https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:38:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2131145 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:36:38 +0000 cjh 2131145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good choices. How did you find the fit of the Born sandals? I ask because I’ve normally worn 8 in oxfords and tennis shoes, and size down to 7 1/2 for most loafers, sandals and slip on types. But here the advice is if you wear a half size, size down. I’m almost afraid of going to size 7, though the last pair of Borns I tried in 8 did seem a little large.</p> <p>Born sandals have worked well for me, but the two pairs of fabulous thick soft leather, still in great condition, are probably 8-10 years old, so sizing may be very different now. &nbsp;Thanks for any advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2131048 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:39:11 +0000 Anonymous 2131048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you have put lots of thought into these purchases and what will work for you. I like the tops in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2131045 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:24:01 +0000 kellygirl 2131045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've made some nice additions. I'm totally with you on the practical and frequently worn. I made some similar additions--things that I can wear with sneakers and that just seem more practical for my even more casual work environment. Black sandals are tough--I still haven't found my perfect pair. IKWYM about the jute on the one pair--it would work well with denim shorts and your new blouses (which look great by the way) but definitely skew more casual and would be less versatile than a less boho pair. If that even makes sense? I like that casual jacket too--it seems like grown up hoodie. The new dress is great--I had a similar style from Target years ago that I wore into the ground. Can't go wrong with Brooks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2130967 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:05:19 +0000 CNola 2130967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds!&nbsp; I love that knit dress from LL Bean. I've never ordered from them myself, but I might check them out just for that dress.&nbsp; Interested to see how you style it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2130964 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:03:58 +0000 Barbara Diane 2130964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great well thought out purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2130961 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:00:32 +0000 Style Fan 2130961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute tops and I like both sandals.&nbsp; The black ones are leaning towards an espadrille, which does seem boho.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2130958 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:47:19 +0000 Anonymous 2130958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those snake sandals especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-mayjune#post-2130820 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:48:05 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2130820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some sales grabbed me recently, but I think I chose wisely irrespective of price. I’ve been trying to focus on practical items and pieces I really need and will use frequently. Whatever #basic is these days for the middle aged, I’m it.</p> <p>First off, I ordered a new pair of running sneakers – the Revel from Brooks. (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/revel-3-womens-road-running-shoe/120302.html">https://www.brooksrunning.com/.....20302.html</a>) I got a red that’s not on the site anymore. They fit well but I don’t think they’re supportive enough for long runs. I’ll keep them for everyday and walks. I’ve ordered the Ghost to try next. (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/ghost-12-womens-road-running-shoe/120305.html">https://www.brooksrunning.com/.....20305.html</a>)</p> <p>From LL Bean, I ordered a new swimsuit in a long torso size, and a sleeveless knit dress for summer (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/122425?page=summer-knit-dress-sleeveless-print&amp;bc=&amp;feat=summer%20knit%20dress-SR0&amp;csp=a&amp;searchTerm=summer%20knit%20dress&amp;pos=2">https://www.llbean.com/llb/sho.....;feat=summ</a> )</p> <p>From Talbots, I picked up a pair of pull-on jeggings (find 1) for my ‘leggings-ish and tunics’ capsule, and a casual pique jacket (find 2) for my work clothes capsule; I have to wear work-branded t-shirts and I find these jackets work really well over top – comfortable and easy to pull on and off but look a bit better than a hoodie. I haven’t worn either of these two pieces much yet; it got hot right as I got them so they’re waiting for the start of fall.</p> <p>From Chico’s, I ordered their girlfriend jean shorts in two colors, white (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.chicos.com/store/product/so+slimming+nostain+white+girlfriend+shorts++9+inch+inseam/570278418?color=3145&amp;catId=search">https://www.chicos.com/store/p.....nseam/5702</a>) and medium denim (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.chicos.com/store/product/so+slimming+girlfriend+shorts+9+inch+inseam/570278417?color=4919&amp;catId=search)">https://www.chicos.com/store/p.....?color=491</a>. The only jean shorts I had were shorter and thus really casual, so I thought these would be a great addition to my summer options. These fit very similarly to the full-length girlfriend jeans, which I own in a couple colors and like a lot. I’d kind of like to find something similar in a light wash denim but with no distressing.</p> <p>From Loft, I ordered several tops to try. The knit button-front tops are a keeper – I got them in all three colors, gray, black, and a bluey-green which is now sold out (finds 3-5). The olive woven top (find 6) is going back; the fabric and styling is nice but it runs way big so the v-neck would require a camisole for modesty – and that makes it pointless for summer for me. The white version of the woven top (find 7) is still backordered; I need to check to see if I can change my order to a size down otherwise it’ll be going back too.</p> <p>I need to replace several of my sandals since they’re 3+ years old. Born usually works well on my feet and they were discounted at Nordstrom. The taupe/snake is a keeper (find 8) but although the black (find 9) fit I didn’t like the vibe for me – too boho for my personal preference. Flat but supportive everyday black sandals with lighter-colored soles have become a HEWI for me – any suggestions are welcomed.</p> <p>I don’t think I need much else for summer. I could use replacements for some of my flip-flops, but I’m wearing them less since I’m in sneakers for work and any other days I’m on my feet at all so it’s not super-urgent. </p>