https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 10:23:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896809 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:35:51 +0000 lyn67 1896809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great analysis, loved every point! Think will do the same challenge for myself shen&nbsp; summer comes -it was so helpful to read all the process and&nbsp; the conclusions and you know I always love to see your head to toe killer&nbsp; outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896623 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:30:17 +0000 Brooklyn 1896623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Vix! Always happy to hear from you. I would love to shop consignment (and sell some stuff on consignment) but it's not available near me. I am envious that so many forum members have that available. I have occasionally looked at the internet consignment sellers mentioned on the forum, but usually delivery costs here are expensive. The fit of dresses is much more problematic than tops or skirts so returns are more likely. I just returned a BR dress that I tried out and it cost me about $40 in delivery. Return was also expensive but I might be able to to get that back through Paypal. I am really hoping that next Spring will bring longer dresses (which is one of the issues that I have).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896577 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:06:58 +0000 Vix 1896577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Brooklyn --</p> <p>Always great to see your outfits so I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes analysis of your challenge.&nbsp;</p> <p>Re your summer dress hunt -- if you have any handy, have you thought about consignment so you can get luxe for less? Ours even do end-of-season markdowns just like full-price retail. It might take your mind off patterned tops. ;)</p> <p>ps very glad we have opposite seasons as this will be handy for me soon, ha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896572 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 23:37:53 +0000 Brooklyn 1896572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, thanks. I would like to move towards more earthy shades. So something in the caramel/bronze family would be ideal. Assuming I can find it! I am also thinking olive green, white, dark blue. Possibly burgundy. I have my eye on these skirts, but they are not really summer weight skirts (although we are moving into winter here).</p> <p>Katerina, right back at you!</p> <p>JAileen, thanks! I use black and white as the anchor of my colour palette, and work my way up from there. I do love Autumn colours.</p> <p>Thanks Rachy. Yes, it was basically a "what do I reach for" exercise. I found the day to day aspect of it a little less daunting than setting aside a day (or more!) for a full try-on/closet edit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896532 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:46:29 +0000 anchie 1896532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was very insightful and interesting to read. Have you decided on non black colors for your bottoms yet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896526 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:29:58 +0000 Katerina 1896526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting to read your conclusions. I am impressed. Love your style and all your outfits - you are so talented. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long/page/2#post-1896489 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:25:56 +0000 JAileen 1896489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits are always stellar, so it was interesting to read about your thought process. I’ve thought it was interesting how you appear to wear an autumn palette, yet black is such an integral part of your wardrobe. But it works! I love when you wear tan and black together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896341 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 03:18:34 +0000 rachylou 1896341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very revealing exercise! ‘What do you reach for?’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896319 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:05:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1896319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, I don't know, but I think boots are my chocolate :)</p> <p>ML, thanks!</p> <p>LaP, thanks! I think for me it's compounded by the fact that I am not a great colour mixer and I find coloured bottoms more challenging to wear than coloured tops. What's that about? I think that's another reason why I like pattern. The colour mixing has been done for me.</p> <p>Bijou, next time! It is difficult when our summers are so long not to boredom buy towards the end. Although summer is technically over we probably have another 2 months of warm weather ahead of us. I realise now that it makes more sense (if I am bored) to add a coloured skirt that I can wear once a week for the next 8 weeks with different tops than to add a pretty patterned top. The top would compete with all my other patterned tops for wear and I would be lucky to wear it 3 times in the next 8 weeks. Balance is the key!