can't tell if this one is maybe a little too wide in the shoulders? &nbsp;If not, I have to say that I kind of like this one styled with all black. But other than that it's probably not really versatile and if you feel like it looks dated, then toss.&nbsp;<br />10/11 - I want to like this one but it looks like the fabric is maybe a little to thick for popping the collar and scrunching the sleeves. &nbsp;It looks like you're trying a little too hard to make it work.<br />12-15 - love<br />It's looks to me like you need a really nice tweed in a modern cut (weren't you looking at one at JCrew?)and a bright one to replace your fuchsia.)</p>