https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:24:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored/page/2#post-644606 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:38:45 +0000 christy 644606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't thank you all enough for your comments, observations, ideas and encouragement! </p> <p>Suz, great observations - maybe I've been feeling more adventurous lately and so the "tried and true"s feel boring.</p> <p>bj111, thank you! This was one of my best finds!! Found it at Nordstrom on sale for about $30 several years ago!</p> <p>Rita, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your really kind words. Your comments mean a lot and I want to say thank you for that! Especially that last bit. Certainly helps keep things in perspective! </p> <p>rachylou, those oxfords have been tough to style, but I do love them!</p> <p>steph, great observations. Definitely helps me narrow down what's appealing to me versus what isn't. </p> <p>scarlet, you were one of the few to give that shirt some love when I posted the K/R! I think you're right about finding some way to get some edge in there.</p> <p>Natalie, I could only hope to incorporate color like Maryk (and you!).</p> <p>Anna, I think you may be exactly right. Yuck!!</p> <p>Makrame, yes I'm in Seattle. Spring in Seattle is always dreary and I usually say that the nice weather doesn't start until July 5th...but enough already! I'm ready for some sun!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored/page/2#post-644455 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:18:51 +0000 Makrame 644455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great, and Anna is probably onto something here - it seems like you have no summer (you are in seattle, right?), at least this year, which probably makes it feel as if you are wearing the same cold/wet weather outfits for the longest time. </p> <p>I am absolutely in awe of your collection of outfits, and especially like your shoe choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored/page/2#post-644445 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:59:28 +0000 annagybe 644445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I honestly think it's the weather playing a huge factor. I'm so, so tired of layering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored/page/2#post-644444 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:56:14 +0000 goldenpig 644444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christyg, I think you have a fabulous sense of style--you make it look so effortless to be chic and polished every day. There aren't any duds in any of the ones you posted. Maybe you're just bored because your style is moving in a different direction. You liked the cape with the leather skirt and not the pants--maybe you're moving toward more skirts and dresses? (I know I tend to get more bored in trousers and always reach for dresses/skirts first). And the Chanel style jacket and cobalt pants outfit is amazing--I think maybe you're just itching for more bright colors in your wardrobe! Maybe incorporate more bright colors instead of grey and black. Like white or colored pants instead of black. And it looks like you're gravitating to more florals and feminine styles in your second batch. I think both groups of photos look equally great but even when you have killer style, it's natural to want to shake things up a bit now and then! You look great all the time!</p> <p>ETA: Maybe you need a pop of neon! MaryK does neutrals with neon. You could try a citron belt or orange handbag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644442 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:55:40 +0000 Scarlet 644442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I am not that good at this kind of analysis, but I wanted to say two things. 1. I love your style. 2. in terms of what could you change? So this is a lot of supposition on my part, but given the consistent level of dressiness in your style I am guessing that your job requires you to look a certain way to some extent (very polished and professional?). Maybe finding a way to incorporate a little more irreverence while still walking the line could be your thing? I could easily see you for example adding a little bit of a rocker edge to your look while still channeling professional. Maybe I am totally off-base here, but that is just what comes to mind. Also I just wanted to note that I love outfit 5 in your first line-up, since you wrote it looked better in your head, and that every time you wear the blue and white shirt in 5 of the second line-up (I think I have seen it a couple of times?) I am so struck with shirt envy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644417 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:09:04 +0000 mrseccentric 644417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>first, what jen said :)</p> <p>and you do sound like you're itching for a style change! It's hard when you don't know what you're aspiring to, but i think Angie's and some of the other posters' ideas about working with what you already got is a great idea - a low-commitment way to get an idea of what's interesting and fresh to you *now*.</p> <p>And brilliant idea to post your fave recent loox!! That's my number-one best way to get out of a rut - analyze the heck out of any look i wear that i love. Angie, Suz, Manidipa and rachylou all make excellent and valuable points. Here's my take:</p> <p>More texture variety and textural contrasts: wool against leather in 1, patent against boucle in 7, a little tweediness in 6.</p> <p>Non-classic shapes, silhouettes, and fit: phenomenal cape jacket in 1, slouchy blazer and top vs. skinny cigarette pant in 2, maaaaaaxxxxi skirt in 4.</p> <p>Funky shoes: 1, 4, etc. (Love!)</p> <p>Pattern Mixin': animal vs. stripe in 5. to me the tweed vs. floral in 6 and the stripes vs. the pattern of the shoes in 4 are getting very close to a pattern-mixing feel.</p> <p> if any of these ideas seem interesting or appealing, you can try em' out some more. Best of luck to you - i know that feeling of you look fine, it's not like you think you look terrible or anything but it's just not giving you that 'kick' from when you're really on! It'll pass, and at least you look awesome in the meantime HTH! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644390 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:27:50 +0000 Meredith1953 644390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of I have to say that these are all great outfits! You do black and white and pops of color so well! I have a particular fondness for outfit #3. I just can't get over how gorgeous that jacket is with the blue pants! I also love #6 a lot for the way you put orange into the outfit and for it's relaxed vibe. #4 which you thought was boring is pretty bt maybe the orange long sleeve t from #6 would interject a litle more "vitality"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644338 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:31:24 +0000 rachylou 644338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your cape coat with the leather skirt is outstanding, as is the suit and drapey top next to it. I think the difference between the first set and the second set may be "visual texture." The first set are all great combos, but they are on the safer side to me. The second set has more visual tension - bolder stripes/pattern, sharper contrasts in materials, etc.