https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:28:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997659 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:37:59 +0000 nemosmom 1997659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! I know how hard it is to find the *perfect* mid-weight knit pullover. Wishing you luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997466 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:11:36 +0000 Christina F. 1997466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - true that. </p> <p>Sterling - thank you, that’s very kind. I like having the backdrop for some of my statement pieces. I have much less trouble building outfits than I used to and can I identify holes easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997458 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:41:10 +0000 Anonymous 1997458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Incredibly well done, <b>Christina</b>. &nbsp;The visuals show a well thought out and comprehensive base of essentials to build ensembles. &nbsp;WOW. &nbsp;I am actually blown away with how concise it all is. &nbsp;Congratulations. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997269 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:37:29 +0000 Angie 1997269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Christina, </b>you have a fabulous wardrobe that works <i>for you - </i>and your footwear is great too. Rock on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997116 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 03:15:27 +0000 Christina F. 1997116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thank you for all your help! And yes, Suz and I like a lot of the same items. I even noticed today that she and I have similar Rebecca Minkoff purses (not quite the same item though). My I don’t have any silver boots like she does, though - yet! Maybe someday when my footwear choices are less constrained. </p> <p>bj1111, thank you, that looks like a good option as well. I will keep it in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997060 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:23:01 +0000 Anonymous 1997060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have your essentials down and know what you want and need.&nbsp; Great job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997059 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:15:07 +0000 bj1111 1997059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great selection of essentials...very covetable.</p> <p>have you tried uniqlo for the navy sweater?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/women-extra-fine-merino-crew-neck-sweater-408712.html?dwvar_408712_color=COL04&amp;cgid">https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/w.....08712_colo</a></p> <p>= </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997046 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:18:53 +0000 Angie 1997046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p><b>Christina</b>, NAILED it. Well done.&nbsp;</p> <p>Is't it interesting how you and <b>Suz</b> have similar essentials, but totally different styles!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997023 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:13:19 +0000 Helena 1997023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1997002 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:21:06 +0000 Christina F. 1997002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz,</b> yes, indeed, Boden is a go to place for knits. Though I've failed at getting a solid colored navy sweater from them, or anywhere else. I want a plain knit, no cable knit, flouncy sleeves, extra stripe detail, etc.) Aside from what I posted above, I may try a couple more from them.Maybe I should suck it up and get their cashmere crewneck, if these don't work out.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1996999 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:16:36 +0000 Christina F. 1996999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Since there are a confusing number of Finds in the post, I'm adding items I'm considering here. I'm also scoping out various other bottoms that fit my parameters.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Frye booties may or may not be purchased this season - depends on finances and my back.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1996998 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:15:34 +0000 Suz 1996998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We do indeed have lots of overlap, <b>Christina</b>! I see lots of Boden knits on your list.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2019-essentials#post-1996977 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:11:06 +0000 Christina F. 1996977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>My essentials have hardly changed since last year, aside from adding lighter, trendier jeans. Unsurprisingly, the color palette is tight; olive is another neutral I use often, but it's not quite hit essential level for me yet. Maybe next year! This is what I have:<br /></div><div> </p> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Solid tees and sweaters in black and navy, fitted but of different sleeve<br /> lengths for different seasons </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Striped sweaters and tops in blue or black stripes with white/ivory</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Black and dark blue skinny&nbsp; and bootcut jeans </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lighter wash jeans with trendy element (fraying etc)</li> </ul> <ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Black and navy pants</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Black or navy pants (the material depends on the season)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Metallic footwear in the summer/shoulder seasons</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Black booties </p> <p>in winter</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Denim jackets in blue and white for summer layering</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Long pendants to wear with winter knitwear, in gold and silver</li> </ul> <p>2019 essentials buying list/goals:<br /></div><div></p> <ul> <li>Navy medium weight knit top. I've had bad luck buying this. One size won't work, the, size I need will then be sold out, etc. I plan to nail this down in Feb. I have two options in mind to try.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Navy tee - likely a J Crew perfect tee</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Black skinny jeans - just passed some on (too tight). I know what I want to buy as a replacement.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>I'd like more refined black booties with a higher shaft, but this purchase may wait until I have less pain walking on pavement. I have a real investment piece (for me!) in mind, but I have a feeling it will be less shock absorbing than the stuff I currently rely on.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Whatever I add should be high quality. This is the core of my wardrobe and my preferences here don't vary too much from year to year. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>With jeans and pants, I need to be careful only to add things that aren't too tight on my belly, or I will never wear them.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Stay mostly away from pants and jeans not in the above colors (though white and olive jeans are okay). I've learned over the last year that my pants and jeans mostly need to be neutrals; I just won't reach for anything else. I have a few other options as completers (ie burgundy cords, grey slacks) and statements (ie patterned summer pants). These can stay, but I don't want to increase that number. I even made it a goal last year to add different colored options, and have concluded that I don't like&nbsp; reaching for those at all. Lesson learned.</li> </ul> <ul> </ul> <p> </div></p>