https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 13:48:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147998 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:44:51 +0000 LaPed 2147998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minaminu -- Thanks! I've learned from experience that I'm happier when my wardrobe is at least 90% practical, with a few just-for-fun things thrown in. And very practical clothing can have a high happiness factor if it helps you get out to do fun stuff!</p> <p>Bijou and Christina -- It's funny, a couple years ago I was a jacket/blazer diehard, but in 2020 I'm definitely on Team Knits. I haven't gotten rid of any of my jackets or blazers, but I'm definitely not reaching for them much. I expect (or hope) they'll look fresh again next year.&nbsp;</p> <p>Runcarla -- Huh, good question. I don't really have a conscious system for determining my palette, but it does shift. I've been less interested in bold, high-contrast outfits and have been drawn towards lower contrast looks in general, plus more warmth than in the past. The scarf with rust and dusty blue is perfect for tying together the warms and cools in my closet. Beachy/coastal/California brands like <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fahertybrand.com/">Faherty</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.outerknown.com/">Outerknown</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinelayer.com/">Marine Layer</a> have colour schemes that are up my alley, even though I haven't purchased anything from any of those brands (yet). And <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/notPERFECTLINEN">Not Perfect Linen</a> is a big source of inspo, for both colour and silhouette.</p> <p>Jeans Update: The Madewell bootcuts are really nice but they're going back. Soft substantial fabric, colours true to the photos, but typical skin-tight thighs plus huge hips/waist. I could size up but the amount of alteration they'd need is beyond my minimal abilities, and it's basically impossible to schedule tailoring right now due to COVID. I might look for a pair of vintage bootcuts in a less clingy 100% cotton denim.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147990 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:05:45 +0000 Christina F. 2147990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is all very well thought out for your style, mood and lifestyle. Love the Nordic knit—both for you and in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147967 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:02:34 +0000 Minaminu 2147967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! I really like how cohesive is your wardrobe and how well it reflects your lifestyle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147948 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 01:05:17 +0000 Carla 2147948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your colour story is so tight! &nbsp;From whence your inspiration? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147942 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:11:46 +0000 Bijou 2147942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Ped, it is interesting to see how you are updating your winter style. The new jeans and knits are so practical and will fit seamlessly into your wardrobe. There is nothing ugly about the sweater. I am going to look into consignment for some of my rarely worn items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147939 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:46:14 +0000 LaPed 2147939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz! Yes, I'm sort of on style autopilot at this point. I tweak things -- mainly colour palette and the occasional silhouette change -- but mostly I chug along. Lots of direct replacements this year. Gear is a pretty significant expense for me, and there's so much crossover between gear and casual that it wouldn't make sense for me to treat it as something separate. Gear clothing tends to have a much higher rate of turnover than other gear. Canoe paddles and snowshoes last a lifetime; running shoes and rainshells not so much!&nbsp;</p> <p>Suntiger and FI -- the best way to get started with foraging is to find a class near you. Experienced mushroom hunters often lead field trips and can tell you for certain what you're looking at and whether it's safe. The apps are great once you have a good knowledge of the poisonous varieties in your region and what their lookalikes are.&nbsp;</p> <p>September's weather was weird -- a little bit of everything. We went from hot and dry, to a cold snap and an early frost, then had a heat wave with temps in the low 80s and extremely high humidity, and then *finally* got some actual rain at the very end of the month, but not enough to lift the fire ban that's been in place for the past couple weeks. DS and I went pumpkin picking at a local farm this morning; it was 2 or 3°C when we arrived and it was super beautiful with a light frost over everything. But, yeah, just cold from now on. :(&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147936 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:54:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2147936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, there’s an app for that! Several mushroom identifiers, actually, are in the App Store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147919 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:52:57 +0000 Anonymous 2147919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to go foraging too! I've been trying to figure out what the mushrooms are in my woods, but not been able to find much info.