https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:42:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124701 Sun, 31 May 2020 13:07:54 +0000 nemosmom 2124701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh softly utilitarian is a GREAT moniker, notsaf! Sounds like you have put a lot of thought into it and how it can translate into your wardrobe and lifestyle! I am excited to see where you go with it! Great to see you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124694 Sun, 31 May 2020 12:41:10 +0000 Carla 2124694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is interesting that you are gravitating towards jersey tops and eschewing woven shirts! &nbsp;When summer heats up, I do the opposite, since the woven’s feel cooler. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I <i>see&nbsp;</i>the ‘soft’&nbsp;in your silhouette with the drape and flare of the cuts and the ‘utilitarian’ in the sturdiness of the materials. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124692 Sun, 31 May 2020 12:27:45 +0000 Bijou 2124692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have bought a lovely capsule, perfect for working from home and going out. I am impressed at how cohesive your style is and agree with Lisbeth that it also looks very French Chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124690 Sun, 31 May 2020 12:19:04 +0000 Janet 2124690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really great analysis of what’s working for you! </p> <p>Gosh, I love your easy dresses and wish those kind of dresses ever worked for me. Dresses are not easy — I tried an Amour Vert last year in two different sizes and somehow it managed not to fit right in either, so I have kind of given up on them even though the items look appealing on their site. I feel like they don’t cut for my body. And then there is the matter of about 90% of all easy casual dresses being above-the-knee length... Ah, I digress! </p> <p>Softy Utilitarian sounds very applicable to where we are now but I can easily see how this translates to a post-Covid world. I suspect a lot of people will shift this way but I like that you’re doing it mindfully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124652 Sun, 31 May 2020 03:55:48 +0000 Laiba Hussain 2124652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lock down basically do reflect the dressing and fashion. As all these suddenly changes. Now a days being casual is the super reflection of Lock down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124606 Sat, 30 May 2020 23:47:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 2124606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So that soft khaki trench is Forever New? That’s an Australian brand which we have here. I really like their aesthetic but have only bought earrings.<br /> Your new moniker is great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124457 Sat, 30 May 2020 12:11:48 +0000 Liesbeth 2124457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, I see minimalist French chic in your new additions but I am clearly outnumbered and no style expert :). Nice that you managed to get such a good grip on your wfh style these past months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124295 Fri, 29 May 2020 18:28:24 +0000 Angie 2124295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed your musings! Authentic, unaffected, and strong. Good to see you chime in again too, <b>notsaf :)<br /></b><br />You are absolutely a Classic &amp; Neutral, Softly Utilitarian dresser - and now even MORE so as we gravitate to what is most "us", signature to our styles, and both physically and emotionally comforting in the midst of these devastating and unprecedented times. Rock on!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2124291 Fri, 29 May 2020 18:21:17 +0000 cindysmith 2124291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like "softly utilitarian" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123756 Wed, 27 May 2020 18:29:09 +0000 rachylou 2123756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic moniker! Really well-defined look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123729 Wed, 27 May 2020 17:02:46 +0000 celia 2123729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think softly utilitarian describes perfectly this wardrobe. It is so interesting what we find out about ourselves when we actually take the time to track .<br />This is a calming and very practical wardrobe to work from home and still feel put together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123723 Wed, 27 May 2020 16:03:18 +0000 notsaf 2123723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, thanks! That trench was a bit of a gamble, since I didn't have any experience of the brand, but it has proved incredibly useful for the spring months. I just love it. And it is maybe *the piece* that gave me the idea of "softly utilitarian." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123717 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:37:09 +0000 notsaf 2123717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, it's *the best*! (But I'm buying from England, so I think the prices are a little better?) Will try to snap a photo the next time I have it on my body. Very soft but with structure -- and pockets! I'm very into the brand, which Angie introduced me to last year (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2019/05/31/outfit-formula-casual-black-summer-dress/">first photo</a>); it's somewhat spendy, but the quality so far is really excellent.