https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:31:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping/page/2#post-2150998 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:18:20 +0000 Angie 2150998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE Uniqlo's Heattech thermals. The best :)</p> <p><b>Roxanna</b>, your rebound items are gorgeous! Desperate to see the purple suit and especially the pants in action. So fun!</p> <p>I am extremely consistent with my style and shopping. No COVID rebounds or style changes (accept for no lippie, rings, and I am always in sneakers). Just onward as always, and keeping my spirits up!</p> <p>Some recent additions! Dressy and the usual..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping/page/2#post-2150976 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:45:26 +0000 Roxanna 2150976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love hearing everyone’s recommendations for Heattech! They have Heattech jeans now too. Definitely on my list. </p> <p>For those who asked - the Zara cardis are not itchy at all, but lofty, light and fuzzy. No pilling and they look like new after several wears . I often thrown them in at my desk because the colors make me happy.</p> <p>The J Crew cardis Are double faced wool so they are reversible, which I love too.<br /> I love seeing ask your fun and sensible purchases! I think I’m done with purchases, except maybe for some Heattech pants down the road... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping/page/2#post-2150956 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:20:22 +0000 JamC 2150956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been shopping online though less then usual and looking more for stay at home, cozy, and warm.<br /> I bought a few of those J Crew cashmere wraps for gifts. Love the Zara cardigans but lilac is sold out☹️.<br /> For cindysmith and others looking for warm clothing, I have to recommend Uniqlo. Years of wearing heatech layering tops and bottoms but more recently fleece lined tights and heatech warm-lined pants, perfect for inside warmth and also outdoor walks or work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping/page/2#post-2150911 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 06:46:50 +0000 Greyscale 2150911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely rebound shopping. I don't need anything - it's absurd to buy anything dressy - but I'm itching to try out new blazers, shoes, all the things that are impractical for my new work-from-home life. I always get the shopping itch in the fall. The itch is more intense right now after 6 months of no shopping, but I'm still not going to stores, and I'm reluctant to order much online, so I'm keeping myself in check.</p> <p>I tried the plaid versions of that gorgeous purple blazer and pants in your finds. The purple is amazing (but I have no need for it). The plaid is a HEWI but sadly, not at all amazing on me (too bulky). Alas. So that's some money I don't need to spend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping/page/2#post-2150890 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:04:44 +0000 Janet 2150890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not tempted to shop at all now (haven’t been much tempted for the past eight months — WHO AM I ANYMORE?). But in fairness I am still on the road in camping gear. </p> <p>Two ultra practical things i may shop for once we are home:<br /> - A campground laundry mishap has damaged a pair of my Lucky straight leg jeans, so I might be tempted to find another pair after we are home, maybe. Good straight legs are pretty much my go-to now.<br /> - A mouse got into our camper one night and decided to render my favorite Madewell black v-neck tee unwearable. It also nibbled just enough damage into the neck of ANOTHER black tee (a brand new one from WoolX) to push that shirt into my sleepwear capsule. So I am down two good black tees, which are a staple for me. Doh!</p> <p>I think I’ll be on Team Rebound Dressing when we finally get home. After two months of camping/ranch gear, I’ll be wanting to wear my real clothes, even if it’s only to the grocery store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150724 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:24:08 +0000 Roberta 2150724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love seeing everyone's beautiful, silky, shiny, glittery, luxe choices!</p> <p>Your question points out how deeply ingrained a habit shopping is for me. I don't need anything, my closet is packed and everything in it fits and flatters, yet every night I sit down with my tablet for an hour of browsing. I see an outfit I love on someone (maybe one of you!) and go looking for the slim navy pants that I don't own, or the tweed hacking jacket I crave like I was Princess Margaret. And too often this year I have bought and returned, bought and returned. That makes me feel bad.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have hit the end, and a bit, of my 2020 budget, so I have to stop. <br />-giggles hysterically- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150715 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:35:52 +0000 Staysfit 2150715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you have some lovely new items! &nbsp;Your new coat is very elegant, and I like the soft color palette you are using. &nbsp;I have slowly gravitated towards solid neutrals while working from home. &nbsp;I love color, but feel it’s distracting when I wear it on camera. &nbsp;</p> <p>My big pandemic purchase was a discounted Tumi rolling briefcase. &nbsp;It will spare my arthritic spine when I go back to my workplace. &nbsp;Otherwise, I&nbsp;have made very few clothing purchases compared with previous years. Since NAS, &nbsp;I have purchased two Blazers, &nbsp;a pink one from Boden, and a teal/turquoise one from Veronica Beard. &nbsp;I also purchased a fun colorful knit hat to accessorize my cold weather gear. &nbsp;The rest of my purchases have been basics like bras,&nbsp;and exercise gear. &nbsp;Instead of purchasing, I find that I am editing, eliminating items I rarely wear and enjoying what I already own and like.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150708 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:03:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2150708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything in this thread was a blur after Bijou’s boots. Wow!