https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:30:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1172817 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:31:08 +0000 biscuitsmom 1172817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten a lot of great suggestions... just need to add I could totally see you in some of those things </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1172787 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:52:31 +0000 cheryl 1172787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those Valentino pieces are gorgeous. Good luck incorporating them into your work wear because it will look fab when you do. As far as summer i'm pretty well set except for needing a couple new pair of denim shorts and I would like a pair of metallic sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1172611 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:42:35 +0000 VenusCow 1172611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo Ah; my immediate reaction when I hear Valentino but the tapestry/embroidery vibe could look a bit too crafty, old fashioned for me, hard to pull off even when you are a super model.<br />Re shopping for summer in winter- in the UK doesn't really work because it never gets warm enough to wear summer weight unless travelling or a freak heatwave so I tend to layer on and off between seasons. <br />Thanks for your positivity and warmth and great to meet you. Always good the hear about fashion in California as I lived there for 10 years and love rooting for bargains in Loehmanns, Marshalls and Ross. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1172423 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:53:49 +0000 kerry 1172423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer! This is the first time ever that I am buying clothes for summer this early in the year. I live in Toronto and this year is really, really winter! I have a very small summer wardrobe. It's hard to shop for because summers here are hot and very humid. I'm trying to find ways to be somewhat stylish and cool at the same time. Not an easy task! I also have a very casual summer because I am a teacher and therefore have summers off. Poor me The plus about shopping now is there is still a lot of choice and many retailers are offering great deals so I don't feel bad that I'm not waiting for summer sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1172375 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:00:12 +0000 Jules 1172375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking forward to boyfriend jeans and ankle pants, wanting to get the S/S oxfords that have been on my list since last year... And at the same time realizing that our transitional season is usually really short, and the things I enjoy wearing will be too hot very soon after winter ends. I'll be lucky to get two months of spring. Then it's sandals and dresses and I am not excited about that! Hoping the wide leg trend translates to loose flowy summer pants maybe?!?<br /> I'm actually looking forward to getting out my S/S stuff and purging some mistakes from last year. Hoping for better judgment and quality this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1172305 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 06:19:36 +0000 rachylou 1172305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, gryffin. However, if that's how you do black in summer - that's pretty brilliant. I wish I had that kind of vision when I look at HL on the rack. Sadly, when confronted with it in person, I don't get it.</p> <p>Day vies, I didn't know you once did retail. Makes me want to pick your brain, hehe. I love to shop, and yet I really don't get it. I'm terrible at it. I get confused. I'm going to do what you suggest for the office. I want to go tribal. I *am* tribal, it just that it's that weird west coast tribe... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1167171 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 23:04:05 +0000 gryffin 1167171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou - I don't do summer.&nbsp; I pretend it does not exist.&nbsp; Yes, I am that woman walking around in black from head to toe.&nbsp; Just like the seeker in Stephanie Meyer's The Host.&nbsp; Well that's not going to change but I really need to get some light weight black this summer.&nbsp; I did get two summer toppers (okay totally dumb luck) that I was lusting for the HL villous asymmetric sweatshirt jacket and it appeared on Angie's summer picks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Not sure if Angie would consider&nbsp;the HL sonar cardigan a summer topper although it's light and it&nbsp;can be worn a bunch of different ways.&nbsp; One blogger feather factor, described it (with the funnel neck up) and belted like a jedi tunic.&nbsp; I could not resist.&nbsp; I did not try!!&nbsp; Now I need some tunic tops.&nbsp; But I usually try for trans-seasonal stuff which means I swelter for 3 mo.&nbsp; There's got to be a better way!!&nbsp; PS the valentino collection is amazing!!&nbsp; Gorgeous embroidery!&nbsp; I think you should get the entire collection it would totally work!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1167153 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:43:35 +0000 Day Vies 1167153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just viewed the entire collection and it is FABULOUS. I like every piece and <i><b>Love</b></i> 90% of the collection. <u>Thank you</u> so much for posting the link. Now I have to do like 60 pins! <br />Anyway as a former retail manager yep spring and resort wear are definitely all you're going to find in the stores these days. <i></i>I think any of the ornate pieces could go to work as a jacket or top paired with your basic office fare. The shorter dresses could be worn under a plain sober jacket and look fabulous and fresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans/page/2#post-1166851 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:35:30 +0000 rachylou 1166851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - LOL. Well, a trip to the meat packing plant should finally put the mean girls in their place, no? Lol. I love your ideas for doing a Valentino-inspired look. I'll have to look for the embroidered jacket. I have been knitting a hat for 10 years... hahaha!