https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 15:43:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147369 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 03:01:48 +0000 Sal 2147369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very sad about the situation in the USA at the moment Barbara Diane.&nbsp; We have good friends in Oklahoma and family in Seattle and Portland, Oregon.</p> <p>Thanks - yes I think all these pieces will be really well worn, and none are likely to be flash in the pan. I did think 2020 I would buy a bit less, but make better decisions.&nbsp; I think I have made better decisions but it will end up being a bit more by the time I add a few accessories that I need.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147315 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:49:22 +0000 Barbara Diane 2147315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, my jealousy at a life that is basically back to normal is soooo strong. My DH is older than me, with pre-existing conditions that aren’t apparent (he plays tennis, etc.). He is terrified of getting Covid. So, even as things are opening up, our lives have not. Although I am not jealous of your stress.</p> <p>Your new items suit you well and expand your options. Numbers are just numbers if you wear your items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147240 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:14:09 +0000 LaPed 2147240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That mustard blazer is so great! It looks sensational in every outfit. Love the brown/gold ensemble you have planned.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147238 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 21:22:14 +0000 Sal 2147238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn.&nbsp; I enjoy getting out my clothes from last spring and having a few new additions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147233 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 21:00:50 +0000 lyn67 2147233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fab, really-you have such a great style, no matter casual or smart, Sal! Think the last pants could work like they are, but surely a hack may&nbsp; do wonders, too! Love you styled it with pastel pink and&nbsp; bandana so ladylike and feminine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147219 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:46:09 +0000 Sal 2147219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I was not around much on the weekend so I wanted to get back to this thread. </p> <p>I will get the brown pants shortened this week. </p> <p>I do think part of my shopping has been stress shopping - life is still restricted and very uncertain and clothes are an easy addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2147117 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 02:27:57 +0000 Bijou 2147117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for all your looks. Those bootcuts really showcase your figure and I love the Charlie’s Angel look on you. The new purchases are fab and love the new shoes, a very versatile colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146907 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:12:42 +0000 Astrid 2146907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all! But I can see how shortening the legs of the brown pants might be a good idea. I’ve been stress shopping too, but I also gained weight again and I figured that no matter what, I deserved pants that fit well... I’m also slightly jealous of all the things you are doing - I feel like my life is only work and staying at home as much as possible at the moment. Not very fun. I hope you and your family are alright. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146879 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:26:18 +0000 Anonymous 2146879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dresses most, and agreeing that changing the length of the brown pants is a good idea, but nice with the pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146878 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:18:11 +0000 kellygirl 2146878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so fab, Sal! You wear dresses and pants equally well. Love both dresses especially. Bootcuts are amazing on you. What a great silhouette!&nbsp; The linen pants look like a great fit but agree that shorter or longer might be better. They look polished and comfortable and look fab with the blush sweater. SO pretty all the way around. You are a style inspiration--hit the perfect note of business and approachability! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146844 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:17:37 +0000 Angie 2146844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal, </b>my KILLER faves are #1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11. But all outfits are FAB SALLY STYLE :)</p> <p>I'd love to see the brown pants longer too - but you would need 5 inches of hem. Hence my hack suggestion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146827 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:17:43 +0000 Brooklyn 2146827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great set Sally. Lots of variation with a strong underlying theme. You look lovely. My faves are 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9.</p> <p>I’d like the brown pants to be longer, but I wonder if there is enough hem. Maybe if you wore them with flats? I like that long, slouchy, menswear style but I think cropped trousers are still more trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146826 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:16:37 +0000 RobinF 2146826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great outfits, too hard to pick a favorite! You have such nice versatile pieces to play with. You say you don't have a topper for the pink/white dress - what about a denim jacket? Assuming you have one of course, I can't remember you posting one.