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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: February wrap up https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:22:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Bijou on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2311120 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:10:55 +0000 Bijou 2311120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So glad you found a good bra and whilst expensive, hopefully in the future you can get them when on sale. My annual underwear overhaul happens at the Black Friday sales when I buy my favourite tried and true bras and undies on sale.  Looking forward to seeing the green dress, the colour will be stunning on you. anchie on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2311119 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:02:29 +0000 anchie 2311119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This all look very restrained. You don’t want to know what is in my shopping basket Vildy on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2311000 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:38:49 +0000 Vildy 2311000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Green dress such a terrific find in that exact color!   LJP on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310980 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:08:00 +0000 LJP 2310980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kkards. -yes CarolS on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310969 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:33:56 +0000 CarolS 2310969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The orange version of that dress has been cropping up on my feed for weeks. Now I might have to take a look to see if it is still available. Great summary, Lisa. Thanks for sharing. Jonesy on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310933 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:14:46 +0000 Jonesy 2310933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Delightful assortment of new items! Love the pants, the oversized print top, and the bright green shirt dress with dramatic cuffs! The quilted coat looks like a fab mix of practical and chic--interesting how you're drawn to different colors now that your hair color has changed. I have been into quilted stuff lately, too, and am wearing quilted joggers as I type this! kkards on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310859 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:04:25 +0000 kkards 2310859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bra’s, socks and underwear-kills me to spend a lot on them, but learned the hard way, that at least for me, some investment up front saved me money in the long run because I ended up liking what I had so I stopped chasing newer versions.   <div>I love your recap…should I be doing this?  </div> Roberta on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310713 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:23:45 +0000 Roberta 2310713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The sweater looks and feels like spring might come eventually. I hope it's a success for you! I have a couple of Baggu bags - they last so long that it doesn't seem like a successful business model, hee hee. Anonymous on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310701 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:57:10 +0000 Anonymous 2310701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They look perfect for you! May lemming the bra! LJP on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310688 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:22:23 +0000 LJP 2310688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie the baggu bag and tote are both like green . And yes , I really should try it on soon - haha! The black cargos are so subtle that you’d not see them as fashion cargoes. Almost like a hiking pant. Still great for work though and I’m wearing them again today ! Angie on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310663 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:56:36 +0000 Angie 2310663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good job on the wardrobe edit! Glad you found a fab new bra! It can be a game changer. Made it a top pick.  Look at you all on trend in black cargos at work. Fab :) Which colour in the tote? The avocado checked bag is a fun surprise!  My favourite item is the H&M green dress! TRY IT ON YOUNG LADY! Tell us what you think. It will work well over cropped flares! ETA: I LOVE this! It's the shirt dress in tomato red. Soooo cute over the pants. Although I'd sub the platforms for the type of shoes that work for my feet.  LaPed on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310639 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:06:15 +0000 LaPed 2310639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have a nice green theme going on here. I'm loving the idea of sour greens and citron paired with olive, not that I have any sour greens of my own to make this a reality. :) I love all your bag choices; another bag is the last thing I need but I would happily add any of the three you chose to my own rotation. I've had good luck with Baggu in the past. I should break out my little lavender canvas circle bag for spring; haven't used it in a long time! And that jacquard floral sweater is so cool! I totally understand the struggle with that sort of mockneck though.  LJP on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310602 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:30:24 +0000 LJP 2310602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And I almost never buy anything from the H&M store itself - I order on line and sometimes following ideas from the ads that pop up on social media . LJP on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310601 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:28:49 +0000 LJP 2310601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Re the bra : I usually wear less expensive minimizers but decided to go for it witb a better (?) one . I wear a 34DD and am not crazy about how that looks on my relatively short body and petite bone structure . I’m sure some of it is weight related and I also might qualify for a breast reduction but I’m not sure I want to deal with that . Yes, this one “ works “ but if you like separated and projected breasts then this isn’t for you . It’s not as smooshing as a sports bra . Irina on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310595 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:04:44 +0000 Irina 2310595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m interested in the bra, too. <div>Also, hope you show us the green dress styled. I have a couple of shirt dresses that I wear over pants or jeans and actually have that blue Anthro dress on my list as a maybe.</div> Janet on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310593 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:57:55 +0000 Janet 2310593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great recap! I’m taking note — this is such a good tool to take stock of buying/retiring habits! Your new additions look great and very useful. Love that green dress! I wish that kind of cut worked better on me, but your styling idea sounds great. I was curious about the bra too, because minimizers almost always create a weird flattened but wide shape on me, but their band size starts at 34, too wide for me. I should hold off on bras anyway, as I am very slowwwwwly losing a few pounds and I’m hoping a size change will be necessary. I usually manage to lose weight in the chest first, but post-menopause, who knows??? Tanya on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310591 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:49:28 +0000 Tanya 2310591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice little haul, it looks very practical and that items can be styled your way.   The cargo pants look like really good option for work.  