https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season/page/2#post-2285006 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:07:43 +0000 Nadya 2285006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh interesting about measurements, Jenn! I like garment measurements because ease can vary so much from style to style and body measurements are usually just stated for that company’s standard sizing, So if, for example,&nbsp;a company’s standard XL size has a bust smaller than mine, but the garment has plenty of positive ease, I can often tell if it will work for me. Similarly, seeing waist and/or hip measurements let’s me know if it might fit my bust but not provide enough room elsewhere.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season/page/2#post-2284895 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:20:02 +0000 Roberta 2284895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Treat. Yo. Self. I love every piece you have chosen.</p> <p>I track spending each year, and can see that 2019 was a BIG year cost-wise. There's an emotional component for sure, I was very sure I was getting promoted, and then very disappointed when I didn't get the position. I have no regrets.&nbsp; :-)</p> <p>That was a big year for accessories: watches, jewelry, scarves, gloves. Pretty, portable, no fitting worries. That category is tiny these days, and I've given away a lot of what I owned.</p> <p>Still a happy little shopper, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season/page/2#post-2284842 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:49:34 +0000 Jonesy 2284842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything looks beautifully cohesive and perfect for you! Yes, I do have seasons when I shop more...currently in one right now! I am craving tailoring, e.g., jackets, after wearing so much loungewear for working from home these past few years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284819 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:32:37 +0000 Kim M 2284819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your finds are fabulous, they look beautiful and comforting.&nbsp; So glad you are able to treat yourself.&nbsp; My "bigger season" might be late winter, as I'm discovering holes in my wardrobe and know spring/summer isn't my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284799 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:51:54 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2284799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jen, these are gorgeous pieces, and I love the glam rock vibe! &nbsp;That first dress is an incredible addition, because it can also be worn open as a coat over pants, with either of your new cami tops, and that belt.</p> <p>I’m excited to see your WIWs and style labs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284794 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:35:39 +0000 Jules 2284794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep going back to the velvet dress but it's off limits for me as I don't do international orders to Canada. That's fine though I will just look forward to seeing it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284776 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:27:50 +0000 Janet 2284776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and even though they were not cheap, I love my PC moto pants — I got them in faded black and sometimes think about duplicating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284775 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:26:35 +0000 Janet 2284775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, fab collection! I shop in spurts and then have several months go by in which I don’t shop at all. Right now I’m starting to see a shift in color palettes which is sparking my interest again, so I find color a big factor — when my colors trend, I feel an urge to stock up.</p> <p>I’ve poked around the Poetry site and admired the dresses! That velvet is gorgeous. I may have to try something from them at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284771 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:02:34 +0000 Bijou 2284771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Changes in weight or lifestyle / job have been the catalyst for major wardrobe transitions for me. </p> <p>All these pieces look very 'you' and I am sure they will get worn a lot if they pass your inspection process. They also look trans seasonal and perfect for your warmer winters. Nothing wrong with the occasional retail therapy splurge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284760 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:38:09 +0000 Anonymous 2284760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great pieces for you! And yep, for me early fall tends to be a high shop time too. My colors in stores + still warm enough out to want to try things on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284728 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:01:09 +0000 Anonymous 2284728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After a couple of years of buying almost nothing, I am shopping replacements, mostly second hand. That takes patience and time.<br /> Your latest looks are gorgeous and lux. You will have a great winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284721 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:31:26 +0000 Jenn 2284721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny story: the printed dress was on the front of the Poetry catalog, and I just showed it to my husband and he said, “I saw that sitting on the table and thought, ‘If she hasn’t ordered that already, she’s going to.’”</p> <p>Guess I’m consistent. (Even though, DonnaF, I DO wonder what I was thinking on occasion.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284718 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:13:49 +0000 Jaime 2284718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are letting yourself have some treats Jenn. Your pieces look very you and I hope they work out. I am partial to jackets and coats despite my relatively small window to wear them. Although I am not as affected by seasonal offerings as a second hand shopper, even second hand tends not to offer jackets in mid-summer. The beginning of Spring, when many people clean out there winter closets, is often a big shopping time for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284709 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:44:37 +0000 Sloper 2284709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say I'm an autumn buyer too.&nbsp; Maybe leftover echoes of new clothes for "back to school." Most definitely because I love autumn/winter clothes the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284694 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:49:06 +0000 DonnaF 2284694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how we can look at your purchases and say, "Yes, that looks like Jenn," and never ever have to say, "What in the world was she thinking?!?"</p> <p>Yes, some years I buy one type of item more than others. And after my MIL moved out of the country and we no longer go down to San Diego, I was a bit surprised that it changed my clothing needs -- but I hate to do laundry while on trips so maybe that's why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284691 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:41:46 +0000 Indigoprint 2284691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes some seasons just seem to offer more that I am interested in.