https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198868 Sun, 30 May 2021 01:52:33 +0000 Jaime 2198868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya I am sorry about your father. Yes, cultural practices come in handy during times of acute loss.&nbsp;<br />Glad you are emerging from a very tough year and your plan sounds excellent. Looking forward to seeing more of you on the forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198779 Sat, 29 May 2021 19:34:27 +0000 Minaminu 2198779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am very sorry about your loss.</p> <p>I like how you are planning the end of the&nbsp;</p> <p>hibernation, I am doing a similar exercise as I am slowly repairing and tailoring my clothes and shoes (resole!!!). It's time consuming but I am sure it will be worth at the end! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198776 Sat, 29 May 2021 19:20:23 +0000 Tanya 2198776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all SO much for all the compassion regarding my father.&nbsp; It is hard, especially since it wasn't possible to fly to Europe for the funeral.&nbsp; I have been finding some comfort in observing some cultural customs that I typically do not care for.</p> <p>Brooklyn, I look forward to wearing and posting some real outfits.</p> <p>Bijou, you are very kind, and back at you about inspiration - I have lemming-ed some Karen Millen items in the past after seeing them on you.</p> <p>Mirjana, glad you like my new footwear.</p> <p>Fashintern, thank you for making laugh with your comment about Bat signals.&nbsp; You may be onto something there.</p> <p>Rachy, congrats on your first indoor dining event!&nbsp; I have two outdoor ones planned in the near future, but haven't graduated to indoors yet.</p> <p>RoseandJoan, so nice to see you here again!&nbsp; We can re-emerge together.</p> <p>Suntiger, I will be posting about those tube skirts soon and looking forward to seeing your outfits with them.</p> <p>Staysfit, you are right about the sales.&nbsp; We are all getting spoiled with all the great deals and it will be quite hard for me to buy anything fashion related full priced any time soon.</p> <p>Helena, I really appreciate your kind words. Hopefully everything is improving for better from now on.</p> <p>Joy, that sounds strange regarding the Queen, but they have all sorts of unusual royal protocols.&nbsp; For me, 6 months felt right.</p> <p>Angie, you are awfully sweet, thank you.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am truly enjoying the casual summer wardrobe refresh, and that is all I am focusing on for now, as my weight is still changing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Runcarla, thanks!&nbsp; It is nice to know you have enjoyed my past comments.</p> <p>Catherine, I appreciate your kind words.&nbsp; I have always enjoyed your sense of style as well.</p> <p>Jonesy, it has been fun seeing you here lately, too!&nbsp; I do like planning in general, and lists.&nbsp; In the Myer-Briggs personality theory, I have a very strong J as the fourth letter.</p> <p>Gryffin, you are making blush, thank you!&nbsp; I have copied plenty of items from you, tool, as you well know.</p> <p>StyleFan, thanks!&nbsp; I have always enjoyed your WIWs as well.</p> <p>Irina, congrats on doing the alterations!&nbsp; I have so many to do, and it will doing it batches/phases.&nbsp; I may need a monthly trip to the tailor for the whole next 12 months.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198743 Sat, 29 May 2021 17:57:39 +0000 Irina 2198743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about you father. What a loss.&nbsp;<div><br /><div>Wonderful additions to your shoe collection, you have such a great taste in footwear!<br />I finally took clothes for alterations. Most of the items are from last year but I hope we will all have now opportunities to actually wear and enjoy our clothes.</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198742 Sat, 29 May 2021 17:56:06 +0000 Style Fan 2198742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.&nbsp; I am glad to hear that you are fully vaccinated.&nbsp; I look forward to your WIWs.&nbsp; I always enjoyed them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198727 Sat, 29 May 2021 17:04:29 +0000 gryffin 2198727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tanya - So very, very sorry to hear about your dad.&nbsp; I am currently in the throws of managing aged family after losing dad 3 yr ago.&nbsp; Just beaming understanding, strength, love and hugs your way.&nbsp; The pain never goes away but it easier to bear over time.&nbsp; My prayers to you and your family!</p> <p>But I am so glad you are safely emerging and pleasant things are on the horizon.&nbsp; You already know I think you have exquisite taste!&nbsp; You are one of my favorite people to lemming!!&nbsp; I'll be cheering and following as you refresh your wardrobe!!&nbsp; Or as I think of it, I'll be shopping your closet!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198720 Sat, 29 May 2021 16:53:48 +0000 Jonesy 2198720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's wonderful to hear from you. I am very sorry about the death of your father. Terrible, especially during the pandemic! It has been a time of such loss!