https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842547 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:34:30 +0000 Lisa 1842547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great capsule wardrobe. The warmer tone colors are so pretty. And kudos to you for getting sorted on your capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842369 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:40:08 +0000 Astrid 1842369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great, Smittie! I love the colors, looks very cohesive and remixable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842353 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 03:34:15 +0000 tulle 1842353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should feel proud--you've put together a small seasonal wardrobe that works well enough for you to mostly forget about it!&nbsp; I always think you look great in your clothes, modern and free-wheeling.&nbsp; They suit and frame you perfectly, without demanding too much attention for themselves. The golden olive and raspberry combinations are particularly pretty; they make me think of heather.&nbsp; My own Fall wardrobe hasn't quite coalesced, but an unusually cool late Summer has me thinking about it.&nbsp; Having seen your compact collection, I feel like spreading out all my Autumn stuff out the bed, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842223 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:54:24 +0000 JP 1842223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing job! I love what you have done &amp; achieved.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842192 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:07:39 +0000 Angie 1842192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you. Feels good to be back, and missed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842189 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:00:48 +0000 Anonymous 1842189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! I missed you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842187 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:58:06 +0000 Angie 1842187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fixed the typo. Jet lag. Need more tea... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842160 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:12:52 +0000 Anonymous 1842160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, Angie. I'll make sure to assess my feelings in the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842155 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:05:26 +0000 Angie 1842155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks GREAT.</p> <p>My suggestion - don't hold yourself to a January no-shopping-ban. But DO road test the Fall capsule and see where your preferences lie. Listen to your feelings and follow your dressing mood. <i>You can't figure out your most accurate emotions&nbsp;until you're actually in the season.&nbsp;</i>Then fill in the gaps. Lose what you're not feeling and top up with what you are.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842151 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:00:44 +0000 Anonymous 1842151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I think I was picking the wrong fabric, re: dresses. Each was polyester woven, and that might be the problem. I need a break from dress shopping and perhaps I'll start up again in the spring.</p> <p>Sandy, thanks for posting and yay for the camo scarf! I thought it was fun. I know it's crazy to say that it took me five years to figure this out, but there are many small things I learned about my style that took time and experimentation. For example, I like more variety of silhouette in the summer, necklines need to be fairly tight to the shoulder, I need very curvy fit jeans...little details like that.</p> <p>I shop at the Gap, Banana Republic and JCrew...so it is very easy to build my wardrobe.</p> <p>The only recent shoes are the khaki olive booties which are dolce vita and I got at Town Shoes. (Not sure this retailer is available in the US.)</p> <p>The sneakers are Ecco and I think the style is still available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842146 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:56:36 +0000 Anonymous 1842146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fabulous capsule. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe/page/2#post-1842143 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:35:43 +0000 sandy 1842143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for posting this.&nbsp; I have been working on a fall capsule wardrobe for the first time and my colors are almost identical (I bought the same camo scarf when Angie posted it too!!).&nbsp;&nbsp; You also encouraged me by saying it took you 5 years to come to wear you are at....I need reminders that it is an ongoing process.&nbsp;&nbsp; I would love to know where you purchased some of your items if they are recent.&nbsp;&nbsp; Your style is very much like mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1842078 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:01:45 +0000 Sal 1842078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful collection. &nbsp;Fun to have a high joy functioning collection that works for you, then changing it up in a couple of months.</p> <p>When I did the 30x30 I did not include scarves but I think I did include bags.... &nbsp;</p> <p>I like this idea very much - and it would work for me in all seasons except spring where our weather is totally unpredictable.</p> <p>Shame none of the dresses worked- some years are totally like that!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1842072 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 02:39:22 +0000 3style 1842072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to chime in and complement your shoe collection. Looks like you found a good intersection between style and comfort for all of them and that they will all serve you well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841854 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 05:53:20 +0000 Greyscale 1841854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This definitely seems like a milestone on the way to wardrobe nirvana. I wish I were better at keeping myself to a small capsule like this... though to be fair I don't have seasons or colors, so there's no reason not to keep my whole closet in rotation. But still, I think your approach is really great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841853 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 05:08:28 +0000 Jenn 1841853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you did this. It makes me want to do the same, though autumn still seems terribly far away here, now that we've climbed back into an extended forecast of 80s and 90s. I'm painfully bored of my summer clothes at the moment, and I haven't really bought anything for fall yet.