https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 07:40:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1606053 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 14:32:48 +0000 unfrumped 1606053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really liked the plaid skirt colors, so maybe it will turn up again in the right style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1606020 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 13:12:53 +0000 Astrid 1606020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything besides the black skirt came today and it is all going back. The plaid skirt was cut both too straight and too short, the cardigan's color was kind of a warm mint green and the striped pullover was cut too boxy. Not worth taking pictures...&nbsp; Ah well - good for my wallet I suppose. </p> <p>The black skirt is on back-order and supposed to ship in two weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604847 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:12:03 +0000 Astrid 1604847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Helen. :-)</p> <p>The skirt in #5 didn't work out, still much too big. I'm going to return it. BUT I found the perfect solution for a dressy outfit with very little shopping left to do. More in another thread soon.</p> <p>I'm going to use this thread to update on the other pieces once they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604630 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:54:40 +0000 Helen11 1604630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the striped pullover. The pic looks just your colours. Also loving the lighter colours in the plaid skirt. Have fun trying them on : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604596 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:23:16 +0000 Astrid 1604596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I'll keep you up-to-date and will post pictures if I'm unsure.</p> <p>Gaylene, agree that the cardigan needs to be just right to work out. But I can return all of these, so no problem. I've also ordered the plaid skirt and the striped pullover in two sizes because I was unsure. </p> <p>Diana, it's Toast not Boden, but yes. I really hope it will work. </p> <p>Aida, skirt #1 is probably more for spring, summer and fall than winter, but reviews said the fabric was nice with a bit of weight to it. Hopefully that's true.</p> <p>Windchime, the plaid skirt is 100% wool, so I guess it will be warm. I've become a huge fan of wool... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604575 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 03:02:56 +0000 Windchime 1604575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially like the plaid skirt in the 2nd pic; the colors look rich and beautiful, and moreover, it looks warm. </p> <p>Keep us posted about how these work out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604511 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:18:48 +0000 Aida 1604511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice picks Astrid! I'm particularly fond of #2-4 for your style (plaid skirt is super and seems very you; light cardi would be a great alternative to dark gray on some days; and I think you'll have fun with the stripey sweater). Also love the idea of #5 as a dressier-fun-printed skirt. #1 I am unsure of; seems like a spring weight if it's modal? Could have excellent drape, or could be extra clingy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604486 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:56:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1604486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great finds. &nbsp;The sweaters are great pick-me ups for midwinter, with a bit of cozy color. &nbsp;Let us know how they work out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604457 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:55:05 +0000 Diana 1604457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look like they would fit into your wardrobe beautifully!&nbsp; I hope the new size of the Boden skirt works - it's a great shape and pattern.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604456 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:53:06 +0000 Gaylene 1604456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the skirts, and if they fit, they could all be smart additions to your wardrobe. I'm especially keeping fingers and thumbs crossed for #5.</p> <p>The sweater in #4 looks so pretty in the pictures. If the fabric is soft and non-itchy, and the stripes fall in the right place, it could be a workhorse with jeans and boots because those colours are so good on you. The sweater in #3 is a bit of a wildcard, though. I've always found those "basic" cardigans need the colour and fit to be spot on to work in my wardrobe. It's good you'll have the opportunity to check it out before making your final decision. Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604393 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:13:05 +0000 rachylou 1604393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh the purples are so esp good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604359 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:45:49 +0000 Astrid 1604359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Hopefully the color of the cardigan will go with the rest of my wardrobe. I guess plaid skirts <i>are</i> a bit of a signature...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604331 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:46:19 +0000 Anonymous 1604331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did really well, Astrid. I like everything you got.<br />Plaid skirts might be your signature! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604280 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:20:31 +0000 Helena 1604280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great Astrid ... the color of the cardigan is SO pretty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604276 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:16:51 +0000 Astrid 1604276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! :-)</p> <p>Diane, I've already seen the fabric of #5 IRL and it's truly beautiful. </p> <p>Summer, I really hope the skirt fits in the size down. That would be soo awesome. </p> <p>Elizabeth, you're allowed. I could keep all of them, but of course it would come out of the budget elsewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604275 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:15:52 +0000 Ginger 1604275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like excellent choices. And there really is a lot of winter left! That pullover is very pretty; it's also my preference to put a pattern with jeans.</p> <p>The sales are pretty amazing at a lot of places right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604267 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:51:57 +0000 Anonymous 1604267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like great additions to your wardrobe, especially a skirt that can be dressed up or down and the lighter cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604266 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:48:42 +0000 Alassë 1604266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really hope some of these skirts will work for you, Astrid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604264 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:40:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 1604264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices Astrid.&nbsp; Am I allowed to hope they all work out for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604255 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:57:10 +0000 Summer 1604255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer's a long way off yet, Astrid! &nbsp;These pieces will keep you cosy while you wait, and all look very much in keeping with your style. &nbsp;<br />I'm pleased to see that the metallic skirt might still be a possibility. &nbsp;Fingers crossed for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604248 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:41:43 +0000 Anonymous 1604248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some great choices Astrid. You can never have too much plaid&nbsp;:) And I love the look of the fabric in the last skirt. The striped sweater will definitely be a useful casual addition. Fingers crossed that they all work out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604247 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:40:11 +0000 Anonymous 1604247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There ARE a lot of winter sales. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-winter-sales#post-1604241 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:02:31 +0000 Astrid 1604241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know my self proclaimed goal was a better summer wardrobe, but I just couldn't resist the winter sale going on... But I guess not all of these might work out, so we'll see. These were all around 50-75% off.</p> <p>#1 Sold out<br /> Black skirt made out of modal. Easy to dress up and down? Won't be here in time for the birthday though. Let's hope the other skirt (#5) works out. Should work well with bare legs and sandals too (same as the other skirt btw).</p> <p>#2 Returned<br /> I know I said no more plaid but this might be the perfect replacement for my two lower quality plaid wool skirts. And I love the colors. Depends on fit and length, of course.</p> <p>#3 Returned<br /> Wool and cashmere mix. Looks light blue in the picture, but the color is called sage green - so it depends how it turns out IRL. Maybe a nice light colored layer for warmth in spring and summer, as an alternative to my dark grey cardigan?</p> <p>#4 Returned<br /> I don't really need another wool pullover, but this was so inexpensive I thought it worth a try. And all my other pullovers are solids. Might be nice to have a pattern when I wear a pullover with jeans and boots or sneakers.</p> <p>#5 ETA Returned<br /> The skirt came back in stock a size down and is already on its way. Hopefully it truly runs a bit smaller...</p> <p>Anyone else shopping the winter sales? </p>