</p> <p>I love reading about your next steps now that you've been vaccinated and have moved through the most acute mourning period. It sounds like you have a very detailed, thoughtful plan, as usual :)! I am excited to see you post more on YLF, as you rebuild and refresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198684 Sat, 29 May 2021 14:50:41 +0000 catherine 2198684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, sending thoughts your way with respect to your dad. It sounds like you’re starting to feel a little bit better, which is a huge step. You have such great style. Your outfit posts were always an inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198669 Sat, 29 May 2021 14:18:42 +0000 Carla 2198669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so glad to learn of your plan to post more. &nbsp;Your comments are always insightful, and your style sense is inspirational. &nbsp;It sounds like you have overcome a hard year+ and that things are looking up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198659 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:59:31 +0000 Angie 2198659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My condolences, sweet Tanya. Wishing you strength and peace in your heart. It’s been sooo hard :(</p> <p>Glad you’re fully vaccinated, seeing a few friends, and being out and about more. That in itself is therapeutic and healing. </p> <p>I know you’re having fun refreshing your casual capsules. A great distraction and relaxing for you too. Of course, you are doing it mindfully, sensibly and stylishly! </p> <p>Our styles have all shifted a bit or a lot in the last 15 months, and some changes are permanent. Roll with it, and go with what feels right. Always here to support you. Looking forward to your amazing WIWs! </p> <p>As for the new items you’ve bought - KILLER fab as always! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198656 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:53:33 +0000 Anonymous 2198656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry to hear of your fathers death. Please take care of yourself. I was shocked to hear that Queen Elizabeth was only wearing mourning for 8 days for Prince Philip. It sounds like you have been busy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198646 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:33:56 +0000 Helena 2198646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I'm so sorry to hear about your father, and the rather brutal year you've had. Sending lots of love as you slowly emerge from lockdown. May your style journey right now be one of self-care and self-love, as you certainly deserve it after a rough time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198644 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:26:56 +0000 Staysfit 2198644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father. &nbsp;I am happy to hear that you are now fully vaccinated and feel more comfortable venturing out on occasion. &nbsp;I can relate to shifting style sensibilities and wardrobe needs after spending so long in comfy loungewear! &nbsp;I hope your shopping continues to go well, it looks like you have a solid plan in mind for what you want to purchase. &nbsp;It also seems to be a good time to look for the items you list because &nbsp;there are so many sales as retailers try to attract their precious customers. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198622 Sat, 29 May 2021 09:56:47 +0000 Anonymous 2198622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear about the loss of your father Glad you'll be here more ofren though!<br /> Sounds like a sensible updating plan. I can help with the tube skirts! I live in mine 6 months of the year, or did BC19, and probably have quite a few wiw and ensembles in Finds with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198620 Sat, 29 May 2021 09:42:46 +0000 RoseandJoan 2198620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, it's lovely to see an update from you, although I am sorry to read about your father.</p> <p>I can very much relate to your post and look forward to sharing the re-emergence with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198614 Sat, 29 May 2021 08:51:49 +0000 rachylou 2198614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sorry to hear of your father’s passing, Tanya! And I look forward to your WIWs. I just made my first venture into eating at a restaurant indoors. There are no Covid patients in hospital here for the first time in over a year. It was pretty weird... and actually I booked an outdoor table but was with my mum who’s ready to go. We were almost the only diners in there... fits and starts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198612 Sat, 29 May 2021 07:52:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My condolences on losing your father. </p> <p>I’ve also noticed the influx of old timers here. It’s fun for me as a relative nube to meet you all. Could be that prep for going back oitw is bringing everyone back here, but my money’s on Bat signals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198609 Sat, 29 May 2021 07:18:53 +0000 Mirjana 2198609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am so sorry about the lost of father. I understand you completely, I think we all feel the same, the pandemic lasts a long time. But, it's better now that you have been vaccinated. So, now you can safely get out and about more. You footwear is great so go ahead, you are always very stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198604 Sat, 29 May 2021 06:07:59 +0000 Bijou 2198604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, so sorry to hear of the death of your father. It was lovely to honour his passing with wearing black. What great news that you are vaccinated and can safely get out and about more. </p> <p>Your WIW’s, wardrobe, and wardrobe management are always so inspiring. It will be fun to see you update your casual summer collection, your sneakers and sandals are a great start. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198596 Sat, 29 May 2021 04:21:52 +0000 Brooklyn 2198596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tanya. I’m sorry about your father and that you’ve had a rough year. I very much look forward to seeing you back showing WIW in the forum when you feel up to it. I’ve missed you! It sounds like your wardrobe planning is going well. I’d expect nothing less </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198559 Fri, 28 May 2021 22:12:44 +0000 Tanya 2198559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, Suz, and thank you!&nbsp; I think a lot of us can related to non-dressing, the whole pandemic situation is quite unprecedented in modern times.