https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:50:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer/page/2#post-1513738 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:24:40 +0000 rachylou 1513738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Avia, I don't think I can even say I bought sandals this year. Definitely relying on last year's - and previous. I bought one pair of slides, but they're painted canvas. The paint makes the canvas stiff, and I've three spots on my feetsies they wore raw. I have a project on my to-do list to try and soften them up (I'm going to try homemade fabric softener, see if that will do anything). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513736 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:23:41 +0000 Jenn 1513736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always have a hard time dressing in summer. For me, I think it's that my third piece is usually a jacket or sweater, and that just doesn't fly in July. It's so much easier to tone down the sweetness of a dress or skirt when you can throw on a moto jacket or some RATE boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513724 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:49:13 +0000 AviaMariah 1513724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lightbulb! You just helped me figure out why I'm not getting excited about the sandals available right now. Mine summer shoes from last year are getting a lot of love this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513498 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 05:00:09 +0000 rachylou 1513498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I don't remember that dress, Anna. But that's more in line with what I was thinking of. Thanks!</p> <p>And so is that Find, Annabelle.</p> <p>Well call me stupid!! Hehe. Should have done a search here!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513366 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:08:16 +0000 annabelle 1513366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha! I knew I'd seen this on Finds earlier. I love the cut, but it's not my vibe when I'm honest with myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513274 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:12:55 +0000 annagybe 1513274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Didn't you want a gingham dress at some point in the past? I'm pretty sure I recommended Brooks Brothers.<br />Anyways I don't think your size is available online, but maybe you can contact them anyways</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Gingham-Sleeveless-Dress/SX00003,default,pd.html?dwvar_SX00003_Color=GRYM&amp;contentpos=7&amp;cgid=0489"><a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Gingham-Sleeveless-Dress/SX00003,default,pd.html?dwvar_SX00003_Color=G" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooksbrothers.com/.....03_Color=G</a>...</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513241 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:27:10 +0000 Maneera 1513241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha! No, I think you and Lilypup would be better off enjoying a nice refreshing drink. Don't bother frying in the sun please. We're all anyways giving up on style for the summer----it's gonna be frumpy shorts and old tshirts that feel smooth! So comfy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513240 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:26:05 +0000 Daria 1513240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, talking about sleeping in was a bit cruel. :)<br />And I *should* be wearing at least two outfits a day, but always end up at the playground with my girls in my work outfit. Sigh.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1513235 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:13:58 +0000 rachylou 1513235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate that, <b>tulle</b>!</p> <p>Good job, <b>annabelle</b>! I like the overall Massimo Dutti look, but I never buy. Or even try on. There's always something that doesn't pass my PPP scanner.</p> <p><b>Adelfa, Maneera, Tracey, Lisa</b> -- I went out again looking for inspiration. I'm in the *spandex* this morning. It's gonna be too hot and clingy for it later. I'm now thinking of wandering up to the high street and torturing my dog / self in the frying sun. This will end up as nothing more than looking at $300 linen flour sacks, whereupon I will say... no way in heck! Haha.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512905 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:24:02 +0000 tulle 1512905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, then, Rachylou.&nbsp; It won't be for a few weeks, but when I go there, I'll try to find it for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512883 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:41:43 +0000 annabelle 1512883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have my summer capsule almost complete but, boy, it is minimal this year, in quantity of items. I considered buying an *exact duplicate* pair of shoes - even the color - because I have not been able to find any additions to shoes or clothing, beyond what's already purchased, that I love as much.&nbsp;</p> <p>Proud moment though: I returned some Massimo Dutti tops that functionally were great, but I honestly did not enjoy them as I do my existing wardrobe. I knew I probably would not be able to find any more lovable items this summer, but I did not want to keep things that were at best suitable. So it was a proud moment... which left me with a very small summer wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512878 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:19:12 +0000 Adelfa 1512878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel ya. Yesterday I went to Anthro, BR, JCrew, and H&amp;M. They seemed to be having High Summer selections that weren't there three weeks ago. But that were majorly discounted. But I crashed and burned. Nothing, nada, zip, nil. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512863 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:47:12 +0000 Maneera 1512863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I really hear you! I wear 3 outfits a day too, and this when I work from home. Sigh! But I guess we have to make peace with it. Like Aida, I like to wear shorts and soft tees at home coz it's just too warm to wear anything else. Sometimes a skirt, but that's about it. It does get too much sometimes. </p> <p>Athletic/sports gear is easier to wear in summer. If only I had an athletic body so my outfit looked rather intentional! Wishes wishes...Lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512859 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:38:15 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1512859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was feeling that Summer is not feeling right to me...Today I wore, skirt and t-shirt that felt too sweet so added my peeps toe booties and felt better. I actually shopped for Fall with two new pairs of jeans, a few sweaters and a seafoam colored moto jacket and felt much better. Tomorrow I will be playing in my closet for outfit creation to beat this funk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512854 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:29:42 +0000 Anonymous 1512854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I just want to wear athletic/sports gear all summer long. &nbsp;What a weird season it is.