https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:47:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2348225 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:27:48 +0000 SarahD8 2348225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! Seems like your wardrobe is really humming along.</p> <p>I especially like those boots! I’m really feeling clog boots at the moment, for some reason…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2348053 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:55:56 +0000 Ket 2348053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are amazing! I'm really drawn to your suede booties and clogs. I have many things to replace, especially shoes. SO... I'm kind of keeping eye out for new ideas! :D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2348041 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:35:22 +0000 judy 2348041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>notsaf</b>, gorgeous new pieces!&nbsp; I've owned APC denim in the past and agree the quality is excellent.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet</b>, those&nbsp;Zero + Maria Cornejo pants are so good!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347925 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:14:04 +0000 Bijou 2347925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are very wearable wardrobe additions. it makes sense to focus on purchasing items that will fit seamlessly into your wardrobe and get lots of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347847 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 02:12:02 +0000 Suz 2347847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>notsaf </b>-- appreciate the info!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347834 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:35:38 +0000 Carla 2347834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice collection,&nbsp;<b>notsaf.&nbsp;</b>Woolrich&nbsp;<i>is&nbsp;</i>cool don’tchaknow! &nbsp;A few video bloggers I follow are espousing more B&amp;M shopping &nbsp;(also shopping local) for 2024. &nbsp;I’m wondering if this will continue to be a ‘thing’?<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347830 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:41:04 +0000 notsaf 2347830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love reading your comments!</p> <p>Sal: those slides look perfect. Hope they are comfortable and serve you well!</p> <p>Suz: I, too, wish the raincoat had a hood, but I wear a hat or carry an umbrella as needed. I would not say it's downpour proof, but it is that kind of nice tightly woven cotton that resists rain. I am a 6-8 US and took a small.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347716 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:51:15 +0000 Cee 2347716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. I've a pair of Redback brand black boots that I've worn roughly 90% of this year as they're soooo comfy once I got them worn in. They are great in all weather conditions and have a no slip sole.</p> <p>2. I stuck with boot leg cut Levi denims and they're as comfy as the boots.</p> <p>3. Not much in shirts, but I have a T-shirt that says " My biggest fault is I never finish anyth... " and another with the portrait of an ancient Greek philosopher with the caption, " ' Meh... Good enough ' ~~ Mediocrates " that gets some laughs.</p> <p>4. Noting new in jackets, coats or knitwear. I just wear what's warm and comfortable enough on rotation.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347713 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:24:31 +0000 Sal 2347713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took inspiration Notsaf and added these yesterday - I am yet to wear them but I think they will be that more elevated pair of slides for me.&nbsp; I looked at a few options and thought of your thread - and imitated!!</p> <p>Thanks:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347709 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:34:09 +0000 Suz 2347709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you tell me more about Woolrich and that trench? I found it in navy at a discounted price (if I can trust the website). I would prefer if it had a hood, but it is intriguing to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347685 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:44:20 +0000 Helena 2347685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I have your closet? Can you just shop for me from now on?!? :D</p> <p>Seriously, I love love love your style so much ... It's a little similar to mine but with way more patience and discernment lol ... Elevated basics are your wheelhouse for sure. Very inspiring and thanks for sharing your year in review! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347645 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:09:03 +0000 Janet 2347645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insights and fab items. I think elevated essentials are a huge boost to a functional wardrobe. </p> <p>My best additions this year are my Zero + Maria Cornejo pants and the two pairs of Aquatalia boots. The boots are perhaps a bit basic for my style but not everything needs to be a statement, you know? They are comfortable and look sleek and modern without being trendy. The pants are also modern but timeless, and I find myself wanting to wear them so much that I’m tempted to duplicate in black. I already have a cobalt blue pair but those are a warm-weather only fabrication, while these are truly four-season pants, a rarity for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347637 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:38:39 +0000 Olive Green 2347637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elevated basics are your thing, such a useful thing to know! I think I am pretty much on your team here.&nbsp;<br />Very together looking collection, strong capsule vibes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347558 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:58:23 +0000 Irina 2347558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know about APC. I’m a fan of their bags but never purchased any clothing. I might give it a try. Thanks!<br />As someone who likes elevated essentials myself, I’d say very well done! Love your new pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347549 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:29:25 +0000 Suz 2347549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are terrific items. I wouldn't call them elevated basics, but elevated essentials, and I'd say you are happy with an essentials-heavy closet, providing those essentials don't feel shoddy or cheap or ordinary to you. They need to have some little "extra" -- current styling, unusual features, excellent for you texture.