https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:24:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142849 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:10:54 +0000 nuancedream 2142849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any HEWIs at the moment.&nbsp; However, DH's "HEWI "is a winter residence in Arizona where we can escape from the Seattle gray and gloom.&nbsp; DH forgets that he's retired and I won't be for another six years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142844 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:00:06 +0000 LaPed 2142844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I find the perfect wide-leg jeans (full length, not cropped), I'll keep them. I've been looking for a year and have ordered and returned probably half a dozen pairs. :-/ I might try these next.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also looking for some vintage bootcuts (tomboy/menswear style -- slightly flared at the hem and not super fitted in the hip/thigh), but not shopping in-person at thrift/consignment stores makes this one almost impossible for now. </p> <p>Last fall, I was hoping to find a long wool coat with an oversized fit for layering over blazers and chunky cardigans, but I think that one is going on hold for now. I don't plan on wearing anything out in the the world that can't be thrown in the washing machine as soon as I get home, which means blazers won't be getting much play this year.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142821 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 09:42:55 +0000 Jane 2142821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Narrow boat on Regents Canal by London Zoo, so I can hear the animals at night and I can stay up in London a couple of nights a week! I am so not a WFH gal!</p> <p>And more practically, knee high and over the knee socks. My feet get so cold. Then the more glamorous, a winter coat that fits over jackets.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142818 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 07:24:48 +0000 rachylou 2142818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWI is an ankle length puffy, preferably a slim fit with a waist. I’ve been wanting a new one for years. I may have to bite the bullet and buy online and also spend real money. Have to admit I’ve always been cheap about this essential for me: Burlington Coat Factory used to get leftovers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142783 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 01:16:44 +0000 Jenni NZ 2142783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I had found one HEWI! The olive boots that I had wanted for over a year.<br /> I would like something also to take the place of my cobalt patent boots which are scuffed, but I will keep them for now because I feel like another pair would never appear, even though I keep my eyes peeled </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142778 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:47:18 +0000 Kathie 2142778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My one HEWI- perfect black knee high boots- is on hold right now. I usually put some effort into looking every fall, ever hopeful that I’ll find the perfect pair to enjoy at the beginning of the season. But, those really only make sense when I’m going in to the office. Instead, I’m looking for 100% cotton jeans or utility/cargo pants, with bonus points for organic cotton and/or sustainable manufacturing. Thus might turn into new HEWI! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19/page/2#post-2142768 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 23:04:42 +0000 The Cat 2142768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My quest for HEWIs hasn't changed much. For instance, I am still looking for a nice, affordable MIDI trenchcoat that is NOT beige or black. Deep blue would be fine. So would white, grey, burgunder, lilac, denim blue, or teal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142765 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:54:16 +0000 cindysmith 2142765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My new job has me really rethinking some of my HEWI ideas. The perfect "_____" is only going to get used very little because I only have 2 days off every week, and I spend one of those days on the couch resting because it's been hard since the coronapocalypse kicked off. A Rick Owens leather jacket is still on the list, a great pair of point-toe stiletto-heeled boots? still on there...</p> <p>But the perfect platform wedges, be they boots or sandals? Not on the list because why spend all that time and energy chasing down something I'm not going to use anytime soon. </p> <p>The coronapocalypse has killed some of my dreams. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142638 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 06:39:28 +0000 Barbara Diane 2142638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beach house please. Fixed up home.<br /> Can I consider items HEWI’s if I’m not looking for them?<br /> 1. Very specific dresses with 3/4 sleeves sleeves for hot summer days. On hold until next year.<br /> 2. Casual Pewter, and black, shoes or flat boots with zippers that are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142531 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:41:45 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2142531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh.&nbsp; &nbsp;I forgot.&nbsp; &nbsp;The HEWI that's a wanty-want, and not a need, is something fabulous in a Hawaiian print.&nbsp; &nbsp;The kind of "I'll know it when I see it" top or skirt or shorts or novelty bag.&nbsp; &nbsp; I've been craving some tropical floral for at least a year now.