</p> <p>...Now that I’ve recovered. I have been shopping but I’m being more practical than usual. I’m after flat, walkable shoes and tops in organic fibres for everyday wear. I also recently bought a lovely silk skirt (my not so practical weakness). </p> <p>Your additions are gorgeous Roxanna. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150698 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:42:42 +0000 Sal 2150698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and Bijou - the boots are glorious! Wow!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150696 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:41:59 +0000 Sal 2150696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice additions Roxanna - you have a terrific eye and I love your colour palette.</p> <p>I have had a good shopping year! Ironic but true. Lots of really well worn pieces and only one piece that has had little wear ( the hat below). Colours and shapes are mostly suiting me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150628 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:32:23 +0000 cat2 2150628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When we started WFH I had some noticeable gaps in my casual gear, which I filled in along the way. Now I am buying real clothing again if it’s in a style or color I am worried won’t be around much longer, which meant a couple of heavy knit short welted sweaters bought on massive sale and some teal pieces: a couple of jackets that will be my holiday gear this year, and both summer and winter weight sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150622 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:50:45 +0000 kkards 2150622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting... the longer this goes on the more thoughtful I’ve become on my purchases, it if won’t work for me today I’m not interested.<br />re rebound dressing, after the first 2 days of WFH, I’ve been getting dressed in “real” clothing every work day, i will admit to missing my dressier shoes, but not feeling that i want to wear them around the house.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150619 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:31:58 +0000 viva 2150619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Lisa, I'm also rebound dressing, but I will admit to a low level of shopping these past few months.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your recent purchases, Roxanna! The color scheme is so beautiful and luxurious (which seems on brand for you!). Can you tell me more about the Zara sweater? What's the itch factor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150616 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:13:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy smith, I’m wearing and loving my new Uniqlo airism leggings again today. They are wonderful and amazing. You must get some. </p> <p>Lisa, sending you good wishes for the Covid test! Things here are shutting down for the virus again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150615 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:58:28 +0000 Kathie 2150615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous pieces! Love the pine green cashmere wrap. I'm not buying much, and only focused on my actual lifestyle right now, so I've been browsing lined/cold weather joggers for outdoor exercise, and a new pair of jeans. I have a bunch of blazers on my Nordstrom's wish list, but can't seem to get excited about adding to my work wardrobe without having plans for where to wear the items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150614 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:56:18 +0000 LaPed 2150614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still not tempted by anything dressy or formal these days. My only October purchases were a couple layering tops to refresh my T-shirt drawer, since I culled quite a few tees over the summer. I’m planning to add one or two pairs of boots in November, and want one great piece of knitwear to help ward off winter blues. But that’s about it.</p> <p>Love the look of those fuzzy cardigans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150607 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:28:16 +0000 bella 2150607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been itching to buy some stuff but I think it is more out of pandemic ennui than actual need. So I am adding stuff to my virtual shopping bag but trying to stop myself from pulling the trigger. I should really do a closet edit first and play dress-up in my closet before adding anything new.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150601 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:02:50 +0000 Anonymous 2150601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not really rebound shopping as much as rebound dressing. I've got enough clothes to last a lifetime now. &nbsp;I'm craving dressier looks and have ramped up my game at work of late. &nbsp;I love how you've duplicated quite a few of your new pieces! &nbsp;Those Zara sweaters look great - and I must investigate. I'm stuck at home for at least a few days &nbsp;getting and awaiting a Covid test result, so some on-line browsing is in order &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150597 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:51:43 +0000 cindysmith 2150597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need warm things for my bottom half. I've bought lots of warm things for my top half, and I've bought some fun wildcard pieces for my top half. I need to stop buying those things and start being more practical. I did buy some delightful soft, squishy, warm pajamas to help me get through winter whilst living in an RV. Now I need some warm leggings or flannel lined jeans or something for keeping my legs warm at work. It's full-on firewood season and I'm going to have lots of days like yesterday: wet, rainy, cold, gross, grey, long. I've got good footwear for winter, but nothing for my legs beyond jeans and joggers. I need base layers, and I need them ASAP. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150575 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:44:43 +0000 always trying 2150575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the cropped jackets.&nbsp; I too am craving some real shopping.