https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:25:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837817 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 19:33:06 +0000 Beth Ann 1837817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous idea! &nbsp;These items are indeed luxurious, but they are in modern, practical forms that will really work for "real" life. &nbsp;Also, with lots of silk, it's easier to make a plan to care for it. &nbsp;The "one silk blouse" seems like a pain by itself, when now you can launder your silks together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837709 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:33:32 +0000 frannieb 1837709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huggable capsule with natural fibers is such a great idea. I will have to look into the brand grana. This is somthing to explore.<br /> Adore the first outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837604 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:16:26 +0000 Jenn 1837604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the "huggable" capsule! </p> <p>I, too, have found that natural fibers don't need laundering as much as their synthetic counterparts, which makes me feel doubly good about buying them, as water conservation is always in the forefront out here in the West. And I also wash my silks in a lingerie bag on the wool/handwash cycle. I do try to buy silk that says "hand wash" on the care tag, though, because I know some finishes don't handle hand washing as well as others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837165 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:46:49 +0000 Anonymous 1837165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, that Everlane blouse is terrific on you!<br /> I really like all of the items pictured! You and LaP are convincing me I should definitely look at Grana!<br /> I made the natural fiber switch a while back, and have never regretted it. I often steam silks and wools between washing and find that freshens them nicely. For grease spots I HIGHLY recommend Janie Stick, an absorbant product.<br /> <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/laundry/laundry-detergents-clothing-care/janie-dry-cleaner-stick/12d?productId=10011730" rel="nofollow">https://www.containerstore.com.....d=10011730</a><br /> Because I'm a lazy laundress, I pretty much wash all my silks in a lingerie bag in the machine on delicate cycle with appropriate cleansers. Haven't had a disaster yet. Fingers crossed that luck continues! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837145 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:13:27 +0000 Marilyn 1837145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your huggable wardrobe!&nbsp; I'm a fan of natural fibers as well. </p> <p>I agree that natural fibers can usually go much longer between laundering.&nbsp; During the cooler months I wear merino and cashmere items quite a few times between cleaning.&nbsp; Airing them out really helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837109 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:56:05 +0000 RobinF 1837109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh nice! I stay away from silk because I don't do dry cleaning but these are so nice that it's tempting. I'm going to check out Grana now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837106 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:49:05 +0000 Janet 1837106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd never even heard of Grana, but now I'm curious. You look terrific in that outfit, and a huggable wardrobe sounds marvelous. I really love how your style has evolved and settled into such an easy but stylish place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837102 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:25:36 +0000 Suz 1837102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful in this outfit, Traci! I am waving at my shirt twin. Love the shorts, too -- and the sandals!&nbsp;</p> <p>I adore silk and find it very wearable. Love your idea of an all natural capsule, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837100 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:22:35 +0000 cindysmith 1837100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice pieces! I can't stand synthetic fabrics either. I have a few blended fabrics, but not many because they just don't feel good or wear well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837092 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:48:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1837092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yessss! I can't wear uncomfortable fabrics. Even if they were easier to take care of (they aren't), the feeling on my skin just would be too distracting. But the fabrics you highlight don't just remove the negative--they actually move the needle over to the positive side. And you've chosen some very nice pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837061 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:28:52 +0000 rachylou 1837061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a great capsule there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837058 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:18:13 +0000 Jane 1837058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! I like the idea of adding cashmere. Soft colours and wonderful textures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837054 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:18:43 +0000 Emily K 1837054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reply, Traci! Grana and Everlane are running neck-and-neck on my list of favorites resources. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837050 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 05:43:06 +0000 Deborah 1837050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love your outfit! &nbsp;And your silk capsule looks amazing. &nbsp;I have added a cashmere poncho and scarf to my wardrobe this week and seriously I am consumed with how good they feel to wear. &nbsp;I relate very much to your love of beautiful, luxurious and easy to wear fabrics. &nbsp;You are going to just love getting dressed every day x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837039 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 05:06:15 +0000 Kate 1837039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your huggable wardrobe. I prefer natural fabrics to synthetics as well, Traci.