https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:56:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386643 Fri, 23 May 2025 02:59:24 +0000 Sal 2386643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suntiger.&nbsp; I expect the waistcoat will be more worn in spring and summer but I have a couple of possibilities for winter.&nbsp; Maybe over my black silk shirt or my denim shirt.</p> <p>I think so too Helena!&nbsp; A definite wardrobe hole existed.</p> <p>Thanks Carol - yes with the prices here I have to be strategic with my shopping.&nbsp; Gear is expensive but it has a long life...</p> <p>Suz - I was excited to see that blue too - it's a nice gear colour.&nbsp; Raincoats last me 10 or so years - I have a city one but this is more practical.&nbsp; And yes the navy cycling kit is very nice but it was oh so pricey!!&nbsp; However the shorts are comfortable which is a plus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386534 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:20:29 +0000 Suz 2386534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thoughtful additions, Sal! I love the blue for you (of the jacket). It seems the perfect bright spring blue.&nbsp; And I am wowed that you found NAVY cycling shorts and top -- that would be brilliant but I have not seen similar n my neck of the woods-- it is all black or neon all the time around here it seems. Love the new Mary Janes and hope they prove comfy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386428 Tue, 20 May 2025 13:15:28 +0000 Carol 2386428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this line-up--I love that it is a mix of utilitarian and chic items. It can be hard to remember to have enough of both.&nbsp; Those Mary Janes are smart--I think that style has been going strong a while, and I have yet to get a pair.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386414 Tue, 20 May 2025 11:32:22 +0000 Helena 2386414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent practical buys and the Mary Janes are gorgeous. Well done and I'm sure these are all destined for workhorse status! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386411 Tue, 20 May 2025 11:25:45 +0000 Suntiger 2386411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to seeing the waistcoat stylings! Angie put a bunch in Finds so I think we'll have a post about them soon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386399 Tue, 20 May 2025 06:53:49 +0000 Sal 2386399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know!! They are a good choice for my work life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386261 Sun, 18 May 2025 22:36:52 +0000 Lisa 2386261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent additions! Glad the Mary Janes were comfortable on their first outing! Finding comfortable footwear is not always easy to find and makes me so happy when it happens!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2386021 Tue, 13 May 2025 20:12:20 +0000 Sal 2386021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, Brooklyn and Rachel.</p> <p>Thinking the waistcoat with skirts and cream jeans. I may wear it under a blazer but more likely with a long sleeve shirt underneath. I have to experiment a bit.</p> <p>Wore the Mary Janes for work on Monday and they were very comfortable. Yay!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385960 Mon, 12 May 2025 19:44:11 +0000 Angie 2385960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thoughtful additions, <b>Sal</b>! Really pretty Mary Janes, and lovely waistcoat. Look forward to seeing them in outfits :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385934 Mon, 12 May 2025 11:01:25 +0000 Brooklyn 2385934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good shopping. I’m curious to see how you wear the vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385933 Mon, 12 May 2025 08:13:58 +0000 RachelNZ 2385933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like very considered additions Sal plus practical for your upcoming trip! Look forward to seeing some outfits with the Mary Jane's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385932 Mon, 12 May 2025 03:30:38 +0000 Sal 2385932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bijou!&nbsp; Wearing the Mary Jane's today to work to get some wear in before I need to walk any distance in them.&nbsp; And yes prices are scarily high at the moment........not an easy time to be in retail here.</p> <p>Star - you do well on the second hand additions!!&nbsp; No shade from me - accessories are pretty useful and essential and long lasting.</p> <p>Thanks Lisa - Scarpa are a European brand focussing on outdoor activities (climbing, trail running etc).&nbsp; I wanted to buy in store locally rather than online and I wanted something that would work in a few different uses.&nbsp; I love my Merrell Moabs for hiking but needed something lighter for our travels.&nbsp; Activewear shoes are one item I truly do wear out...</p> <p>Thanks Jaime.&nbsp; I have always had a soft spot for Mary Jane's - trending or not:)&nbsp; And black leather is just so easy to keep clean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385930 Sun, 11 May 2025 23:30:48 +0000 Jaime 2385930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent choices for both practical and style reasons. Mary Janes look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385922 Sun, 11 May 2025 13:12:55 +0000 LJP 2385922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those new Mary Janes ! Interesting sneakers too - i'm not familiar with that brand .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385918 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:21:59 +0000 Star (Lise) 2385918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab and thoughtful additions Sal!&nbsp; All look like they will get a lot of use.&nbsp; I too have hopefully finished my seasonal shopping (spring/summer) in my case.&nbsp; After announcing I only wanted to buy 5 pieces this year I have been on a bit of a splurge.&nbsp; Although in my defence only 1 item is brand new, a cream sweater with black stripes.&nbsp; &nbsp;The others were all 2nd hand.&nbsp; They were in such good condition, a great price and fit into my style goals, so I could not resist.&nbsp; I did say shoes/belts (any accessories) were not part of the 5, and I have purchased New 2 belts and New 3 pairs of shoes (2 x sneakers and 1 x loafers), which are all fabulously comfortable.&nbsp; I edited 2 pairs of knitted sneakers, one worn out and the other so darn uncomfortable.&nbsp; &nbsp; I chose very carefully because in the last few years my feet are super fussy.&nbsp; So although I did not meet my numbers goal I think I have made good additions too.&nbsp; I call them numbers goals, because that is what they are, not laws.&nbsp; Life is too short for laws about things that make you happy :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385915 Sun, 11 May 2025 05:50:25 +0000 Bijou 2385915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great purchases - I can see these items having longevity in your wardrobe. The Mary-Janes are a nice fashion addition with a very wearable heel. </p> <p>I understand the concern with the weaker currency a friend and I were saying everything seems to have recently doubled in price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385913 Sun, 11 May 2025 04:36:54 +0000 Sal 2385913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do try Sharan - but I make mistakes too. </p> <p> Prices here are high with a weaker currency so that makes shopping wisely important. I do try to buy for holes but leave some room for wildcards. The dress and vest here were unplanned but the rest was carefully considered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385912 Sun, 11 May 2025 04:31:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2385912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always seem to buy with great care, Sal. These items look just right for their purposes. Congratulations on filling the work-shoe wardrobe hole! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-lately#post-2385910 Sun, 11 May 2025 04:06:34 +0000 Sal 2385910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some additions I have made over the last two months. A mix of practical and fun pieces for some holes.</p> <p>- Second hand knit navy and white stripe dress -$10. This is not the dress but it is very similar.<br /> - navy Jelenew cycling shorts and top. These shorts are a very nice cut for women. I sized up because I am nervous about too small shorts. It was the right call. Numbers on cycling shorts are best to be ignored. Some are cut for Tour de France frames……<br /> - black vest - second hand. I plan to wear with cream jeans, red pants, skirts etc. Really happy with with this second hand piece for $20 but I am yet to wear it.<br /> - Scarpa spin planet trail runners - to wear cycling and on hikes and city walks. I decided on these as they are better for my orthotics than the NB 327 I had been eyeing up. I like the colours too!<br /> - black Mary Jane shoes. A definite work footwear hole has been filled. I have thought of lots of ways to wear these.<br /> - Patagonia Torrent raincoat. Only worn twice to date but this is filling my practical wet weather needs. It’s a pretty colour too.</p> <p>I am trying not to add anything new except potentially sandals for our trip in August, unless I need a replacement item. Wish me luck!! </p>