https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:50:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1876590 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:26:17 +0000 Lynn 1876590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie- I see that this thread is from a year ago but I am so very glad this thread revived. I really really really like your style. You are now officially a style muse for me.&nbsp;I am going to bookmark this thread to really study your outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>I said on Sterling's recent thread that I don't like toppers but I was referring to blazers and cardigans. I would wear all your toppers. I especially like the capes. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Off to look at your other WIW's. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1876492 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:33:16 +0000 Mainelady 1876492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new red topper looks beautiful on you! The color, the lines, the proportions make all of your black and white essentials look super stylish. Every outfit is a winner, but I really like the faux leather leggings. Those would be work horses in my wardrobe.<br /> I only plan capsules for travel, or going to our cabin. I keep some clothing at the cabin, so only take a small capsule of items I can mix and match with what I already have there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1876433 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 03:00:57 +0000 virago 1876433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a longtime lurker/new member with a serious yearning for a Prairie Underground hoodie, I feel inspired by this capsule! The color and fit of the Heart boiled wool topper are driving me to eBay and Etsy to track down something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1757256 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 21:13:33 +0000 Barbara Diane 1757256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bonnie</b>, I love the coat and how you made so many great outfits with black, white and the topper.<br /><b>Firecracker</b>, I also appreciated seeing your packing list.</p> <p>Both of your posts show me how to pack in a carryon and have a varied wardrobe. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1755007 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:59:54 +0000 lyn67 1755007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now, this is where you can see one's individual style! Great choice, love the color and the cut, fit is perfect-so enjoy your &nbsp;FabNew Coat, Bonnie!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1754869 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:51:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1754869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad it gave you some ideas, Bonnie!<br />Wow, 21 days is a long time to pack for in a carry-on bag. But if you take my 3 x 3 x 2 capsule, it yields 18 outfits, and that's just counting the ones that involve a bottom, top, and topper. If you had one more actual topper--a jacket that goes with all the tops--you'd have 27 3-piece outfits. And then there are the outfits that could be created with two pieces and a scarf. . . . So it's totally doable. I'd say packing more scarves and some interesting jewelry will help make the outfits feel less alike, too. Plus, what I found with my capsule is that having a palette that coordinated but that wasn't completely tonal (i.e., not all black, white, gray) also made me feel less bored with the selections. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1754745 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:48:29 +0000 Bonnie 1754745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker: This is a great list and I can see how it worked for you. I'm planning a 21 day trip in late April and will only have carry on luggage. I like the idea of bringing a raincoat, chambray shirt, and two pullovers as toppers. On my last trip I brought a raincoat, fleece jacket, knit jacket, and sport vest and wore them as layers and by the end of the trip, I was sick of them having worn them every day for 21 days. Toppers are essential but take a lot of room. Thanks, you've given me ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1754668 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 04:45:40 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1754668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, I wish I had pictures of that capsule, but I don't. However, I can still remember the basic idea: <br />- black skinny jeans<br />- black skinny pants<br />- wine skinny cords<br />- wine silk blouse<br />- black, wine, blue, aqua print silk blouse<br />- chambray shirt<br />- wine pullover sweater<br />- aqua pullover sweater<br />- several camisoles<br />- two scarves<br />- two pairs of shoes<br />- one packable raincoat <br />- pjs, underwear. No workout gear, because sightseeing involved lots of walking. <br />The chambray shirt and two pullovers doubled as tops and toppers. I felt I had plenty of outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1754548 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:14:45 +0000 Bonnie 1754548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris987: Thank you. What a nice comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1754547 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 21:13:12 +0000 Bonnie 1754547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: Thank you so much. I love the color, too. The topper is made of boiled wool and does look a bit arty, especially since it's sewn inside out with no lining. I don't think it's waterproof.&nbsp;</p> <p>shevia: Thank you. I think it will be a useful and fun capsule.</p> <p>Kaelyn: Thank you. I have two distinct wardrobes: hot weather capsule and mild weather capsule and I like dressing in uniforms, too. In hot weather I wear a tunic or button down with crops and sandals or sneakers; and mild weather, I wear a topper, a column of color, and boots or sneakers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Joy: Thank you. Angie has wonderful ideas and I try to copy her, too. I deliberately shopped for a red topper that was casual but a bit dressier than I have and it made shopping so much easier than my usual method of random shopping. And yes, a wardrobe hole was discovered, more long interesting necklaces to wear with turtlenecks.</p> <p>Firecracker: Thank you. I looked at Angie's two week packing post and learned a lot. I'm impressed with your 10 day packing capsule, too. I'd love to see what you packed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Brooklyn: Thank you. I know exactly what you mean by shopping more from the heart than the head and DH is a great enabler. That's one of the reasons I love YLF, I get practical advice.</p> <p>unfrumped: Thanks.</p> <p>alaskagirl: Thank you. I went to the Prairie Underground site and they have wonderful things.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie: Thank you so much. I'm glad you approve.</p> <p>Peri: Thank you. The Fly London boots were comfortable from the first and real workhorses for me this year. I don't have fussy feet, just kind of wide feet that are not wide enough for wide shoes/boots.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper/page/2#post-1754540 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:44:51 +0000 Chris987 1754540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fab! And so you!&nbsp;I love that every piece is not too simple or basic, all of them having something interesting going on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754466 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:07:54 +0000 Peri 1754466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this, especially #3! You look so fun, and that red topper is wonderful.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can you tell me about the Fly London boots? How are they on cushion and support? