https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:07:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-897067 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:55:59 +0000 Ingunn 897067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, that's a good idea and a very sensible approach to closet editing. I should probably wear more of my maybes, too.&nbsp;Sometimes I toss items that should have been allowed to stay, and vice versa.&nbsp;<br /><br />Shedev, Spring weather is so inspirational!<br /><br />Firecracker, how awesome that you sew! I used to work part-time in a sewing shop while I was young. I remember falling in love with the fabrics ever so often! I don't sew much anymore, only the occasional skirt, or mending/hemming clothes. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896570 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:17:25 +0000 Debbie 896570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations Sara! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896520 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:46:01 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 896520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't usually think about what my inspiration is, so I am reading this thread with interest! I am looking forward to the movie poster challenge next week that Ornella posted about yesterday. <br />My usual inspiration is the weather, I suppose. Lately, I've been trying to wear more flat shoes, as my back heals from a badly strained muscle. So I'm making some wardrobe choices from the bottom up. The other unwritten rule I have is that on days when I'm working (at a sewing machine store), I try to wear at least one thing that I've made. So when I factor in the weather, footwear, and the one hand-crafted thing, the options are somewhat narrowed.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896499 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:33:38 +0000 shedev 896499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our weather is finally starting to feel like spring. I feel inspired to lighten up a bit. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896208 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:55:30 +0000 Anonymous 896208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My inspiration is like Thistles, to get some more wear out of winter pieces, especially in spring colors and to wear some new combinations. &nbsp;Before putting the cold weather stuff away, an edit is needed. &nbsp;Wearing some of the maybes should help with decisions. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896192 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:43:11 +0000 Ingunn 896192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rute, white and corals are truly inspiring this time of year!<br /><br />Jj, that's a very decent challenge :D<br /><br />Jayne, we are in the same boat. I'm almost desperate to get rid of my boots now, and wear my Spring shoes in the house all the time!<br /><br />Shannon, you are right on track. I really liked your outfit today, bomber, pumps and all.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thistle, I think you are patient with your Winter wardrobe. I'm not as patient with mine!&nbsp;<br /><br />Sara, congratulations! That is a really wonderful source of inspiration.&nbsp;<br /><br />Linda, I do the same. I try to mix in colors and lighter materials, and I've removed the heaviest stuff. No more black tights now - I hope.<br /><br />Ceit, are you finished lecturing already? Grading papers for the rest of the term, then?&nbsp;Well done so far!<br /><br />MaryK, this is an important week for you. Good luck with everything!<br /><br />Elisabeth, I find planning very helpful, but there must always be room for a change of mind. Nothing too rigid!&nbsp;<br /><br />Carole, do try the challenge! I have built a couple of outfits around scarves now, and it gave a new perspective.&nbsp;<br /><br />Anna, I love scarves, too! They are both pretty, practical and versatile in my wardrobe.<br /><br />Suz, I know what you mean. Terribly boring, isn't it?&nbsp;We haven't had new snow lately, but it is still very cold for the season, and I have to wear boots and coat/puffer every time I go outside. I do wear my Spring clothes in the house, at least.<br /><br />Ariadne, I like to wear my new Spring items now, too, even if the true season hasn't begun yet.<br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896170 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:28:08 +0000 Ariadne 896170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations, Sara!<br /><br />My inspiration (maybe it's more of a goal?) is to wear my new spring items, even though I feel a little shy about some of them. &nbsp;Time to get used to them so they can be workhorses. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896132 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:54:16 +0000 Suz 896132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations, Sara!!&nbsp;<br /><br />My inspiration is (still) the weather. I really seem largely governed by that. I would like to inject a bit more "spring" into my outfits but we had snow again today. So it's mostly about keeping warm.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896131 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:53:25 +0000 annaj 896131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've got a few "new" scarves that I am waiting to wear - the weather wants to stay warm where I am! Love Imogen's challenge though! I love accessories!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896127 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:51:27 +0000 Carole 896127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I admit I haven't been very inspired lately....but Imogen's challenge sounds fun and easy, sometimes that's all it takes...going to check it out. Thanks, Ingunn! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896087 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:00:05 +0000 Thistle 896087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations, Sara!!