https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:49:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269924 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:02:01 +0000 Angie 2269924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun to see you focus on your happy colour palettes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269891 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:55:33 +0000 Anonymous 2269891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! The Taos sandals are fine for a couple miles, but not for long hikes like my Birks. My Birks were 6 milers right out of the box, the Taos are more of casual workday shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269889 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:50:13 +0000 Brooklyn 2269889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice Deep Autumn additions. The kimono and sari get my “coming to steal” vote </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269622 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 01:12:20 +0000 Jaime 2269622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty palette and the velvet kimono is the perfect topper to tie it all together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269555 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:04:16 +0000 Star (Lise) 2269555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice pieces - well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269538 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:05:12 +0000 Sal 2269538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done on some lovely additions.&nbsp; RIch, elegant and practical.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I do like the skirts - great flow and colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269536 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:13:10 +0000 Minaminu 2269536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cohesive additions! The kimono jacket is great!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269531 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:47:40 +0000 slim cat 2269531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous kimono and many fine autumn color additions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269525 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 02:20:33 +0000 rachylou 2269525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your deep browns! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269513 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 01:05:05 +0000 kellygirl 2269513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with Jaileen - cohesive color palette and very autumnal. Great analysis too - I should try writing this kind of stuff down instead of keeping it in my head (because I forget.) I'm glad to hear the Taos are work horses. I am considering adding a pair but they have to be walkable. I'm not sure if my Birkenstocks are getting worn out but my feet get kind of tired in them. Love the swishy skirts--so perfect for summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269512 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:53:10 +0000 JAileen 2269512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first thing I notice is the lovely deep colors. &nbsp;The velvet kimono is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-check-in-1-clothes-non-basics#post-2269477 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:36:45 +0000 Anonymous 2269477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by Jenn, it's mid year check-in time! <br /> One of my goals for this year was to keep to 25 non-basics purchases. I decided to not include accessories in my 25 either-cause they're small and my rules Accessories and basics posts to follow!<br /> Nearly all of these purchases were brick and mortar, between boutiques and consignment (new or like new condition). I had planned on doing F5P for this year, but (like the last 2 years), I really haven't been drawn to very statementy things. </p> <p>Shoes-a goal was to develop my complements, particularly chocolate and burgundy. The perfect burgundy work sandals have not appeared yet, but good on the chocolate. My other goal was to get some transitional shoes, and yesterday I found the sandal booties. <br /> Brown wedges- Eric Michael, boutique-counting in F5P as I normally go for refined shoes. Steps are problematic with these!<br /> Bronze sandals-Taos, consignment. Decent for walking, not overly casual for work. Workhorse!<br /> Brown booties-Comfortiva, boutique. Found in May, so not really used yet (we had 2 cold days in May). <br /> Black sandal booties-Comfortiva, boutique. Just bought yesterday, but ok with holding til November as transitional shoes are so problematic for me.</p> <p>Pants-wide full length pants was my main goal here as well as replacement ponte pants.<br /> Black ponte-Cut Loose-boutique. Workhorses. Needed to tuck into tall boots/snowboots in deep winter.<br /> Beige linen-Villager Sport, consignment. Need ironing I know. Will do a better pic later :p I had an idea to bring in light neutrals for spring and try "light out" outfits. I wore them a few times, but springs are often rainy. And of course they're only good for 3 weeks of the month-so low PUPY value. <br /> Pull on Jeans-Chico's, consignment. The buttons from the eans I bought last year dig in to my belly so much, that they're unwearable for long periods. Plus they were too low rise in back upon sitting. These seem better, but will know more when it gets cold enough to wear them again.</p> <p>Tops-I had wanted to add greens, especially forest and lighter warm green. Think I had in mind layering with jackets and vests over the winter. <br /> Forest green t'neck-Kettlewell. Love this color!<br /> Grey t'neck-Apt 9, consignment. Going to overdye this to charcoal when I get round to it.<br /> Olive short sleeve-Loft, consignment. I rarely buy short sleeve tops, but they're useful in early spring and late fall. Slightly puffy sleeves.<br /> Avocado sleeveless top-EF, consignment. I found this one after deciding to add lighter green for spring. A bit boxy but ok with skirts. <br /> Black sleeveless top-Elle, consignment. I wear black tops A Lot, but this was kind of an act of desperation on a hot day when I had to work late!<br /> Burgundy sleeveless top-Gap, consignment. Exact match for my burgundy pencil skirt!</p> <p>Toppers-hadn't had any goals here at the start of the year.<br /> Burnout velvet kimono-Aris A, boutique. Definitely F5P!<br /> Black rain cape-Raincaper, boutique. Bought for hot days with pop up storms (like today) cause my regular raincoats are too hot for summer. </p> <p>Skirts-had wanted to add a linen skirt and a sari skirt. Score on both counts.<br /> Linen skirt-Linen Handmade Studio, Etsy. Had planned on buying a beige one, but decided this color was more practical. It definitely needs a slip, as well as something to keep it from flying open in wind.<br /> Silk sari skirt-Etsy. F5P! I used to wear these a lot, but the ones I had before weren't in my colorway. I really like the mustard gold color! <br /> Black midi- Baik Baik, consignment. Swishy workhorse! </p> <p>TL/DR-I bought some stuff...see   </p>