https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:32:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710942 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:00:43 +0000 skylurker 1710942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sisi. What ? Nothing in stores ? In Milan ??? Can't be. Maybe you shopped too late in the season ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710849 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:01:20 +0000 Sisi 1710849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty outfits, and flattering on you, but they seem to me&nbsp;.... Autumn outfits!&nbsp;Clearly your Summers are colder than mine.&nbsp;My Summer wardrobe is more or less working, but I'm not happy with it. Too skimpy, too many wardrobe holes. And in the stores, nothing that I like.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710736 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:52:15 +0000 skylurker 1710736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Tanya, button downs and stripes are definitely in my comfort zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710617 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 03:23:34 +0000 Tanya 1710617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both versions look so sophisticated on you, Skylurker, you wear button-downs and stripes like nobody's business.</p> <p>We have mostly very hot and humid summers here in the East Cost, so I would have&nbsp; to wait for October to wear something like your cold summer outfit.&nbsp; Back when I lived in Europe, the lack of humidity&nbsp; made such outfits needed far more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710332 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:50:51 +0000 skylurker 1710332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin : thank you - it took me years to figure it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710209 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:16:17 +0000 RobinF 1710209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great summer looks, so nice that you like your summer wardrobe. Mine is a work in progress, some days I like it and some days I don't know where I'm going with it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1710203 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:41:34 +0000 skylurker 1710203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer : funny, I was thinking along the same lines recently. I don't have summer tops, I use my shirts - same ones I wear layered the rest of the year - as summer tops and I was wondering if they were good enough to stand alone or if I should look for summer blouses next year.</p> <p>Colette : thank you. Yeah, winter is just boring. Dressing in the dark takes all the fun out of dressing, anyway.</p> <p>Jaileen : thank you. I love cool summers, esp. as pollution makes it difficult to breathe when it's hot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709785 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:03:56 +0000 JAileen 1709785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits. Very nice. I envy you having summer temps that are cool at times.</p> <p>Our summer varies between hot (90s) and blazing (100s). i would not wear a sweater in either temp. Or even long sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709766 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 13:34:34 +0000 Colette 1709766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know your style so well and wear it with such grace and ease. The button down with shorts for your hot summer is brilliant. I like the way you identified your hot summer and cold summer wardrobe. Since I live in four seasons, I definitely need to do this for spring, summer and fall. Winter is just winter, cold! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709746 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 11:54:33 +0000 Summer 1709746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks as if you've found the perfect balance for your fickle climate, Skylurker.&nbsp; You have both cool and warm summer weather covered beautifully.</p> <p>My own wardrobe works well for spring/early summer and late summer/autumn, when I'm usually in layers.&nbsp; What catches me out is a sudden hot spell (rare!) that requires me to take off the top layer - revealing a less than interesting outfit underneath.&nbsp; So, either I swelter in my jacket or cardigan, or I am left feeling far short of fab in a basic top.<br />So, no, my summer wardrobe hasn't worked as well as it should have done, but at least I know what I'm aiming for for next year, namely: more dresses and statement tops.&nbsp; We learn all the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709718 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 07:13:19 +0000 skylurker 1709718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally : I like cotton pants for summer, breezier than jeans. And striped tops are so easy to style, I've always be attracted to their graphic design and nautical vibe.</p> <p>Brooklyn &amp; Karie : yeah, dresses and shorts, I see nothing that would work besides dresses and shorts in hot summer. We have so few hot summer days that I have no time to get bored with them, though.</p> <p>Peri : lol! I understand, I like cool summer much better than hot summer.<br /> I'd probably live in sack linen dresses in your weather.</p> <p>Bonnie : #2 as warm winter outfit, wow, that's hard to picture for me. You could look up AJ's WIWs, she says she needs a hot fall capsule too.</p> <p>Sarah L : not much turn over in my summer wardrobe either, because items see little wear each year.</p> <p>Jaime : my shirts get a lot of wear, I wear them year round.<br /> How did it feel living out of a suitcase for a month ? Do you shop when you're in the US ? (Stuff is supposed to be cheaper there)</p> <p>Crazyone : yes, my spring and cool summer wardrobes overlap too.</p> <p>Firecracker : cropped jeans and jackets are essential to my cool summer work wardrobe, too. And I've learned to stop overbuying for hot summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709715 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 06:49:03 +0000 skylurker 1709715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara Diane : dry heat feels better to me than humidity too. Must be difficult to dress in the morning if you can't trust weather forecasts!