https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:44:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2200146 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:27:37 +0000 Jenn 2200146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>Angie! </b>I'll let you know when our plans are more firm. It's been a while since I planned this sort of multi-location trip, but we're planning to spend a few days, at least, in Seattle since that's our home-away-from-home.</p> <p><b>Tanya,&nbsp;</b>it's actually not terribly easy to find a graphic tee that's simultaneously interesting and non-colorful.</p> <p><b>kellygirl</b>, I'm so glad I left my comfort zone with those jeans. &nbsp;I'm really enjoying them!</p> <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Jonesy</b>. These are way more basic outfits than <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-capsule-in-action">my last capsule post</a>, but you know, some days, all you really need is jeans and a t-shirt.</p> <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>Brooklyn.&nbsp;</b>I'd say I wear something akin to these maybe 30% of the time. I'm also in plain black dresses a lot, and the last 30% is more anything-goes.</p> <p><b>Mary Beth,&nbsp;</b>it's a nice combo to have available when the stars align.<br /><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199844 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:05:55 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2199844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, maybe the top + dress combo is an option when you’re somewhere unexpectedly cool. But I hear ya on not wanting a lot of layers in the summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199718 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:42:15 +0000 Brooklyn 2199718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cool. You have your signature look nailed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199566 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:23:24 +0000 Jonesy 2199566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous looks and your trip sounds amazing! I love all of your graphic tees and your color palette is delicious. I can see why you keep that skirt around--it looks great and seems to suit you! Love the dress too. I guess I love it all :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199557 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:47:58 +0000 kellygirl 2199557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style and color palette. Just a beautiful capsule. Jeans are the perfect length and look so hip and modern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199553 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:32:02 +0000 Tanya 2199553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits all around! I especially like #3 and #4, that is one cool graphic tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199543 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:51:59 +0000 Angie 2199543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER cute all round, and I expected nothing less!&nbsp;</p> <p>Faves are #2, 3, 4 and 5. Flattering, hip, and very <b>Jenn.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>You had better give me a shout when you are in Seattle! Have fun prepping your travel capsule. WOOHOOOOO :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199518 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:52:47 +0000 Jenn 2199518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sheryl,&nbsp;</b>thanks for the info! That's useful!</p> <p><b>suntiger,&nbsp;</b>if you're listening to Pantone, they're "picante." I tend to class rust as a shade of orange, though. I added finds for both the top and the dress.</p> <p><b>shevia,&nbsp;</b>I really like the gum soles, too. I feel like they might blend into my wardrobe better than white.</p> <p><b>Sal,&nbsp;</b>I think I'll be better able to assess needs for the trip once we have a basic itinerary. It'll be a balance of planned activities and spur-of-the-moment ones, because my husband loves flying seat-of-the-pants, while I need to have an agenda, even if we end up not following it.</p> <p><b></b>Thanks,<b> slim cat&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>Liesbeth!&nbsp;</b><b>Liesbeth,&nbsp;</b>the color palette Tanya posted in that thread is basically my wardrobe!</p> <p><b>Mary Beth,&nbsp;</b>that Mme. Leota tee is my FAVORITE graphic tee, and it would almost certainly work with the skirt. I tried the top and dress layered today (see Finds), and it works all right. &nbsp;The colors are allllmost a perfect match and I like the silhouette with the different neckline, but it ends up being a lot of layers of cotton jersey, and probably too warm for any day warmer than today (which is in the mid-70s)</p> <p><b>Bijou,&nbsp;</b>it does make sense. &nbsp;I just need to remind myself that the flip side of that is not needing as much for winter!</p> <p>Thanks&nbsp;<b>Christina,&nbsp;</b>the wide-leg jeans are less a "formula" than just "the jeans I have for this season." I also have a skinny pair, but they're less weather-appropriate right now. It's so fantastic to be able to think about travel again, isn't it?!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199468 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:05:56 +0000 Christina F. 2199468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You look great as usual. I love your wide-leg jeans outfits. I'm glad you have hit on a formula that works for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>I need to consider a travel capsule too. So exciting!