https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:56:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070693 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:32:33 +0000 Helena 2070693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Citygirldc, let me know if you try it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070664 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:42:10 +0000 citygirldc 2070664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices. I'm eyeing that blazer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070582 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:56:54 +0000 Bijou 2070582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All great purchases and a nice change to your style, without being a drastic change. I really like the blazer too. </p> <p>I like your new bag. I have found that now my son is older, I don't need a massive tote - it is quite liberating to go back to smaller bags!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070566 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:41:25 +0000 Angie 2070566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tousled hair and blazer look fabulous!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070487 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 01:34:55 +0000 Jaime 2070487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazer looks great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070457 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:30:21 +0000 Style Fan 2070457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your refresh.&nbsp; That blazer looks fantastic on you.&nbsp; I love the way it looks with your jeans.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070415 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 16:24:57 +0000 notsaf 2070415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried the Everlane blazer last year, and found it heavy, stiff, and itchy. I like it on others, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070391 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:15:59 +0000 nemosmom 2070391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Helena, that blazer looks great on you! It would work beautifully with all of your navy, and even your new red sweater, and could be the thing to jazz up your crewnecks!</p> <p><div>I love LOVE it! BUT - <i>you </i>have to love it.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>ps - I love your knee-high boots!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070389 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:12:01 +0000 ChristelJ 2070389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love the blazer on you. Great shape and color. Your hair looks terrific, too. I'm impressed by your entire refresh, which is thoughtful, and carried out like a fashion pro! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070386 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:45:47 +0000 Kyle 2070386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love the blazer on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070377 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:57:13 +0000 Helena 2070377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notsaf, yes - I'm going to have to make a note of that trick, it's a great way to add something new to classic outerwear with very little expense. Have you looked at Everlane for blazers? I haven't shopped there myself but a YouTuber I follow wears that oversize look a lot and often features their clothes.</p> <p>Angie, thanks, but your inspiration was key!</p> <p>Nemo, thank you for reminding me that a mistake is not the end of the world ... Bears repeating, sadly ! Xx</p> <p>Thanks everyone xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070376 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:08:38 +0000 notsaf 2070376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blazer! Looks like you, but with a new twist. Perfect colors for your palette!</p> <p>I just did the same trick by adding a camel scarf to the rotation in my travel capsule rather than a camel coat: a great way to freshen things up without investing too much!</p> <p>Have been looking for two years or so for an oversized tweedy/houndstooth blazer myself, but I haven't found one that drapes as nicely as your does (and I think that colorway would be too light for me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070345 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:44:17 +0000 Cee 2070345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job, Canada </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070344 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 03:37:46 +0000 Helena 2070344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the encouragement everyone xx not sure what happened to the photo, hope this one works? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070321 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 01:31:03 +0000 Jaime 2070321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, please put the picture back - I want to see the touseled hair! Anyway, a wisely done refresh that will give you variety and a sense of newness but you will actually wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070318 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 01:06:59 +0000 Jenn 2070318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a thoughtful way to go about refreshing! It's amazing how thinking outside the box and edging just a bit out of your comfort zone can make your older things feel exciting and new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070302 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 23:38:40 +0000 Angie 2070302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent PERSONALIZED refreshers, <b>Helena. </b>That's what it's all&nbsp;about.</p> <p>I want to see the new tousled hair and blazer! The pic is gone.