https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:57:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1850457 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 20:45:18 +0000 Nomad 1850457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>rachylou</b>, nothing wrong with lounge pants! But sure, maybe try some other combinations, too. ;)</p> <p><b>thecuratedfit</b>, thank you! That top is from Express... I just added it as a find below. &nbsp;If you search their site for "corset", there's aaaaaaall kinds of things. I completely agree on the Helmut Lang designs being timeless... they're not really traditionally "classic", but they're unusual enough to defy trends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1850288 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:05:49 +0000 thecuratedfit 1850288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that corset top.&nbsp; What brand is it?</p> <p>I have also been snapping up Helmut Lang via TheRealReal and other resale sites.&nbsp; I find the designs to be timeless.</p> <p>Love your aesthetic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1850203 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:55:01 +0000 rachylou 1850203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your corset top! I got a black one with long sleeves... I think I need to wear it more carefully like you ... (ie, not just throw it on over my lounge pants... lol). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1850190 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:32:02 +0000 Nomad 1850190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>Style Fan</b>!</p> <p>Haha, <b>shevia</b>! &nbsp;That moniker makes me laugh, too, which makes everything more fun. And thank you for the lovely words. :)</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, that's so, so true. It's easy to fall in love with how something looks on someone else with a completely different aesthetic and life. But having a few words as a loose definition means I can look at something and quickly decide if it does or doesn't have a place in my closet.... it vastly simplifies the decision process. I'm hoping to make fewer purchase mistakes going forward. Not that they won't happen, but fewer of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849975 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 02:58:29 +0000 Sal 1849975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great additions with 1 and 7 being my favs.&nbsp; And agree the moniker suits.</p> <p>These statements/monikers definitely helped me stick to what works.&nbsp; I can love someone else's style and have to be strong not to get tempted to copy their look but be true to myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849957 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:54:42 +0000 Jaime 1849957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elegant bad arse made me laugh - anyway, you look great in all of these and, even better, I can totally see your style coming through - these outfits belong to the same gorgeous woman. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849944 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:12:09 +0000 Style Fan 1849944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW!&nbsp; Gorgeous.&nbsp; Love all your pieces.&nbsp; You look amazing in them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849921 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 21:07:03 +0000 Nomad 1849921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>Jane!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849920 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 21:06:45 +0000 Nomad 1849920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Aquamarine</b>, thank you!</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Sterling</b>! &nbsp;It's been a busy (but good) summer, and I have a bit more travel coming up soon; I want to do another 30x30 for the cooler weather when I get back. I'm starting to get confused and lazy on workday mornings as the weather shifts!</p> <p><b>Janet</b>, c'mon in! There's plenty of room under the Elegant Bad Arse umbrella. ;)</p> <p><b>Sterling</b>, I think your style does have a strong dose of elegance. I recall beautiful clean lines and streamlined silhouettes from the 30x30.<br /><b><br />Firecracker</b>, thank you! If it looks like something Indiana Jones or Lara Croft might wear, I'm probably in. ;)</p> <p><b>lisa p</b>, I tried a quick fix with some tape to try to stop the jingling, to no avail (I think it's both the zippers and the buckles that jingle), but I'm still pondering it. &nbsp;On the other hand, I wore them to my office one casual Friday and apologized to my coworkers when I jingled past them, and my friend pointed out that they've talked about putting a bell on me (my desk is tucked away in a back corner and I've scared them a few times when they didn't realize I was there).</p> <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Angie</b>! &nbsp;It's so much easier to clear out old things and evaluate possible purchases when I actually have a clear picture of the goal!<br /><b></b><br /><b>Grayscale</b>, that completely makes sense, and thank you. "Coherence" has definitely been one of the goals of this slow wardrobe revamp. &nbsp;And I think I've said before that we have some overlap in our tastes; I always admire your style when you post pictures. I'd love to see your Helmut Lang top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849919 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 21:06:10 +0000 Jane 1849919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 is super on you. Others are great too and you have a very good eye. I like the Helmut Lang dress especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849916 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:35:03 +0000 Greyscale 1849916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What everyone else said. These are all amazing looks and they clearly all belong to the same person, if that makes sense.</p> <p>And I love Helmut Lang wool dresses from that era. I have a top that's similar (I don't wear dresses enough, but luckily they made some of the styles as dresses and as tops). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849911 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:13:12 +0000 Angie 1849911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU ARE THERE: <i>Elegant Bad Arse.