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199448 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:08:07 +0000 Bijou 2199448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rust sneakers are perfect for your style. I love your Spring collection and think that given you have a long summer, adding more items to your summer capsule makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199438 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:02:31 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2199438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am <u></u><u>dying</u><u></u> (pun not intended, but I'll take it) over your Madame Leota tee!&nbsp; I'd be curious to see a pairing with the striped skirt in photo #2</p> <p>Overall, I really dig your style!&nbsp; &nbsp;You have this folk singer-ish vibe, but elevated.&nbsp; I love those jeans, especially paired with the top in the last photo.</p> <p>At a glance, I thought the top in #2 was the same piece as the dress in #3, just artfully draped to make it into a blouse.&nbsp; &nbsp;Are they the same or similar colors?&nbsp; &nbsp;Maybe you can layer them and create a different variation for the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199407 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:17:22 +0000 Liesbeth 2199407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfits, I especially like the one with the skirt! This is the shade of rust I was saying in Janet's thread that I am drawn to but cannot wear myself :). I'll enjoy your and Suntiger's outfits instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199385 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:34:19 +0000 slim cat 2199385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice collection ( I'm too loving your skirt )!<br />Good luck with your trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199374 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:32:04 +0000 Sal 2199374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As always lovely outfits - you and StyleFan always are two people who choose so carefully and thoughtfully.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I like your capsule of statement pieces with essentials always available.&nbsp; Useless (Signe) does a great job of doing this and it makes sense to me.&nbsp; I don't know if I have the discipline to stick to it, and my climate and work does have a few variables and wildcards where some days I need to be super practical as I will be lugging boxes in the workshop, the next will be working from home, and the next in a government or industry meeting and wanting to be "relatively dressy".</p> <p>Your trip sounds exciting and a wonderful chance to explore and have some freedom.&nbsp; Is your walking gear in good shape for national parks or beach walks?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199363 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:46:17 +0000 Jaime 2199363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how each outfit looks just right - being selective and thoughtful pays off. Those sneakers look excellent - I really like the sole.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199343 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:39:08 +0000 Anonymous 2199343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um yeah...you need the sneakers....<br /> And they're rust not orange!<br /> Was going to carry off the rust top, but I have an identical as yet unworn one!<br /> Your trip sounds great </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199342 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:38:02 +0000 Sheryl 2199342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Cariumas. I have somewhat wide feet with a somewhat high arch and they are really comfortable. However, I walk heavily on my heels, and I found that they wore down rather quickly, to the point that the outer edge of the shoe has somewhat separated from the heel.&nbsp; If you walk more evenly than I do, I think they should hold up well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199341 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:19:08 +0000 Jenn 2199341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>rachylou,&nbsp;</b>we don't have a whole lot nailed down yet. My son is having friends in town for an 8-day span in mid-July, so we'll be handing the house over to the 20-somethings for at least that long, but probably a bit longer. I suspect we won't do any tent camping, but probably a mix of hotels/motels, AirBnBs, staying with friends, and maybe a rustic cabin or two. We've been to a lot of these places before, but we've never done the whole drive!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199335 Mon, 31 May 2021 23:32:40 +0000 rachylou 2199335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking very fresh! Sounds like you have a fun trip planned! That’s a long drive. What’s the time frame? Hotels all the way? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199325 Mon, 31 May 2021 22:35:36 +0000 Carla 2199325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotcha! &nbsp;Thanks, Jenn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199296 Mon, 31 May 2021 20:50:14 +0000 Jenn 2199296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla,&nbsp;</b>I just looked at my spreadsheet and the last thing, besides a couple of Disneyland tees, that I purchased in person was a scarf in February 2019. Prior to that would be late 2018. I think it's safe to say I'm almost 100% an online shopper at this point. Both my statement items this year were online purchases.