https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:46:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1872373 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:13:44 +0000 deb 1872373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1872371 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:07:52 +0000 Violettt 1872371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the reason you say "NOT allowed to buy", because you have too many of these???? &nbsp;and don't need it.....I think so~&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862889 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:18:56 +0000 Style Fan 1862889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your process with us.&nbsp; Good idea to have 'not allowed' ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862850 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:47:22 +0000 Jaime 1862850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so admirably disciplined. I do often have a vague idea of something I might like (white bag, dark denim, red coat) but am so easily distracted. But I have no real needs apart from replacing basics from time to time. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862848 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:40:37 +0000 shiny 1862848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have on my list</p> <ul> <li>Holiday clutch, not too expensive, that will go with my new velvet taupe bell sleeve dress. Seeking rose gold (but not too shiny-- purchased one recently online and it's too dang shiny, even if my username is shiny!) or soft pink. With enough space for stuff I like to carry (eliminates about 3/4 of the formal clutch selections out there)</li> <li>White long sleeve tops/blouses/sweaters... in any variation from casual to dressy. This is a wardrobe essential for me and I never seem to have enough.&nbsp;</li> <li>A wool dressy coat in a color that's not black. Must be warm enough for winter, not just fall. Difficult to find as a petite.</li> <li>I'm always open to dresses of any sort, as long as they hide my figure flaws and are comfortable.</li> <li>Scarves in accent colors that will work with core wardrobe. I do seem to be missing some here.&nbsp;</li> <li>Always on the look out for tall boots that fit my 13x13 lower legs.</li> <li>Black booties to replace my favorite booties that have been going strong for years now, but are showing wear. Most booties have too high ankle shaft to work for my short legs, or other comfort problems. I'd be okay with non-black but if I can't even find in black.... I don't hold out hope for other colors.</li> <li>Any flat /low-heeled shoes that are fashionable. I'm happy to say that I realized this week that I now own more flat/low-heeled shoes than heeled.&nbsp;</li> <li>A pair of comfortable black dressy heels, for the rare times a year I need this, and my super-comfortable 3-1/2 inch nude pumps just don't work.</li> <li>A laptop bag that works for travel. I am trying out a Los &amp; Sons right now, not sure if it's my holy grail just yet.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br />Is that too much to ask??? LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862809 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:41:34 +0000 Angie 1862809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad this was helpful, ladies. I enjoyed hearing <i>your </i>strategies. Fun to be on a similar wave length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862774 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:37:49 +0000 Aida 1862774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for reposting this Angie! It's been interesting reading the responses, too. I shop with a similar approach to you, having both more specific things I need as well as a list of things NOT to buy, along with a handful of things I'm always on the hunt for. My "don't buy" list tends to be less about specific types of items, though, and more about stylistic tendencies to avoid so that my style heads in the direction I want it to. One of the joys of having somewhat eclectic taste, I suppose! </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862771 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:30:52 +0000 Dianna 1862771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks for letting us know about your thought process.&nbsp; You are brilliant.&nbsp; This will be very helpful for me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862761 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:12:22 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1862761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is super helpful.&nbsp; I am trying to be more "mindful" and disciplined with my shopping.&nbsp; My goal is to one day be as focused, organized and intentional like you!&nbsp; Slowly getting there ;-).&nbsp; Hearing your analysis and strategies is priceless.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862726 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:36:32 +0000 Roxanna 1862726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this. Your "not allowed" list really hit home. I do not have one and really should have one. My shopping ban had been working reasonably well but as I look to add pieces, your clarity here will provide a great guiding point. Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862718 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:10:18 +0000 skylurker 1862718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy wrote my comment, more eloquently than I could have, thanks Rachy.<br /> What I find the most interesting in your process is that capsule thinking, how a new item will play with the others, something I feel I’ve not mastered yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862711 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:59:36 +0000 rachylou 1862711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s interesting. Have to think about this. I did a lot of idle shopping before YLF. Would just go and buy stuff that was interesting. Then would go buy stuff to go with it. I keep a much tighter reign on function now, pay more attention to how often occasions for wear arise. And I try to keep one basic style going, instead of giving all of them a go (altho I find that a lot of fun). But I haven’t really given much thought to evolving the whole wardrobe, as a whole... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862707 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:46:02 +0000 Anonymous 1862707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great to set well-defined purchase goals. I applaud you!