&nbsp; Also maybe the linen pants with different shoes like some of your fun sandals? I am biased against pumps though, I always feel a bit fuddy duddy when I try them. And I love your jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146824 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:01:26 +0000 Star (Lise) 2146824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1,3,5,7,9 and 11 are my favourites.&nbsp; I love your looks in a dark column, with a contrasting colourful or camel topper.&nbsp; The pink culottes are pretty unique and I like that.&nbsp; &nbsp;YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146796 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:58:35 +0000 rachylou 2146796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like brown on you. I was thinking about that looking at the black pieces, how good I think you’d look in a deep chocolate brown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146795 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:18:20 +0000 Synne 2146795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a quick comment and run from me, but OH MY do you look gorgeous in that pink dress! I don't think I ever have seen outfits of yours with dresses? It adds a certain softness and sweetness to your whole look, I like it a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146789 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 03:38:02 +0000 Sal 2146789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joy.&nbsp; That was one of my favourite outfits too.</p> <p>Jenn - the situation is so stink for 2020.&nbsp; Words fail me. The flares are good and I should wear them more.&nbsp; Spring and autumn are the best seasons for them as they are too hot for summer and winter is often too wet for soggy hems.&nbsp; I will make sure I wear them again next week.</p> <p>Shevia - I will have a play around, good idea:)</p> <p>I liked all these outfits except the first two.&nbsp; Whilst I like the wrap dress the colours are not great on me (teal, black and grey) and whilst I like it with the brown boots and scarf I am not sure.&nbsp; It is packed away and I will reconsider next autumn.&nbsp; The second is an outfit I am not sure about.&nbsp; I think too high contrast for me with these pieces.&nbsp; The rest I liked but some photograph better than others that is for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146785 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 02:56:09 +0000 Anonymous 2146785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The next to last outfit with the black wide crops and toffee is my favorite. The brown wide pants and brown shoes look dull by comparison. I love the new black jacket and your mustard jacket. These are great outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146782 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 02:46:53 +0000 Jenn 2146782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, so many great outfits, and your additions look useful! Some months, nothing works out, and other months, it just seems like everything does. I'm pretty sure that's just the way of things.</p> <p>FWIW, my favorite outfits are 1, 4, 6-9, and 11, with 6 being my absolute favorite. Those jeans look amazing on you!</p> <p>Also, not a single one of your activities this month is available here right now. No wonder I just have the same outfits on repeat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146779 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 02:32:46 +0000 Jaime 2146779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In awe of the ability to do so many things. And wear so many silhouettes! I would let the trousers out first - you can always hack afterward if you don't like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146772 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:55:01 +0000 Sal 2146772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wondered Angie if they need a hack or the hem let out.&nbsp; I could go one inch longer.&nbsp; I decided to just wear them once and then see what I thought.&nbsp; I lean to a bit shorter though too - I think for them to be long enough they might need more than once inch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146767 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:32:21 +0000 Carla 2146767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Sal - the outfit you have planned is so so SOPHISTICATED! &nbsp;I wouldn’t call it ‘bold’ - but you&nbsp;<i>will,&nbsp;</i>look like a million bucks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146765 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:24:43 +0000 Angie 2146765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of fun looks! You wear wide crops soooo well :)</p> <p> I’ll be back to comment in detail, but in the meantime, do the pants in the last outfit need a hack? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146755 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:34:48 +0000 Sal 2146755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla - the jacket is not white, but a warm grey/duck egg so sadly it doesn't work with the dress.&nbsp; I actually don't have a jacket to wear over this dress that really works well.......(the dress is crisp white and raspberry).&nbsp; The mustard jacket is versatile and will work with the new brown trousers.&nbsp; An outfit I am planning for the next work meeting is below......it is quite bold with the mustard and warm brown but I do like it!!