</p> <p>Slimcat, thanks so much for the compliment! Another modern classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123716 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:35:29 +0000 Anonymous 2123716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like your moniker and polished casual style. Khaki green is a soft neutral that looks like it will slip seamlessly into your wardrobe. The khaki green duster is especially appealing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123710 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:26:19 +0000 Anonymous 2123710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the "Softly Utilitarian" moniker and can absolutely relate to it myself. And you have that Me &amp; Em dress??? I am SO envious! &nbsp;I must have clicked on their site one day, because that dress shows up in a Facebook ad every single time I open that site. and I LOVE it. And good point about open necklines looking odd on web calls. Too much skin - anywhere - looks inappropriate somehow, where it doesn't in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123705 Wed, 27 May 2020 15:04:28 +0000 slim cat 2123705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's all sounds like a very thorough and logical analysis/decisions - casual style with a polish and attention to comfortable pieces in neutral ( or almost neutral ) colors with some pretty accessories. <br />I like your collection - would happily wear most pieces too .&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123675 Wed, 27 May 2020 13:02:04 +0000 notsaf 2123675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, TG! It is definitely the case that documenting all of my dressing patterns on YLF for the last 10 months has given me soooo much more clarity about my wardrobe. I'm not sure about discipline (I'm still not even close to "low shop," haha), but I'm very happy with I'm deciding to welcome into my wardrobe now and (mostly) with what I have to put on my body day to day. Win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123670 Wed, 27 May 2020 12:35:19 +0000 Helena 2123670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your wardrobe discipline is inspiring, and your style so calming ... So great to see you, and love all you've posted here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123668 Wed, 27 May 2020 12:27:25 +0000 notsaf 2123668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Star -- another modern classic here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123663 Wed, 27 May 2020 11:52:23 +0000 Star (Lise) 2123663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this polished casual look - just what I am trying to achieve.&nbsp; From relaxed to pulled together in one step.&nbsp; And comfortable being the priority. &nbsp; Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lockdown-reflections-on-dressing#post-2123640 Wed, 27 May 2020 10:10:50 +0000 notsaf 2123640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone -- it's been a while!</p> <p>Sorry I've been away for the forum, but I'm glad to return to find so many of you still here and I'm so grateful to Angie for maintaining this place of support.</p> <p>Lockdown has been a time for personal reflection in lots of areas and one of them has been dressing. I've been somewhat surprised to observe what I've gravitated toward over these last months, and it seems an appropriate time to set in down here, including a new style moniker!</p> <p>What am I wearing?</p> <p>Throw-and-go dresses, i.e. Me + Em black cotton lace-trim shirt dress and Theory chambray double-v sleeveless dress (and not: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/?member=notsaf">Gap polka dot dress</a> or <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/item/?product=120684">Amour Vert jersey dress</a>, which are both waist-defined and look best with a wireless bra). These are non-constricting, A-line, and softly structured; they are feminine but not traditionally "sexy"; they can be revealing (short or low cut) or not; I like to wear these in the house when I am *hot*; to go out, they look good under a denim jacket.</p> <p>Tees + jeans, i.e. Perfect "work" formula: Hobbs Sonya striped tees + J Crew tencel skinnies + Hobbs black belt. Turns out I am one of the people who still likes wearing jeans, even at home in lockdown. This is what I wear to online meetings. A good belt helps keep stretchy jeans up and gives support. Throw on ballet flats and my lightweight olive trench over any tee and this is also my out-of-the-house look.</p> <p>What am I not wearing?&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/?member=notsaf">Shirts</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/?member=notsaf">blouses</a> with open necklines: I am liking to feel more covered up in general, and open necklines look less put-together on video calls. I am also preferring jersey and softer and more substantial woven materials (e.g. double-weight cotton gauze of my shirt dress) to regular lighter or stiffer woven fabrics like broadcloth or even silk. I think this is always the case, but I'm just not compromising about comfort these days!</p> <p>Blazers: I have not been wearing blazers, but I miss them. I will definitely wear them again when the weather cools down.</p> <p>Additions:</p> <p>I've made some additions over the last months to support my work-from-home/everything-from-home life, which I've tracked <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8685">here</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8736">here</a>. I'm on the lookout for another softly-structured summer dress and another sleeveless tee; adding a few dainty jewellery pieces at the beginning of the month was a special treat when I really needed it.</p> <p>Moniker:</p> <p>"Softly utilitarian" - This is very exciting, as I don't think I've ever really had a proper one! It fits my needs and the times, and I think will be equally useful when post-lockdown.</p> <p>Color for 2020:</p> <p>Khaki green</p> <p>Thanks for looking! </p>