https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:43:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402455 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:01:11 +0000 Carol 2402455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharan--I love those shorts! I missed the big shorts phenomenon last summer, and I'm a bit sad. I like Mango, but since they are somewhat affordable, their stuff seems to sell like hotcakes.<br />Angie--thank you. Often they don't feel like staples, just a feeling of, "well I have nothing to wear on the bottom today....I guess I'd better get (summer skirt, crop pants, etc.)<br />Lisa--thank you! I will be looking at your posts, since you keep up with new colors, cuts, etc.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402454 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:56:47 +0000 Carol 2402454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Star/Lise--yes, I do better with remembering simple, simple things. As much as I love good system, sometimes simple remembrances work.<br />Suz--thank you! Seeing them all together really does let me see the "clean lines."<br />Kelly--thanks. "What works" indeed. A work in progress!<br />Jaime--I bet you vintage CK is great! I remember that brand fondly from the 90s.&nbsp;<br />Sal--well said--still a work in progress for me.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402337 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:12:07 +0000 Lisa 2402337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent goals for 2026! The items you've added are perfect to now build on for the new year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402304 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:00:27 +0000 Angie 2402304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very sensible style goal for 2026, <b>Carol</b>!</p> <p>As <b>Suz</b> cleverly identified, I see you've intuitively added some wardrobe essentials to your wardrobe. And some fun statement items too! Well done!</p> <p>Also, I much enjoy your descriptive writing, playful comparisons, and positive attitude :)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402289 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:29:39 +0000 Star (Lise) 2402289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SHARAN Love that vest. SUZ identifed the clean lines that I also prefer. Going to keep this in mind when shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402287 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:38:08 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2402287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Suz has a good point about those finds! They also do fit in with a classic American sportswear/Calvin Klein vibe. I like your mantra of "what works" for keeping on track--that's pretty brilliant!</div><div>And I think your Mango culotte pants are made of the same fabric as the shorts I got from Mango last year and have really enjoyed wearing. There's <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p/women/vests/suit/cotton-suit-vest_17081187?c=30&amp;talla=21&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=SHOPPING+-+1WOMAN+-+HIGH+T.ROAS+-+US&amp;utm_campaignid=23302844544&amp;utm_content=Always+on&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23302844544&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAvOjKBhC9ARIsAFvz5lj6KjQo1lvffszaVYD0ARVwJaUZ5yHFCg0F5dgmXIJLgaDIv-XBZ-4aAtmTEALw_wcB">a matching vest on sale</a>, fyi. ;)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402280 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:25:11 +0000 Sal 2402280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes love this strategy. Sometimes we don’t need to reinvent the wheel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402257 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:58:26 +0000 Jaime 2402257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pieces! I agree that flexibility and open mindedness are great strengths and should be appreciated. BTW vintage Calvin Klein is fab . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402250 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:17:07 +0000 kellygirl 2402250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of useful things here. I like the "what works" strategy. That's how I've been rolling this year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402249 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:08:07 +0000 Suz 2402249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got some terrific items, <b>Carol,</b> many of which are clean-lined enough to serve as essentials -- foundations for building great outfits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402245 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:31:14 +0000 Star (Lise) 2402245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are some really cool items that you scored. Good point that should be obvious but is so often not taken into account, 'remember what works.'. I'm going to do the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodbye-2025-and-hello-2026#post-2402243 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:07:22 +0000 Carol 2402243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These reflection posts are fun, so I thought I would make one.</p> <p>2025 was really just me meandering in different directions, the way it usually is. </p> <p>I bought more new clothing than ever...before that I was buying from Poshmark. Because there is so much quality on Poshmark, I did not see a big difference. I dipped my toe into the more contemporary offerings, such as getting a bunch of stuff from Mango, and seeing the newer styles.</p> <p>I came to terms with the fact that I just love American sportswear, despite a long-held dream to dress more like an Italian. American sportswear looks both American and sporty, but still has a flair. I bought a bunch of stuff at Calvin Klein.</p> <p>I'm always wanting to get more focused, but flexibility is really a strength in me. A weakness, and a strength. A weakness if you really do need something exact, but get sidetracked by sales and such. A strength if you are judicious about what you pick up. I tend to know when I should really get something unplanned--and they are workhorses.</p> <p>I think a good way for me to start 2026 is to think about "what works." Easy things I can always remember, since I try so many things. Such as:</p> <p>hair barrettes work well on me<br />half-sleeves or 3/4 length sleeves<br />low-heel booties&nbsp;<br />turtlenecks...etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p>