https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 09:04:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action/page/2#post-1813242 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:49:20 +0000 Anonymous 1813242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Delurked</b> -- You are doing so well with your wardrobe. &nbsp;Mixing new with old seamlessly. &nbsp;</p> <p>We will definitely hold each other's hand during NAS. &nbsp;You being limited to booties and underpinnings. &nbsp;Me limited to underpinnings and perhaps one Nike pair of leggings. &nbsp;There was a third thing for me as well. &nbsp;Can't think of what it is right now ..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action/page/2#post-1813221 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:58:06 +0000 Angie 1813221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy to hear that you have many faves and that your wardrobe is working out for you. Well done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action/page/2#post-1813216 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:45:49 +0000 Anonymous 1813216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn67. The white top in 22 is probably 7-8 years old, and it often works when nothing else is quite right. For me, the top almost always drives the outfit, and only the embroidered jeans are my bottoms that don't mix with just about anything (a lot of my printed tops look too busy with it for my tastes). </p> <p>Sterling - glad I bugged you, as you prompted my recap. :)<br /> I definitely do seek variety in my wardrobe. This can be both good and bad. Unfortunately I often want newness, which makes it harder for me to step away from looking or buying when I have enough. I wouldn't wear sleeveless by itself in winter, but the one I got in 8 will work as a layer later. And I can wear the crops or skirts with booties or boots all year. I wear light colored booties in summer too. It's a look I've really grown to like on myself. If it's cooler though the winter, a longer sleeved top or sweater still works with the bottoms (as in 22, the booties are several years old with a very old white tee), so the majority of pieces remain in play all year. </p> <p>I love the top in 21. It goes best with white bottoms, and really pops. I got it at Dillard's two years ago, and I went back last year to find something similar. No success then, but it's the same brand as top in 5, which works well too, but is not nearly as striking. I do find I have to make sure not to save a top like that. I am working on wearing my favorites and not saving them lest they wear out. I want to be able to fully enjoy what makes me feel best. </p> <p>Thank you for the compliment on the proportion. That's the biggest reason I might try on and change either top or bottom - trying instinctively to get that right proportion. I like the pants in 3 for their sleeker fit, and I have a goal for the fall of finding a dressier version of black or navy pants similar to that fit. </p> <p>As to 13, that's the moto jacket I didn't need but couldn't walk away from. I loved it when I tried it on, and then when I paired it with the skirt I was very happy with the duo. Even the tank under it I like (which is a super old coldwater creek tank. I also like it with the top in pic 1). Of course, I'm unlikely to wear the jacket through the summer season unless it's for a very particular event. It's something I could wear the rest of the year. Even in the height of my winter I mostly don't need to cover my legs.</p> <p>Your posts about seasonal shopping were good food for thought for me. Remember to slap my hand if I'm going for much other than booties and underpinnings at NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action/page/2#post-1813182 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:40:32 +0000 Anonymous 1813182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry I'm late to the post, I'm not sure how I missed it earlier. &nbsp;</p> <p>You did a GREAT job of honing in on Tops that <u>flatter you</u> and <u>suit your life style</u>. &nbsp;The fact that you can wear your wardrobe year round provided me with yet another wardrobe goal going forward. &nbsp;I understand your comment about not having to do a seasonal shop for Winter. &nbsp;It all makes so much sense now. &nbsp;</p> <p>I looked at the tops. &nbsp;You have a really nice <u>variety</u>. &nbsp;I see varied colors and silhouettes, yet they all hang together as a cohesive unit. &nbsp;Some of my favorites are numbers 1, 2, 8, 14, and 18. &nbsp;The standouts, in my opinion, are numbers 21 and 22. &nbsp;They are both so striking (especially 21). &nbsp;Are these last two older items in your wardrobe? &nbsp;</p> <p>But I also want to comment how well you pair each of your tops with bottoms. &nbsp;The silhouette is proportionately perfect, especially number 3. &nbsp;Everything about 3 works so well. &nbsp;</p> <p>Finally, my two favorites <u>ensembles</u> are numbers 12 and 13. &nbsp;</p> <p>I also like all your bottoms. &nbsp;It seems you pulled tougher a wardrobe characterized by VARIETY. &nbsp;Mine seems to be characterized by a UNIFORM. &nbsp;</p> <p>GOOD JOB. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action/page/2#post-1813153 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:23:46 +0000 lyn67 1813153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous collection, THE RIGHT TOP makeS work any bottom, ISN'T IT! My faves are 1, 7, 14, 21 aaaaaand: 22! The white tee perfection! wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action/page/2#post-1813104 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:22:04 +0000 Anonymous 1813104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen - I was wearing them today. I find them comfortable, but quite hard/inflexible. I have been having foot pain and I haven't decided if they are helping or hurting yet (or neither). I think they are of good quality, and fairly narrow. I have a pretty narrow foot, but could see others with a wider foot could not easily wear this style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1813101 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:03:18 +0000 JAileen 1813101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have an enviable variety of tops, both in style and color. I know you've mentioned you live in a very warm climate so you definitely need them all. I saw your Naots in there somewhere. How do you like them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1813098 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:53:14 +0000 Anonymous 1813098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Aquamarine, I think the dress is TTS. I could not have gone down a size. It's a bit shorter than it looks in the picture (I ordered the tall). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1813097 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:44:17 +0000 Aquamarine 1813097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the outfits. You have a great collection of summer items.</p> <p>Is the Boden dress (11) true to size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812914 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:08:33 +0000 Anonymous 1812914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just added some finds to the original post. Yay to Chris who finally got me to get to work on creating my own instead of just collecting ones others created. (In my defense, I always use my iPad here). I will still need to go back and do a bunch more at some point, since it would be helpful to have more of my wardrobe represented. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812822 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:03:15 +0000 Anonymous 1812822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lozz_oz - thanks. I haven't worn much In the coral family for quite a while. I like it though. </p> <p>Srah - my last camo shirt bit the dust, so I was happy to find a new one. I always like to have a little camo and tie dye represented in my tops. No tie dye right now though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812818 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:19:33 +0000 Nomad 1812818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in every picture, but I especially love that camo burnout tee. Also, your hair is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812816 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:11:16 +0000 lozz_oz 1812816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you're covered for spring + summer. I love you in any of the tangerine/red items + the combination of the striped skirt with the floral top in #7.<br /> Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812814 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:01:44 +0000 Anonymous 1812814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn - I had several tops last year only make it through one year. It was a bummer, since a couple were real favorites. I guess the up side is I wore them quite a bit, but it's more annoying when the quality isn't there. </p> <p>I also like blues and teals best on me. I have seen some sky or pool blue colors back in the stores, and would love to add this color back into my wardrobe, as it has been missing from retail for many years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812809 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:13:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1812809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great selection. I love the floral tops (of course). And the blue and teal coloured tops are great on you. This large and varied selection makes me think that next summer I need to make casual tops a priority. Lots of my casual tops only make it through one summer (because of all the washing), so I am always short of choices in this category. And that just adds to summer dressing woes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812785 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:52:07 +0000 Anonymous 1812785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie - thanks. That red dress came unexpectedly. I had seen it online and liked it, but didn't plan to pursue it until right before an event I realized I didn't have what I was looking for. A quick order from Zappos and it fit the occasion perfectly. These looks all feel very "me", and I'm glad you can get a sense of that. </p> <p>Mirjana - the embroidered jeans I'm really enjoying, and I need to make sure the red dress gets worn all summer instead of thinking it should be saved for something fancier. </p> <p>Angie - thank you for the sweet comments. As it is already over 100* here, I am basing a lot on sheer comfort in heat. #5 is very light and I have been pulling it out to wear often because of that. #7 and 13 are probably my favorite looks, followed by 10, 14 (for ease of wear), 8 and 20-22. How nice I have so many favorites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812776 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:54:00 +0000 Angie 1812776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have gorgeous hair, a pretty smile, and your uber casual looks down, delurked. Nicely done.