https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:51:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224958 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:08:51 +0000 citygirldc 2224958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am looking to incorporate edgy touches or outside of the box touches.&nbsp; Hence my style is all over the place.&nbsp; I look forward to seeing your posts and see where your style leads. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224914 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:19:26 +0000 N 2224914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minaminu, I haven't heard of him! But now i've added a pair of his earrings to my want to buy list haha. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224913 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:55:08 +0000 Minaminu 2224913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you had an interesting journey, it's great to see how you are developing your style and becoming more confident. You may know him already, but when I read your post I thought you would have liked the jewellery from Shaun Leane, it's beautifully made with a punk rock vibe.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224879 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 03:46:06 +0000 N 2224879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy yes a burgundy and navy plaid would be wonderful. Just normally they are always wool based. Its hard to find them without wool but I'm up for a challenge! Thank you for the idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224860 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 01:40:40 +0000 Anonymous 2224860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pattern, maybe the right animal print could be your camo. Or a plaid like navy and burgundy, maybe with olive? The burgundy velvet jacket looks like the color of blood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224852 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:37:42 +0000 Janet 2224852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, that’s beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224849 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:43:32 +0000 N 2224849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right Janet. I think i'll pass on the camo, but I'm definitely going to get that skirt in khaki (it looks grey/black in the picture but isn't). </p> <p>Also I LOVE this...</p> <p><a href="https://www.theoutnet.com/en-us/shop/product/saint-laurent/jackets/blazers/cotton-velvet-blazer/13452677150085101" rel="nofollow">https://www.theoutnet.com/en-u.....7150085101</a></p> <p>I just need the Japanese government to catch on and send me a stimulus check...haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224848 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:26:55 +0000 Janet 2224848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I love Buffy and think this is a great style direction for you — I love wearing anything that I could envision slaying vampires in. Long faux leather jacket, stompy boots, etc. </p> <p>Don’t do camo unless it speaks to you - I sometimes like it if it’s not in traditional camo colors. And yeah, it’s not easy to find burgundy right now but hopefully that will be changing. I saw a little bit in the NYC designer shops (ie, a whole knit ensemble in it at Stella McCartney). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224847 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:20:17 +0000 N 2224847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if I could be sure of the arm length fitting it would be a winner but I feel like most things, its probably going yo be too short. I think I do need some kind of pattern though, most of my things are so plain. I do need some interest. I just need to decide what kind of pattern I'm okay with. </p> <p>I'm also debating a hair cut, I'm getting highlights in October in a salon in Tokyo but I haven't decided if I want to cut my hair to my previous length or keep it long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224831 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:37:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2224831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can definitely see you in the pic 1 inspiration pic and the burgundy cowl neck in pic 5 ( just don’t tell forum member Cee who thinks cowls are evil!)<br /> If camo is not your favourite, then I agree with SF, don’t get it. Unless your tastes change ( like I didn’t like animal print for years but after starting small with some sneakers now I do) then you might regret buying it and not wear it enough.<br /> Because you are looking at very high end stuff there is too much risk if you don’t love something. IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224730 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:56:29 +0000 Jonesy 2224730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this new style direction makes a lot of sense for you--it sounds intuitive and genuine for your style. I think your "khaki" is my olive green? And I personally think olive looks great with burgundy, so I say why not :)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224622 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:57:18 +0000 Anonymous 2224622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great! I'm with you re: burgundy and hope more shows up soon in the shope. Texture too! Pleather, lace, tweed (non wool), velvet, satin.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224613 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:49:18 +0000 N 2224613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh maybe like this one? For it to be knee length on me it would have to be veeeery long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224611 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:44:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2224611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Buffy!</p> <p>How about a knee length black blazer or coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224607 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:36:15 +0000 N 2224607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SF I think you are right about trying to convince myself something works. Its better not to. I do like khaki and burgundy colours (not together mind) so I will be adding those colours (I already have a few pieces of burgundy, though one is on its last legs). Earlier on I was trying to think which colours suit me best and analyse and really I knew myself all along. I just thought back to my favourite colours that I used to wear growing up. Burgundy and khaki plus my favourite colour is navy so I have to have that. Add that to both black and white (plus off white, I think combining in one outfit looks really modern) and I feel we have a good colour scheme going. I tried to stay away from black in favour of navy previously as I thought it is too dark for my colouring. I might have been right but I can't help liking black clothes. I think I was foolish to eliminate black from my wardrobe years ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224600 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:18:11 +0000 Vildy 2224600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm excited for you!