</p> <p>Suz : it's not a polka dot shirt, it's a pac-man shirt :)<br /> I enjoy the light more than the warmth, too.<br /> No, no, I don't dislike dresses. I just dislike wearing them with toppers, and I dislike wearing them with tights, so that seriously narrow the occasions to wear them...</p> <p>Diane : you need a vacation, my friend, hope Greece will be heavenly as usual.</p> <p>Lisap : yeah, I wouldn't define my style as "eclectic" :)</p> <p>Angie : can't say I'm surprised to hear you're happy with your wardrobe :)<br /> Yes, my hot summer capsule is made of 3 sleeveless dresses for work and 2 pairs of shorts with 2 opaque (=don't need camis) shirts for weekend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709687 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 04:10:38 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1709687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the two versions of this outfit. It strikes me that your hot and cold summer styles look very cohesive. Sometimes I feel as if I dress like a different person when summer rolls around, or I've felt that way in the past. I'm impressed that you figured out your summer wardrobe needs in this way, too. I could probably use more of a cold-summer capsule, or to at least think of my clothes in those terms. It makes a lot of sense. My summer wardrobe is working pretty well, though. I'm glad I didn't buy more shorts this year. I have three pairs that are newish (bought last year, I think) and that I like to wear, and they have been just right this year--not too few, not too many, and the right styles for days when I really want to wear shorts. I'm glad I refreshed my jeans capsule this spring, too, because I have enjoyed wearing my jeans, including my cropped flares, on cooler days this summer. And I have a little grouping of jackets that are taking me through the summer in style--my blue jeans jacket, cropped black denim moto, stone denim, and a purple-gray crinkled sort-of moto style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709683 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:55:07 +0000 crazyone 1709683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>we also have had both seasons here--cold summer through most of June and some of July, and now hot summer for the last few weeks. &nbsp;I generally use lighter spring pieces for the cold summer, but the hot summer capsule is its own separate set of clothes--and one I quite enjoy wearing because it's such a short season of wearing breezy clothes. &nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with Angie that both outfits look like they belong to the same cohesive closet. &nbsp;Glad that you figured out a formula that works for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709657 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:05:52 +0000 Jaime 1709657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like warm winter and cold winter to me, but leaving aside seasonal definition variance, both look excellent and I am glad you are giving your polka dot blouse a workout. I was locked into a few pieces of clothing for July and I have not yet registered what I can wear for the rest of the summer (luckily I still have at least two more months of it). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709601 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:39:10 +0000 Karie 1709601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How nice to hear that your summer wardrobes are working well for you! We've had a good old fashioned hot summer here, and I purchased some lightweight shorts and tees that are helping me through these hot, humid days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709574 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:14:03 +0000 Sara L. 1709574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice to hear that your summer wardrobe is working so well for you. I love summer and so far I'm enjoying the hot weather. I bought a few new sandals and frocks this year but the majority of my wardrobe hasn't changed much from past years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709571 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:04:58 +0000 Bonnie 1709571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of your outfits but I would wear #1 for summer and #2 for winter/spring on warmer days. I am beginning to see the need for a hot fall wardrobe after living here in the desert for almost two years. I've just purchased a couple of lightweight cotton shirts in fall colors to wear with my chinos. I'll be ready for a change from summer colors for Sept/Oct. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709557 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:34:04 +0000 Peri 1709557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My summer just alternates between hot and oh god why do I live here?</p> <p>Last year I found a great pair of very lightweight pants and this summer I found another plus a skirt. I also had great luck with tops this summer and ended up buying about 8 I think. I've definitely been more satisfied with my summer wardrobe than at any other time of my life. Like you, I've worn everything and have repeated many times, but don't feel bored at all. Feels good, doesn't it?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709545 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 23:33:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1709545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style is very cohesive and cool. I love the pattern mix in 2. I wish I could wear something like outfit 2 in summer but that would be more a late autumn/early spring outfit for my climate. I really struggle with summer style because it is consistently hot and humid here. I enjoy wearing frocks and sandals but I get so sick of wearing shorts. I am going to try wearing skorts more next summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709536 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 23:21:59 +0000 Sally 1709536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer hasn't arrived yet here. I really like both outfits and you have a definite style. Really like that shirt in picture one and it goes well with the shorts. I have just purchased navy trousers like the ones in picture 2 and you've given me ideas...I'll be wearing mine with my striped shirt too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709517 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 22:54:12 +0000 Angie 1709517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job sorting your seasonal needs so effectively, Isabelle. It takes practice and forethought - and you've succeeded! Great that you don't get bored of your outfits, either. Love hearing that.