https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:19:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026247 Fri, 10 May 2019 20:23:37 +0000 Alicewonderland 2026247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Consider a cashmere turtleneck sweater (maybe thrifted or vintage). In the tomato red or cream colors you mentioned.<br /> I have similar climate to yours and of all my sweaters, these are my favorite and most worn. Very versatile and elegant. They would go great with all your jean shapes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026244 Fri, 10 May 2019 19:47:00 +0000 Sal 2026244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks The Cat - I do love cable knit sweaters especially in cream. I also love sweater dresses but their season is a bit short here- so they are not prevalent to buy. </p> <p>Rachy - I don’t own anything cobalt except my 40th dress. I went off it a bit for a couple of years - on me with black it doesn’t quite work - but with camel or denim it is great.</p> <p>Love that sweater Brooklyn - might take a further look!!</p> <p>Bijou - I tried on a faux fur this week but left it as it was grey. I do have one but it is old and very large. I also have a vintage real fur short jacket which I will try on again- Sydney 1980 my Mum added it. I do love the faux fur trend !!</p> <p>Brooklyn </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026169 Fri, 10 May 2019 13:25:37 +0000 Bijou 2026169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is for a fun faux fur jacket, I am enjoying my new leopard print one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026108 Fri, 10 May 2019 04:01:52 +0000 Brooklyn 2026108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I can see you in cobalt blue. Country Road has some cobalt knitwear :)</p> <p>Here is another example of a metallic sweater from ASOS. Plus a midi skirt you might like. I got the same skirt in teal. Fabric is quite thick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026100 Fri, 10 May 2019 03:14:47 +0000 rachylou 2026100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for a red sweater!</p> <p>Also: I like your question, ‘what would you like to see me wear?’ Dangerous, but revealing... and on that note, I’d like to see you wear a cobalt blue sweater </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026060 Thu, 09 May 2019 23:36:46 +0000 The Cat 2026060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a knitwear dress, knee-length or midi? Can be styled casually with boots or booties, warm hosiery, blazers, coatigans, big shawls, a fedora, leather or suede belts ... Or more elegant with fine hosiery, heels, jewellery, metallic belts ... Or a combination of these styles.</p> <p>And how about a cable-knit sweater to wear with your jeans?</p> <p>Colour suggestions: Offwhite, beige, camel, tan, toffee, etc. would look harmonious with your colouring and can easily be combined with many other colours </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2026034 Thu, 09 May 2019 20:27:10 +0000 Sal 2026034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those boots for you Brooklyn! Gorgeous with your midi skirts.</p> <p>Thanks Suz. My best jeans are typically straight. I won’t get another pair of skinnies - I have a black pair of skinny pants and some Ponte pants - both useful for wet days and layering under rain boots. I was considering some wide leg cropped jeans, or maybe some tweed ankle pants or similar? Boots here are expensive usually so I think ones that can be polished and touched up are easier to maintain than metallic or printed- especially since I have suede and nubuck already which I avoid for some occasions and weather.</p> <p>I could do knee high boots in black Suntiger..... and I do love dresses. I have three winter dresses but one is very va va voom so it doesn’t get out much.....yes I think our mid range weather is probably easy to dress for. But we do get rain and FOG!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025978 Thu, 09 May 2019 17:50:29 +0000 Anonymous 2025978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes a fun dress, and more tall boots! Jealous of your climate </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025787 Thu, 09 May 2019 05:12:25 +0000 Suz 2025787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh. Fun to see NZ winter fashions...</p> <p>I love the idea of patterned footwear for you, Sally, especially in some kind of leopard or cheetah. But I take your point about longevity. Maybe a scarf with a pattern like that to mix and match with your black and tan/ camel items.&nbsp;</p> <p>A winter dress is kind of a no-brainer for you. I also think it might make sense, if the skinnies are on their last legs, to consider what style of jean you'd like to make your new "essential" jean.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025779 Thu, 09 May 2019 03:46:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2025779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sally, that bronze tip pair is pretty flash! I hadn’t heard of Chaos and Harmony.</p> <p>I’m after a pair with a high shaft and mid heel (around 6 cm). A bit steampunk. Here is a photo of the Wittner pair, which is pretty close to what I want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025777 Thu, 09 May 2019 03:17:18 +0000 Sal 2025777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a couple of the lace ups I like...some of these may appeal to you Brooklyn.....Chaos and Harmony are very popular here - not sure what their Australian presence is.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.merchant1948.co.nz/masonic-ankle-boot">https://www.merchant1948.co.nz/masonic-ankle-boot</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.styletread.co.nz/mahalie-black-natural-heel-leather.html">https://www.styletread.co.nz/m.....ather.html</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mode.co.nz/women/shoes/boots/bresley-dago-black.html">https://www.mode.co.nz/women/s.....black.html</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://chaosandharmonyshoes.com/collections/boots/products/known-boot-black">https://chaosandharmonyshoes.c.....boot-black</a></p> <p>Plus one pair of non-lace ups....