https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:28:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2213050 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:46:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2213050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so impressed that you have been organised enough to do this and l have really enjoyed the wander through your new clothes!You have bought some lovely things,enjoy wearing them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2213035 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:06:56 +0000 dannyharrison 2213035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b><br /> </b> <p>Thanks for sharing this awesome collection and I am really inspired by the way you have noted down all the shopping you have done. I am going to do the same as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2212714 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:40:48 +0000 Bijou 2212714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notasf it is wonderful to see your Spring and Summer purchases, the VB suit is such a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. </p> <p>This Australian winter I have surprised myself by rediscovering neutrals in tones of beige, camel and brown. I have added a number of second hand items - the Burberry trench and cognac handbag were both second hand but new to me. I was thrilled to buy them and have been getting good use of these new items. Jeans, knits and boots is my uniform at the moment and I have been adding a daily scarf.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2212365 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:32:48 +0000 RobinF 2212365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun way to track your purchases! Love all the neutrals and the teal suit is such a great color.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2212363 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:18:37 +0000 Janet 2212363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job staying on top of all this! Your newest acquisitions look wonderful.&nbsp;</p> <p>After a year of buying very little clothing other than gear, I've had a bit much fun this spring and summer. I managed to replenish my rather tired collection of shorts, and have been wearing the new ones a lot. Also added a few new sleeveless summer tops, which I can't say I *needed* but it sure has made getting dressed more fun than reaching for the same old tees over and over. I also am enjoying the new sandals I got this spring, getting a lot of wear out of the new styles.</p> <p>Last month I did score a lovely Veronica Beard blazer in a blue tweed, as well as a cashmere sweater in watercolor shades of blue and another in shades of pale blue/green camouflage, even though it will be too hot to wear those for at least another month or two.&nbsp;</p> <p>And now there is NAS, and it looks like I'll have a few keepers from that, including at least a couple of new pieces of outerwear. I already committed to new silver sneakers and a gunmetal crossbody from the sale. Holding out hope for new light wash bootcut jeans and the houndstooth sweater vest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2212345 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:10:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2212345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yummy colors, especially when worn together, which is new to me even though I know it is time-honored.<br /> I’m not really buying clothes now, other than underwear, shoes, and perhaps a coat. Oh, and I’ve gotten 2 pairs of jeans this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2211546 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:32:25 +0000 Helena 2211546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous as usual notsaf ... You know your style and execute it perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2211449 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:48:27 +0000 rachylou 2211449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nicely pulled together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2211402 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:11:41 +0000 Anonymous 2211402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well there! &nbsp;Consider me a new (how did I miss all of this? ) fan of your style and your wardrobe skills. &nbsp;I like finding a style "mentor" or inspirer here on YLF that I can look to for ideas and the boost I need to stay on track. &nbsp;Sorry - I sound like a teenager - lol. &nbsp;I love those MD jeans, and I'm really tempted to order, but I had such an issue with my last (and only ) pair from them in terms of outrageous stretching , that I'm tentative to try again. &nbsp;Love the Ann Taylor blazer in particular too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210643 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:59:20 +0000 notsaf 2210643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina -- Thanks for the kind words! I love everything I've seen of your style on the forum this year, so it means a lot. Camel is a great fall color: if you're looking for it, you're most likely to find it then. I also have black shoes and bags for fall, and that's ok. Black still does good work to ground my wardrobe and is something I still wear when I want to look serious.</p> <p>Roxanna -- I used to use Stylebook before I started with Finds. I think Finds is wonderful for wholistic overview of the wardrobe and for shopping. Stylebook was great for outfits and wear-tracking, but since I'm such a mix-and-match dresser, that feature ended up being less useful.</p> <p>Shevia -- Fisherman sandals and summer dresses sounds like a perfect look for you!</p> <p>Suntiger -- You are one of the masters of the palette-driven wardrobe! Will be fun to see you refresh your neutrals. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210586 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:13:57 +0000 Anonymous 2210586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your teal suit and camel collection! I've been slowly trying to add light neutrals too, camel and beige, since they've been available. Starting to work on my transitional/cold weather shopping early. Just simple, classic, neutral pieces this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210583 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:02:27 +0000 Jaime 2210583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The green suit is gorgeous and I like your footwear too. I have been focused on fisherman sandals and casual dresses but not really in a shopping phase at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210574 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:36:49 +0000 Roxanna 2210574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you post your Finds here - I find it so inspiring (and in fact, you've inspired me to keep track of the colour of my pieces in my StyleBook app.) </p> <p>Also - gosh I am coveting those hoops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210513 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:04:37 +0000 Irina 2210513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so impressed with your white and especially camel collections.&nbsp;Everything works together and it looks very cohesive to me. Always inspirational, I must check your collections once in a while to remind myself to be more focused.<br />I started the year with the intention to expand my camel capsule and compliments. But got lost somehow and don’t know where I’m going with it. Decided to reassess it in the fall.