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896083 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:59:09 +0000 Elizabeth P 896083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So far... not being naked. :)<br /><br />But seriously, I was hoping that this week was my week to step it up, get rid of some black, and start dressing more like spring.&nbsp; A sunny weekend of getting rid of the heavy winter clothes did that to me.&nbsp; Plus another package from the Gap :)&nbsp; So this morning, I wake up to rain... and pull on black. :(<br /><br />I'm terrible for planning out my wardrobe, but I sure am starting to see it would be a good idea.&nbsp; When I wake up tired, which is most days because I cruise this place on my ipad when I should be going to bed... I tend to grab the tried and true stuff, which can be boring.&nbsp; Whenever I've tried to plan, the weather always changes my mind... but I'm going to try again.&nbsp; <br /><br />And CONGRATULATIONS Sara!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896080 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:57:45 +0000 MsMary 896080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sara, how exciting! :)<br /><br />my inspiration this week is that I'm moving on Saturday and I've packed all but two pair of work shoes and one handbag! &nbsp;So I have to choose outfits that go with them! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896076 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:53:21 +0000 Anonymous 896076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I am so glad to hear things are going well, Sara!<br /><br />My inspiration is last week of classes, and lots of dirty dusty work in the collections storage, so that is kind of the main limiter for my outfits!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896072 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:52:07 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 896072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm trying to do some in between season dressing,&nbsp;somewhat inspired by Angie's formula posts.&nbsp; It's too early to switch my closet to summer clothing, but too late to be wearing the real heavy things.&nbsp; Monday I pulled a lightweight bomber style jacket out of the storage bins and wore it over a dress that I wear year round&nbsp;and nude hose with leopard print pumps.&nbsp; Today it's white jeans,&nbsp;a button front shirt and vest with oxford style ankle boots.&nbsp; This is a rare week where I haven't planned all my outfits in advance (blaming the new puppy) so not sure what the rest of the week will bring.&nbsp; I have a pair of GAP slim fit&nbsp;print pants that are ready to be picked up from being altered so that is most likely what I'll wear tomorrow, probably dressed up with a blazer. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896070 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:50:33 +0000 Sara L. 896070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, my inspirition is that I'm 11 weeks pregnant but haven't told my coworkers (although I did talk to my boss already) so my goals have been to find stuff that's comfortable and that doesn't highlight my midsection.&nbsp; I'm not really showing yet but I am getting thicker around the middle so some of my bottoms&nbsp;are&nbsp;getting tight. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896064 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:44:03 +0000 Thistle 896064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am challenging myself to wear some seldomn worn winter items before tucking them away into storage at the end of the month. I would like to wear each winter piece one last time. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-896039 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:28:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 896039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm challenging myself this week to choose a bit more color and try some new combinations. I'm also going to return to a bit more feminine style with a bit more traditional figure flattery.&nbsp;It's a new month and a new season - time to step it up! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-895950 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:05:06 +0000 jayne 895950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well you excluded my biggest inspiration! the weather as in how it makes me feel.&nbsp; Sicne the cold is still in the air but the sun is bright against the frozen piles of dirty snow, I am in the never never land of trying to spring-er-ize my winter warm and 'safe to walk on ice boots' to a spring feeling!&nbsp; I just try to use all my stuff! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-895946 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:53:05 +0000 Jjsloane 895946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A very good question as I have a much better focus when I have a challenge. I haven't come up with one for this week, I think it's wear what's clean https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-895932 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:17:27 +0000 rute 895932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wear what makes me feel happy, I don't look for inspiration outside, I just open my closet and try new mixes!<br />This month, I'm all about whites and soft corals! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-inspiration-for-choosing-outfits-this-week#post-895928 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:42:25 +0000 Ingunn 895928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Besides the weather and your lifestyle, of course! I often find it more inspiring to have a focal point when I choose my outfit for the day. This week, I'm inspired by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2013/04/april-style-challenge-accessorize.html">Imogen's April challenge</a> and will pick one accessory most days&nbsp;to plan an outfit around. I typically wear a lot of scarves, so that's easy, but I hardly never start with the scarf itself. Other choices could be shoes, bags or jewelry. Pinterest, blogs or particular color combinations are inspiring, too.<br /><br />What gets your creative juices flowing?<br /><br /><br />