https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:30:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1787100 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:02:47 +0000 Angie 1787100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'll get there, Jill. You are WELL on your way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1787022 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:25:37 +0000 jill58 1787022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I guess I was thinking of the peep toe booties as summer footwear, without which I would have trouble getting dressed. But I can see how these are statement pieces. Back to the drawing board. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1786955 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 02:46:51 +0000 Angie 1786955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A good start, jill. Very nicely done.&nbsp;</p> <p>You have though - like many others - included statement pieces (like the peep-toe booties). Refine the list and take out the statements and less essential items. For example, you've made every tunic you own an essential. I bet some of your rings are statement pieces too.&nbsp;</p> <p>From the list though, I've gathered that your look is "essential-heavy", which can be a very successful and fabulous style. Does that sound right?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1786702 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:12:49 +0000 jill58 1786702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Rachy</b>, I based my list on the idea that every item had to meet this criteria -- if I didn't own it it would create a problem with how I dress on a daily basis. I did not include exercise gear which is a whole separate category or my Dansko clogs which I wear exclusively at home or anything that I wouldn't wear out of the house. Everything I included struck me as a basic. I should probably include a handbag or two since &nbsp; those are also carried daily and it would be difficult for me to function without one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1786651 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:27:58 +0000 rachylou 1786651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok. I'm going to go around to everybody's thread and ask how you concluded these were your Essentials? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1786649 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:24:54 +0000 Anonymous 1786649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just reading you essentials list gets me excited with it's stylish listings. You are set </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials--i-think#post-1786592 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 23:42:31 +0000 jill58 1786592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dark wash bootcut and straight cut jeans<br />Black leggings<br />Tunic length sweaters (grey, black, burgundy)<br />Tunics (various fabrics)<br />Denim shirt dresses (grey and blue) (worn alone and under leggings)<br />Long black cardigan<br />Cotton blend ribbed turtlenecks (grey and black)<br />Cotton and cotton blend long and short sleeve t-shirts (white, cobalt, burgundy, grey, cream, blue and black striped)<br />Blouses (short sleeve and sleeveless--cream, cobalt, rose, black and dark-on-light prints)<br />Cropped linen pants black and beige (summer)<br />Black belt with silver hardware for jeans<br />Black booties<br />Peep-toe booties metallic and tan<br />Black platform sandals &nbsp;<br />Black blazer<br />Black wool blend winter coat<br />Denim jackets dark and medium wash--dark wash is closer fitting--more likely worn with a dress or skirt.<br />Wedding and assorted rings<br />Hoop earrings -- silver and mixed metal</p> <p>Included a few random finds--items from this list that are in my wardrobe. Will try to add more since I think it helps me to actually look at these basics.<br />I have mixed feelings about the linen items due to the need for ironing. I wore linen last summer for the first time and found it comfortable but kind of a pain. Prior to that I hadn't ironed for years. I would rather replace with similar items that don't need so much care. </p>