https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 09:30:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon/page/2#post-1410085 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:49:05 +0000 Janet 1410085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!&nbsp;</p> <p>Laurie, we are definitely on for a cycling date when the weather warms up a bit! I'll be in training again for more centuries -- I think I'm hooked. ;-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon/page/2#post-1410082 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:46:38 +0000 Aida 1410082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info on the clutches, I always forget to check those sales but have scored a couple of my favorite big floppy leather clutches the same way. </p> <p>Glad to hear you're not about to start a big purge (I'm always tempted when I'm feeling fluffier, sometimes it's tough to hold back... but I am lazy so it rarely happens, yay? ) I do agree with Angie that the items you're finding less interest in, those would be worth either setting aside or temporarily removing. I think it can also be trickier with a large wardrobe, because of the items that we love or have specific purpose but that don't necessarily get worn a lot compared to other items. Being pickier is good though; I'm in the same boat that I've got several items in my closet that I wouldn't purchase new <i>now</i>, but am reluctant to purge. Perhaps I should look at selling those items instead, and use the funds to get a few pieces that I'm happier with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon/page/2#post-1409981 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:58:29 +0000 CocoLion 1409981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I particularly love those skinny straight jeans on you. &nbsp;You have impeccable taste and your style is edgy and modern without screaming fad. &nbsp;I agree with Angie, when the Spring merchandise comes out you might feel more inspired. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon/page/2#post-1409971 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:35:03 +0000 Gracie 1409971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great WIWs as usual, I love your plaid coat and am also a big fan of your boot collection, all cowboy boots included :)&nbsp; You hair looks fantastic as well.&nbsp; So many of us are slowing down the shopping and enjoying what we have... I wonder if it's a natural process as the year comes to an end, that we look back at how much we've added to our wardrobes and decide to minimize starting now or at the beginning of January. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon/page/2#post-1409906 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:23:04 +0000 lyn67 1409906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your new hair Janet, so sleek! And no wonders you're not excited of&nbsp;&nbsp;new trends or speciffic items anymore, as you have a great wardrobe, already. Afer a few years of just saying, I am starting to really feel the same...&nbsp;and that's a good, isn't it? YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon/page/2#post-1409875 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:43:35 +0000 Laurie 1409875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't even get past #1 -- love love love it. &nbsp;Gorgeous colors, every single thing is perfect. &nbsp;Of course I love the rest, too.&nbsp;<br />We have a date to ride this spring/summer right? &nbsp;Get rid of fluffy feelings?&nbsp; I just need to start shopping bikes instead of fashion, now.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409868 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:22:14 +0000 shiny 1409868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooohhhh... I love #3!! LOVE that clutch with the boots and that top. The hair is the icing on the cake.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409855 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:55:06 +0000 jackiec 1409855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG I totally agree with Shevia and her term "Zara index!!!" What a great way to put it! I'm kind of in that place too. Janet, I agree that your WIWs are such a treat. I love opening them and studying them. There is always a fun element - usually an amazing clutch, or fantastic boots, or one of a kind piece of jewellery. I seriously always learn something from you. I just love #1 with the light turquoise and greys. And the plaid clutch/red boots?!? Love all your outfits. Great haircut too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409849 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:48:57 +0000 Susie 1409849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, the Towson mall&nbsp;used to be my favorite shopping spot when I lived in PA. It was interesting to see that it's gone more high end with the addition of some stores (Burberry, LV, Tiffany) that hadn't been there when I lived there. We stopped there on our way back to BWI. We visited family- my Mom in Annapolis (shopped on Main street last Friday), then my inlaws in Rehoboth and finally my dad and sister in York. 3 states in 5 days!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409827 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:16:03 +0000 Helena 1409827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits Janet - I love that black and white sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409822 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:10:19 +0000 Anonymous 1409822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look FABULOUS!!!!!! &nbsp;Not surprisingly, I love the boots/purse combinations in the first, third, and sixth&nbsp;views. &nbsp;Everything works so well on you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409783 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:37:01 +0000 Missey 1409783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet- you look as chic as always...your closet should be a perfect place to shop for awhile!&nbsp; It sound like you have everything you really need and want right now, enjoy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409772 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:57:01 +0000 Anonymous 1409772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you're in quite a good place with your wardrobe at the moment Janet. As Angie said.. just address the items that you're a bit tired of and don't feel are working. I love the phrase Una used "&nbsp; Like not eating more when you're feeling full, right? " I think it sums it up really well :)</p> <p>Now on to your wonderful outfits. As always I adore you in sea shades and #1 is no exception. Gorgeous paired with grey and denim.</p> <p>&nbsp;I love the pairing of wine and the green tone in your scarf in #2 and I'm a sucker for your hounds tooth pant pattern.</p> <p>The juxtaposition of sporty top and traditional plaid in #3 is just fab and the new 'do' is TDF!</p> <p>YLF!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409764 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:57:00 +0000 ElleH 1409764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks great! Your outfits too. I love your style &amp; I'm glad to see someone who's style I admire wearing cowboy boots. Now I feel better about wearing mine lol.