<br /> That velvet dress is to die for and will be waiting for your pics wearing it...with you new boots??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284683 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:05:56 +0000 Jenn 2284683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Stagiaire Fash,&nbsp;</b>my move was about a year later than yours (summer 2019) but I think we can both say that 2020 more or less didn't count in the "getting adjusted" timeline. I'm definitely still assimilating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284682 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:04:15 +0000 Jenn 2284682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>"pretty glam luxe" is spot on. I want to get dressed every morning and feel all those things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284681 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:03:24 +0000 Jenn 2284681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Nadja,&nbsp;</b>I'm always fascinated by people who benefit from garment measurements. I usually prefer body measurements because I find myself at a loss as to how much ease will be necessary in any given item. And I usually don't have anything similar hanging about to measure, because if I did, I wouldn't be buying the thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284679 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:01:37 +0000 Jenn 2284679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LJP</b>, you're so right about the predictability of retail. &nbsp;One thing I've been trying to do is seek out those fall items that might also work for me in summer (see: those silk camis). I also rationalize that at least transitional pieces can be worn all winter here!</p> <p><b>Style Fan,&nbsp;</b>you know, I do like my clothes to be worn a reasonable amount, but not everything has to be workhorse. &nbsp;I'd like most things I buy to get to 30 wears in 2-3 years, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284677 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:58:45 +0000 Kate 2284677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The two dresses are especially beautiful. That 1st velvet dress is just luscious. Fall is my favorite shopping season anyway, and when so many of my favorite colors are available, I really have to rein myself in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284675 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:50:15 +0000 Carla 2284675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of good points here. &nbsp;Totally agree with what Nadya wrote, and think that the availability of items in&nbsp;<i>your&nbsp;</i>colours is part of it. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Agreeing with cat2, but also catching up on a year of low shopping (left half my budget on the table!) early in the pandemic. &nbsp;The very end of 2021, and early winter 2022 was <i>very good&nbsp;</i>for me, as I found satisfyingly good (even great!) quality replacements and basics. &nbsp;I’m set for cool/cold weather and looking forward to pulling out all the fab items I bought earlier in the year, but haven’t worn in 4-5 months. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284674 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:48:17 +0000 LJP 2284674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh man - that velvet shirt dress is outstanding ! I want it ! And yes, fall is my season and I’m here for it . My colours , my fabrics , everything . It tend to spend in the fall because I’m excited for the clothes . Retail is so predictable too : jewel tones in winter collections , cotton in spring with nautical brights , linen in summer , and then everything I love to wear in autumn shades in fall . It’s hard NOT to overbuy ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284672 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:41:29 +0000 Jenn 2284672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These pieces will be arriving over time, so it probably won't feel like quite as much of a shopping spree as they trickle in. The printed silk dress is a pre-order that's still a few months out, as are the olive moto pants. Everything else should be here shortly. My boots are coming today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284671 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:33:57 +0000 JAileen 2284671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, I love the first two dresses. &nbsp;I hope they work out. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I bought a lot of clothes during the pandemic because I gained weight, and needed clothes to wear. &nbsp;I’ve lost most of it and should probably sort through everything. &nbsp;I’ve bought a few hoodies and sweaters for the upcoming season..</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284668 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:31:22 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2284668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All beautiful, and all very you. I look forward to seeing what exactly works out for you. I adore that belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284662 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:39:07 +0000 Style Fan 2284662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To answer your question -- yes. Sometimes I go for it. I plan to do just that.<br />Beautiful and comfortable clothing is lovely. Your new pieces look perfect for your wardrobe. Does it matter if they get worn a lot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284654 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:07:04 +0000 Nadya 2284654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think years when one's colors are available or some other sea change is in one's favor are good years to have a big shop. I adore this year's wide high waisted pants and keep buying them. And add to that the emotional comfort of having beautiful cozy clothes - I think you're smart!</p> <p>I love the items you've found. I didn't know the Poetry brand and looking at their web site I see they post the actual finished garment measurements, which is SO helpful for shopping on line, especially in my size range where I can't tell if I'm sized out or not. And looks like I'm not so .... !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284649 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:58:03 +0000 Angie 2284649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE to hear you spoiling yourself! Like the bits of "pretty glam luxe" that are coming through too, <b>Jenn.</b></p> <p>Yes! This year is a bigger shopping year for me. Needed to replace and embellish my dressier and formal items. Next year will be a smaller shopping year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-season#post-2284646 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:40:57 +0000 Jules 2284646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful collection! I love the velvet dress in particular, swoon! The other colours are also gorgeous.<br /> I’ve definitely had seasons where I buy more than usual, usually based on how much I like the current trends. </p>