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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Planning for Fall https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php celia on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1547434 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:37:34 +0000 celia 1547434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This was a style that I coveted some years ago. In fact I am still holding on to my tweed vest although I haven't dress it in years. You made me think about it again so maybe I will give it a try :) I think that this concept makes perfect sense for you. Let us know what you find. Tania on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1547386 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:44:53 +0000 Tania 1547386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think these are all great options! I have a pair of lace-up higher shaft ankle boots (in dark brown) from Frye that are very comfy.  <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/courtney-lace-up/d/71065" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefryecompany.com/.....up/d/71065</a> LucyRose on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1547378 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:35:48 +0000 LucyRose 1547378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your description of your style. I worked at a school last semester for my education major, and I loved compiling elegant and scholarly outfits. My inspiration was something like Mary Poppins meets Annie Hall.  I definitely stood out from the staff at the school in the formality of my attire. I got a few omments along the lines of, "You don't have to dress so formally...", but I felt like it was part of my developing teacher-philosophy to dress with care and a high degree of professionalism. Plus I grew up in Europe and I have a different approach to dressing.  To make this long story short, I am totally rooting for your style. I have found some killer pieces on my thrifting adventures. The jewel in my crown is this beautiful Evan-Picone jacket that I bought at a garage sale. I had it tailored. I recommend tailoring stuff if you have vintage items that work into your concept.  Thanks for sharing!  LR Jaime on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1547092 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:48:31 +0000 Jaime 1547092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lace up boots were my first distinct style crush. I wore one version of the other constantly in my twenties and still have a pair in my closet. Good luck, plan sounds fab! E on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1547084 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:38:05 +0000 E 1547084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It was a knitting pattern that turned me on to WH13, hehe. And whee for binge watching! Since we're talking about Edwardians and opulence, you have read The Children's Book right? It starts in the late Victorian period and ends w the end of WWI, so it's centered around Edwardians and Byatt's prose is at its most baroque self. It's delicious! I love what RachyLou said too. I've never thought about wardrobe opulence, but now I see I'm definitely in that camp. Much nicer than having to regularly say I'm in the not-minimalist camp. Hehe Thistle on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1547075 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:26:53 +0000 Thistle 1547075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh, can't wait to see how your hunt progresses!! Angie on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546861 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:43:25 +0000 Angie 1546861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting. I see them as different style personas that happily co-exist  in one person's style. Why not! Really hope that you find these pieces, MG. It's a fun way to dress.  MuseumGal on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546858 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:36:31 +0000 MuseumGal 1546858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ smittie, my goal in life is to find a woolen tweed vest ... (I exaggerate only slightly) donnat, I am just contrary.  I if I see "Everyone" wearing it, then I don't want to wear it!   MuseumGal on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546856 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:34:42 +0000 MuseumGal 1546856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WordLily, I have actually stocked up on kimono type toppers this summer!  I love their boho/Edwardian vibe! Joy, you know, I've actually thought about going to a mens' department and being fitted for a 3 piece suit ... Alasse, of course I was hoping you'd comment!  OMG, that sterling heather jacquard boot skirt from LE is just going to have to be mine. Elly, isn't HG the greatest? You know Astrid, I think you already have a sort of (girly) gentleman vibe in your outfits. Ooooh, Jenn, I love outdoorsy bookworm as a descriptor.  And you know, I do have a pair of Born boots that are a lace up style brogue.  They are comfortable but not truly tramp around comfy, you know?  I want a pair of tromp through the woods comfy. E, thank you for mentioning WH13 to me earlier - I'malso on Season 4, have been binge watching for a week or so.  I knew you'd totally grok this concept. Suz, you know I do finally feel like I can start dressing for me - it's liberating! unfrumped, the Anthro pants are great.  Unfortunately, I'm sized out of many of them (and most mass produced clothing) so it's a little harder for me to find that sort of thing retail.  Good inspiration though! Cerinda - you know, I never felt more sartorially constrained than my 8 years in an Anthro program!  I started out wearing dresses and boots and blazers and people acted like I was wearing a ballgown and tiara.  