</p> <p>Thanks Karen! I hope things warm up for you soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896268 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 17:34:36 +0000 karen13 1896268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love your outfits! And to get this thoughtful analysis is icing on the cake. As I move into the Northern Hemisphere spring/summer (despite the 3 feet of snow we got over the past 3 days) I will look back at your 30 30 carefully. I like the patterned/plain formula as well, and need to think about the pieces I need to make it work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896227 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 14:30:38 +0000 Bijou 1896227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your analysis really made me think I wish I had done the challenge too! It is great to hear your insights into what you need to get even more variety from what you own, and it is not statement pieces. I am very much like you and drawn to statement pieces, however I have recognised that it is all about getting the balance right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896186 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 12:27:20 +0000 LaPed 1896186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant analysis! Many of your points resonate with me, especially holding off on patterned tops and finding bottoms that aren't black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896169 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 11:00:19 +0000 Mainelady 1896169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your challenge was informative for me, too. Thanks for doing all the heavy lifting! I greatly enjoyed seeing pics of your outfits and love your style. Your discoveries from your challenge are week thought out and articulate. You have identified quite a few important factors to your style. I do think adding a couple of solid color bottoms to your closet is going to not only give you many options, but promote extra happiness factors, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896119 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 03:34:40 +0000 Jaime 1896119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a thorough and thoughtful conclusion, topped with two gorgeous outfits! Ha, maybe we should make more diet/wardrobe analogies. Are basics vegetables? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896106 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 01:13:03 +0000 Brooklyn 1896106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenni, Chiara and Jenn. I am glad you found it interesting!</p> <p>Thanks Sterling. And again for organising the challenge! I think am going to try to do the same evaluation process in June or July.</p> <p>Angie, you are right of course. It is like having a balanced diet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896092 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 23:40:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 1896092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post is really helpful. I get the same boredom. I am using my tracking lists to watch I am wearing items enough x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896076 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:36:26 +0000 Chiara 1896076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great post, and instructive analysis, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896055 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:25:59 +0000 Jenn 1896055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your insights about what formulas you tend to wear and what pieces you need or don’t need are really wonderful! They may be unique to you in the specifics, but generally, it’s a way of thinking that could be useful to many of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896052 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:14:36 +0000 Anonymous 1896052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am blown away.&nbsp; </p> <p>Your post could not have come at a better time. &nbsp;I am in the process of re-evaluating my entire wardrobe. &nbsp;I forgot how useful it was to build a capsule from the ground up and evaluating each piece along the way. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1896003 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:36:58 +0000 Angie 1896003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, YES, I know. Like eating carbs is more fun. But we have to add the essential health food too, and I KNOW you can do it. Much love to you and Mrs. B. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895881 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 02:22:53 +0000 Brooklyn 1895881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lynn! </p> <p>Thanks Tan. Well, we do like similar colours and geometrics so maybe something could be arranged :)</p> <p>Thanks Sally. I think taking a photo everyday helped me to change up accessories. You become aware how often you are repeating the same accessories. I also have a tendency to work in sets: I like to wear x bracelet with y necklace. I tried to break that habit during the challenge and mix it up a little.</p> <p>Joy, thanks. That is exactly what I am thinking. Some kind of light warm neutral like tan or camel. Or maybe olive green. I am seeing more brown shades in the shops now so hopefully there will be more next Spring. White is a possibility too but it always makes me nervous because I don’t have Angie’s super powers. But I’d be prepared to try a white denim skirt because denim washes so easily.</p> <p>Smittie, thanks. Who knows where this will take me? I might even stray into the world of coloured pants :)</p> <p>Aw, thanks Angie! The hunger pangs have started already. But I need to focus on essentials not statements. It’s just that statements are sooo much more fun :)</p> <p>SarahD8, I feel the same way about dark florals and geometrics. There are so many around and they are so attractive. It can be hard to find solid coloured items that are interesting and give the same sort of lift in mood. </p> <p>Sara and Suz, I also liked the flexibility of the build as you go approach. I put aside a separate area in my closet where I moved items that I chose as I wore them. In the beginning I tended to pull outfits (tops and bottoms) but as the challenge went on I would pull more single items from my main wardrobe and ask myself “now, how many ways could I wear this item with those items that I have already chosen and worn?” That’s when the issues started to reveal themselves. You can see that my most versatile items were worn early in the challenge. Later on, lots of single wear items crept in.