https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 18:02:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975106 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:33:29 +0000 Anonymous 975106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there! I applaud you as it seems you are both dressing for your actual lifestyle and your climate, so you are far and away ahead of most people! Suz has some great comments above.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975093 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:20:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 975093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida &amp;&nbsp;Suz you are brilliant:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975091 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:18:50 +0000 Glory 975091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are well on your way with an excellent understanding of what you need and what works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975072 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:51:52 +0000 froggiebecky 975072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very timely post, MsThrifty...I'm new, too, and in the midst of doing the same thing. However, I'm feeling like I'm in a bit of a jeans rut, so I'm trying to find ways to incorporate more skirts and dresses (even though it's the middle of winter where I am). I'm also in desperate need of some toppers and heavier winter wear--jumpers/sweaters, etc. There's nothing like working within a pared-down wardrobe to make you realize what you simply must have!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975067 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:46:25 +0000 Suz 975067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, the terminology! It drives us all to distraction.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not sure I have it all straight myself, but here's my understanding.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie uses these terms <b>as they are used in the trade.</p> <p></b>When she talks about "basics" she is talking about <i>real </i>basics. That is, undergarments. The <b>basis</b> of any outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p><i><b>Essentials</b></i> are what you are talking about.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some people make lists that are supposed to stand for anybody. But Angie's more flexible. What's essential for one will not be for another. One person's jeans might be another person's casual skirt. Etc.&nbsp;</p> <p><i><b>Workhorses</b></i> are those items -- they might be essentials or they might not -- that you find yourself wearing again and again within a given season. You reach for them more often than you reach for other items. For example...last fall, one of my personal workhorses was a cropped fuchsia jacket. Was it essential? Well, given the colour, obviously not. Yet I reached for it ten times more often than I reached for my plain navy jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>In terms of your list: That makes sense to me. Jeans are a staple in my life also, and in many women's.&nbsp;</p> <p>With the jackets -- I often find that what works best with jeans or trousers won't necessarily work best with a dress. It is not a matter of colour. It's proportion. <b>Some</b>times they will work interchangeably, but not always. So that's something you may wish to consider as you update.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975065 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:44:03 +0000 Aida 975065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you've got a good handle on your upgrade&nbsp;needs, always a good place to be. Angie has some great blog posts about wardrobe essentials and wardrobe basics. These two in particular are very handy, and both have links to other similar posts:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/29/revisiting-your-personal-wardrobe-essentials/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/.....ssentials/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/01/22/the-four-implicit-categories-in-your-shopping-list/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2013/01/.....ping-list/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-about-basics#post-975052 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:34:50 +0000 always trying 975052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in the process of updating a few of my basics for the fall winter season this year.&nbsp; One reason is I have lost a little weight and the fit is off, and another reason some things are just outdated.&nbsp; How I define basics and what are my needed basics may not be the same as others, but they are for me at least 3 pairs of basic jeans-and one has to be black, two basic blazer type jackets.&nbsp; These need to be colors that can go over jeans, skirts, dresses etc,&nbsp; at least 1 basic dress that can be dressed up or down, 2 pairs of basic pants that are not jeans-usually one black and another some sort of tan color.&nbsp; A black blazer I was going to cast out but after trying it on with my newer skinny jeans, rolled to the tops of low boots, am going to keep it.&nbsp; I thought it looked too long and too boxy but with the jeans looks good to me.&nbsp; <br />I guess on here you are calling what I call basics workhorses --anyhow I am new on here and just getting the hang of the terminology, etc.&nbsp; </p>