https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:32:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit/page/2#post-2190579 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:17:28 +0000 unfrumped 2190579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea to try. I think especially for wear. Years ago, I was able to get an occasional matching pants and blazer from Austin Reed or Jones NY, but mostly had no luck buying actual “ matching” pieces from the same grouping and fabric or dye lots to mix and match. I’m sure I focused too much on sale items relative to my ability to gradually build my vision of what I wanted to wear. Not meaning I needed to spend a lot more money, but that I shied away from brands or full- price items that might have actually given more value with fewer pieces. Also was doing all B&amp; M shopping for decades.<br /> But as well, I was pretty busy with career and raising children! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit/page/2#post-2166240 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:37:33 +0000 Glory 2166240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this idea especially if you are rebuilding your wardrobe. I say try it and see how it goes - why not. You look stunning in these photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit/page/2#post-2166203 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:58:27 +0000 JAileen 2166203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a column of color. &nbsp;It really sets off the plaid jacket. &nbsp;It’s a great look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit/page/2#post-2165882 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:40:53 +0000 anchie 2165882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is now full year since my weight became stable within +-0.5 kg arround 56kg. And I am not on any diet or exercise regime so I really hope that I will be able to maintain it. But it will take time for me to be able to relax and not worry about weight fluctuations after years of extreme changes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit/page/2#post-2165874 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:55:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2165874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you want to start a thread about professional looking items that are friendly to size changes. Do you wear wrap dresses well? Blazers are notoriously finicky about shoulder fit; maybe coatigans would work for your workplace? I think of wrap skirts as a casual item, but maybe there are some that are work appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2165872 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:37:30 +0000 anchie 2165872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keeping the larger sizes is biggest dilemma for me, because I have too many different sizes and not enough space to keep all. It has been 2 years since I wore US10 last, and just recently I donated all of my items in that size. I have now managed to replace almost all US8 items and will be donating them soon. Size US6 I plan to keep for some time, items in that size are in the storage now. Majority of my current wardrobe is US4 and I still wear it even though it is not perfect since I need US2 now. I am still reluctant to buy US2 since I think it is easier to make something smaller then bigger.<br /> White Vagabond boots are too high for me now, haven’t worn them since 2019. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2165867 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:44:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2165867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a good, measured shopping idea. You can fine-tune sizes to what you need each month. I tend to be a bit bigger in winter than in summer. You know my thoughts on things that don’t fit—if you still like them and think your weight is liable to change, why not tuck them aside so they are ready when you need them instead of doing another round of churn? When my weight was rising, I did not enjoy shopping for bigger sizes, even though I eventually got things I liked. It’s much easier to pull something out of storage (assuming you have room somewhere). </p> <p>Those blazers make me wish I could wear blazers! I adore fringed blazers in general and really like these clear colors. Ditto the blue blazer—I’m a sucker for sailor anything and really like double-breasted looks, plus that blue is one of my favorites. They both look great on you, including with your new-ish hair, and with the pants.</p> <p>About white boots—I still love ones you got from Vagabond, but didn’t you say they don’t work for your feet anymore? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2165838 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:24:20 +0000 Sharon B 2165838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this idea, I tend to be a bit more haphazard in my shopping but would love to try to be more considered.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2165462 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:59:34 +0000 AJ 2165462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the new purchases look great solo and together!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't remember the last time I shopped for a complete outfit.&nbsp; Your new strategy sound fun and I look forward to seeing each month's purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164924 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0000 nuancedream 2164924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning, Anchie! I love your systematic approach to reducing closet orphans. Can't wait to see more of your always fabulous outfit combinations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164921 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:54:26 +0000 lyn67 2164921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new things very much and great strategy-will have to think how it would apply to me. But mixing and matching all the items of your 12 outfits of a year would be for me a bit too much, or say much harder to achieve-see how you will do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164741 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:14:44 +0000 notsaf 2164741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No surprise I love the monochrome! But I'm with Angie: white boots please </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164735 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:16:39 +0000 Jaime 2164735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue is gorgeous on you and the jacket is great too. Never tried this idea (big surprise) but am curious how it works out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164706 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:34:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2164706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fair enough. I have tried to reduce my weight in the past 2 years for my health’s sake but it was only by 5-6 kilos and I have not really dropped size much-either no drop or one size. I wear elastic waist pants which helps. Your weight loss was so much!