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142530 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:40:21 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2142530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know that I would call these HEWIs, but currently on my list:</p> <p>Nude, pointed-toe patent leather flats.&nbsp; &nbsp;I would consider regular leather as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;My Schutz go-tos are starting to look very loved.&nbsp; &nbsp;These are the most HEWI on my list.</p> <p>Flat or low-wedge, knee-high leather boots.&nbsp; Nothing RATE.&nbsp; &nbsp;I want polish.&nbsp; &nbsp;I haven't decided on a color yet.&nbsp; &nbsp;Maybe black, maybe the Universe can surprise me.&nbsp; &nbsp; This is up there on the HEWI list right below my flats, but truthfully,&nbsp; it's low priority, because I'm pretty sure we're not travelling to Toronto or NYC this winter, and I have boots a-plenty for Atlanta.</p> <p>A dark (black, blue or teal-green), fine-gauge seasonless knit or sweater that I can use to film auditions and wear for Zoom calls.&nbsp; &nbsp; This is higher priority, but not too HEWI, as I have several items currently bookmarked.</p> <p>One more pair of neutral-color shorts to see me through to October.&nbsp; &nbsp;Black, tan, ivory or white.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I'm looking at replacing some underpinnings.</p> <p>I should probably start looking at warm loungewear and slippers for fall and winter... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142522 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:10:31 +0000 Anonymous 2142522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kellygirl try American Giant for cotton rich, they sell out constantly but they restock too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142521 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:06:08 +0000 anchie 2142521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWI for last few years have been navy leather handbag, that is not too heavy, not too big but not too small, that has a silver hardware, a satchel shape but that can be worn crossbody.<br /> Another one is trench coat in light neutral but not beige. Maybe cream, light gray, even light blue? And that it doesn’t have shoulder lapels and doesn’t look like lab coat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142517 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:44:56 +0000 Minaminu 2142517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWI for the next season is a winter dress, in a good material and a decent weight. I recently tried a few winter and none were right. The search continues!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142516 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:39:13 +0000 Staysfit 2142516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No HEWI list at present. &nbsp;I am set with all I need for a while....just refreshing my wardrobe on occasion if something pulls at me with “I must own it”! Vibes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142514 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:28:13 +0000 Liesbeth 2142514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have many HEWI's... just a burgundy crossbody right now. It's not a priority b/o covid as this would be a work bag to be worn together with my laptop bag. Or to be worn to kid-free parties :(. I'm as of this month set for 'personal life' bags. Yet if I come across that perfect burgundy crossbody, I know I'll get it. Eventually things will go back to a kind of normal and then that bag won't feel dated like clothes purchases might. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142510 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:00:10 +0000 Suz 2142510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWIs are changing due to different life circumstances. I'd like a perfect slip on house shoe for winter, which for me will be really tricky since slip-ons pretty much always slip-OFF my feet. Even loafers with their higher vamp.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm tired of wearing slippers indoors all winter. They make me feel frumpy and "why bother getting dressed" and often lack the support I need in a shoe. But a shoe that can't be kicked on and off easily won't be worn. So...</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142508 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:47:40 +0000 Irina 2142508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bags are on my list but I’m changing the requirements for them now. I will be mostly working from home and will not have to carry a laptop to the office every day. I recently found some of my HEWIs - white cotton sweater and a linen blazer. I’ve been looking for them for a long time, pandemic or no pandemic, I bought them! A good cotton trench coat and a camel wool coat are still on the list but on a back burner for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142496 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:18:35 +0000 HJ 2142496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi - try Mint Velvet for a cropped leather moto jacket. After searching for years I found mine there a couple months ago! It’s perfect for wearing with dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142479 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:45:34 +0000 Gigi 2142479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking for a leather moto, preferably one that is cropped (I would like to use it as a topper for dresses). Since it will be a classic piece, I will buy it when I find it, regardless of COVID. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142465 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:13:53 +0000 Bonnie 2142465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My current HEWs will work during and after pandemic. I'm actively looking for comfortable jeans in blue and a pale blue. I've reordered the Rag &amp; Bone jeans from Nordstrom in a larger size and ordered the Lucky jeans shown in finds from Lucky Brand, not Amazon, because of their Labor Day sale. Why do manufacturers size their jeans so differently? Apparently I wear sizes 27 in Everlane, 28 in Rag &amp; Bone, and 29 in Lucky Brand.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142463 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:03:56 +0000 Jaime 2142463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I want a beach house too! I don't really have HEWIs (oh wait maybe a super comfortable, super supportive bra that I don't want to change when I get home). I do have floating focuses - I am looking for a slip skirt or tube skirt that is the exact right balance of casual, interesting and versatile but that is more of a hobby than a need. I have many things I would be delighted to find, but absolutely no long term goals right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142450 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:54:29 +0000 nemosmom 2142450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>@Sal - I am noticing the same here re: dressy clothes being marked down. Seems like a great opportunity to get those kind of pieces! I am sorry you did not get your birthday dress. Maybe the orange or navy one would serve as a great scaled down version?</div><div><br /></div><div>@kellygirl - oooh fab cotton sweatpants! A HEWI here, too. </p> <p>@Angie - a beachhouse?! YES, please! Your turquoise wool coat is a beauty! I bet you are counting the days until the cold weather!</div><div><br /></div><div>@Brooklyn - burgundy is SO amazing on you, and plays beautifully with your palette! Hope you will report back on the boots - they sound fun!&nbsp; You make an interesting statement about HEWI colors. When they show up at retail, it's hard not to add them!</div><div><br /></div><div>@always trying - a great fleece sounds perfect for the coming season!</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142447 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:41:31 +0000 nemosmom 2142447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>@unfrumped - trying to recalibrate is hard!&nbsp; Even pre-covid I had an excuse to wear shoes! And jackets... *sigh*</div><div><br /></div><div>@TG - ah, the elusive "just right" shoe. I had cognac chelsea boots and a jacket on my list, but it's hard to think forward to cold weather in covid times. :(. What slippers did you get?!?!?</p> <p>@Phoebe - a perfect crossbody that is polished AND adventurous would definitely be a HEWI! Let us know if one turns up!</p> <p>@Joy - I could see corduroy for you! Pull-on wool pants sound cozy and dreamy for colder weather.</div><div><br /></div><div>@Carla - Man, that coat is DREAMY (and it comes in olive! *swoon*)! And, what a sweet ride! Maybe you could drive it to the atelier to try on the coat... </p> <p>@suntiger - oh, a lap pool would be amazing! <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142443 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:28:56 +0000 always trying 2142443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Other than replacing a well loved and worn fleece jacket and my perfect fit jeans I posted a photo of earlier I am not actually planning anything.&nbsp; One other thing on my mind are the Ecco flexure t-cap sneakers, but I really should get more wear out of some I have before adding another pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142439 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:00:11 +0000 Brooklyn 2142439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it’s all about shoes, which is a change. I’m not a big shoe person but I really want to add more flat or near flat shoes and phase out most of my heels.</p> <p>I’m after:<br /> Burgundy combat boots - chunky and flat.<br /> Burgundy leather sneakers - maybe a boot hybrid.<br /> Platform flat strappy sandals in - you guessed it - burgundy. </p> <p>At least my HEWI colours haven’t changed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142432 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:32:21 +0000 Angie 2142432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On a more attainable note, I've had a turquoise wool coat on my shopping list for YEARS. Found it last month! No other wardrobe HEWI's at the moment.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142430 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:29:19 +0000 Angie 2142430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWI is an affordable beach house in our coveted areas as a second home </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142429 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:15:21 +0000 kellygirl 2142429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only HEWI I can think of is a pair of sweatpants in a moderately firm cotton rich fabric with a comfortable waist band, slim fit but not leggings and pockets and nice enough that I'm comfortable wearing them in public.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewis-in-the-age-of-covid19#post-2142426 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:48:02 +0000 Sal 2142426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice wheels Carla!</p> <p>I don’t have anything on my Hewi list - I have a few things I am looking for but they are pretty open. I did think at one stage I would get a new special dress for my significant birthday. But I didn’t and don’t think I will. </p> <p>I have noticed more dressy clothes and in particular shoes are on sale here so I think it could be a good time to get blazers, dressy boots etc whereas sneakers, knitwear etc are selling better. </p>