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409745 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:10:57 +0000 Deborah 1409745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You outfits are all stunning Janet as is your hair, curly or straight. Does your hairdresser razor your fringe, it looks great. I hear you on shopping fatigue. I am not not shopping but my shopping has definitely slowed and even my desire for new things is much less. I am beginning to think that once we have more clearly defined our style and updated our wardrobe accordingly we then shift to focussing on enjoying it. I am not suggesting any of us will feel to go through a whole season with nothing new but the sense of satisfaction perhaps does mean less is more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409742 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:07:19 +0000 Jeanie 1409742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your haircut and that plaid clutch! &nbsp;I am still seeing plenty to buy but I am not allowed to buy any more now. &nbsp;You really have a lot of pieces that you can pull into great outfits. &nbsp;I am hearing you on the lower boots. &nbsp;I am only reaching for my lower healed boots and my Fly London's which have turned out to be super comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409721 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:58:03 +0000 Anonymous 1409721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love the first outfit, with the turquoise scarf and boots brightening everything up, and the plaid clutch in the third outfit!</p> <p>I'm not sure I'm feeling inspired either. I think the cold and dark just make me want to hibernate in sweatpants instead of putting any effort into my clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409716 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:50:31 +0000 Debbie 1409716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits. Your closet sounds like it is in a good place. What a great feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409713 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:49:13 +0000 Peri 1409713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I forgot...love the turquoise scarf! and the sleek hair, that's how I feel after a haircut too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409711 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:47:57 +0000 Peri 1409711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are hugging your closet! I'm hugging what I have, but I would still like to be a little less minimal. Yeah, it's the in thing, but I'm it by default, not so much choice. So, I'm still in active seeking mode...and yet, I'm right there with you. Not really seeing much in stores that inspires me.</p> <p>Still baffled by calling this end of season though. Even in the south we have 4 months to go, not hardly end-y feeling. Really just start-y feeling.&nbsp;And stores are still getting new things, seems weird to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hey, I bought your nail polish! Doesn't look nearly as good on me though, not my color. I'm back to black today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409707 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:36:38 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1409707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, these are some gorgeous outfits. You look sleek and chic in all of them! I really love the scarf in #2 and how it adds pizzazz without stealing the show. Your boot collection is enviable, and I adore the checked coat, too. Your haircut is fab. Does it feel kind of refreshing to find yourself pulled back into your own closet, finding little temptation in the stores? I sometimes feel restless when I don't see things I like, or aspire to, in the stores, but perhaps it can be a time of renewed interest in what we have, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409700 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:28:12 +0000 Jaime 1409700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic, truly, and it makes sense that the need for new ebbs and flows. I sort of feel that way too - I call it my Zara index. Sometimes I want everything at Zara, sometimes, like the last few months, nothing interests me at all. When they have their end of season sale all bets are off though :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409696 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:22:14 +0000 Karie 1409696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, your new haircut looks wonderful! And that plaid clutch - I am in love with it! Super fun!&nbsp;</p> <p>All your outfits are gorgeous, but #1 with the boots and the scarf, is my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409683 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:59:03 +0000 Angie 1409683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the sleek hair. And all your outfits are Killer. And #6 is Killer to the power of Killer. It's a breath of fresh air to see red again I might add. Goodness knows why most stores are a sea of black,&nbsp;grey and some white&nbsp;right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janet, I think we <b>all</b> experience a little fashion fatigue at the end of the season - especially when we have a closet full of ultra fab stuff (like you do). I wouldn't give it a second thought. Go with the flow.&nbsp;In a month or so you'll probably find something else that you love.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would address the older items in your wardrobe that aren't doing it for you anymore though. xo</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409677 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:49:41 +0000 Suz 1409677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, you look amazing. That is all. Love the new hair and the clutches!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409673 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:41:14 +0000 Anonymous 1409673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - your WIW's are always among my very favourites. &nbsp;I hear you about shopping fatigue and feeling cranky - I don't see anything that makes me go "wow" and I am sick of the amount of stuff I've accumulated (as we all know, and as I've gotten myself into trouble over being so evangelist about going minimal ) The whole Christmas season gets me down, despite how much I love Christmas itself. I keep thinking in two weeks, all of this is packed away ,and into winter we go. &nbsp;Anyways - I too am looking forward to working with what I've got and figuring out how to love it and appreciate it without constantly looking for more. &nbsp;And if I looked like you in jeans, I'd have 27 pair too &nbsp;Lastly you hair - oh my god it's gorgeous! &nbsp;Definitely your defining feature. &nbsp;Happy Thursday &nbsp; x0. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409662 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:11:02 +0000 Caro in Oz 1409662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I love your hair &amp; the outfits -&nbsp;fantastic looks.<br />I have slowed my shopping down too - I'm pretty happy with my wardrobe &amp; I'm taking my time, wearing my clothes &amp; seeing what I feel great in - thanks to Angie &amp;&nbsp;YLF I have a summer wardrobe that seems to be working well so far </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409661 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:07:49 +0000 Janet 1409661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait, Susie, you were in Towson??? My stomping ground! That's where I was today. I didn't know you were in the area! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409658 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:03:22 +0000 Susie 1409658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got every reason to be happy with your closet because you have lots of gorgeous things. You look fab in all of these and your bags add so much to your looks. </p> <p>I too have slowed down on adding new things to my wardrobe. I rarely get to shop at an actual Nordstrom store, but earlier this week I left the Towson store empty handed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-and-feeling-like-a-fashion-curmudgeon#post-1409657 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:03:08 +0000 Janet 1409657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, Echo, and Laura, I'm glad to hear I'm not alone. It's not a bad place to be at all. I'm actually quite relieved. NAS always makes me feel a bit like a glutton, and I really am looking forward to less closet churn. I've had my fun for the last few years, and I'm settling in to my groove, I think. </p>