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512845 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:16:20 +0000 rachylou 1512845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm interested, <b>tulle </b>(!!)</p> <p><b>Joy</b>, that's just it. The options seem to be limited to those styles: sweet, preppy, boho, and spandex. I should have hoarded clothes from the West Indies, before American fashion overran the islands...</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512840 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:03:50 +0000 Anonymous 1512840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, you makes good point. Why do so many summer outfits have to be sweet, preppy, boho, or spandex? Can a modern classic find a good hot weather look for daily wear? I also usually wear 2 or 3 outfits or variations of an outfit a day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512837 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:59:04 +0000 tulle 1512837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I like your style!&nbsp; I do that, too!&nbsp; Rachylou, somewhere on Ebay or Etsy recently, I saw a vintage pattern for an APRON DRESS--Imagine that in gingham!&nbsp; And the pattern looked sort of familiar to me so it's just possible that I already own it.&nbsp; I'm not at the house where my patterns are right now, but will look for it next time I'm there if you're interested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512827 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:45:00 +0000 Dee 1512827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've described my (and many other fabbers) issues with summer dressing. I've got a summer capsule that is *fine* and works well but that I don't love. But I also can't find the right combination of pieces that aren't too sweet or preppy to replace it with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512815 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:24:00 +0000 abc 1512815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and RL I do think you can de-prep that dress. &nbsp;Just sayin' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512814 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:23:36 +0000 abc 1512814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did somebody say sleep in?&nbsp;</p> <p>Signed, the perpetually sleep deprived overworked WFH MOTG abc </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512795 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:13:54 +0000 Aida 1512795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, hey one of the perks of working from home/working for oneself yes? Your dress sounds nice! I too struggle with casual dresses, even though I probably shouldn't. I love the <i>idea</i> of having breezy natural fiber dresses for hot days.. but it never feels right; I'm much more at home in an oversized linen tee and baggy soft shorts (today I managed a twist, a soft short skirt!). Or maybe it's just that I've got the wrong dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512787 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:08:58 +0000 rachylou 1512787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a nice dress! I don't know how I'd de-prep it, true. I easily slide into preppy, and I don't do preppy well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512785 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:06:57 +0000 Anonymous 1512785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing this too, and my bedroom is consequently a mess. &nbsp;And Haha t to Aida - sleeping in could take care of 1/3 of the problem. &nbsp;See I like that &nbsp;Equipment dress, but would likely look like a hot mess in it. &nbsp;I don't understand how to wear dresses. &nbsp;But oddly (because I'm odd that way) I AM wearing a dress right now - a sort of tennis/golf dress. It's black, and reasonably flattering, I hope. &nbsp;Had it on all day but really need to stop being in my office on my computer and get into my pyjamas. &nbsp;So I kind of like this Equipment dress....... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512784 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:06:11 +0000 Suz 1512784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that dress!&nbsp;</p> <p>We should all get one. And if anyone can de-prep it, Rachylou can.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512783 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:05:57 +0000 deb 1512783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with you on this. I have been wearing the same Vionic sandals since May. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512780 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:01:17 +0000 Aida 1512780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh that dress is pretty close! The cut helps de-prep it a bit somehow. For me it would need a larger scale gingham and a bright cheerful color, though ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512774 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:55:22 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1512774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a dress. Not sure how you'll de-prep gingham. It is very Talbots.. Even if it's Equipment. And look at Madewell sandals. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS.jsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.madewell.com/madew.....DBOOTS.jsp</a></p> <p>Finds isn't working for them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512773 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:54:46 +0000 Aida 1512773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I hear you on needing three outfits a day -_- My solution is to sleep in (to skip the morning outfit) and then simply put on the same pair of high waisted skinny jeans on any evening if I need to go out, for every single outfit. If you find that cotton gingham dress you're describing let me know! </p> <p>EDIT: And on the topic of repeating/footwear, I wear the same sneaks basically all weekend, every weekend.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/just-a-comment-about-summer#post-1512763 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:42:13 +0000 Thistle 1512763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not unreasonable at all!!</p> <p>Honestly, I would be very sad if I hadn't come to appreciate fit and flares and maxi skirts :)</p>