https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:57:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1998119 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:20:33 +0000 Sal 1998119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Karen - that is the shape cardigan I want - great choice!</p> <p>Thanks Jenni - I love FQ too - it is my read at the hairdresser:)</p> <p>Carter - I have had that - especially with jeans and pants. Duplication definitely works for lots of people I know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1998101 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:41:41 +0000 carter 1998101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you're able to keep such a tight list of essentials. I have to tell you that your last statement about not duplicating essentials would leave me unable to function for fear that some critical item would suddenly get destroyed and the wearability of my closet would come to a screeching halt ;-).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1998099 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:36:15 +0000 Jenni NZ 1998099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great list Sal- I will also keep an eye out for your cardigan. Maybe when I start looking in the shops when Autumn fashion comes along in March- although my Fashion Quarterly should arrive this month. So long as I don't start wanting one too, ha! But think I'll be so happy with my bronze cardy I won't want any other </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1998090 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:00:03 +0000 karen13 1998090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent analysis - I could learn from you practice of not duplicating essentials. I don't need that many pairs of blue bootcut jeans! I am loving my cashmere long cardi in navy, but agree a toffee shade would work so well for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997873 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:56:25 +0000 Sal 1997873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks - yes I have seen your temps.&nbsp; I hope Miss B has been coping okay - bet she loves having you at home a bit more:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997866 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:42:53 +0000 Brooklyn 1997866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s been extremely hot and humid here. Although it is cooler today, yay. I will keep an eye out for your cardi </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997862 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:34:14 +0000 Sal 1997862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will probably get a wool or cotton knit- I am not really looking yet - March is more likely.&nbsp; </p> <p>It feels like Sydney here at the moment - mid 30s and humid....&nbsp; and no lovely harbour!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997861 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:27:56 +0000 Brooklyn 1997861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, after you after a knit in wool or cotton? Or more of a stretchy jersey type (viscose/nylon) one?<br /> Kookai sometimes has fine wool versions, but it’s still a bit early for them to have them here. I was looking at Kettlewell (blame Jane!) and they have a nice long viscose cardigan in lots of great colours. I am tempted but delivery from UK is expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997846 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:30:15 +0000 Sal 1997846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Smittie - yes I am in the light footwear camp mostly now!!</p> <p>Suz - I almost bought about five long cardigans last year in blue or grey but couldn't quite do it for various reasons.&nbsp; I think for those of us that work from home they are a useful item and I really missed not owning one in 2018 after about four various versions prior to that.</p> <p>Sterling - it works for me mostly.&nbsp; There have been times where I would have liked an exact duplicate but at a guess that is 20% or less.&nbsp; And I don't know that at the time of buying...only after a few months.&nbsp; I certainly don't always get it right.</p> <p>Lyn - I know men do make life easier for themselves with clothing don't they.&nbsp; I see my 20 slowly reducing in numbers to 15-18.&nbsp; I do have a couple of pairs of heels that I very rarely wear (less than once a year) and some ballet flats that get about three-four wears a year.&nbsp; I have the space and am happy to keep them at the moment.&nbsp;</p> <p>Brooklyn - I hope I can find one!&nbsp; I did add a caramel almost leopard cardigan in January (yet to wear) when I bought the gold bomber.&nbsp; It was thrifted too.&nbsp; I do think the colour works well with black, denim, navy so I could add one more in this colour.&nbsp; Let me know if you see one!!</p> <p>Lisa - thanks...I sometimes overshop or make mistakes too.&nbsp; One expensive mistake last year for sure!!</p> <p>Jenn- I agree&nbsp; - we both love black with cognac, tan etc&nbsp; &nbsp;I tend a bit brighter and maybe floral with my statements and you a bit more muted and artisan....</p> <p>Bijou - I am getting there!!&nbsp; I am less interested in trends or classics that don't work for me.&nbsp; For example I know now that white shirts or white tees just never get worn, despite liking them.</p> <p>Angie - I hope one appears, winter stock will start coming in over the next month or two which will be fun.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997836 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:01:17 +0000 Anonymous 1997836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Sal! I am particularly happy that you have identified light footwear as an essential. It works so well with your hair color.<br />I, too, prefer an 'buy one, update often' strategy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997743 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:05:38 +0000 Suz 1997743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent list, <b>Sal.</b> And I join the chorus of those who encourage you to try that long camel cardigan! I think it could become a workhorse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997656 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:33:37 +0000 Anonymous 1997656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good list. &nbsp;I was especially impressed with this statement: </p> <p><i>I believe in frequent updates of essentials with minimal duplication. I duplicate rarely - usually I want a tweak by the time it has worn out.