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070289 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 22:35:06 +0000 nemosmom 2070289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the red sweater and the scarf is so pretty! I missed the photo of you in the blazer, but I sympathize with your hesitation (would I really wear it? Does the oversized look work?); I just went through that with the Mango boyfriend blazer last week! I am not used to the oversized fit, and since I work from home, I didn’t think it made sense to keep it. But, there are times I want an outer layer, and usually that layer would be a cardigan. A cardigan is definitely more comfy and easy than a blazer, but I feel messy wearing them lately- maybe it’s because I also wear cardigans, albeit different ones, as loungewear? I like that I can throw almost anything under the blazer and feel instantly pulled together. And, I like how it looks layered under a wool coat, should I need a bit more warmth. </p> <p>Your new additions look perfect for you, but if you are in fact feeling like you are in a rut, don’t be afraid to push yourself! One blazer (or anything else you want to experiment with) wouldn’t be the end of things if it didn’t work out. </p> <p>It feels like a fine line between feeling not like yourself in something, and just feeling like it’s just different! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070287 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 21:51:16 +0000 Cardiff girl 2070287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the red jumper!Great how you ve thought through how adding on a few new pieces can refresh how you feel about your look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070275 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:37:10 +0000 Katerina 2070275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I understand. It looks cool and modern though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070274 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:33:46 +0000 Helena 2070274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys! Katerina, I think it's the oversized cut ... I've only ever had the tailored style of blazer ... different from what I normally do but then again. O suppose that's the point? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070272 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:30:13 +0000 rachylou 2070272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I think you’ll get a lot of mileage out of the red jumper </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070271 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:26:04 +0000 Katerina 2070271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got really nice pieces - a very successful refresh! I LOVE your new scarf - it looks beautiful on you and is perfect for your style. I also like the blazer - it looks very good in the picture. Great colour for you, too. Why are you hesitant about the cut?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070268 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:09:22 +0000 taylor 2070268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is a girl to do ....SHOP!<br />You have done a brilliant job refreshing your wardrobe ! &nbsp;Hitting all the areas from hair to a new handbag! &nbsp;It’s really a great idea to re-fresh! &nbsp;Not a ton of money either , &nbsp;very practical and gorgeous items. &nbsp;I love the blazer ...perfect with your other new purchases &nbsp;! &nbsp;Enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---to-finish-up-the-fall-refresh#post-2070255 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 18:10:46 +0000 Helena 2070255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hiya, when it rains it pours. My whole family had other things to do this a.m. so what's a girl to do but head to the mall to finish up the fall wardrobe refresh!</p> <p>As I mentioned before, I was feeling a bit bleh and a bit bored with my uniform. A refresh was in order. I started with a few tops (shown again in finds), three out of four of which have been happily worn. I felt like I still needed a little something, so I found this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2018/10/22/how-you-refresh-your-style/">post from last year</a>&nbsp;in which Angie talks about refreshing her style. I modified some of her ideas and figured out what the missing pieces were for me:</p> <ul> <li><b>Tops </b>- I am a jeans and simple top girl, but I had gotten into a rut of buying fine-knit crewneck sweaters in neutrals and a few colours. So, I added a few tops in different styles earlier this week, and today added one more - a red cableknit sweater that will be cozy and cheery in the depths of winter. I think even just a few variations will be plenty for me to feel less bored.</li> <li><b>Jeans </b>- As Angie suggests, updating jeans updates a look. The high-waisted skinny-but-not-too-skinny jeans I bought this week feel a bit fresher, and when paired with my workhorse crewnecks, breathe a bit of life into the outfit.</li> <li><b>Outerwear </b>- This is another Angie suggestion. I tried on a number of coats (was hoping to find a plaid I'd like) at the Bay but left with only a plaid scarf (deep discount - $9 and lovely and soft; looks gray in photo but is really a sort of dusty deep blue and off-white), which does make my navy outerwear <i>feel </i>fresher. I also found the girlfriend blazer at the Gap (gray and blue version of the find), but am not sold either on the cut, or on whether I'd wear it much (please feel free to weigh in!)</li> <li><b>Handbag </b>- Another Angie suggestion which I hadn't thought of, but I've been carrying my trusty LePliage virtually daily for over five years! It's a great bag, but I don't need a tote daily anymore, so I found a polished black faux leather and suede purse at H&amp;M which I love as a change up (similar shown - mine has the faux-suede on the bottom half, which gives it some interest and texture).</li> <li><b>Hair </b>- I am recommitting to doing my super-easy hair curling/tousling technique as often as reasonable (i.e. most days). It's so quick and really does make me feel more modern and put together.</li> </ul> So that's it - cold-weather refresh done! The only thing still on the list is a puffy sleeve sweater but I'm in no rush on that; when the right one turns up, I'll grab it.</p> <p>Thanks for reading! Feedback welcome as well as your refresh adventures of late! </p>