&nbsp;</p> <p># 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 21 are my faves. Which are your faves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812774 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:46:51 +0000 Mirjana 1812774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How great collection! Everything is so nice and fit you perfect. You look lovely. I especially love red dress and #22 the embroidered jeans is wonderful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812770 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:20:45 +0000 Anonymous 1812770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not had a chance to read what others wrote but I still think the v-neck red dress is stunning on you. </p> <p>I also like the blue baseball top, the shift red dress and the simple jean shorts and white top look.</p> <p>I really get a sense of your style from these pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812767 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:07:08 +0000 Anonymous 1812767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shedev - Calvin Klein. It was a clearance item at Dillard's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812764 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:01:46 +0000 shedev 1812764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the top in #7. Can you tell me where you purchased it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812762 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:57:36 +0000 Anonymous 1812762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you CocoLion. So kind of you to say. I feel like I worked really hard to find stuff (I'm sure I spent way more time than I should have. Ha. I was very determined to whip my tops into shape). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812755 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:34:05 +0000 CocoLion 1812755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is well chosen with excellent fits. &nbsp;Not a dog here... very impressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812715 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:22:20 +0000 Anonymous 1812715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree Janet. I see Angie may be rounding up some choices, as many of us are singing this same song. Luckily (as I am not shopping right now - the one I like is the BR eyelet one, but it's sold out in my size), I will be able to make do with what I have. Plus, I'm going to try to make my white vest work. Thanks for reminding me of mine from your WIW post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812714 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:14:50 +0000 Janet 1812714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same problem with white tops! I love the idea of wearing them more in summer (and hubs likes me in white), but it's really hard to find white tops that are the right combination of casual, interesting in some way, flattering enough, and not so sheer that I need a layer underneath! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812706 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:50:12 +0000 Anonymous 1812706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catherine - thanks. </p> <p>Janet - I was recently remarking that I like myself in white and light colors, but I have relatively little of it in my wardrobe. That will be something to keep in mind going forward. Of course, light colors on top can be so hard to get just right. I am willing to wear a half cami in summer, but otherwise usually find it too hot to layer. That eliminates a lot of white tops right there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812704 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:46:15 +0000 Anonymous 1812704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer - thanks. tops first, and then dresses were my focus. It's weird how bottoms used to be tougher to find, but somewhere along the way it reversed. </p> <p>SF - The printed skirts I have had in the past usually languished in my closet, but I think the simplicity of the striped skirt will be super useful. I can see from my photos that the reason the printed bottoms are tough is because I gravitate to printed tops. </p> <p>Lisaflex - I love dresses overall, and always try to keep them in rotation. </p> <p>Chris987 - thank you so much. A big compliment to be called refined. I almost always strive to look polished, so I am glad you see that for me. I have learned through much trial and error that I do not really care for plain T-shirts unless the fit is impeccable. As I have gotten older I like them less on me without a third piece, which is usually too hot for me to wear. I live in a warm climate where I had to find my version of polished but casual, without layers. The dress is by Splendid (etched floral dress). A brand I've never had success with in past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812699 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:10:20 +0000 Janet 1812699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great collection. I especially like that white top in 8 and the dress in 12! The white shorts are fab too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812696 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:00:54 +0000 catherine 1812696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all. Thanks for posting these. You make every item look grand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/springsummer-purchases---in-action#post-1812662 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 11:22:06 +0000 Chris987 1812662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've done well! A lot of what you have is in colors and styles that I love to wear too but your choices are somehow&nbsp;more refined/polished, to which I aspire...I will have to study your postings more carefully, thanks for the inspiration! </p> <p>Love that KL black/white floral T! I tried it but the fit was off. Glad to see it on you, so pretty. What brand is that red/blue dress? Love it! </p>