https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:54:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099772 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 22:12:45 +0000 Brooklyn 2099772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m doing a slow shop too. But like Sally I’m looking to add jeans this winter because things are getting dire (I hate shopping for them so they don’t tempt me at all). I’m liking the roomier styles that are appearing and have just ordered some to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099714 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:29:53 +0000 Sal 2099714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I added two pairs of jeans last week to refresh for winter. I haven’t worn jeans for three months but when it cools down I will be keen.</p> <p>You are in a good place with your wardrobe so it is great to be able to feel<br /> Well set up for any occasions you May face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099711 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:25:27 +0000 Janet 2099711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! It's good to see I'm not alone.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also open to the possibility of buying a new pair of bootcut jeans in a dark but not super dark wash, if the fit and style is right to replace my wearing-out Luckys. Jeans are so hard for me that I'm prepared to pounce if the right ones show up in my radar. I'm wearing my denim a LOT these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099702 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:08:35 +0000 kellygirl 2099702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on Anthro! I don't even look at their emails these days. I kind of lump them in with Free People because they skew too boho for me. Like you, my wardrobe is in good shape. I did order a pair of Nikes that I think I can wear with wide legs but that's pretty much it besides the hat. I have to say the SYC has helped to curb my shopping appetite--realizing how much I have (of the same kind of stuff) was eye opening.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099700 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:07:51 +0000 rachylou 2099700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good report! I’m wanting to spend money on pretty things, but am trying to be good and think about how - and even if - I can use them. I don’t need more clutter... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099699 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:04:22 +0000 Cardiff girl 2099699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay to the anticipated demise of skinnies,l am with you on that and totally agree about holding onto the long boots,they are expensive to replace and always come back into fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099697 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:00:42 +0000 Angie 2099697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your strategy and thoughtful additions!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099663 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:50:14 +0000 Suz 2099663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashion sneakers would probably get more wear than any other spring item you might consider. Especially given a short season. Hope you can find some that work!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099646 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:41:09 +0000 AndiB 2099646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m right there with you. I bought a blouse in early Feb and accidentally bought a dress I’m returning. I have so many clothes I’m really on break for purchasing. But like you need fashion sneakers</p> <p>Time for an Angie round up!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099644 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:28:05 +0000 Roxanna 2099644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m also not shopping much and loving my closet lately. Thanks for the update on Anthropologie. I love earth tones and pastels, but have zero interest in boho. And honestly, I’m liking not buying anything right now.</p> <p>‘If spring shopping starts to tempt me, I just need to remember that spring here is very short -- it's no time before the weather turns hot and humid and I move to summer dresses and sandals.’<br /> - I need to remember this too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099641 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:23:49 +0000 Anonymous 2099641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spring shopping is a bit of a one off. The light is changing, so all the normal dark colors seem temporarily too heavy. Haven't found a good solution yet!<br /> Glad to hear about the bootcuts and coated jeans though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-thoughts-halfway-through-a-almost-no-shop-month#post-2099638 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:01:26 +0000 Janet 2099638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a half hour to kill yesterday next door to a huge Anthro store, so I risked temptation and cruised through. Actually a half hour is good in a big store, because it's enough time to scope out the offerings but not really enough to try anything on.&nbsp;</p> <p>The good/bad for me is that the spring offerings are not to my taste. Too many earth tones and pastels again. Oversized fuzzy sweaters, ditsy florals and odd prints, and flouncy shirts, which don't appeal to me. Lots of stuff that skewed too boho. Easy to walk by without an ounce of interest.</p> <p>However, the denim department looked interesting. It does appear that more bootcut and flare jeans are appearing at retail, which makes me happy, and I may have to revisit in a couple of weeks. There was a great pair of Paige bootcut jeans in a coated black finish, and also a nice dark reddish pair of Paige bootcuts &nbsp;-- something I haven't seen as all the coated and colored jeans seem to have been limited to skinny styles for the last decade. I hope the tide is turning away from skinnies! I'm quite tired of them, and have barely reached for them this winter. Most of mine are now hanging out in my holding zone. I've also barely worn my tall boots, but don't want to get rid of them because they're good with skirts in winter, and they may get worn more in years to come. Tall boots are tougher to fit (many are too short and too tight in the calf), so I tend to hang onto them for years once I find good ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>One of my favorite pairs of bootcut jeans -- one by Lucky Brand -- is developing a thin spot at the seam in the crotch. Unusual for my experience with them, or any jeans for that matter. And they've barely faded. So I may need to replace them sometime soon, which is part of why I'm keeping an eye on those bootcut denim offerings.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm in a really good place with my wardrobe. I'm able to pull together good outfits for the needs in my life without a huge amount of thought or planning. I'm just wearing what I have, happily, and not having any big cravings or desires to shop. I added a small number of new items in January and have been enjoying all of them.&nbsp;</p> <p>One thing I would like to add in the months ahead is another pair of good comfortable fashion sneakers. My old snake print slip-on sneakers are getting a bit old, and I think it's time to update those this year. I thought I might do that last year but put it off.</p> <p>If spring shopping starts to tempt me, I just need to remember that spring here is very short -- it's no time before the weather turns hot and humid and I move to summer dresses and sandals.&nbsp; </p>