</p> <p></i><i></i>Certainly worth thinking about for me. &nbsp;<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997651 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:14:07 +0000 lyn67 1997651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! I will add DH has also a&nbsp; very small shoe capsule (but keeps it updated each year within the same 4 brands: Merrel,&nbsp; s'Oliver, Marc, Timberland): -2 pairs of casual summer, 2 pairs of casual winter,&nbsp; 2 pairs for trecking (1 for summer, 1 for winter), 1 pair dress shoe and 1 pair home shoes- that's all. But excluding 2 suits,&nbsp; he wears the same style and 2 different washes of premium jeans per season all year round:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997502 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:20:29 +0000 Brooklyn 1997502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done. I think a long caramel coloured cardigan would be a great addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997499 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:15:08 +0000 Anonymous 1997499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense to me . You’re so pragmatic - it’s inspirational to me . I also like your comment about wanting to tweak the essentials regularly . Note to self .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997493 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:38:29 +0000 Jenn 1997493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve probably said this before, but your essentials list is almost exactly the same as mine. Statements make the difference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997485 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:25:43 +0000 Bijou 1997485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal I love how you know what to add to evolve your style. A long cardigan will be so useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997328 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:50:21 +0000 Angie 1997328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote the long cardi in a shade of tan or caramel. Gorgeous with your hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997312 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:00:34 +0000 cheryl 1997312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great breakdown! I think a long cardigan would be a great addition!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997095 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:29:30 +0000 Sal 1997095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997084 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:04:55 +0000 Angie 1997084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APLAUSE*</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, you NAILED it. You put in the effort and thought, and reap the reward.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tell your friend who has five pairs of shoes that my Dad has THREE pairs and one of those pairs is a Birkie house shoe! Up until Dec last year - my Dad had ONE pair of shoes to wear outside.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997072 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:22:42 +0000 Sal 1997072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no expert Torontogirl:)&nbsp; But thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997069 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:14:12 +0000 Helena 1997069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list and I like how you distinguished between your workhorse non-essentials ... Think that's expert level </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-for-me#post-1997068 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:10:51 +0000 Sal 1997068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My list is (repeat off blog comment with some additions as I think about it a little more.&nbsp; There are one or two items missing from the finds.</p> <p>1) Straight leg jeans – high rise (I have mid blue and white)<br />2) Black dresses (I have five – winter work, summer work, summer casual, and two special occasion. My spotty one which I forgot is a summer work dress)<br />3) Cognac bag<br />4) Cognac footwear to match bag – have two pairs of sandals, hope to get one pair of boots<br />5) Black tops – to wear with patterned or statement bottoms, or under statement jackets. I have three tank style, two short sleeve, three long sleeve – mix of knit and woven.&nbsp; All plain bar one (maybe this is not quite an essential but it does not matter too much).<br />6) Black pants – I have three pairs -all workhorses<br />7) Light neutral footwear – I have sneakers, oxfords, loafers, slides, sandals,boots and heels from camel to white to cream to silver. Only one of each style though.<br />8) Striped tops in black and cream (one long sleeve, one short sleeve – long sleeve one was bad buy and is too sheer, prefer ones that can stand alone)<br />9) Light neutral bag – I have one, it has been well worn and I hope to replace in 2019<br />10) Good sunglasses – aviators and tortoiseshell styles.</p> <p></p> <p>A few notes:</p> </p> <ul> <li>Missing - a long cardigan - preferably in a grey I think....or the right caramel or camel.&nbsp; I have plenty of statement jackets but a simple cardigan would be very useful.&nbsp; If I added this I could dress pretty much from my essential list....(add maybe a jacket and some accessories)</li> <li>There are a few other things I would not be without (summer floral dresses, pretty woven blouses for example) but they are not quite essentials.</li> <li>My wardrobe is essential heavy and statement heavy.&nbsp; I have very few of the completer category...&nbsp; Essentials for me are also accessories- I like a small tight group of bags and shoes for example (although I have 20 pairs of shoes and my friend with 5 thinks it is not tight at all).</li> <li>I believe in frequent updates of essentials with minimal duplication.&nbsp; &nbsp;I duplicate rarely - usually I want a tweak by the time it has worn out.</li> </ul> </p> <p>Thanks Angie and all who take a look!! </p>