https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1113989 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:28:09 +0000 Angie 1113989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1113944 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:37:51 +0000 unfrumped 1113944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great progress. I am finding that being able to see some cohesiveness or pattern emerge is such positive reinforcement. So then the next choices( buying and NOT buying; outfit experiences) keep getting better, and so satisfaction increases even more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1113909 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 15:51:38 +0000 Destri 1113909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Tanya.&nbsp; I've also been looking for a great ponte pant.&nbsp; You found a couple that I hadn't seen.&nbsp; I'm having trouble finding one that is long enough.&nbsp; Will be checking those out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1112272 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:51:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 1112272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very happy for you :):) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111554 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:55:05 +0000 Anonymous 1111554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Great to hear! And I might also have to take a look at some of Tanya's ponte pants recs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111509 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:29:46 +0000 deb 1111509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yea! What a nice feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111489 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:12:18 +0000 Jaime 1111489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You will end up with a closet of things you truly love - the best goal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111470 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:02:44 +0000 Peri 1111470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, wow, many thanks! I will check those things out and let you know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111451 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 02:43:47 +0000 Sarah A 1111451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just going to say that getting happy with your closet as a great place to be... Congrats :)&nbsp; And... it looks like Tanya has found some great leads for rounding out your bottoms capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111416 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 01:59:21 +0000 Tanya 1111416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are very welcome Peri.&nbsp; I have managed to find a few more bootcut/flare ponte pants options for you.&nbsp; All real pants with zipper and button etc., not just pull on like leggings.&nbsp; Most of these are on great sales with extra % off when you put them in the cart.</p> <p>Starting with some black ones in various cuts:<br /><a href="http://www.thelimited.com/product/cassidy-ponte-bootcut-pants/6939150.html?ppid=c13&amp;start=13&amp;cgid=cassidy&amp;dwvar_6939150_colorCode=150&amp;cid=AFC-LINK-J84DHJLQkR4&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=J84DHJLQkR4" rel="nofollow">http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....38;cgid=ca</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thelimited.com/product/ponte-tailored-flare-pants/6649359.html?dwvar_6649359_colorCode=150&amp;ppid=s3&amp;start=3&amp;q=ponte%20pants&amp;srule=search-relevance" rel="nofollow">http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....lorCode=15</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thelimited.com/product/lexie-ponte-bootcut-pants/6939275.html?dwvar_6939275_colorCode=150&amp;ppid=s2&amp;start=2&amp;q=ponte%20pants" rel="nofollow">http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....orCode=150</a></p> <p>And a matching jacket (you could have a suit!):&nbsp; <a href="http://www.thelimited.com/product/one-button-ponte-jacket/2826069.html?ppid=s2&amp;start=2&amp;q=ponte%20jacket&amp;dwvar_2826069_colorCode=150&amp;srule=search-relevance" rel="nofollow">http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....onte%20jac</a></p> <p>Now these come in many pretty neutrals and lengths:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-fit-2-ponte-trousers/id_228747" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_228747</a></p> <p>An interesting design with zippers on the side: <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/pants-and-jeans-sale/bootcut-pant?ProductID=130129&amp;CatalogueType=OLS&amp;URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriassecret.com%2Fclothing%2Fpants-and-jeans-sale%2Fbootcut-pant%3FProductID%3D130129%26CatalogueType%3DOLS&amp;cm_mmc=CJ-_-1909792-_-10561721-_-Victorias+Secret+Redirect+Link&amp;affid=2178999" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....;Catalogue</a></p> <p>Here we have some cool tuxedo detailing:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.spiegel.com/madison-pant-by-shape-fx-45414.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.spiegel.com/madison.....45414.html</a></p> <p>Some NYDJ options in various colors, Angie has picked skinny versions from this brand a couple of times to feature, the quality is excellent:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/nydj-ponte-trouser-charcoal-heather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nydj-pon.....al-heather</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/nydj-ponte-trouser-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nydj-ponte-trouser-black</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/nydj-ponte-trouser-ganache-brown" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nydj-pon.....ache-brown</a></p> <p>And finally, a bootcut jeans cut in many colors again:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/product-detail/66615/73524/detail.aspx?bpid=95&amp;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-EpOeAO21Hv4RMaqTjtChWQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.....LQkR4-EpOe</a></p> <p>Happy shopping!&nbsp; You deserve to have many comfy and pretty pants to go with all your pretty sweaters.