</p> <p>Suz, I love those tube skirts. My ruched skirt got worn this summer a lot both as part of the challenge and otherwise. I wear it a lot casually too. It is so comfortable and not precious as you say. I am just wearing them a little differently lately. Casually, I now tend to wear my ruched skirt with a rounded hem, fluid fit, hip length tee (plain or patterned). Add sneakers and long necklace and I am good to go. A couple of years ago I would wear it with a longer, loose fit, tunic style top. But the midi skirt is a really nice change. I am hoping the Anthro skirt will be good for casual wear with sneakers.</p> <p>Elizabeth, glad this resonated. You too with the summer tops, eh? “Balance”<br /> is going to be my new wardrobe mantra. Sterling has fit, fit, fit. I have “balance”. It sounds very zen too. Thanks for your comments.</p> <p>MJ, thank you so much. Your comments are so lovely, as always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895880 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:56:14 +0000 Lynn 1895880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting Brooklyn. I was especially interested in the insights about amount of pattern vs solids.&nbsp;<br />You have a very lovely wardrobe and a wonderful style.&nbsp;<br />It has been fun seeing your WIW's.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895865 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:31:58 +0000 tanstaafl 1895865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insights! Plus the added bonus of avoiding boredom shopping. I enjoyed seeing your outfits and storing some ideas for when our summer arrives. I have the opposite issue with regards to patterns and solids, so if you want to send some of those patterned tops my way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895861 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:23:28 +0000 Sal 1895861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All your outfits were fantastic Brooklyn - and you have nailed your signature style. Great to have a plan to guide future purchases.</p> <p>Loved your accessories during the challenge!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895860 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:19:34 +0000 Anonymous 1895860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, it has been a joy watching your capsule develop and your style is fabulous. For your non-black solids for summer, may I suggest that you determine a couple of non-black favorite light to medium neutrals and work with them. A shade of white or even camel bottom may allow you to wear those patterned tops that now only work with black, in new ways. Keep the same silhouette that works for you (like long over lean). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895850 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:39:52 +0000 Anonymous 1895850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think adding non-black solid bottoms is going to open up a world of possibilities!<br /> It sounds like you are really on top of your wardrobe, enjoy it, and only need to make a few tweets here are there at this point.<br /> You are a true veteran! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895842 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:15:10 +0000 Angie 1895842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS INSIGHTS</p> <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Can I clone you, <b>Brooklyn</b>?&nbsp;</p> <p>And you are on a patterned top fast, young lady. I will be watching those hunger pangs..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895726 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:01:24 +0000 SarahD8 1895726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, fantastic insights, Brooklyn. I enjoyed following your challenge and learned a lot from reading this post.</p> <p>I also have the problem of too many patterned items on both top and bottom in my summer wardrobe. I hope to begin addressing that this year. I really like the floral and nature themed prints that tend to feature in summer collections so it’s hard to resist snapping them up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895696 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:22:24 +0000 Sara L. 1895696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post!&nbsp; I'm thinking I may do something similar this spring because spring is my worst fashion season.&nbsp; I think the way you described with picking the pieces as you go would work better for me than trying to choose all 30 at the beginning of the challenge.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30x30-wrap-up-long#post-1895692 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:10:33 +0000 Suz 1895692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really interesting and instructive, Brooklyn. I really like your strategy of not determining ahead of time what the capsule would be but selecting (and rejecting or keeping) items as you went along. That's a great idea for a careful wardrobe audit based on emotions when wearing the item. I think I might borrow this idea as we move into spring/ summer. I always do a fairly vigorous edit/ review pre-season but last year I found there were items I was not reaching for anyway and I never entirely determined why.&nbsp;</p> <p>It sounds as if you recognized a need for more solid non-black "completers" in Angie's sense of the term. That makes sense to me, based on your closet as I know it.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA, another thing that resonates for me...your preference this year for the midi asymmetrical skirts. I had trouble last year wearing my tube skirts. I mean, I wore them -- I wore them to death, in fact -- yet again! -- after saying I would try to wear less. But they are so darn useful to me because they travel well (knit fabric), are not overly structured or too precious for my at-home life, yet look dressier than shorts, etc. etc. etc. But I was very tired of the silhouette and wanted something new. I am excited to have found at least one dress with a different silhouette going into summer.&nbsp;</p>