https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 11:18:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957694 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:56:19 +0000 Anonymous 1957694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn I have a good number of "hot fall" items but it has been mostly too hot yet for them...long sleeved sheer plaid blouse, light weight flannel, long sleeved linen sweaters, and jeans in olive, burgundy and grey that are still too heavy. I will try to make more of an effort to use fall items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957596 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:08:20 +0000 Jenn 1957596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hasn't the weather been a bummer, Joy? This week, it hasn't even been able to cool down completely at night, because we're spend so much time at the highs and so little at the lows. Disappointing for September.</p> <p>I think you're doing a great job dressing for "hot fall," using colors that evoke the month and pieces that are practical for the weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957595 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:04:41 +0000 Katerina 1957595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, you are one of the most stylish people I know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957552 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:13:14 +0000 Angie 1957552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look great, <b>Joy</b>. And have a fabulously varied style that panders to your mood and the weather. GOOD JOB.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957525 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:30:54 +0000 Anonymous 1957525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, you made my day! When I first lost weight I purged almost all the EF items that I'd carefully curated. I had wanted to replace black with navy and charcoal grey, but navies and greys can clash, so wanted the consistency of one brand and chose EF.) The styles with lots of flow did not fit and it was a while before I bought anything. Now almost everything I have is second hand picked up here and there, so cannot speak of the present quality. Like you, a season or more simply does not appeal sometimes. If I find something on deep discount at the Rack, I often have them alter it to fit better. EF colors usually work well together, making it easy to mix old and new.<br /> Sal, you are so fight about the day's activities being so varied, not to mention the weather. Yesterday started out with an annual check-up at the doctor's and flu shot and morphed into needing to change completely to watch 2 sick grandchildren for hours. They are running fevers and throwing up, so I wanted soft, very washable stuff that allowed floor activities. In between a painter stopped by to take measurements and prepare a bid for painting and some outside deck repairs.<br /> Bj1111, after sandals were banished from my wardrobe, I worked hard to find fun replacements . Any metallic shoe gets lots of outings as I have both gold and silver bags to compliment and feel pulled together. Gold is best with my skin tone, but silver is better with my hair. I have lots of hot weather orphans as I moved here from dominent summer land where hot ( over 90 and high humidity) started in April and went though most of October and even November. My clues are no polyester or knit cotton unless mixed with linen. I have mostly silk and linen summer things which I hand wash and hang to dry. Denim skirts and dresses work if heavy enough not to see through in the sunshine...no under layers needed. For the cool mornings and evenings, I have collected a variety of light weight toppers. Linen is a favorite as are silk kimono jackets. Every sleeveless dress has at least one workable topper for air conditioning in church and restaurants to make them more wearable.<br /> Jane, Mirjana, and Style Fan, those embroidered jeans were a complete impulse purchase from Target last spring after seeing the style on this site. It varies my much worn Jean collection and have been fun. Thank you all for your helpful comments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957448 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:44:41 +0000 Anonymous 1957448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy -- you continue to be my style inspiration. &nbsp;It was through your posts that I discovered and started buying Eileen Fisher. &nbsp;Sadly, when I lost weight, I was forced to either purge or "retire" those pieces. &nbsp;I have yet to purchase another Eileen Fisher item. &nbsp;It is refreshing to see that her pieces are the backbone of your wardrobe from Spring to early Fall. &nbsp;Success!! &nbsp;Do you feel the quality of her clothing items is as good as it was just three years ago? &nbsp;Something feels "off" when I shop that Section now. &nbsp;It may be that I am between sizes or it may be that right now nothing appeals to me. &nbsp;</p> <p>You have a magnificent wardrobe and it does not surprise me that&nbsp;it works for a variety of situations. &nbsp;Congratulations on a huge accomplishment. &nbsp;I love the idea of being able to so effortlessly mix old with new items. &nbsp;Adding color is also a great idea. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957440 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:08:55 +0000 Sal 1957440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely colour palette and accessories. Your days are so varied with activities - it can make dressing hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957422 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:32:04 +0000 Style Fan 1957422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits sound lovely.&nbsp; The EF pants sound perfect for the high temps you are having.&nbsp; Your jeans with embroidery are very pretty. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957420 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:18:44 +0000 Mirjana 1957420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of your outfits sound great. I love the colors, beautiful choice. The light blue jeans with embroidery are to die for, I like them so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957413 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:08:14 +0000 Jane 1957413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your colour choices, the light teal especially. Pretty jeans with the embroidery. Super jewellery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957346 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:19:35 +0000 bj1111 1957346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a great shoe collection. Particularly coveting the coach pointy toe loafers and the Sperry gold espadrilles.