https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:24:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215433 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:16:43 +0000 Anonymous 2215433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to building a brown complement! Great coats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215366 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:27:37 +0000 LaPed 2215366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't tried any Zou Xou shoes yet; they've been on my radar for about a year after I saw the Eugenia flats pop up on a couple blogs/IG accounts. Reviews are somewhat limited, but it sounds like they may run half a size small, so I think if I go with my larger size they should fit well. If I try them, I'll report back!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215302 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:58:11 +0000 Style Fan 2215302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the winter coats that you have picked out.&nbsp; I find it difficult to buy big-ticket items.&nbsp; I always worry I might make a mistake, but I need a good winter coat and boots.&nbsp; So I take the plunge.&nbsp; The dark brown would be beautiful on you.<br />That sherpa jacket would be perfect for fall.&nbsp; I might need it for myself.&nbsp; I am still working on my F/W list.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215294 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:07:12 +0000 N 2215294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a massive shopping list right now but mostly because i'm building my wardrobe from scratch. I just took decisive action on my basics, bought three bras (the most i've ever had at once was 3, and all my old ones are stretched out so i'll have 3 in total), three matching pants and then three x 3 packs of cotton briefs from sloggi meaning i'll have 11 pants in total plus whichever dont have holes in from my current selection (almost all have holes in). They are all basic and I probably would have gone with a more sustainable brand but the sizing is a problem and you can't exchange underwear so I went with a tried and true brand that i'll actually wear<br /> Perfect for basics. I just need to get a few camisoles now (again mine all have holes...I really wear things until they fall apart)...not the most exciting of things but they are basics and very much needed. </p> <p>Meanwhile i'm drooling over my huge Pinterest list of things. I'm sure I won't be able to get all of them because they'll run out of stock before I can afford to buy them but it does serve as a reminder of what kind of thing i'd like. I had previously collated a selection but it felt very "meh" and not "wow". So I started only adding pieces I absolutely LOVE to my Pinterest and got a very different vibe. The collection before I liked how it was cohesive and looked together but I wasn't excited by any single piece on its own and I think you should love everything. I also decided to let go of my very strict parameters on brands as long as the materials are vegan. This has made it much easier to find things I love (and that will fit correctly). Many of the more eco brands would be too short on me. Still no fast fashion brands though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215286 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:26:14 +0000 Angie 2215286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice list, <b>La Ped</b>! And good not-allowed-to-buy list too :)</p> <p>I hope the coats work out. Let me know either way. Brown will look fab on you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Zou Xou footwear is sustainably and ethically produced. Pricey, but beautiful. Do they run wide? They look like they might run wide - which is dead right for you.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215239 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:03:28 +0000 Anonymous 2215239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in love with Zou Xou shoes now. &nbsp;There are a pair of strapped mules that are simply outstanding, and they would be a workhorse in my wardrobe . &nbsp;The price makes me nervous though - shipping plus conversion to Cdn $ takes these shoes into another bracket for me. &nbsp;Have you bought &nbsp;anything from them before ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215227 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:08:13 +0000 Jenn 2215227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love a well-thought-out seasonal shopping list! I know what you mean about it feeling hard to take the plunge with bigger-ticket items. I have found, though, that one really great workhorse or statement item at a higher price can do more to enliven a wardrobe than several lower-priced ones.</p> <p>I've been mulling over whether to create a new complement, as well, but I really like cat2's idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215194 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:11:42 +0000 kkards 2215194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well thought out and comprehensive list.&nbsp;<br />I’m not sure why, but I’m thinking that this will be a good year for outwear choices. If NAS is/was any indication of what’s to come, I’m seeing lots of different silhouettes and fabrications.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215102 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:35:09 +0000 bj1111 2215102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@LaPed, the longer coat looks so swish…does it fit with your motg lifestyle?</p> <p>Yes to the strap change option. Get a few colors! The olive in the longer coat for example.</p> <p>How comfy are those shoes? Zou xou is a new brand to me.</p> <p>@Sal, darling bag. Love the color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215087 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:44:28 +0000 Sal 2215087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Cat2's idea..... I think you can make it work.&nbsp; In saying that I don't think a brown bag will be a bad purchase.</p> <p>And yes...I find it hard on those bigger ticket items too.&nbsp; I like both those coats - I think with pants all lengths can work but with skirts the length is more tricky.</p> <p>Your choices look well thought out and stylish.&nbsp; No answer on the trail shoes - it is a hard one.&nbsp; I always keep one pair for yard work or painting or similar but I also go through one pair of running/walking shoes a year.</p> <p>I am not there on my S/S list as yet.&nbsp; I am doing the 5 French Piece wardrobe now so have three statements/new pieces available plus will do a couple of replacements of my core pieces.&nbsp; Thinking of</p> <p>- casual weekend/ vacation/work from home dress (<b>replacement</b> for favourite floral)<br />- smart practical sandals (will keep my EF ones but I only really like them in limited outfits now) <b>5FPW</b><br />- lightweight trousers for work to match blouses below (<b>replacement</b>)<br />- couple essential tops to replace worn out tees <b>(replacement</b><b>)<br /></b>- sneakers or top or sweater or something to build in this green with my bag <b>5FPW</b></p> <p>And leaving a spot for a wildcard....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215081 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:25:58 +0000 nemosmom 2215081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Big ticket outerwear is SUCH struggle!!!&nbsp; Like you, I know the CPW will eventually bring the item down to pennies (ish), still, the upfront cost can be difficult to accept!&nbsp; (Love the idea of the Wilfred for you, btw!)</div><div><br /></div><div>For your trainers, can you send them to Nike for their recycling program? They grind up old sneakers into sport court material.