https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:49:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1270592 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:20:24 +0000 Aida 1270592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think things through similarly, especially in regards to upgrades. I really like the olive shorts in #2, but do have a question about whether they truly fill the same roll as the pairs in #1, 3, and 4 which are all quite a lot longer (though still in the same color family). Just a thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1270188 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:36:04 +0000 Lisa 1270188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is great to 'think it through' before making a trip to the stores.&nbsp; This is something I am trying to keep in mind to do, more often.&nbsp; Good luck with your shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1268888 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:26:09 +0000 Neel 1268888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am looking at upgrading my slouchy black pants and I am definitely going to use your thought process. I don't really think through my purchases .... And I should. Thank you for posting this Mo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1268846 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 02:48:45 +0000 Karie 1268846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely think everything through. When I purge my closet, I make a list of items I want to replace. I go through some questions: Where will I wear the new item? Did I get a lot of wear out of the former item? What do I still have that I will wear it with? What are new design details that I'm looking for?</p> <p>I am trying not to "settle." When I replace items, the new item must fit exactly the way I want it to, or back it goes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1268839 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 02:43:08 +0000 Caro in Oz 1268839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes all the time. I'm always on the outlook for&nbsp;upgrades. Or one item that will replace two or more &amp; improve my wardrobe&nbsp;:) I purged three pairs of simple, straight-legged pants that were fine but meh, nothing wrong with them but&nbsp;too business-y for my life. I replaced them with&nbsp;my harem pants&nbsp;&amp; track pants, which&nbsp;are much more "current" &amp; fun to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1268825 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 02:24:07 +0000 rabbit 1268825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I go through the same thought process, I want to try to&nbsp;evolve with new purchases, rather than repeating even if I'm looking to fill the hole left by something worn out. &nbsp;So for example a short black cardigan with buttons&nbsp;wore out, and I bought a dark ink/navy one with a more modern shape&nbsp;instead after I figured out that it would work with almost all of the same outfits.</p> <p>FWIW I think the #2 shorts look good on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-olive-shorts-back-story#post-1268810 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 02:11:57 +0000 Mo 1268810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mentioned in my summer list thread that olive shorts are the only last item to be procured. &nbsp;In my efforts to not be buying just to buy and actually make my purchases count, here is my reasoning.&nbsp;<br />First I purged my long standing olive capris cum bermudas late fall. &nbsp;They had just stretched out and become unflattering. &nbsp;They lasted near 10 years, so I can't begrudge them their time served lol. &nbsp;<br />I'm also hoping to purge two less worn items with this one purchase. &nbsp;I keep these items, and do wear them, but would love to update as I feel they make do but aren't the best choice for the role they fill.<br />Here is my closest approximation to what I want. &nbsp;I have plans tomorrow to go back to the store and see if a size up is available. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-on-more-silky-floaty-things">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....aty-things</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Even at the slightly shorter than ideal length, I feel they are so much more what I'm looking for to express my style&nbsp;than either the brown cord bermudas or the olive cargo skirt, despite the fact that both are flattering. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Do you think these kinds of things through when looking to upgrade?</p>