https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:21:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168161 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:54:58 +0000 nemosmom 2168161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great example of essentials! I like how you've broken it down, too. It makes a lot of sense this way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168101 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:38:32 +0000 Jaime 2168101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes a neutral comfortable sandal is an essential in warm climates (or at least it is on my list too!). Excellent list and the illustrations really brought home how much personality is involved with essentials - not boring at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168097 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:23:06 +0000 rachylou 2168097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168062 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:56:36 +0000 Angie 2168062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>You NAILED IT!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168049 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:26:42 +0000 Suz 2168049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your essentials. You could dress really well for a long time, just with these items and a scarf or two!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168048 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:23:30 +0000 Style Fan 2168048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the one and done—definitely a warm-weather essential.&nbsp; Great list of essentials, and I like how you have broken it down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2168008 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:13:09 +0000 Anonymous 2168008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your essentials, and I definitely get it about the sandals! Right about the duplicating too. If "black tops" are an essential, how many formal winter workwear (or summer workwear, etc) black tops should there be? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2167955 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:21:21 +0000 Tanya 2167955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your essentials, Jenn, especially the juxtaposition of black clothing and brown-toned accessories. Knowing your style, this is an excellent reflection of what works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2167950 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:01:23 +0000 Sal 2167950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice list Jenn and great examples.&nbsp; I know what you mean with the sandals - and I also get why you split them up into single categories. Interesting that you are not reaching for the lighter cami - I wonder as 2021 progresses and you are out and about more if that will come into play.</p> <p>I have five one and done pieces in black - they kind of cross over but not really.&nbsp; Two are very much evening, two are work, smart casual and the jumpsuit is now casual weekend/bbq etc..</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2167944 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:27:53 +0000 Jenn 2167944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Synne,&nbsp;</b>I could probably drill it down into categories more like Angie's, ie: "black tops" or "black dresses," but I like having the single examples. It makes me think twice about how much duplicating I need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2167941 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:21:58 +0000 Synne 2167941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful items. I am fascinated by how different your list is to Angie's. Yet so perfect for you. This is how it is done! I am inspired. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2021-essentials#post-2167939 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:19:08 +0000 Jenn 2167939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are essentials, as they stand in my closet right now.</p> <p>Bottoms:&nbsp;<br />black ponte pants<br />skinny jeans<br />cropped jeans<br />black wrap skirt</p> <p>One and Done:&nbsp;<br />sleeveless black dress<br />long-sleeved black dress<br />black jumpsuit</p> <p>Tops:<br />black graphic tee<br />black cami<br />black tank<br />black blouse<br />black v-neck pullover<br />black cropped short-sleeve tee<br />striped long-sleeve tee</p> <p>Toppers/Jackets:<br />black puffer<br />long black cardigan/duster</p> <p>Shoes:<br />sandals (these are kind of statement-y, but I'm wearing them as an essential, and they're here to remind me that a neutral, comfortable sandal is essential for my style...it makes sense in my head)<br />black ankle boots<br />All-Birds runners<br />slip-on mules</p> <p>Accessories:<br />crossbody bag<br />tote bag<br />sun hat</p> <p>I "auditioned" a few new essentials last year, including the black cropped tee above and a cream cami. The lighter color hasn't yet made the cut, but maybe as the year progresses. I'll also note that this are the prime examples of each essential in my closet, but I do have duplicates (either functional or exact) of many of them.</p>