https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 12:54:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620531 Tue, 15 May 2012 20:12:36 +0000 rae 620531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for pink blouse #3! </p> <p>All your purchases look great, Tanya. The blue is so pretty on you, while the other top is a solid basic to let other pieces shine - and yes, another cocktail over here... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620468 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:04:31 +0000 Jonesy 620468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are leading a very glamorous life!! How fun! Scientist by day, jet-setting embassy guest by night :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620464 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:03:24 +0000 Tanya 620464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie! Now I need do decide between blouses #2 and #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620334 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:24:10 +0000 Angie 620334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, yes! I was thinking of the pink blouses that are slightly different styles. I vote those and not the coral. They are so you! </p> <p>Looking forward to helping you sort out your cocktail capsule, Tanya </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620301 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:10 +0000 Anonymous 620301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Tanya. I'll try a light weight topper. I have one in mind already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620279 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:57:07 +0000 Tanya 620279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much Angie!</p> <p>About the blouse: it comes in kind of a coral color too ( first pic here). I like it but not sure if it is the best color for me. But if this is the one you have mentioned I will bow to your authority. They also have two similar ones that are more purple than pink. Which one do you think might best?</p> <p>About cocktail wear: I will get started on that tonight. You can expect a whole series of posts from me on that topic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620259 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:41:38 +0000 Angie 620259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the sleeveless blue blouse, Tanya! Didn't they have it in pink too? I vote get the pink as well! KILLER on you. </p> <p>It's so fun to hear that you are wearing dressier clothes too. You love to wear those darlings :)</p> <p>I really like the jeans!</p> <p>Cocktail capsule: Lets start by seeing you in your lace skirt - and the VS high waisted style from long ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620215 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:10:26 +0000 Tanya 620215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much ladies! I am glad it appears I am making good choices. </p> <p>Re Cocktail wear capsule: there will be many threads and posts on this topic from me in the future, I just need to take a lot of pictures, and since most of the things are black, I need good light. My (fairly new) BF likes to take me to a lot of nice events, and quite a few of them have real semi-formal dress code, hence the need for this capsule. Kari, I am afraid my dance stuff are a bit too informal and sexy for this capsule, as most of the events are taking places in various embassies in DC.</p> <p>Manidipa, thank you for the kind words! I have sadly used about 75% of my summer clothing budget already, and I don't think I will be able to fill all the holes with what is left, but I am trying to do my best.</p> <p>MPJ, as I have already mentioned, I will have a lot of posts on cocktail capsule, hopefully will be able to start tonight. I completely agree with what you say, and in my case I think I need as many as 4 different types of capsules/going out clothes. Yikes! Luckily, I think I am mostly covered on all of them other than real cocktail wear.</p> <p>Mary, the tops are not really styled in these photos, but I would wear mostly untucked over pants, or maybe tucked into skirts. Maybe try a lightweight topper like a vest over yours? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620135 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:03:42 +0000 fashionista 620135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope your wardrobe holes fill sooner.<br /> And they are really great pieces. I like the pants the most. And that torquoise top is so cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620131 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:58:15 +0000 Anonymous 620131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your two new tops. I noticed that in both pictures, the tops were not tucked in or belted. Is that your usual styling? If so, do you ever find that the blouses make a pooch seem bigger (or draw attention to it). I am currently struggling with this issue. I just purchased a silk blouse that I do not want to tuck in, yet when I see myself from a side view, I am questioning this idea. Any suggestions would be welcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620098 Tue, 15 May 2012 06:28:18 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 620098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE all your new purchases...your wardrobe hole list sounds so much like mine! What pieces do you envision in a cocktail capsule? When I first started thinking about capsules, I had one "dressy" capsule that was supposed to be for church, date nights, girls nights out, etc. I only recently had the revelation that for church, the ballet, orchestral concerts and the like, I want polished, ladylike dressiness (dresses, pencil skirts, etc) and for more relaxed girls nights out or date night, I want sassiness and fun in the form of skinnies, glam tops, etc. </p> <p>Also, I thought ALL Hudson jeans had those flap pockets. It's funny, I think all the Hudsons sold at Nordstroms have those pockets and the ones on Piperlime do not (well, they have some "collins" style with the flap pockets, but also a lot without). LOVE the python print you got. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620074 Tue, 15 May 2012 05:15:44 +0000 Kari 620074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That turquoise sleeveless top is so, so, so pretty! It has one of those floaty fabrics that would work over skinnies but still drapes around your shape well, and would probably look great over straight legs or flares/bootcuts too.</p> <p>Tanya, I wish I had the lifestyle for a cocktail hour capsule! Could any of your dancing wear pull double-duty for this capsule? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620059 Tue, 15 May 2012 04:30:12 +0000 AJ 620059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kudos on the closet clean-out of 3 bags!</p> <p>Your careful consideration of wardrobe holes has paid off in wonderful purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620050 Tue, 15 May 2012 04:11:36 +0000 Beth Ann 620050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Double post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620047 Tue, 15 May 2012 04:10:39 +0000 Beth Ann 620047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're working your plan very well, Tanya! I'm particularly fond of the turquoise top -- love the color and the neckline. The jeans are amazing, and will be very versatile in your closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-620031 Tue, 15 May 2012 03:37:34 +0000 ManidipaM 620031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so impressed at how organized and disciplined you're being about this hole-filling, Tanya! I know how easy it is to go over budget after long SYC, when you can justify it with 'but MUST fill the hole' or to go a little mad in the shops after the abstinence --- yet here you are, thinking carefully and selecting calmly with a view to the long-term, and choosing exactly what's right for YOU. You're an inspiration and an example to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619964 Tue, 15 May 2012 01:35:56 +0000 jen 619964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very funny Claire! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619907 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:32:36 +0000 Anonymous 619907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, those are great sleeveless blouses for work. Good for you for tossing all the old stuff. I'm trying really hard not to be jealous that you need a *cocktail capsule*. I'd just settle for a cocktail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619887 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:06:07 +0000 jen 619887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jeans, my whole wardrobe are full of Hudson Skinny jeans, love 'em! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619879 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:52 +0000 Jonesy 619879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything looks fab! Love the blue on you, and the skinnies look great! The gold shoes sound awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619871 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:55:26 +0000 christieanne 619871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What smart analysis you did in figuring out what your holes and needs were - and the solutions are terrific. I especially like the new jeans and the turquoise blouse on you. </p> <p>For cocktail - what are you thinking? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619864 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:47:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 619864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great purchases Tanya - they look beautiful on you and fill wardrobe holes. You can't ask for much better than that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619857 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:43:27 +0000 Jjsloane 619857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Born are so comfortable. Good choice on metallic as well.<br /> Both tops are staples and fit you nicely. They look great for being cool in summer and can layer into other weather.<br /> The skinnies are fab on you so you are doing great at your assesment and hole filling.<br /> Ahh to have a need for a cocktail capsule. I used to have a closet full of cocktail dresses and now it's MOTG stuff. I never wore the cocktail dresses much, but really enjoyed having them in case the need arose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619856 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:41:00 +0000 annagybe 619856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619854 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:40:49 +0000 ironkurtin 619854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, these look like great basics. And that turquoise is a great color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchases-or-filling-up-wardrobe-holes#post-619853 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:39:07 +0000 Tanya 619853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done another round of closet purge for the past couple of weeks and ended up donating three large trash bags, two of clothes and one of shoes. I have also used to opportunity to analyze my wardrobe needs and holes and learned the following:</p> <p>1) My shoes situation is bad: a lot of the favorites that get worn constantly to work are in absolutely horrible shape and need replacing. I tossed some of the saddest ones. I also lack more nude/tan/light colored shoe options for summer for work.<br /> 2) Need some woven sleeveless tops and knit/casual blazers for my newly discovered summer work formula<br /> 3) Going out clothing (e.g. lounge): half of the time I would wear a skirt/dress, but the other half was always the same pair of skinnies - black coated ones. I was/am wearing those pants 4-6 times a month, which is really unheard of for me. So another pair of going out skinnies (something with a bit of an edge) was in order.<br /> 4) Cocktail wear capsule - I need to do a lot of work on this.</p> <p>So far I have ordered and received the following:<br /> 1) Born metallic loafers - substitute for bronze almond toed flats that I had to toss.<br /> 2) Two sleeveless woven tops: turquoise silk one from Banana Republic and white rayon one from old Navy<br /> 3) Hudson python print skinnies - since those would be worn a lot I decided to invest in premium pair. I have attached a stock photo for clearer view of the pattern. Styling suggestions are more than welcome! </p>