https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:36:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040574 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 21:18:02 +0000 delurked 2040574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy hearing your reasoning for what does and doesn’t work. Nicely done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040572 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 21:03:39 +0000 Anonymous 2040572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading your review. &nbsp;I also applaud the fact that your wardrobe stayed essentially the same size, but the value has gone up. &nbsp;That is an interesting observation. &nbsp;Can I also assume your happiness factor has gone up as well? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040571 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 20:54:05 +0000 featherwitch 2040571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad to see several of you feel that way about the Boden Favorite knit top! Way too big.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040343 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:42:23 +0000 anchie 2040343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading this. Great review, I made the same mistake with Boden Favorite knit top - feels too big and I don’t reach for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040316 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:15:45 +0000 Greenjeans 2040316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Gretchen! &nbsp; It looks beautiful in the catalog and that's the IRL observation I was hoping for. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040206 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 22:20:16 +0000 Gretchen 2040206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the support!</p> <p>@greenjeans, the open lace on the top took some getting used to. But I bought the shirt large enough that it’s relaxed on the side. So there’s a hint of skin, but not a lot. Definitely wouldn’t want it to be body-con! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040115 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:06:38 +0000 Helena 2040115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent analysis; even your misfires were purposeful in their way. Good job!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040095 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:59:53 +0000 Greenjeans 2040095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: the Sundance tee. &nbsp;I saw it and liked online but have wondered about the lace. &nbsp;How do you feel in it? &nbsp;Does it expose too much? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040092 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:50:31 +0000 Bijou 2040092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have done well. I love the Sundance lace t-shirt - that is the sort of summer top I look for too. I am hoping the Nic and Zoe dress will get worn once the weather cools down, I imagine it is beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2040089 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:36:50 +0000 taylor 2040089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Boden pumps are adorable,</p> <p>This was very well written and thought out regarding your wardrobe hits and misses. Nice job ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039898 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 17:03:30 +0000 kkards 2039898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i tend to learn as much for my "mistakes" as from my wins...<br />funny, but almost every top I've ever bought from Velvet ends up in the mistakes column...not epic failures, but never wins and they get retired early.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039875 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:25:20 +0000 Angie 2039875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Your mindfulness is coming through strongly, <b>Gretchen</b>. More value and focus! As for the mistakes - you are learning from them, and nothing is a train smash. Well done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039817 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:31:21 +0000 Style Fan 2039817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Boden pumps.&nbsp; The Boden jeans look great too.&nbsp; Excellent reviews.&nbsp; I might try out Zella leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039808 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:14:46 +0000 Sal 2039808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting to see what does and does not work. Have you tried tucking the tunic?</p> <p>I love the cut out dress so hope it gets some wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039797 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 03:39:48 +0000 bj1111 2039797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nice finds!&nbsp; that lou and gray ponte pant appeals.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039778 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:53:17 +0000 Anonymous 2039778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*pops over to sundance catalog*<br /> Love the dress, but definitely looks like cold weather wear! Looks like a pretty good shopping year so far </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039764 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:15:42 +0000 Anonymous 2039764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great review. Gretchen.&nbsp; I like the idea of keeping track of how new items are performing and need to start this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-4#post-2039751 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 23:23:03 +0000 Gretchen 2039751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goal for 2019 is to be more conscious on my buying. I started tracking my wardrobe last August, and haven't set targets for spending or wardrobe size, other than committing to track in a spreadsheet so I can see what I'm doing. At the same time, I made a 2019 health resolution, and progress here has&nbsp;meant relooking at my wardrobe options.</p> <p>So, midway through the year, here are some thoughts:&nbsp;</p> </p> <ul> <li>My total wardrobe size is almost exactly the same as it was at the end of December, even though I've been actively shopping.&nbsp;</li> <li>My spending has been fairly consistent the last 3 quarters, but the value of my wardrobe has gone up. Most of what I've benched/retired were cheaper pieces.</li> <li>I've significantly decreased my cardigans and tops, while increasing my skirts and t-shirts.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </p> <p>Shopping misfires in the last 6 months (finds below):</p> </p> <ul> <li>Velvet stripe tee. I liked but didn't love. DD absconded with it, and it's really a better look on her as a more oversized fit.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lou&amp;Grey leggings. Great fit, quality is not there. After 1 wash they started showing pulls. I'm keeping for now, but will replace next time Zellas are on sale.</li> <li>Vince Camuto rumple silk top. An emergency purchase while traveling. It got the job done, but the fit doesn't work for me. The V hits low, and the tunic length cuts at the widest part of my hips.&nbsp;</li> <li>Boden Favourite knit top. LOVED this, but should have purchased a size down. Have replaced in a similar color, so this one can be donated.&nbsp;</li> <li>NIc+Zoe cut-out dress. Hasn't been the "dress to reach for". I'm keeping to see if it gets more wear heading into the fall.</li> </ul> Shopping wins in the last 6 months (finds below):&nbsp; </p> <ul> <li>Boden Cambridge embroidered jeans. Great fit and nice detail on the side.&nbsp;</li> <li>Sundance lace t-shirt. An unexpected spring/summer workhorse. Goes with everything and looks nicer than a plain white tee.&nbsp;</li> <li>Zella joggers - so soft, perfect loungewear.&nbsp;</li> <li>Daniel Rainn Eyelet top. Great fit, perfect for N.Cal. summer evenings.&nbsp;</li> <li>Boden Florrie kitten heels. Light pattern, with a fun orange strap and low heel. Perfect all-day shoes</li> </ul> </p> <p>Still reading? Thank you! I'm still tracking my purchases in a collection. And I appreciate all the feedback and I retool my wardrobe to better fit my needs.&nbsp;</p>