https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:25:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2385308 Thu, 01 May 2025 20:14:27 +0000 Lisa 2385308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Minaminu</b> - Lovely new additions! The teal and blues go really well together for the start of a nice capsule. I always enjoy when my new purchases make a mini capsule with themselves. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2385296 Thu, 01 May 2025 11:39:59 +0000 Minaminu 2385296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>UK weather is getting warmer and I am preparing for spring and summer! So far I have added 2 dresses, 1 multi shirt in a tweed mix and a cardi, 3 of them are preloved finds and I am very happy with them.<br /> I'd love to replace some footwear and pair of trousers plus I am always on the lookout for a white blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2384034 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:59:57 +0000 Angie 2384034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Lisa</b>! I'll let you know what I think when they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383979 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:26:40 +0000 Lisa 2383979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ket</b> - :)</p> <p><b>Angie</b> - Blast, too bad the Mix Mooz didn't work. But the Franco Sarto have some lovely stitching on them. </p> <p>I have had a lot of success with Franco Sarto boots. My fingers are crossed that these work out for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383955 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:12:44 +0000 Angie 2383955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa,</b> I have a shopping update!</p> <p>As much as I tried to make the cream Miz Mooz western boots work - they are too wide. Insoles and socks did not work. Back they went.</p> <p>I have these on order now! :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383930 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:42:05 +0000 Ket 2383930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Lisa</b>!! I am really delighted with my summer wardrobe. And very thankful for your support and kind words &lt;3 :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383928 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:35:45 +0000 Lisa 2383928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>cat2</b> - I hope the pants work for you. I have green pants on my fall shopping list.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ket</b> - You've done an excellent job getting your summer wardrobe in order this year. You should be proud! Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383876 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:25:29 +0000 Ket 2383876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm feeling so jazzed reading and seeing everyone's new buys and lists! :D&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Everyone has nailed their summer lists!</p> <p></div><div>I feel I nailed mine but since I <i></i><a rel="nofollow" href="http://https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-summer-wardrobe-is-shaping-up">already posted</a> <i></i>, I won't reiterate here That said, I did get a few things not in that post. <ul> <li>Summer olive jackets-those haven't worked out as I anticipated. Will do a separate post on them.&nbsp;</li> <li>Wildcard cotton camisoles--great cut and colors, bit too snug though. Final sale so will either hang onto them for later or find them new homes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Sale navy dress - also a wild card. LOVE IT! Natural fiber blend, fluttery straps, smocked bodice for comfort.&nbsp;</li> <li>Sale top - loveth! Natural fiber blend and easy, breezy silhouette. It's in rare dark autumn orchid to boot.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div><div>I still need: <ul> <li>Second (and third?) pair of summer sandals--will post for some recs, I think.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lower-height wedges (maybe) </li> <li>Summer purse of some kind (maybe)</li> <li>Decorative belt in neutral medium color</li> <li>Strapless bra</li> <li>Skimmer shorts for under dresses</li> <li>New panties</li> <li>Replacement kimono (maybe)</li> </ul> <br />Otherwise, I feel pretty prepared for summer. It's almost disappointing to be this prepared, if I'm honest! I've highly enjoyed all the shopping I did this spring. :D&nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383872 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:53:33 +0000 cat2 2383872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reminder to check my list. I think the only outstanding items are to refresh my summer weight army green pants and to keep an eye out in the sales for a couple of fall cardigans. I have what I think will be the pants on order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383855 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:56:30 +0000 Lisa 2383855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sisi </b>- I was not always this organized with my wardrobe. It has taken years to define my style and learn to shop with a plan. But all of that hard works has me now tackling each season much better prepared than in the past. I wish you success with your wardrobe!</p> <p><b>Angie</b> - *squeals in delight* Oh that twinset is equestrian fabulous goodness! What a gorgeous cream color offset by a pretty brown equestrian print. A most excellent addition to your horsey capsule! I look forward to seeing this styled! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383843 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:08:25 +0000 Angie 2383843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun to see everyone's lovelies! :)</p> <p><b>Lisa</b>, my equestrian twinset came, and I love it! Gorgeous fit and quality! Awfully pretty and a playful pattern. I will take pics at some point :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383840 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:42:34 +0000 Sisi 2383840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty things Lisa! And good score - five things found out of eight is excellent in my opinion. Plus 2 wildcards ! My wardrobe is <b>never</b> ready for <b>any</b> upcoming season. Something is always missing. Alas, when you hate shopping and have a very picky taste this is the inevitable result. