https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 10:09:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88350 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:50:23 +0000 anne 88350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it is winter here but I'll say in anyway.<br /> I had a very restrained shopping winter and bought in total 1 pair of boots, 1 "sweater" a cardi, waistcoat and some pants.<br /> Most worn are as featured in this picture.<br /> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7011.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7011.jpg</a></p> <p>I love my black boots and have worn them at least once a week. The red turtle neck sweater which has a zip in the collar so it can also be worn differently is wonderful and if I could I would replicate it in other colours. But I can't, because I got it from an op (thrift) shop. Still a bargain for $4! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88276 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:16:51 +0000 Angie 88276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s such fun to read everyone’s Summer favs! Nice to see dresses and white items make your lists. Here are mine:</p> <p>o All my new frocks – 5 of them. 2 sack, 2 sheath and one mock wrap. </p> <p>o Black and white Me Too Swans (thanks to Maya). </p> <p>o Zippered and stirrup leggings</p> <p>o Off-white tote</p> <p>o Off-white cross body bag</p> <p>o Black sleeveless silk voluminous ruffled blouse</p> <p>o Yellow and white cotton scarf</p> <p>o Yellow and green snake skin wristlets</p> <p>o KC wedges </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88245 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:39:38 +0000 Chris 88245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea for a post! </p> <p>White Old Navy jeans - marked down to 4.99. A huge score. </p> <p>MeToo grey-brown gladiators</p> <p>Two very thin short sleeve v neck cardis from Banana Republic - one is fushcia and the other bright lemon yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88233 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:04:46 +0000 Sihaya 88233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I realize that I haven't shopped much this summer. And that is good. My hands down favorite would be my white ATL vest which I wear all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88212 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:33:58 +0000 elpgal 88212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, you look great in that top! I can see why it is a favorite.</p> <p>My arms are not slender, but I like the flutter sleeves because they make my bust look smaller. I dislike (on me) when my boobs curve out beyond the shoulder. I would wear cap sleeves too except for the ones with pesky elastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88211 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:20:01 +0000 Maya 88211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agrace: The pants were from Club Monaco. </p> <p>Elpgal: I'm afraid I can't say where the top was originally sold since I got it from Marshall's. I also don't know how much you'll like those flutter sleeves. I know most people here aren't a fan, but I can pull them off since I have skinny arms. The brand is Matty M. I would think any banded top would have the same effect though.</p> <p><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/ranabow/IMG_1718.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1718.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88209 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:05:36 +0000 elpgal 88209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, Bust and tum flattering, that's a top I could desperately use. Can you share more about it? Is there a pic I can see? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88187 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:23:42 +0000 Kristen 88187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My most-worn summer buys were:</p> <p>my pool dresses and tote<br /> Target knit dresses for weekends<br /> Alfani black cotton dress<br /> walking shorts in khaki, black and white<br /> black wedge peeptoes from ATL<br /> red-orange sleeveless dress from BR</p> <p>now ask me what I didn't wear this summer. Mostly a number of tops that never seemed to work. Maybe next summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88174 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:02:50 +0000 chewyspaghetti 88174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hands down, my two vests(waistcoats) top the list.<br /> White vest from ATL<br /> Denim vest from Sears<br /> Cotton knit dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88167 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:13:53 +0000 agrace 88167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya,</p> <p> Check out Old Navy's light black/ grey skinny jeans. I'm eyeing them bc they are only $19 right now and I think these will be cute this fall and winter. May not be the color you were looking for though! oh, and where did you find $9 micro check pants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88165 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:11:38 +0000 Maya 88165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>-Black flutter sleeve banded top. It is perfect for me in every way. Minimizes the bust, drapes over the tum, with all the emphasis on my arms and shoulders.</p> <p>-Short sleeve white jacket from H&#38;M. Perfection for summer interviews (not that I have been getting any). I wear it with a giant cream colored flower pin.</p> <p>-Micro check pants. I love dressing these down with cons and somehow I just find them more comfortable in the summer than jeans, but I know they will work all year round. Can't be beat for $9.</p> <p>-Glasses. This is not summery specifically, but definitely the highlight of the season.</p> <p>-Stirrup leggings. Again, not really a summer thing (too clingy for the humidity), but I bought them in summer and have already found many ways to wear them. </p> <p>-White cross body bag. The hands-free-ness of this bag is so liberating. </p> <p>-Of course the Brulees. They made my summer a lot less painful than it usually is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88144 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:00:41 +0000 marianna 88144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, denim dye on light bags is a killer. I once used a yellow Kooba bag and sadly the bottom of the bag became so blue from my jeans. It was a huge inconvenience and disappointment! Maybe that's where my fear of light colored bags comes from! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88142 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:55:49 +0000 shiny 88142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's interesting to see so many shoes on the lists! Other than the KC wedges, I didn't buy any new summer shoes. But I am itching to buy some pumps for fall... </p> <p>Marianna: first and foremost, I'm very careful with the white bags, and try not to set them on the ground etc. But yeah, they need care and attention. I have leather cleaner (from the Coach store) that works beautifully. Although I did recently get something blue on the bigger bag, and I fear it's denim dye. I have yet to try to clean it off - thanks for the reminder!</p> <p>The white denim jacket is much more tricky, to be honest. Especially if I put it on after a day at the beach, when I have sunscreen all over me. And if I bring it in the car for later, I put it in a bag to protect it. But I do need to toss it in the wash soon. I suspect it can be washed no problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88141 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:48:53 +0000 Michelle 88141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine were:<br /> A black and white dress<br /> An elbow-length-slleeved, patterned cardigan that I wear with black or white clams and a white cami<br /> Denim clams<br /> My pewter Kenneth Cole wedges. They took ages to find, but were absolutely worth it.<br /> My first strand of gumball pearls. I now wear them all the time and get loads of complements each time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88140 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:41:22 +0000 Anonymous 88140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great idea to reflect on what worked best for you in a season! I think my best buys were:</p> <p>-dark, smart denim; one for flats, one for heels.<br /> -three sleeveless, dressy cotton or silk tops<br /> -two cardigans for covering up indoors<br /> -two pencil skirts! A first for me!</p> <p>I still need to get some shoes and some better sun glasses as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88135 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:17:11 +0000 marianna 88135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, how are you keeping your white bags white? I have a feeling if I had a white purse I'd get pen marks and all sorts of dirt on it ASAP!</p> <p>I'm still new to YLF, but since getting involved I have made a few purchases that I *love* and that are totally out of my comfort zone.</p> <p>- My Michael by Michael Kors mod dress that I wear with leggings and got a "killer" rating on.</p> <p>- Linea Paolo 'Fae' flat from NAS. I bought these in two colors and am getting a third because they are SO comfortable and adorable... a combination that I have never found in my life. I've been wearing them ever since I bought them and get tons of compliments and my feet are always happy, even after 12 hours on my feet at work. GREAT purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88131 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:49:35 +0000 cciele 88131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine would be the pleather jacket that Angie picked out for me in Seattle:<br /> <a href="http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/cciele/Seattle/P1010039.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i617.photobucket.com/al.....010039.jpg</a></p> <p>It has the funky retro chic look I love! I get tons of compliments on it.</p> <p>The other would be my pewter Sam Edelman gladiators:<br /> <a href="http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/cciele/NAS/P1010056.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i617.photobucket.com/al.....010056.jpg</a></p> <p>Finally, I have a pair of pewter strappy sandals that are really comfy and versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88129 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:45:38 +0000 Ana 88129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gap white denim jacket. It just goes with everything, and is the perfect summer cover up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88127 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:43:11 +0000 JewelryGirl 88127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine would be my 2 pairs of AT bremuda shorts (olive green &#38; black). I reach for them almost daily for casual but will pair with heels to go out at night! </p> <p>What I'm finding is that I am only reaching for my shorter ATL shorts on very scorching days where there's almost a gear type event as I don't feel near as comfortable in the shorter length. This was an interesting epiphany for me. </p> <p>The other thing would be my Dolce Vita snake flats, these were probably purchased in Spring but I really didn't start wearing them all the time until this summer. Not sure why but we've has an unusually cool summer here so that could be why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-best-summer-buys#post-88119 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:27:07 +0000 shiny 88119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At the end of every season, I like to look at what I haven't worn in my closet, and challenge myself to wear it at least once - or concede it shouldn't be in my closet, and give it away. However, this summer, I've worn every last thing (that I don't have packed away because it temporarily doesn't fit, that is). I guess that is a sign I'm making progress - thank you Angie and YLF!!!</p> <p>So instead, I'm analyzing what new items I purchased that turned out to be fabulous buys. The items that I got the most wear out of, that breathed new life into my wardrobe, that could be styled many different ways, that I reached for again and again. </p> <p>These items stand out: </p> <p>1) ATL white denim jacket. </p> <p>2) ATL black ponte knit sheath</p> <p>3) White purse - this one: <a href="http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/lookingfabat43/july%2009/?action=view&#038;current=stevevisit007.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....sit007.jpg</a></p> <p>4) White clutch - this one: <a href="http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/lookingfabat43/july%2009/?action=view&#038;current=july024.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s386.photobucket.com/al.....uly024.jpg</a></p> <p>(If you wonder why I don't list the banana bag, that's because it was a spring purchase! It would make my list if I had done this for the spring)</p> <p>Okay... your turn!! To play, you can only include items you purchased this year - no older items that are already tried and true. But you can include an item you bought last year, perhaps on end-of-season sale, but did not get around to wearing until this year - make sense? </p>