https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:14:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047661 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:16:11 +0000 Mellllls 1047661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my feeling is that if it's within your budget, and you are strict about your budget, go with your heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047657 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:12:30 +0000 Vildy 1047657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your threads - can't stop thinking about the 12 item categories! <br />You are not only clever but disciplined! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047646 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 20:34:10 +0000 Mo 1047646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just coming back around to say I'm getting neither right now. &nbsp;I was concerned on the 27" length, and sure enough, two tanks I'm purging are 28" long. &nbsp;Can't do that tunic-ish length. &nbsp;Longer or shorter. &nbsp;But I know a lot of you are Helmut Lang fans so maybe I can enjoy it vicariously on you!&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/300983986987?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&amp;_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648">http://www.ebay.com/itm/300983.....1423.l2648</a><br />The other factor is I still need the dressy shorts part of the equation. &nbsp;This would be putting the cart before the horse. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047257 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:12:58 +0000 rute 1047257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, all the time, but as a practical lady the practical side wins most of the time and when looses it ends in a mistake!<br />The first is lovely, but you'll need a special bra. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047253 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:50:51 +0000 Vildy 1047253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe we could work out a YLF system called Wrong Way Vildy. Whatever I like, buy the other. [sigh]</p> <p>I loved #2 immediately as looking more glam and sophisticated to me and #1 recalled a comment someone made about an identical style top she was getting rid of as making one boob look a mile long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047244 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:37:10 +0000 lyn67 1047244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I think both have a place in your wardrobe!(sorry.-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047233 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:07:30 +0000 Neel 1047233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have too many things that I buy with my heart like that short sequin skirt ... which can be only worn for night outs with friends (which I never go for!)&nbsp;and then I have a few backless lace dresses which I am still mustering courage to wear (oh and I haven't even bought the correct bra for it!). &nbsp;AND I have a pair of black rolled up cuffs shorts which are waiting to see the light of the day because I am conscious about my legs.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I would suggest top 1 ........ they are so unique! &nbsp;A girl&nbsp;has to have atleast a few items like that in her wardrobe. No? &nbsp;Fun to play dress up with but not practical. &nbsp;Of course that may not be the case with you!</p> <p>I could be a case study for Angie's *imaginary lifestyle* wardrobe! &nbsp;Sigh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047145 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:47:44 +0000 Anonymous 1047145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A good rule for any age is not to combine two or more of these: shiny, tight, low cut or short to avoid looking hoochie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047139 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:40:38 +0000 Jaime 1047139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Caro said - at least try it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047110 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 01:38:31 +0000 Suz 1047110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 would look amazeballs with the Leiths. My fave Leith outfit was the pants with a longer black ruched sleeveless turtleneck. Not as dressy as this because not shiny and a high neck, but similar idea to this. It was a subtly fitted longer top with some glamour to it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047022 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 23:34:18 +0000 Caro in Oz 1047022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've just listed three types of occasions where you would wear this Mo so I'd try #1 if I were you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1047002 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 23:18:42 +0000 Debra 1047002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I,m with Jayne, I always buy better if I give it the "does it bother" me test.<br /> Walk away and if it's the one, you'll know.<br /> And I totally get the I love it, but it's not going to match my life </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046934 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:36:44 +0000 Mo 1046934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would envision going out to a casual dining place with the BF,&nbsp;maybe afternoon, maybe at night, when it's hot - too hot for many of my dressier items - but I still want to be dressier than casual. &nbsp;I'm finding in the heat I end up in cotton bottoms and tops, not much in the way of textural difference or shine. &nbsp;I'm not big on patterns, actually very picky about them. &nbsp;Where to find the 'oomph' in your outfits under such conditions? &nbsp;I could totally see a version with the Leith pants and heels for a dressier night occasion, too.