And I hear you on underwear shopping. Olive Green on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310570 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:55:15 +0000 Olive Green 2310570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Like the navyand white leafy shirt, a lot. Not for me, but I really enjoy pattern on others. Your professional opinion on Baggu quality caught my attention. I always like a lightweight bag, going to look now. Thank you! Suz on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310546 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:42:27 +0000 Suz 2310546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also, I'm enjoying these monthly wrap-up posts and think you might find them really useful at the end of the year. I might take a leaf from your book!  Suz on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310541 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:56:47 +0000 Suz 2310541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This sounds like excellent and fun spring shopping, I mean apart from the underwear. Ugh. The cost of the stuff. I always buy at NAS or Baydays and it's still a bundle.  You did get cargos1 yqy. But maybe you also want non black? Love. the other items, Thoughtfully chosen, practical, and fun.  Do you shop in person at H&M? These look like good value -- style impact for the price. I've been impressed with ON this year too. Jaime on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310529 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:49:02 +0000 Jaime 2310529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So tell me more about that bra - most minimizers create a weird shape. This one does not? Love the look of the green dress, hope to see you model it. Sloper on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310527 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:19:18 +0000 Sloper 2310527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting!  I just ran (virtually) over to ON to check out the cargoes! Carla on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310513 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:27:48 +0000 Carla 2310513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cute stuff! LJP on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310512 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:23:56 +0000 LJP 2310512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also planning some minor decor accessory changes , and some patio furniture / accessory refreshes , so $ will be going elsewhere for a month or two . SarahD8 on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310511 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:16:58 +0000 SarahD8 2310511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh I will be intrigued to hear more about how the dress works out for you. I have been watching this Swedish dramedy on Netflix called Bonusfamiljen (= "step family") and I am low-key obsessed with the semi-unbuttoned-dress-over-jeans look one of the main characters (an arty type) wears in season 3. (Can't find any screenshots...I looked!) This all sounds like very thoughtful shopping! I have been shopping more than usual too and am about to refresh my underpinnings so I get it! Sal on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310510 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:15:55 +0000 Sal 2310510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DH has fab success with H&M - really good long lasting quality pieces at a good price.  I don't think our local store gets a great collection of the women's stuff sadly because I see others finds and really like them. Shopping comes in fits and starts doesn't it - I actually prefer it that way - your new bag sounds what I would need too. Like both pants too - I added two pairs of pants last week - to prepare ahead for our upcoming autumn. LJP on "February wrap up" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-wrap-up#post-2310506 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:47:15 +0000 LJP 2310506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah, I'm done with February, in more ways than one. Lol. It was a mentally tough month at work with my "social worker " role at it's max . Only one social occasion this past month and I wore some old favourites, which are not likely to make it through to next winter. Fit, changing preferences , etc. It was cold, cold, cold here, so it was just a head down, heavy puffer and boots month. I am SO looking forward to nice weather and no snow. Retired/passed on: 1 pr Levi's slim fit jeans from a few years ago - stretch denim and button front; an impulse Marshalls buy that was a mistake from the beginning. Wore them around the house for 2 years until I couldn't stand looking at them anymore 1 new Gap teddy coat with olive green nylon lining that was great in theory but far too wide across the shoulders even for an oversize cut . I gave it a few tries but never felt good in it. Luckily it was a sale piece and I didn't spend much on it. bunch of pyjamas and undergarments past their prime 1 pr Browns Wishbone combat boots $$$ - past their prime in both condition and my style preferences. Loved them, wore them a lot, and was happy in them until this year. total : 3 (not counting undies and pjs) New : ON tech fabric black cargo pants = really great work pants; already worn 2x Spanx minimizer bra - LOVE THIS ! $$ in Cdn though. Anthro Maeve mock neck jacquard cut-and-sew sweater - not sure about this one ; I fear a bit of a flower-pot effect with my head/neck -lol; Also not a fan of cut-and-sew jacquard knits as there are often odd coloured threads showing through from the back of the knit at the seams . But the pattern is so pretty and the colours are just what I want for spring. If i keep it I'll wear it with light wash denim (still to buy) or green cargos/twill pants. H&M crinkle "chiffon" (which is a misnomer as it's NOT chiffon but more a cool hand/feel lyocell type fabric ) oversize shirt in a dark navy/ivory print; not finalized as a closet add-to yet but I see it with blue and cream denim jeans, and dark denim shorts, or worn open over slim fit jeans H&M cotton poplin (again a misnomer as it's a blended lyocell cool hand/feel poplin ) grass green shirt dress with exaggerated cuffs and sleeves . Not finalized yet as a closet add-to (haven't even tried it on yet , ack) but inspired by an Anthro stylist I saw wearing a blue poplin shirt dress open from the bottom up to mid-thigh over leather pants and white sneakers. I feel I can get some decent wear out of this and don't have to be precious with it. quilted nylon H&M jacket with a slight swing cut and high dramatic collar; love this ; colour is diff for me (a putty /pale colour) , but will work with my darker hair now. on order: Frank & Oak quilted nylon tote : I carry a big tote to work everyday, and like to change it up at least once or twice a year . This nylon style is fresh and modern, and should be light weight and easy to wear. A nice style upgrade from my more rigid coated canvas ones. a bunch of new panties - boy it doesn't take much to spend $$ on under wear, does it? Needed them , but still resentful of them ON olive twill wide leg pants with back pockets - quite cute and I think I will be happy with these (if they don't stretch out with wear) Under consideration for this week (they'll be sold out if I don't jump now) : total : 8 Baggu lime/white gingham checked nylon bag and Baggu lime canvas tote bag; I used to rep this line and the quality is fabulous. These bags will be good for everyday use in the summer and will work with everything in my spring/summer closet. I don't "need " them though and they weren't a planned purchase. Still thinking about this. None of these pieces save the Anthro sweater were planned for - but I'm not unhappy with any of them and like the quality on the H&M items just fine This is far more than I usually buy in a month . I plan to buy less in March and will instead be concentrating on reordering some hair and skin care products . Copy and pasted last month's "on the lookout for" list as it hasn't changed .