</i>&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote KILLER all round. #1 is my fave.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849910 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:11:52 +0000 Anonymous 1849910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - all of these are nice pieces, look great on you , and look like they all belong in the same person's closet , if you know what I mean....</p> <p>Jingling boots are too bad though - maybe there's some tweak you can perform to stop it? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849908 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:01:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1849908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are such great pieces for you--they look good on you, and they form a coherent style, consistent with your well-chosen moniker! I also like the idea of explorer chic--another very good description for some of these pieces. Well done, and thought-provoking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849906 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:49:02 +0000 Emily K 1849906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these pieces on you and I really enjoyed reading your descriptions of how each piece fits with your style. &nbsp;The boots--both the combat boots and the Frye's lend a lot of bada$$ery to your style. &nbsp;And your dresses are fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849896 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:34:24 +0000 Anonymous 1849896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laughing at <b>Janet</b>. &nbsp;I happily know I am neither elegant, nor badass. &nbsp;I'll have to enjoy the style on the two of you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849892 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:26:24 +0000 Janet 1849892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these look amazing. I love the Elegant Badass moniker and kinda want to steal it now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849889 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:22:02 +0000 Anonymous 1849889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having done the 30 x 30 challenge with you, I feel comfortable saying I know your style. &nbsp;<b>Elegant Bada$$ is YOU</b>!!! &nbsp;I couldn't think of a better moniker for you. &nbsp;</p> <p>You wear dresses so well! &nbsp;I loved numbers 5 and 7!! &nbsp;I'll bet you stop traffic. &nbsp;</p> <p>Nice to see you. &nbsp;Hope you have been having a good year. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849880 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:06:22 +0000 Aquamarine 1849880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your style moniker is right-on! Absolutely LOVE the first top on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reviewing-some-2017-purchases#post-1849872 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 18:59:36 +0000 Nomad 1849872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave myself an actual clothing budget this year for the first time. I'm in the middle of a slow wardrobe review and style update, so I was pretty generous and bought more high-quality items than I have in the past (sometimes with an accompanying higher price tag).</p> <p>On the topic of the style update, I think I'm finally starting to figure out what's me and what's just not. I ran across an old thread about style monikers, and I think I've settled on Elegant Bada$$... sleek and streamlined, but with some tough/functional elements.</p> <p>This isn't everything I've bought this year, but here are some of my favorite new things.</p> <p>1. Corset top and Sandy shoes: I've always loved corset lacing, and I have mixed feelings about it being trendy now. On the plus side, lots of things available! On the down side, I often don't like the actual execution on things, and trendy now means it'll be dated eventually. But I only buy trendy items when I happen to like them for their own sake, and this top also happens to be one of my favorite colors.</p> <p>2. Skechers shoes: I needed new walking shoes and saw that Angie recommended the Skechers GoWalk line, so gave them a try. They're awesomely comfortable. &nbsp;The rest of this outfit is old stuff, but the oatmeal-colored shirt is finally getting some wear after hanging unloved in my closet for years. It's All Saints and was a thrift shop score. It's not my favorite color, but it's growing on me, and it fits nicely into one of my favorite style genres: explorer chic.</p> <p>3. Sanctuary linen jacket: A Hautelook purchase and another explorer chic piece in a favorite color.</p> <p>4. Leather jacket bought from Amour Vert (from Swedish designer Deadwood), distressed jeans, Frye boots: I binge-watched Jessica Jones and got a strong craving for distressed jeans, a real leather jacket, and low boots (see the find for a better view of the boots). The jacket is amazing... fits my broad shoulders but is also very fitted at the waist (so much so that I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who doesn't lean to an IT shape), and it's made from recycled leather so it's buttery soft and pre-broken in. The boots are my first Fryes and they're great... my only gripe is that they jingle with every step.</p> <p>5. Amour Vert Ines dress: I'm trying to wear dresses more, and not just in a work setting, so I bought this as a more casual option. I haven't worn it out yet, but I love it... super cozy and should be easy to mix with a range of things. I debated between black and gray (I'm hoping the black comes back in stock in my size, because now I want both), but went with gray because it was less inherently dressy.</p> <p>6. Taylor Stitch trench dress: Again, my favorite color, and a versatile piece. I'm unlikely to wear it much on its own like this (kinda short), but it works really well over leggings and a tank or tee, and also is nice worn open as a long jacket. The quality is bulletproof... it may outlive me.</p> <p>7. Helmut Lang wool dress: This was a consignment purchase from The Real Real. The zipper/slit/seam in the front winds around the back and straight up the back of the neck... it's a neat and unusual design. I haven't worn it out yet, but it should show up in my work wardrobe now that the weather is finally shifting toward autumn. </p>