</p> <p>BTW, I think I just bought your Jeffrey Cambell oxfords... They're comfy! And harder to style with what I've got than I thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644300 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:39:48 +0000 modgrl 644300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your post made me cry this morning when I opened it on the train in. I waited to respond and I'm glad in the interim Angie came in and said that you have KILLER style. Because you do. End of story. My god are we looking at the same pictures? You are so hot every day!! Your wardrobe choices are so beautiful and creative. You are totally in keeping with both your uber-formal work environment and your style persona. I am blown away by how great you look every day. Color is your friend but neutrals are too. You can and DO do all of these looks so well. Perhaps refreshing your style by adding some bright or white pieces for summer and some jewelry if it fits your style persona would help as others have suggested. </p> <p>I think one problem is looking at all these blogs of tiny 20 somethings with seemingly endless time and money to spend on clothes, with beautiful creative backgrounds, their far off model stares, hair blowing in the wind... You are not that person - you manage a home and family and a full time job - and girl, you do it with style!! WOWWWW!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644260 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:54:51 +0000 Anonymous 644260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well maybe more is going on here than I realized, but I just had to chime in quickly to say that I love, love LOVE #3! that Chanel jacket with the blue pants...and those SHOES! I die! *fanning* Even if you don't leave out the black entirely, if you just make sure you wear a shot of color every day, that might make a more do-able challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644215 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:57:17 +0000 bj1111 644215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>adore, adore, adore. this is what i aspire to.</p> <p>where did you find that black jacket with white piping? very chanel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644204 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:46:06 +0000 Suz 644204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous in each one of these! </p> <p>To my mind, in addition to what Angie says, the outfits you love incorporate at least one item that's a bit of a stretch for you, style wise. In #1 it's the leather skirt (plus the batwings); in #2 it is less obvious, but those are pretty tall heels, yes? and wearing slim trousers to work probably still feels a little bit risky. In #3, that's a different silhouette to your usual. Ditto the amazing #4! #5 has pattern mixing going on. #6 might just be a different combo of elements, and #7 is the cobalt trousers. </p> <p>So maybe for your new "rubric" add one element that feels fresh and new and a little bit risky to each outfit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644196 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:37:50 +0000 cheryl 644196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look amazing in every outfit. So chic, classy and stylish. If you are bored, i'd say a pop of color, or a big statement necklace or bracelet, or a stack of bangles. You seem to be drawn to neutrals so some color might jolt you out of your boredom. I'm also a huge fan of black, but maybe try finding a different neutral to incorporate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644177 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:24:26 +0000 citygirldc 644177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Angie's opinion. I do fall in the same rut wearing work clothes and tend to go back to the same things. </p> <p>Your outfits are incredible but I do know where you're coming from in terms of edginess. You could try wearing a bold or modern jewelry (necklaces, bracelets), or a colorful scarf, or some funky shoes. That's how I edge up my work wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644176 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:24:23 +0000 Jamie 644176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing new to add to all this great advice. I just wanted to say that you look fabulous! I know what you mean about being bored with the items in your closet, but you wear them all so beautifully. I especially loved the outfits that are punctuated with color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644174 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:22:54 +0000 ManidipaM 644174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In addition to what Angie's saying, I'd say this second batch of outfits shows a softer, more feminine quality than some of your earlier outfits. Sometimes it is the colour --- a soft blush or or rosy beige, or softer neutrals (brown); sometimes fabrication and/or silhouette --- soft blouse, full gathered skirt, curvy rather than angular lapelled jackets...</p> <p>The exception seems to be the cobalt pants and the Chanel-esque jacket, quite bold and sharp and geometrically, rigidly structured in appearance... but the connotations of that jacket are firmly 'feminine classic' too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644147 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:53:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 644147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing to add since I think Angie's spot on (as usual!) - just wanted to add that your style is fantastic and I suspect with a few tweaks, you will fall in love with your outfits again. I think that outfit #3 in the first batch (#7 in the second bath) is absolutely STUNNING on you and it has that shot of cobalt blue that just brightens the whole thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644144 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:50:01 +0000 Angie 644144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that you can do this challenge, Christy :)</p> <p>Generally, the outfits that you love at the moment incorporate colour and high contrast. That's another observation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644130 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:41:02 +0000 christy 644130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Angie &amp; Vildy, we posted at the same time! </p> <p>Hm - work outfits that leave out the black? I won't have anything left to wear! Okay then, here's my rest of the week challenge - no black. Luckily, today's outfit doesn't have any! And, now that I think of it, neither did yesterday's....interesting!