https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:06:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887655 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 03:34:03 +0000 Kari 1887655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Features that make it essential: the semi-sheer banding at the neckline and hem makes it dressier than a normal tee. It’s fluid but doesn’t dwarf me. It is a fabulous background for a statement necklace or scarf. It’s not super delicate and holds up well to laundering, though I line dry it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887653 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 03:32:20 +0000 Kari 1887653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you nailed it totally. </p> <p>And when the black and cobalt VC tops wear out totally-those are the colors I wear most often-I will probably wail. I haven’t found another top that I like as much and is as versatile. These babies are workhorses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887630 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:45:17 +0000 Suz 1887630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They might be what Angie calls "completer" pieces. I think patterned silk blouses are that for me. I <b>DO</b> need them -- they "complete" my outfits and while they claim more attention than my essentials, they are not exactly statements. But they're not essential in themselves.&nbsp;</p> <p>A few years ago a pencil skirt in a core neutral or colour would have been an essential for you, no?&nbsp;</p> <p>That VC top is great -- no wonder you duped it. What will you use when it's no longer available/ workable? What features make it so essential? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887625 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:39:33 +0000 Emily K 1887625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember, last year, when the essentials discussion came around, &nbsp;I kept trying to argue that if someone's style ALWAYS featured a statement blazer, then a category of "statement blazers" was a valid essentials category for that individual. &nbsp;Gradually, I came to understand that I was wrong &nbsp;If the item is the statement piece in your outfit, then it is a statement piece. &nbsp;Some of your pretty, patterned tops definitely look like statement items to me. &nbsp;FWIW, I think the essentials are a neutral backbone of items around which you build your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887623 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:25:07 +0000 Lynn 1887623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am still working on understanding essentials vs statements. Just wanted to say you have a beautiful wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887484 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:23:39 +0000 rachylou 1887484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, now that is the thing I’m just starting to get: Your mixed media top example. One shape, but certain bright variants float to the top as statements.</p> <p>But barely get, I’ll admit. Don’t think I can identify on sight. I really also like to stick to one silhouette and change up colour and pattern... combined with the fact that I’m a maximalist... and I feel a lot of the pattern/colour I wear does NOT in fact stand out much... I easily confuse myself (Angie probably either sighs deeply after so long or exclaims ‘this is why I have a job!’, lol!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887430 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:28:23 +0000 Kari 1887430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! That helps me revise/edit. </p> <p>So the way I’m thinking of it: I have some categories that are essentials (soft blouses, wedge heels, the tee shirts) that I’ve duplicated or bought similar items. However, certain of those items are more attention-grabbing and become a statement piece due to their color, pattern, or bold details (bell sleeves.) Even though they are just as essential as, say, a dark suede bootie, they are more of a statement piece. In contrast, the darker/solid/less detailed pieces in those categories are more background pieces and not where your attention is focused. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887411 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:05:00 +0000 Angie 1887411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did well, <b>Kari.</b>&nbsp;Nicely done. GREST visuals.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd take out the bright tops though - too much of a statement. Same goes for your bold blouses and wedged pumps. Try to be more specific about your essentials in those categories - and take the statement pieces out. (I know statements can be workhorses, but they can't be an essential and a statement, IYKWIM).&nbsp;</p> <p>Please pop the list onto the blog post, when you have a moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887338 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:44:23 +0000 rachylou 1887338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. These all say ‘you’ to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887301 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:51:06 +0000 Kari 1887301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Follow up thought/question: I struggle with whether a patterned item could be a staple or not. Because the soft blouses, patterned or no, are statement items I’m torn, but they are a HUGE part of my wardrobe and essential to its function, and I keep duplicating the same general shape/item in different colors or patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887297 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:38:28 +0000 jussie 1887297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your list and your finds. I can relate to it because I don’t really do blazers or tailored pants much either, but I still want to look put together and fashionable. And who doesn’t love a pair of super comfy pumps of wedges? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-essentials-2018#post-1887296 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:32:47 +0000 Kari 1887296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always interested in looking over essentials lists! Keeping this short so that it won’t crash before I post. Here are my current essentials:<br /> (My signature colors tend to be forest green, cobalt, burgundy, and now olive; Black has become my primary neutral.)</p> <p>• Moto jackets or open pleather jackets with a fun detail such as a signature color (forest green, burgundy) or cut (peplum back.) This is an easier top layer for me than most blazers and carries me through much of the year under a coat or as a topper on its own.<br /> • Slim or skinny jeans in a signature color or black.<br /> • A solid dark green fit and flare or sheath dress. An easy base to pair with a jacket, shoes, and a statement scarf or necklace.<br /> • Trench raincoat in a signature color<br /> • Wool coat in a signature color<br /> • This mixed media tee. I gradually brought all 5 of these colors, though the black and cobalt are worn more often. Super easy to dress down with casual pants, tuck into jeans, or dress up a bit tucked into nicer pants or skirt with a jacket.<br /> • Low, chunky, ultra-comfy pumps or wedges<br /> • Long beaded necklace<br /> • Suede double-zippered booties<br /> • Soft, floaty blouse (pussycat bow or bell sleeve)<br /> • Knitwear in a signature color with fun details such as a cool print or zipper detail </p>