https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:10:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2287150 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:35:17 +0000 Star (Lise) 2287150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so true about black at the seaside in very high temps.&nbsp; I have also noted I don't like wearing black in the day in mid-summer, even if in linen or cotton.&nbsp; But in the evening it is good for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2287142 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:13:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2287142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks lyn67. That’s why I had the quote marks around rule. There is no fashion police on the beach, and I wouldn’t grant them dominion over me anyway. But black isn’t a great color for me the way it is for some people, including Irina, so there wasn’t any way to wear it that just felt good to me, so I skipped it. The point was that whereas many people find black an easy neutral to default to in their daily lives, it seems to require different thought at the beach, and I didn’t care to figure it out (see: not my best color anyway) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2287138 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:27:50 +0000 lyn67 2287138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I understand, now better--with a&nbsp;minimal wardrobe you always want multifunctional pieces (that's another story itself-and I admire your firm commitment)! I also have to agree, black works great in urban environment and&nbsp; there were certain occasions and venues where your blacks worked perfectly good on a beach vacation, too- as you said (sunset watching, city walking) so I really meant reflecting on my own feelings, only. I am looking forward to see how you will approach your next multifunctional items in&nbsp; white/light linen-You are really good at that!<b><br />Stag</b>, ref blacks, I don't really think you have to succumb to any silly rules ---just trust your feelings &amp; feel free to do what is best for you!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2287023 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:40:40 +0000 Irina 2287023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jonesy, LaPed &amp; lyn67,&nbsp;</b>thanks!</p> <p><b>lyn67,&nbsp;</b>the fuchsia dress is 100% linen, jerseys type of fabric, basically it’s a big t-shirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear some black garments like button down shirt, jumpsuit, t-shirt and linen pants this past&nbsp;summers &nbsp;Black clothes&nbsp;works well in the urban environment. I wore black linen pants with a white EF cotton top while visiting St.Pete and was fine. I also wore the same pants and a grey sweatshirt on the beach for a sunset watching and wished I had a light color pants instead. &nbsp;I’m looking for white and other light color linen items for my beach capsule but also to wear casually here, in Toronto.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2287015 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:25:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2287015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn67, I agree about black &amp; the beach. It is worn in Tampa/St Pete. I didn’t wear it there nearly as much as I do here in Berlin, probably in part because the “rules” are different &amp; I never really figured out what they were. But it can be and is worn well by some folks even in the middle of the endless heat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2287011 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:20:45 +0000 LaPed 2287011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderfully polished for a beach vacation, and your swim capsule is covetable! I'm amazed by how many pieces went unworn; I think you are a true minimalist in your approach to dressing, Irina. I bet next time you travel you'll confidently pare down even further. Many of us can only aspire to what you do so effortlessly!&nbsp;</p> <p>Suntiger -- I've been dreaming of a camping/paddling/snorkelling trip on FL's barrier islands as a break from cold weather. Maybe Shell Key and Cayo Costa. Probably not this winter, but maybe next...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286963 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:27:43 +0000 lyn67 2286963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delighted! I adore seeing how cohesive and concise&nbsp; your beach and travell wardrobe was-and you looked killer fab-thus I would have been terrifyed if that "visitor" in nr 14 would have landed on me!:-((<br />Is your pink maxi cover-up a knit or an woven? I usually stay away from black bottoms on sunny vacations(but my suits are usually all black) and use mainly whites for cover ups on the beach (and have a green linen shirt in a color&nbsp; like your's EF one, too:-))--BUT love that shocking fuchsia there on You--- of course makes a great match with your same color printed swimsuit- think with a simple back one&nbsp; wouldn't make that cheery statement! YLF Irina!! </p> <p><b>ETA: </b>Black&nbsp;can work amazingly well on beachy holidays and a well tanned skin&nbsp;but you need to show some extra skin for catching that breezy feel with it, I'd say.&nbsp;(I used to do it, too-a decade ago- when my body and limbs were more toned:-)). I see if I can add a pictie I caught of a lass I admired looking so fab in her all black during my holiday.</p> <p>First is the lass I captured as she looked so fab in her sheat, hat and slides. The second lass&nbsp; has some pinstripes going on and is my girl(DD25:-)) but think it could be still counted here, haha!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286857 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:35:40 +0000 Jonesy 2286857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful capsule! It is such a treat to read about your lovely vacation and see your perfect capsule in action! I too am surprised at the bright pink beachwear, but it looks fabulous. I love everything! That Marimekko dress is especially wonderful (I cannot resist a print :).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286430 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 14:40:27 +0000 Irina 2286430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jules, Sally, Jaime, Janet - thanks!<br /></b><br /><b>Janet&nbsp;</b>- the denim jacket is softer than the most. It’s Eileen Fisher, one of my finds from Winners last year. I like that it has dropped shoulders, denim jackets are always too big on me in the shoulders.