https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:18:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart/page/2#post-511542 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:39:16 +0000 Stephanie 511542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a beautiful story, Shannon, and you obviously have a really beautiful marriage. How wonderful that you'll have the jacket as a symbol of both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart/page/2#post-511501 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:02:15 +0000 jayne 511501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must say sounds the best decision was the hubby! Now that payed off very very well! Good choice on both!</p> <p>Hmm, my love, was a knit bohemian sweater dress from Hale Bob that I tried 3 different times before I gave in and asked family to buy for my Xmas present. It is soft, feminine, warm, long sleeved and makes me happy. Just cannot find enough reasons to wear it, but it has been worn twice in a month! I am so glad I asked for it. You will feel the same! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart/page/2#post-511408 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:37:15 +0000 goldenpig 511408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great story! Your husband sounds like a real gem. Can't wait to see the jacket on you! It will become a workhorse in your wardrobe for sure! Yes, listen to your heart...I felt the same way about a lot of things in my closet like the Chie Mihara sandals. When you love an item that much, you will want to wear it all the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511389 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:59:59 +0000 Janet 511389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this story! Your husband and mine are a rare breed. My husband is actually happy when I come home with a new pair of boots because he knows it makes me happy, even if they have 5" heels and I can only wear them for special occasions. ;-)</p> <p>I have a few items that speak to my heart this way (recent purchases include the suede turquoise booties, my metallic cropped leather jacket, and the Doc Marten Saras). I agree that when we love an item so much, we find ways to work it into our wardrobes that justify the cost. </p> <p>Can't wait to see your new jacket in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511372 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:11:06 +0000 nancylee 511372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I just thought of a "heart" purchase I made last year: A white blouse with a blue bird print by Leifsdottir. It was ridiculously expensive, but I just fell in love with it. Wore it several times last spring and summer and always felt fabulous!</p> <p>Whew! Good to know I don't always buy with my head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511362 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:35:04 +0000 Claudia 511362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seriously, I can't get past what a beautiful gift your husband is himself. Does he have a brother?</p> <p>I am sure that the leather jacket will wow us and can't wait to see you post it, but Shannon, you are so blessed to have this sentiment and memory to go along with it. Lucky lady. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511338 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:54:38 +0000 stringy 511338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, this is so sweet! He must know you like he knows the back of his hand. I can't wait to see pics of you in the jacket when it's done!</p> <p>I've only made one purchase so far that spoke to my heart, and that's my winter cape. No idea if it will yet turn into a workhorse, but I don't care because dammit, I'm wearing a cape and that's awesome. I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511173 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:04:27 +0000 Debbie 511173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is truly a piece that speaks to both of you. I love this story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511149 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:50:43 +0000 Suz 511149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Shannon. This really made me want to cry. Your hubby is such a sweetheart!! Can you please tell him that we all love him? Also, I want him and my hubby to have coffee while we're having coffee in Paris because my hubby also asks, whenever I get something, "What will the YLF ladies say, they are going to LOVE this one, " etc. </p> <p>I love that he counselled you to be true to your heart, and your description of the jacket makes me think it's going to become a true favourite. Clothes that speak to you that way are never bad purchases, even if the cost per wear never comes down very far. Often they are emblematic of where you're headed on your style journey. </p> <p>My bronze leaf print skirt with asymmetrical pleating was like that for me. It is the most expensive thing I've ever bought but I kept going back to it again and again and stroking the fabric, and then the saleswoman (who is also the designer) said that she would sell me all the other things I was buying (I had a pile of items at the cash) but she would really feel sad if I didn't go away with that skirt. And she was right. I have never regretted it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511134 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:43:20 +0000 Jjsloane 511134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A wonderful story and the detail you use to describe the jacket gave me a total visual of the smile your DH must have seen when you had it on. Wear it well and wear it often (and be sure to post ASAP!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511109 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:17:27 +0000 qfbrenda 511109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What a winner of a husband you have! </p> <p>I've had several items speak to me like that, and most of them have ended up being true workhorses in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511095 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:04:12 +0000 nancylee 511095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a sweet guy! I am so happy that you've found a birthday present that speaks to your heart. :)</p> <p>I have to admit I've been buying with an eye to practicality over the past year (and most years!). Your story is a good reminder to let my heart decide sometimes. Maybe I'll find something with Angie and the crowd in NYC in February. In fact, I'm making that my shopping goal: find something that speaks to my heart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511088 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:55:38 +0000 Sveta 511088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511085 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:53:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 511085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too - I tried to find it so I could attach a link but it's not on the website...what's up with that??? BTW - they had your asymmetrical jacket in the store (one left in XXS) - it's GORGEOUS! No wonder you fell in love with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511084 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:49:22 +0000 Sveta 511084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I went on Danier website and tried to find the jacket as you described it - but failed...Looks like I have to wait for your WIW to see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511066 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:27:40 +0000 MsMary 511066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this, Shannon! Your hubby sounds wonderful and the jacket sounds fab!!