https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971700 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:34:37 +0000 amiable 971700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and isn't it so helpful to identify WHY you don't like something? &nbsp;I have learned so much in that department since joining YLF. &nbsp;It's very freeing to put my finger on WHY something doesn't work for me - then I can purge it. &nbsp;If I'm not sure, I figure that maybe it does work, and I don't know it - or maybe it'll work in the future. &nbsp;Once I understand that it doesn't and why, I can just let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971699 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:33:10 +0000 amiable 971699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous idea! &nbsp;Now I want to make a trip to the mall and photo myself in things I would never try on otherwise. &nbsp;</p> <p>And I do like #1 and #3 both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971663 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 23:50:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 971663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1 on you. What about the peplum style&nbsp;in a plain, stretchy&nbsp;fabric in emerald or wine red with your boots? That would make it more casual </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971567 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:27:55 +0000 Suz 971567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hil, what a smart experiment!&nbsp;</p> <p>I hear you on the peplum being too dressy for your life. And it might not fit your style persona, either. But if figure flattery is a goal, what others have said about a different fabrication and maybe a skirt/ top combination makes sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like you, I live a pretty casual work-at-home life. Granted, my daughter is a teen now so it's not strictly MOTG, and I also have a lot of travelling to cities where I dress up more. But most of the time I need quite casual clothes. And I got a knit peplum top that I wear with a midi tube skirt (similar to some of your pencil skirts, but longer) and I just love it. It is comfy, soft, yet has a bit of structure, and I wear it on its own and over shirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I realize my style persona is quite different from yours. But at the same time, I do think it's a style that may have more versatility than you'd imagine!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971496 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:13:10 +0000 DonnaF 971496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the peplum outfit on you, and I could see it in a machine washable solid or diagonal stripe that you could split up if you so desired to make it more *practical*.&nbsp; That much houndstooth doesn't fit my image of you, but maybe a smaller dose would work?&nbsp; Also, maybe try all over graphic patterns like stripes, checks, and/or polka dots, keeping in mind how you feel about the scale of the pattern and degree of contrast. . .</p> <p>I like to see you in color and love the colors in that floral shirt on you.&nbsp; Sadly, the *right* floral or other pattern with the right combo of colors can be like finding the holy grail!</p> <p>It was fun to see your experiments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971484 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:50:25 +0000 rachylou 971484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh, you know, you look - and would continue to look - smashing in all these things that we'll never see you wear again. Waaah!! Lol. But seriously.</p> <p>Btw, the peplum frock with a little bit of heel... that would do it.</p> <p>But Hil, what a brilliant exercise. I should do this to. I'm so locked in my little world all the time. It's always been a problem. I go shopping and the only thing I can see are puffers and cap sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971412 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:35:07 +0000 Helena 971412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree on #3 and also the peplum looks great - I know it's not lifestyle appropriate, but as was mentioned, perhaps you'll find a more casual version of a peplum at some point. Good for you for pushing your boundaries! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971395 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:15:48 +0000 bj1111 971395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That peplum s awesome. You may not love it, but it loves you...maybe not in an all over houndstooth.</p> <p>If this dress is too dressy, how about a peplum top in a casual fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971389 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:10:56 +0000 unfrumped 971389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the peplum dress too! Not sure what your needs are though.<br />The floral top is not so fab, but that doesn't mean you could not wear some other floral. However, I'm finding a need for less prints and more solids, so you may find that is more dependable, too--the material in dress 3 is neutral but still interesting.</p> <p>This is a great exercise--though takes time--as sometimes you will come across something unexpectedly brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971349 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:08:17 +0000 TraceyLiz65 971349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great expirment, I love to do this! &nbsp; <br />I&nbsp;agree the peplum really looks good on you. &nbsp;I love houndstooth, but this is too much even for me... I suggest revisting &nbsp;that &nbsp;to see if you would like it in something smaller like a jacket or skirt...&nbsp;</p> <p>Peach is not for everyone...</p> <p>Like the dress on you and that is such an easy to wear casual piece that could be very versatile.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with abstract flowers or perhaps smaller print that one is a bit much for someone trying to dip their toes into the trend..&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971348 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:08:00 +0000 rute 971348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's fun! I do that a lot and sometimes I have surprises.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971345 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:58:03 +0000 Anonymous 971345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind you in #1 I prefer the shape to the pattern on it. #3 is rather nice on you :)<br />Glad we won't see you in the others! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971320 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:06:43 +0000 Anonymous 971320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. I LOVE you in #1 by the way. It would be too dressy/wrong pattern for me as well, but it really opened my eyes about possibilities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971309 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:44:33 +0000 Anonymous 971309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like an interesting exercise. It seems&nbsp;like it worked, too. You learned a lot, yet it was not a "purchasing trip" so you stuck to your plan. Good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971306 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:38:45 +0000 Angie 971306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get that, Hil. You have to wear it - and not me! I just wanted to make sure that you knew how KILLER it looked, and that it was not a question of "I can't wear this style because it does not look good". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971303 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:34:46 +0000 Glory 971303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like the peplum on you - super fab body! But I agree that it doesn't fit the current lifestyle! Fun idea too - trying things you normally wouldnt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971300 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:32:24 +0000 Hil 971300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Admittedly, the peplum dress looked better than I thought it would - but it's definitely not something I can see fitting into my day to day life. It's far to dressy for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971290 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:20:03 +0000 Angie 971290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you wear the peplum frock extremely well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971288 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:18:24 +0000 Sanet 971288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like #3 on you too.<br />#1 - Maybe...<br />#4 - Maybe abstract flowers will be better.</p> <p>I think peach is a difficult colour to wear or maybe it is like yellow and one just needs to find the right shade. I steer clear though.</p> <p>FWIW, I have the same issue with Woolworths classic jeans. They make me feel super frumpy.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971285 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:11:05 +0000 shedev 971285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #3 looks good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-antidote-in-which-i-confirm-i-know-what-i-dont-like#post-971267 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:49:26 +0000 Hil 971267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So you know I posted yesterday about finding everything I love when I'm not actually wanting to shop?</p> <p>Today I took my kids to the skatepark at the mall and I had a bit of time to kill while waiting for them. I had a crazy idea - what if I went looking for things I would never wear and tried them on. You know - expand your horizons and all...</p> <p>And I confirmed the following:</p> <p>I don't like pattern all over.<br /> I don't like houndstooth.<br /> I don't think the peplum trend is me at all!<br /> I don't love pastels, especially of the peach variety.<br /> I'm pretty sure I don't like animal print.<br /> I don't do florals very well.<br /> Woolworths classic jeans have far too high a rise for me.<br /> I'm not sold on coloured or patterned denim.<br /> Button down tops are as hard to wear as they ever were.</p> <p>The only thing I would consider buying is the dress in #3. I chose to try it on because I don't normally pick items with a defined waistband. I actually liked the way this felt and would consider it if I were shopping. </p> <p>What do you all think of the things you will likely never see me wear again? </p>