https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:11:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183830 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:27:31 +0000 Anonymous 2183830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks like a perfect spring sweater! Something I’m learning this year is that I really do need spring sweaters, because by this point I’m tired of all my autumnal/wintery items and I’m slow to admit that it’s still frequently cold. For me it’s my umpteenth attempt at Converse high tops (ok, it’s maybe my third or fourth pair). I kept buying statement colors and prints because I love those things generally, but I finally realized that I prefer to wear plain Converse with statement outfits. Now that I have a classic plain white pair I wear them often. I never would have guessed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183717 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:48:58 +0000 notsaf 2183717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens to me all the time: I buy a piece in one season and then need to wait for another season to see it true value. This is one of the reasons that I hold onto things in my four-season climate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183713 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:26:15 +0000 Carla 2183713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes! &nbsp;I bought 2 mesh shirts (in Finds) last summer. I wore the floral version 8x, and the leopard twice. &nbsp;This year I’ve already worn the leopard 9x. &nbsp;Then the white jeans that I hardly ever wore (preferring another pair). Hacked them into shorts and wore them 39 times - and they look like new and will get&nbsp;<i>more&nbsp;</i>wear as soon as the weather warms up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183689 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:29:32 +0000 Anonymous 2183689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a (cold) spring sweater to me! Can't really think of anything similar, but can think of the opposite! I've bought things thinking they'd be workhorses and I don't reach for them that much. Ahem- black winter tops. Most of my pants are black and a column of black with no skin showing is too much on me (facepalm). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183649 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:04:36 +0000 cat2 2183649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad to hear I am not the only one who does this! Today I am wearing a plaid top that sat neglected all year last year; I could not tell you why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183645 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:51:24 +0000 Jules 2183645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't think of anything specific but I definitely understanding having fall vs. spring items, even if the weather is similar. I think it's to do with the light and surrounding colours - fall leaves vs spring flowers, etc. Certainly there is lots of overlap but I enjoy having some blush and other light spring colours to bust out at this time of year. Your sweater is perfect!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183643 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:40:25 +0000 SarahD8 2183643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty sweater!</p> <p>I have a white blouse that I've had for maybe 3-4 years, it's made it through numerous wardrobe edits and yet I don't think I'd ever worn it until this spring. Now it's getting tons of play. I suspect the advent of cottage core enabled me to see this piece in a different light -- as homespun rather than boho. Just the thing to pair with cozy cardigans and fair isle socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183638 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:16:32 +0000 Cardiff girl 2183638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens to me all the time,which is why I am very slow to get rid of things,you just never know when their moment will come! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183536 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:18:54 +0000 Sal 2183536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Jenni - I sometimes don't understand myself either:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183531 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:56:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2183531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think sometimes I’m a bit slow to warm up to things even when I have put a good amount of thought into the purchase. Happened with a black top and the black-and-white snakeskin pants from 2019. Worn no times and twice respectively that year. But in 2020- 20 times and 34 times each, several of those times worn together. I don’t understand myself sometimes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183511 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:18:46 +0000 Jaime 2183511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like this happens to me frequently. I have mood phases and may not be in the mood for a certain piece for a while and then suddenly wear it all the time. For example, I have been wearing my denim jacket a lot lately after not wearing it for a couple of years (it is about 8 years in my closet). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183509 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:15:53 +0000 rachylou 2183509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great story, Gretchen! I don’t know that I have a story to match, but I definitely have things that come in and out of favour with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183506 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:49:00 +0000 Isabel 2183506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's beautiful...and I can totally see it as more of a Spring sweater.