I think they expected me to be in a pith helmet every day ... Diana, your knitwear has actually inspired me to take up knitting, although I don't know if I'll ever reach your level of amazingness ... Angie, I do hope the Edwardian Dandy look trickles into the plus size market!  But you know, I don't see it as a switch from my boho at all - I see it as a continuation - I think boho is just the modern expression of Edwardian, in a weird way ... Rachylou, I love that you too want opulence ... enough of this minimalist rigidity and discipline! donnat on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546854 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:28:09 +0000 donnat 1546854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it. I love the fantasy of it. To create the feeling of living in your own fashion world. Not following the masses. I try to go there myself a bit, but often just give up. I can see you in the style you described. Anonymous on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546850 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:26:10 +0000 Anonymous 1546850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How fabulous. Those beigy tweeds do indeed speak to me, as do thick woolens. I also like those close-fitting vests. Looking forward to seeing some of your finds! rachylou on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546823 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:00:03 +0000 rachylou 1546823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, since I was brought up Edwardian... yes! This may be a great moment for stocking up on these things. All the mags are yelling *tweed!* at me. Which seems very where-did-that-come-from to me, but love it. Angie on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546798 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:25:15 +0000 Angie 1546798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Dandy Edwardian is going to suit you to a tee, MG. I'm excited. Quite the change from the jewel toned boho we've seen you sport for a couple of years. Have fun putting your look together. I'll be cheering from the sidelines.  Diana on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546791 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:14:28 +0000 Diana 1546791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this look, although I think my interpretation of it skews more steampunk/urban.  Cerinda on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546788 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:03:39 +0000 Cerinda 1546788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE the clarity of your vision!  #4 leaves me breathless. Maybe we should start an OT thread on standards of dress in anthropology?  GAG, I am so OVER these rigid norms! unfrumped on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546787 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:02:57 +0000 unfrumped 1546787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yes! I do not have the exact same style goals, but I share your love of great fabrics, wools and blends, with texture and mini-patterns. That probably is driving my interest in the Anthro pants more than trendy cropped length issues. Anthro to me is a tantalizing retailer due to interesting and varied makers, with lot of color, natural fabrics, interesting designs but skew casual or "just plain weird" and the quality varies a lot due to many different sources. So you may do better with the more dependable brands, even Talbots (Talbots does tweeds and plaids that sometimes are very useful), Pendleton for their woolens , and AT for some, EF for some fabrics, hunting down the best colors and fits there and augmenting with more exotic accessories. Suz on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546770 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:51:43 +0000 Suz 1546770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your inspirations and especially the clarity of your goals and your decision to dress the way you wish (at long last) or at least closer to the way you wish.  I also love the LE boot skirt. I used to love wearing skirts like that.  E on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546749 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:31:46 +0000 E 1546749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh fun!!! I just recently finished watched Warehouse 13 (thru S4, since the final one isn't available yet) and loved HG's outfits. Also love all of the characters' costumes in Miss Fisher's etc, including Mac! So I definitely approve of your plans for the season and wish you luck in finding the right pieces. I finally found a vest/waistcoat that I feel good in during a thrifting trip in May and I've already worn it a couple times, on the cooler summer days. I think I'm going to knit one too... Anyway, I hope you continue to share inspiration and outfit posts w us! I read this before getting dressed for the day (I tend to read the forum in odd moments when I can't reply, then reply later when I have more free time) and felt inspired to pull out a paisley scarf and design an outfit around it, in a nod to Edwardian orientalist proclivities. Jenn on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546679 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:00:18 +0000 Jenn 1546679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been picturing my aspirational style as a sort of wild west meets professor (I've been calling it "outdoorsy bookworm), so I can definitely relate. My choices skew a little more modern than yours, but I think the trick is still to grab those elements that "make" the style without having it look costume. Eva does a really good job at that, and so does Alassë.  