https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 01:15:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168485 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:20:09 +0000 Style Fan 2168485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, fashion or edgy footwear is a fantasy for me, so that is why I never think of it.&nbsp; I am interested to see what you come up with.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Jules, olive is wonderful with burgundy.&nbsp; I love that combination.&nbsp; I realized that if I invest in quality and have a small wardrobe, it works better.&nbsp; I was also travelling almost half the year pre-Covid, so a smaller wardrobe worked for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168328 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:48:21 +0000 Jules 2168328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admire your effortless style and this is a relatable yet aspirational casual capsule for me. I also wear a lot of olive including my winter puffer. It does function as a neutral for me, one I pair with wine and burgundy tones, mustard, blush, etc. I think what I’m reminded of once again from checking out your items is that I shouldn’t be afraid to pay more for nicer brands just because the items are casual. The details and quality make a difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168313 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:26:33 +0000 Anonymous 2168313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a winter trail walking/hiking boot from Columbia - but I bought them strictly for that purpose alone and wouldn't be caught dead in them in any other setting - lol. They are purple and grey - haha! &nbsp;I'm not into Blundstones - am really looking for something more "fashiony" or edgy and I don't even know what this is right now. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168222 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:23:28 +0000 Style Fan 2168222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, thank you!&nbsp; I think a neutral minimalistic look is harder to put together than it looks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa, I am flattered!&nbsp; Do you have a winter hiking boot or Blundstone?&nbsp; Maybe that is not the look you are going for.&nbsp; I do love the Lulu puffer.&nbsp; It is incredibly warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168208 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:47:05 +0000 Anonymous 2168208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to copy your entire collection here for reference - and for a reminder of how to put together a casual capsule. I struggle with having the right essentials in my casual wear - and thus always feel like everything is a stand-alone outfit. &nbsp; You are reminding me I need to sort out my footwear issues for my olive Sanctuary pants. &nbsp;I have both cords and cotton joggers, and am not wearing either one of them this winter for lack of a great pair of boots/winter sneakers /whatever. &nbsp;Also dying of envy over that olive green Lulu puffer. &nbsp;STUNNING!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168189 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:40:41 +0000 Helena 2168189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for your essential-rich style ... the olive-as-neutral is perfect for you and gives it dimension it wouldn't have with just the achromatics ...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168158 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:18:37 +0000 Style Fan 2168158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank you for your kind words.&nbsp; I am so glad I bought that olive long puffer and the olive boots.&nbsp; They have been workhorses this winter.&nbsp; I can go for long walks in cold temps and be comfortable.</p> <p>Angie, I added the word neutral.&nbsp; I have happily settled into my essential rich wardrobe.&nbsp; It works for me.</p> <p>Nemosmom, I agree that olive is very versatile.&nbsp; It goes with so much.</p> <p>Shevia, olive does look good with black.&nbsp; I do the reverse—Olive near my face and black on the bottom.</p> <p>Thank you, Sal.</p> <p>Rachy, I know!&nbsp; I edit it out of my mind, too, but I have black pants in my wardrobe.&nbsp; They keep showing up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168135 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:40:00 +0000 rachylou 2168135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, it’s just that if you really wear black pants, my mind has completely edited out this fact... Lol, but we know this already, do we not? *Mustard* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168119 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:23:00 +0000 Sal 2168119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely essentials collection that works so well for you.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168115 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:14:29 +0000 Jaime 2168115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your essentials are true to your style and tell the tale. Agree that olive is a neutral, and although I dislike it near my (olive) face I love it in shoes, bags and bottoms. Goes great with the black, white, blue and pink elements in my wardrobe.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168066 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:02:38 +0000 nemosmom 2168066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I love your essential-heavy wardrobe and admire your style so much. And, I am another olive devotee. I cannot get dressed without olive! It goes with everything- neutrals, other greens, mustard, pink, blues, oranges, purples... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168059 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:53:31 +0000 Angie 2168059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Now that I see the visuals in their quiet neutrals, YOU NAILED IT, <b>Style Fan</b>! For completeness sake, you can put the name of the neutral in front of the item.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your style is an example of a wardrobe rich in essentials, and it works very well for you :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168050 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:28:14 +0000 Suz 2168050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so excited that you got that olive puffer. Whenever I see that, and the boots, i feel a thrill for you. True HEWIs in your signature neutral/ colour. This seems like a very accurate set of essentials for your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168040 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:57:08 +0000 Style Fan 2168040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I think you are right.&nbsp; Often olive is seen as a colour.&nbsp; I see it as a neutral.</p> <p>Suntiger, in my wardrobe olive, is a neutral.&nbsp; I would pair it with other neutrals.</p> <p>Tanya, thank you!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Cat2, Welcome to olive.&nbsp; It is a great colour IMHO.&nbsp; Goes with so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168016 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:21:13 +0000 cat2 2168016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to claim army green as well, which functions as a base color in my wardrobe, as an alternative to my other base colors of black, cocoa brown, and a mid-tone grey. The brown and grey have not been much in the retail mix where I have been shopping, but the green has and it’s been fun to build it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168006 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:00:21 +0000 Tanya 2168006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely set of essentials.&nbsp; &nbsp;Olive is true signature color for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168002 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:48:55 +0000 Anonymous 2168002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow- they all look just perfect for you! Do you think of olive as a color or a neutral? Meaning would you always pair it with brown, black, white- or sometimes not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2168000 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:43:21 +0000 Carla 2168000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe that you are one of a few fabbers for whom olive really is an essential. &nbsp;(I think nemosmom might be another.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-2021#post-2167998 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:39:17 +0000 Style Fan 2167998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My wardrobe is heavy in essentials, which is fine by me.&nbsp; When I did this, I realized that I am still relying on black bottoms more than I would like.&nbsp; I need to keep that in mind when I am shopping.</p> <p><b>Neutral Tops</b><br />T-Shirts, both long and short-sleeved, in cream/ivory and earth tones<br />Denim Shirts</p> <p><b>Neutral Toppers</b><br />Cardigans<br />Hoodies<br />Denim Jackets<br />Chore Jackets</p> <p><b>Neutral Bottoms</b><br />Straight legged jeans/cords<br />Joggers<br />Cargo Pants</p> <p><b>Neutral Footwear</b><br />Comfort Sandals<br />Sneakers<br />Chelsea Boots<br />Hiking Boots</p> <p><b>Neutral Coats</b><br />Puffers</p> <p><b>Accessories</b><br />Wedding Ring<br />Mixed Metal Watch<br />Gold Earrings</p> <p></p> <p>My wardrobe's neutrals are olive green, chocolate brown, cream/ivory, black and denim.</p> </p>