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Helena,&nbsp;</b>that skirt is always sitting right at the edge of donation for me. It's not the most comfortable thing I own, but every time I put it on to analyze, I decide that it's just good enough to save. It only has 14 wears after three years, which is really low for me, but again, that means I still pull it out once a month or so in season.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199290 Mon, 31 May 2021 20:31:47 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2199290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well....ya might! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199289 Mon, 31 May 2021 20:26:14 +0000 Carla 2199289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Helena said - and I love your outfits! &nbsp;Did you manage to source statement items online, or are your statements things you picked up BC19? &nbsp;I need the style boost of a statement or wildcard item, but retail and thrift won’t we open until June 14 at the earliest. &nbsp;It’s hard to gauge the fun/excitement factor of items online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199287 Mon, 31 May 2021 20:00:50 +0000 Helena 2199287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab as usual Jenn. Your wardrobe management skills are aspirational for me. I LOVE your skirt in the second photo especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199286 Mon, 31 May 2021 19:57:46 +0000 Jenn 2199286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewyspaghetti, I don’t need orange sneaker. I don’t need orange sneakers. I don’t need orange sneakers. <a href="https://cariuma.com/collections/women/products/oca-low-pantone-picante-canvas-women" rel="nofollow">https://cariuma.com/collection.....nvas-women</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199285 Mon, 31 May 2021 19:52:55 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2199285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't heard of those shoes, but a skate shoe that is better for the planet sounds awesome! mr.cs is a skater- that might be something we would both like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-capsule-month-two-and-a-little-summer-planning#post-2199284 Mon, 31 May 2021 19:46:36 +0000 Jenn 2199284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not as many photos this month, because many of my outfits were repeats from the first month, and many of these are just a simple “jeans and graphic tee” formula, but the spring capsule is still doing a great job at filling my needs, both for variety and simplicity. Here's<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9701"> the capsule</a> and here's <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-capsule-in-action#post-2191277">month one</a>. At this point, every capsule item has been worn at least once.</p> <p>Since we're now three weeks from when I'll switch to my summer capsule, I'm ready to start planning. Here's what's on my mind.</p> <ol> <li>I <b>really liked having </b><i><b>all </b></i><b>my essentials available</b> and making the "capsule" idea more about rotating my statement pieces. I plan to repeat that for summer.  It also helps in keeping my <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8179">essentials</a> front and center year-round, so I don't duplicate unnecessarily.</li> <li>So far this year, I've <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=9723">purchased two statements</a>--one each season--with everything else being essentials, duplicate essentials (in function, not direct), gear, or basics.<b> One new statement per season </b>feels just right given the current state of my wardrobe, and I think I'll stick with that. Or not. Summers are long here, so if my gut ends up calling for two, I'll listen.</li> <li>I <b>need to make a travel capsule</b>! We haven't traveled more than 100 miles from home in a year and a half...and that 100-mile trip was to track down vaccine doses. That hasn't been a huge hardship, as we've been busily exploring our new city, but this summer we have plans to drive a 2000-mile odyssey along the Pacific Coast Highway from LA to Seattle and back. There will be plenty of space in the trunk, and I'll need to cover multiple outdoor/city activities from San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and possibly, Vancouver, if conditions and regulations allow. Outdoor environments will range from beach to forest to mountain. Plus a cool 42 hours in the car driving. </li> <li>I have<b> no idea what my statement will be</b> for summer, but I do have <b>some essentials-refreshing</b> to do with at least one additional black or white summer top, a black wrap (or faux-wrap) skirt, and a lightweight sweater (cardigan or breezy pullover). Also maybe new sneakers. I'm curious about <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cariuma.com/products/catiba-pro-off-white-gum-black-canvas-sneaker-women?variant=32350157930570&amp;currency=USD&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=Cariuma_Shopping_Shopping_Smart_ALL_x_USA_General_10013&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_content=&amp;k_cca=smartshoppingus&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwktKFBhCkARIsAJeDT0i7JBtcpQBhdHKIC5nkO_IscwobSRCd-K3_6Zj9sVpQ-gjTMquSL7MaAllPEALw_wcB">Cariumas</a>. Anyone know anything about them?</li> </ol> And now, more spring capsule outfit pics.</p> <p><i></i> </p>