https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:24:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856879 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 21:13:54 +0000 Sal 1856879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - I guess forest green is another term for it.&nbsp; I think of it as darker than emerald (and not a jewel colour) but less brown/grey than olive, without a teal/peacock tone.&nbsp; I think traditionally a lot of bottles are this dark green - not so much now though.</p> <p>Colours are hard to describe aren't they!!&nbsp; I find olive/khaki very confusing in particular. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856872 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:52:20 +0000 Anonymous 1856872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So that is bottle green. &nbsp;I quite like it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856853 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:06:51 +0000 Sal 1856853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the replies.</p> <p>Sterling - not sure if I will wear the bottle green although I am open to it.&nbsp; My friends both had dark brunette hair and wore with black pants or jeans and they looked sensational.&nbsp; &nbsp;It just looked very fresh as the colour has not been around much lately.</p> <p>Viva - here is one of the tops.. not sure where the other one is from.&nbsp; I did used to wear this colour and would be interested to try again....it would look sensational on you though with your warm brown hair.</p> <p>Angie - I will post the dress and sandals when I wear them (it is warming up here finally).&nbsp; &nbsp;I hope I can find a full skirt - there is something so fun and alluring about a full skirt but I need to be careful to take advice on the right top.....</p> <p>Thanks Sara and Lisa.&nbsp; It all depends what I find too.&nbsp; Black tops and sunglasses will be easy, and I do have a footwear plan (I think a block heel mule will be a good addition).....&nbsp; The others are harder!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856781 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:58:19 +0000 Lisa 1856781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A great list here, good luck shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856718 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:33:06 +0000 Sara L. 1856718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you have your shopping list organized.&nbsp; Good luck finding everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856717 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:27:49 +0000 Angie 1856717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfits you describe sound fabulous, <b>Sal</b>, and I can see you sporting similar looks. (I LOVE you in that orange dress so glad you wore it again).&nbsp;</p> <p>Would like to see your new stuff. Sounds great - especially the dresses. And I have an adoration for full skirts too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856695 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:33:38 +0000 viva 1856695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see an example of a great bottle green top. If you come across one as you search around, Sally, would you post a picture? I expect that color would be amazing with your coloring too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856676 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:23:24 +0000 Anonymous 1856676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your list looks good, very comprehensive. &nbsp;How are you going to incorporate the bottle green? &nbsp;Do you intend to incorporate the bottle green? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looks-i-am-liking-and-a-springsummer-shopping-list#post-1856637 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:41:27 +0000 Sal 1856637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen a few women looking super stylish recently and a few things that were looking fresh and interesting to me...</p> <ol> <li>At our recent party, two friends wore different but fab bottle green tops, one was sheer with a cami under, the other off the shoulder.&nbsp; Being dark brunettes the colour looked gorgeous and very fresh.</li> <li>Full skirts- I used to wear a lot of A line and full knee length skirts about 10 years ago (patterned cotton, worn with fitted tanks and tees).&nbsp; I have been off this look but saw a woman wearing a full skirt, soft white blouse and flat sandals and I thought it looked terrific.</li> <li>Spring or summer weight long sleeve dresses worn with bare legs.....(I have three that qualify although one is black and a bit more wintery in feel)</li> </ol> <p>As an aside, I ended up wearing the orange fitted 70s dress again, it was too cool for my new dress.&nbsp; I had a fab time and felt very comfortable and warm.&nbsp; No pics at all though!! </p> <p>I have done a wee bit of shopping for spring/summer already<br />- tan flat sandals&nbsp;<br />- flared jeans<br />- straight leg jeans&nbsp;<br />- orange sleeved 70s dress with side splits<br />- teal green midi dress<br />- yellow floral tee<br />- cream layered blouse</p> <p>My want list is a little long- here it is in order of priority<br />- long sleeve cotton or linen top to wear during the day in the sun<br />- black tank (maybe two as these are workhorses)<br />- lightweight jacket or cardigan (I have a lightweight cream and a lightweight olive jacket, a pattern kimono, and no cardigans at all)&nbsp;<br />- new sunglasses <br />- pair of summer shoes (I am yet to decide exactly what)<br />- Full midi skirt</p> <p>Luckily last year I bought a bikini and three pairs of shorts so I am sorted here, and I am good for dressy sandals.&nbsp; I have a few party dresses,&nbsp; and I have a good blue jeans capsule....&nbsp; Depending on budget the shoes and skirt are definitely wants not needs, whereas the long sleeved top and black tanks are definitely going to be workhorses.</p> <p>Thanks - and suggestions are very welcome!!</p> </p>