https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:28:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have/page/2#post-2224536 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:00:35 +0000 Jaime 2224536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I am not sure I have anything like that - mostly because I spent my youth in sweatshirts and jeans and really did not have anything non-essential in my wardrobe for a long time. Or else I am totally forgetting something - a distinct possibility. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have/page/2#post-2224534 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:53:07 +0000 nemosmom 2224534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Corduroy pants! I got my earliest pair around age 7! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have/page/2#post-2224524 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:36:51 +0000 Sloper 2224524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A velvet blazer.<br />Some type of embellished top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have/page/2#post-2224512 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:05:21 +0000 cjh 2224512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pink pullover sweater, which is worn over a long sleeve button shirt, a long or short sleeved teeshirt, mostly in March or April when we all wish spring had arrived, but we’re sick of winter clothing and it’s still cold. I’m on about my 4th one, over the past 15 years or so.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224509 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:34:06 +0000 The Cat 2224509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun, thought-provoking thread.</p> <p>For decades, my wardrobe seems to have included these non-essentials:<br /> • Pink dress<br /> • Red dress<br /> • Blue dress<br /> • Multi-coloured summer skirt<br /> • Light blue and medium blue jeans<br /> • Pink tops<br /> • Red tops<br /> • Blue toppers<br /> • Blue &amp; white patterned scarves </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224505 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:52:54 +0000 Sal 2224505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, probably florals fit this bill the best.&nbsp; I always have a couple of floral dresses and blouses, and often skirts too.</p> <p>The black blouse is actually leaves and I think the green skirt is probably leaves as well but they both read as florals.</p> <p>Aside from the black skirt, the rest are statements.&nbsp; Some are workhorses, some are special occasion, one is sentimental (the green silk) and three are new to me for the upcoming spring/summer (hurry up!!)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224499 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:29:48 +0000 Angie 2224499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*slaps forehead*</p> <p>HOW could I forget about my red pants! That's a permanent fixture in my style too. And I only have one pair now. Usually I have two or three pairs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224488 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:43:42 +0000 Jenni NZ 2224488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t know? Nothing as far back as childhood. But certainly have been interested in shoes since at least teenage years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224487 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:41:38 +0000 Bonnie 2224487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you. Bijou, and Angie with red. I also have several red coats and toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224486 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:39:37 +0000 Anonymous 2224486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tie-dye items always seem to find a spot in my wardrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224484 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:36:25 +0000 Katerina 2224484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question! I am not sure whether I get the concept of essentials and non-essentials/statements quite right … Silk scarves have always played an important part in my wardrobe. In this sense they are essential to my style, but many of them are colorful, interesting patterns or unusual sizes - they are statement pieces. Other non-essentials I usually have in my wardrobe are jewel toned pants, metallic handbags and shoes, and black patent leather shoes and bags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224470 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:48:28 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2224470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably blue &amp; white patterned pants/shorts. I don’t have any right now, but occasionally forget that fact, because I do assume they’re there. A phantom garment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224462 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:31:19 +0000 Irina 2224462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I forgot - a pair of red shoes for summer, either sandals or flats.<br />In the 90s I even had a pair of red knee high boots! :)<br />One of my childhood memories is trying my Mom’s red, heeled sandals. I thought they were amazing. I was probably 5 or 6 years old at that time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224453 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:55:26 +0000 Jenn 2224453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a hard time thinking of anything because I don't have a lot of clothes in that in-between area between essentials and statements, but&nbsp;<b>Preppy Pair </b>got me thinking. I'd say my most enduring non-essential essential is some sort of patterned/embellished topper. I'm thinking back as far as a tapestry vest I absolutely LOVED in my middle school years.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224449 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:41:28 +0000 Tanya 2224449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I had to concentrate to focus on non-essentials.&nbsp; I'd say simple solid sweaters in some shade of purple and teal ( my signature colors), fancy black "going out" tops, light blue shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224441 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:26:39 +0000 Anonymous 2224441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Green tops- forest and olive. Well, green anything really! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224435 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:22:54 +0000 Helena 2224435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, YES!! That is it exactly ... it's like the sixth sense or something ...&nbsp;<br />"I see red shirts" lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224432 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:18:34 +0000 rachylou 2224432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, the red sweatshirt ‘showing up’ made me laugh because that is red and blue plaid for me. I can’t say how long this has been going on, I don’t think it goes back to childhood. I don’t really wear it that often and made myself stop buying it and thought I’d purged it… and yet it’s always there! I will be in stores and say to myself, ‘Wait! What is this in my hand?! How did this blue and red plaid get there!’ Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224387 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:02:06 +0000 Mainelady 2224387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leopard print in footwear, tops and outer wear are not essentials, but always have a place in my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224380 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:50:19 +0000 cat2 2224380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A long sleeve patterned silk blouse, a sweater with silk insets, and lots of full patterned skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224371 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:29:12 +0000 Preppy Pear 2224371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it’s pattern rather than color, since I wear mostly neutrals and fashion neutrals. I think I always have at least one plaid or checked shirt in my casual wardrobe, which are non-essentials, and one or two polka dot shirts in my work wardrobe, also non-essential.</p> <p>Love the photos, Helena and Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224369 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:19:07 +0000 CarolS 2224369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red seems to have the lead in this category! Awesome childhood photos Carla and Helena! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224368 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:17:11 +0000 Angie 2224368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena</b>, that's a distinct possibility!&nbsp;</p> <p>I see that <b>Lisa P</b>&nbsp;- like me - instinctively replied with most of her wardrobe essentials - and not non-essentials that are permanent fixtures. Very interesting </p> <p>Cute childhood pics!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224363 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:12:29 +0000 Helena 2224363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, that photo just made my day!! Sooooo cute!!</p> <p>The earliest evidence of one of mine is this gem from Grade 6 *facepalm* ... deep green sweatshirt ... actually I would wear this today (without the navy turtleneck underneath though haha) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224359 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:11:02 +0000 Anonymous 2224359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A denim dress, a sweatshirt dress, a black cashmere sweater, utility pants/"cargo" pants, a faux fur coat, black flat boots. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224358 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:10:51 +0000 slim cat 2224358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Navy/dark blue jacket with contrasting zippers ( white, metallic, etc. ).<br />Black graphic tees and collared shirt with relaxed fit ( couple times borrowed from my husband ).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224354 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:04:58 +0000 Carla 2224354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red shoes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224350 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:53:49 +0000 Helena 2224350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a interesting category and perhaps depends on the personal style ... perhaps since I am team 'quiet statement' I go to the same types of statements over and over since I am comfortable with them ... whereas say Angie, you have more fun with statements therefore you are more likely to find your "wardrobe stayers" as Synne says, in your essential category ...? Hmm, more tea needed for this pondering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224348 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:50:48 +0000 Irina 2224348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For years I’ve had some kind of jacket in olive, dark green or khaki in my wardrobe. My essential color for outwear is black and yet I so attracted to outwear in green. I currently have a wool coat, a cotton jacket and a short poly one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-essentials-that-you-always-have#post-2224346 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:47:05 +0000 Angie 2224346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena</b>, you rock that red! Glad it's a permanent fixture in your style.</p> <p>White shoes, pearls and bottoms = ALWAYS in my style, and dates back to before I was a teen. But those are essentials so that doesn't answer your question....</p> <p>I will high five you and <b>Bijou</b> right back with red non-essentials that are a permanent fixture in my style. They are statements, and particularly in coats, jackets, bags and shoes. I was wearing a red coat and shoes by age three.</p> <p>Currently in my wardrobe: </p>