</p> <p>These high waist Mom jeans look good in the reality but don't photograph well.&nbsp; But I loved the triple yellow too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146754 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:22:38 +0000 Carla 2146754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of mix and match potential here - cream jacket from #3 with printed shirt dress from #4, mustard jacket with rose crops try a brown t under and the brown pumps or the rose top for a column of colour. &nbsp;The new items are well chosen and fresh looking. &nbsp;I think you’ve done very well.</p> <p>If I owned that mustard jacket, I would wear it with EVERYTHING! &nbsp;The brew pub outfit (striped top, fab jacket) is so d@#&amp; cute! &nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146749 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:42:29 +0000 Sal 2146749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Nemosmom...</p> <p>The black dress and brown shoes were a total impulse!!&nbsp; But the black dress really looked good on and will be fantastic for travel (haha - that is important right now) or for dressup/dress down occasions.</p> <p>I am pleased you don't see fuddy duddy - in my mind I was Katherine Hepburn with the silk scarf and wide leg pants.&nbsp; I also wondered about lowering the hem? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146745 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:16:27 +0000 nemosmom 2146745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Sal, you have such a tightly, well-curated wardrobe, and the pieces you've added have obviously been considered very carefully! You like them and know you will wear them, whether they were an immediate need or not.  It's not like you bought a lot of crazy things you won't wear.  I hope you aren't beating yourself up for it!</div><div><br /> </div><div>Your WIWs are fab (as always) and I don't see fuddy duddy at all.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiw-lots-and-purchases-also-lots#post-2146744 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:06:36 +0000 Sal 2146744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it seems to be a recurring theme for 2020 - that I add more than I intended to.&nbsp; I added SIX pieces in September.&nbsp; That is a lot for me.&nbsp; My wardrobe is creeping up to 97 pieces (shoes, bags and all clothes that are not sports gear).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Some of these outfits have been seen before in WIW and some in purchasing decisions.</p> <ul> <li>Black Ricochet dress (consignment - NZ designed and made)</li> <li>Brown Selby Court shoes (consigned - NZ designed and made)</li> <li>Black Taylor Pants - new - NZ designed and made</li> <li>Brown Gregory linen pants - consignment - NZ designed and made</li> <li>Orange Trenery dress - new online - Australian company and made in China</li> <li>Black Decjuba jacket - online second hand - Australian company and made in China</li> </ul> <p>I am yet to wear both dresses - the black blazer has been worn three or four times already in September.&nbsp; I did have a need for the black blazer and black pants - the others are not needs in any way.&nbsp; But I liked them all a lot and do think they have longevity for my style.&nbsp; Or am convincing myself that way because I do think there was some stress shopping. </p> <p>It was a busy month actually with lots of work occasions.&nbsp; I feel exhausted right now - we are fortunate here that COVID-19 is not really in the community, and so life continues almost as normal....but things are very unsettled, and for a business owner, life is hard to plan ahead.&nbsp; So in summary, pretty stressful.</p> <p>Here are some WIW outfits.</p> <ol> <li>Work - nothing new here but last wear for this dress and boots that are now packed away until next Autumn.</li> <li>Work - featuring the new to me black blazer and other older pieces</li> <li>Networking lunch - I am a Chair of a Regional Sports Organisation (recent appointment) and attended a lunch about sports governance.</li> <li>Meeting friends at a Brew-pub - casual occasion outdoors drinking craft beer (I loved the bright yellow in reality but don't feel it photographs well)</li> <li>Casual Sunday shopping with 15 year old - this blue shirt is great in spring.</li> <li>Out to Prizegiving - Rugby dinner with 15 year old's rugby team.</li> <li>Work - I think I shared this recently so an exact repeat which was good on a hectic morning.</li> <li>Work - shared this earlier in the week - worn to business lunch hearing from Minister of Finance.</li> <li>Casual Saturday watching rugby and going shopping - first wear for the season for the linen culottes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Out for the night - dinner with friends.&nbsp; I had this dress from last season shortened to make it less overwhelming.&nbsp; I love this dress in reality but it never photographs well.&nbsp; I think white sneakers or sandals would have been better than camel boots.</li> <li>Work training and strategy day off site.</li> <li>Work - new brown linen pants and pumps.&nbsp; Not a great photo.&nbsp; I can't decide if these are very trendy or a bit fuddy duddy.</li> </ol> <p>It is very transitional in weather at the moment - so layers are helpful.&nbsp; I am definitely into some spring clothes (the blue shirt is specifically a spring piece), some sandals, but still wearing scarves and a coat on occasions.&nbsp; I will be like this for October and later this month put away boots and knitwear and bring out my shorts and floral dres </p> <p>Thanks for looking and any styling ideas for the new pieces are welcome especially the brown pants and shoes. </p>