https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:56:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1600488 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:54:07 +0000 viva 1600488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been fun to see what people love! Here are my favorites from 2015:</p> <p><b>Timberland Glastonbury boots:</b> I got these at a great price on Amazon and I have worn them a ton. Comfortable, fun, and modern.<br /><b>Topshop patent leather booties:</b> I can wear these barefoot, with tights, or with thick socks. Perfect heel height, comfy out of the box. Complimented pretty much every time I wear them.<br /><b>Madewell Joni booties:</b> Have become my go-to footwear unless the weather is bad.<br /><b>Haute Hippie floral dress:</b> It's been fantastic to have a really special dress. I've worn this 4 or 5 times since October.<br /><b>Gap denim dress: </b>The perfect denim dress, easy to wash and to wear. No shrinkage, a great dark blue, and simple. An unexpected treasure.<br /><b>JCrew Lace top:</b> Got me through the Christmas holidays -- I wore it to every gathering and event, dressed up and dressed down.<br /><b>AG Stilt jeans: </b>When I discovered them in September, they became MY jeans. There is no turning back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1600470 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 16:36:36 +0000 WitchyD 1600470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds a bit silly, but my best fashion purchase of 2015 was a pair of UGG moccasin slippers.&nbsp;<br />Every day I sigh when I slip my sore, tired feet into them!&nbsp;</p> <p>A leather trim Pomme Rouge&nbsp;coat I found on Zulily for $50.&nbsp;</p> <p>Steve Madden combat boots (I wear them a lot) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1600453 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:56:35 +0000 Elly 1600453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread-- I haven't been on the forum much since September with the move and constant computer issues. However, I did do some significant shopping in 2015 to supplement my building in 2014. Other than a couple of tops and a new skirt, most of my purchases in 2015 have been to prep myself for a milder winter wardrobe. Some NAS items were hits even with the new climate, but others I struggle with a bit (two fairly plain sweaters that I was expecting to layer over-- I guess a vest might solve this). </p> <p>1) BR flannel tunic--- great quality and the perfect weight for my office in winter. Very me, but looks put together without layers.<br />2) BR skull shirt--- perfect for wearing with ponte pants, I love the print!<br />3) GAP tees-- the thinner, stretchier material is perfect for AZ.<br />4) NM cardi-- my first cashmere! I bought these when they were at $200 off over the holiday and am hoping they hold up well. So far they are great because they breathe!<br />5) Kut ponte skinnies-- my favorite non-jeans. <br />6) Madewell courier shirts-- I bought two of these over the summer and they are my absolute favorite hot weather items right now. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1600401 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 06:18:05 +0000 Rambling Ann 1600401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My top three: the purse is now my everyday bag. I hadn't worn any dresses for years and bought 4, this one is the one I look forward to wearing again in spring, and the cowl top is so easy wear and an expansion of my palette in a happy direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1600309 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 23:08:20 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1600309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried to go by what I've worn the most. I think it's this blush vest and a pair of Frame garçon black jeans I don't seem to have in finds. But these other pieces have also had a lot of play. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1600260 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:14:47 +0000 Keix 1600260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The workhorses additions this year:<br />- first pair of BF jeans, sized down 2 sizes and perfect<br />- tall-shaft flat booties, after an exhausting search<br />- Franco Sarto Holt pointy-toe flats recommended by Angie, which aren't the best quality but I loved them enough to have the cobbler repair the torn-up lining<br />- new wallet in my favorite color and the exact right size for my phone</p> <p>Honorable mention goes to the Chie Mihara heels that I bought on eBay from an Italian reseller (basically on final sale given return shipping cost). I've loved them since I saw them at retail but never pulled the trigger. They fit amazingly well after some stretching in the peep-toe area and will dress up many of my formal outfits to come. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599786 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:46:16 +0000 Helena 1599786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread and so much inspiration - I think my best were my black Gap resolution skinnies, which I love, love, love, they are so comfy, and my RW&amp;Co drapey dress that I bought to wear to a more formal event when DH and I went to Maui, because I bought it for love, which I so rarely do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599770 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:28:26 +0000 Roxanna 1599770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a busy day today, but I'm popping in to say that I LOVE reading about everybody's most used items! I love to see how unique we are in everything we pick, and I'm also surprised to see many things I considered