</p> <p>Re grease spots: You will never lose another clothing item—regardless of fabric content—to grease spots again if you use Carbona stain devils. A friend turned me on to them a few years ago, and they are great. Sometimes you can find them at hardware stores, but Amazon carries them as well. &nbsp;I couldn't keep a nice wardrobe without Stain Devil #5, Fats and Cooking Oils. No, I do not have a stake in the company. Wish I did! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1837008 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:03:59 +0000 Jaime 1837008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836992 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 02:07:08 +0000 Anonymous 1836992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another who is working toward a more huggable wardrobe. I also find that synthetics hold odors and need more frequent cleaning. I have mostly natural fibers and hand wash most. I can't remember the last time it was necessary to go to the dry cleaners. What can not be washed ( very little) gets Dyelle in the dryer and comes out fresh after hanging on fat hangars to get completely dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836980 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:18:55 +0000 Staysfit 1836980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great birthday gift, treating yourself so nicely! I love what I call cozy clothes. I touch everything before I buy it and if it doesn't pass the softness test, it's out.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836979 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:13:41 +0000 Susie 1836979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You made me laugh! Your wardrobe sounds soooo appealing.....I want to hug it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836977 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:08:07 +0000 chouette22 1836977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Jill said. I too have been following along your style journey and you have covered so much ground. You look amazing! Your haircut has also added so much polish to your style (I know it's been quite a while, but I love it on you).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836962 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:44:01 +0000 Angie 1836962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone should have huggable items in their wardrobe. You look adorable. I like your shapely legs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836953 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:48:37 +0000 Anonymous 1836953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful Traci. You have a great, natural, easygoing style. I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836952 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:48:35 +0000 Traci 1836952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily, I'd say Grana is cut a smidge on the small side. &nbsp;No issues on the armholes. &nbsp;Photo 1 is the Everlane square shirt, though. &nbsp;I've been curious about Grana's button ups. &nbsp;They definitely look like a slimmer cut than the square shirt.</p> <p>Tina, my dirty secret is that in the last few years I've stopped washing my clothes as often and it's made everything easier. I try to hang things up to air out after I wear them, and that generally gets me 3-10 wears depending on the item and activity. &nbsp;Somehow I feel synthetics hold smells and have to be washed with each wear, that's another reason I've moved away from them. &nbsp;Also, I'm terrible about dripping food on myself, so I lose more clothing items to stubborn grease spots than anything. &nbsp;I did notice my beloved Grana silk pants are in much worse shape than I'd realized before the new ones showed up.</p> <p>Thanks, jill! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836949 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:39:56 +0000 jill58 1836949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic Traci. I love the way your style has evolved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836948 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:30:52 +0000 Tina 1836948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great closet! You are looking svelte and stylish. I'll be interested to hear how all your natural fibers are holding up after a year and how involved the care of them is/was. One of the draws of synthetics is the easy care and wear (doesn't wrinkle as easily). It seems my lifestyle is just too casual and potentially 'dirty' to wear clothes that need dry cleaning (even hand washing is a stretch- okay I'm laundry lazy:-/).<br /> You make it very appealing with all your descriptions and great oitfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836946 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:26:49 +0000 Emily K 1836946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yea! &nbsp;I just bought the Grana shirt you show in photo #1. &nbsp;Love it! &nbsp;How do you find the sizing compares between the short sleeve shirt and the tanks? &nbsp;How do you find the fit around the armhole on the tanks? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/huggable#post-1836944 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:11:56 +0000 Traci 1836944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For my birthday I splurged on some 100% silk items from Grana. &nbsp;As I was adding them to my capsule, I realized I have an entire capsule just in silk.&nbsp; This started me down a path of natural, soft, luxurious. To the silk I'm adding cashmere, merino, denim, canvas, smooth poplin and linen. &nbsp;I think it will be my most huggable wardrobe ever. &nbsp;Pic 1 is today's huggable outfit, 2-4 are all the silk lovelies, 5 is the whole huggable range. I'll just be over here petting myself. </p>