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215079 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:15:05 +0000 LaPed 2215079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, cat2, I hadn't thought about swapping out the strap!&nbsp;That's a great idea.&nbsp;The design of the bag would make it easy, and I know a local leatherworker who'd probably be able to do a beautiful custom strap; I'm going to investigate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215070 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:35:26 +0000 cat2 2215070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you add a different strap or tie a small black and brown silk scarf onto your black bag to make it “go” with brown? Or add a decorative purse fob? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215061 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:15:36 +0000 LaPed 2215061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy and Sarah — okay, I think you’re right. I should go with my gut on the brown shoes and throw the matchy rules out the window! </p> <p>Irina — and outerwear is extra tricky because it so often involves shopping well in advance of cold weather. So hard to commit to a coat in Aug/Sept, but wait too long and stock is depleted.</p> <p>Nikki — there are so many unknowns right now. I’ve found it quite difficult to shop this year. 2020 was easy; I bought gear and loungewear! 2021 is tricky; I don’t need anymore gear or loungewear, but that’s still the bulk of what I’m wearing… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215057 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:58:06 +0000 Irina 2215057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you shoe choices. I’m nervous about buying &nbsp;coats, too. I find that I need to actually wear a piece few times to understand if it works for me. By that time is is not returnable and might become a costly mistake.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215055 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:51:11 +0000 SarahD8 2215055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderfully well thought out, as usual. I am taking notes!</p> <p>Fashion really needs another oxblood moment, don’t you think? The last one was too short!</p> <p>I am liking the idea of brown shoes for you, but why not mix them with your black bag? Yes, even for a dressy event! I just think carefully mismatched accessories are so chic. And seems like it would be appropriate for the venue/vibe of this particular event.</p> <p>Oh my and I certainly relate to the difficulty taking the plunge on big ticket items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215048 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:24:15 +0000 LaPed 2215048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa p -- they're from <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.zouxou.com/">Zou Xou</a>. They're even doing an extremely tempting sample sale right now, but I'm not going to risk buying final sale shoes.</p> <p>I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who gets cold feet when it comes to outerwear. I have to remind myself that once I buy something, it will get a bazillion wears because it's almost always coat weather here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215047 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:23:02 +0000 rachylou 2215047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all super cute and give me the wantsies! </p> <p>I feel you should build a brown complement, I feel it would be really useful. Although I can see you mixing brown and black to great effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215046 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:22:31 +0000 Anonymous 2215046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All excellent pieces! The L.L. Bean fleece hoodie looks very yummy Yes, I have been holding on to my money lately and not taking the plunge too much because I feel like the other shoe may drop </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215044 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:15:42 +0000 Anonymous 2215044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where are those flat black Mary Janes from ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215043 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:12:03 +0000 Anonymous 2215043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes . This happens with winter outerwear every time I decide to buy a new piece . I’m going through it right now with regards to the Aritizia coat in fact . It’s not even all that costly but I know I have to get this one right .</p> <p>I love that fuzzy LL Bean jacket - that’s a piece I could definitely get a lot of wear out of . And I love your shoe choices too - you have such unique style . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fw-shopping-list#post-2215039 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:45:28 +0000 LaPed 2215039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short and sweet, a bit boring perhaps (Team Dark Neutrals over here). These are all big ticket items that have been on my mind for a <i>long </i>time. Most of these items have been on "the list" for a year or two; I've browsed, done some try-ons, haven't found quite the right thing. Not planning on buying/trying 'til September; too much travel in August to play returns roulette, and I'd like to take advantage of Labor Day sales. The exception is the shoes; I need to give myself time to do try-ons before that "mountain formal" wedding the last weekend in September (I have three potential outfits planned for different weather scenarios, but only have the right shoes for one of them).&nbsp; </p> <ul> <li>A good wool cocoon coat. Not black, camel, or navy. Looking for olive, dark brown, or oxblood. I've tried versions from Everlane and J Crew, neither is quite right. Looking at the Aritzia Wilfred version this year. Debating long vs mid-length.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>A long cozy sherpa fleece hoodie. LL Bean finally released the Mountain Pile coat in a colour I'm excited about (espresso brown!), so I'll probably give this a go.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>A versatile dressy low-heeled shoe or bootie. Narrowed down to two options, debating which one, and dark brown vs black. My dressiest bag is black leather, but I really prefer the look of browns these days... Maybe it's time to build a brown complement? I don't really like shopping for bags, but maybe I need a dark brown one.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>New trail runners. Recurring purchase. I'm married to this model for now (Altra Lone Peak), and hoping I can snag a discount rather than pay full price. Having to replace these every 500-600 miles (6 to 10 months) is really annoying; it galls me to be generating landfill fodder, but I haven't figured out a viable alternative.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Not buying:</p> <ul> <li>fashion sneakers</li> <li>layering tops/tees</li> <li>button-front shirts</li> <li>casual pants</li> <li>casual boots</li> <li>puffy jackets&nbsp;</li> <li>skirts/dresses</li> </ul> <p>I'm in a good position with regards to essentials and basics, just need to 1) get over my sticker shock on these bigger one-and-done purchases and 2) not get distracted by smaller "that could be useful someday" items. Anyone else find it *so* hard to take the plunge on items over a certain price, even when you have a clear idea of what you want and have already explored lower-priced options and not found anything that ticks all the boxes?&nbsp;</p>