<br /> Menopause- that could well change things indeed. I was 46 or 47 and that was when I did gain weight. But in my case it also coincided with severe bullying and a lot of misery when I possibly comfort ate also. I am nearly 60 now and that is all well behind me. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164704 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:24:17 +0000 anchie 2164704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni - I do hope that once I replace everything that I am not happy how it fits, and finally move from building to maintenance that I can decrease number of items I buy per year. That all depends if my weight stays stable and I am worried about that because I haven’t hit menopause yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164702 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:11:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 2164702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This does sound a sensible approach for you because you dress in capsules. I don’t dress that way and given that I am trying to downsize my wardrobe not increase it I am almost scared to buy more than one thing at a time. Last year only buying 12 things it was definitely one at a time. I am frightened that I will not wear the things enough so I am very very careful what I choose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164697 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:18:14 +0000 Vildy 2164697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving this wardrobe and looking forward to envying what comes next. Plus, you make me want to cut my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164673 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:06:01 +0000 slim cat 2164673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful in all your new pieces! I would love to find similar navy suit &nbsp;for myself ( and a fun jacket ). Good strategy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164670 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:54:56 +0000 Bijou 2164670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally buy in outfits when buying work clothes. My general approach is two bottoms (skirt, pants or dress) to one jacket. This outfit looks beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164653 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:38:40 +0000 Kyle 2164653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cropped pants suit is very chic, an a great color for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164649 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:31:47 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 2164649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a new (to me) strategy that I want to try. Let us know how it works, and please post your monthly outfits.<br /> I love your fun blazer, nice pick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164644 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:02:57 +0000 Liesbeth 2164644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got the fun blazer! It looks fab on you. Trousers too.<br /> I don't tend to buy full outfits but I <i>do</i> do it more often than when I was younger and dressed more haphazardly (and more minimalist after). Especially if I buy a statement item that I 'm unsure I have the perfect piece to go with yet. Since you wear a lot of color and matching suits I can see this approach working very well for you. I'm curious to follow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164562 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:00:20 +0000 Anonymous 2164562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pieces and idea. I have tried to buy jacket, pants, skirt and top to go together. Once I got a skirt, shirt, sweater, cape, jacket and pants. I wore those pieces a lot. I see you have footwear too. Excellent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164552 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:34:59 +0000 Angie 2164552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREAT approach, <b>anchie</b>. See how it goes for the first four months and reassess.&nbsp;</p> <p>KILLER STUNNING ITEMS. I'll take it all please - and with white boots. Reminds me of my jacket that is a workhorse </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164511 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:48:39 +0000 kkards 2164511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is an excellent rebuilding technique&nbsp;<br />and i love these outfits! Who that plaid blazer is fab! And then the double breasted blazer classic, and with those pants, so fresh.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164500 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:27:46 +0000 rachylou 2164500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love tha pants!! I like to buy outfits at one go... one so I definitely have a way straight off the bat to wear a thing, two because I like coordinates and three, I’m an easy sell... lol, I take salesgirl suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164481 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:59:49 +0000 kellygirl 2164481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous and I love this idea. Sure seems like it would reduce the orphan situation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164478 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:35:33 +0000 Bonnie 2164478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like a great plan. I hope you post each monthly outfit. Love the new items and how well they go with your existing blazer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164468 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:07:02 +0000 Anonymous 2164468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful pants </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/januar-outfit#post-2164452 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:06:38 +0000 Carla 2164452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent strategy, Anchie. &nbsp;When B&amp;M stores were open, I tended to do &nbsp;a big seasonal shop in Spring and Fall. &nbsp;I would do something similar to you, only I would buy more items to create a bigger capsule of mix and match items that made a few outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>I think shopping for a complete outfit would work very well, and provide some shopping discipline. &nbsp;Using one item from your closet as a focus (like your plaid jacket) with a view to building flexibility in your closet, is brilliant. The fact that you are planning for and anticipating next month’s outfit makes the exercise fun. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>This would probably help with having seasonally appropriate outfits for months that you might have trouble with (I’m thinking high summer) and with maintaining a current/on trend style. &nbsp;</div> </p>