https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:09:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818480 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:47:58 +0000 Sal 1818480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re bras- I prefer unpadded and seemed bras by far!! They fit me the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818325 Sat, 24 Jun 2017 17:34:45 +0000 Greyscale 1818325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also greatly prefer unlined bras with more natural shape and movement! The padded, rigid look doesn't fit my style as well. Coverage isn't an issue for my particular chest most days, so I don't have to worry about that, but I can understand how it adds another aspect to the decision.</p> <p>Bralettes don't work as well for me - I choose unlined/unpadded underwire bras with seamed cups for a little more shaping. I didn't wear a bra at all through college and my early 20s but looking back, I prefer how I look with one. (My chest is medium, I'd say, so a bra does make a difference.)</p> <p>I can see why people like the smooth padded t shirt bras but I'm excited to see more natural shapes now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818071 Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:41:50 +0000 Anonymous 1818071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to look into this, <b>LisaP</b>. &nbsp;That might be exactly what I need. &nbsp;Thanks for taking the time to post. &nbsp;I know you are busy planning your trip. &nbsp;You must have a very exciting job. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818067 Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:28:59 +0000 Anonymous 1818067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should clarify: the minimizer is good for taking care of less-than-tight underarm flesh, extra breast tissue that may not be up front any more, etc. Pulls and pushes everything in without making you look even bigger. &nbsp;Not just for big breasts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818051 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:49:05 +0000 Anonymous 1818051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: the bra thing. I hate the overly structured and padded ones too, but I'm just not down with "exposed " nipples, on me, you, men, whoever. The other day, I was watching a video from Dominique Sasche (who does good makeup vids) and she had a genius recommendation/solution based on her experience wearing form-fitting dresses in her job as a TV broadcaster: &nbsp;she wears a Soma minimizer bra (they are always unpadded and unlined but do have underwire) with silicone petals inserted into the cup area. &nbsp;Problem solved.. I'm all over this and will be buying a couple of those minimizers soon .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818023 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 21:18:08 +0000 Anonymous 1818023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Delurked</b> -- so nice to see you. &nbsp;Bra fittings are a major problem. &nbsp;I <i>might</i> be wearing the right size. &nbsp;Who really knows? &nbsp;I talk to professionals and they all tell me something different. &nbsp;And I might add that all the professionals tell me <u>they</u> know how to fit a bra. &nbsp;<u>That other person</u> is just not very good at it. &nbsp;I finally settled on comfort ... especially in the band. &nbsp;All my bras are not relatively comfortable. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1818003 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:32:33 +0000 Anonymous 1818003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - I have always struggled with bras. They never feel comfortable and I do not believe I will ever in my life find one I really like. I think I'd rather go swimsuit shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817996 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:11:15 +0000 Anonymous 1817996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An article on bras: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.racked.com/2017/6/23/15802550/bras-terrible">https://www.racked.com/2017/6/.....s-terrible</a> </p> <p>A sentence from the article: &nbsp;<i>If nipples distract men, then men must be in a pretty constant fog, given that they also have nipples.</i></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817993 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:58:59 +0000 Style Fan 1817993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling there is nothing wrong with a 1:1 outfit.&nbsp; Supposedly our eye prefers the Golden Mean and that is why we often see designers using the number 3.&nbsp; I have an 1:1 outfit on today.<br />I am not a fan of those pastie things.&nbsp; I wish I didn't have to worry about such things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817955 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:55:49 +0000 Anonymous 1817955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG. <b>&nbsp;Style Fan</b>. &nbsp;I had to go back and check to see the 1:1. &nbsp;It never even occurred to me that this did not meet the Golden Mean. &nbsp;Do you see how I have trouble seeing this on myself? &nbsp;I'm not sure why my eye has trouble seeing it on me. &nbsp;I can spot it miles away on someone else. &nbsp;</p> <p>Perhaps if I tucked in the shirt? &nbsp;Not that I would do that at home, but I might if in public. &nbsp; </p> <p><b>LaP </b>-- I have actually tried those pastie things and they do work for me. &nbsp;I have also trie plain ordinary scotch tape. &nbsp;That works too. &nbsp;Two things. &nbsp;The pastie things can get expensive if you use them five days a week (at that time I was working five days in the office). &nbsp;Then I worried about the general health of putting adhesive directly on that part of my body. &nbsp;The skin seems so delicate. &nbsp;It is probably not a big deal, but my Mother died of breast cancer and I am worry about weird things. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Emily</b>. &nbsp;Bras complicate my life. &nbsp;During the winter months when I am wearing layers and/or thicker fabrics, I go braless at home all together. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>TexStyle</b>. &nbsp;Based on the pictures, I feel I look better too. &nbsp;I wonder if I am standing differently in the office? &nbsp;Maybe my posture is just better? &nbsp;Regardless, I hate padded bras with a passion. &nbsp;I feel I have to wear them because I work in a conservative setting where the men outnumber the women. &nbsp;AND I have yet to see a single woman go braless or show her nipples in our office. &nbsp;Add in the fact that I am actually very shy. