https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:23:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735592 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:02:37 +0000 Anonymous 1735592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have closet envy. This is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your musings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735228 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:44:51 +0000 lyn67 1735228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Closet nirvana here, I'm impressed!<br />Same as you I do have plenty of dresses/skirts(+cardis and &nbsp;jackets) and use them for all purposes(play and work) and feel my best in them. Ref pattern I am with you, again: love me some geometric/abstract/watercolor prints and love PEBBLEd or color blocked, too! (just for some new &nbsp;ideas).<br />Still, &nbsp;past few years now, I work so very hard to make me some doable pants outfits, too-and the ankle ones with longer, fluid tops are working for me, yeay!:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735152 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:43:02 +0000 Helen11 1735152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I have wardrobe envy!<br /> All the best for the arrival of your baby. My SIL found wrap dresses to work well for breastfeeding. Whatever I wore was accessorised with a cloth over my shoulder, not a stylish look, but I wouldn't change a thing : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735122 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:10:21 +0000 Sally 1735122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an impressive collection of dresses and so organised. I know I wasn't so organised or polished with a small baby. I admire your style vision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735120 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:06:10 +0000 Style Fan 1735120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous closet!&nbsp; I love how well organized it is.&nbsp; Inspirational. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735076 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:21:31 +0000 Jaime 1735076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful serene closet. Thanks for the peek! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735053 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 03:13:05 +0000 Suz 1735053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I please come live in your closet? It looks beautiful in every way! Organized and neat, yes, but also full of lovely things. So glad it is working for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1735004 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:52:26 +0000 Penny 1735004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone! Gretchen, yes, I have eight scarves / pashminas that will be in regular rotation soon with the cooler weather - what a terrific idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734996 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:33:58 +0000 Momo 1734996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your closet is to die for. Wow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734984 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:08:57 +0000 Lucy 1734984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Great colour palate and clarity.&nbsp;<br />I too love dresses and wear a dress most days to work. Simple.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734981 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 23:59:01 +0000 Gretchen 1734981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your pictures are beautiful! I love your clarity of vision. And I'm coveting that bag! </p> <p>If I might suggest one addition...do you have 1-2 fabulous scarves or pashminas? I added those to dresses while nursing. I found it gave me an instant cover if nursing in public, and also a good coverup in case of leakage. Just an idea... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734971 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 23:50:18 +0000 jenanded 1734971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful wardrobe!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734926 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:26:21 +0000 catgirl 1734926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful to be so happy with your closet.&nbsp; I feel like I do a lot of musing that is simply endless wishful thinking and gear-turning without ever getting anywhere, so I always find this kind of post inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734917 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:15:06 +0000 Emily K 1734917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! &nbsp;That's a lovely wardrobe--such clarity of vision. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734910 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:08:42 +0000 Penny 1734910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We shall see, L'Abeille - our daughter arrives around Thanksgiving . . . hoping that it will work out, as I didn't find comfortable and returned a few dresses designed for nursing. &nbsp;If not, I'll see what else works! &nbsp;Fortunately, wrap dresses are a staple in my wardrobe, so I'm sure that they'll see plenty of wear at some point.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734905 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:00:19 +0000 L'Abeille 1734905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did you find wrap dresses to work for nursing? I think that is when my preference for skirts and blouses became established; I still shudder to remember the all-day outdoor wedding where my dress kept getting UNwrapped during feedings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734890 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:35:10 +0000 Jane 1734890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love your organisation! The Coach bag is lovely! I have really enjoyed the wardrobe analysis. I was slightly sceptical about spreadsheets for clothes, when I first read how YLF members were using them. But I have started using one, and it has really helped.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734887 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:29:00 +0000 bj1111 1734887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how organized your closet is.</p> <p>Nodding along re dresses. Am moving in that direction . Also hear you on the joy thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-musings#post-1734879 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:19:08 +0000 Penny 1734879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I've very much enjoyed reading the wardrobe-analysis posts lately, I assessed my wardrobe over the weekend and jotted down my musings. &nbsp;</p> <div>This year, I've shopped sparingly during my pregnancy, rotating eight maternity dresses (primarily in navy and black), picking up a handful of wrap dresses for nursing, updating my nighties and robes, finding a small burgundy Coach bag that's the perfect size for travel, refreshing some underpinnings, and adding a few new pieces of jewelry, which seemed like the safest outlet for shopping! </p> <p> <div>Looking ahead to the eventual return to my pre-maternity wear, I'm feeling content with a wardrobe of dresses that aim for classic elegance, with jewelry inspired by vintage glamour (for weekends) or with a sculptural look (for work), and a variety of handbags, many deep red or metallic that pair nicely with a wardrobe of navy and other dark neutrals. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>A few photos are below. &nbsp;Over the years, I've realized that I feel&nbsp;happiest in dresses - especially in deep / jewel tones and classic silhouettes that allow me to play with accessories - and have curated my wardrobe accordingly. &nbsp;Although I do like patterns, I have found that I tend to pass on all but abstract floral / watercolor prints, and have tried to be more discerning in selecting these going forward. &nbsp;</p> <p>YLF has also helped me think about how much of my wardrobe is devoted to different activities, so about half of my non-special-occasion dresses are for work (worn year-round with blazers / cardigans and tights), and the other half are split for wear on winter or summer weekends. &nbsp;My occasion / formal dresses are worn fairly regularly year-round, and has been pared down considerably to the pieces that bring me the most joy. </p> <p>At the moment,&nbsp;I feel like I have plenty of variety within a style formula that works for me. Looking forward to further tweaking the formula and updating as needed after retiring my maternity wear. &nbsp;</p> <p>Hope that everyone else has been enjoying assessing and refreshing their wardrobes, and happy to hear about others' insights about their personal styles and favorite formulas. &nbsp;</p> </div></div></p>