https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:26:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623970 Sat, 19 May 2012 17:02:46 +0000 christieanne 623970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 13-15 plus your kirtas seems like a good amount plus if you add in tanks for layering or to wear alone, you should be covered. If you can find a tank you like, maybe it will come in multiple colors and you could duplicate the style? I do that with basic things like tanks and it is simpler that running all over to basically buy the same thing elsewhere. </p> <p>Remember to check in at the resell shops for accessories and belts - you have found a few nice things that way and might help the budget go farther. Plus sometimes you get a more unique item that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623925 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:06:53 +0000 Kirti 623925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire: Thanks! I would love to add in some fun belts :-)</p> <p>VC: Hmm, I will try on denim shorts and then decide on that. Yeah, that is a great point. I could do with some belts. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623900 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:30:01 +0000 velvetychocolate 623900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! Like Mirp mentioned, I find even denim shorts too hot half the time, so I don't end up wearing mine as often. The denim skirt is actually 'cooler' (temp wise) for some reason. I guess because it's not as close to my body. I'm planning on getting a denim skirt that isn't the 'five pocket' jeans-style because I wasn't crazy about how that style looked on me (still have pounds to lose here). </p> <p>I also like Claire's suggestion to keep an eye out for some summer-y accessories - it's true that there aren't really many opportunties in summer for layering/third piece etc. </p> <p>I don't have any good suggestions because I'm behind this curve myself, but I think you're off to a great start here. Thanks for sharing - I'd also like a metallic flat/loafer and nude sandal too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623886 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:08:22 +0000 Anonymous 623886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a great list Kirti. I would save a bit of the budget for some accessories, maybe a trendy bangle or belt. I have just bought some of these and they really help make a simple top and bottom look like a complete outfit when it's too hot to add that "third piece". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623882 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:05:45 +0000 Kirti 623882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: I have about 13-14, plus about 4 cotton kurtas. I am also planning to add in 3-4 tanks. Would that be enough? I will try to add in 2-3 more dresses! Thank you :-)</p> <p>Zap: I wear almost only cotton. I haven't tried linen yet, but I probably will since it is so popular in France :-)</p> <p>Thanks Mer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623842 Sat, 19 May 2012 14:16:39 +0000 Anonymous 623842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given the lack of a/c I suggest sticking to natural fabrics as well. Linen, cotton are on the top of my list. I often find that loose fit dresses are best at keeping cool in hot summers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623837 Sat, 19 May 2012 14:11:13 +0000 Angie 623837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Summers in the South of France are hot and quite long with very little a/c. You need quite a substantial Summer stash! </p> <p>May I suggest bumping up the dresses and the tops. You mentioned that you have plenty of tops, but you need lots of tops for a hot Summer. Make sure that you have enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623825 Sat, 19 May 2012 13:35:36 +0000 Meredith1953 623825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list and sounds very do-able! I need to make a similar list myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623821 Sat, 19 May 2012 13:30:51 +0000 Kirti 623821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheryl: Thanks, I just added tanks to my list Luckily, I have a decent number of toppers that will last me atleast till fall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623817 Sat, 19 May 2012 13:24:46 +0000 cheryl 623817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great list. Do you need any type of jacket? A couple of tanks or camis is probably a good idea as they can also be used a layering piece year round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623794 Sat, 19 May 2012 11:57:15 +0000 Kirti 623794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jayne: I WANT a bag but I am not sure I need one. If I have some money left over from my budget I would love a yellow bag :)</p> <p>Mirp: It is very hot here only for a few weeks, the rest of the time it is springy and chilly so I would love the option of thicker shorts that can also be worn with tights! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623753 Sat, 19 May 2012 08:14:33 +0000 Mirp 623753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks complete to me as well.</p> <p>Are you sure you want denim shorts? I find them a bit hot -- not what I'm looking for when I'm wearing shorts (which is not often in cold Blighty). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623751 Sat, 19 May 2012 08:07:40 +0000 jayne 623751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>do you need a bag? else looks like a complete list </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-wardrobe-needs---a-detailed-analysis#post-623749 Sat, 19 May 2012 07:29:52 +0000 Kirti 623749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading velvetychocolate's thread about her summer wardrobe, I decided to share my wardrobe holes for summer as well.</p> <p>As some of you may have noticed, I have gone a bit nuts this month acquiring tops and t shirts! That is because a lot of my t shirts from summer need to be thrown and many of them are graphic t shirts, which are not really my style anymore. I think I have successfully filled this hole with a few coloured and neutral t shirts and some blouses and button downs. </p> <p>My next major wardrobe hole is summer bottoms. I have two skirts, 1 pair of shorts that I recently bought and 1 pair of white clams. So in the next two months, I plan to fill these holes. I want atleast a denim skirt and a pair of denim shorts, since these are all year round items that can even be worn with tights. I would like 2 more pairs of shorts, 1 coloured and one either black or navy, preferably in a longer length. I would also love a bright coloured skirt - red maybe? </p> <p>Dresses are another hole in my wardrobe. I have NONE. So I plan to add atleast two dresses if I can find ones that meet my requirements - no pleats, no need for special bras, at or slightly above knee length and machine washable. Phew!</p> <p>I also want to add two pairs of shoes - metallic loafers or flats to replace mine plus a nude flat sandal. </p> <p>The annual summer sale starts next month, so I am hoping to get some of this stuff then. But I do wear a size that sells out quickly, so if I find something in the pre sale period that is on my list, I will definitely get it. This idea isn't mine, I got it from reading one of Angie's blog posts. Doesn't it make total sense?!</p> <p>Thanks to those who managed to read this far. For those with less time/patience, here is my summer wishlist:</p> <p>1.Denim skirt<br /> 2.Denim shorts<br /> 3.Coloured shorts<br /> 4.Neutral clams/bermudas<br /> 5.Bright coloured skirt<br /> 6.Dresses - 2<br /> 7.Metallic loafers/flats<br /> 8.Nude sandals</p> <p>Would you add anything to this list? Any comments or suggestions? I am all ears :-)</p> <p>ETA: I may need a few tanks for when the weather is at its hottest. I'm going to wait and see! </p>