https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:37:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2280319 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 03:25:02 +0000 kellygirl 2280319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Far from plain! I love the simplicity and elegance! You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279897 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:50:51 +0000 Irina 2279897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your kind comments!<br /><b>lyn67</b>, we only have lockers in the office, there are no assigned desks/chairs, so I keep a wool scarf in the locker, too little space for something like a topper.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279876 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:14:39 +0000 Mirjana 2279876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you absolutely , good plan. This is a beautiful black outfit with red shoes, my favorite combination and lovely bag. Fabolous!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279872 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:35:51 +0000 Brooklyn 2279872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a lovely outfit. And your style is far from plain! It’s all about silhouette and texture. Thanks for posting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279870 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:10:48 +0000 lyn67 2279870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about keeping a topper at your workplace-and use it when needed only?&nbsp;<br />Love the play with texture and print in the same color--hard to do IRL, isn't it? And the shoes and marimeko print just gives the pop of charm we all need sometimes to cheer up a heavy-duty minimal outfit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279514 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:24:30 +0000 Irina 2279514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>maybe my office will warm up by the winter :)<br />Knitted jackets unfortunately don’t work for the same reason as denim ones or blazers - it is too hot outside to keep it on and I would have to carry any topper. I sometimes take a thin scarf that I can put in my bag. I walk for about 20 minutes and then take a streetcar to work. I even switched my leather bags to fabric ones so I carry less weight in addition to my laptop.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279501 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:53:24 +0000 Angie 2279501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b>, I hope your office feels warmer soon!&nbsp;</p> <p>How about a knitted jacket for at the office?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279490 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:27:36 +0000 Cardiff girl 2279490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice outfit!And yes to wearing clothes that are seldom worn and working out why not.l think it’s the only way really to assess why an item isn’t being worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279479 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:22:39 +0000 catherine 2279479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, so pretty. Thanks for posting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279469 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:10:06 +0000 Irina 2279469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much, ladies. I’m a bit short of time today, my apologies, can’t answer to you individually. I’m aware my minimal style is probably not very exciting and rather plain, so I appreciate your kind words even more.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279461 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:13:56 +0000 Helena 2279461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More than okay; this looks amazing. Love love love your style. So good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279454 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:47:59 +0000 Janet 2279454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how beautifully you wear these kinds of outfits. I’d love to dress this way, but somehow it doesn’t translate on me. I just look frumpy and dull. I’m feeling a bit of a pull towards more simplicity lately but I probably just need to recalibrate my version of balance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279452 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:31:28 +0000 Kathie 2279452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Gorgeous outfit. Much more than simply OK, and true to your signature style. I've made a commitment to wearing the items in my closet that need a bit more care (ahem, ironing,) but it's so easy to let them sit, pristine, on a hanger.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279449 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:29:37 +0000 Sisi 2279449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a beautiful pullover (linen jersey is a wonderful fabric) and the outfit is very chic! Repeat it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279446 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:45:05 +0000 Bijou 2279446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a stylish and elegant outfit. I can see why those pants win the MVP award. I sympathise with crazy aircon, in my former office, I had to wear a jacket indoors in the height of summer when it was sweltering outside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279422 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:00:12 +0000 Jaime 2279422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this look! An excellent promise too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279388 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:07:32 +0000 SarahD8 2279388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful -- I especially appreciate the closeup photo, the combination of subtle pattern in the pants and the texture in the sweater really brings interest to your minimalist outfit. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279376 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:37:50 +0000 Sal 2279376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Lisa and Irina, it is useful to try things out and work out if they are a yes or a no, or a yes but in a new way.&nbsp; I try and do this at the end of the season - pulling out things that haven't been worn and working out why.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I love this type of look on you - it's minimalist but interesting. And those dayglove shoes appeal to me too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279358 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:31 +0000 LJP 2279358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting post, Irina, and kind of similar to my thought process with the horrible striped cardigan outfit &nbsp;I'm not one for repurposing or being creative with scissors and dye though ( I hate messes and lack the time and space to mess around with sewing now ) so wearing my clothes and figuring out what the issue is ...is to make sure I know what to purchase going forward . &nbsp;I have a terrible habit of rebuying the same thing over and over again. &nbsp;Anyways, this is a beautifully simple outfit, and I always admire those shoes whenever I see them. &nbsp;I'm scared to order them though - I fear the soft leather and close fit would show every bump and lump on my feet ! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279355 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:48:48 +0000 Carla 2279355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, actually. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279353 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:27:01 +0000 Suz 2279353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is lovely. I really enjoy the way you punch things up with bag and footwear, keeping the rest simple and serene.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279339 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:17:58 +0000 Anonymous 2279339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh great bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279331 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:51:50 +0000 rachylou 2279331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279319 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:00:58 +0000 Irina 2279319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>well the temperatures - my office is so cold that I can’t wear my silk tops and some of them are too dressy to wear casually. I’m looking for a light cardigan. But I can always wear it with a scarf. Perhaps, I need a good outfit creation session. This summer is almost gone!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279316 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:39:44 +0000 Angie 2279316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute look! I like the semi-tuck. Top pick flats too :)</p> <p>The shoes make the look, <b>Irina</b>! At least, to my eye. Love that pop of red.&nbsp;</p> <p>Fab promise keeper, you are! Other than the practical side of things from a laundry perspective - any other aha moments as to why you aren't wearing certain items? (Event wear, excluded of course!)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279308 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:06:02 +0000 slim cat 2279308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool summer look for work - great pop of color ( shoes ), printed bag ( fab! ), pretty necklace! It all looks great together and definitely "minimal" with some extra add ons - love it.<br />I kinda wish my work place was cooler since I'm often overheated and can't wear certain pieces until the weather goes to late fall. Otherwise I'm in a similar mode - trying to wear my older things and figuring out why some of them sitting unused. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeping-a-promise#post-2279305 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:48:37 +0000 Irina 2279305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave myself a promise this year - wear the most out of your clothes. Some items are loved but do not see the light of day often, sometimes not at all. I default to what is easy to wear and care for. Case is point - this linen sweater from COS, I bought it in 2019 and wore it only that year. It requires a camisole and I didn’t want to wear one for a casual outing. Now, for my freezing office it works well and I wore it today with my summer MVP, Vince pinstriped pants (2020). &nbsp;Shoes are the last year Everlane’s Day Glove &nbsp;and this year purchase, a Marimekko fabric shopper. I originally wore the sweater untucked with slim straight jeans but now like it with wide pants more.&nbsp;<div>Although it was not one of my 2022 goals, I push myself to either wear most of my clothes or to find a clear explanation to why I don’t wear it enough, e.g. my event clothes which I don’t wear due to lack of such events I don’t edit much, I’m looking for ways to either repurpose it (lounge wear, WFH) or to restyle it. Not all attempts are successful but this one looks OK to me.<br /><div><br /></div></div> </p>