&nbsp; And of course you can take in a knit skirt - they sewed it together in the first place, didn't they?&nbsp; And even if it's knit in the round like a sweater, it can still have some darts put in.&nbsp; Bend that fabric to your will!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224598 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:14:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2224598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool. The latter finds do look like you. On the camo &amp; burgundy—if you’re not feeling it, don’t get it. I’ve never had such an empty closet as you describe, but I’d think you could still choose what you like from what’s on offer, as opposed to scouring the bushes for a certain thing you’ve got in your head. Some people can do the latter successfully, but for me it ends up with trying to convince myself that a certain thing works when it clearly is a reach, at best. From what you’ve said about yourself, I think it’d be easy for you to fall into thinking you should like a thing, because it checks all the boxes, when you really aren’t feeling it at all. </p> <p>For the slightly rebellious look, I’m wondering about your husband’s trenchcoat again. It didn’t work to wear it “straight” as a really classical piece. Would it work differently/better if the rest of your outfit had a punk rock vibe? </p> <p>I hear you on the stretchy issue. Jeans I got earlier this year gap in the front now because of the elastic in the fabric. Grrr. </p> <p>I hear you on the compliments too—when I get them, they are almost always from women half my age, which makes me wonder what they “really” mean, haha. </p> <p>Enjoy your upcoming trip to the city! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224593 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:51:56 +0000 Staysfit 2224593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>N, you have cleared the weeds and found the path! &nbsp;Kudos! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224591 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:25:03 +0000 Star (Lise) 2224591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So exciting N that you are finding what works for you.&nbsp; Looking forward to see your wardrobe building, especially that I enjoy a similar style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-on-my-current-shopping-list#post-2224589 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:16:08 +0000 N 2224589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>aka my Pinterest haha. I had quite a few epiphanies of late. The first was when Janet showed us her plaid tulle skirt. To me, she always looks so polished and put together, yet she also has edgy touches to what she wears and sometimes a hint of rock chic. It made me realise that why yes this is possible. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist and like to go all in or don't bother. I realised that if i'm honest I don't think I suit complete classic. I need some edginess. Some asymmetric hems for example. I have a love for shape and something a bit different. That said I can't go all out and do the complete geometric architectural fashion, but since I like to keep my colours basic, I need to add some interest. I also want to experiment a bit more with textures (I am somewhat limited however being vegan but there are lots of new materials on offer nowadays, so i'll see). As I mentioned in my previous post, I also realised I have to love each single piece on its own and not because it matches an aesthetic. I am very much someone who compiles things on aesthetic but it can lead to me not being overly enthusiastic about each piece. That said, I almost love absolutely all fashion styles as long as they have their own aesthetic. As in, if someone has a certain look that you would associate them in and that when you see a matching piece you think of them, that in my mind is what I'd call stylish. That's what I aspire to, something that is cohesive and you could ascribe to me. </p> <p>I was compiling one outfit for my birthday, just picking something that I really like and that matches. I realised that I like some rock vibes. The jewellery I'm attracted to has that quality. Not like overpoweringly so, but like a more classical, refined version. </p> <p>Angie posted on my last post with a comment that mentioned she was picking up 90s vibes and I had a think about it. Because I'm analytical I was really wondering how I was going to put together a slightly rock inspired style without skinny jeans. Now that the 90s had been planted in my mind, I realised how I could curate a more cohesive look. Of course I think the 90s look may be in part because that is what is currently trendy and available but also my subconscious reminiscing over my favourite childhood/teen show (Buffy the Vampire slayer). I think maybe adding in a bit of soft grunge look might work too, though not too much. I want to look casual polished (if that makes sense). </p> <p>I'm also searching for more burgundy pieces but there seems to be a lack of them thus year. There does seem to be some khaki so I might concentrate on that and burgundy next year. I'm still contemplating that camo shacket. Camo isnt my favourite and it may be too short in the arm. Maybe something else will come up that fits better. I'm also contemplating the style of (vegan) leather jacket I might want...should I go biker or something like a long blazer/jacket? </p> <p>In other news, 2 people (separately) complemented me today when I was wearing my latest purchase (the stella McCartney skirt). One said I look so cute and the other said I looked so beautiful like a model *blush*. I guess its a winner! (That or I usually dress so scruffily that I looked different now I started to think about what I'm wearing a bit more). I got the UK size 12 but I think its actually slightly too big. I've taken the tags off so can't send back but it does fall a little from my waist whilst I'm walking. Its not like it will drop off but it doesn't stay in the place I put it. I suppose I could take it to get taken in a little. Can they do that with stretchy fabric?</p> <p>Photos are a bit of inspiration. Not that I want to copy the outfits exactly, just that kind of style I think i'm going for. </p>