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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: My 2017 Essentials https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:24:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Stagiaire Fash on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1826872 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:46:05 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1826872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Btw, I love the LLBean sweater. It reminds me of this cotton sweater I got earlier this year. Stagiaire Fash on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1826707 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:31:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1826707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol, yes, I am a nube, did not realize that was a link. You've helped me several times in several conversations today, Jenn. Thanks! Jenn on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1826662 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:39:57 +0000 Jenn 1826662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ fashiontern, click through to the blog post at the very top of this thread. This is one of those "Angie knows what she's doing" things.  :) Stagiaire Fash on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1826638 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:15:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1826638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hm, this is another new idea to me. I'm more likely to try to put something back if it looks like things I already have. I see that it wasn't a natural for you either. Can you explain it, and how you came 'round? JAileen on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786754 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:18:10 +0000 JAileen 1786754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your revised list looks just right. Before I went grey, cognac was my shoe/bag color of choice. I always liked it with olive, especially. Anonymous on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786681 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:50:37 +0000 Anonymous 1786681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If I were just reading your list I could probably guess that it was yours. Cognac sounds just right, earthy but deep and rich and will look fab with black and ivory. Jenn on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786679 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:31:29 +0000 Jenn 1786679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, you are so patient with us! It's interesting you should say that about the dresses, because I removed one of the dresses I initially included in the Finds, because it just didn't look right with my other essentials. I will have to think on what's really essential, but I think my dress preferences may be changing, so that's clouding things. Adding striped tops and Chucks, here's my revised list: Relaxed, cropped pants and jeans Black, open-neckline tops and sweaters Ivory, open-neckline tops and sweaters  Striped tops Black maxi dress (summer only) Solid-colored cotton knee-length dress (summer only) Cardigans Chuck Taylors Cognac/brown shoes and accessories Simple, casual gold necklaces Angie on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786505 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:20:00 +0000 Angie 1786505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (I'm glad you changed your mentality about wardrobe essentials!) YOU DID VERY WELL. I'm impressed, Jenn. Excellent list. A few thoughts: <ul> <li>your leather jacket is a statement piece in your wardrobe.</li> <li>most of your dresses are statement pieces - are you isolating the essentials from the statements? </li> <li>YES. A striped top for your style is and essential - wave to Suz and Inge. </li> <li>YES. Chucks are essentials for your style. </li> <li>Some of your necklaces are essentials.</li> </ul> Rock on.  <ul> </ul> Suz on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786289 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 01:32:26 +0000 Suz 1786289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a fabulous list and absolutely true to your style as I see it. I think "cognac" is a perfect indicator of what you are after -- the specific item it comes in doesn't matter as much as having some of it. So that makes sense. When my hair was blonde, I felt like that about leopard print. It was magical at tying things together for me; cognac works like that for you. Silver and pewter and maybe snakeskin now have that effect for me (but I miss leopard!!)  lpr200 on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786262 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:43:27 +0000 lpr200 1786262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a really nice and cohesive essentials list. unfrumped on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786249 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:24:07 +0000 unfrumped 1786249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like your list and really see some parallels to mine though different. You have zeroed in on cognac footwear as a style ekementv and not just any neutral- I think that's great. Long gold necklaces- I use short silvery metal necklaces! Gray tops vs black. Your list gives me some more food for thought on how I should think of mine. Anonymous on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786224 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:43:34 +0000 Anonymous 1786224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes I think cognac leathers are an essential and I understand why it's an essential to you. I agree that cognac gives an earth vibe that is "you". Not sure about the leather jacket. Is it something you'd want to duplicate? That is my litmus test for essentials. Your leather jacket might be a sub-item under "leather cognac items". shedev on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786220 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:40:01 +0000 shedev 1786220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great list Jenn. You nailed it. Bonnie on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786203 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 22:54:39 +0000 Bonnie 1786203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your list and finds look great.  Penny on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786197 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 22:10:29 +0000 Penny 1786197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great list - sounds like a solid set of essentials, although from your description, maybe the striped top is not quite an essential for your style. Style Fan on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786183 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:22:06 +0000 Style Fan 1786183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jenn I find these lists helpful.  I am struggling with my own essentials.  Your list looks very much like how I see your style.  I like the idea of ivory and black tops.  Cognac is a very versatile colour.  Great with jeans and black. Jenn on "My 2017 Essentials" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2017-essentials#post-1786177 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:12:01 +0000 Jenn 1786177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've avoided really trying to classify my essentials in the past, going with a "I know it when I see it" mentality, but Angie's and Suz's lists were so useful that they inspired me to make an attempt. They make it look easier than it is!  My 2017 essentials include: Relaxed, cropped pants and jeans - Whether I'm pairing with sandals in summer or filling the gap with boots in the winter, almost every pair of pants I reach for these days is a crop or cuffed to a cropped length. Cognac shoes and accessories - Maybe this is too broad, but I think cognac provides an earthy feel that's an essential part of my style, whether it comes from shoes, a bag, a belt, or jewelry. Black, open-neckline tops and sweaters - I wear black tops with V- or scoop-necks in just about every weight and sleeve length. Ivory, open-neckline tops and sweaters - This is a category I'm trying to expand. I have several ivory tops that I wear regularly, but they're not as well-represented as black. Cardigans - I have cardigans in a variety of lengths and weights, and wear them year-round, since our summer evenings are often cool. Lightweight dresses (summer only) - In the summer, I wear dresses more often than not. They usually have a defined waist, but can range from above-the-knee to maxi. Other things that might go on the list, but I'm unsure, so would love your input: Leather jacket - I like always having a leather jacket in my wardrobe, and it seems like it can often be the right finishing piece, even if it's not a daily (or even weekly, in some seasons) wear. This may be a statement for me, though. Striped top - Again, something I always have and would replace if necessary, but maybe not essential to my style. I do have three in my wardrobe right now, a V-neck, a scoop-neck, and a summer knit. Long gold necklaces - Seems I reach for one every day. Converse - Because I can't imagine my closet without a pair of Chucks. Thoughts?