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817942 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:09:57 +0000 LaPed 1817942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a long conversation a couple days ago about bra choices/preferences over on the blog Grechen's Closet. I think a lot of people are moving towards soft bras, bralettes, etc and that the less structured look is becoming more acceptable, maybe even preferable. </p> <p>They don't work for everyone, but you could try one of your more comfortable bras plus breast petals/pasties and see if that would be enough coverage for work. There's a wide variety:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Breast-Petals/zgbs/fashion/2364769011" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Best-Se.....2364769011</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817937 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:57:09 +0000 Emily K 1817937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the same bra-boat. &nbsp;I've had the idea that the bra with the most support, definition, etc. is the most flattering (don't know how/why I think that) but maybe going for a more "natural" shape in a less-engineered bra might be equally flattering, more comfortable, and even a little minimizing? &nbsp;Maybe I should have a look around at the bra shop.</p> <p>BTW--I like the elegance of your at-home outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817931 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:45:08 +0000 Style Fan 1817931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colours of your outfit.&nbsp; They look like the sand and water.&nbsp;<br /> In terms of the Golden Mean I always think of 1 to 3 ratio.&nbsp;&nbsp;So to make this outfit more in keeping with the Golden Mean I would add a shorter topper.&nbsp; It is a nice outfit but it is more of a 1 to 1 ratio.&nbsp; Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817929 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:41:37 +0000 texstyle 1817929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoying your post Sterling and just thought I'd add my two cents about bras - you look much better to me in the image with the comfortable bra. I wouldn't give a care in the world about having a nipple bump showing - no matter where I worked. But that's me. :-). I own exactly one padded bra and only wear it with a couple of tops because it happens to be a plunge style that works with low cut tops and none of my non-padded ones work this way - I'm on the hunt though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817925 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:35:02 +0000 Anonymous 1817925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vacation day. Nothing major planned. I do hope to get a nap in at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817824 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:48:33 +0000 Style Fan 1817824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That outfit looks beautiful.&nbsp; I get the bra thing.&nbsp; T shirt bras have some padding for coverage reasons.&nbsp; Finding one that is comfortable&nbsp;is a major feat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817818 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:39:01 +0000 Anonymous 1817818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigh. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for asking <b>Jenni NZ</b>. &nbsp;The difference in bras has to do with padding to minimize the nipple appearance. &nbsp;When I am at home, I wear unlined bras with no underwire. &nbsp;They provide support and in my opinion are much more comfortable. When I go into public I wear bras with padding. &nbsp;The pudding is as minimal as I can find, but it is padding just the same. &nbsp;</p> <p>Years ago I stood in Victoria Secret looking for a bra. &nbsp;I was examining their bras and found that the bras were major feats of construction. &nbsp;They were constructed to add <u>massive</u> lift/boast/size. &nbsp;They looked unnatural and ridiculous in my humble opinion. &nbsp;I eventually found some bras at Nordstrom that had minimal padding and looked "more natural." &nbsp;</p> <p>If I had my choice in life, I would not care what other people saw, but I work in a more conservative setting. &nbsp;I am obligated to care. &nbsp;Hence, two sets of bras of different types. &nbsp;</p> <p>Until I took the pictures I hadn't realized the difference the two bra types made in appearance. &nbsp;It surprised me. &nbsp;I never took pictures of my at-home outfits before. &nbsp;</p> <p>SO, one more learning experience from the 30 x 30. &nbsp;Only four days in.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817806 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:52:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 1817806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's the difference between the types of bras? If one is way more comfortable I'd wear that sort? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817737 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 01:51:09 +0000 Anonymous 1817737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks lovely on you, Sterling! I love that raspberry color top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817728 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:59:30 +0000 Barbara Diane 1817728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap, I like your thinking about taking an item and working with it, and if not, passing it on. Although I might move it to a holding zone, as I have had items work again after an insight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817659 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:55:25 +0000 Anonymous 1817659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I teleworked during the day. I cleaned. I did some physical labor in the house. I never left the house. No shoes. Just one top, one bottom, and earrings. This outfit was perfect for the.days activities.</p> <p>I notice that when I am at home I wear very different bras than when I am in a public setting. I very much prefer the pictures with the less structured bras. I wonder if I would have the courage to wear them outside the house? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817494 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:27:58 +0000 Style Fan 1817494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the navy and olive together.&nbsp; Style Bee is my favourite blogger (after Angie of course).&nbsp; I bought my Jesse Kamm pants after seeing them on her blog.&nbsp; She also lives near where I use to live (Guelph). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817420 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:03:31 +0000 Anonymous 1817420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine too &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th/page/2#post-1817388 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:08:39 +0000 Anonymous 1817388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today's outfit. I wore the same pants as yesterday. I just switched tops. I am in love with navy paired with olive. Right now, my favorites color combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th#post-1817370 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:55:39 +0000 Anonymous 1817370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, thank you for this link. I enjoyed reading it and exploring her outfits so far. It makes me wish that I'd included my wide legged pants.</p> <p>"To be honest, I found it WAY harder to pick 30 items for 30 days than I’ve ever found choosing 10 items for 10 days with the 10×10 Challenge. But that’s because it’s a longer time period, the weather is less predictable and well, it means waving goodbye to much of my beloved closet for a whole month! ". That quote struck me as I think I've had an easier time packing a carry on for 2 weeks or more. I also knew that I'd miss the rest of my closet. So far, so good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th#post-1817364 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:56:18 +0000 Anonymous 1817364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Several Forum Members mentioned this blogger and the fact that she was doing a 30 x 30.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.stylebee.ca/2017/06/02/june-30x30-style-experiment/">http://www.stylebee.ca/2017/06.....xperiment/</a></p> <p>I am posting the link here because she speaks to her guidelines regarding her challenge. &nbsp;Here are a few of her guidelines. &nbsp; <ul> <li>I <em>included</em>&nbsp;coats, tops, pants, dresses, shoes and skirts.</li> <li>I <em>didn’t include</em>&nbsp;accessories, loungewear, rainwear or activewear.</li> <li>Be sure to check the forecast for you get too committed to certain items.</li> <li>You can certainly choose less than 30 if you want to make it harder.</li> <li>If you change your mind on an item feel free to swap it out!</li> </ul> She also wrote of her trepidation about starting a challenge like this. &nbsp;I felt very similar emotions on the first day. &nbsp;</p> <p>It might be a interesting read to some of us. &nbsp;Enjoy. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th#post-1817209 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:13:47 +0000 Anonymous 1817209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Emily K</b> -- Those are GAP Khakis bought on sale. &nbsp;They are amazingly comfortable. &nbsp;The fabric is a soft almost sueded cotton. &nbsp;The olive color is perfect too. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm glad you posted, <b>Delurked</b>. &nbsp;I totally understand that the 30 x 30 is not for everyone. &nbsp;Your goal of wearing your entire wardrobe, especially the pieces you inadvertently save, is just as important. &nbsp;It suits you better. &nbsp;Well done. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>LisaP</b>. &nbsp;I do want to look half way decent in the field. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sal</b> -- I literally track everything, but I built my spreadsheets up over a longer period of time. I started with just my work clothes and then added in different categories like sleep wear and workout wear. &nbsp;It really does help me make better buying decisions.</p> </p> <p>The addition of categories and tally column will certainly be interesting and benefit you. &nbsp;You will instantly know what you buy a lot of and what is lagging. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tracking accessories is good too. &nbsp;I use these data less frequently. &nbsp;I did find I can rationalize paying high prices for bags, belts, and earrings because&nbsp;once&nbsp;purchased I use them&nbsp;continuously and the cost per wear goes down really fast. &nbsp;Scarfs are worn so rarely, I&nbsp;wonder why I even look at them. &nbsp;Yet ... I love those women that make wearing scarfs appear effortless. &nbsp;I keep trying.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your logic for tracking gear makes total sense to me. &nbsp;I have seen those people that wear gear all the time and then "clothes" to go out. Although I defended them on some other post on YLF, I am getting tired of the whole legging thing. &nbsp;It just looks so boring to my eye now. &nbsp;When I was on vacation out west, the women wearing leggings just looked totally out of place and <u>ridiculous</u>. &nbsp;They did not look sporty. &nbsp;They looked frantically "desperate." &nbsp;I was wondering if you had to live in a thriving urban area to pull off that look? &nbsp;Because it certainly did not work in the National Parks. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th#post-1817178 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:23:16 +0000 Anonymous 1817178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun to watch, but totally glad I'm not playing myself. I'm more interested in wearing all my pieces, and as you mentioned, you saw my summer wardrobe was more variety than uniform. One of my current goals is to wear the pieces I inadvertently save because I don't want them to wear out (smacks forehead). It's bad when I move past something I could have worn out if if worn it when I wanted to most. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th#post-1817174 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:51:30 +0000 Sal 1817174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just had a list of pieces, dates worn. &nbsp;I then added categories and also a tally column.</p> <p>I have a seperate list of accessories worn.</p> <p>I am not tracking gear at all - I have a great sized capsule and operate one in one out. &nbsp;However if I end up wearing the gear all day (which if I am honest can happen on a Thursday when I walk in the morning and try and run in the afternoon, then shower) then I will include it. &nbsp;I feel this is different to working out gear. &nbsp;I have seen in some capsules people wear basically gear all the time and then "clothes" to go out. &nbsp;I don't quite operate that way although there are days the line is pretty blurred!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-30-x-30-starting-june-19th#post-1817170 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:34:16 +0000 Anonymous 1817170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear these pants so well . What do you do , job-wise ? I'm curious about these site visits you describe . </p>