https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 16:18:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090334 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 03:14:13 +0000 Jaime 2090334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad my thought (and coat!) resonated! Thank you all for your kind comments!</p> <p>Thank you <b>Kyle</b>!<br /><b>Lyn67</b> Weather induced change is still a great way of keeping your outfits interesting. Around here a short black puffer is ubiquitous through our mild but sometimes rainy and chilly winter.<br /><b>smittie</b> I hope you post a picture!<br /><b>Cardiff girl</b> Thank you! Good point about remembering what you have so that you wear it!&nbsp;<br /><b>kkards</b> Semantics are important. That is one of my later in life lessons.<br /><b>Runcarla</b> :)&nbsp;<br /><b>suntiger</b> Well if you can't wear it by itself, maybe under something! Got you about bra shopping.<br /><b>Kari</b> You got me!&nbsp;<br /><b>nuancedream</b> Thank you! I hope you take pictures of your spring fling!<br /><b>Style Fan</b> It is like doing yoga in the morning, whatever other dumb things I do that day, you can't take that away from me. Hope to see what you dig up!<br /><b>Angie</b> My closet is waiting for you to come and steal from it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090297 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 22:49:00 +0000 Style Fan 2090297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is gorgeous on you!&nbsp; I like your idea of focusing on Shopping our Closets rather than depriving ourselves.&nbsp; I am not doing a no shop year but I am trying to restrain myself.&nbsp; I need to see what I have that needs to be worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090294 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 22:23:33 +0000 nuancedream 2090294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is beyond words and you're absolutely stunning in it, shevia! So beautiful with your skin and hair color. I'm leaving for San Diego in a few days and am looking forward to wearing some of my spring favorites, which I have had for a number of years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090263 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:27:32 +0000 Angie 2090263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER COAT.&nbsp;</p> <p>I WANT THAT COAT!</p> <p>Sooo much shouting.....can't help my passion </p> <p>And you are wise and wonderful as always.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090238 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:06:34 +0000 Kari 2090238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>“ I am so much better at adding good habits than ending bad ones. So maybe, for some of us, a focus on Shopping Our Closets rather than not buying new will be more motivating.”</p> <p>Me too. In every respect, not just with clothes! I do much better when I focus on what I’m doing/using, not what I’m stopping/taking away. </p> <p>This resonates with me a lot because part of why I’m not purchasing anything is because I genuinely like what I have now, so it’s time to just enjoy it all for a while. </p> <p>I LOVE that coat! I hope you wear it often. It’s a beautiful piece and I imagine the color would be great for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090236 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:00:50 +0000 Anonymous 2090236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great coat! Yes do wear it more :)<br /> My unworn tops are problematic, as both are very open on top and need a strapless bra (mine doesn't fit anymore and hurt when it did). One of them is burnout velvet, so needs a tube top- or a long line corset type bra. What I'd rather shop for....um...Anything else! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090227 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:22:10 +0000 Carla 2090227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! &nbsp;I’m NOT on team ‘no buy’ this year. &nbsp;;-) &nbsp; Lovely coat, Shevia, and worth wearing more - just for the pop of bright. &nbsp;So pretty with your skin and hair colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090224 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:16:55 +0000 kkards 2090224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>stunning color on you!<br />i am also not good at stopping bad habits. so i'm thinking of SYC as Style Your Closet which to me sound like a fun activity instead of shop your closet with feels negative, semantics i know, but i feel better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090203 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:42:09 +0000 Cardiff girl 2090203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely coat and such a flattering colour.Thats good psychology to do a positive thing rather than try and give something up.l have been much better at using my wardrobe since I ve recorded it on line,being reminded of what I have is really helpful for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090178 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:38:54 +0000 smittie 2090178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, it is a gorgeous, gorgeous coat!<br />And yes, I have a Burberry coat I haven't been wearing out of sheer laziness. I'll try wear it tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090123 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:44:31 +0000 lyn67 2090123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great coat, fits you perfect and what a gorgeous&nbsp; color-makes all the diff in the sea of neutrals (deliberately didn't say only blacks, as perhaps that is not always true on other continents (?)).&nbsp; Think this coat is all you need when want to cheer up a gloomy day!&nbsp;<br />I for myself kept some of my warmest clothes and shoes (fluffy longer sweaters-and layering&nbsp; something under them, thicker tweedy cigarette pants(rather than cropped wide hems), thicker tubes skirts and opaques rather than pleated midis and black sheers), puffers or furry coats rather than trenches or thin coats)&nbsp; but that is&nbsp; weather induced- so not really fashion conscious- as we now tend to have no snow mild Decembers and freezy-snowy Januaries/Februaries. <br />The color scheme changed a bit, too. It was a novelty and love for me to wear more browns, burnt oranges-cognac and mustards this fall (mostly new purchases, as these colors weren't available for so long) but now it's time to bring out some stuff in black, grey, burgundy and off white.