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the denim items, the coat (going to look that one up for myself!-- if it came in navy, my own essential dark neutral, I'd be super tempted...) and the booties, in particular.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347546 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:45:01 +0000 Jaime 2347546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely elevated basics. Everything looks great. Have not quite internalized that it is the end of the year yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347531 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 23:39:56 +0000 Sal 2347531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why these have been winners. Love the jeans in particular. </p> <p>Funnily enough I have been looking for new sandals - I have two pairs of Arizona’s but something a bit dressier - will check these out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347522 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:34:46 +0000 Style Fan 2347522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent wardrobe additions.&nbsp; I have also found that when shopping online, I am more successful in keeping to brands I know.&nbsp; My wardrobe seems to be elevated basics, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />The suede booties will look so good with the denim.&nbsp; The warm cognac colour and blue denim are some of my favourite combinations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347521 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:25:01 +0000 LaPed 2347521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I’ve been APC curious for a while, and those pieces look really wonderful. </p> <p>Totally hear you on falling into the statement trap. I honestly don’t use the term anymore because I found myself justifying the addition of pieces that caught my eye but weren’t quite seamless with my existing wardrobe, thinking, “but it’s a statement!” My current method of analysis is simply, “does it vibe?” regardless of whether it’s a loud, bold piece or a quiet, subdued one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347518 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:59:13 +0000 Cardiff girl 2347518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like excellent wardrobe additions.l totally concur with the idea of buying elevated basics and putting the majority of one’s clothing &nbsp;budget towards them when like you that is what l wear the majority of the time.l just find it hard to put into practice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-pieces-of-2023#post-2347495 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 14:42:30 +0000 notsaf 2347495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all! It's been a while since I've posted, since my wardrobe has been smooth sailing this year. But I thought I might drop in to log a few items that have been real winners for me in 2023.</p> <p>These are all new pieces from the past year, and they are one's that have gotten tons of wear. I keep a small wardrobe, but buy about 2-3 pieces per month, so this is about 1/4 of my purchases for the year.</p> <p>You don't always know right away what's going to hit, but these pieces all do!</p> <p>Some observations:</p> <p>1) Suede booties! As pant styles have changed, I've needed to update my bootie collection, and I'm SO GLAD these all have proven winners. I love suede for booties because it can be more comfortable that stiff leather and it softens the look of what is an otherwise big shoe. Except in really bad weather, they are not delicate once treated with a bit of weather spray. And the clogs especially are great for rainy days when there are puddles. These have all been on repeat this fall and early winter.</p> <p>2) APC pieces. I have been a fan from afar of APC, but was able to shop in person at their stores in London earlier this year. The quality of the denim is excellent, and both the jeans (which I had hemmed to be the right cropped length for me) and the denim button down have been weekly wears for me. HUGE winners, and I'll be returning to APC to replenish denim in the future.</p> <p>3) MM LaFleur Alina Tee: Again, this is just a basic, but with lovely design details -- cap sleeve and extra length for full tucking -- and EXCELLENT cotton quality and fit that make it super elegant for what it is and absolutely dependable.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://mmlafleur.com/products/alina-top-compact-cotton-black">https://mmlafleur.com/products.....tton-black</a></p> <p>4) Vince Sandals: Like&nbsp;<b>Sal</b>, I'm a real fan of Birkenstock Arizonas, but these are a little more elevated. I've worn them absolutely everywhere and I'm probably due for a replacement. The nude color is great for me.</p> <p>5) Blazer and Raincoat: These are two really basic pieces that again are just a little bit special. The blazer is by Theory in an indestructible technical woven fabric and I think it might be a men's cut. It has been a great throw-on-and-go third piece in the current oversized look. The raincoat was purchased from Woolrich in Rome, of all places (Woolrich is a cool brand in Italy!), and has some stunning design details like an asymmetrical snapped placket that make it a complement-catcher. I always free very fashionable when I wear either of these pieces, which I do often!</p> <p>Some take aways:</p> <p>1) Online versus B+M: Some of these are pieces I bought in person, some of them I bought online. But, except for the Kenneth Cole booties, the online purchases were from brands I had previous (good) experience with. <b>Lesson: when shopping online, go for proven winners.<br /></b><br />2) Basics, basics, basics: Sometimes I can get lulled into the trap that I need "statement" pieces, since I have my basics already covered. Not true.&nbsp;<b>Elevated basics <i>are</i> my signature style</b>, and I feel more myself and more stylish when I own that -- along with the fact the&nbsp;<b>denim is style my DNA</b>. :)</p> <p>3) Cost and quality: These pieces range in cost -- in particular, because of sale prices, none of the shoes was more than $100 -- but some of these pieces are on the very high end of what I would pay for something in that category. That seems to have paid off, and compared with the very inexpensive things I bought in some of those same categories, the cost does seem to be worth it for the quality. In 2024, I do think I will be trying to follow this&nbsp;<b>fewer, better&nbsp;</b>trend that has already emerged for me in 2023.</p> <p>Hope you all had a wonderful year and I'm looking forward to seeing your end-of-year reflections trickle in!</p> <p> </p>