https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:37:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788461 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:43:25 +0000 Lyn D. 1788461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Ta Angie!<br /> I was having a Meno-Moment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788408 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:43:31 +0000 Anonymous 1788408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Added. I hope it is not too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788380 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:06:56 +0000 Angie 1788380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's dead right, Smittie. Your navy scarf is an essential.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788379 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:06:13 +0000 Anonymous 1788379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, thank you for your take on scarves, because I was confused about that too.</p> <p>For me, my essential scarves would be my mostly-navy ones. Those are the ones I'd have to immediately replace. </p> <p>The rest of my scarves are colourful and are definitely workhorses, but are not as indespensable as my navy ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788359 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:02:00 +0000 RobinF 1788359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great clarification, thanks. My list is a slow work in progress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788354 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:43:01 +0000 Angie 1788354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, THANK YOU. </p> <p>Lyn D, it's SO easy.<i> Wardrobe Basics have nothing to so with Essentials</i>. Wardrobe Basics: underwear, socks, hosiery, sleepwear, camisoles, shapewear and loungewear.</p> <p>It's a pleasure, Lisa, Emily and Rachy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Isabel, there you go. That makes more sense.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788204 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 03:47:59 +0000 April 1788204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF Peeps -- if you've been around here for less than a minute, (I'm using "minute" the way the kids use it now -- to mean "a long time") let me assure you that taking the time to understand these distinctions -- between "essential" and "statement" and "signature" -- is a worthwhile exercise. &nbsp;</p> <p>It will bring you clarity about how your wardrobe works, or about why maybe it hasn't been working for you. &nbsp;In other words, it will bring you an "aha!" moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788198 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 03:30:35 +0000 Lyn D. 1788198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand the difference between Statements and Essentials I think, it is the difference between Essentials and BASICS I am struggling with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788142 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:24:01 +0000 rachylou 1788142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I need to ponder the question of versatility. This would seem to answer a couple of questions... thx for the additional guidance Angie!</p> <p>Signed 'obtuse', hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788043 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:43:32 +0000 Lisa 1788043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'll have to ponder this a bit. &nbsp;It sounds like my list of jeans, boots, and blazers should read more like, bootcut blue jeans, brown cowboy boots, and boyfriend style blazers, right? &nbsp;I look forward to reviewing other's lists as an example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1788025 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:46:05 +0000 Isabel 1788025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I realized why listing my scarves as "essentials" was so confusing. I didn't describe exactly which scarves are workhorses that I have duplicated. &nbsp;There are 2 :</p> <p>1. the silk square that I use as a neckerchief, as a choker type thing, I know in several places to make it look like a necklace, and a head cover when I am caught in wind or cold without hat. I also tend to where these in headbands in certain situations. I have the same woven Vera Bradly scarf in 6 multi color stories. &nbsp;Below is the red bandana one.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. long, rectangular scarfs, usually wool. I like them chunky for warmth, light cashmere for an airier less stifling feeling and as a shoulder wrap. I have also used them over my legs on planes when it got a bit chilly. I have them in solids, stripes, polka dots. &nbsp;Several duplicates of this also. I do have a couple in cotton also. &nbsp;I have several of the Nordstrom tissue weight cashmere ones. Couldn't make it through Fall/Winer without them. Picture below in red...this one Eileen fisher. I have that red, deep lime green, a red, burgundy ombre.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-recycled-cashmere-lambswool-scarf/4491784?origin=coordinating-4491784-0-2-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_v3&amp;recs_placement=FTR&amp;recs_strategy=recently_viewed_v3&amp;recs_source=recbot&amp;recs_page_type=search#select-gallery-thumbnail-0">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....=coordinat</a></p> <p>I would replace these two shapes, sizes and textures IMMEDIATELY if I lost them.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;NON ESSENTIAL : &nbsp; I have some scarves with fringe. Those are not workhorses , I could live without them and I consider them statements. I also have two beautiful hand knit ones from Turkey. One is a coral reef reproduction and the other is in my Winter core wardrobe colors and is floral. Those I consider statements. I LOVE them but I don't need them for a functional wardrobe. These are my statements. I have other statements.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't wear a lot of red or multi colored clothing ( prints ) but I do in scarves. I don't tend to wear red except in scarves or accessories.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>( I am sorry for confusing people. &nbsp;)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1787999 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:26:34 +0000 Emily K 1787999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm finally hearing you on the statements v essentials distinction :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1787994 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:06:07 +0000 Angie 1787994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad this was helpful, Ledonna. And look forward to seeing your list.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1787980 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:38:41 +0000 Ledonna N. 1787980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This really provides a whole bunch of clarity for me. As i was still not able to distinguish the difference and therefore held off on commenting and posting a list. </p> <p>Thank you for taking the time to do this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-all-writing-their-essentials-lists#post-1787978 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:33:53 +0000 Angie 1787978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all - you're doing a super job. You will get out what you put into your wardrobe - <b>guaranteed</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Unfortunately, I don't have the time at the moment to respond to the rest of the individual&nbsp;Essentials threads on the forum - (lots going on) - but I see some common mistakes that I thought might be helpful to point out: </p> <ul> <li>Listing an entire category of items like "Boots", "Casual Tops", "T-shirts", "Earrings", "Jeans" is not the idea. This is not specific enough. You need to<i> isolate </i>the essentials from the non-essentials and statements within the category. Be SPECIFIC about the style, integrity and colour of the essential.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Some people are listing their entire wardrobe! YES, some wardrobes are more "essential-heavy" than others, but an essentials list is not everything in your wardrobe minus the occasion wear. Think sub-section. Think elements of your signature style. Think "glue" items.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>People are mixing up statements with essentials because their statement items are workhorses. An essential is simple and versatile - a statement piece is not. And BOTH can be workhorses.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Please go back to the blog post to list your essentials lists in the comments section if you haven't already done so. </p> <p>And a very big well done to those who nailed their essentials list, or have made a solid start. <b>I'm impressed.</b>&nbsp; </p>