&nbsp;<br />I would have worn these&nbsp;for the wine tasting I had to walk to the other night, for instance. &nbsp;Instead I was in a not very inspired faux tucked tee with the oft worn purple shorts. &nbsp;<br />And totally not rational - I just want to play with the idea of daytime shine too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046933 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:35:09 +0000 Anonymous 1046933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the first one looks really special, you know? And the second just kind of practical and ho-hum, despite the fact that they are similar colors and fabrications. I guess I allow myself a few special occasion items and for the everyday, I just wear something I already have. You probably could get away with just wearing a standard strapless bra with #1.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046929 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:30:44 +0000 Lyn D. 1046929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I try to make purchases that please my heart first, but also my head in regards to practicality and budget, in that order.<br />(I like Texstyle's definition of sexy but practical too.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046914 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:14:17 +0000 texstyle 1046914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is pretty for going out at night I'd think. For daytime, I'm not so sure. But that said I'm not crazy about #2. </p> <p>I've learned that I just don't need certain things in my wardrobe - so I guess I don't tend to shop for them, even though I admire them and sometimes even let them hang out in my shopping basket before finally realizing that I will not wear it enough to justify. Pretty much every "shiny, sparkly, dressy, satiny, dry clean required item" I've purchased&nbsp;gets worn like once or twice.&nbsp; </p> <p>If you want a little "sexy" (which is where I tend to file things in my mind like satiny shorts, shoulder revealing tops, etc.) I guess I'd look for my real life kind of sexy, you know? Sometimes I feel my best in one of my favorite button downs (not buttoned up much) with my favorite, best fitting&nbsp;jeans and bare feet. Maybe some lip gloss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046903 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:59:11 +0000 unfrumped 1046903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure what occasions or time of day your capsule is for--#1 is dramatic but doesn't seem very daytime. #2 is shiny for day, but not as much so if under a jacket. That sort of thing. Going-out tops would be different, of course and lots more options for drama and shine. Also YMMV depending on work situation if tanks and halters are the norm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046877 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:21:36 +0000 jayne 1046877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have that rule, if it bothers me, go back for it.&nbsp; I bought a very very expensive winter coat in the middle of JULY because my heart said it was the one, bothered me for a week!&nbsp; Was soooo happy to see it waiting for me when I got back.&nbsp; But, the test for me is the waiting and seeing if it really bothers me.&nbsp; Because sometimes I think I love it but even by the time I am in the next store,, I cannot remember why or sometimes even what it was i loved.&nbsp; Age, dementia?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046808 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:25:53 +0000 Glory 1046808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh all the time - fighting that battle. I follow my heart and then my head steps in after I get it and commands me to return.<br />Should I tell you I have over 15 items waiting beside me to be returned? Yikes.<br />&nbsp;It sounds like you need something to complete your capsule. I like both of these but I do agree that 1 will be too long for shorts but then again you are quite tall aren't you? Is there risk in getting both and giving them a whirl?<br />On the shorts - would you consider leather shorts? I think you could really rock them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046806 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:23:55 +0000 Sarah A 1046806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 by a mile. Had to login just to say that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-you-want-vs-what-you-think-you-will-wear#post-1046803 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:20:17 +0000 Mo 1046803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been eyeing items for a dressy shorts&nbsp;outfit/capsule, or daytime shine. &nbsp;I tried, and returned some tweed shorts with metallic threads running through it. &nbsp;Too big and too short &nbsp;<br />Then the BF threw a wrench in the machine when he said how he thought shiny shorts were kinda tacky/hoochie and not age appropriate. &nbsp;Okay . . . switched gears into looking into silk. &nbsp;But then silk is kind of dainty for my day to day activities and wash and wear lifestyle. &nbsp;Especially worn on the bottom, not as a blouse.<br />SO . . . I shifted into looking into shiny silver blouses. &nbsp;I found a few I liked. &nbsp;And then stopped to think. &nbsp;<br />What I really want: &nbsp;the asymmetrical mixed media tank. &nbsp;But I'm afraid I won't wear it. &nbsp;It might need a special bra and the longer length may make skirt/shorts harder to pair.<br />What I think I would wear: &nbsp;The slight cowl neck mixed media tee. &nbsp;I have several tops in this basic shape already that I wear to death. &nbsp;BUT, I have several other tops like this already. &nbsp;See how it's both good and bad? &nbsp;</p> <p>Do you find yourself in similar 'head vs heart' situations? &nbsp;Which do you follow? &nbsp;How does it work out? &nbsp;I'm afraid either choice might make me think I should have chosen the other lol. &nbsp;</p> <p>yay - heart (pic 1)<br />nay - head (pic 2) </p>