<br /> And wow, it looks like it got cold really quick where you are! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147913 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:06:32 +0000 Suz 2147913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great transitional WIWs, showing how the season changes even over a few weeks (or sometimes, hours!). You seem to be all set for fall/ winter -- I like the new (proposed) jeans -- hope they work! And I really like the idea of heritage knits for you. I hear argyle is trending...but of course I love a good Fair Isle.&nbsp;</p> <p>You do extremely well at buying for the life you actually lead. I still don't count gear officially in my wardrobe (obviously, it counts as an expense in my budget). But I'm wondering if I need to adapt my thinking, since gear pieces are making an appearance in my everyday wear so much more often now that I am living in a suburb vs. an urban setting. If I count gear purchases, my totals immediately go way up this year. If I don't, I've purchased less than half my usual 35 or so pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147795 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 23:19:52 +0000 LaPed 2147795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SarahD8 -- "New Horizons in Fair Isle" sounds like something you need to pitch to a knitting magazine, or perhaps a style blog. I was thinking about your lovely knitwear collection as I wrote this post. I may go on a thrifting quest for sweaters this fall. One of the perks of living in New England is all the vintage LL Bean (like the ones below) floating around.</p> <p>nemosmom -- Yes, I think I was right around 1/3 secondhand last year as well. I definitely felt like I wasn't doing much secondhand <i>shopping </i>this year, but in the end I still managed to do a fair amount of secondhand buying (and selling) thanks to the internet.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shevia -- I only manage to keep it somewhat small because I enjoy selling as much as buying. Between local consignment and online swap groups, I've gotten pretty good about rehoming the things that aren't working for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Joy -- Thank you! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>FI -- Yes, I'm looking forward to pulling out my wool trousers in a couple weeks. I only meant to add the Find for the wide legs, since that's the silhouette I'm most excited about right now, but must have clicked the black watch ones as well. I hope you're able to find a pair you like, because I can definitely see you rocking tartan trousers.</p> <p>TG -- I like #3 too. I don't remember the last time my hair was long enough to tuck into a scarf, but I'm enjoying that look.</p> <p>Angie -- You are always welcome to join in for a foraging walk!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147764 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:39:07 +0000 Angie 2147764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to Nordic Fair Isle! Such a classic, and PERFECT for your style :)</p> <p>Your '90s Woodsy look works well for your lifestyle and sartorial preferences. I'll come wild mushroom picking with you in #4 and #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147700 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:18:27 +0000 Helena 2147700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific!! And simple done well is never boring! I especially love your styling in #3 ... Looks terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147686 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:16:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2147686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt is adorable on you and I like the lining in the coat. Are the watchaid pants here because you’ve recently pulled them out for winter? I want something like them, have had them in my find for a couple years. Some day I’ll find them....<br /> Have fun with the home schooling! If I had known what was to come with my kid, that’s the route I would have taken! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147677 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:40:21 +0000 Anonymous 2147677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So impressive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147655 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:33:02 +0000 Jaime 2147655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent minimalist with personality style! I am always interested in how you (and Jenn and others) manage your small, but thoughtful and stylish wardrobes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147653 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:02:28 +0000 nemosmom 2147653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have made some well-considered and deliberate additions, LaPed - I love your waxed anorak and those rust Madewells are yummy!