https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:21:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087560 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:58:38 +0000 donnat 1087560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get that tastes change, and you have tons of nice dresses thst you prefer, however, that houndstooth number is outstanding! (Imho) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087538 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:19:29 +0000 Amy 1087538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, I think your tastes/needs are changing and that's perfectly normal. Let them go and don't worry for a minute about it!</p> <p>I don't find fit and flare dresses particularly youthful in and of themselves. The shorter length does read younger though.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087436 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:35:07 +0000 lyn* 1087436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the shape is too "youthful" depending on how tall you are - I think you can rock these out totally, Tricia! </p> <p>I just have a bit of trouble because I think they are too short right now for most of my work needs. I wouldn't hesitate to wear these to work if I was in a different profession, or if I was still a student.</p> <p>I wear tons of dresses with this type of cut though; and patterns!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087418 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:05:56 +0000 Mo 1087418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find it either youthful or retro (early 60's housewife). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087412 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 20:58:10 +0000 Tricia 1087412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2. I think you look adorable in these, but I definitely get not feeling it anymore. I would keep #2 for going out - especially with tights and boots.</p> <p>Do you guys all think that shape/length is too youthful? I'm in my late 30s, and I would wear that with no hesitation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087394 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 20:36:50 +0000 Astrid 1087394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please don't feel guilty about outgrowing something, it happens to us all! If you don't love and wear them anymore, let them go without feeling bad about it. I like the idea of keeping your favourite ones for casual summer looks or dating. And in a year from now you can always reevaluate those too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087363 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:37:37 +0000 Shirley 1087363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute. Can you wear them for fun outings? Otherwise, I say move on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087333 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:56:03 +0000 Anonymous 1087333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well if you keep two, I vote for 2 and 5 (unless you already have something similar in a longer length).&nbsp;</p> <p>I was going to say what Suz did, you're just growing up and it's all good. Pass them to a younger relative and enjoy being able to get a few new ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Mo, excellent point about not overdoing it on one trend or silhouette. I have <i>had</i> that morning when I'm suddenly sick of half of my clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087329 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:47:44 +0000 lyn* 1087329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much ladies; so much has happened in the work transition it is like I am growing up (bah, but I still like my Beanie Babies!!!!!)</p> <p>I guess it's part of living. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087321 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:38:55 +0000 unfrumped 1087321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree--I think you've moved beyond them. That's life and a good thing!<br /> If you have a fave for summer, or with tights/boots--but you don't need most of these anymore.<br /> It may be you want longer, or also some different silhouettes entirely. And longer doesn't mean midi's--sometimes just a little bit longer or more drapey reads as more elegant or professional rather than just perky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087318 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:35:42 +0000 Anonymous 1087318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Suz and Shannon said. You have become a professional and an adult. It's time to move these out for something better. They may be holding your style back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087308 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:24:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1087308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style is growing and changing lyn - I say let them go and don't you dare feel guilty. Growth and change is a good thing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087286 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:39:39 +0000 Suz 1087286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dr. Lyn....you are growing up!&nbsp;</p> <p>Take this with a grain of salt because it is coming from a ruthless purger. I would get rid of all of them and replace with ones that will make you feel fantastic <b>NOW</b>. I guess if you have one favourite for dates or summer days off, then keep (because they're cute, yes, and suit you) -- but otherwise? I say begone, and welcome the new.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087280 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:31:33 +0000 lyn* 1087280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah; I do have a slip. Great idea!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087275 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:27:16 +0000 Refugee 1087275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a light weight skirt that is a bit longer that you could layer underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087272 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:21:57 +0000 Liz A. 1087272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I honestly think these look great on you but a slightly lower neckline would be more flattering so I think it's ok to let some go. I like #4. Maybe keep 2 or 3 for date nights as was suggested. I will be forever jealous of your ability to find dresses that fit you off the rack... Broad back, small waist is a nightmare over here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087270 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:18:20 +0000 Aleta 1087270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always think that this silhouette suits you so well, but maybe as a&nbsp;professional woman the length looks a little short and girly, but for off duty life I think it is fine.&nbsp;</p> <p>For me I would say that I'm not loving #2 and #6, possibly because of the pattern. &nbsp;#1 makes me think of the summer,&nbsp;the others all look delightful to me although I think they look better with hose.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087261 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:06:55 +0000 lyn* 1087261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think part of the struggle is I want a fabulous purple fit and flare - but I hesitate to buy a new one because I already "have one" - but I don't wear the one that I have, you know? Ditto for navy and red.&nbsp;</p> <p>That is the only reason why I'd 1:1. </p> <p>Oooh, great idea to move them to the date/going out capsule! DONE!!! :D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087258 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:05:57 +0000 Mo 1087258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh, could you make some into skirts, and lower the length a bit that way? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087256 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:00:25 +0000 DizzyLizzy 1087256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would hold on to numbers 2 and 5 which are totally fab and kinda timeless but pass on the others if they've done their time. Do you need to do one in/one out? Will there be a gap in your wardrobe if you wave goodbye to any of these or the coloured ones if they're not currently being worn? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087253 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:59:02 +0000 carter 1087253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn*, these look so great on you. I do understand wanting a little more length/conservative silhouette for the office though. I think a couple of them still work for work with tights and a fitted cardi. What if you moved the others to date night/weekend capsules? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087252 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:58:43 +0000 lyn* 1087252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No chance on letting any of them out; it's a bit tricky ... but they're about 35" long and I usually wear about 38" these days; *grumps*</p> <p>Thanks :3 Maybe I'll try to find good homes for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087250 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:57:51 +0000 Kristin L 1087250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is tricky. Is there a way you can move them to where you'd see them more when you get into your closet? Or can you let them out a little to get some more length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087249 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:56:16 +0000 Mo 1087249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's inevitable that our tastes change as we grow. &nbsp;Is there any hem to let out in them? &nbsp;<br />I ditched 2 skirts when I first got back to FL for being too short and have been searching high and low for proper length replacements. &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp;I feel you. &nbsp;<br />This leads to me wanting more than ever to not go overboard on any one new trend or silhouette in any given season. &nbsp;2 or 3 should suffice. &nbsp;That way I don't wake up one day suddenly sick of half my clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outgrowing-old-favorites---feeling-guiltysad#post-1087245 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:51:46 +0000 lyn* 1087245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to 100% love these little fit and flare dresses from Closet UK. In fact, I think I have them in almost EVERY colour.</p> <p>None of them have been getting any love lately. They still fit me well, but I always hesitate to wear them to work because of their length, and I'm always reaching for something else.</p> <p>I think it says something about the state of the dresses in my closet when I try to go and find pictures of WiW and can only come up with 7 of them in the last two years.</p> <p>I think passing on the patterned ones will not be painful for me, but I do have a collection of solid coloured ones - red, navy, green, purples ...&nbsp;Should I 1 in 1 out them for something similar but longer length, or hang on to them? </p>