&nbsp; Pther than my skimmer shorts in the summer I havn't bought anything.&nbsp; Love cropped cardis, but still holding off buying.&nbsp; My 2 pairs of PJ's are coming tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150562 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:52:16 +0000 nemosmom 2150562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Your new pieces are great and don't look too dressy IMO. I can see all of them working beautifully with your palette, too!&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's funny, since the pandemic forced everyone to stay home (some longer than others), it seems like retailers have started offering more elevated(?) lounge pieces, and I have been taking full advantage of that.&nbsp; My at-home capsule has always been more of an afterthought - or, where old tees go to die, so it feels good to acquire pieces with more intention.</p> <p>I edited out several tatty sweaters and unworn toppers at the beginning of the season; I picked up some secondhand replacements in fun colors like kermit green and teal. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150560 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:49:43 +0000 Anonymous 2150560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not at all. I have so much nicer stuff I'm not wearing as much as I used to, and can't justify more. Especially if I get laid off and (hopefully) switch careers. Nearly everything I've bought has been basics and gear this year. If I buy anything more it'll be cold weather gear or essentials like ponte pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150544 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:52:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liesbeth, that shoe looks like it’d be a workhorse for me. If I can’t figure out slip-ons for me, I might try those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150539 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:56:46 +0000 Liesbeth 2150539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 'pandemic fashion' curve so far is different than yours, but I find it very interesting to read everyone's experiences. I fully expect rebound shopping when it is really over but that's sadly many months away.<br />I'm actually proud of myself for shopping quite reasonably during these times even when fantasy shopping and overbuying is a very tempting diversion (and I'm very prone to that). I have added mainly practical fashion purchases and have moved back towards dressing 'in real clothes' pretty early. While I made maximal use of my casual wardrobe in the spring and summer, I'm even wearing some of my actual workwear again by now (like trousers and dresses). Apart from the shoes below I've worn all of my new purchases - some less than I expect to wear them when I go back into the office, but still worn!<br />Not to gloat at all, but for me it works to keep a tight budget and wardrobe during times when I just cannot deal with excessive laundry and overflowing closets. Just dressing nicely without much fuss makes me happy at the moment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150531 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:45:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That warm cardi in a warm rose color looks so nice. </p> <p>My first thought was that I haven’t done this, because I haven’t been shopping for clothes at all. Then I remembered that my response to holes in my underwear has been to pour over websites of fancy lingerie makers, and I’ve even started going to shops to look at the stuff. Last time I looked at any of this I was pregnant, so 18 years ago. Your “rebound” theory is as good a explanation of why I’m interested in it now as any. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150525 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:46:42 +0000 anchie 2150525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice collection that can go distance.</p> <p>I am finding myself in opposite position. I am shopping for boring essentials. I let my wardrobe go out of balance because I was attracted to all the colorful goods and now have a problem with making outfits that are not completely crazy </p> <p>I am working in office so my shopping is not actually affected by pandemic so far. But considering situation that may change </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150524 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:37:07 +0000 rachylou 2150524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheer, overlay dresses. The sort of thing you’d only wear if you were starring in a perfume commercial. I have not yet bought, but... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150520 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:51:23 +0000 slim cat 2150520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sneakers in metallic colors - waiting on ECCO Flexure runner in Fig Metallic. Fingers crossed - they would fit my high arch.<br />@Roxana - &nbsp;love your purple suit - such a great color!<br />@Bijou - &nbsp; awesome boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150515 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:25:23 +0000 Jaime 2150515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am dying to go thrifting but stores have been closed for 6 or so weeks. I am definitely in a more blazer than sweater mood too. Although the J crew sweater blazer looks very interesting! But I want to see all of this on you! A little outfit prep for later? :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pandemic-rebound-shopping#post-2150511 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:21:44 +0000 Carla 2150511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not shopping for clothes at all!&nbsp;My last purchases were a scarf and shirt thrifted in early September.&nbsp; I just did a closet audit/edit and I’m trying to figure out what I need/want going forward. &nbsp;I’d like to get some ‘trendy’ items, but I haven’t identified any specific thing(s). &nbsp;I’m sorely tempted by Chris’ bronze puffer -&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-petite-overcoat-and-puffer-jacket">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....fer-jacket</a></p> <p>@Roxana - &nbsp;I’m digging a palette similar to yours and have mustard, olive, and lavender in heavy rotation.</p> <p>@Bijou - that’s some piece of art!</p> </p>