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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Looking Back and Forward https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:49:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php taylor on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089735 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 05:49:17 +0000 taylor 2089735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look beautiful in #1&4...killer smile! So funny about hubby...:). A little motivation is a good thing,  50 lbs. WOW ,  good for him. Wonderful that the lifestyle change has helped you get back into that leather jacket too! I think this was the perfect occasion to bring the vintage Chanel out to play! SO jealous:) Boo to the foot issues .  I hope you find the right support for your feet and ankles.  Do you wear orthotics?  My husband had his made years ago and they really seem to help . Jaime on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089719 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 03:49:47 +0000 Jaime 2089719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I loved the last bit - keep DH on his toes ! Just kidding, you do look great in every picture! Suz on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089645 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 23:32:03 +0000 Suz 2089645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You looked great at your events 10 years ago and are going to look equally great this year! Brava! And good for you for joining your DH in his new healthier habits. It feels good to fit into clothes you love.   kellygirl on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089588 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:38:40 +0000 kellygirl 2089588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vertical. Ambulatory. Omg, that's so funny. I love Runcarla's cartoon too. You and your dinner date look fab. Kudos to your husband for the new healthy habits!  rachylou on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089518 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:04:25 +0000 rachylou 2089518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love that jacket! It’s pretty! Also, hehe, your old HS dinner dance date is good looking... dh should maybe buy you flowers Liesbeth on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089515 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Liesbeth 2089515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Haha, I'm sure you'll look fab for the next reunion too! Don't push yourself to buy knits when you look so amazing in your jackets ;). Good luck with better shoe shopping this year. Jenni NZ on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089472 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:21:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2089472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great in these pics, like you were already fab! I am so sorry about your feet. I have never owned a luxury bag but I agree that you should try to get some use out of them. The old dinner dance companion is handsome! He has that “distinguished” look. Carla on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089466 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:07:50 +0000 Carla 2089466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ...still vertical! Ha! Ha!  You ARE fab MsMaven!  Congrats to you and DH on the lifestyle changes that have brought you such good rewards.  I am sorry to learn about the foot issues, though.  <div> </div><div>Yes!  To wearing the good stuff and hell yes to creating an amazing special occasion capsule for the upcoming celebratory events! Joke below is my current ‘getting older’ fave! </div> Bonnie on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089432 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 02:19:09 +0000 Bonnie 2089432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting year end review. Reunions are a big deal and you look great. I sure hope you find the right shoes as they can really make a difference. Cardiff girl on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089373 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:54:10 +0000 Cardiff girl 2089373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It’s always good to keep the Hubbie on his toes isn’t it,and the old classmate still looks dishy!I paticularly like outfit number one,the purple top drapes very nicely. MsMaven on "Looking Back and Forward" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-and-forward#post-2089367 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:48:43 +0000 MsMaven 2089367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Every year I keep track of how much I spent and for what, but I've never been able to count the specific numbers. I do have a large walk in closet and I hang most clothes by item type and color. So if I wear a red top, (pink, berry, red category) I move it from the left to the far right of that color. Same with pants/jeans, depending on weather or activities, I choose from the left side and move to the right after it's worn or washed. In the last couple of years, I’ve felt the need to add more color to my wardrobe and experiment with styles. Boden was a big help—I bought  I think around 8 cotton sweaters in different colors and some dresses. I experimented with leggings and dresses, which now I seldom wear.  I also got caught up in the sales goggles and online buying compulsions. I did spend about 30% less on clothes than I bought in the previous 2 years, but it isn’t because of the sales. I didn't buy many nice long-lasting items. Now, thanks to DH’s diet (he’s closing in on 50 pounds), more careful eating, and a bit more exercise, I’ve lost 12 pounds—mostly belly fat. I’m starting to look like my old self, or older version of younger self. My biggest problem is footwear: I have foot and ankle problems that are getting worse. I’ll be seeing the podiatrist again soon, but his suggestions for footwear don’t work for me. I buy shoes and a few months later my feet/ankle become uncomfortable. I have bought boots—ankle boots—but they irritate my instep arthritis and ankle. I need to stop buying shoes online, then in the belief that I can fix them with pads and orthotics, end up sorry because I kept them, but maybe they'll work next summer. So for the year to come:             I don’t need any more jackets, but I will probably buy more later. Jackets work year-round where I live. I can’t resist them, although knit cardigans would be more comfortable with my current life. Most of my tops still fit, and fit better than before. I may buy some new jeans/pants in summer.            Most pressing items: new bras and undies in a smaller size. I’m going to wait a few more weeks before having a new bra fitting in case my size changes even more.             I will still work on footwear—but promise from now on to send them back immediately if they are only “close.” Big events in 2020: My high school reunion DH’s high school reunion DH’s law school reunion. Do I want to look fabulous for these events? You bet. I'm also going to work on wearing the special things I have: my two leather jackets that now fit—the ones I almost gave away; some less worn nice jewelry, and my 2 Chanel bags. I just can’t bring myself to using these bags to run errands, but there are certainly other occasions I can carry them. I do believe it’s better that I wear them out than that I leave them to be passed on after I’m gone. I think #1 was my YLF first photo—but it was on Flickr and my account there is no longer recognized. DH’s 40th LS reunion. My HS class president recently sent out an email about our reunion: it began, “Those of you that are still vertical . . .   What inspiration! #1 DH's law school reunion outfit. #2 My 2010 HS reunion outfit. My 1980s Chanel bijou chain and my WHBM jacket.  #3-4 Me and the classmate who was my date for the Senior Awards dinner dance. (In HS he had a girlfriend and I had my own boyfriend--but the boys drew girls names out of a hat for the dinner dance. Years later this guy apologized profusely because he didn't get my dance card filled out--he was so nervous about a talk he was going to give.) DH says he was jealous because this guy flirted with me all evening. Now he's a widower. I'll let DH know just to torment him a bit.  Maybe this is part of why DH has been so motivated to lose weight?