&nbsp;</p> <p>As Lisa mentioned, both outfits look like they came from the same closet - a sure sign of a signature style. And you wear these Preppy Modern Classics with the best of them. I love the casual ease and Elegant Tomboy vibe of #1. Fun with your kinky hair and Le Corbusier-esque specs.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Your fun frocks are part of the hot Summer capsule too).&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE my Summer wardrobe, and want to hug my closet over and over again. For three years - thanks to global warming unfortunately - we've had our fair share of better weather, which has meant having more fun with my style. Hello gladiators, frocks and skirts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709498 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 22:06:30 +0000 Anonymous 1709498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's probably something I need to do too: have both hot and cooler summer clothes . It's also necessary for fall too - which can be tricky . I like both your iterations which look like they came from the same closet : a sign of someone who knows what they are doing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709453 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 20:11:08 +0000 Anonymous 1709453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hot and cold Summer outfits look fantastic Isabelle. As for me...I've struggled and not enjoyed our UK Summer at all. I have barely worn sandals or dresses and skirts.&nbsp;The rest I feel meh about :(.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709451 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 20:07:12 +0000 Suz 1709451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of these outfits very much and especially the polka dot shirt!&nbsp;</p> <p>And I understand what you mean. This year, our summer has been very hot, but that is not always the case, and a few years ago I had to build a small capsule of "cool summer" wear for the unseasonably cooler temperatures.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have to do a similar thing for both fall and spring.</p> <p>I have been happy with my summer wardrobe, yes! I mainly bought footwear and a few new tops and for the rest, my last year's things are doing me very well. I don't get bored in summer even though I often repeat. I think it is because there is more light so I feel happier in general. And also because I sometimes wear my dresses and denim jackets. (Just teasing you since I know you dislike both of these!!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709434 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 19:34:57 +0000 Barbara Diane 1709434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your outfits.<br />Our weather has been much more all over the place this summer. We had a lot high nineties, so I ran out and purchased a very lightweight, loose pair of pants, etc. Because that is cooler than my crops. Now it is cold for summer and I am in thicker pants again. Luckily in January I purchased a few tops with 3/4 sleeves but spring/summer looks; I didn't expect to be wearing them in August.<br />And since our weather has not been reflecting our weather reports, and changes if the cloud cover moves, I can't predict what weather to dress for.&nbsp;<br />We actually put on some heat today after being cold all morning, while wearing sweaters.&nbsp;<br />The one thing that saves the day is that the heat here is dry heat. Exponentially better than humidity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709428 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 19:19:46 +0000 skylurker 1709428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chewyspaghetti : not familiar with your style yet, but you seem to have a boho streak, which must work brilliantly for summer. (Somehow I find boho a more summery than wintery, style).</p> <p>AJ : aargh, I hate when that happens - the item that desintegrates in the first wash, I feel so cheated!<br /> A hot fall capsule ? that must be a hard nut to crack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709420 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 19:06:45 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1709420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am splitting my time between my very hot, mostly dry climate, and my parents more humid but less hot climate so I have also had to build a dual wardrobe. My cooler summer clothes will follow me all through fall (and in many cases, winter!), so this will actually work well for me. I have been very happy with my summer wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709419 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 19:02:02 +0000 AJ 1709419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, very nice! I like the polka dot button down with the white denim shorts and how FAB it looks with stripes for cooler temps.</p> <p>Your summer is similar to my fall. It's still very hot until the end of October. So I end up buying summer items in fall colors to accommodate the "hot fall" capsule.</p> <p>To answer your question, yes my summer wardrobe worked well for me, except a striped top (see below) that shrank even with a cold wash and air dry. Bought during end of spring sale, so not much money lost, but I was really looking forward to wearing it all season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bipolar-summer#post-1709414 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:48:41 +0000 skylurker 1709414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mid-Summer.</p> <p>I've worn every item of my summer wardrobe now, except my 3 tunic tops.<br /> It worked fine and though I'm mostly repeating outfits with little variation, I'm not bored with it.</p> <p>It took me years to find the right formula for this season.<br /> I had to understand I needed 2 categories of clothes : hot summer and cold summer clothes. That meant more clothes for this short season, and few wears per item, but I'm much happier now I can adapt to the fickle temperatures.</p> <p>I'm posting an example of weekend wear #1 it's hot, #2 it's cold.</p> <p>Did your summer wardrobe work well for you ? </p>