https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 10:04:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1614536 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:42:27 +0000 Ginger 1614536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like a cheater, benefiting from your Lessons Learned while able to head directly into my own summer. :)&nbsp; I need to do a major closet review, but after that I'll be putting together a key list of my own, like yours.&nbsp; My hot summer is from about mid-June to mid-September, give or take a month on either end. I like a large wardrobe to keep from dying of boredom as well as heat. But there are definitely improvements I can make, and some key basics that could add a lot. Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1614367 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 03:50:46 +0000 Cerinda 1614367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the timely reminder to take stock of this season --really figure out the lessons learned-- before getting to caught up in planning next (snowdrops and crocuses blooming; daffodils up)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1614320 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 02:02:09 +0000 Anonymous 1614320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, Anne. By anyone's standards you have not bought yourself very much at all! I say 'go for it!' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1614317 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 01:52:11 +0000 Sal 1614317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Anne - your temperatures are much higher. &nbsp;We can have some humid days like in the weekend - 32 degrees and humid, but that is a rarity. &nbsp; I agree - waistbands are the worst!! &nbsp;</p> <p>It is hard to get the balance between cool and comfortable, and presentable. &nbsp;That is where thin cottons are really great.</p> <p>I have added to my dressy clothing this summer more than my casual - this season for casual I have only added only one pair of shorts, and one dress that crosses over between work and home. &nbsp;</p> <p>However, I did bring two pairs of ankle pants, black heels, a black knit smart tank, a bolero and a dress for a wedding into the house. &nbsp;But next summer my casual at home/beach wardrobe will be looking very tired!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613951 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:08:26 +0000 rachylou 1613951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big family! Of course, maybe I should mention that the minimum didn't help entirely. The next year I got a giant poster George W. Bush... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613889 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 04:25:33 +0000 anne 1613889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helen&nbsp; - Deb has got some great comfortable shoes from Rivers - they can be a good option. I have such annoyingly problematic feet - I tried on those Ziera sandals I was keen on and even they weren't comfy! (so at least I've stopped wanting them)</p> <p>Thanks for the shoe recommendations - I'll check them out (I have had a good pair of Diana Ferrai sandals in the past)</p> <p>Rachylou - I've never heard of that for gifts!! (Mind you mugs are always welcome at my place as we have a high breakage rate)</p> <p>Brooklyn - you give me encouragement with those examples. I had NO idea that shops like that would sell things so cheaply!</p> <p>On getting somethings new now - that a couple of you&nbsp;suggested. Am not so keen (despite bargains) for 2 reasons - one is that buying at this point is a common factor in several of my bad purchases, the other is that it doesn't so easily fit in to the plan to buy at the beginning of a fashion cycle.</p> <p>Smittie - I can NOT handle humidity! My sympathies. Our heat is dry. I did buy a couple of new kind of tee shirts this summer.</p> <p>Just to add a little extra info, I wanted to say that I'm pretty much proposing more expenditure in this area! Necessary because I've only bought quite small amounts in this area<br />this summer (4 items)<br />previous&nbsp;summer (that was supposed to be my big restocking year for that capsule) 5<br />one before (3 )<br />One before - possibly none? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613830 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:31:19 +0000 Anonymous 1613830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>,I am.in a similar situation. I really want to expand my summer casual capsule and am looking for some ideas. </p> <p>Anne, I think spending a little more per item is good. But replenishing t-shirts/tanks with new ones yearly makes a quite a difference to your fabulousness (colours are bright and true, graphics are not all scaly, blacks are really black, shape is still good).</p> <p>As far as shoes, definitely get yourself a good pair, because shoes are one of the only elements that can show style in the summer. A nice change from jandals/flip flops </p> <p>My summers are less hot than yours but so very HUMID. A typical day might be 26 with humidity (so more like 32).</p> <p>ETA: I agree with B. And Sally that you can have many of your summer clothes for quite cheap, so spending a little more on summer things is really not much more at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613828 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:26:22 +0000 Brooklyn 1613828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I agree with Sally that summer gear can be picked up pretty cheaply. Last year I got 2 dresses from metalicus that cost $35 each and I have worn them a lot this summer. They are always having sales. And Decjuba currently has lots of summer stuff on sale for $30 each (including the knit top I wore in my last wiw which I thought was a bargain for $40!). I try not to spend too much on summer stuff because it gets such a thrashing (because of the frequent washing) but shoes are a bit different IMO. Maybe you could shout yourself something now. Lots of hot weather left yet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613635 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 17:10:54 +0000 rachylou 1613635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sandals are brilliant. I think your resolutions have merit if they can get results like that. </p> <p>And to support the case: My family had to institute a minimum for our Xmas gift exchange. No one wanted another mug! Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613544 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:50:13 +0000 anne 1613544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally I have a suspicion that NZ hot summer and our hot summers are different creatures! &nbsp;Above a certain point ankle pants and maxi dresses are too hot, along with anything with sleeves, collars, waist bands...<br />Hot summer isn't monolithic; before the current heatwave we have some quite cool maximums - mid 20s, and often there's only a couple of hot days in a town and then some cooler one - 31 to 34 &nbsp;would be <br />typical.