&nbsp; &nbsp;I hope the time flies for you for the next month, and that you can go back to some social activities.</p> <p>I have to admit that updating my casual wardrobe feels like therapy to me, it is something different to focus on, beyond pandemic, crazy amount of work and complicated family situation.&nbsp; So I am extremely motivated. </p> <p>Janet, thank you for the kind words!&nbsp; How fun that we are Vince sneakers twins.&nbsp; &nbsp;Those are the only ones I am yet to wear and we will see if I need any interventions.&nbsp; I appreciate&nbsp;the recommendation&nbsp;for socks, as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Another confession: I was a total lemming and got some sandals inspired by you: the pewter gladiators and the snake sandals ( you do have amazing taste in shoes). I find them both very comfy. I got some black sandals, too, but not the same as yours -mine are below.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198554 Fri, 28 May 2021 22:03:00 +0000 Janet 2198554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am so sorry about your father.&nbsp;</p> <p>It sounds like you are approaching everything in a sensible way. Like you, I'm now starting to do a bit more social activity, carefully, now that I'm fully vaccinated.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are Vince sneaker twins! I had to get mine stretched a little across the top because they rubbed in an uncomfortable spot on one foot (the foot I dropped a drawer on and broke a bone about ten years ago), and found some new no-show socks by Ondo that finally solve the comfort issue for good! &nbsp;I love those refined sneaker shapes you've chosen. Looking forward to seeing your refreshed capsule and some WIW's!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198552 Fri, 28 May 2021 21:57:32 +0000 Suz 2198552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, hello! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. But glad you are emerging from pandemic seclusion. I can certainly relate to the "non-dressing" -- I wore mostly gear for most of the pandemic, and will still be very limited in social activities until I'm fully vaccinated (not until the end of June for me). It is a slow process to re-evaluate needs but you sound very organized in your approach. Basics first, then onwards -- that would get the Angie seal of approval for sure!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/emerging-from-pandemic-hibernation-with-lots-of-summer-dressing-shopping-plans-long#post-2198545 Fri, 28 May 2021 21:31:53 +0000 Tanya 2198545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been working from home since March 2020 and still am.&nbsp; There are some rumors that we may be allowed back to the office in September, but nothing is certain.&nbsp; &nbsp;I do not feel comfortable at home in anything other than loungewear, so that is what I have been wearing 98% of the time in the past 15 months. I have been very careful with my outings, based on my doctor's advice due to my health history, so there have been some solo walks, rare ones where a friend joined me, and an even rarer trip to a pharmacy or similar store. Thus I have been barely wearing any real clothes.&nbsp; My Father passed away at the end of November, so I have been wearing black only until past Wednesday, for a 6-month mourning period.</p> <p>Full vaccination took effect two weeks ago, so I turned a completely new leaf - I am out a lot, running lots of errands, cautiously seeing some friends, mainly for outdoor events, and on days when nothing else happens, going on evening urban walks for at least one hour.&nbsp; &nbsp;These kind of activities require either casual or smart casual clothes, and give me a nice dressing focus, very different from my office one in the past 4 years.&nbsp; I tend to go trough phases when it comes to casual summer clothes - I do big refresh projects every 4 or so years, and then sort of forget about updating in between, mainly because of the workwear focus.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am in the middle of another new casual wardrobe refresh project, but this time, when I am done, I plan to do smaller upkeeps/refreshes every summer, so there shouldn't be any major ones needed anymore.&nbsp;<br />So far:<br />1) got a new haircut, considering highlights<br />2) need to make an appointment with eye doctor as I suspect I need a stronger prescription, so will be getting new regular glasses and prescription sunglasses (huge expense)<br />3) got a bra fitting, and my band size went up to 32 from 30, thus in the middle of refreshing my bras ( about 75% done)<br />4) figuring out my watch situation - new batteries, bands etc. are needed, 50% along<br />5) lots of tailoring required - lost a size in the past couple of months, plus tons of hemming for various new items that were bought during pandemic</p> <p>As for clothes, I am refreshing the following capsules: jeans, casual sandals, casual summer dresses (those are all about 50-75% along), casual tops and tees (about 90% along), and finished refreshing sneakers and super casual pants/shorts substitutes ( with hemming left to do).&nbsp; I am attaching Finds of the new sneakers, which&nbsp; I am quite pleased with.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am organizing all the casual clothes in three sub-capsules: dresses, super casual pants/shorts substitutes, and skirts - mainly old tube skirts ( will be likely asking for advice on current ways to style them beyond long tanks/tees soon).&nbsp;</p> <p>I have been reading the blog and forum regularly, but my participation has been sporadic as I have been feeling really off. I am hoping to increase my forum participation, post some WIWs, and there will be lots of hemming and K/R questions.&nbsp; I am very excited to be back and to try to establish some sort of normal life again in general, it feels like I have been in a year-long winter hibernation.&nbsp; I have noticed some old-time Fabbers back on the forum, and it is so much fun to see you all! </p>