https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 15:37:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976887 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:48:45 +0000 deb 976887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sux and Vix, these are great ideas and I will put them into action and see what comes of it. Thank you so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976835 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:17:41 +0000 Vix 976835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Deb --</p> <p>Suz said so much of what I want to say re stretching/discovering/evaluating. </p> <p>I wanted to add that sometimes the pieces I buy to shake things up a bit get worn immediately, and sometimes they take a little longer to worm their way into rotation. Usually that latter is due to not putting the new things with older things that feel like me and/or getting things to&nbsp;work proportion-wise...but when I get the click it's a good feeling (and nice to have something different than one of my "uniforms!"). So hang in there for a while longer and keep experimenting.</p> <p>-- I'll come back to #1/2 but&nbsp;I love all the outfits with the cowboy booties/denim skirt; they look very natural/effortless on you and look intentional...like you put some thought into them.&nbsp;Again dittoing Suz on your great legs. ;)&nbsp;&nbsp;I also think these tops in warmer, earthy, not-too-intense&nbsp;neutrals look really great on you (a tough feat as many of us look like death in them!).</p> <p>-- I actually like the brown/ivory booties on you&nbsp;and especially like them with the lattice top since they echo the texture. They aren't bad with the denim skirt, but because they're more delicate I wonder how they'd look with something a little softer/drapier. A knit skirt? Your jean shorts if they're worn in/faded? I don't know what's in your closet but maybe there's a little something to try.&nbsp;</p> <p>-- Back to #1/2. I like the idea of all the "stretchers," but (sorry!) it's&nbsp;my least fav of the bunch on you due to the brighter color and high contrast...it seems to fight with your personal coloring. </p> <p>I wonder what would happen if you tried one of your Ts with the shorts/black booties?&nbsp;I could see a darker&nbsp;graphic T being kind of cool/oh I just tossed this on, ha. Personally I'd try the two tops&nbsp;here (4/5) and see how it went. Nothing to lose, right?</p> <p>Keep us posted!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976783 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:41:10 +0000 Suz 976783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: I really admire your decision to go through your closet and question those items that aren't getting wear. I need to do this too, only it still feels too early, since summer has literally just started a few weeks ago -- I could hardly expect myself to wear my light sleeveless tops before the temperatures got warm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976779 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:40:10 +0000 Suz 976779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those cowboy style booties in 9 and think they look fantastic on you with the denim skirt! Definitely keep and wear the skirt. You have fab legs and it looks terrific. Plus, it's really not a big stretch from denim shorts to a denim skirt, especially a faded one.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the top in #5.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's hard to judge the shorts....can you wear them into the early autumn? If so, I would hang onto them. You might end up finding a way to make them work.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the look in #3, too -- granted, it's casual, but this would work 100% in my life, plus the T looks TAUPE to me, LOL.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have 3 pairs of shoes that are not working, I wonder whether it would make sense to limit footwear purchases for a while? I know you have a ton of absolutely stunning flats. Just wondering if your real problem isn't a surfeit of riches rather than a lack of styling ideas or ability?</p> <p>I am sorry you have a migraine. Hateful things. I hope it eases.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976775 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:35:38 +0000 Anonymous 976775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the booties and the tops in 5 and 6! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976746 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:07:42 +0000 Jaime 976746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a little confused about which bootie is which but i really like the cowboy style ones #9. I like the tops in #5 and #6.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976536 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 04:28:50 +0000 froggiebecky 976536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the combo of the skirt plus the booties. I also love the trellis top. I'd wear that (with tights) into the fall, as well. I'm not a fan of the shirt in #3--well, the shirt itself is&nbsp;fine, but&nbsp;maybe not with the skirt. Perhaps a more fitted tee would work? &nbsp;I don't know enough of your style to pick out the boots..the Nine West ones give a slightly western vibe while the lace-ups feel a bit preppier to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976212 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:22:08 +0000 deb 976212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, that is my issue. I would normally wear flats so I thought if booties were&nbsp; in my closet, I would wear them. Now I am in the 'push &nbsp;myself outside my comfort zone' mode. I am not sure it will work, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976158 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:34:18 +0000 Glory 976158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about the migraine - hope it passes quickly<br />I love all of the footwear and the skirt is awesome. I also like the tshirt in 3 and the top in 5! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976147 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:23:14 +0000 rachylou 976147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the tops in #5, 6 and the booties in #10 - fab!</p> <p>I like booties #9 also, but they seem very unlike you. I don't know if that's good or bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976132 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:07:55 +0000 Sona 976132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the booties and the top in 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976111 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:44:08 +0000 rebekahphoto 976111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dressier top in #5-the drape and rich color are fab. of the booties #9 does a great job of lengthening your leg line, looks cute &amp; a good summer/fall transitional boot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evaluating-summer-closet-pic-heavy#post-976088 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:19:37 +0000 deb 976088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, so my NAS shopping (so far) is over and today I decided to evaluate my closet for what I purchased&nbsp;for the spring/summer months. I&nbsp;have a migraine and did as much as I could while on drugs, lol.&nbsp;&nbsp;Looking at items I have only worn once or twice is what I am concentrating on right now. These are the main culprits. Booties, jean skirt, and dressy shorts.&nbsp;&nbsp;My thought when I purchased them was to add items that I do not normally wear and stretch my comfort zone and get out of my summer rut of jean shorts, tanks and tees. Needless to say, I have been a poor 'stretcher'. Here are the outfits I put together today. I tried to take outdoor pics but the sun was too bright for my head so I moved inside. Please excuse the poor quality pics. </p> <p>#1,2 &amp; 11 - Dressy shorts with longer top to hide tummy. (Not sure I like this combo)<br />#3 Jean skirt with #10 Nine west bootie <br />#4 Jean skirt with #9 Bronx oxford bootie (thought these booties would take the place of high-top sneakers)<br />#5 Jean skirt, dressier silk top&nbsp;with #10 Nine west bootie <br />#6 Jean skirt, trellis sweater/sweatshirt with #10 Nine west bootie (I know, soul sucking beige but I love the pattern)<br />#7 Jean skirt, trellis sweater/sweatshirt with #9 Bronx oxford bootie </p> <p>So, what does not work? Ditch the trellis sweater? Which booties look best? None? I need help so all opinions welcome. </p>