https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905827 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:04:57 +0000 Mainelady 1905827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your kind comments and wishes for warmer weather. Pic #1 was my favorite outfit for the week. We had a fresh dusting (3”) of snow on Saturday night. Here is a pic of me with my GS looking out at a deer in the back field. The winter boots came back out for a while.</p> <p>Angie, thank you for the Killer nod. That always makes my smile wider and my heart warmer.</p> <p>Elizabeth P, I get my snow tires off on the 18th...that should be a safe date.</p> <p>Efbgen I didn’t wear a scarf with the raincoat, as I was only going between my car and buildings. If I had needed to be out for any length of time, I would have worn one. Thank you for remembering my sister trip! Less than 5 days. I have my clothes picked out and ready to go. My sister is planning our shopping routes and we are making our “Search For” and “Do Not Let Me Near It” lists.</p> <p>Carol, I am going to try your idea this week. I have a skirt and boots in mind. I’ll try to post a pic.</p> <p>Liesbeth, don’t be ashamed....I know you can make your outfits work for you!</p> <p>Unfrumped, you are right, I do need the lighter footwear and warm tops with cream and some brighter colors. Those are on my shopping list and my trip begins in 5 days!</p> <p>Krish, I do have a red scarf! Great idea! The brighter and cheery colors can go a long way to hint at spring even if Mother Nature is dramatically hanging on to winter.</p> <p>I have reviewed and cleaned out my closets. I have 4 bags of garments to pass along. All my spring wear is looking good and patiently waiting to burst through, like crocuses in the snow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905564 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:35:32 +0000 CocoLion 1905564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1 -- but I'm with you, I'd put on those boots at the first sign of rain and mud. &nbsp;It would be all over for the pretty printed kitten heels.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905560 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 06:38:49 +0000 Dianna 1905560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfits, but my favorite is number one with those gorgeous shoes.&nbsp; I understand how you feel about the weather, I usually have the opposite problem, looong and very warm summers, it's already in the high 30's Celsius here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905544 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:13:52 +0000 krishnidoux 1905544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in your rainboots and parka!&nbsp;<br />When I opened the first pics I thought to myself, What a lovely way to welcome spring. That black sweater looks like the fit suits you really well.&nbsp;<br />Do you have a red scarf? In picture 6, the peeping cardigan made me think a cheerul color wool scarf could also do the Spring trick for those couple of weeks when it's not May yet. And red just agrees so well on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905539 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:52:04 +0000 Jaime 1905539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great shoes and spring looks, and I will try to send you some sunshine to match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905526 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 01:36:34 +0000 Cee 1905526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's like you Northerners have been cursed by Elsa from Frozen or somethin' !&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905289 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 11:39:40 +0000 Anonymous 1905289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw- count down continues and is getting closer- I am getting excited for you-See what happens when you are jealous of ladies that have sisters- lol. Have an amazing time and curb enthusiasm enough to remember pictures- lots of pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905269 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 09:21:32 +0000 unfrumped 1905269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re braver than I! We’re having crazy alternating days of 50’s vs near 70 and I can’t bare ankle except if warmer. ( and I wear sheer hose always!) So you are doing swell, with the tan and animal print. </p> <p>I think you need some outfits with lighter colored booties( not for playground though!) and light neutral warm sweaters, and scarves that mix in cream and your best “ flower colors”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905263 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 09:03:47 +0000 Liesbeth 1905263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely. I’m almost ashamed to say: spring has arrived here yesterday in full force but I don’t know what to wear! Have postponed my shopping too long I fear, and focused too much on what I could wear immediately... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905261 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 08:19:40 +0000 Katerina 1905261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in these outfits, Mainelady! I especially LOVE no 1 and 5. Love the shoes and the colours in no 1 and how you add the perfect jewelry. You have created such an elegant and polished outfit. No 5 is also wonderful - the red cardigan suits you so well and the necklace makes the outfit sing! </p> <p>Understand the raincoat dilemma. Here, the spring is on its way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905203 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 00:33:36 +0000 Cee 1905203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE. IT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905197 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 00:20:50 +0000 Carol 1905197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the looks, you know what clothes flatter your body, and I could learn from you.