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383838 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:32:03 +0000 Lisa 2383838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal </b>- You've got some lovely additions for your wardrobe. The wildcard shirt has a really nice detail to it. I notice a nice variety of color among your new additions. They will be really nice paired with your existing neutrals you added in 2024. My favorite is the yellow sneakers (because I am on team colorful sneakers). Excellent job updating your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383819 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:17:26 +0000 Sal 2383819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice additions all. Lisa - like your choices.</p> <p>Here is my shopping list from January:</p> <ul> <li>new jeans- blue denim</li> <li>Coloured sneakers - not white</li> <li>bright trousers</li> <li>fine gauge sweater - for work</li> <li>spring jacket - this is a HEWI</li> </ul> <p>I ended up adding cream jeans, yellow sneakers, red trousers and a green sweater..... I have also added two gear jackets and a patagonia sweatshirt, and a thrifted dress (no find) yet.&nbsp; The brown Columbia jacket and dress are second hand - the rest new.</p> <p>I also added a wildcard long shirt - in a olivey brown.</p> <p>Whilst they all look a bit mismatched they go well with the neutrals I added in 2024.&nbsp; I have navy, black, neutral browns and whites.&nbsp; I am keen to get something else in the yellow (I have a bag) but am only half looking.</p> <p>With my goal of adding only 12 new pieces I have added 5 so far this year.&nbsp; I am still looking out for a spring weight jacket; I am really not quite sure what I want.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383816 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:04:20 +0000 Lisa 2383816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla</b> - I've been eyeing Veja sneakers and will be curious what you think of them. The Merino sweater looks like a lovely piece for layering without bulk. You've got&nbsp;two lovely additions that are going to work so well with your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383810 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:27:34 +0000 Carla 2383810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Though my clothes collection is modest, it’s suiting me well at the moment. &nbsp;April is all about transitional dressing and layers - with temps from 0degC to 18degC. &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>am&nbsp;</i>looking forward to wearing the shorts I got last summer, and my collection of sleeveless tops. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>Stores, including the thrift shops, haven’t switched to summer merch yet - so there’s nothing tempting me yet. </p> <p>I’ve made two purchases this year so far: Veja sneakers acquired via Simons, a Canadian department store, and a fine merino wool sweater (made in UK) from a curated thrift shop on the Main Street of our little town. &nbsp;</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383809 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:30:23 +0000 Lisa 2383809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie </b>- Great point about ivory bags working as well as white. After a few years of searching for a white bag, I've pretty much given up at this point. I have two ivory bags that should be just fine when I want a lighter colored bag. I'm excited to style the orange sorbet skinnies with my heavy blue based wardrobe. I think it will be a nice pairing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Excellent job ticking items off your own list <b>Angie</b>. It's also nice to see I'm not the only person bumping a few items for fall collections.</p> <p>And your wildcard raincoat is perfection. :)</p> <p>I look forward to seeing the Ralph Lauren twinset styled. I anticipate it will be a lovely addition to your wardrobe!</p> <p><b>Jaime </b>- I enjoy creating a list, it really helps me stay focused and purchase additions that work well for my wardrobe. It's always nice to check things off the list too. :)</p> <p><b>Irina</b> - Excellent job with checking off items on your list so far. Linen sounds lovely for summer!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b> - Brown, olive, and burgundy sound lovely for fall and winter. I also try to stock up on colors (to styles) when they are in stores. You are wise to grab the burgundy while it's available! I expect the burgundy is lovely paired with some of your gold pieces. Burgundy and gold were actually my wedding colors (I had a Christmas wedding). :)</p> <p><b>Star </b>- I admire your 5 items to purchase for the year challenge. When I've done low purchase challenges in the past, it really allowed me to fine tune my style and wardrobe. And to get more use out of the things I already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383793 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:04:14 +0000 Star (Lise) 2383793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice cool <i>and</i> practical additions Lisa.  Cute sailboats shirt.</p> <p>I have publicly stated that I only want to purchase 5 clothing items this year (excluding shoes, sleep and underwear).  I really don't need anything new but as we all know it is always nice to have something fresh for the upcoming season.  I have thrifted 3 tops so far.  I have been looking at warmer, spicier colours which I don't have that many of in my closet.  For some reason I am attracted to certain patterns again, after quite a few years of being off them.  I found a plain orange sleeveless shell, which should prove to be super useful;  a yellow/orange/white black crazy patterned puffed shoulder top that will work in early Spring, and an Indian made paisley tunic button down in black, clay, lilac and cream.  I will show pics when I wear them, which will be in the distant future because it is actually snowing today!   My balance of two items will be used for high summer dresses if I can find them in thrift.  I have enough black ones so they should be colourful and maybe even patterned, in a natural fabric.  They should be midaxi length and cover arms, and must be Tomgirl worthy.   </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383790 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:36:40 +0000 Brooklyn 2383790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. It’s nice to feel prepared for the upcoming season. It makes it more enjoyable.