https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:12:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095575 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:17:15 +0000 Angie 2095575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With great love, there is always great loss.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095527 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:47:51 +0000 Bijou 2095527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jane - It is funny with the sleeves, these puffy sleeves I find easy to wear. When there was the fashion for draped sleeves, I found them terrible because they really got in the way especially when eating.</p> <p>Adriana- I hope you love your Furla. This is my first Furla bag and has been a real winner because it hold my phone plus a few essentials and lets me be hands free on a night out.</p> <p>Angie - I 100 percent agree. Whilst there had been real heart-ache at losing a precious dog, it was more than made up with all the joy and companionship. So glad that DS is the next generation of dog lover. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095247 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:47:06 +0000 Angie 2095247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And you're blessed to have been loved by Westies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095231 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:18:58 +0000 Adriana 2095231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leopard and red. Wow. And your little Furla bag looks very cute. I also ordered a red patterned one. I hope I can get my stuff in it.<br /> My unexpected workhorse is a midi skirt from Uniqlo. Fit and flare with a bit of stretch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095218 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:34:39 +0000 Jane 2095218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m late to the thread, the pieces are super - the colours are delicious! I love the sleeve details too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095200 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:22:11 +0000 Bijou 2095200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni - I hope you enjoy your Anniversary Day break. My red blouse does not have a gold chain - but I was wearing my mini Furla cross body bag that does have a cross body chain. Whilst the bag is very small, as it holds my iPhone, keys, credit card and coin purse - I am finding it very useful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095192 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:22:54 +0000 Jenni NZ 2095192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bit late to my comment- we are away on a lovely country farm for a long weekend. Auckland Anniversary Day is 27 Jan this year so possibly same day as your Australia Day. This is our relative’s farm, a cousin-once-removed of my DH’s. I hadn’t visited for almost 5 years but we have seen them in between. SYC for casual clothes has still worked for me.<br /> I love the red top with your leopard skirt! Does the top have one gold shoulder strap or chain? - very fancy!<br /> I don’t seem to have unexpected summer workhorses. Sometimes in winter I might, like a long ink cardigan this past winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses/page/2#post-2095105 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 12:09:11 +0000 Bijou 2095105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - Westies are my weakness. I have been so very fortunate to have owned 4 of these wonderful dogs. Each has had a fun and unique personaiity.</p> <p>Sal - I hope your summer holidays were lots of fun. We are celebrating Australia Day today.</p> <p>Wendy - that is a shame. The shop I bought my shirts from sold out quickly too.</p> <p>Nuancedream - Westie Bijou is impossibly cute - she has the best fur coat and it only takes a shake in the morning and she is picture perfect. For me, there is much more grooming involved!</p> <p>Shevia - you are so right. I think this summer, I am feeling like being more dressy and also more covered up than before, which is why I am less likely to wear my shorts and playsuits and gravitating to midi skirts. It is always fun to have a change up in style.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2095086 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:29:33 +0000 Jaime 2095086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful with Bijou! I am often surprised by what I grab most each season - and then surprised again when it changes completely the next year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2095036 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:40:42 +0000 nuancedream 2095036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous combination of red with the leopard maxi. I must steal that look for myself! I find that maxi skirts are some of my favorite summer hero workhorse pieces. You and Westie Bijou are so beautiful and photogenic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2095022 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:13:17 +0000 wendy 2095022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, thank you for the info. They do ship to the states. Unfortunately, they are sold out in my size. Disappointing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2095019 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:59:48 +0000 Sal 2095019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous photo - happy birthday!</p> <p>I can see why these are workhorse pieces - and it is great they both have a special aspect to them.</p> <p>I have rotated my summer wardrobe pretty evenly this year. Prior to Christmas I wore my dressier pieces and January has been very very casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2095007 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:19:56 +0000 Angie 2095007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou</b>, I LOVE your birthday doggie tradition and attitude. It makes my heart happy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094981 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:28:42 +0000 Bijou 2094981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff Girl - me too - I find it hard to predict workhorses, often I get surprised which item ends up a workhorse.</p> <p>The Cat - Birks are so classic and have great wardrobe longevity. My Arizona's have been going strong for over 10 years.</p> <p>SarahD8 - a pale pinky/lavendar cardi sounds delicious and perfect for warmer weather.</p> <p>Suz - Yes, puffy sleeves can be tricky but luckily for me, this one works and can be worn with the sleeves rolled up to take away some of the volume. Your workhorses are beautiful. I am so glad the PG boots have become workhorses.</p> <p>Kaelyn - I love those Blondo boots, how fab that they are comfortable and beautiful. Footwear is always my biggest struggle in terms of predicting what will be comfortable to wear all day vs 5 minutes in the shop.</p> <p>Rachy - I do love red. Must remember to wear that top over Chinese New Year.&nbsp;</p> <p>Kellygirl - the new workhorses are lots of fun.</p> <p>kkards - this is so true and the converse as well - the item that I think will be a slam dunk and yet strangely is not...&nbsp;</p> <p>Smittie - I love the pink colour. I think this shirt was the reason I picked pink as my colour for 2020 - I really love wearing it that much.</p> <p>Nemosmom - very wise words. I thought hard before duplicating the shirt and have to deliberately grab the blue shirt over the pink from time to time. Blue is one of my favourite colours and so good with denim so it makes it a pretty easy addition.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094977 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:34:04 +0000 nemosmom 2094977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW Bijou, these pieces are just gorgeous for you! No wonder they have become workhorses! Unexpected workhorses are the best.</p> <p><div>Buying duplicates can be super tricky for me - sometimes they get worn, sometimes they sit on a shelf and I have no way of knowing until after purchase!