<br />I’m into fall/winter shopping mode. A dress from COS is going to be last summer purchase, probably. Woolly things are coming my way -sweaters, hats and a scarf. I’m adding to my winter cream and beige capsules. Still looking for a cream bag but kind of accepted that my shoes and bags for F/W will stay black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210333 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:45:44 +0000 notsaf 2210333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, Carla: I'm so glad that worked for you! I think it's YLF magic.</p> <p>I loved reading about your switch from olive to mushroom in your recent post. It looks fab with your lilac. Be careful, though, because I might steal those Chucks and your Bean jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210331 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:41:17 +0000 Carla 2210331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah! &nbsp;Lost part of my response! &nbsp;I wanted to THANK YOU for inspiring me to get my wardrobe cataloged into Finds! &nbsp;I made it a Christmas holiday project and now&nbsp;<i>everything,&nbsp;</i>except underwear and fitness kit is documented. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>To answer&nbsp;<i>your&nbsp;</i>questions, I’m wearing shorts, and sometimes pants or jeans, and sleeveless button downs and t-shirts, since we are in hot/humid summer with temps in the 30’sC, &nbsp;but A/C to contend with. I shopped for summer in February and March based on my ‘counting wears’ experiment of 2020. &nbsp;April was ‘no buy’. &nbsp;Purchases in May, June, and July are below in ‘Finds’ and are a mix of ‘emotional’ choices and early F/W items.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210326 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:21:43 +0000 notsaf 2210326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly -- I have gotten totally out of the habit of doing outfit shots but perhaps should try to start again. That had a lot to do with my failing old phone, which I just replaced (two of my purchases this month are phone accessories), so it would be a good time to get back to it!</p> <p>Sal -- you make me miss my happy cool weather clothes! I've been enjoying what little heat we've gotten so far this summer, but will be glad for sweater weather too!</p> <p>Carla -- What an interesting thought: you're so observant! Certainly, my New England city is very casual, so that's different from London, and summers are much more casual for me. The shift to gear and athletic clothes is totally lifestyle driven: I've really taken up walking and hiking since coming back to the US last summer. But I don't mix! Activewear for activities only! Funny what you say about a younger vibe, since 40 is just around the corner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210324 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:08:11 +0000 Carla 2210324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m seeing a bit of a pendulum swing - urban minimalist career when you were in the UK, swinging through more casual style and gear when you relocated stateside, and adjusted to WFH. &nbsp;Now, with the return to the office in the future - a return to more structure. &nbsp;Do you see US work and recreation capsules differently than when you were across the pond? &nbsp;The ‘light’ is different. &nbsp;Societal norms are different. &nbsp;Still a neutral palette - but lighter, and a strong sense of practical utilitarian - but less structure and more ‘off duty’ clothing. I’m seeing a little less starch and a younger vibe since you returned to North America.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210314 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:26:31 +0000 Sal 2210314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely additions and great work stepping back from black if it is no longer appealing. It is all well thought out.</p> <p>For me the last two months have mostly been about jeans and either blazers or knitwear/coats. It has been cold and/or wet. I have added new cords and a sweater dress as my closet was leaning too transitional. I needed some warm winter pieces to make June- August less repetitive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210300 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:13:32 +0000 kellygirl 2210300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your picks look so cohesive. Impressed with your ability to not fall back on black! Neutrals look so fresh and modern to me these days. My summer has been haphazard--but I'm a mood dresser/shopper for sure. I wish I had your discipline. Looking forward to seeing some of these in action... subtle hint...haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210273 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:51:22 +0000 notsaf 2210273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: Just noticing that the Ann Taylor model looks an awful lot like La Ped! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-and-dressing-lately#post-2210272 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:50:11 +0000 notsaf 2210272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been a while and seems a good time for a round-up post of late spring and early summer shopping and dressing. </p> <p>As usual, I keep track of all my purchases in Finds. Here are the latest:</p> <p>March:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9702">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=9702</a><br />April:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9823">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=9823</a><br />May:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9998">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=9998</a><br />June:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=10038">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....tion=10038</a><br />July (so far):&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=10184">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....tion=10184</a></p> <p>I continue reliably refreshing items in my <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8807">white</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8154">camel</a>&nbsp;collections, while collecting a few more distinctive pieces to my "<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8156">other colors</a>" and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9728">jewelry</a> collections, including some lovely vintage gold hoops around my birthday and a very special green suit from Veronica Beard in March. Two other favorite purchases that haven't yet any wear yet are a white linen blazer from Ann Taylor (ready for end-of-summer in-person meetings: the version I have actually has scrunched sleeves) and stacked sandals from M. Gemi (waiting for high summer dinners out).</p> <p>A few things that I've been wearing regularly and happily are:</p> <p>1) Massimo Dutti wide leg cropped jeans (lemminged from Irina), which really elevate a half-tucked tee or tank top<br />2) Old Navy cotton blouson top in black (inspired by Helena), which is great to throw on with jeans or shorts<br />3)&nbsp; Square-toe Sam Edelman flats in cognac, which I like so much I've just duped<br />4) An oldie-but-goodie Gucci tote that I reserve for summer months</p> <p>My style continues to be neutral, classic, and "softly utilitarian." Aside from the black top I mentioned here, Angie and others may be interested to know that I've otherwise bought basically no black in 2021 and have really leaned into other neutrals. A big change!</p> <p>I'm still looking for a couple more button-down shoulder-covering tops that can be half-tucked for high summer. I'm set for footwear and outwear for fall but may look for a heavier version of my beloved Theory trench for next winter (though probably not in black!). And I'll keep adding to my gear and activewear: looking forward to a running shoe refresh after having added a great pair of trail runner last month.</p> <p>Thanks for reading. What have you been wearing/buying lately?</p>