</p> <p>I have been stocking up on burgundy, along with some brown and olive. I’ve bought more than I anticipated but I’m a big believer in stocking up on your favourite colours when they are available at retail. Currently there is an abundance of burgundy here. I am very excited about my purchases and have worn some of them already. I definitely feel ready for winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383788 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:44:06 +0000 Irina 2383788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice additions, Lisa! You are very organized!<br />This year I keep my list fluid, some items are needed but I might be tempted by something interesting.&nbsp;<div>Purchased from a list:<br />- black t-shirt (hoped to find it on sale at COS or buy it from Uniqlo but paid full price for a COS one)<br />- black linen dress from COS. There was no need but I wanted it for a couple of years and finally gave in this year. Love it.&nbsp;</div><div>- BR green chino pants as a replacement for my Vince cargo pants<br />- summer short sleeves button down shirt, COS but second hand.&nbsp;</div><div>- black linen pants. I want to replace a cheaper linen pair from H&amp;M that I have and not too happy about. Ordered one from Massimo Dutti. I love their linen and hope it will fit.&nbsp;</div><div>- a blue striped linen button down shirt. Have been trying to find it for a few years. Maybe it will be my lucky year. Ordered also from Massimo Dutti.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Not found:<br />- Summer vacation dress<br />- Black or navy silk pants</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383786 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:58:31 +0000 Jaime 2383786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both of you are so organized! And such nice looking finds! My wishlist is very long term usually - I am always on the lookout for more colorful or interesting hoop earrings and odd pieces in general . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383784 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:19:17 +0000 Angie 2383784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, <b>Lisa</b>! You are doing marvelously well ticking things off your shopping list! </p> <p>In my experience, ivory bags work as well as white because I remix different tones of white. You might find the same thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>The sail boat blouse looks pretty and summery! Excited to see you style those orange sorbet skinnies too!</p> <p>To answer your question - I'm doing well with my shopping list. See Finds: <ul> <li>White pants and white jeans refresh - YES. Got both.</li> <li>High Summer dress additions - YES. Got two</li> <li>New cashmere sweater - YES.&nbsp;</li> <li>New cotton sweater - YES.</li> <li>Put a progressive lens prescription in my sunnies - &nbsp;YES.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Haven't managed to find the right pair of dressy red pants and cream pants. Will wait till Autumn.</p> <p>Got some fun other items that found me too - like the raincoat :)&nbsp;</p> <p>The Ralph Lauren twinset is on order!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-on-my-summer-shopping-list#post-2383782 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:17:46 +0000 Lisa 2383782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello.</p> <p>In <b>Janet's</b> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-closet-cleaning#post-2382793">Spring (closet) cleaning post</a>, I mentioned my summer shopping list. <u>Thank you</u> <b>Janet</b> for sparking me to get organized for the upcoming seasons.</p> <p>I've spent the past couple of weeks finishing up organizing my closet for spring/summer and checking off the items on my shopping list. I've even managed to wear a few pieces already.</p> <p>In the end, how did I do with my shopping list?</p> <p>Pretty well. I got most of the items on my original list, along with 2 wildcards. A few things I haven't found and will roll over to next year. If I happen to stumble across them during the season that's fine too, but they are not high priority items.</p> <p>Here's a review of the list: <ul> <li><b>green pants</b>-never got. I think these will be easier to find in fall collections</li> <li><b>light blue or light purple pants</b>-got lilac wide legs from Kohls</li> <li><b>white pants</b>-got pret a pedi pants from WHBM</li> <li><b>denim shorts</b>-decided not to get, instead I got a pair of blue heritage chino shorts by JCrew instead</li> <li><b>light blue shorts</b>-got a cargo pair from Kohls</li> <li><b>coral or other orangey color shorts</b>-got a coral chino pair from Amazon in the mid rise curvy fit</li> <li><b>track pants (not sure on the color yet)</b>-never got. I have a very sporty style and find it ironic that I just haven't seen a pair of track pants that are just right to me yet. I'm happy to keep searching</li> <li><b>white crossbody bag</b>-never got. I've looked for a white bag for a few years now, but I am very picking with bags and nothing has caught my eye yet. I have two ivory bags that work just fine when I want a lighter handbag for now</li> <li><b>Wildcard #1&nbsp;</b>- Cropped, slim fit Kut from the Kloth jeans in peach, a new to me color. I really enjoyed my orange Zella pants from NAS last year and I wanted to continue to play with orangey colors in my wardrobe</li> <li><b>Wildcard #2 </b>- White Kathryn Sailboat print button up shirt by Rails. I have a fondness for Rails button up shirts and I could not pass up this sailboat shirt, especially because I caught it on sale.</li> </ul> I also freshened up my spring athleisure capsule which I talked about in this post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-athleisure-capsule-refresh">Spring Athleisure Capsule Refresh (Long)</a>&nbsp;and I had added 3 thrifted items to my summer wardrobe (tan jacket, ivory shorts, red/black/white plaid shirt) that I mentioned in this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-went-thrifting-today-and-it-was-a-success">post.</a></p> <p>At this point, I feel well prepared for spring and summer. The weather just needs to settle down now. (It was mid 80F this weekend and it's going to be back to the mid 50F this upcoming week)</p> <p>Is your wardrobe ready for the upcoming season?</p> <p>Thanks for reading! </p>