https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:01:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451675 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:13:43 +0000 Camilla 1451675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank u guys im really touched that you took the time to answer me and all the tips ill get started xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451504 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:21:38 +0000 Summer 1451504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, nikola, you've come to the right place to find inspiration. &nbsp;You have had some excellent advice from the other ladies, so I don't have much to add, but understanding your body shape and finding &nbsp;the colours that work for you&nbsp;might be a good place to start. &nbsp;Good luck, and have fun.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451413 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 04:07:39 +0000 Dee 1451413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thing I've learned is once you have figured out what colors work best for you, stick to them. Less variety, but two or three major colors and a few neutrals can give you a lot of mix and match options for outfits if you don't like shopping very often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451303 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 23:00:00 +0000 rachylou 1451303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of the best things I learned on YLF was figuring out how I really spent my time, in what percentages, and thus what clothes I needed. That was a great starting point for me. Told me what clothes to focus on in terms of style and fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451271 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:16:41 +0000 annabelle 1451271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome!<br />It seems like you would enjoy a low-maintenance transition to your wardrobe, maybe gradually upgrading your standards and finding some ideas of how to combine your pieces in your wardrobe so that they become deliberate outfits and not just clothes.&nbsp; </p> <p>This forum is great. "WIW" posts include photos of members in what they as real people are wearing. You soon will find people whose style you identify with, and you can keep an eye on them. (For me the photos load poorly on my phone, and easily on the computer).</p> <p>As Aida mentioned, Angie's blog is a source of inspiration and new ideas of how to wear combinations, that you might not have thought of. There are many wardrobe planning posts that might recommend selecting a few colors and planning around them, many ways to grow a wardrobe without breaking the bank. Angie is very strategic. Search on the term "capsule" for inspiration. In these posts, Angie has collected a handful of tops and bottoms and accessories that go nicely together, and they can provide inspiration! </p> <p>Third, if you can find brands or stores with websites that you identify with, you can "shop" their sites to get ideas. Angie recommends shop a lot, buy less frequently :)&nbsp; Ideas and combinations start building themselves together when you simply keep your eye out, even when you aren't buying. Like maybe adding a scarf or jacket to a look takes it to an entire new level. Maybe wearing a slouchy cashmere pullover instead of sweatshirt. Maybe instead of wearing your athletic all-weather top layer everywhere, your new signature piece is a simple leather moto-jacket. (an investment piece, no question, but could be very versatile if it suits you) </p> <p>Have fun with the transition. Being deliberate and strategic works for any budget level. Don't stress about it; take your time, and it will be a lot more fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451254 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:01:42 +0000 Aida 1451254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello! Angie has many great posts on her blog which I'm sure would be helpful, and you can always get ideas and ask for information here on the forum. Once you get going you can also post some outfits for feedback.</p> <p>A good place to start are some articles about dressing the Pretty Pear shape (which are updated every few years, this is the most recent):<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/20/how-to-dress-the-pear-body-type-2014/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/.....type-2014/</a></p> <p>The Mom/Gal On The Go articles are also very handy:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/category/outfits/mom-on-the-go/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/category.....on-the-go/</a></p> <p>And the Ensembles are also full of interesting ideas:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/ensembles/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/ensembles/</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-begin-as-a-beginner-maybe-just-need-a-stylist-to-help-me#post-1451172 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:13:43 +0000 Camilla 1451172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear shape, have very little interest in clothes however would like to have more since I think it looks great on others- I mostly wear black jeans extremely classic but would like to start somewhere and put together a great wardrobe which I can add too 2 a year but I just need outfits so I know what to wear and not think so much - I know it sounds boring but it's important to be too keep it simple but still looking great - maybe I just need a stylist to help me do my shopping 2 a year - I don't need to follow fashion but my body shape yes and the right colors for a browny:) appreciate Any input to keep my Life simple on this level too </p>