</p> <p>I don't see a problem with rotating through four pairs of pants, and it's interesting that your choices seem to have formed two natural capsules. &nbsp;Your footwear, especially, looks fantastic!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841744 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:52:22 +0000 Anonymous 1841744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SUBLIME!<br /> You've accomplished what I think many of us here are aiming for - a high joy collection of quality items that work well together and meet your day-to-day needs. I'm inspired - and a touch envious!<br /> How smart to get this piece of your busy life on autopilot before you start your renovations! Best of luck with that project! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841741 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:47:43 +0000 JAileen 1841741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really fab wardrobe. Four pairs of pants but three bags? It'll probably be okay sice it's not hot. BTW, pants take overnight for me since I hang them to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841739 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:29:25 +0000 Bijou 1841739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a beautiful collection - I love the variety of colours and textures, and it all co-ordinates so well. You have really pulled together a fantastic wardrobe, it will be fun to see it in action.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841738 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:29:24 +0000 Anonymous 1841738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>EmilyK, I will post something. I'm excited about my cargos.</p> <p>FrannieB: My capsule is definitely in the spirit of your "high joy" posts. I am still moving high Joy into my wardrobe. I've realized that high Joy does not mean high colour, high pattern, high creativity: it is mostly "good colour combinations" and to a lesser extent "quality feel".</p> <p>Delurked: My fit issues with shirts are that they pull too much to the back when the shoulder and bust fit. If I get something with shoulders that are a bit big, everything hangs nicely. So I think that shirts are just not cut big enough at the back. </p> <p>The scarves actually serve a functional purpose for me in the winter.<br /> The thermostat said 68F yesterday and that feels very cold to me (for indoors). 74 is perfect for winter. 79 is good for tshirts in the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841727 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:59:40 +0000 Anonymous 1841727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The idea of not thinking about clothes too much is incredibly intriguing. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841726 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:56:53 +0000 frannieb 1841726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting. Live in minnesota and need to get my transitional work wardrobe ready to go. I can probably get sept, oct and nov before bringing in the heavier sweaters. Out of town this weekend but inspired to create a high joy fall capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841721 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:54:42 +0000 delurked 1841721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A couple things. </p> <p>I like the colors and what I'm seeing in your pics. It's interesting how different what we each pick would be. Not a single scarf would come into play for me, freeing up quite a few slots. But I also can't imagine running cold enough to only wear sweaters. Please enjoy them for me. </p> <p>I have broad shoulders and can almost never wear shirts because I'm like the hulk in them. If they fit the shoulder, they're often too loose through the torso, still too tight through the bicep, and gap through the bust. Maybe they work best for narrow square shoulders? </p> <p>I'm not choosing a wardrobe from my clothes, but I will join you in your goal of no more shopping this year. I'm not sure I can achieve it, but I don't have a need to shop and will give it my best shot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841700 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 09:05:14 +0000 Style Fan 1841700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting what you have said about shirts and knits.&nbsp; I have sloped narrow shoulders and find knits so much easier to wear.&nbsp; But I keep thinking I need more structure on my top half.&nbsp; Shirts are impossible to fit.<br />(I hate the cold too, winter is over half the year and we are thinking of moving to Montreal which is a very cold place.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841659 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:33:34 +0000 binkle 1841659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your colors really speak to me! Beautifully coordinated. I've finally caught the burgundy bug this season, thinking about a silky blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841658 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:30:47 +0000 Emily K 1841658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many covetable pieces! &nbsp;Will you have time to post some WIW's?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841652 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:47:14 +0000 Laura G 1841652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like fun. I love your color palette. And we're camo-floral scarf twins (or maybe triplets since I accidentally bought it twice). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841649 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 00:58:36 +0000 Brooklyn 1841649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I see. Look at the bright side: not much call for Burberry coats in Brisbane. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841648 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 00:47:08 +0000 Anonymous 1841648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn: I don't wear any blouses or tshirts in the fall. I run cold. I hate the cold and am not a true Canadian and really just want to go live in Brisbane or some other wonderful place like that. </p> <p>I couldn't find any skirts and dresses and I tried on a lot. I didn't like any of the ones I showed the YLF team. There is an impasse here. I'll try again but I'm tired of shopping right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-october-small-wardrobe#post-1841644 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 00:33:33 +0000 Brooklyn 1841644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We cross posted Smittie. I see you answered my first question </p>