https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:43:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1926097 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:03:52 +0000 Thistle 1926097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy the new pieces, and love knowing you can wear everything in your closet.</p> <p>And good for you buying for the body you have. So much better to love ourselves and treat ourselves as if we were a friend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1926079 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:51:42 +0000 Angie 1926079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GOOD JOB buying items that fit - and I can see you wear all of these goodies. Enjoy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925927 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:20:32 +0000 Anonymous 1925927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad it is getting easier for you!! &nbsp;You have built a solid wardrobe, but my greatest admiration comes from your earlier capsule of only a few pieces. &nbsp;THAT is amazing. &nbsp;I bow to you. &nbsp; </p> <p>Looked it up. &nbsp;Now it all makes so much sense. &nbsp;I feel your pain and laugh with you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925908 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:36:29 +0000 bj1111 1925908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@sterling, I find urbandictionary.com a treasure trove of definitions for urban slang.</p> <p>As I’ve mentioned upthread, your thread on budgets struck a chord because you articulated all the thoughts in my head from the reluctance to buy to the out of sorts feeling that comes with dressing a body I don’t recognize. </p> <p>No it wasn’t easy. Shopping for the items above come at the end of a very long 15 months. Prior to this spree, I wore 1 dress from br, 1 pair of ancient black skinnies, a twin set and two turtlenecks from uniqlo and a bunch of thermal undershirts. That was my work capsule for 8 months. </p> <p>This fashion cycle also had much of what I considered my style compared to the last few cycles (poison eye for over the top sleeve treatment, cold shoulders and florid florals). And I’ve come around on higher waists and the tops needed to balance the proportions.</p> <p>It’s getting easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925866 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:04:02 +0000 Anonymous 1925866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>bj1111</b>. &nbsp;I read your post a while ago and failed to comment because I didn't understand "ffs". &nbsp;Silly reason for not commenting.&nbsp;</p> <p>I understand that you are rebuilding your wardrobe as well. &nbsp;I think you did a great job!!! &nbsp; Everything looks modern, interesting, and cohesive. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm curious if it was easy for you? &nbsp;The cohesiveness of the end result makes it look like you had a firm grasp on your style and your needs. &nbsp;I am envious that you found so many outstanding dresses. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925842 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:30:47 +0000 bj1111 1925842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@annagybe Occasionally I like matching hubs who is uber prep. He has not met a button down he did not like and lives in jcrew chinos. Good wifey... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925804 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:42:08 +0000 annagybe 1925804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your description of the dress.<br /> Anyways I got my numbers wrong &amp; probably need new glasses. :P<br /> I meant the shirt in #17, pinstripes with embroidery ala Vineyard Vines.</p> <p>ETA unless you've started leasing a boat slip in Nantucket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925774 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:59:30 +0000 bj1111 1925774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@annagybe thanks for the feedback. #12 is the dress in #11 styled by br. On me the dress length without the belt and cut severity reads like the Addams family portrait of the trumps with the pope. Very dolce x morticia. I am having it shortened a touch to avoid looking like Wednesday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925681 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:40:02 +0000 annagybe 1925681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like most of it, but #12 is throwing me for a loop. It’s really preppy, and doesn’t quite seem you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925664 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 02:10:14 +0000 Christina F. 1925664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain. I thought I was good after last summer, and my weight hasn’t changed, a further year of posting here has made me much pickier! I ended up purging a lot more than I expected to.</p> <p>It sounds to me like you’re doing very well, and there are lots of good insights above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925663 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 02:05:45 +0000 Anonymous 1925663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Vic said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925651 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 01:12:08 +0000 Aida 1925651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fresh shoes are a huge lift, aren't they? If you've got enough spring/summer to wear I think it's not a bad idea to wait on the rest for fall. Get to know what you like and don't like again, and adjust from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925567 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:12:04 +0000 bj1111 1925567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies! @Sterling’s post today on her weight loss and feeling adrift really struck a chord. I did not know how to dress myself. Literally could not put a pair of pants and a top that felt like me. </p> <p>Thanks again for the validation. I will slow down because I’m running out of spring/summer to wear the new duds. Saving powder for fall items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925364 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:17:58 +0000 Janet 1925364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Denise and Vix, and this looks like a great step forward for dressing a new size (I feel your pain, I’ve had similar struggles the last few years — just enough weight gain to make some old favorites obsolete). I like the dramatic sleeve on that black blouse. The other tops all seem to have a very similar vibe, but everything here looks versatile. The shoes in 3 look a bit more special occasion than the others, but they are such a different vibe from 2 that it’s hard to choose one without knowing what you “need.” </p> <p>It’s good to see you post. Any plans to visit the DC area again? