https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:29:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340338 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:25:09 +0000 catgirl 1340338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a wise woman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340294 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:27:19 +0000 texstyle 1340294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I totally agree Mo. It's getting better/easier for me to shop and dress. Kudos of course to Angie and YLF :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340284 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:08:35 +0000 Elizabeth P 1340284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love hearing about your journey Mo, it's really useful to my own thinking, and it's really paying off for you.&nbsp; You look wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340206 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:09:54 +0000 Mo 1340206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks. &nbsp;I guess I am finally reaping rewards of working out my needs and planning my wardrobe better. &nbsp;<br />Tex, it is a relief to not have to deal with those troublesome items. &nbsp;When you finally kick them to the curb, and don't let more in, things start to become a lot easier. &nbsp;:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340195 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:49:37 +0000 rute 1340195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I confess I envy your method and organization. You are so rational. Love outfit 1!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340191 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:43:49 +0000 texstyle 1340191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job Mo!&nbsp; The first two outfits are fantastic for you and you not only have been making good choices, you've been teaching others here. I've been focusing on the same - only keeping items that are truly right in fit, style, color and feeling. It was liberating to me to get rid of the last few pairs of jeans/pants that weren't working and just taking up space. I still may not get to wear my cool weather items as much as I'd like so either those need to be truly classic (or at least lasting) in style or they have to feel worth the CPW to only wear a few times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340183 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:33:33 +0000 Alassë 1340183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340158 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:11:45 +0000 jackiec 1340158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Mo! You are definitely moving forward and great work waiting for PPP. I absolutely love #1. And #2 as well, but esp #1. Glad you sent the other two items back. Onwards! That's great news about your blue blouse. I'm happy it will be put right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340146 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:58:44 +0000 Sara L. 1340146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the top in that first outfit!&nbsp; I'm glad to hear that the shirt with the poor alteration was fixed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340048 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:49:48 +0000 bj1111 1340048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you sticking to your guns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340017 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:19:40 +0000 Deborah 1340017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo this is a really inspiring post. I'm thinking of the Loreal ad "because you"re worth it" and that's why we shouldn't settle;). #1 and 2 are just so fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340014 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:12:37 +0000 kellygirl 1340014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your first two outfits. They are breezy and stylish and so you. Good for you for practicing PPP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340010 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:54:39 +0000 RoseandJoan 1340010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You seem to be in a great place with your wardrobe Mo, it is like you have rached the point when all of the analysis and introspection has resulted in a tangible reward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1340001 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:40:43 +0000 CocoLion 1340001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The items you're letting go of are not as special/flattering/Mo as those shown in pics 1 and 2. &nbsp;Love the avant garde nature of the turkey pockets dress, it's really great on you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339994 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:24:53 +0000 Alana in Canada 1339994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for Turkey pockets. It looks great on you! That white top is very interesting, too. Good for you for not settling. It is hard not to settle sometimes, hard to keep looking. So, kudos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339974 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:25:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1339974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations--good progress. I really like the first two outfits, too. You look relaxed and stylish. That maxi dress is fun. I laughed at your comment on Angie's blog post, about calling it your "turkey" dress. I have a dress with similar pockets. Mine might be more duck-sized. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339938 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:12:36 +0000 Karie 1339938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first two outfits are fantastic - especially the dress. Good for you for not accepting second best - I am getting better at that too, but it is still a hard road. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339915 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:54:21 +0000 Staysfit 1339915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you were able to get your blouse alteration corrected! It's great to see someone stick to their style goal and not settle for "just ok". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339909 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:50:06 +0000 Jaime 1339909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the above - both that your first two outfits look great and you are a great position to be PPP. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339905 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:47:21 +0000 Suz 1339905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in 1 and 2 -- illustrating why it's so important not to settle. The stuff that works well, just works. Good for you for holding the line. What Gigi said, too. Once you have a core wardrobe, there's really no reason to accept second best. You can afford to exercise PPP.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339898 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:19:51 +0000 Gigi 1339898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Caro. It's tough not to settle! But I think that once a person has a core wardrobe, settling should really no longer be necessary unless you're stuck having to attend some kind of event that you really don't have the right clothing for. Otherwise you just continue to accumulate "so-so" items that routinely get skipped over in favor of the fab ones.</p> <p>I'm glad you got the alteration fixed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339896 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:14:55 +0000 Caro in Oz 1339896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think not settling is a biggie for many of us - I know it was for me. Yay to saying no to what doesn't work. I love those first two outfits on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339892 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:08:09 +0000 Thistle 1339892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really have embraced the PPP that Angie talks about. Great job.</p> <p>And the dress with the billowy pockets sounds fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coasting-along-with-what-works-and-saying-no-to-what-doesnt#post-1339888 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:00:11 +0000 Mo 1339888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;This weekend I didn't take any WIW pics. &nbsp;I did dress for going out into the world, which I normally will post, but I'd worn the outfits before, so you've seen them. (old pics below)&nbsp;One fun thing, the dress I did not wear yesterday when&nbsp;BF voiced preference for shorts instead, I did wear today to grocery shop and lounge, just for me&nbsp;:) &nbsp;It was doubly fun that it was quite windy and the big billowing flowing pockets danced in the breeze. &nbsp;<br />Also I sent back, and/or immediately sent out to Twice for reselling, items that in the past I may have let into the closet even though I knew they weren't wowing me. &nbsp;<br />One was a $13 eBay try. &nbsp;At the $10 range I will still bite on nonreturnable things. &nbsp;These were NWT silk shorts so I imagine resell will be decent at least. &nbsp;In the past, I'd think hey at that price, I may as well just try them. &nbsp;But something in me clicked and said, no, they're not moving me forward. <br />The others were white shorts that technically fit, but really would be better sized up. &nbsp;Instead of the bird in the hand thinking, I boxed them back up and am awaiting the exchange process in the mail. &nbsp;Patience for a better fit.&nbsp;<br />So anyway, I'm happier in the items I do have to wear and happy to not be letting questionable ones in to muddy the waters back up! &nbsp;<br />Oh, and I did get to take the blue blouse back in person to Nordies&nbsp;since we went to see a friend on Sunday who moved to the St. Pete area. &nbsp;Felt good, again, that I didn't just let the mediocre alteration go, but got it fixed. &nbsp;Yay. &nbsp; </p>