</p> <p>Astrid - I'd probably find a dress the easiest. I pretty much hate denim in summer. One thing I'd like to find this summer - a pair of culottes. I think those are a good way to do *shorts* at the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1166537 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:44:44 +0000 Astrid 1166537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Workplace is very casual, so sleeveless is alright when the top isn't too casual. Jeans are the norm, although men don't wear shorts (but t-shirts). I would say a summer dress that's not too short would be alright, but some sleeves would probably be better. I had difficulties not to show too much skin in the past (I didn't want to wear my mid thigh length shorts for example).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1166457 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:50:24 +0000 Anonymous 1166457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, looking at your Valentino inspiration, how about a LBD and wear lots of turquoise or tribal jewelry with it.? You could find an embroidered black jacket to wear with it, or embroider your own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1166453 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:45:20 +0000 Anonymous 1166453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The reunion will probably involve a dinner which may be a BBQ on a ranch, a tour of the new-to-us highschool, a golf tournament. I love your ideas though. Maybe we could do a field trip of the meat packing plant on the edge of town or visit graves of class members </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1166430 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 04:56:22 +0000 rachylou 1166430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm almost jealous, Astrid, at the absence of A/C. Actually, I AM jealous.</p> <p>Are you allowed to wear sleeveless, or is that frowned upon? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165930 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:58:01 +0000 Astrid 1165930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually having an A/C isn't as common here, so in summer it's hot inside too, sometimes even hotter because there's no breeze. My problem is more being comfortable but not too casual.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165923 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:49:12 +0000 rachylou 1165923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, Viva. *Giant Gasp.* </p> <p>Astrid - 'Summer work' is so hard for me wrap my head around. It's so hot outside, so cold inside. The whole challenge of staying warm while not looking like winter... Well, last year, the puffer never got put away. I just wore it <i>indoors</i>.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165864 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:18:51 +0000 viva 1165864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I have not seen the film (gasp!, I know....). Nor the old Mia Farrow/Redford version either. I can be a bit of a purest with literature, and the book is sort of sacred, so I'm really channeling the Jordan Baker in my head from high school. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165840 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:54:44 +0000 Astrid 1165840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any plans either, not sure I can think about summer now. I definitely need a lot of new warm weather tops, but I'm not sure yet where and what to buy. And maybe I'll finally find a fab pair of comfortable sandals. I also need two or three warm weather outfits suitable for work, that's been difficult so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165833 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:50:09 +0000 rachylou 1165833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, that outfit is really beautiful! I may have to go watch <i>Gatsby </i>again, knowing Jordan is your inspiration (!!)</p> <p>Chadya, it *is* easier to buy in-season. I mean, consignment stores only take/sell things in-season. That's very revealing, if you ask me.</p> <p>E, looks like you have a whole permanent strategy! Actually, I do too - esp for the hottest 100 degree, at-home days. I am thinking, tho, that this year I need a little style refresh and to shore-up my in-office capsule... thus some of why I feel all panicky that the time to buy them is now. Right now what I've got is some pretty girlish sundresses for 100 degrees and tunics and leggings for 80s-90s range - for at-home. For in-office, silky button-fronts and fluid-fit skinnies/cropped pants. But I'd kinda like to bring in some of that Valentino. I've been growing my hair out for a year, so I can do the Heidi braids one-last time before I feel too mature for that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165590 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:54:32 +0000 viva 1165590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want an outfit like this for the summer. And a pair of drapey pants in a light color. I have lots of black so I think I am covered there (with the Parker Devlin pants as the "current" anchoring piece) -- so my "wants" are more lighthearted and light-toned. My muse is Jordan from the Great Gatsby. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165589 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:54:06 +0000 chadya 1165589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spring and Summer clothing not even up for consideration here,&nbsp; snow and more snow.<br />I like to buy in season anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165585 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:41:58 +0000 E 1165585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying really hard not to think about summer. Hopefully I'll have moved north by then, but if&nbsp;not that means 4-5 months of 100+ temps every day. Plus another 2 months either side of 80s &amp; 90s, 70s if I'm lucky. *shudder*</p> <p>For high summer (90s &amp; 100s), I go entirely with boxy silhouettes, because they let in the most air. My toppers (which I wear outdoors for sun protection and indoors for a/c protection) are either very lightweight cotton/linen jackets in a-line or boxy/Chanel-ish shapes or cotton/silk/linen/blend cardigans, that I wear either entirely open or with the top button done if they're crewneck to get an a-line shape. Both of these go over airy, boxy blouses &amp; depending on my activities/the temperature/etc. either mid-thigh shorts or capris. Or I wear a sundress with one of the toppers.