https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:17:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1550059 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:31:27 +0000 Ankita 1550059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like fantastic items to me and also versatile, so there's probably LOADS you'll be able to do with these </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549962 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:55:36 +0000 Jenn 1549962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thoughts on the jacket,&nbsp;<b>Dee</b>. I do have a couple blazers, a faux leather moto, a puffer jacket, and a parka, so I'm not in dire straits or anything. They're not the versatile, go-with-anything outerwear I'd call ideal for the long-term, but I won't go cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549927 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:50:51 +0000 Dee 1549927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a good month to me! You have a very cohesive wardrobe/style based on your WIWs and I can see these integrating well with your wardrobe. The only thing that stands out is you had a lot of jackets/coats on your list and didn't get one. Hopefully you have one that works for now, otherwise that's going to become a need rather quickly.</p> <p>And I think six items is a good start toward a seasonal refresh. I posted mine earlier today and I've got more than that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549891 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 23:39:57 +0000 E 1549891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you had a very productive August; the daily outfit photos alone are impressive! I hope the pieces turn out to be as good in practice as they are in theory (sometimes I think my bookishness can be a bit dangerous when it comes time for my imagined solutions to meet reality, hehe). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549860 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:35:13 +0000 Jenn 1549860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Alassë -&nbsp;</b>I will probably do a little more shopping in September. There are a few more things I'd still like to have for autumn. Then, I'll be happy to be done for a while, especially as my workload ramps up significantly in October-November-December.</p> <p><b>ashleighdw -&nbsp;</b>I felt the exact same way about the striped sweaters! I tried on a bunch before deciding they're just not for me right now. I do have a pretty good scarf collection, so I think I'm covered there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549790 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:10:21 +0000 Leighways 1549790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can understand sweater avoidance.I must have tried on at least two dozen striped sweaters only to have none flatter or fit - in fact I've discovered I look terrible in stripes which is horrid because I love them!</p> <p>I love those pants btw.<br /> This is basically what I live off atm. I'd maybe add a light scarf or two - great for switching up an outfit quick without needing to change all that much</p> <p>If you do go shopping for outerwear, I'd recommend wearing what you what you just bought. That way you know it will work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549784 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:02:38 +0000 Alassë 1549784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did very well, personally. Adding 6 items will feel like a good refresh. You could always put the remaining items (minus underlined ones) on a list for a winter refresher, and do another shopping challenge later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/august-challenge-wrap-up#post-1549767 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:37:16 +0000 Jenn 1549767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My August challenge was all about mindful shopping, as I try to rebuild my wardrobe from almost nothing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had a list of basics/essentials I thought would help me accomplish my style goals and planned to try on a ton of items and revise as necessary.</p> <p>Here's what I started with:<br /><b></b><i><br />Shoes:</i><b> flat or low-heeled oxfords</b>, leopard flats<br /><b><i></i></b><i>Tops: </i><b><i></i></b>light-colored blouse, <b>versatile printed blouse</b>, <b>dark-colored blouse</b>, <u>button-down shirt</u>, chunky sweater, <u></u><u>striped sweater</u><u></u><br /><b></b><i>Toppers/Outerwear:</i><b></b> denim jacket, leather jacket, trench coat, dressy winter coat<br /><i>Bottoms:&nbsp;</i>none necessary</p> <p>Added as I thought more:</p> <p><i>Accessories:&nbsp;</i>leather crossbody bag, leather belt, fedora or Panama hat</p> <p>I bought the items in bold, plus a striped tee, plaid leggings, and a new pair of glasses. <b>SIX items total</b> (assuming I keep the two silk blouses), three of which weren't on the list. That feels like a ton to me, but I think it'll be a pretty solid core for my fall/winter wardrobe.</p> <p>I've decided I can do without the underlined items after trying things on. Can't decide if I did all right at this challenge or failed miserably. I guess we'll have to see how the items I picked actually work for me?</p> </p>