</p> <p>DH has just come home, so will write more tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613540 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:44:34 +0000 shedev 1613540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems like a good plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613504 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 11:43:51 +0000 Helen11 1613504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought of you, Anne, when I looked in the shoe shop last week. I was looking for comfortable shoes, a little wider than the standard. I still haven't tried on any Ziera shoes, at $200 plus, it's a huge step in price ranges for me. (I went across the road and got $20 shoes at Rivers....)<br />I agree that spending a bit more on better items is worthwhile. (Do I do that? see above)&nbsp;<br />Do you think it's worth looking at the end of season sales now?&nbsp;<br />Summer is my dominant season here. I find it frustrating that the shops are now bringing in winter stock. &nbsp;It only cools down mid- April!</p> <p>I have read good reviews of Frankie4 shoes. &nbsp;And I did see on the Diana Ferrari website that they list many shoes as a C fitting (and on sale now).</p> <p>Hope the weather cools a bit for you, soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613499 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 11:06:17 +0000 Anonymous 1613499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to spending a bit more for softer, more comfortable footwear. Looking after you feet is so important and worth it. Also getting one or two items of clothing at slightly higher price is a great plan too. You can consider cuts that suit you&nbsp;and fabrics that wear well. I bet you end up with some more workhorses. Having a budget in place for these purchases is great too. Planning&nbsp;to buy more clothes in your&nbsp;casual collection is a great idea as it sounds like a wardrobe hole and why not feel good at weekends and evenings too? You obviously have a definite need with the hot weather you've been experiencing (39!..yikes!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613489 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:18:32 +0000 Anonymous 1613489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I need to FOLLOW exactly the same plan. &nbsp;It makes sense. &nbsp;I really like the sandals in your finds. &nbsp;Very pretty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613482 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:53:56 +0000 Sal 1613482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hot summer will be longer than mine- ours is about six to eight weeks, but erratic. I work from home so it all merges in together somewhat. I have enjoyed loose cotton harems with a tank as one option, shorts and long sleeve Kurta top as another, and a loose maxi dress. I have two summer day dresses that I like that are good for weekend and work, and two ankle pants, one skirt and that is about it for daywear plus tops. I think a long sleeve thin cotton top is a great piece to add- markets sometimes have them. Mine died yesterday at the Australia/NZ cricket ODI. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613474 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:02:54 +0000 anne 1613474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally I don't have many summer items either and I repeat a lot too.&nbsp;I do find though that I am hampered by the fact that so many of them need ironing.<br />Leaving aside what I'd only wear in the house, or possibly the beach,&nbsp;my "hot summer capsule" consists of&nbsp;&nbsp;3 dresses.</p> <p>For less hot summer, of what currently fits, I have one more dress, one pair of clams,&nbsp;5 or 6 &nbsp;tee shirts and I&nbsp; in addition&nbsp; I wear some of my work tops casually too. No shorts, no skirt if it is too hot to wear denim or a maxi skirt.</p> <p>I probably have enough, but I'm not that happy with a lot of it.</p> <p>TraceyLiz,&nbsp; thanks for the encouragement. Hope it goes well with you too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613466 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:24:15 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1613466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne your second point gave me pause as that's exactly what I hope to do going forward. Being careful to not get into a trend on the tail end as I warmed up to it is a great point. I redid an entire wardrobe and have stopped shopping to see where I am at and with all the basics and then some covered any additions will be truly special and just a few. Sounds like you have thought this through and have a sound plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613465 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:21:23 +0000 Sal 1613465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfortable shoes are so worthwhile!!</p> <p>Casual summer gear can be picked up cheaply - but I find I don't need many summer items because they are so quick to dry. &nbsp;I have been repeating and repeating and repeating!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613462 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:02:58 +0000 anne 1613462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joy. Nice to have that encouragment from your experience as this actually feels like quite a big step for me.</p> <p>The third part of this resolution is to try pretty hard to buy things that are current and new and NOT things I have been thinking about getting for the last 3 years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613455 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 04:23:38 +0000 Anonymous 1613455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that you are on the right track to buy a few nicer things. The best items in my wardrobe are all Angie picks that came at a bit higher price than I am used to paying but have had staying power because they are well made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resolutions-for-next-summer#post-1613451 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 04:05:59 +0000 anne 1613451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are well and truly still in summer here in Australia, but here's my thoughts for next summer<br /> 1. Buy a pair of (for me) expensive sandals made with soft leather for work.<br /> My expensive summer casual sandals (see below in finds) have been a revelation in comfort. I also have some wonderful heels from when I first joined YLF (maybe 7 years old) that are similiarly soft - both sadly too high and have to be worn with caution</p> <p>2. Spend a bit more on summer casual clothes.<br /> My summer non-work wardrobe is where I really skimp. Apart from shoes, it would be rare for me to spend more than $25 on an item, and frequently less. It's been (for the Aussies here) Valley Girl etc with Target the fanciest. AND, I have been have had more duds in this category than anything else.</p> <p>Last winter I splurged on a top from Katies (usually considered by me as too pricy) and it became a workhorse. Since it was on sale it was only about $10 more than I'd have paid at a cheaper shop and I was very pleased by it.</p> <p>So I'm thinking of doing a version of that minimum purchase idea - like say 3 items of at least $30 or $40 each.</p> <p>Would love to hear your thoughts. </p>