&nbsp; I duped a favorite olive sweater in navy, but the navy one rarely got worn. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Your pup is adorable!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094962 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:58:21 +0000 Bijou 2094962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sisi - the accessory is totally fab! Your gauzy cardigan sounds like a very useful piece.</p> <p>Lyn67 - I did have to laugh at myself, duplicating the shirt when I had the resolution of trying to buy different things. However, the blue colour was soo good too. I am definitely NOT buying any more LBDs, black knits, tops or jackets. I will wear and use the ones I have before buying more.</p> <p>TG - we don't have BR in Australia, otherwise I would be buying those sweaters too. I love them on forum members but I am very hesitant to buy goods online sight unseen.</p> <p>Synne - predicting workhorses is very tricky for me too.</p> <p>BlueJay - those cardigans are amazing. For knits to last so well over many years they really are exceptional items.</p> <p>Angie - it is a tradition that on my birthday I have a photo of me holding Bijou (DS was also in the picture holding Margot). It is lovely to look over the years and see us getting older together. In 2020 Bijou will be 13 years old and so I must make the most of her in her senior years. She is still as feisty and fun as ever.</p> <p>Joy - when I find a good light weight topper, it is a real workhorse too. Thank you for reminding me of that.</p> <p>Suntiger - I love how on YLF our pets are very special.</p> <p>JAileen - I really like the combo of red and leopard, but it is not for the faint hearted! I love seeing doggies on YLF too.</p> <p>Wendy - the blouse and skirt is by a company called Ministry of Style. I know they have an online shop and may well export to the US. FYI, Australian sizing is about 2 sizes smaller than US sizing. I am a Australian size 8 and a US size 4 (JCrew and Kate Spade for reference).</p> <p>Slimcat - it sounds as though we love the same colours!</p> <p>Barbara Diane - it can be amazing what becomes a workhorse.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094928 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:14:25 +0000 smittie 2094928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit is gorgeous and I love your hairdo!<br /> That pink linen shirt is TDF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094923 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:56:17 +0000 kkards 2094923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unexpected work horses are the best. Yours are lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094915 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:55:18 +0000 kellygirl 2094915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just gorgeous! You always look SO glamorous. Love your workhorses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094912 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:45:52 +0000 rachylou 2094912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You shine in colour, Bijou! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094898 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:38:20 +0000 Kaelyn 2094898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so good in leopard and red!&nbsp; And your sweet Bijou is so cute!</p> <p>I don't think I have any unexpected workhorses--I'm pretty good at predicting which items will get a lot of mileage and which ones will be a now-and-then thing.</p> <p>I do second Suz on the Blondo booties--I have the same ones with a different pattern and I adore them.&nbsp; I suppose they've gotten more wear than I expected (because they are just so gosh darn comfortable), though not substantially more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094894 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:25:42 +0000 Suz 2094894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look sensational in your skirt. Especially with red accents! Super fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>These are fantastic items and I understand why they have become workhorses. I am tempted to see if I can find a shirt like that myself, it's so lovely! Like you, I hesitate about puffed sleeves or those with a lot of flounce but something about this shirt truly appeals to me as well, in both colours! Enjoy!&nbsp;</p> <p>There is <b>NOTHING</b> I love better than an unexpected workhorse. It's just the best feeling in the world to wear it. You feel as if you have won at closet lottery.&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of my recent workhorses have been predictable, which doesn't mean they are ordinary items. Just that I am getting to know my needs pretty well, I guess.&nbsp;</p> <p>My most recent ones in Finds.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094890 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:16:28 +0000 SarahD8 2094890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are fantastic pieces! I can understand hesitating about the sleeves of the blouse but honestly the style looks very "you," in retrospect I am not surprised it became a workhorse.</p> <p>Most of my summer items that I would classify as workhorses are very much expected ones. But my most recent UNexpected summer workhorse is a very pale pinky-lavender cropped cardigan. It just seems to go with EVERYTHING! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094878 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:59:23 +0000 The Cat 2094878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your unexpected summer workhorses are elegant. How great that they are comfortable and versatile as well! I love items which are all that.</p> <p>My own unexpected summer workhorses are Birkenstock style sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094865 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:52:25 +0000 Cardiff girl 2094865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You &nbsp;look stunning in the leopard and red.Its funny how somethings turn into workhorses and others don’t isn’t it,l wonder why? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094835 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:16:58 +0000 Barbara Diane 2094835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the photo. Skirt and hair and red and red. Sooo good.</p> <p>I have a print multicolor asymmetrical top that I hesitated quite a bit about purchasing that I have to keep myself from wearing every time I need something dressier than usual but not extremely dressy. </p> <p>Sometimes items surprise me and become workhorses years after initial purchase. That happened again this past Fall with a black on black patterned stretch twill jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094833 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:07:22 +0000 slim cat 2094833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous in the photo - lovely doggy too ! Beautiful pieces in your collection.&nbsp;<br />I do duplicate the workhorses - just need to be in my colors ( aqua, baby blue, fresh green, navy..). Unexpectedly the cardigan I got with a mixed feelings became my go to piece in transitional weather - navy blue with white paisley print and slight boxiness in cotton/rayon fabric. It was the last one from mannequin and my size.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094794 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:52:36 +0000 wendy 2094794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your pup is adorable.</p> <p>Is that pink top available in the states? I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094790 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:47:45 +0000 JAileen 2094790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red with leopard is gorgeous! &nbsp; Bijou is too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-unexpected-summer-workhorses#post-2094775 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:12:35 +0000 Anonymous 2094775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit- and awww! With a small wardrobe, having non workhorses is pretty rare for me, so can't really think of anything specific. </p>