</p> <p>I, too, need a dress that has 3/4 or long sleeves. It occurred to me today that all of my dresses are summery. I think that's because I live in my boots during the Fall and Winter. However, after freezing at the family wedding last weekend, I've decided that it's high time I buy some dressier tall boots to wear with dresses, and get a dress that is suitable for cooler weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862702 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:23:36 +0000 Scarlet 1862702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question and good answer. As usual I admire your clarity of vision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862700 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:12:56 +0000 Ginger 1862700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That IS very helpful! I have found that "not allowed to buy" is a very helpful guideline. (For me, it's navy dresses.) But also like you, dresses in other colors, with sleeves and a good length, I am always open to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862694 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:55:33 +0000 madeline 1862694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the line about the turquoise coat. I do that too. Decide I want a certain color coat and keep myself focused (or try to) on that color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862687 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:33:59 +0000 Barbara Diane 1862687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this. It will definitely impact my future shopping.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862686 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:32:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1862686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was so helpful! Like others, I found the no-go “red” parts of your list an excellent idea (I color-coded it all like a stoplight in my head).</p> <p>Now I’m going to get a big head because you included my question in a post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862685 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:27:10 +0000 Toban 1862685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate your sharing of your list, esp what not to buy. It’s flexible enough to allow for serendipity and restrictive enough to fit seamlessly in your wardrobe without duplication. Often what we have the most of is either what we find easy to buy and where our eyes turn to in the store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862680 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:06:43 +0000 Dana 1862680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all your "not allowed to" buys! And love what you found! </p> <p>I think a dress similar to yours would be a great addition to my wardrobe. After finally having a chance to try everything (almost) on in my closet, I found a couple of workhorse dresses too big and just not right. A big hole!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862672 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:40:52 +0000 JuniperGreen 1862672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oo I love a targeted mission.&nbsp; What's helpful is seeing that you consider NON shopping items - I need focus like this or else my energy/motivation completely peters out (like at the Nordstrom Flagship store!&nbsp; I went into apparel and Could. Not. Handle. the overload, since I didn't have a mission beyond browsing).&nbsp; But in accessories I thought, hmm, I need a small delicate gold pair of earrings - and narrowed my search way down.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862648 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:13:45 +0000 Lisa 1862648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Sterling I love a little insight into the thinking behind updating a wardrobe.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862647 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 16:10:20 +0000 Anonymous 1862647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great explanation.&nbsp; Thank you for taking the time to post.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>And I repeat I love the bag.&nbsp; It is perfection in terms of color, fabrications, and size.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862640 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:36:01 +0000 Sara L. 1862640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating - thanks for sharing!&nbsp; I'm always open to dresses too because they're so hard to find.&nbsp; However, lately I've found so many that I'm going to have to cut myself off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-i-bought-what-i-did-on-my-trip#post-1862639 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:30:07 +0000 Angie 1862639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're interested in the thought process. Here is the thread for context:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/items-i-bought-on-my-recent-trip-in-nl">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....trip-in-nl</a></p> <p><b>Fashiontern</b>, asked a good question: </p> <p><i>I’m curious: what did your shopping list look like? Did you have boot and dress shaped holes in your wardrobe, or was this a good old “shopping trip for x season” like my mom used to do, (hers were always very dependent on what was featured)? I know that your needs are very different from mine, but I can still learn from how you do it. Right now, I have few holes to plug up and more purging to do, but it won’t be that way forever, so I’m asking about shopping when you already have a good wardrobe".</i></p> <p>&nbsp;Here's the answer, and I hope it makes sense:</p> <ul> <li>Had <i><u>navy boots</u></i>&nbsp;on my list (passed on two uncomfortable pairs this year). Had to be flat, tailored, simple and very comfy.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Had <u><i>holiday clutch</i></u>&nbsp;for this years' outfit on my list. Had to go with the tonal burgundy vibe. Did not want to spend a designer price on the bag.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Was NOT allowed to buy neutral knitwear, but a colour was fine. Cropped orange did not fill a hole, but is a fun addition to the new Burgundy capsule, and looks great with all my blue. Orange and blue are a match made in heaven.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Was NOT allowed to buy a coat unless it was turquoise.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Was NOT allowed to buy jeans, blouses or skirts.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Was open to another fun, short fashion puffer jacket, but didn't see it.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>I'm always looking for<i><u>&nbsp;flattering dresses with sleeves that are long enough, and across all the seasons. </u></i>This one <i><u></u></i>had a matching scarf - bonus fun.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Was open to fun trousers, but didn't find any. </li> </ul> <p>And here are items that followed me home - for visual recap. </p>