https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 13:44:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1404283 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:18:20 +0000 Angie 1404283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cathy G, sorry for my late response.&nbsp;I've been away for 2.5 weeks and am now unfortunately under the weather. Thanks for your awfully kind words, and for taking the time to express your appreciation. It delights me no end that YLF has helped you enjoy fashion. Long may it continue.&nbsp;Rock on. xo </p> <p>p.s. And thanks to the others on this thread for their sweet words too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1402239 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 03:43:19 +0000 Cathy G 1402239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for your comments. It's especially helpful to hear how others prioritize and "work" on their overall wardrobe. I'm looking forward to seeing what my closet looks like in a couple more seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401593 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:28:20 +0000 Debora 1401593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice post. Welcome, Cathy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401492 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:19:53 +0000 rachylou 1401492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so agree. Angie sorts through all the fashion noise with a laser eye! No idea how she does it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401463 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:52:36 +0000 tolkitty 1401463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Cathy, in deciding where to focus my limited budget I've tried to be more honest with myself&nbsp;about identifying&nbsp;wardrobe holes and calculating how often I would wear it (cost per wear). I pay more attention to the fiber content of a garment and try to avoid those that I've learned&nbsp;don't work for me or aren't as durable.&nbsp;&nbsp;I've also become stricter with myself about&nbsp;fit - i.e.,&nbsp;not settling for something that is just okay. (I've learned the hard way that settling means that I simply keep looking for a &nbsp;"better" version!)</p> <p>One of the really helpful aspects of Angie's picks, reviews,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the forum is gaining a better understanding of which items suit my body type.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401254 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:31:23 +0000 Suz 1401254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Windchime said! And what Sveta said, too. We are all the beneficiaries of Angie's terrific approach!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401205 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:23:01 +0000 Windchime 1401205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your words describe my experience, too, Cathy G. I've been a YLFer for more than a year, and my wardrobe has been transformed by what I learn here.</p> <p>I remember feeling quite overwhelmed, also, in the beginning. Like you, there were so many items I wanted to buy and I had limited funds. I prioritized by choosing one or two items each month that seemed the most urgent or significant. Such as a pair of jeans that fit me well and were on trend (November 2013), a trench coat (April 2014), and trousers that are on trend (October 2014).</p> <p>At first, my list of wardrobe holes grew faster than my list of purchases, but that started to change after several months. (not that I can't still think of five different ways to spend every clothing dollar!)</p> <p>In hindsight, I focused mostly on acquiring wardrobe essentials during the last year, and that has made a tremendous positive difference in my satisfaction with my closet and my confidence about putting outfits together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401124 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:32:31 +0000 unfrumped 1401124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo--good insights.</p> <p>The forum itself does present a sometimes&nbsp;overwhelming array of choices, doesn't it?<br />Things that can help are to use a preview of styles and trends and select just one or 2 things to focus on; plan ahead and shop at beginning of season but don't necessarily get completely outfitted, save some resources for an unexpected later item. Then I have to still&nbsp;remind myself&nbsp;that there'll always be a next time, a next season (well, barring things like life and death getting in he way!). Have to really not get&nbsp;caught up in "the one that&nbsp;got away" because&nbsp;if I did, I'd buy everything in sight!&nbsp; I'll often be pondering something and then it will sell out in my size. I can't always worry that I didn't "pull the trigger" faster--though getting better at a style focus and knowing price points can help to know if something is a really good deal. </p> <p>I also have to not compare constantly--say I carefully select a couple of&nbsp;new &nbsp;sweaters for fall/winter, even if I have shopped&nbsp;and compared before I bought, and determined the fit and style aspects that I like most, and I think they're great, it's always possible that&nbsp;some new item will come out and I'll think, hmm, maybe that one&nbsp;would have been better! But that is an endless treadmill.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401118 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:13:40 +0000 Sveta 1401118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hear, hear! Thank you Cathy for expressing your feelings about Angie's (and Greg's) work: they really deserve this!<br />Uncovering this blog was life-changing for me as well so I am joining here in thanking Angie once more!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401115 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:58:59 +0000 MsMaven 1401115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's approach really does help with life and body changes. The feedback from the members here is invaluable as well, and provides so much positive encouragement. One of the great things in making decisions on an item is that you can get the feedback to help you decide if it's the right piece.&nbsp;</p> <p>I enjoy seeing how several posters will buy one piece, but all style it a different way--great for spurring creativity.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401113 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:55:30 +0000 Suja 1401113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How nice of you to post a thank you. &nbsp;Angie has done the same for me and many people on this forum.<br />Welcome!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/life-changing#post-1401024 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 16:58:05 +0000 Cathy G 1401024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie,<br />I have been reading your blog daily for the past 8 months and it has truly changed my fashion life!&nbsp; I felt very unsure before, and now, with your advice I feel that I know current styles and how to wear them.&nbsp; And I love that you address the more mature woman who still wants to be stylish and on trend but not look silly.&nbsp; Now, though, I have to admit that sometimes I am overwhelmed by all of the choices. Without an unlimited budget, I am very careful to spend on only the "right" pieces, but now I feel like I can't decide!!!&nbsp; I am going to start using your "top picks" feature.&nbsp; Thank you for sharing your unique talents with all of us! </p>