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111327 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:41:24 +0000 Suz 1111327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri, that's interesting because I felt like I was between sizes in those as well. Again, they were a different fabrication but also one with some stretch. And I had tried on a linen version in the summer that worked really well. So it was confusing. I have a feeling with Loft it might be a bit like Gap. Not only do you have to try multiple styles in different fabrications, but even once you have narrowed it down to one style, one fabrication, and one size, you might have to try a number of them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111323 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:35:49 +0000 Peri 1111323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! It does feel like a happy place compared to a month ago. About 25 items for daily wear is still pretty minimal, but now I am beginning to approach the what to wear today question with enthusiasm instead of frustration. </p> <p>Alasse, I love the term seed closet. Great way to think.</p> <p>Susie, I so agree. I have always loved winter clothes the best. It's kind of sad that my winter season is not that long, but I've got a bit of a handle on transition seasons now too. It is only the hot summer that feels impossible to dress well for.</p> <p>Tanya, I am so touched that you could think of me despite all the stress in your life lately. I did have a mass try on session at Loft about a month ago and I think I tried those on. I didn't leave the store with them but I don't remember exactly why. At the time I was trying to be PPP and I think I was in between sizes. After such a long pants search, I think I have moved more to the final P...practical...and I would probably buy them if I tried them on now. Guess it is to late! But thank you so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111251 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:33:48 +0000 E 1111251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats Peri! I bet the new sweaters are as stunning as everything else you seem to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111223 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:09:21 +0000 Thistle 1111223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great progess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111130 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:03:08 +0000 Astrid 1111130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, that's fantastic! Great news. It's good to take the pressure off, that way it's easier to be discerning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111127 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:00:12 +0000 Susie 1111127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a great place to be; good for you! I like your thought on being able to wait to find the pieces you love. </p> <p>But I hear ya on the hot weather closet! I am much, much, much more happy with my cold weather clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111113 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:53:30 +0000 Alassë 1111113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful news, Peri! I'm so glad for you! Now you can enjoy your seed closet for a while before any season changes occur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1111024 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:33:34 +0000 Suz 1111024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous, Peri! That is wonderful news. Can't wait to see the rest of the new sweaters. And those Marisa pants might be worth a look. Angie has recommended the Marisas a few times. I tried them on in one fabric that didn't work for me but I wouldn't give up on them just yet and they might work for you, regardless.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1110987 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:53:34 +0000 minimalist 1110987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay Peri! You give me hope.</p> <p>Yesterday I began to feel some lounge/homewear love, a few days after deciding to stock a full lounge wear capsule at home and to double up on some items in acceptance of laundry pace. </p> <p>Stops on the way home from PT sound legit for any kind of sweatpants you feel good in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1110981 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:51:10 +0000 Inge 1110981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very happy news!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1110976 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:49:28 +0000 Lisa 1110976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, it sounds like your closet is shaping up nicely.&nbsp; It's an ongoing process, so let it take as long as it will take.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1110972 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:47:57 +0000 Tanya 1110972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, that sounds excellent Peri.</p> <p>I was actually thinking of you last night.&nbsp; I was browsing the web and found these pants that I thought might work for you, but was too tired to write anything then.&nbsp; Here they are:</p> <p><a href="http://www.loft.com/marisa-slim-boot-cut-pants-in-stretch-ponte/316832?colorExplode=false&amp;skuId=14704499&amp;catid=cat570024&amp;productPageType=search&amp;defaultColor=6406" rel="nofollow">http://www.loft.com/marisa-sli.....skuId=1470</a></p> <p>They weren't sold out last night though :(&nbsp; They could still have them in a store near you, or they could come back.&nbsp; Today everything is 50% off at LOFT so that is probably why many things are gone.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1110967 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:44:56 +0000 Anonymous 1110967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yea!! Such a good place to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/feeling-the-beginnings-of-closet-love#post-1110963 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:42:27 +0000 Peri 1110963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, right?! Pass out from the shock! Were you all despairing I would get there?</p> <p>In the last month I've found 5 new sweaters that I love...10 out of 10. That brings my count to 15 things I enjoy wearing and still about 5 that I am fine with although not excited about.</p> <p>I've taken the collective alarm about my two pairs of pants to heart and have decided to duplicate my current favorite pair, but in grey if possible. Plus, I've found a high-end pair of "sweatpants" that look really decent and I feel just fine in them for days where I have PT and want to make stops along the way home. Say what you want about that, my mind is made up! :)</p> <p>So, making progress. There are still holes, but I have many good things to wear and I feel much less stressed. I can keep my eye out for things I really love, but no hurry or pressure. At least until it gets hot again.... </p>