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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:21:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764957 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 23:05:02 +0000 Angie 1764957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YAY. Thanks for uploading larger pics, Chris.  You looked fabulous in 2016. WELL DONE. #6, 8 and 9 are my Killer faves here. Your cherry puffer is quite sensational on you. And your tweed jacket is going to look as good with white jeans in the Spring.   I echo, Lisa. You are delightful.  Anonymous on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764951 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 22:43:00 +0000 Anonymous 1764951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Chris!  That's nice of you to say :) Chris987 on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764889 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 18:16:44 +0000 Chris987 1764889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks so much LisaP, I totally agree that watching someone else's journey can be so enjoyable even if their style does not match your own. I miss seeing you around! Anonymous on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764886 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 18:09:16 +0000 Anonymous 1764886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm chiming in with Staysfit and Suz , and will add that I too enjoyed seeing your progress or "journey" here on the forum.  You don't have to share style sensibilities with someone in order to appreciate and learn from what they are doing - and that's the great thing here.  I'm not much of a regular here anymore , but your posts are always a delight to read. Happy New Year!<div> </div> Chris987 on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764881 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:47:55 +0000 Chris987 1764881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Staysfit thanks so much for the kind words! It's a little hard to see one's own transformation so it's nice to hear it's working. Ledonna thanks!  I appreciate the heck out of you too!!! This is such a great place, don't know what I'd do without it.   Style Fan thanks, and yes top pics ROCK! You just have to be sure to pick ones that reflect your own style. Angie covers LOTS of styles in the top pics so not everything is for everyone but it's a great place to start and pretty great for new ideas too.  Thanks Suz, such lovely words, as always! Suz and Angie let me see what I can do with the pics. I saved and re-posted ones I had previously posted instead of looking on my laptop for the originals. I'll look for the originals and post them instead, I bet that will take care of it. .   Thanks Summer! Summer on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764875 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:20:59 +0000 Summer 1764875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've loved watching your style evolve over the past months, Chris. Here's to a stylish 2017! Angie on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764865 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:28:17 +0000 Angie 1764865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chris, anyway you can increase the size of the pics? Don't crop them.  Suz on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764834 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:39:26 +0000 Suz 1764834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chris, you've had a great year on YLF and your style quotient has skyrocketed! I've so enjoyed following along with your journey. And you've become such a valuable member of the community, too. Staysfit said it very well -- you've transformed your wardrobe with smarts and grace.  The pictures are coming up teeny tiny on my screen but I remember most of the outfits and know you looked amazing in them.  Style Fan on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764799 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 12:30:32 +0000 Style Fan 1764799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great retrospective Chris.  Happy New Year and I wish you all the best for 2017. I am also learning the value of Top Picks.  The tweed jacket looks awesome.  I love the raspberry colour on you. Ledonna N. on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764788 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:57:56 +0000 Ledonna N. 1764788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Happy New Year Chris, Picture #2 should be in a magazine somewhere. Its just beautiful. What a wonderful retrospective on your fashiom journey. I see your growth as well.as confidence in your pictures as well.as your writing. You are a much valued voice here on YLF. I know i appreciate the heck out of you. Staysfit on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764786 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:47:16 +0000 Staysfit 1764786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chris, I have greatly enjoyed your presence on YLF and followed each of your posts to see what you are doing. You have transformed your wardrobe with such clear thinking but also with a grace that I truly admire. I look forward to seeing what you post in 2017. Your favorite outfits suit you well! Happy New Year and best wishes for a wonderful 2017! Chris987 on "2016 Favorites - my first year on YLF (updated photos)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorites-from-2016---my-first-year-on-ylf#post-1764783 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 10:20:32 +0000 Chris987 1764783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ UPDATE - I found most of the original photos which should be a little easier to see. For the ones I couldn't find I put a link to where I first posted it  - if you follow those links you should be able to see the original larger photos. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I joined YLF in Feb/March of 2016. Most of my early postings were questions, K/R topics, and other types of discussions, and I also started  posting some outfits.  In hindsight, most of those early outfits did not quality as favorites in any way, but by summer I was getting the hang of it.  I did buy a lot of new items this year, but also found a lot in my closet that worked well too. Doing this retrospective has been wonderfully enlightening for me. I'm glad there is a tradition of doing this on YLF . Here are my favorites, and I'm so looking forward to 2017! 1 Aug: me lying on the dock in Maine. My outfit is hard to see - old faded black bermudas with rolled hem, faded olive t-shirt with lace shoulder area, old straw hat & black sandals. I would have loved ANY outfit on that day but I did wear this combination a lot last summer.   DH TOOK THIS PHOTO AND I DON"T SEEM TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL..See the original here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-august-chillin-in-maine">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....n-in-maine</a>  2 Jun: Dark neutrals and white: faded black jeans, silver top, white denim jacket, light blue bag, black slip on sneakers. All new pieces except the jeans. One of the new things I tried was adding lighter olores especially in summer, with the light blue purse and white jacket being good examples. I loved both, and wore them a lot.  3 Sep: Tweed jacket (my first top pic item, purchased in April), blush tunic sweater, skinny jeans, all new.  I found this jacket before I noticed it was a top pic and it taught me a great lesson about paying attention to top pics! I love it and it’s very versatile. 4 + 5 Oct: Subtle maximalist:  Anthro b/w top, Talbots jeans, N&Z Sweater, EF peplum blazer, Via Spiga Monkstrap black loafers, Dooney & Bourke tote in burgundy “signature 1975” pattern. All old except the Anthro top. I love the silhouette, colors, and contrast of this outfit but the sweater kept shifting around and required constant adjusting so I need to find a different interpretation. 6 Oct: a little bling: Adrienne Vittadini aubergine sweater, JNY black leggings, Ellen Tracy Black Suede Booties, 48” faux pearls worn for the first time since I bought them to wear in a wedding many years ago. Only the sweater is new. (removed) Thanksgiving at SIL's House: Ann Taylor navy embossed slacks & navy tie neck sweater, taupe suede booties, pearls. All new except the pearls. I am loving the navy/ink color as an alternative to the black that fills my closet, and am still working out how to wear it more. DON"T HAVE THE ORIGINAL FOR THIS EITHER.  See the original here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-thanksgiving-dinner-at-sil%e2%80%99s-house-subtle-maximal">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....le-maximal</a> 7 + 8 Two Dec Holiday Outfits: Ann Taylor sparkly skirt with black, and Charter Club Black velvet blazer, white lace top, Lucky jeans, heeled pumps. All new this year except the black sweater.  Loved both of them! 9 & 10 Dec: Burgundy and blush combo for everyday; raspberry Lands End puffer, blue wool scarf, blush tunic, grey KUT corduroys, burgundy Naturalized booties. The puffer and scarf I've had for several years, everything else is new.    This color combo just feels GOOD to me, and the positive reactions I got here on YLF confirm it. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-12-15-burgundy-blush"></a>