picking up on other's lists (Aquatalia short booties top this list.) Also interesting to see the range of prices and styles of everyone's staples. Keep em coming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599616 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 23:39:50 +0000 AviaMariah 1599616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My #1 workhorse this year was the Aquatalia short booties I purchased during the 2014 NAS. &nbsp;I wore them some last year but I have worn them almost every day for the last month and a half in our wet/snowy weather. &nbsp;The other items in my finds I have coincidentally worn together many times this fall/winter. &nbsp;Lands End striped T with BR cardigan (purch 2014), KUT ponte pants and Halogen leopard loafers. &nbsp;Thanks for starting this thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599602 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:53:08 +0000 texstyle 1599602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great collection of fun shoes!&nbsp; I still really want some animal print slip ons and maybe some dressier sandals for the spring/summer (our longest season)</p> <p>I have a lot of favorites from this year but three that stand out right now since I'm wearing them quite often are this Fossil handbag, the UGG suede slip ons and this very deep jcrew field jacket (love it after trying many other less perfect utility style jackets over the years). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599591 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:53:19 +0000 Karie 1599591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several favorites from 2015. I tried to be a very careful shopper this year, only buying what I really liked and what fit well. And most of what worked best turned out to be Angie's recommendations :)</p> <p>The Tommy Hilfiger sweater dress is new and already a favorite. So comfy and you just pop it on and go.</p> <p>The Okala's, the Franco Sarto's and the Toms all have seen a ton of wear. Even with my love of sandals in hot weather, you couldn't get me out of the Franco Sarto's and the Toms last summer.</p> <p>The Gap Resolutions (both Slim Straight and Skimmer) are my new favorite jeans. I'm wearing the Slim Straights in dark wash right now.</p> <p>That Talbots dress is fit &amp; flare-tastic in my book.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love button-down shirts, and this one from Brooks Brothers is my all time favorite. Fabulous quality, and I'm glad I finally purchased one this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599572 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:08:44 +0000 Kaelyn 1599572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for good shoes! One of my best purchases last year was a pair of white ankle strap Franco Sarto sandles. I bought them halfway through summer so I only got to wear them for a short time, but I'm excited to have them this year for the spring. I want a pair of white cropped pants to pair with them!</p> <p>Other purchases I'm pleased as punch with are my perfect dark denim jacket I found in November after a 9 month search, my amazing combat boots that have been a few years in the searching (I always try for a bargain, and I got those $150 leather boots for just $50 at a shop in Knoxville where they sell shoes that have been worn once or twice for photoshoots but are in perfect condition), and my gold, short sleeved sweater I spotted in a Goodwill, of all places, and got for just a few bucks. 2015 was an amazing shopping year for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599549 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:22:09 +0000 Sal 1599549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to add that I think trendy shoes are a great addition Roxanna, it is fun to have a variety of cool shoes to wear and I love your collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599548 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:20:25 +0000 Sal 1599548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had to choose one thing only it might be a simple cheap white and black striped tee. I wear it so often. For $20 it has been great value. I have more exciting purchases but this one has worked the hardest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599544 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:12:30 +0000 Elizabeth P 1599544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh, so many to choose from... she says, sheepishly.</p> <p>So... here we go.</p> <p>1.&nbsp; My Danier leather leggings.&nbsp; Love everything about them.&nbsp; <br />2.&nbsp; Aquatalia booties...&nbsp; finally a pair of Chelsea booties that tick all the boxes, including "it's okay if you get caught in the rain".&nbsp; Because where I live... you will...<br />3.&nbsp; Sloan flare trousers.&nbsp; My favourite silhouette at the moment, and they've breathed new life into my "normal (ie not tunic length) sweaters.&nbsp; The flare balances my shoulders.<br />4.&nbsp; Helmut Lang tee.&nbsp; Fell in love with this at full price, felt quite chuffed when I scored it for a gazillion percent off.&nbsp; Love everything about this.<br />5.&nbsp; BR "PJ dress" :).&nbsp; the perfect dress.&nbsp; Need I say more.&nbsp; Comfy, casual, work worthy.<br />6.&nbsp; BR linen tee.&nbsp; This is also perfect.&nbsp; Wish I'd discovered this before they sold out of the colours that I wear.</p> <p>OK I'll stop there.&nbsp; Thanks for this thread, it's fun to see what others have picked, and also to go through my finds and really THINK about what I loved.&nbsp; I wonder if I were to do this exercise in the summer, if I'd have chosen some items with colour? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599535 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:54:58 +0000 Anonymous 1599535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots:</p> <p>in black -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/sofft-vesna">http://www.zappos.com/sofft-vesna</a></p> <p>in brown -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/david-tate-london">http://www.zappos.com/david-tate-london</a></p> <p>in black -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/earth-odyssey">http://www.zappos.com/earth-odyssey</a></p> <p>Tops:</p> <p>in indigo blue -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi35705&amp;defaultColor=3616&amp;N=10157+4294966556&amp;selectedConcept=Petites"><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi35705&#038;defaultColor=3616&#038;N=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/online.....6&#038;N=1</a>...</a></p> <p>Persian print -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi35860&amp;defaultColor=3948&amp;N=10598+10157&amp;No=&amp;selectedConcept=&amp;Nrpp=91&amp;ViewAll=True&amp;Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002))"><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi35860&#038;defaultColor=3948&#038;N=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/online.....8&#038;N=1</a>...</a></p> <p>Paisley print -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi35743&amp;defaultColor=8938&amp;N=10598+10157&amp;No=&amp;selectedConcept=&amp;Nrpp=91&amp;ViewAll=True&amp;Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002))"><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi35743&#038;defaultColor=8938&#038;N=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/online.....8&#038;N=1</a>...</a></p> <p>Eddie Bauer soft flannel plaid button-down shirt, purchased at Sam's Club, so no link to post</p> <p>Sweaters:</p> <p>Sea turtle and stripes -<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi36835&amp;defaultColor=7600&amp;N=0&amp;Ntt=sea%20turtle%20sweater&amp;selectedConcept"><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi36835&#038;defaultColor=7600&#038;N=0" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/online.....0&#038;N=0</a>...</a>=</p> <p>Pants:</p> <p>Corduroy skinny pants great for tucking into tall boots - &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/NYDJ-Womens-Legging-Corduroy-Butterscotch/dp/B01190XUE2">http://www.amazon.com/NYDJ-Wom.....B01190XUE2</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599532 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:49:45 +0000 Ginger 1599532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My best purchases were shoes, too! Thanks to YLF I was able to identify some significant style and function holes, and also determine the best type of footwear to fill those holes. I bought sneakers - two pair! - to wear for fun instead of function, something I've never done before. I also found the perfect nude-for-me pumps in an updated shape and comfortable low heel. And I entered the world of booties for real with some simple, refined Chelseas that that go beautifully with my wardrobe of skirts and dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599498 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:24:10 +0000 Roxanna 1599498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colette - LOVE this. I love brooches too and I adore how you've incorporated them into your urban style - your style really resonated with me. i'm going to be stalking your WIWs from now on!</p> <p>Ms Mary - Funny enough, #1 and #2 are my two favourite items of yours (I actually stalked #2 and tried to find it myself!) Great minds think alike :)<br />Also I so agree with you on one trendy item (like Rockstud pumps) perking up so many outfits and somehow making them fresh. I noticed that this year too with a pair of cheap ON lace up flats I bought. And funny how a blue toe on a pump can make workwear fresh again!</p> <p>Ok, off to get work done - I need to shut down YLF before I get too sucked in </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599496 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:19:53 +0000 shedev 1599496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a great year for shoes. Mine were also shoes.</p> <p>Ecco Damara sandal, Fly London Yama, Naughty Monkey Winter Blues, Ash Jet, AS 98 Minuet, And Sorel Toronto.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599494 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:16:53 +0000 MsMary 1599494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun thread! </p> <p>My best purchases of the year were:</p> <p>1. Holiday skirt from Tracy Reese<br />2. Awesome dress that I saw in a shop window in Quebec City and had to have<br />3. Warm sweatery cape/poncho I found at the Rack and have been wearing constantly in our recent cold weather<br />4. Sole Society faux Rockstud pumps, which freshened up everything I wore them with<br />5. Eileen Fisher citron sweater in a fun new-to-me shape<br />6. Inexpensive olive vest from Target, which has been an all-weather workhorse<br />7. Ann Taylor colorblock pumps, which I almost returned but which have been a great wardrobe perker-upper<br />8. Bonus cobalt bag, which was not a purchase but a gift from Gentleman Friend -- does he know me or does he know me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599492 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:07:49 +0000 Colette 1599492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have many WIW's but here is a link to a post that I'm wearing the moto boots:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-styled-a-brooch">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....d-a-brooch</a> </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599488 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:01:44 +0000 Roxanna 1599488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer - my Max Mara boots are tall boots with a small heel and i feel exactly the same way about them I'm sure you'll get a lot of wear out of them!