https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 01:20:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1998049 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:29:47 +0000 Suz 1998049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Donna</b>, you always look amazing, so you must be doing something right!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm thinking that you do have more frequently worn and less frequently worn silhouettes. Based on your WIWs I would say white cropped jeans and black jeans would also be an essential, and possibly a tunic dress -- I don't think it has to be in a solid if it is a black and white pattern, which almost comes across as a faux solid. I'd say you have essential footwear, too, even if not clogs. The clogs used to be a signature but perhaps not anymore if your feet can't tolerate them. So whatever footwear your feet do tolerate would count -- maybe silver sneakers or something?</p> <p>I do think eclectic dressers find the concept less easy to grasp and perhaps less necessary -- but it depends. Some eclectic dressers end up howling "so many clothes, nothing to wear!!" to themselves quite often and they could probably stand identifying the wardrobe "glue" they are missing.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997956 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:37:53 +0000 Jenni NZ 1997956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe those grey/pewter/silver( not sure what colour they are), brown, and 2 black pair are essential. I know, even my few pairs of shoes I called essential are either gold or sparkly silver or have a fringe or lace or animal print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997939 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 07:01:23 +0000 DonnaF 1997939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clogs as essentials? But most of mine are in colors; no picture of my blue ones. My wonkier right foot means I can no longer wear them all day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997725 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:18:46 +0000 JAileen 1997725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say clogs, but I see that Angie already mentioned them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997722 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:16:18 +0000 Cardiff girl 1997722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it works for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997714 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:08:10 +0000 Von 1997714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have "essential hoops", when something happens to them, I go out and buy another pair almost just like it.&nbsp; I can leave home without makeup and be fine, but lack of earrings is something I can't do :). Living without hoops is like missing a trusted friend. Recently I bought some ball studs and they're kind of cute...they might make the essentials rotation in a few years too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997690 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:32:47 +0000 Anonymous 1997690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But who really cares how you define a certain wardrobe item? &nbsp; If your system works for you, why adopt someone else's system? &nbsp;Be a rebel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997687 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:26:37 +0000 Angie 1997687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Donna F,</b>&nbsp;you might have a few more essentials, like your clogs and some cardigans.&nbsp;</p> <p>If the patterns of the items you are describing are neutral and quiet - they can go on your essentials list.&nbsp; </p> <p>And if your system works, milk it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997648 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:01:31 +0000 lyn67 1997648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever you want, so yes!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agree with <b>avebabe. </b>"Choice is a great thing and I loved deciding that this was the year&nbsp; for....(your specific&nbsp; item)...and now wear one every day—after not wearing them for years. So, what was an essential this year was not an essential last year. This is what makes fashion fun."&nbsp; I do have life time essentials (scarves, white jeans,&nbsp; big cowl neck sweaters, ankle showing&nbsp; pants, knee high flat riding boots and pencils) but seasonal essentials, too(say midi pleated&nbsp; skirts)-if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997525 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:37:39 +0000 rachylou 1997525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m starting to think the same about myself. Black shoes may be my only real style essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997520 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:16:38 +0000 MsMaven 1997520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting discussion. My take on essentials is similar to Angie's--I rely on dark knit tops, jeans, stripes, plain jackets and blazers, neutral shoes, and my favorite David Yurman pieces.&nbsp;</p> <p>Last year I got bored with the overall dark wardrobe and started adding red, coral, even green and peach along with some patterns. Now looking at it overall, I really need some navy and gray tees and knit tops and more gray jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>I quickly tire of patterns, (except in scarves) and bright colors. This year I need to add some solid color knit tops to wear under my patterned blazers. I find it hard to imagine print essentials, unless it's underwear. I've gone through a lot of fashion cycles.&nbsp;</p> <p>So this is an individual preference. I have a hard time imagining a patterned top as an essential, yet I have a couple of Nic + Zoe patterned top that I've worn over and over and form a basic starting point for any important occasion wear.&nbsp;</p> <p>Very worthwhile to get such a variety of viewpoints.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997517 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:02:21 +0000 Ket 1997517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those soind essential if that is what consists of your everday needs and style. And it sounds like it is! So huzzah!</p> <p>Choice is wonderful! This is, thankfully, not Orwell's 1984. I suppose in an effort to bring attention to excess, especially regarding fast fashion, capsule wardrobes have become popular. The thing is, I am not one bit convinced the capsule wardrobe bloggers truly live with the dinky wardrobe they present. (And I call it dinky, because well, it is--at least to my eye!) They must keep items from past seasons (some admit to this) otherwise they would be giving away entire wardrobes every season. I digress! This emphasis on capsules has somehow made choice seem bad, and I think choice is a lovely thing! Enjoy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997514 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:54:36 +0000 Jessikams 1997514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with you, soul sister! Patterned is my basic these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997473 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:27:24 +0000 avebabe 1997473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree with this thread! As I see all these postings and listis for capsule wardrobes, all I can think about is how incredibly boring! Why in the world would you want to limit your choices? Unless space is a serious consideration. Choice is a great thing and I loved deciding that this was the year for belts—and now wear one every day—after not wearing them for years. So, what was an essential this year was not an essential last year. This is what makes fashion fun.</p> <p>I guess absolute essentials are<br /> Watch (though am in the market for a new one as can no longer easily read my 25 year old Tag)<br /> Wedding ring<br /> Cover up<br /> Mascara<br /> Lip liner</p> <p>Just my two cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997468 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:17:36 +0000 Alicewonderland 1997468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate! I have hard time even thinking about what I consider an essential. I don’t even do it conciously. Everything is, yet nothing is, kind of like your black/gray pattern items.<br /> I think it is a sign that you have a well developed personal style and maybe a generous closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997456 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:37:37 +0000 Anonymous 1997456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second <b>Taylor</b>'s carry on. &nbsp;I understand and commiserate with how being a&nbsp;classic dresser can result in rebellion. &nbsp;It seems to me that you have found the perfect solution. &nbsp;I especially like the emphasis on black and grey. &nbsp;Everything must mix seamlessly. &nbsp;Carry on. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997451 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:26:24 +0000 taylor 1997451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe that your ~go to~ jewelry pieces are considered wardrobe essentials!<br /> Choice is never a bad thing . It gives you the freedom to change your outfits to fit your mood!<br /> Carry on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/essentials-in-statement-heavy-wardrobe#post-1997445 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:12:28 +0000 DonnaF 1997445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can it be that silver studs, gray pearl studs, and watches are my only *Essentials*?</p> <p>I have lots of earrings, but those studs are the ones I wear most and would replace if anything ever happened to them. I wear a watch daily and have various styles.</p> <p>I buy stuff that other women consider *essential*, but I could truly get dressed if one or more disappear from my wardrobe such as blue jeans, black jeans, black pants, any type of shell, etc.</p> <p>I am a pretty maximal dresser and like to pattern mix but mostly in neutrals. Can I say as essential:</p> <p>Gray patterned jeans<br />Patterned socks and hose (but mostly black and gray)<br />Nail polish in non-traditional colors (but mostly black and gray)<br />Scarves to keep my neck warm (but in mostly black and gray patterns)</p> <p>Years ago, I was a classic dresser. Since then, I've rebelled and have increased my wardrobe size so I have many, many choices. Bad thing? </p>