I've been stalking Boden as they roll out their fall line. They almost always have some great tweed options. L.L. Bean has some pieces with that Edwardian equestrian vibe. I have a wonderful pair of lace-up boots from Born (see find), but they're probably 6 or 7 years old at this point. Worth checking their line, though, as they often have similar pairs. Astrid on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546657 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:38:56 +0000 Astrid 1546657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can definitely relate - love your pictures and descriptions. Definitely a vibe I'm drawn to and would like to implement more often myself (in very small doses). Can't wait to see what you come up with! Elly on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546649 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:30:13 +0000 Elly 1546649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I can certainly relate to you on the "dirty/cold/human remains" level and that when you have the opportunity it makes you want to dress much smarter, even if you could get away with dressing down.  I also am a fan of HG Wells' menswear on WH13--- I could totally see you rocking those looks and I hope to see more options in retail this year since the "edwardian gentleman" and "eastern prints" are both things this Fall in fashion.  Alassë on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546636 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:11:49 +0000 Alassë 1546636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hopefully we're still allowed to comment. I especially love #1 & #5. Your fall additions sound wonderful, and exactly tailored to your style. I don't know what kind of skirt you're looking for, but what about these options from Land's End? <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-boot-skirt---tencel/id_289897">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_289897</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-boot-skirt---denim/id_289896">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_289896</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-ponte-a-line-skirt/id_289906">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_289906</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-boot-skirt/id_272964">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_272964</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-boot-skirt---herringbone/id_272965">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_272965</a> Anonymous on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546635 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:11:42 +0000 Anonymous 1546635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your style ideas. Try thrift shops for the skirt and check the men's for possible vest or suit. I have found lovely long black skirts, which could be easily shortened to a midi. Look at the men's shirts for something collarless ( looking oriental?) or with an oversized collar for more Edwardian. Antique malls may have those lace collars that women once wore and are easy to add on a crew neck pullover. Hats and bags too. If there is a shop that benefits palliative care or hospice, be sure to look regularly, remembering that things might be able to be tailored to fit. They are a good source of vintage and clothing in nice fabrics that was kept for "good". Word Lily on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546631 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:05:42 +0000 Word Lily 1546631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can definitely relate! The tweed, vests, the pinstripes, those fantasy boots? Yum. I love all the menswear aspects of what you're talking about. [HG has such great outfits on Warehouse 13!] I don't hear many specifics of the Eastern/Oriental vibe you're wanting to bring in; maybe a kimono-style topper?  MuseumGal on "Planning for Fall" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-for-fall#post-1546616 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:48:54 +0000 MuseumGal 1546616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is the first fall in nearly a decade that I have not been a graduate student working with human remains in an extremely cold museum.  My previous attempts to plan my fall wardrobe were grounded by concerns like "clothing must be sturdy, wash and wear, comfortable, and able to withstand climbing ladders and crawling under tables."  Also, most of the time I had a lab coat on, both for warmth and protection from dirt, etc.  I did accessorize with jewelry and scarves, but that was limited by practicality (and budget). Now I work full time in at a university in a professional (not academic) capacity.  Although my office is quite casual, and really, even my grad school togs look better than what some of my colleagues wear, I'm finding that I hold myself to a higher (or at least different) standard.  This fall, I want my clothes to look: simple but beautiful, well fitting, with an a turn of the century flair.  And of course I want to showcase my scarves and jewelry.  The Edwardian era, or Belle Epoque, from where I draw much inspiration/influence was all about beautiful textiles, a feeling of opulence, and an "oriental" influence and, frankly, so am I.   Here's what I'm looking for specifically: <ul> <li>A couple of midi skirts in plain but rich fabric</li> <li>One or two pair of trousers in a sombre but rich plaid, tweed, or herringbone, and in my fantasy world, they would come with a matching vest</li> <li>One or two chunky but elegant knit wraps/ruanas/capes</li> <li>A navy vest, a pinstripe or herringbone vest</li> <li>High quality, walkable leather boots that either lace or button up or have other Victorian details (my fantasy boots are knee high lace ups with brogue detailing, but I'm only expecting to find ankle versions) </li> </ul> "East meets wild wild west" and "Edwardian gentleman naturalist" are still good descriptors of what I'm after, but I already have plenty of wild wild west and naturalist stuff, so I'm looking to beef up my eastern/oriental, Edwardian, and gentlemanly aspects. Can anyone other than E(va) and Alasse relate to any of this?