https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:26:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348568 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:20:08 +0000 Jonesy 2348568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous items! I love the white denim skirt and sweater especially, and the pinstriped suit looks amazing! Love the shirtdress too--I have found myself gravitating towards shirtdresses as well. Your footwear purchases seem stylish and well-considered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348268 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 06:33:46 +0000 Anonymous 2348268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You get well deserved kudos for handling gifted pieces that are not quite right with sensativity. &nbsp;This is a good time to read about this as it is a common problem. &nbsp;Bella, you look very beautiful in your profile picture. &nbsp;<div>I added quite a bit to this year, a couple new colors, more winter color, and snow boots which saw a lot of wear last year. I have mostly been successful in buying second hand, and refeashing the wardrobe with used boho for summer and Icelandic and ski clothing for winter.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348243 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 21:48:20 +0000 SarahD8 2348243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, super impressive. Your quiet confidence shines right through. One of my goals for 2024 is "be discerning" and you are showing the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348235 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:39:24 +0000 Sal 2348235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great summary - a very successful year!! Love the red sneakers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348155 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:24:51 +0000 Irina 2348155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! I absolutely love your white pieces. Don’t know why but I crave white although it will be months before I can wear it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348142 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:27:56 +0000 Helena 2348142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent pieces and I love your mindful 2024 goals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348138 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:36:57 +0000 Dee 2348138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you’ve added some great pieces to wardrobe, fun red shoes, cute refined sandals, fab 3 piece suit that can be broken up to wear with other items and a white skirt that allows some closet orphans to come out to play. Great versatile additions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348116 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:02:27 +0000 Bijou 2348116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That suit is beautiful and looks even better on you which from memory you wear with the fab red sneakers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348097 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:21:22 +0000 Jaime 2348097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds wonderful. Good for you for dealing with the gift problem - sounds like you really freed some mental (and closet!) space. The suit looks fabulous. Interesting about the knit white top too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348086 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:41:50 +0000 Carla 2348086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That suit! &nbsp;*chef’s kiss* &nbsp;Good insight on the ‘gifts’ and how to handle them. &nbsp;I’ve had to deal with similar… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348075 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:54:51 +0000 Roberta 2348075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I L.O.V.E. the red hightops, and would love to see how you deploy them! Ditto for the suit, which looks infinitely versatile. I think you've reached a good understanding with your gifts. Of course you feel lucky and grateful, but it doesn't mean you have to keep everything. I have a good friend who has occasionally given me something that doesn't work for her anymore, and sometimes it is <b>perfect</b>, and sometimes it isn't quite right for me either.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348059 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:34:42 +0000 Cardiff girl 2348059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done for finding a way around the gifts that dont quite work.Your pieces look like real winners and l really admire your thoughtful ,restrained approach to wardrobe building. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348047 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:55:58 +0000 Suz 2348047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brava! I love your description of how you are now handling gifts. It can be so guilt-inducing to pass along these items but the outcome is so much better when you can see what you actually own and wear (and want to wear). It sounds as if your thought process for your purchases was extremely clear -- love your new suit and the sandals as well as the sneakers, and I'm a big proponent of some white/ light items in the closet to pull outfits together.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348043 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:49:47 +0000 kkards 2348043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, just WOW...i am so impressed with&nbsp; your clear and insightful approach to gifted pieces! and that you had the resolve to see it thru!<br />love the pieces that you added. so thoughtful with a blend of classics and trendy! well done&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-in-review-1#post-2348026 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:23:38 +0000 bella 2348026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello forum, <br />Here is my end-of-year review.<br />I have added 16 new clothing items this year, seven of which were purchased, while nine were graciously passed on to me by my sister and mother-in-law. Historically, they have been avid shoppers, frequently changing sizes, and I have often found myself fortunate to receive their gently used or nearly new wardrobe items. Although some items align with my taste, others have minor fit issues, wrong colors, or aren't suitable for my daily needs. Traditionally, I held onto these items out of guilt or respect, causing the clothes to accumulate in my otherwise meticulously curated closet, becoming a proverbial thorn in my side. This year, I was resolute in addressing this issue, carefully evaluating each gifted item. Any with even the slightest issue found new homes, resulting in a happier closet. What I kept has proven genuinely useful, and some have become wardrobe workhorses, an achievement I am proud of. My own purchases were also on target, no wardrobe mistakes here this year.</p> <p>Now, onto the highlights of this year's additions:</p> <p>The white crewneck sweater: I've always loved wearing white tops, but I preferred blouses. This year, I've discovered the magic of the lightweight white knit top and I am a convert! I don't think this one is a particularly good specimen, but it is getting a lot of wear, and I'll be on the lookout for more lightweight white knits. </p> <p>White denim skirt: Excuse the super silly styling in the stock photo! :)&nbsp;At the beginning of the summer, I analyzed my summer needs and realized that I have quite a few tops that are appropriate for workwear but they are completely orphaned since I don't have any bottoms to wear them with. White denim skirt to the rescue! Perfect for my dress code and many many orphaned tops have been reclaimed and put into rotation.</p> <p>Shirt dress: This is a new-to-me item. The picture is representative, mine has a slightly different silhouette. I fell in love with this dress the moment I set my eyes on it: the collar! the slightly poufy skirt that skims over my hips! the pockets! I had it taken in at the sides and it was truly the perfect mom-on-the-go dress. </p> <p>Three-piece navy suit: I've been wearing these seperately rather than together, but I've combined them successfully with older items to achieve a more updated look. Big win! </p> <p>Red sneakers: I got a matching red bag which was of low quality so will unfortunately have to be replaced (this might be a mistake, come to think of it!), but together, this combo has been indispensable to my winter outfits. </p> <p>Flat sandals: I've only been wearing Birkenstocks for the last few years. This year, I've decided that I want something a bit more pulled together and got these sandals along with a matching belt. Again, a total winner combo!</p> <p>Moving forward, I would like to continue to be thoughtful and conscientious in my purchases, while hopefully still keeping a slightly trendy edge. </p> <p>Thanks for reading! </p>