https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2018-wardrobe-plan-and-2017-successes-in-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:33:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2018-wardrobe-plan-and-2017-successes-in-review#post-1874166 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:17:16 +0000 Angie 1874166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You put in the work and reaped the reward. You deserve to be in this happy place with your authentic style. Nicely done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2018-wardrobe-plan-and-2017-successes-in-review#post-1874126 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:21:18 +0000 Style Fan 1874126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have had some great success finding pieces for your wardrobe.&nbsp; The right footwear makes such a difference.&nbsp; I am also a big fan of puffer vests.&nbsp; I find they add so much to my casual wardrobe.&nbsp; Dusty coral is a very pretty colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2018-wardrobe-plan-and-2017-successes-in-review#post-1874095 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:15:05 +0000 texstyle 1874095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily K - yes, it does feel good not to feel a "need" but to be able to shop in a more casual way. I feel like I've learned so much over the past few years (here I mean). I will never be the height of fashion but I do feel like I have a much better idea of how to dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2018-wardrobe-plan-and-2017-successes-in-review#post-1874072 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:17:23 +0000 Emily K 1874072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you are in a good place, wardrobe-wise! &nbsp;I like the idea of having enough--freeing one up to buy <i><u>only</u></i> as one finds really nice things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2018-wardrobe-plan-and-2017-successes-in-review#post-1874060 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:43:31 +0000 texstyle 1874060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't have much time to post in 2017 - work kept me busy - but I<br /> did find time to shop and learned a few lessons about my style along the<br /> way. I decided to focus on some of the successes. There were some<br /> shopping mishaps and mistakes but overall it was a successful year for<br /> me in terms of fashion. </p> <p>For 2018 I plan to stick with a similar pattern, though I think I<br /> will shop less. I would like some new shorts options but I can take my<br /> time as I have enough to make it through if needed. I really don't need<br /> more tops so it will have to be something special to gain my interest. A<br /> new pair of sunglasses and maybe a new swim suit might be on the radar. </p> <p>2017 Winter Successes<br /> Vests are the Best! - I felt like I had too many winter items last year -<br /> but this year the weather has been much colder for much longer already.<br /> I am happy I invested in 2 cold weather vests. I learned that I like<br /> wearing vests, and they are very practical for my climate. &nbsp; I've been<br /> wearing both quite often and I really like that they allows me to wear<br /> flannel shirts or sweaters without being too bulky or hot. One is a navy<br /> puffer style and the other a cozy, hooded, fuzzy fleece in off white<br /> and dark tan. Great purchases.</p> <p>My Merrell adirondack style booties have been life changing. I get<br /> Raynaud's symptoms in my toes very easily and often I am SO<br /> uncomfortable once it starts. My new fleece lined booties along with<br /> wool socks has made the cold weather so much easier and more comfortable<br /> this season. Well worth the cost even if I only need them for a few<br /> weeks a year - I've been wearing them daily with the cold blast we're<br /> having. Hoping I can get three seasons out of them at least.</p> <p>Short sleeved flannel - Madewell scored (for me) with two short<br /> sleeve flannel courier style shirts that I've been loving for our common<br /> 50-70 degree winter days. I also love my long sleeved flannels but for<br /> my climate, the short sleeves give me a great option. I bought the<br /> striped (and a duplicate since I loved it so much) and the heather gray<br /> (light gray, almost platinum). </p> <p>2017 Summer Successes<br /> I wanted to add a little more color to my summer options so I tried<br /> several things. I learned that I really like dusty deep coral and will<br /> be on the lookout for more. I purchased one tie front coral top from<br /> LuckyBrand and though the quality didn't quite make it (they refunded me<br /> when a hole appeared on the front upper placket after washing once) - I<br /> love the color and added another Lucky item that had the same color in<br /> the pattern.</p> <p>It took me most of the season to find a replacement for my favorite<br /> light tan sandals. I finally found a pair and only got a chance to wear<br /> them a couple of times but I really like them and they were a bargain<br /> price too.</p> <p>White pants and white shorts- Angie made me do it :-). I really enjoy<br /> wearing white bottoms now in spring and summer and have invested in a<br /> great pair of EF twill cropped white "jeans" and two pair of KUT white<br /> shorts that I wore a LOT. Great investments, though more than I thought I<br /> wanted to pay for the pants, the fit and style is exactly right for<br /> what I wanted so I feel they were worth the price.</p> <p>Gold and rose gold sphere necklaces are my current favorite jewelry item. I've been wearing them daily. I like simply jewelry with a hint towards nature if possible. The spheres make me think of the planet so it works.</p> <p>I kept from adding "regular" tees to my summer wardrobe. I have<br /> plenty - a few graphic, lots of solids. I opted instead to add a few<br /> tops with more interest. I'm going to try and stick with only adding a<br /> tee if it is special in some way or if I simply need a few more for<br /> lounge wear. </p> <p>General Success <br /> I splurged on nice wooden hangers to replace all the other mismatched<br /> hangers. Makes everything look better and allows me to focus on the<br /> clothing instead of the various colored hangers. We added a brighter<br /> bulb in the ceiling and we're adding some additional lower rack lighting<br /> soon so it's not so dark at the bottom of the closet. </p> <p>I couldn't add all the Finds as I don't have them collected. But here are some. </p>