https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:13:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2062383 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:49:25 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2062383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this when traveling, but never thought to do it for a regular day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2062367 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:11:16 +0000 notsaf 2062367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outwear is my favorite. Would love to know how this either for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2062255 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:00:33 +0000 Liesbeth 2062255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your solution-oriented approach :).<br /> I personally don't have that problem (or else I'm very relaxed about outerwear). My coats and jackets are all neutral yet I have some variety in length and silhouettes so I actually usually feel more confident in my outdoors look than my indoors one! It's indoors toppers I struggle with... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2062224 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:37:33 +0000 rachylou 2062224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very smart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2062174 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:38:31 +0000 cindysmith 2062174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is actually a brilliant way of approaching the problem! I may have to borrow it, because our winters mess me up. They're mild by actual objective standards, but I'm so used to the ridiculous heat in the American south that I'm a meat popsicle when the temp drops below the mid 60s or so (Fahrenheit). Everybody else is apparently a meat popsicle, too, because the heat is set to "roast a chicken" inside all the buildings and houses, so what works outdoors leaves me a well-swaddled, sweaty, roasted chicken when I go inside. This method, starting with the outerwear, might actually help me XO</p> <p>Edited to fix typos and autocorrect </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061263 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:24:24 +0000 Jaime 2061263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>definitely - especially with rain and snow the weather really determines the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061233 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:16:17 +0000 Anonymous 2061233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yaas! I think it'll be a good solution for deep winter too, as you have to consider the length and bulk of all the layers underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061226 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:05:02 +0000 JAileen 2061226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a smart idea! Please post some WIWs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061211 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 23:31:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2061211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to see you again! </p> <p>Sounds like a good week to test your new system, with most days having the same weather pattern all the way through. Good luck with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061194 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:47:48 +0000 Angie 2061194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And why not! Hope we see your cute looks in action.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061176 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:50:31 +0000 unfrumped 2061176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea!<br /> I have had similar issue at time because I have stretched the boundaries of “ neutrality “ in some of my outerwear ( interesting color or some pattern), hence a few items don’t go “ with everything “ if I really want to look best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061164 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:22:51 +0000 bj1111 2061164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great. What happens to the outfit after you remove the topper? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061140 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:29:49 +0000 Synne 2061140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I feel very good about my blue capsule. In theory it seems perfect. We'll see if that also is so in real life...</p> <p>Yes, isn't it true, Aliceinwonderland, Cardiff Girl and karen13, outerwear is the central element in an outfit, but so often gets treated like an afterthought (by me anyway). Well, no more of that!</p> <p>Yes, Anchie, I think I finally had a lightbulb moment after Angie's amazing travel capsules. Why not apply this method to my everyday-dressing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061128 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:44:30 +0000 anchie 2061128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great solution and beautiful cohesive capsule. When I travel I always struggle the most with outerwear too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061126 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:42:52 +0000 karen13 2061126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever indeed! My outwear capsule has been growing as YLF has made me realize what a difference it makes. Mine was a100% gear 5 years ago. I adore that bright blue sweater BTW. Please model it when you wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061114 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:20:57 +0000 Carla 2061114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant solution! Beautiful colour story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061107 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:05:18 +0000 Cardiff girl 2061107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you know it’s taken me 50 years to work out that ones topper is the most important consideration in wardrobe building,you ve got there years ahead of me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061106 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:04:01 +0000 Alicewonderland 2061106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smart. After all, outerwear is what everyone sees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061076 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 16:30:07 +0000 Helena 2061076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous idea, if you can't beat it, go with it! Love the cerulean sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hack-capsule-based-on-outerwear#post-2061073 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 16:04:03 +0000 Synne 2061073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have so many fab pieces in my wardrobe, but I still seldom or NEVER feel very well dressed or put together. A specific deal breaker seems to to be outerwear. E.g. I can sport a wonderful, trendy, fab and comfy jean + top combo, and then the weather changes in a heartbeat, like four-seasons-in-a-day, and I have to pull out my raincoat which clashes with the overall vibe of my outfit and prettty much ruins it. This always happens, and I never seem learn.</p> <p>Well, cue my new approach to dressing: I am building a weeks worth of outfits around outerwear! I have thoroughly studied the weather forecast for next week. It will be pouring rain and 10 degrees Celcius. That means Wellingtons and a waterproof raincoat. For the odd day when it will be semi-dry, I will wear a similar coloured heavy denim jacket and white sneakers. I have also picked two full lenght jeans, one lightwash, one dark. Lots of Breton stripe knit tops and two heavier wool sweaters to mix and match throughout the week. Everything matches with everything, so I can confidently pick and choose what suits my mood and the days tasks.</p> <p>Gosh, I feel so clever now! Hah! Will report back with my field report and WIWs. Thanks for reading! </p>