https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 15:15:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038335 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:14:23 +0000 Anonymous 2038335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! Benchwarmer post will be forthcoming....<br /> Also revisiting "safety"-as it relates to new gear needs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038285 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:15:03 +0000 Angie 2038285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice additions, and good job staying safe and focussed. </p> <p>When dresses fit and work - they are magical. Full stop. Preach it, sister. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038242 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:00:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2038242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Benchwarmers have been my issue too Suntiger. Some I am forcing myself to wear once or twice to figure out why they are being left. I am close to giving up on some. My DH is not helping- I mused about one older tunic and he goes “But why would you give that away? It looks nice and is still in such good condition!” It would be in good condition if not being worn much, right?!<br /> I like whole outfits the best too. As Sterling says. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038224 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:37:00 +0000 RainB 2038224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, good job. You guys are so disciplined! That's a gorgeous pendant and black tops rule Waiting to hear about the tackle of the benchwarmers too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038215 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:53:21 +0000 nemosmom 2038215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>What a beautiful pendant! <br /></div><div>I remember when I was little, my dad would take us shopping for clothes before the start of a school year - we always bought in 'outfits', with the exception of jeans. Maybe shopping in a capsule is the answer?!</div><div><br /></div><div> "Safe but no mistakes" is an excellent result! Please let us know how you tackle your benchwarmers...<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038021 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:10:59 +0000 Anonymous 2038021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had thought similar earlier, and some of my most successful purchases were bought in a capsule-bottom, 2 tops, topper. That definitely works best irl though, and I just haven't seen much to excite me yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038007 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:52:59 +0000 Anonymous 2038007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I found something very similar. &nbsp;I had always thought that buying separates was the way to build a wardrobe&nbsp;to create mix and match options, but I never really mixed or matched. &nbsp;I nearly always wore the same ensemble over and over again because it was the one that made me the happiest. &nbsp;Now I build what I call microcapsules within my capsules. &nbsp;It is working for me in terms of wardrobe satisfaction. &nbsp;No bench warmers either. &nbsp;Best wishes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2038001 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:36:55 +0000 Anonymous 2038001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Next quest will be to address the benchwarmers-sigh... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037988 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:25:03 +0000 Anonymous 2037988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job!</p> <p>Focusing on safe purchases and simplicity is not a bad idea. &nbsp;Enjoy the weather while you can. &nbsp;Best wishes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037886 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:38:48 +0000 Anonymous 2037886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all Yep that's the SUP- my best 2018 purchase by far!<br /> The pendant I found at the hospital op shop. I had been looking at same-similar on Etsy for a long time though. And I'm glad to give the hospital the money, they've been under threat of closing for a long time :(<br /> Love your floral skirt and top especially Joy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037869 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:47:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2037869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're doing wonderfully. I love your photo from I assume the SUP board. I'm doing OK too and I include in my totals the editing as well as the buying- the editing is supposed to be a few more than the buying to get the size down a bit.This seems to be working unless I've counted wrong!&nbsp;<br />I'll do a post in next few days maybe.&nbsp;<br />Your pendant is so pretty! Stealing it to wear with my bronze booties... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037865 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:04:51 +0000 Style Fan 2037865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your pendant.&nbsp; Copper and black are gorgeous together.&nbsp; Dresses do sound easy for summer.&nbsp; Great beach scene.&nbsp; Enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037858 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:14:48 +0000 Anonymous 2037858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I have bought very little that would count in my 36 for the year, as I had decided not to count basics or needed replacements as long as I get rid of the piece being replaced. With NAS coming up, any buying is coming to a halt unless a needed pair of high rise jeans that fit come along. I am not counting basicos and am tempted not to count things I identified as needs before the challenge. I think I am at 16 pieces, counting shoes and a bag, earrings a coat, and a couple of tops and my yellow wide-legged. crops and the EF wide-legged navy windpane check pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037851 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:45:02 +0000 Jenn 2037851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add me to the Black Tops Club! I'll be inside as much as possible this summer, though. I wilt in the heat.&nbsp;</p> <p>If I remember right, you're right on target with your purchasing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037845 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:01:03 +0000 Sal 2037845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree all round.</p> <p>1) Black tops are essentials for me too (I have 4 long sleeve, two short sleeve, three sleeveless.&nbsp; Two have patterns/prints)&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />2) Dresses are super easy and non fussy in a hot climate or a predictable one.&nbsp; I love them too!<br />3) Yes spend time doing what you love.</p> <p>I am at 21 for the year and taking a shopping hiatus til the end of July at least.&nbsp; Only exception would be a second hand or thrifted piece if it was perfect.&nbsp; I found my hoodie yesterday so feel really well stocked in all areas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037826 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:56:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2037826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so agree with you on spending time outside while the weather’s conducive! A good wardrobe will let you do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-shopping-challenge-1#post-2037823 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:15:15 +0000 Anonymous 2037823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not expecting to buy anything else this month so here's my accountability. </p> <p>3 more very safe purchases for June, bringing my total to 17 for the year (not counting socks, hosery, camis, knickers, bras). Also not counting gifts-mom gave me some of her old jewelry and a bumbag. </p> <p>2 more accessories: copper leaf pendant /pin, and sporty sunglasses-now up to 5 accessories. Henceforth No More Accessories This Year-eventhoughthey'reeasyandalwaysfitanddon'trequirechangingclothes.<br /> Anyway....</p> <p>1 more black blouse: WHBM wrap-that makes 3 black blouses + 1 black gear top. Black tops are wardrobe essentials!</p> <p>So far this year I have bought no bottoms, toppers, or non gear shoes-guess I'll be getting on those at some point. And more dresses :)<br /> Eta-it makes me happy to see that my purchases this year are so cohesive! Safe, but no mistakes!</p> <p>I really want to move towards simplicity this year, and dresses are the simplest for me.<br /> Last year I bought a lot of seperates to create mix and match options, but spent a lot of time each week putting outfits together. I'm over it. I'm tired of fussing with proportions and having benchwarmers cause things just didn't work together as I thought they should. Right now, at least for summer, I'd rather spend the time outside where I'm happiest </p>