https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:18:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581893 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 22:27:12 +0000 Staysfit 1581893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aliona, it's good to be back, and to have a reprieve from all the hectic stress of work! I post my adjectives on a notecard in my closet so I can see them easily. It works well unless my dog gets in the closet because he likes to eat my notecards. If I can see them, so can he! I'm still working on a solution - maybe a picture frame? </p> <p>Lyn67, I promise to post a WIW of the purple/eggplant dress the next time I wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581715 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:28:43 +0000 lyn67 1581715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great analysis...</p> <p> I see &nbsp;<i>light</i> is really key for you---and can't wait to see that purple dress IRL (wiw:-)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581712 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:21:04 +0000 Anonymous 1581712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your adjectives, Staysfit! Light is a spot-on choice for you. I know what you mean about descriptor creep: As I try to define my style, I find it harder to cull descriptors than wardrobe items. I recall you once mentioned that you use your adjectives as a mental checklist while dressing to verify how you feel about your outfit, an idea that gives real purpose to descriptors and made me realise I really do need some, even as I struggle with a moniker. So I think your new list is perfect. I can't wait to see pics of the eggplant dress, it's gorgeous!</p> <p>So great to have you back again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581710 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:04:18 +0000 Staysfit 1581710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, you make an excellent point about the overdraft protection. The bank offered that to me when I set up the account and I knew it could be a pitfall so I rejected it. Since then, the bank has sent three applications for the overdraft protection! They must make money this way, but not from me!</p> <p>Bijou, thank you for the complements! </p> <p>Firecracker, I'm glad you see flexibility in my style adjectives. I was hoping that would be the case. It would be difficult to re-create them every time there is a shift in fashion trends, etc.</p> <p>Suz, I get very focused and efficient when I take on a project! A year long effort seems long to me, but perhaps it seems quick for others. I happened to be in the correct frame of mind, and in the right place in terms of life circumstances to take this on. I would never suggest that anyone else do this. It has been a fascinating journey! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581696 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:44:53 +0000 Karie 1581696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style adjectives, combined with the WIWs I have seen you post, give me a clear picture of who you are and what you want to communicate through the way you dress. Congratulations - you have certainly achieved your year-long goal. I also like the practice of using a debit account (as long as there is no overdraft attached to it). When the money's gone, there's no more shopping. I might try that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581692 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:36:11 +0000 Bijou 1581692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Light is a great addition to your descriptors and suits the items that you have purchased. &nbsp;I prefer wearing light clothes too (light in weight particularly), but increasingly light in colour. &nbsp;I would say you present yourself as genuine in every sense of the word - not just looks but also in your personal dealings. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581665 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:43:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1581665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes a lot of sense to me. Your adjectives leave a lot of leeway for different style influences while remaining true to your personality. Your new pieces look great, and very much in keeping with your descriptors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581608 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:35:32 +0000 Suz 1581608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your new items, Staysfit, particularly the turtleneck dress and sweater, and I agree that it's a good idea to add light to your personal descriptors. So glad you have reached a place of wardrobe happiness. And in record time, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581604 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:30:01 +0000 Staysfit 1581604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I'm not sure why the links aren't working but all the garments shown are from Nordstroms.</p> <p>UmmLila, yes! LIGHT for TINKERBELL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581558 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 23:15:53 +0000 Anonymous 1581558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, your links are not working for me but I really like the orange or coral ? sweater with the assymetrical hem. Good job staying on budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581556 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 22:55:14 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1581556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And it kind of fits with changing your YLF moniker to tinkerbell </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581547 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:55:29 +0000 Staysfit 1581547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, I was laughing when I read your first post! It was funny! I qualified my response because I hoped you weren't offended that I thought it was funny! So now we have checked and re-checked that no one was offended! :-)</p> <p>Kiwigal, I agree that finding knitwear colors in a restricted color palette can be almost impossible. Perhaps Light Summer colors are scarce in the cool seasons of Fall and Winter. I built my knitwear base with neutrals - mostly Winter white, and with the plan to add pieces in my colors as I find them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581521 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:16:01 +0000 JAileen 1581521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, I hope I didn't offend you, it just struck me funny. You were practicing one in one out with your wardrobe, AND with your adjectives! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581513 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:12:42 +0000 Sal 1581513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the descriptors describe what I have seen you in, and the direction you are going. &nbsp;Composed possibly almost goes without saying in your case - I could add this to mine though as sometimes I can get a little lazy.</p> <p>I love the asymmetric sweater, I find it hard to get knitwear in colours that I like - I think it is easier to find in winter and fall season colours. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581494 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:24:53 +0000 Staysfit 1581494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, I am not sure if you are trying to be funny, but regarding the style adjectives, if I keep adding them they may end up like my previous wardrobe, one big overwhelming mess! &nbsp;I am trying to keep them to a maximum of 5. &nbsp;:-)</p> <p>Jenn, thanks, I believe you are equally thoughtful about your wardrobe as well and have greatly enjoyed reading your posts. &nbsp;I was happy to find the dress, especially because it is an eggplant color and I am working on a small capsule in that color. &nbsp;So far I have the dress and a leather jacket. &nbsp; I may eventually add some additional items if I find them. &nbsp;It's slow going.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581491 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:16:14 +0000 Jenn 1581491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're always so thoughtful about your wardrobe building. The new items look great! I especially like that cashmere sweater dress, and can almost picture it on you. Looks perfect for your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581490 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:15:33 +0000 JAileen 1581490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your wardrobe transformation. The clothing bank account is a great idea. I changed the neutral in my wardrobe from tan and beige to grey, when I went grey. I had to replace lots of stuff, and whenever I saw something that seemed to work, I bought it. Unfortunately, that has become a habit that is hard to break. I don't have a specific budget, but I just have a sense that I'm spending too much. Maybe I should follow your lead.</p> <p>Regarding your style adjectives: are they also one in and one out? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581489 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:12:42 +0000 Staysfit 1581489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Unfrumped, hopefully the image you get is in keeping with what I purchase! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581485 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:58:54 +0000 unfrumped 1581485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it!&nbsp; I get a mental image from that grouping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budget-success-and-s-light-change-to-style-adjectives#post-1581483 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:48:56 +0000 Staysfit 1581483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for my absence. &nbsp;I have been very busy with work and travel to conferences. &nbsp;August was the last month of my year long wardrobe&nbsp;make-over and I went all out by spending lavishly on 14 high ticket items. &nbsp;Knowing I could not sustain that level of spending, September started my newly implemented budget which I wrote about in another post. So far it has been very successful. &nbsp;From September until now I have purchased only 6 items, one of which was an inexpensive logo tee from a conference. &nbsp; All the items except the tee and a Donna Morgan dress are below. &nbsp;Sticking to the budget has been easy. &nbsp;I can only spend the money in my debit account, so I cannot go over the limit. I am eliminating one or more items from my closet whenever a new item is added. &nbsp;</p> <p>As I wear the items from my closet,&nbsp;I have discovered that I tend to pull clothes that are LIGHT in weight, LIGHT in color, feel LIGHT on my skin, look floaty and feathery LIGHT at the hemline, etc. &nbsp;My LIGHT summer color palette links them as well. &nbsp;My current style adjectives are SOFT, CALM, FRESH, CLASSIC, POLISHED, and does not include the word LIGHT. &nbsp; I am thinking of eliminating the word POLISHED. &nbsp;Polished seems too formal and stiff. &nbsp;I am not RATE. &nbsp;Personally, I want to present myself as GENUINE and COMPOSED. &nbsp;COMPOSED to me means that I have given thought to what I am wearing but it could be casual, or formal, but put together in a thoughtful manner. &nbsp;I like the word COMPOSED, but am not sure I need to include it in my style descriptors. &nbsp; I like to think I am a genuine and composed person. &nbsp;I want my clothing to reflect that, and my style adjectives are there to help me get there. &nbsp;So, my new style adjectives: &nbsp;SOFT, CALM, FRESH, CLASSIC, LIGHT. &nbsp;</p> <p>Ta Da! &nbsp;It make me happy! &nbsp; &nbsp;What do you think?</p> <p> </p>