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925355 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:06:31 +0000 Beth Ann 1925355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love seeing your new items!&nbsp; You get to decide what the right size wardrobe is for you, and how much of your resources you wish to devote to it!&nbsp; If you think it's time to take a pause, and just, as Angie says, "wear the heck out of your clothes," June is a great time to do it.&nbsp; I usually shop pretty big in late spring and early fall, and just do little refreshers in Jan/Feb, and August.</p> <p>The item's you've purchased look chic and modern, but also practical for "real" life. I remember your elegant, uber-updated style!&nbsp; Good for you for loving your body right now.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the shoes:&nbsp; I prefer 6 to 5, but if red shoes are a signature, you might keep all three pairs.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925285 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:03:39 +0000 Laura1975 1925285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll vote keep #2 and return #3. I have no idea how old you are but I'm seeing quite a young trendy style based on the other items you've chosen and #3 doesn't seem to fit with the overall look you've got going on there. I like #2. They can be dressed up or down and if you're comfortable in the heel, why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925139 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:28:48 +0000 Style Fan 1925139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait for the WIWs.&nbsp; Love the black dresses.&nbsp; After Angie's post on Friday, I could see the dresses with metallic shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925074 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:33:21 +0000 delurked 1925074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your black sheath dresses and see cohesion in your top selections. Obviously we are mostly enablers round here, so sticking to your wish list may be helpful. I am working my way toward being able to release too small clothing. I’m sure it’s a freeing way to move forward with your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925029 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:17:34 +0000 Suz 1925029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nah. Don't stop! Enjoy the new stuff! And yay for you, for clothing the body you have. The black will look great on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925028 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:14:55 +0000 Vix 1925028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi BJ111 --</p> <p>For a whole closet redo this isn't that much -- echoing all the above about seeing a lot of versatile items for your style!</p> <p>It can be hard to turn off acquisition mode once it's relit, though. Have you really started wearing all the shiny new stuff? Maybe that will help refocus your attention to outfit creation vs buying anything but the items you've still got on your list. </p> <p>Other than that idea, I got nothin'. Enjoy (and yes, post results)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1925020 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:54:14 +0000 rachylou 1925020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stop already? How about bottoms for all the new tops? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1924946 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 11:15:15 +0000 bj1111 1924946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@jussie, outfit pics are on the horizon!</p> <p>@cocolion, I got the first three pairs to wear to the same event, lol! I’ll provably return #3. And I thought of you when I bought #20 after our many discussion so on how to find interesting T-shirts! I finally accepted having to pay more for something I really liked. I’ve missed your wiws. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1924931 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 06:06:26 +0000 CocoLion 1924931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HELLO!!!<br />I need to do a purge too. &nbsp;It's been almost 2 years since my body changed a lot. &nbsp;I mean, it's just 5-8 pounds but around 2 sizes difference because it is all in the midsection. &nbsp;I have not purged at all because I keep thinking I'll reduce. &nbsp;What am I thinking. &nbsp;I need to get rid of it all. &nbsp;Just like you did.</p> <p>Is #3 a specialty shoe for a specific occasion? &nbsp;If so, keep it. &nbsp;If not, are you going to wear a wedge that high very often? &nbsp;Love all of the other shoes, especially the gold mules. &nbsp;The black dresses will look great on you, you genuinely wear black well.</p> <p>You made me happy by posting. &nbsp;Waves hello. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1924927 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 03:52:21 +0000 jussie 1924927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow some beautiful, versatile items here. &nbsp;Enjoy wearing your new, well-fitting clothes. Can't wait to see some outfit pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1924886 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:04:01 +0000 cindysmith 1924886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, you dont have to stop shopping. Maybe slow down on the BUYING, but we never stop shopping </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffs-i-need-to-stop#post-1924880 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 23:52:48 +0000 bj1111 1924880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...shopping.  i purged 75% of one closet after i faced my weight gain.  i went up 1-2 sizes depending on the brand.  honestly, it was the best thing.  so i went shopping.  this is mostly a list of what i got because i keep forgetting what i already had.   </p> <p>shoes (1-6).  5 is the style, the pattern and color are closer to 6.  #2 and #3 are keep or return--what do you think?</p> <p>dresses (7-14).  <br /> tops (15-20).  i got #19 in navy as well.<br /> shorts (21)<br /> suit (22)<br /> accessories (23-24)</p> <p>i'd like another pair of leather slides in camel or slightly darker, a pair of white chinos, a leather tote that is ultralight, shooties in a kitten heel and maybe in patent leather.  suggestions? </p>