</p> <p>I am all over the "speaks to the heart" pieces and I have the much loved, much worn pink patent pumps with striped heels to back it up!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511060 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:18:32 +0000 Angie 511060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE this story. </p> <p>Tell hubby he wins the next YLF award! </p> <p>I bet your new purple leather jacket will be a wardrobe work horse, Shannon :). I can't wait to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511054 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:06:03 +0000 Fruitful 511054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely post Shannon! xx Looking forward to seeing the jacket in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511042 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:42:07 +0000 CocoLion 511042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exactly whereof you speak, I just HAD to have a pair of Italian suede booties and I finally broke down when they went from $1095 to $420. I had been stalking them since October. I just got them a few days ago and finally tried them on, but not sure they will work for my lifestyle. I will post about them soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511026 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:22:52 +0000 Anonymous 511026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a GREAT post, Shannon. My eyes get all watery and I just do not know why, lol!<br /> This jacket is exempt from your list because it's a gift! YAY!<br /> I love that hubby saw you wrestling with yourself to be practical. In the end, the true love for this statement jacket will make it more practical than a neutral one that you feel just *ho hum* about. I don't know if i will be able to wait to see pictures of it! It sounds truly unique and beautiful--just like you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511020 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:15:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 511020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope so Rae - we gotta break down that CPW!!! It's interesting that you mention all your larger purchases have been made emotionally - why do you think that is?</p> <p>I remember Angie saying when I posted my spring 2012 purchase list that I need to leave flexibility (I think she called it "wiggle room") for items you fall in love with. I guess not everything we buy for our wardrobes needs to be the most practical.</p> <p>Hubby also asked in the car on the way home if I thought my jacket would be YLF approved (lol)!</p> <p>Sveta - yes, Danier is doing the alterations and it's only $25 in total - and that's having to shorten the sleeves and then re-doing the button detail on the bottom. I couldn't believe how cheap that was - plus their alterations come with a warranty.</p> <p>QM - too funny!</p> <p>Amy - you can bet I'll be wearing a big ol' smile when I have my first WIW post with this jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511018 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:11:56 +0000 Amy 511018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The leather jacket sounds amazing, but your husband is obviously a treasure even that special jacket can't compare to. What an incredibly thoughtful man. *happy sigh*</p> <p>This sounds like such a wonderful present and I cannot wait to see you model it for us. I expect to see you sporting one of your glorious smiles when you do so!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511017 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:10:15 +0000 Queen Mum 511017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>can you send hubby this way when you're done with him.. LOL<br /> what a sweetie he is! Can't wait to see your new found love </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511016 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:10:01 +0000 Sveta 511016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all I love you hubby Shannon - he sounds like a real sweetie..and wise one too because he is completely right. If something speaks to you you should listen to your heart! Remember my asymmetric leather jacket from yesterday post - I was trying it on 3 times since I saw it for the first time in Danier. First it was full price and jsut too much but it spoke to me! Second time it was 40% off but still a bit expensive. At last it was another 25% off and I decided that I need it. I had my doubts how many things I can wear it with but I decided that I like it well enough to risk it. Now I am so happy I did because it instantly puts any outfit on the next level.<br /> And BTW purple is neutral...if you love it! :-)<br /> Did you have the sleeves shortened by Danier - they told me it is $25 even if there is a zipper in the sleeve... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-511002 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:57:15 +0000 rae 511002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*tear*</p> <p>Your hubby is not only the sweetest thing... he is also one wise fella! I think you will be surprised how versatile a truly beloved item can be - trust me, you will FIND ways to wear it you normally wouldn't have expected. The jacket sounds out of this world, and I can't wait to see it on you - happy early birthday!</p> <p>All of my larger purchases have been made emotionally, and I don't regret any of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-510986 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:43:07 +0000 HelenInCanada 510986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww...so envious but happy for you! I say yes, I have a few pieces that spoke to me, but now are getting the silent treatment from me in closetville, b/c they don't get a lot of MOTG wear, especially in the winter!</p> <p>What a wonderful story - and hubby! The purple jacket sounds like a keeper, as is he! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-510984 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:42:42 +0000 Isis 510984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new jacket sounds really great! And I love the story about your husband; he sounds like he understands you really well, and I love how he encourages your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-510978 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:39:33 +0000 Jem 510978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! That is the best story! I'm glad you got the one you loved and that DH could see it! It's hard to buy something that doesn't seem practical but you love. It's usually shoes that "speak to me". Other people don't get it, but it happens! lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-510965 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:32:06 +0000 nicoleb 510965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww what a sweet hubby! Thanks for sharing this story with us!</p> <p>A lot of things speak to my heart. Unfortunately they also have to speak with my bank account. :-/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-clothes-speak-to-your-heart#post-510961 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:26:37 +0000 Mo 510961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My red velvet pants come to mind . . . the BF bought them for me on the spot for xmas 6 years ago. I still love them - and so does he! (he calls them my fuzzy britches) </p>