https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:43:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1471 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:36:52 +0000 Angie 1471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There we go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1465 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:52:31 +0000 mayapple 1465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just being silly. I have the exact same pants in black and have no problem wearing them. I'm wearing my white pants today with a dark blue tunic layered over a yellow lace trim cami. Not spectacularly exciting, but at least it's something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1456 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:23:10 +0000 Angie 1456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a black trench and 2 pairs of black boots. I seem to fit the stereotype too, but I’m not a New Yorker! It’s an urban thing. That’s all. </p> <p>Stick to substantial fabrics when you buy light coloured pants. It's a great look with dark tops and shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1455 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:23:10 +0000 Angie 1455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a black trench and 2 pairs of black boots. I seem to fit the stereotype too, but I’m not a New Yorker! It’s an urban thing. That’s all. </p> <p>Stick to substantial fabrics when you buy light coloured pants. It's a great look with dark tops and shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1454 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:08:55 +0000 mayapple 1454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I'm in NY Nicole. That reminds me--one of my friends came here from North Carolina, and one of her friends said she needs to get a black trench and some slick black boots to step up her "New York" look. It sounds like a stereotype to me, but I guess maybe it's somewhat true (I have both a black trench and two pairs of black boots, so I am partially responsible for this stereotype). I have a pair of white pants but I almost never wear them. Somehow they don't feel as substantial to me. I feel like I'm wearing leggings. Maybe it's time to give them another try, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1440 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:33:59 +0000 Nicole 1440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if black is an East Coast thing? Mayapple, aren't you in NY? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1439 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:34:14 +0000 Angie 1439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super suggestions ladies! </p> <p>I think that a bright Spring coat is an ideal remedy for this boredom. Many of them are already on sale. I like to pull out my bright indoor scarves, cheerful fashions sneakers and brighter handbags. I do not have a dark wardrobe and cream is my black most of the time. Cream jeans are another great solution. I wore mine today with red shoes, a black &#38; cream preppy blazer and a yellow turtle neck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1435 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:56:31 +0000 Nicole 1435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mayapple, Old Navy has some long sleeve layering tees. I know the quality isn't the greatest, but maybe one or two cheap additions will help you thru this inbetween season. I'm in New England, so I hear you about the warm weather being a little further away for us. </p> <p>I keep my clothes on two separate racks in my closet--one for winter/fall and one for Summer/Spring. I was noticing the lack of color on the winter rack--and longing for the beautiful colors on my summer rack. That's why I started to use the spring pieces as layering pieces--just for the color.</p> <p>Also, I know that a bag/purse and a new necklace will cheer me up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1434 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:56:56 +0000 mayapple 1434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're both definitely right about the seasonal aspect of it. I'm sick of wearing boots and jeans every day. I'd give anything to finally break out a skirt and some flats.</p> <p>The problem I'm having is that everyone is already well into their spring collection. I was definitely thinking of doing what Nicole mentioned--layering long sleeves under shorter sleeves--but I can't find any long sleeve tops anymore! I also really wanted a sweater dress and some long sleeve tunics, but they seem to be gone too. Maybe I have to just wait it out. Unfortunately it stays chilly here until May, so I have a long way to go.</p> <p>Sleeveless tops sound great too, but again, I'll need something to wear under them, and right now all I have are sweaters. The scarf thing might work, and Urban Outfitters definitely has some cute and quirky lightweight scarves that I was thinking of getting. Maybe I'll try that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1431 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:20:29 +0000 AntjeH 1431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I support the recommendation to try some interesting layering combos. I started layering v-neck sleeveless tops over shirts (e.g. a pink/red striped v-neck sleeveless top over a crisp white shirt, or a black v-neck top over a blue/black patterned shirt), and those combinations rock. They took some getting used to, but have become one of my favorite looks especially at work.</p> <p>Also, try new styles that you haven't considered before. E.g., I always thought "I don't look good in tunics/longer tops" and didn't even try them on. Angie successfully challenged that and I started trying some and finding that some actually worked really well. Now I have a few that I really like.</p> <p>Finally, accessories can be a great (cheap) way to add zing. I love earrings and scarves, and often go out to buy myself a new scarf (the kind you wear indoors, not the heavier ones to wear with a coat) when I need new color in my wardrobe and don't want to spend the money for new tops.</p> <p>But I also agree with Nicole that your "wardrobe boredom" could at least in part be timing related. I am getting very bored with my winter combos and just can't wait for spring. I just started looking for spring flats, and will start looking for other spring wardrobe soon. Once I have a few spring items, I will start to wear them in combination with winter things (e.g., a new spring skirt with winter boots) to bridge the seasons and to start having more fun getting dressed again!</p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1429 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:01:45 +0000 Nicole 1429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Mayapple....I have been feeling the same exact way. I was chalking it up to the fact that it's almost the end of winter, and I'm sick of wearing my winter clothes (but it's still cold outside!</p> <p>I've been wearing my most colorful cami's and tanks under my cardigans and sweaters. I've even tried styling my hair a little differently--wearing it pulled back or partially up. I wish I could break out my spring shoes, but it's still wet and snowy, so that'll have to wait.</p> <p>One other thing I've done, is I have a few short sleeve tops that are kind of lek a sweater knit. I've paired them with a long sleeve colorful Tee underneath. It sort of gives the short sleeve top the look of a vest. The first few times I did that, i wasn't sure about how it looked, but then I noticed a few of my friends and coworkers followed suit--so it must have given them some inspiration.</p> <p>Hope this helps--and hang in there, Spring really is right around the corner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardobe-getting-boring#post-1425 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:11:39 +0000 mayapple 1425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lately i feel like i have way too many "classics" and not enough fun pieces in my wardrobe. to be blunt, i'm too young for this. i have all my life to stick to classics. now is the time to experiment and have fun.</p> <p>i'm wondering if rather than just buying new clothes, i can find new ways of layering and mixing things up. i am willing to buy accessories but i have a hard time finding jewelry i like (or that fits). i've been thinking of trying belts, but the waist-cinching type just serves to showcase my lack of a waist, and i'm afraid the hipslung type will do something even worse to my bottom half. i think a lot of current trends are very hard to wear and it's forcing me to be safe. what can i do? </p>