</p> <p>Okay, SUPER late for work and gotta run. Thanks all! Any other suggestions/comments more than welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644126 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:38:21 +0000 christy 644126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! You've given me some great food for thought. I don't seem to repeat outfits very often, so I don't think it's a matter of not remixing, but I can't quite put my finger on it.</p> <p>Sveta, I do think I'm searching for a bit of a style evolution, but I have NO idea what direction I want to go in.</p> <p>Christieanne and Antje, so smart to think about the weather. We've had a pretty dreary spring, so maybe part of it is feeling pulled down a bit by the weather?</p> <p>Una, shoes have been a sticking point for me lately!!! I think I've bought 13 pairs of shoes recently. Of those, I've kept and worn 1, 3 are in "not quite committed to yet" purgatory and the other 9 have been sent back! I have another two pair on the way. My husband thinks I'm insane!!! </p> <p>Deborah, thank you! Maybe I really am just really ready for a change of season!!! </p> <p>Shevia, great question...</p> <p>So here are a few of the recent outfits I've really loved. Do you see anything consistent in these?</p> <p>There's still a lot of black and neutrals. There's many different silhouettes. What is it about these that are "better" than 1, 2, 4 and 5 above? I'm feeling much better recently about my casual outfits, so 6/7 are less "boring" to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644109 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:25:04 +0000 Angie 644109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have KILLER style. End of story :)</p> <p>May I suggest adding more colour if you are bored with your combinations. Also, have you tried wearing work outfits that leave out the black? I bet that would be a great personal style challenge! I think you *might* be bored with black. Just a hunch </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644107 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:19:54 +0000 Vildy 644107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 is all sleek elements, so you probably feel more energy wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644070 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:36:55 +0000 Jaime 644070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe since you no longer need to struggle to put together truly great looking outfits, it has just become a bit too easy for you. To your appreciative viewers your outfits all look smashing, but maybe you want to stretch your boundaries by adding a bit more edge to your look. It could be shoes (I love your Sunday shoes btw), or a different hairstyle (your hair looks great, that is not a hint), or an unexpected piece of jewelry. I think you have received great suggestions already - my last thought is to ask yourself how you would describe your style and then ask yourself which part of that description is boring you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-644008 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:44:17 +0000 Deborah 644008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Christy there is nothing boring here! I do understand where you are coming from because I experience this too, particularly is the season drags on. Adding color and footwear are great ways to relieve boredom as is combining items you may not have tried before. </p> <p>For example #1 with a colored bag or a patterned bag<br /> #2 is perfection! Wouldn't change a thing.<br /> #3 is sophisticated and modern, would change or add anything<br /> #4 Can you pop the collar or is it too soft?<br /> #5/6/7 are all fab. You could add a funky pendant to 6. and 7 I would try a long sleeve t (or short) rather than the blouse.</p> <p>But seriously you look amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-643994 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:52:44 +0000 ManidipaM 643994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, other than the 'more colour maybe?' suggestion, I do think Sveta may be on to something? How about posting a few 'experimental' What-I-Might-Wears?</p> <p>Because objectively, NOTHING boring in sight there at all! In fact, what Jen said...! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-643958 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:06:31 +0000 fashionista 643958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The same things are going on in my mind too, I am bored too. So don't feel like posting some WIWs now.</p> <p>I see from your WIWs that black is the dominat color in your wardrobe and that may be making you bored. Try adding some colors in small amounts and see if it makes a difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-643938 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:06:44 +0000 Antje 643938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, you look KILLER in all of these outfits! I'm especially enchanted with #3 (perfection!) and #6 (beautiful color on you!). So I'm wondering whether you're bored with the season. It's been a dreadful spring in Seattle, and many of your outfits reflect the cool climate. Maybe you're as desperate as I am for milder temperatures, which also give you more options, e.g. dresses and skirts, lighter colors etc.? I definitely think you could add a few more spring colors to some of the outfits, especially the ones that are black-heavy. E.g., if you have some yellow or turqouise accessories (or whatever your favorite spring colors are), you could try and mix those into outfits like 1, 2, 4 to make them a bit "lighter" and "spring like", that might do the trick. But there is nothing, nothing boring about your outfits in general! Rock on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-643932 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:51:32 +0000 catgirl 643932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I've found to edge up work outfits is footwear. Cool boots, like my quilted booties, make me feel edgy even if the rest of the outfit is courtroom-conservative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-643930 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:49:48 +0000 Lyn D. 643930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New accessories can make all the difference when great outfits are feeling a bit Ho-Hum. The latest earrings or bangles or a new scarf or hairstyle might pep you up and revive your enthusiasm!<br /> I think all your outfits are FAB as they are B.T.W. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/snooze-why-am-i-suddenly-so-bored#post-643922 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:37:35 +0000 jen 643922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wished I looked like that when I'm bored </p>