&nbsp; </p> <p> <div>You are keeping it practical for your life and staying incredibly stylish in the process - I certainly don't see anything boring in your WIWs! Thank you for taking the time to break down your numbers - were your additions about 30% secondhand last year, too?</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147635 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:08:02 +0000 SarahD8 2147635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HERITAGE KNITS. YES. NOW AND FOREVER. I look forward to seeing what you do with this. An idea I've been playing with for this fall is "new horizons in fair isle," but things being what they are the odds seem low that this will ever be anything more than an intriguing phrase in my head.</p> <p>Great roundup, as always. I appreciate these numbers posts. Excellent that you've been able to adapt to changing circumstances with your customary deliberateness and care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-wiws-and-2020-numbers-long#post-2147631 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:53:13 +0000 LaPed 2147631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b></p> </p> <p><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b>By my count, I’ve added 31 pieces to my wardrobe since the start of 2020, 8 of which were purchased secondhand and 2 of which were pre-loved gifts (thanks <b>nemosmom</b>!).<b></b></p> <p>These numbers are pretty much in keeping with previous years, and I would estimate that a roughly equal number of items have left my closet, though I haven’t been keeping close track. My secondhand ratio may have dropped a bit due to local thrift and consignment being unavailable all spring and into summer. These shops are mostly reopened here, but social distancing restrictions aren’t very conducive to browsing so I’ve dropped off donations but haven’t been in.</p> <p>If there is a theme, it is gear, loungewear, and very casual. I bought one pair of metallic sandals and a short-sleeve jumpsuit to attend a wedding that ended up being postponed indefinitely. Luckily, the wedding would have taken place outdoors in June, so the pieces I did get some wears throughout the summer whenever I managed to go out in the world.</p> <p>I don’t intend to add much more this year, as my lifestyle -- a bit of tutoring and babysitting, some online teaching, and homeschooling my 6yo (we figured this would be a good year to try it out and are having a blast so far!) -- doesn’t require anything new wardrobe-wise. If I have any sort of vision for fall and winter, it’s jeans and sweaters, which sounds… predictable! More specifically, I like the idea of heritage knits (think nordic and fair isle) paired with wider denim. I’m dreaming of indulging in a holiday sweater -- somewhat ironic now that I don’t have to partake of any silly “ugly sweater” days. I would love to find a pair of bootcuts, and I took advantage of a jeans promo at Madewell to try out the two pairs in Finds (click the one with no available image; the colour is sublime!). Love the front patch pockets. They should arrive later this week, fingers crossed they fit the way I want them too. My wide-legged cords from last year are back in rotation now that it’s chilly, and soon I’ll pull out my plaid wool trousers. I am keeping an eye out for long-sleeve tees/knit tops to wear underneath woolly cardigans and pullovers, and of course I’m always open to adding warm, waterproof footwear for our long slushy/icy winters.</p> <p>Throwing in a few somewhat boring September WIWs. Featuring a new chino skirt, a new plaid linen scarf that I'm really loving for transitional fall weather, and a new-to-me waxed cotton anorak that I picked up in the spring and haven't had many chances to wear yet (drought!). There's a clear progression from mild early September to damp, grey late September. Plus, my 2020 numbers for anyone who's interested:</p> <p>Gear (7):</p> </p> <ul> <li>1 hiking/running skirt</li> <li>1 pair running shoes</li> <li>1 pair hiking shoes (secondhand)</li> <li>1 pair gym shorts (secondhand)</li> <li>1 long sleeve SPF shirt</li> <li>1 pair hiking pants</li> <li>1 fleece baselayer top</li> </ul> <p> Lounge (5): <ul> <li>2 sweatshirts</li> <li>1 pair sweatpants</li> <li>1 pair slippers</li> <li>1 pair pj shorts</li> </ul> <p> Everything else (19): </p> <ul> <li>1 flannel shirt (secondhand)</li> <li>1 vintage cotton sweater (secondhand)</li> <li>1 pair chinos (secondhand)</li> <li>1 pair vintage jeans (secondhand)</li> <li>1 waxed cotton anorak (secondhand)</li> <li>1 cotton cropped tank top</li> <li>1 linen shorts</li> <li>1 jumpsuit</li> <li>1 sunhat</li> <li>1 pair canvas sneakers (secondhand)</li> <li>2 pairs sandals</li> <li>1 pair linen pants</li> <li>1 linen scarf</li> <li>1 chino midi skirt</li> <li>1 long sleeve tee</li> <li>1 cropped wool cardigan</li> <li>1 linen shirt (gifted)</li> <li>1 pair linen wide-leg pants (gifted)</li> </ul> </p>