https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 19:22:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378740 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 03:30:19 +0000 Isabel 1378740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit that is so funny!!!! I also wear concealer hiking and tent camping and waterproof mascara. I love the term for that, " glamping". I also always wear earrings ! Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378676 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:55:20 +0000 rabbit 1378676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I put on makeup everyday, even backpacking I gotta have my concealer and eyeliner. like you<b> Isabel.</b></p> <p>I do also wear aprons and fleeces, but I'm in and out of a studio that basically consists of rarefied 'dirt' all day long, so it's too much bother to change from studio wear to house wear, although I do make an effort of course&nbsp;whenever I leave the house or someone is coming over.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378519 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:32:00 +0000 Isabel 1378519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to say, in response to Rabbit, I finally came to a conclusion about my "stay at home" wear &nbsp;( which is A LOT , LOL ) . &nbsp;I have a couple of pairs of great jeans and ( for the fall/winter ) some great merino wool t shirts and a couple of cashmere tops. &nbsp;I wear these at home then throw on a topper and a scarf if I leave the house. &nbsp;This is really working for me. &nbsp;( If I am cleaning, I wear sweats and a t shirt or polar fleece ). &nbsp;If I am cooking , I wear a pretty, colorful&nbsp;&nbsp;apron over my clothes. &nbsp; I have also decided to wear some make up every single day. &nbsp;No matter what I am doing. I use a BB Cream, concealer, blush and I have learned to line my eyes ( a tight line , as it is called ). &nbsp;If I leave the house, I put on lipstick. &nbsp; I just feel so much better even just going to the bus stop. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>The other day my daughter came home from school as asked, "where are we going ? " &nbsp; I said, " No where." &nbsp; She looked utterly confused and said, " But you are dressed and wearing make up...we cannot be staying home ! " &nbsp; LOL&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378504 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:17:30 +0000 rabbit 1378504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting analogy, I generally rev the motor any time I leave the house on an errand, and blow out all cylinders occasionally on date nights. &nbsp; I work and hang out at home&nbsp;in 'survival' wear or demoted 'humming along' wear. &nbsp; </p> <p>The 'humming along'&nbsp;actually probably gets worn least often, maybe for outdoor family get togethers or visits to the garden center or something -- somewhere where I don't need gear but am not doing 'city' things.</p> <p>I suppose I could upgrade my at-home wear more, but I don't really see the point, I burn through it so quickly what with kitten claws, doing crunches and stretches&nbsp;on the back lawn, and messing around with mud.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378484 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:53:01 +0000 Isabel 1378484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOw, this IS interesting. &nbsp;Thank you.</p> <p>For me, I get a lot of "punch" for my "humming along" from my scarves and jewelry. I love adding color that way and feel that it really adds mileage and a ton of versatility. &nbsp;But I do like having my version of an everyday statement piece. &nbsp;Since I am a SAHM, for me it is just a happy color blazer. &nbsp;Sometimes in velour &nbsp;( usually a berry color ).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378480 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:48:39 +0000 Sadie 1378480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your comments.<br /> Suz: I am the same way with wearing "humming along" outfits most of the time at home. In fact I often feel a bit self-conscious adding statement pieces if ia am doing casual-at-home.<br /> Angie: your specs area brilliant idea for adding a statement piece with which you are comfortable into your more routine outfits. I have a gold and yellow watch-bracelet (Kate Spade) that was a gift that makes a perfect subtle statement piece that I can routinely wear. Thanks for the idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378432 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:34:32 +0000 Angie 1378432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice analogy. Thanks for sharing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suz hits the nail on the head with a common&nbsp;dressing challenge. That makes your hair - and if you wear specs - ALL the more important aspects of your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378423 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:59:32 +0000 thimblelina 1378423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I like this! I'm an inveterate hummer-alonger with survivalist tendencies aspiring to rev my motor more and maybe even blow out all cylinders eventually. Finally nailed my personal style statement. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378402 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:22:46 +0000 Tanya 1378402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a very interesting way to look at thigs.&nbsp; Thank you for bringing it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378400 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:13:51 +0000 Suz 1378400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an interesting way to look at it! The challenge, for me, is how to prevent boredom with a wardrobe of essentials and (much less worn) statement items. It's tough! I tend to wear the "humming along" uniform and add the statements only when I am going out -- and this can be really dull if you have a small wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks, Sadie!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378372 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:25:51 +0000 Jenny H 1378372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-take-on-statements-vs-essentials#post-1378355 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:37:43 +0000 Sadie 1378355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AmidPrivilege had an interesting post (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://amidprivilege.com/2014/10/0120-weekends-retirement/">http://amidprivilege.com/2014/.....etirement/</a>) that resonated with me (and my casual lifestyle) and it fits in nicely with the discussion this week about statement pieces vs wardrobe essentials.<br />The "Survival" stage is loungewear- enough said.<br />"Humming Along" would be wardrobe essentials (for me skinny jeans with long sleeve plain tee or V-neck sweater, sneakers).<br />"Rev the motor" would be wardrobe essentials with a statement piece added- such as a colorful scarf, top with some embellishment, color, or pattern, or "statement" shoes (like my&nbsp;snakeskin ballet flats).<br />"Blowing out all cylinders" would be true&nbsp;statement dressing- date-night dress with heels, dressy black pants with colorful/embellished top and heels- likely several statement pieces with maybe one or two anchoring essentials (black or nude&nbsp;heels, black pants).<br />Suz mentioned that she wears&nbsp;a lot of wardrobe essentials - for those of us who work at home, the "humming along" phase with occasional "rev the motor" opportunities would mean a lot of wearing essentials with occasional statement pieces.&nbsp;</p>