&nbsp; I am safely in spring, being in LA, but when it was cooler, a nice in-between outfit I liked to wear was a long skirt with riding boots, and bare legs.&nbsp; Or you could wear it with any shoes.&nbsp; The skirt is long enough to protect your skin in mild weather, so you don't feel too cold.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905140 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:59:58 +0000 Anonymous 1905140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love that look in #1 and those shoes are fantastic beyond belief and tie the look together beautifully. I bet you could wear them with jacket in #5 too ( although I’m going off a picture so my eyes might not be seeing right. I hear you about having to keep going back to winter rain gear- I don’t think I will ever get to wear my new spring trench- but doesn’t your neck get cold without a scarf or am I not seeing it there in look # 3 ( I see it with the parka( thumbs up)<br /> I do like the flats in the other views also...... but that shoe in 1&amp;3 - I am in love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905135 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:43:36 +0000 Cardiff girl 1905135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know how you feel ,I m desperate for spring and not wearing my puffer and winter boots !You look very nice and I particularly like you in the red/coral cardi,that is a good colour on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905051 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 15:53:59 +0000 Elizabeth P 1905051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure what to say... good try?&nbsp; I'm trying to lighten up, but no way&nbsp; am I ready for bare skin.&nbsp; I did get my winter tires off yesterday though!&nbsp; </p> <p>I really like outfit #1... those shoes are awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905048 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 15:45:50 +0000 Christina F. 1905048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a similar place, mainelady! I'm dying for nicer weather. Your ensembles still manage to be very stylish, though I can understand being sick of pulling on the rain boots and parka every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905013 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:49:03 +0000 rachylou 1905013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 2, and 5 are awesome. 6 is also my reality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1905007 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:32:06 +0000 Angie 1905007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't take my eyes off #1. KILLER. The pants and shoes are gorgeous with your hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904982 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:25:41 +0000 Aquamarine 1904982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you for trying! I can’t go sans socks until the temps are at least in the high 60s. Hang in there...warmer weather has to arrive, eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904979 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:14:58 +0000 Suz 1904979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful in all of these -- so polished, pretty, and pulled together. Love you in the red! Your hair is looking particularly beautiful, but the way.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I sympathize with your re-winterizing. No way I am baring my ankles yet, in our cold. Brrrrrrr!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904972 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:58:55 +0000 Bijou 1904972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mainlady, hoping that Spring reaches you soon as you definitely have the clothing for it. I love you black and tan outfit, especially with the red and leopard shoes. Freezing for fashion is just not worth it. I also love the navy ensemble with the coral cardigan. However, given your playground duties, the parka and rain boots are a good and very stylish choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904970 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:58:05 +0000 RobinF 1904970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar weather here in Michigan I think. I can't do bare ankles until it is a bit warmer. I think these look great, the tan pants lighten the black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904957 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:40:27 +0000 jussie 1904957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those tan pants are great on you! I also like you in that raspberry wool cardi. I hope you get some better weather soon! At least this prolonged winter is giving you plenty of time to plan your spring wardrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904954 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:27:12 +0000 Sal 1904954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all these looks - but I can sense a longing for warmer easier weather.</p> <p>Red is great on you and I love your hair. No suggestions - I like every single look here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/think-spring-reality-check#post-1904950 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:08:53 +0000 Mainelady 1904950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m really trying to get there. My little attempts include shorter pants and bare ankles. I get myself ready to go and am confronted with a somber reality check. </p> <p>Take a look and toss some ideas my way. I really appreciate your observations and suggestions.</p> <p>1 and 2. Black and Tan outfit with shoe options.<br /> 3 the real world forecast: strong winds and heavy rain. My Laundry raincoat with hood was not one bit springlike, but my spring raincoats were not warm enough.</p> <p>4 navy base<br /> 5 coral cardigan added<br /> 6 more reality checks. The forecast was for windchills in the teen numbers and I had playground duty. On went the lined rain boots ( 70% of our playground is now mud) , a scarf and my down parka. </p>