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286406 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:02:26 +0000 Janet 2286406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic travel capsule — you look amazing in every outfit! I’m so glad you had a great time. </p> <p>I love the fit of that denim jacket. I’ve thought about a new denim jacket with a similar slight oversized vibe (my old ones are all cropped and fitted, except for the upside-downable jacket, which is very oversized and fits a different purpose). Where is that from? It looks soft and a bit on the fluid side, whereas most larger denim jackets I see are stiff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286349 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:28:57 +0000 Jaime 2286349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in all of these. Most of all #14 because your new friend would have had me jumping out of my skin! I love the bright pink on you, but you look just as fab in neutrals and prints. Glad you had a great vacation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286332 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 22:23:04 +0000 Sally 2286332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your capsule and all the combinations, so practical and stylish. As said in another post holidays really teach you how to get the most out of your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report/page/2#post-2286305 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:56:25 +0000 Jules 2286305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always find I want more/slightly different colours when at warm weather destinations than I normally wear in urban Toronto (or cottage country). summer. They are three different capsules really! It’s interesting if that also applied somewhat for an off-season Fla trip, even though I think black and white was a fabulous and appropriate choice to build your capsule. I adore the Marimekko dress, the exact right cut/proportions/print combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286274 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:20:12 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2286274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ST, low temps in St Pete recently have been in the 70s. It’s above 75 from 10 am until midnight—hardly good sleeping weather! I wanted to go camping with my son when we lived in the area, but there is only a short part of the year when it’s pleasant to do so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286268 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:12:59 +0000 Irina 2286268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cat2, Helena, CarolS, Sal, kellygirl, nemosmom, Cardiff girl, Star, Olive Green&nbsp;</b>- than you! It was a wonderful vacation!<br /><b>suntiger,&nbsp;</b>no, we didn’t. We haven’t tried camping yet. Our vacation was swimming, walking on the beach, nature watching and eating :)<br />And no driving. We took buses to St.Pete and visited Dali museum (excellent!) and the Museum of fine arts (very nice).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286249 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:33:01 +0000 Olive Green 2286249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Marimekko dress is lovely. And I like how you buttoned up the denim jacket. Fashion on the beach! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286246 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:54:18 +0000 Anonymous 2286246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww to the dragonfly!<br /> What a great travel capsule, but I agree that black just doesn't feel right in FL.<br /> Did you get down to Fort De Soto? It's a great place to camp just south of St. Pete Beach. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286236 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:20:00 +0000 Star (Lise) 2286236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous capsule.&nbsp; Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286233 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:42:35 +0000 Cardiff girl 2286233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have that elegant minimalist vibe that l love but find very hard to acheive.Looks like a fab holiday,glad you enjoyed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286227 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 03:08:00 +0000 nemosmom 2286227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a great capsule and sounds like a fabulous trip!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286226 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 02:35:48 +0000 kellygirl 2286226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a chic traveler! Love your capsule. You look brilliant in everything and glad to hear you had a great time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286222 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:27:06 +0000 Sal 2286222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a stylish capsule! You look terrific and I love your pieces.</p> <p>The pink is a great summer vacation addition. I like a bright swimsuit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286215 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:50:18 +0000 CarolS 2286215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Irina - that is an impressive and inspiring travel capsule! I'm so glad you had a great time.</p> <p>Love your friend, too, btw!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286207 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:25:24 +0000 Helena 2286207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fabulous capsule ... It's hard to gauge with a place like St Petersburg; had the weather been different you might have needed some of the other pieces! So glad you enjoyed the vacation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286206 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:03:29 +0000 cat2 2286206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just came back from a beach week. I brought everything I own that’s either bright or blush colored, and that worked. I don’t usually buy brights, but have a few turquoise based pieces. I agree black doesn’t feel right. Love your Merimekko print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286204 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:38:05 +0000 Angie 2286204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Cole Haan. That brand can work well for my feet. I hope they bring out an update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286178 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:18:05 +0000 Irina 2286178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>JAileen, ChristelJ, Bonny, Suz, LJP, Stag F, Dee!<br />suz,&nbsp;</b>the fuchsia linen dress is from Massimo Dutti<br /><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>black Mary Jane’s are few years old, from Cole Haan. I wear them so much every summer that I get tan lines on my feet. I would buy them again in any color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286177 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:10:18 +0000 Angie 2286177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b>, can you please tell me which shoes you're wearing in #16? Mary Jane sneakers are so fab! I wonder if they come in light colours? I'd wear them in white, blush, or a bright.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286176 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:58:51 +0000 Dee 2286176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, very well done! Love all the combos, the black and white base with pops of colour works really well. Think I’ll borrow that idea for my next trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vacation-wardrobe---report#post-2286170 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:23:55 +0000 Angie 2286170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina</b>! I remember the Marimekko dress. KILLER AWESOME. Thanks for the photo reminder.</p> <p>I'd have bet my life on you NOT wearing bright swimwear. Good thing I didn't ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Go Team Bright Swimwear! Love that you had a neon pink bikini. They are very fun to wear! I used to have a neon green bikini, and wore it out. I'll be looking for a bright one piece with pretty kaftan next year. Thanks for the inspiration.&nbsp; </p>