&nbsp;For moderate summer (aka the 70s &amp; 80s), I can still do waist definition, so then skirts can come out to play &amp; more fitted capris/ankle trousers.&nbsp;Don't know if that will help you though!</p> <p>I don't plan to do much summer shopping though. 3 years here have seen me build up a good collection of summer clothes, and as I'm moving to cooler climates, I don't see the point of expanding that now!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165500 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 06:55:36 +0000 rachylou 1165500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy - I am with you on D'Orsay flats. Interesting on the mint. I think of that as "spring". Fancy taking it into summer! Lol.</p> <p>Beth Ann - You are right about the '80s couture reminiscence. Maybe that's why I like it. I suspect that was couture's last hurrah. Btw, I'd wear the Valentino hiking. But then I used to climb this rock that rock climbers train on in patent leather shoes when I was little. I must say, now I wonder what it must have been like to be passed by a 5-year-old in patent mary jane's and a party dress while hanging off a rock in all their gear... Hahaha! But swirly skirts you say, interesting!</p> <p>Hey! Where are you guys getting these ideas from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165407 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:09:18 +0000 Beth Ann 1165407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those links were gorgeous, Rachylou. They remind me of some of the couture from the 80s.&nbsp; The details are stunning, but they serve the whole design and aren't simply decoration.</p> <p>I want swirling, lightweight skirts -- at least one them in non-country-Grace-Kelly-on-Vacation chambray.&nbsp; Drapey trousers, and a avant-garde layer jacket.</p> <p>My family is also wanting to plan a late summer trip to Rushmor, Grand Teton and Yellowstone.&nbsp; This will entail some hiking boots and general gear-like casual wear.&nbsp; Does Valentino do geyser-wear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1165285 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 03:01:58 +0000 nancylee 1165285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really loving the avant-garde layers Angie showcased several days ago. &nbsp;I'm also thinking of looking for a blouse&nbsp;in mint since I&nbsp;didn't try that color last year, and it seems to still be on trend. &nbsp;Shoe-wise&nbsp;I'm all over the D'orsay flats. &nbsp;Just ordered these:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=1182160121085&amp;cid=1004220&amp;locale=en_US">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....cale=en_US</a></p> <p>Other than that I'm going to remain open and see what turns up. &nbsp;Angie always gives us such great suggestions, I'm learning to leave some room in the budget for her finds. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1164892 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:51:20 +0000 rachylou 1164892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shemarie - 9 months of summer! I cannot imagine being summery for 9 months! Do you divide the summer up in any way?</p> <p>Joy - 50 year HS reunion... Heh. Must say, nothing comes to mind as being *the thing.* What's on the agenda for the reunion? Multi-day affair? Field trips? One evening in the gym? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1164433 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:06:34 +0000 shemarie 1164433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since my summer lasts about nine months, I'm just trying very, very&nbsp;hard to resist the urge to spend any more $ on all of the great deals I see on winter boots/sweaters/jackets/jeans...though I love, love, love them all but really have plenty for my&nbsp;limited needs.&nbsp; I have no idea what to look for or put on my summer wishlist though, except figuring out how to look stylish/chic/edgy while melting and sweating!&nbsp;For now&nbsp;I'll just sit&nbsp;here in my layers and cozy clothes&nbsp;in denial that winter is over and summer will virtually be here by the weekend.&nbsp; Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1164415 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:04:06 +0000 Anonymous 1164415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No thoughts of summer yet except what on earth will I wear for a 50 year high school reunion!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1164368 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 04:19:00 +0000 rachylou 1164368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit - I hadn't heard that term before. Those tops would be very elegant.</p> <p>Sarah, Elly - I'm so impressed that you guys already have thoughts about summer and what you'll do to refresh. Also, yes, the Valentino look is a tricky one. Both fancy but not formal, a little ethnically offensive... but my very existence is ethnically offensive (because I'm mixed), so I admit I get callous about that every now and then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1164301 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:50:46 +0000 Elly 1164301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm- I'm not sure how I would wear that tribal look to work . . . in the SW it would be like playing Aztec or Native American.</p> <p>Personally, I'm excited to shop spring/summer even though it is not my dominant season. I don't want to over spend, but I have been saving up and plan on doing a pretty decent revamp since I haven't updated my summer wardrobe except for a few tees since (gasp!) 2009!!</p> <p>Work clothes will probably mostly be summer tops with jeans and toppers, so the tops (3-4) and toppers (2-3) are on my list, along with a pair of straight leg jeans hemmed for flats and maybe my first pair (in a few years) of BF jeans. I probably need 1-3 new pair of work shoes that are more summery, but sandals are probably out. </p> <p>Casual clothing is my big area-- I need a pair of shorts, 1-2 jersey skirts or dresses, several drapey tees/tanks, and 2 pairs of sandals (something strappy, and a pair of nice flips).&nbsp; </p> <p>Plus, I need to add 1 gear piece and some new loungwear for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-2014-plans#post-1164232 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:57:19 +0000 Anonymous 1164232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to try and find a pattern for that Armani neckline to make some summer tops....isn't that what Angie called it? Kind of a halter with a circle neckband? </p>