&nbsp; The cooler the weather the cooler the color scheme in my outfits, too:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090107 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:19:16 +0000 Kyle 2090107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty in pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090101 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:16:14 +0000 Jaime 2090101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kellygirl - I don't know the name of the color - it has a slight orange hue so maybe salmon? But thank you for the nice words!<br />Suz - Yay! I can't wait to see what you pull out!<br />Thank you Rachy!<br />SarahD8 - I mean what's the point of shopping and not wearing what you already have right? Hope to see your outfit labs!<br />JAileen that coat is gorgeous - hope to see it on too!<br />slim cat - Exactly what I have in mind. Any day will do!<br />taylor - It must have been dead stock because it was in perfect condition when I found it. Hope to see what you pull out!<br />Bijou - Oh it would be lovely to see some summer dresses now!<br />Mirjana - I am blushing to match my coat .<br />Kathie - Thank you so much!<br />ChristelJ - Coats in particular seem to last.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA Helena - Thank you! Can't wait to see your 'wear it out' looks. Kind of a double meaning there!</p> <p>Coat details- This coat is by a brand called Dereta, Made in England. Apparently they were an early ready to wear brand that made runway styles for the masses. Based on the label design I am guessing this coat is early 70s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090096 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:03:38 +0000 Helena 2090096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, that coat is GORGEOUS on you. So pretty in pink! You must wear this more often for sure!</p> <p>I love your thought about adding a good habit rather than battling a bad one. Sort of like choking out weeds by planting flowers :)</p> <p>Next week, my 'theme' for SYC is "wear it out" - and my plan is to wear items that are "too dressy" for every day wear! Great minds ...! xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090089 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:31:31 +0000 ChristelJ 2090089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Proof of how timeless, quality pieces can really hold up over decades. And that color! You glow in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090074 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:32:37 +0000 Kathie 2090074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! The color is amazing, and so perfect on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090061 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:03:28 +0000 Mirjana 2090061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is sooo beautiful on you. The color is lovely , I am speechless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090055 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:28:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 2090055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That pink is stunning on you! Really good with your skin shade? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090043 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:39:22 +0000 Bijou 2090043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - I love this! You, the coat and also your positive approach. I will have to pull out some nice summer dresses that I have lurking in my wardrobe to wear in January.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090039 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:00:01 +0000 taylor 2090039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This coat is gorgeous on you, and looks in amazing shape for its age. &nbsp;It must be of impeccable quality ! &nbsp;Beautiful color too. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I think you hit the nail on the head here . &nbsp;I’m going to follow your lead and pull out something I haven’t worn in some time:)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090036 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:20:23 +0000 slim cat 2090036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely color on you! <br />I have "opera coat": black fine wool, 3/4 sleeves, embroidered collar with black stones. Only for special occasion - last one maybe 6 years ago .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090035 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:17:32 +0000 JAileen 2090035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Today I wore my plaid Pendleton coat from NAS a couple years ago.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090033 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:01:11 +0000 SarahD8 2090033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That color is stunning on you!!!!<br /> I like the idea of shopping one's closet even when not not shopping very much.<br /> I'm hoping to do more outfit labs in the weeks and months to come. We shall see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090032 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:55:16 +0000 rachylou 2090032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! That coat is brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090014 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:14:43 +0000 Suz 2090014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh -- <b>Shevia</b> -- what a great idea. I have dressy clothes I don't bring out enough. I am going to <b>DO</b> it!!&nbsp;</p> <p>You look so fab in that coat!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090012 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:09:52 +0000 kellygirl 2090012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is such a beautiful color on you—begonia? I love that soft pink—so perfect for winter! It look smashing with the grey! Very inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-syc-not-not-shopping#post-2090009 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:53:18 +0000 Jaime 2090009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these shopping ban, shopping fast and low buy posts are having a diabolical effect on me. I am so much better at adding good habits than ending bad ones. So maybe, for some of us, a focus on Shopping Our Closets rather than not buying new will be more motivating. To get into the spirit of things, I have decided to bring out a little worn coat every non-rainy day in January. Specimen 1 is attached. This is a coat that I have shown before on the forum, has been in my closet for years, and is originally from the 70s or earlier as far as I can tell.</p> <p>How about you? Do you have January appropriate clothing that you are saving rather than wearing? How about bringing it on out!</p> </p>