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183491 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:37:55 +0000 Janet 2183491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I can see how it was not quite right in fall but perfect now. I have similar preferences for fall vs spring colors. </p> <p>I know I have items like this but can’t remember exactly what at the moment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183486 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:07:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2183486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, it's a perfect spring pullover! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183483 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:23:36 +0000 Sal 2183483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this workhorse Gretchen - and I can see why it works in Spring!!</p> <p>Love your new workhorse sneakers Angie!!</p> <p>The blue linen blouse below was bought for a summer cover up to protect my skin on hot days.&nbsp; It is too thick and hot and only gets worn on spring days when it is the perfect weight - it is a lovely clear periwinkle blue.</p> <p>The floral dress was a $30 charity shop buy that I got talked into.&nbsp; I left feeling it was a donation that I would not wear.&nbsp; But it is a great option for casual day parties - an art exhibition, an anniversary party, or having friends for a casual summer dinner.&nbsp; I probably only wear it four times a season but I don't see myself getting rid of it any time soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183478 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:33:37 +0000 Angie 2183478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great pullover. Glad it has found its place in your style,<b>&nbsp;Gretchen</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>YES. This has happened to me too! I bought these sneakers in Sept.&nbsp; Didn't wear them until the first week of Feb. Now they are my Spring low top go-to's. Workhorses!&nbsp;</p> <p>Bought this navy puffer in Sept to replace an essential that died. Didn't wear it until March this year. It's too lightweight for Autumn and Winter. Now it's perfect :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183476 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:27:21 +0000 Suz 2183476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This would be a spring item for me, too. These are the best colours&nbsp; and the right fabrication for those brisk spring days!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have had many, many apparent misfires turn into MVPs. A couple of memorable ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>1. a green and blue sleeveless silk top that I could not find a way to wear at all -- until the semi-tuck, when it became a workhorse!&nbsp;<br />2. a couple of linen tees that weren't quite the right colour, somehow -- but ended up working brilliantly as summer PJ tops!&nbsp;<br />3. several long sleeve shirts and booties that got almost no wear in my previous climate and small city but became essential in new climate/ larger city.&nbsp;</p> <p>Together, these illustrate the main categories (for me, at least):&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>the item you like but can't figure out how to style.&nbsp;</li> <li>the item that doesn't blend quite as seamlessly into the closet as you expected (and sometimes try-on sessions don't really reveal the issue)</li> <li>the item that is almost but not quite right for your climate/ lifestyle -- if the climate or lifestyle changes even a little,&nbsp; you may reach for it all the time.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183474 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:22:02 +0000 Anonymous 2183474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh- that’s a cool combination of colours for a cashmere sweater and looks totally springy to me ! I’d love to wear it with olive joggers / cargo pants . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183472 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:12:51 +0000 kkards 2183472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think for me that would be a spring sweater as well, something about the white background &amp; the hints of pink.<br /> I’ve had a couple of items like that, a mid weight coat I bought years ago and then didn’t wear and then one year it just clicked and a workhorse was born. And a cream cotton sweater I bought for spring but is really to heavy for spring but it turns out is perfect for a warm(ish) fall/winter day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183470 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:58:38 +0000 Anonymous 2183470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, and same scenario, a lambswool crew neck in a flecked oatmeal that I thought unflattering when my face is ruddy from autumn weather is now ideal for the chillier spring days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183466 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:48:40 +0000 cat2 2183466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, when the Kate Spade design team changed I snapped up a bunch of the old designs, including a set of sweats I did not really wear for a few years. Fast forward to this year, and I have been living in the slim jogger style pant, and what I thought was a weird cropped top has been in heavy rotation with a pair of new high waisted pants. Sometimes you just need to wait a bit and other things will arrive that you need to make a piece work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/misfire-turned-workhorse#post-2183461 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:45:54 +0000 Gretchen 2183461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this Boden sweater last fall. And by January had worn it exactly 1 time. I was disappointed, but decided I would hang on to it and try to make it work better in my wardrobe. Then life got busy and I didn’t get around to an outfit planning session.</p> <p>Now it’s March, and lo and behold this sweater is an MVP. Apparently for me, this is not a fall sweater - it’s the perfect spring sweater. The colors are bright, but the cashmere weight means I can wear it on brisk days. So glad I held onto this, and that it’s become a vital part of my spring wardrobe. </p> <p>Anyone have a potential misfire grow into a workhorse? </p>