<br />Colette - I've actually been eyeing those exact same boots! Do you ahve any WIWs with them?</p> <p>Bonnie G &nbsp;- that red coat and those floral docs are TO DIE FOR. The floral Docs esp - would love to see any WIWs with them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599475 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:32:41 +0000 Bonnie 1599475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love looking at your collection of kitten heels. My favorite purchases this last year are shoes and coats, two capsules that needed refreshing. Looking at the photos, I see mostly black - another capsule that needed bolstering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599469 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:30:32 +0000 Colette 1599469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your kitten heel collection is to die for! I made several great purchases in 2015 but my best purchase...the Aquatalia Moto Boots from NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599467 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:28:03 +0000 Summer 1599467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a lovely haul of shoes and boots, Roxanna. &nbsp;You must be feeling very pleased with your purchases.</p> <p>My best purchase was a pair of classic, tall black boots with a small heel. &nbsp;They have yet to be worn, but I know they are going to be staples in my wardrobe for several years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599462 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:16:49 +0000 Anonymous 1599462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Roxanna, I meant to say that I love all the colour and patterns in your fab array of shoes! I look forward to seeing you in some of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599460 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:11:16 +0000 Roxanna 1599460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Always trying</b> - #1 and #4 steal my heart :)</p> <p><b>Diane </b>- love the colours in those tees! And that colour-blocked bag is fabulous. What a refreshing and unusual combination! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599459 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:08:39 +0000 Anonymous 1599459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, gosh, quite a few for me I think. Firstly a little Dorothy Perkins cross-body bag that I bought for a steal, which proved a workhorse. Then&nbsp; a few graphic tees that I got to refresh my casual summer clothes. I wore them dressed up or down, so very versatile. Finally, another bag makes the list which was olive and mint green colour blocked and makes me happy whenever I use it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599452 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:48:17 +0000 always trying 1599452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since my big shoe purge in 2014 I am finally getting it right.&nbsp; Some success in 2014, the first pair of pumps purchased in December of 2014, ao I am counting them in last year-Bella Vita-high vamp stay on my feet, right heel height, and comfy.&nbsp; Only new booties are the higher shaft photo 2.&nbsp; Franko&nbsp;Sarto photo 3, and Jambu waterproof hikers to replace a very much worn old pair of&nbsp;Teva.</p> <p>also my best loved the red sparkly sweater previousy posted.&nbsp;</p> <p>and the matisse booties posted previously that are my best loved&nbsp;dressier footwear for warmer weather.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-best-purchases-for-2015#post-1599425 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:58:11 +0000 Roxanna 1599425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...were shoes!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have always been a practical footwear kind of gal. Apart from a brief flirtation with sky high heels, I tended to stick to flat shoes because of my wide feet and on-the-go lifestyle (esp with 2 kids under 4.)</p> <p>Enter J Crew's Dolce kitten heels. At a very reasonable 1.5" heel height and a wide width that accommodates me feet, these shoes let me indulge my dream of fun shoes while not losing my need for comfort. I've also always loved the look of a classic low-vamp pointed pump. Safe to say I went a little crazy ;)</p> <p>But I am so excited to be able to accent my outfits with a myriad of colours and patterns in my footwear! It has definitely refreshed my style this year.</p> <p>In addition to the heels, I invested in a number of boots (since I only wear my heels indoors, during work, to preserve them):</p> <p>- Sorel's &nbsp;Joan of Arctics<br />- Sorel's Cate the Greats<br />- Manitobah mukluks (by far the warmest, lightest, most comfortable winter boots I have ever owned - they make winter so much better!)&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://store.manitobah.com/collections/mukluks/products/short-wrap">http://store.manitobah.com/col.....short-wrap</a><br />- Max Mara cognac tall boots&nbsp;</p> <p>Phew! Quite a few refreshes to my shoe and boot capsule, but ones I am happy with. But for 2016, I have been doing a lot of reflection and I have resolved to buy less clothes until I understand my style direction better (more on that in another post.)</p> <p>What have been your best purchases this year? Please share - I really do love hearing about other people's purchases and what they found the most useful/valuable to their wardrobe. </p>