</p> <p>It’s so hard to get into a fall frame of mind while the weather is hot. Any insights into warm weather orphans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957070 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:54:18 +0000 Anonymous 1957070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Bijou. I am glad that you can imagine some of these outfits. I am trying to do a better job of organizing accessories and am thinking of charting items that work well together, but how to do it?<br /> Thank you Barbara Diane. I will check out Macy's as I would like to find more russet, or something close. Most of my EF is from sales at Dillard's or The Rack or consignment or thrifting. Today I am wearing two EF pieces. The tube skirt was on sale with an extra percent off at Dillard's and a Fisher Project black silk top was found at a local consignment store last month. I need to play with it more but think it will be a valuable hot weather third piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957047 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:45:56 +0000 Barbara Diane 1957047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, EF items except the Basics, are on sale at Macy’s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1957046 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:44:33 +0000 Barbara Diane 1957046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, record highs. We are in my pleasant zone, temperature wise, but a bit cooler in the mornings and evenings.<br /> I love how you mix bracelets. Glad to hear you like your clothing and are pattern mixing. Taking that into fall/winter should be fun. I’m also liking my EF items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1956916 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 06:23:27 +0000 Bijou 1956916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of your outfits sound great. For many of them I can picture you in the outfits because I have seen you post the items. I love how for each outfit you have also considered the complimentary accessories. I am good at changing up my bag and shoes, but wear the same jewellery most days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-tracking-week-2-3#post-1956914 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 06:02:36 +0000 Anonymous 1956914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had a hot week with some record breaking highs, disappointing because I want so much to wear fall clothes. This week I tried to wear some summer things that have not been worn much this summer in an attempt to figure out why and to wear a few new pieces that are fall wardrobe refreshers but can be worn for hot weather, as I needed to decide whether to keep or return.<br /> Sept. 7: trying Angie's brown and blue formula with new EF "rye" pants ( 4th Find), a new floral pleated sleeveless top and light blue linen EF cardigan ( old, not worn much this season, Find 1). I enjoyed this outfit. I wore the new Ugg grey loafers (find 2) but later changed to my silver pointy toe loafers (find 3),and used a Kate Spade silver satchel bag, plus added a silver and blue bead plus leather statement necklace for the Greek festival. I would repeat.<br /> Sept. 8: I started the day with floral embroderied blue jeans, an EF black tank under a cardi that is a floral pattern with roses in shades of red, black outlines and white background ( old).<br /> Later for a BBQ, I changed into black Paige jeans, the black EF tank, an aqua and black silk scarf/ poncho, turquoise jewelry, black flats with ankle straps and a turquoise leather bag. The silk poncho topper is new and I liked it over the column of black. Will repeat<br /> Sept. 9: Sunday so I wore a dress. This one is sleeveless Aqua. I used a short sleeved aqua cardigan for warmth and modesty for church, turquoise jewelry. Blush/nude ballet flats and the turquoise bag.<br /> Sept. 10: black EF loose silk pants with low crotch, dark olive silk tee, pewter metallic ballet flats, Aqua bag and long turquoise necklace.<br /> Sept. 11: had two women's meetings to attend. New russet EF pants and loose knit assymetrical topper ( poncho-like), silk EF tank in a dark russet color ( old), bronze-gold espadrilles, gold KS tote, cream and russet silk scarf with leaf design, gold hoop earrings and bangle bracelets. I got lots of compliments on this outfit and it was perfect for a hot early fall day. Will repeat.<br /> Sept. 12: New EF russet pants again, this time with new fall refresher mustard top with scattered floral in olive, blue, rust and white. (Like the black floral find but the background is mustard like the next find ). Old EF light olive unlined jacket, gold metallic loafers, gold hoops, gold bag. Comfortable outfit old pieces felt refreshed with the new additions.<br /> Sept. 13: needed something to wear cleaning a classroom, then to a dinner. Wore my floral embroderied jeans with a sheer boho long sleeved blouse, silver flats, KS silver bag, blue and silver earrings. A mix of bead and friendship bracelets. The outfit worked well, looked trendy and was easy to move in.<br /> Sept. 14: eye doctor and errands: mostly older items...EF navy pants and swingy open jacket with RM silk sleeveless blouse with a pink and navy pattern, new Clark Cloudstepper navy wedges, pink pearls, navy tote. Felt just right for my day. This outfit is part of my spring capsule and the navy shoes and bag were a nod to fall because I usually would wear blush shoes and bag.<br /> Musings: my wardrobe works for a variety of situations and I liked my outfits and new items. EF items that I own are the workhorses of spring through early fall. I am happy that I have added a bit more variety in pattern and color for fall. As it gets colder, I will need to address that again. It is my plan to add color and pattern to the cold weather wardrobe because I have so enjoyed it in the summer. I still need to try some more new refreshers such as an EF russet skirt and a flannel shirt and some new high waist jeans with a black leather-like braid down the side seams...out of my comfort zone, nor have any of my major NAS items been worn yet. It is still too warm during the day. Most Items are washed or cleaned after 2 wearings. This has forced me to try my clothing twice, usually with different styling. I see that this is a really good idea for seeing how well both old and new pieces work in the wardrobe.<br /> I am tracking shoes, bags, jewelry, anything I wear, although I don't always report it all here. For example, I wore a swim suit that is not listed, but my swim/ hot tub choices are very slim. I am fine with that. I walked and dog walked in what I wore each day.<br /> Finds will be added later. I did not get photos, sadly. Suggestions and styling ideas would be most appreciated but I know that is hard without photos. I encourage anyone who has not tracked wears to try it. One thinks about outfits more and the general state of the wardrobe. </p>