</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mode.co.nz/women/shoes/boots/bresley-dago-black.html">https://www.mode.co.nz/women/s.....black.html</a></p> <p>I want boots that would work with cropped pants and wide legs and skirts - I find most boots work with jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025750 Thu, 09 May 2019 00:40:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2025750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good Sally!</p> <p>The animal print boots I’ve seen are printed leather. These are the Zara versions but I’m sure I’ve seen others. I like them too but I find printed shoes a little bit lacking in versatility for me as I often wear patterned skirts.</p> <p>Wittner have lace up boots in black. The toe is very pointy. I know that’s Western trend but personally I would prefer more square. And Styletread have them in Django &amp; Juliette. They were the ones I had my eye on but they are sold out in my size already </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025743 Thu, 09 May 2019 00:27:48 +0000 Sal 2025743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking of lace up ankle boots......maybe in black?&nbsp; Could do animal print too but since I have one nubuck and one suede pair already I was thinking leather for longevity....</p> <p>Love a bit of lurex too....</p> <p>I will message you Brooklyn as I am having a weekend in Sydney - 2-4th June - for a good friend's birthday - but if it lines up maybe we could catch up.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025733 Thu, 09 May 2019 00:11:14 +0000 Brooklyn 2025733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a metallic or lurex knit? They seem to be trending here. And they have a bit of a 70s vibe. I have a short sleeve version and sleeveless version and I am on the lookout for a long sleeve version. Witchery had one I liked but it sold out quickly.</p> <p>In boots I like the lace up ankle boots that are all over the Veronika Maine edit. Does that appeal? Zara had some but they sold out in 2 seconds. I am still thinking about a Wittner version. </p> <p>Or you might prefer high shaft animal print ankle boots? Seeing them around a lot too. And they have that bold aspect. Zara and lots of other retailers have those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025718 Wed, 08 May 2019 22:38:05 +0000 Sal 2025718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not much Jenn - I think the wildcard/other needs to be patterned....and either a swishy dress or a cool topper (longer).</p> <p>- a couple of scarves<br />- a blouse (below)<br />- the culottes<br />- two trans-seasonal skirts that would work April and May and again come September but not in our coldest months (one below).</p> <p>I did look at my winter items and them a bit gloomy- but I am also happy in winter to wear all black with my faux fur... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025712 Wed, 08 May 2019 22:31:02 +0000 Jenn 2025712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have anything boldly patterned for winter? Those are such a statement part of your summer wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025711 Wed, 08 May 2019 22:28:14 +0000 Sal 2025711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am thinking of a dress........needs to be swishy to wear with my tall boots.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The sweater is the most urgent.....the others can all wait until I find the perfect addition.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025706 Wed, 08 May 2019 22:22:45 +0000 Angie 2025706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always room for another dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-shopping---what-should-i-look-for#post-2025700 Wed, 08 May 2019 22:09:34 +0000 Sal 2025700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>I have brought down my winter clothes from storage and am looking at filling the gaps at the moment.&nbsp; I will be looking for five-six additions...I am more looking for general ideas but finds or pics are helpful too to point me in the right direction.</p> <ol> <li>A pair of boots (flat) - black or cognac?&nbsp; - currently own four pairs in finds below.</li> <li>Pair jeans/pants (smart casual- casual work) - currently four pairs of jeans (white Mom style, mid wash straight, dark flare and blue skinnies) two winter-ish wide legs, and three black pairs of varying styles (one relaxed, one ankle, one skinny).</li> <li>A sweater - that works with jeans mostly- thinking cream or tomato</li> <li>Beanie/wool hat (probably in a muted pink to match my puffer)</li> <li>Something else ?????&nbsp; What do you wish I would wear?</li> </ol> The finds below represent my existing pieces in these categories for winter ( or trans seasonal pieces).&nbsp; Our climate is maybe like North California - it does go to Zero C but rarely - no snow - but quite a lot of rain.&nbsp; My life is relatively casual and so is work - I have plenty of dressy options for nights out.</p> <p>A few notes:<br />- Blue skinnies on their last legs ( no find)<br />- I also have a plain black cotton sweater purchased to wear with my four A line or full skirts (no find)<br />- one pair of existing boots are black, one ink blue (the black moto style ones are strictly work now - for days I am in our workshop they work really well)<br />- I have other flats, blouses, jackets, dresses, skirts etc</p> <p>Many of you know my style - but for those who don't - I like a <b>relaxed natural elegant</b> style - maybe adding some bold touches.&nbsp; Pattern and texture are great.&nbsp; Colour palette I like is varied - I do enjoy black but am trying to rely less on it.&nbsp; I live in New Zealand.</p> <p>I am not a minimalist but I am not trying to grow my wardrobe either.....&nbsp; I would not buy jeans or boots online from the US as returns are too hard....&nbsp;and it usually works out price prohibitive.</p> <p>This weekend I have a few pieces I might let go of and I will post some photos.&nbsp; A wool coat, a thrifted dress I think was a mistake, and a couple of others...</p> <p>Thanks in advance - all ideas are welcomed!!</p> <p>Sally</p> <p> </p>