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754461 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:01:49 +0000 Angie 1754461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer Sensational Coat. Love all the outfits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754387 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 06:02:18 +0000 catgirl 1754387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Have I mentioned Prairie Underground to you before? They are pricey but I think their styles would suit you so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754375 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:14:16 +0000 unfrumped 1754375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754369 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:00:37 +0000 Brooklyn 1754369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coat is beautiful on you Bonnie. I especially like it with the cropped pants and the leather pants. I am not much of a capsule person but am working on one for an upcoming holiday. They make a lot of sense. I think I have a tendency to shop more from the heart than the head, so capsules are hard for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754367 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 04:58:10 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1754367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long cardi is beautiful on you--what a great style and color! The outfits are so cool--I like your different black pants that create a diverse set of looks while being totally mixable. <br />I use capsules when I travel. I try to follow Angie's guideline of having every top go with every bottom and every topper, for maximum outfit creation. The first time I tried it was a 10-day trip; I packed successfully in a carry-on bag, with three pants, three tops, and two or three toppers. It was a total revelation for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754364 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 04:44:57 +0000 Anonymous 1754364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new topper is the star of every outfit. I love the color on you and that it is different in style and color from your other toppers.<br /> I find masking capsules very helpful in msny ways. What I took away from Angie's examples was to be sure to have variety in proportions and styles, such as to include some tops that are woven, some that are knits, different lengths and some pattern. Also think of what accessories and footwear will work well with your capsule. Design it for a certain season and level of casual/dressy or include a range of possible event scenarios if using it for a trip. I usually find my wardrobe holes when trying to make a capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754355 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 04:24:04 +0000 Kaelyn 1754355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some serious boots and harem pants envy right now. &nbsp;You're really rocking them! &nbsp;And the red topper is, of course, fantastic. &nbsp;I love it with your lipstick color. &nbsp;I like your other toppers, too, especially #3 and #5.</p> <p>I like the idea of capsules, but I'm definitely still learning. &nbsp;I have some mental capsules for certain items that are harder to style and I have some "uniforms" (like sneakers + skinny jeans + tee + flannel shirt, sleeves rolled for the average fall day here in Georgia). &nbsp;I have a teeny tiny closet right now so it's harder to organize by capsule, but I'm trying to work out a good way to work on creating some for this winter. &nbsp;My mind works better on capsules by item type--my "shoes" capsule needs some work (unsurprising, given how large my feet are and how picky I am about shoes), but my "coats" capsule is almost perfect. &nbsp;I can think right now of everything I own in those capsules because I just group things together that way automatically. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754335 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 03:43:14 +0000 Jaime 1754335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great coat and great combinations of pants and boots to go with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754305 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 01:57:32 +0000 Suz 1754305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, that is an amazing colour on you! Wow. Cranberry red is one of my absolute favourites. The seam detailing is also wonderful. Is it water resistant?&nbsp;</p> <p>The outfits are all fab, and so are the Bosch Docs. Wow!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Your arty side is really becoming clarified. Love all your other toppers on you as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754304 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 01:42:59 +0000 Bonnie 1754304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>El Cee: Thank you. #2 was from Anthro bought two years ago. You have a beautiful collection of ponchos and toppers. They are so useful for adding another layer for cold weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>rachylou: Thank you. I loved your Thanksgiving outfit!!</p> <p>UmmLila: It's not Prarie Underground but I checked their website and they have wonderful things. I got it from a local boutique and I think it's made in Germany, a brand called Heart. I thought a winter capsule would be useful because I could use the same pants, tops, and shoes for multiple outfits - just change the topper. I do plan to take it on my winter trip to So. CA where the weather can be changeable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754282 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:42:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1754282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that a Prairie Underground jacket, btw?</p> <p>I really only think in terms of capsules for travel purposes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754264 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:02:43 +0000 rachylou 1754264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such pretty toppers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754260 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 23:21:25 +0000 El Cee 1754260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have some fabulous toppers, Bonnie. The second one is beyond gorgeous. Where did you find that piece? We are twins on #3 -- I have the same poncho. &nbsp;(I believe Janet has this poncho too.) I will be very interested to hear how the capsule strategy works for you. I really like the idea you mentioned about creating and using multiple capsules over a season to prevent closet boredom.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754256 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:56:09 +0000 Bonnie 1754256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ledonna N.: I would love to see your capsule.</p> <p>Janet: Thanks. I think we have the same jeans from Anthro. We are going to England for three weeks in April and would love to hear how your packing. works out.</p> <p>cynthiawalkersmith: This is an interesting topper. I've never had anything like it. Powerful is good.</p> <p>chewyspahegetti: Thank you. You're a good daughter.</p> <p>Diane G: Thank you. These are my new pants and I'm not sure I've got the length right yet. Maybe Angie will chime in.</p> <p>Mirjana: Thank you. I like #4, too.</p> <p>JAileen: Thank you. It is boiled wool and I like toppers with personality, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>All: Here are some of the other toppers in my capsule.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754243 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:05:34 +0000 JAileen 1754243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a very cute coat. Is it boiled wool? I really like your plan, with the toppers adding the personality to the outfit. I think I kind of do it, but not as successfully as you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754241 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:02:04 +0000 Mirjana 1754241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful red coat and great capsules. I especially love with cropped pants, my favorite is#4,but all are nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754237 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:59:16 +0000 Anonymous 1754237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that topper Bonnie. Such a great colour and I particularly like it with the cropped and slightly flared pants in #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-red-topper#post-1754227 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:23:50 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1754227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your red topper, and that looks like a great capsule. Most weekends, I pack a bag and head to my parents- so I am constantly putting together capsules. </p>