https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:50:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405774 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:45:01 +0000 Star (Lise) 2405774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BIJOU I can see why that jacket is a good substitute. Perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405773 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:37:28 +0000 Bijou 2405773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWI was a faux fur jacket. I had a leopard print faux fur jacket and wore it out and have been looking for another. I found a stunning coat, but realised that I don't need a coat, but rather a jacket that I can keep on when indoors.</p> <p>This may be a crazy substitute, but I bought this wool jacket. I will only find out if my substitute works when we get to cooler temps in May to Sept in Australia. It's not leopard and it's not a faux fur. The jacket provides texture and is the right shape and length of what I was looking for in a faux fur jacket. Pink is a favourite colour for me, so it will be interesting if this actually works. Often when I substitute a retired workhorse, the copy version never gets the same love as the original. I'm hoping that this little jacket fills that wardrobe hole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405764 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:12:35 +0000 JAileen 2405764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn’t think of a HEWI until now: &nbsp;good looking sandals that work with my foot, so soft like a marshmallow. &nbsp;I have a few pairs of Croc sandals and they’re soft enough, but because they’re plasticy, they make my feet sweaty if it’s warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405736 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:50:27 +0000 Carol 2405736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I went to NYU, and our mascot was the Fighting Violets, whatever that means. I had a heather gray tee that said "NYU FOOTBALL" in purple letters. People who saw it had to think about it...there is no football team. Wherever would there be room for a college stadium in Manhattan?&nbsp;</p> <p>HEWI for me would be good or great hats. None seem to be quite right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405726 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:33:58 +0000 karen23 2405726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>@DonnaF,&nbsp; &nbsp;I could use both, I think.&nbsp; I have trouble dressing up.&nbsp; At this point, I have only one topper that fits, it's a denim blazer with a lot of mileage on it.&nbsp; That and the remaining office cardigans.&nbsp; For outdoors, I've got a pretty good Columbia fleece jacket and an Eddie Bauer raincoat.&nbsp; And a brown car coat, which is a cool-weather item.</div><div>As for the Serious Black Suit,&nbsp; I could probably order suit separates out of a catalog.&nbsp; I didn't wear those clothes very often the last few years - mostly it was for interviews or promotional interviews, memorial services or (with a more colorful blouse or sweater) to the opera or something.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now people don't dress up as much for some events except on opening night, which is not when we go.&nbsp; And my husband isn't that into dressing up.&nbsp; So I'm re-thinking it.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405696 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:51:32 +0000 DonnaF 2405696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@karen23: Lace-up shoes tend to fit me best, too. Not sure whether your desired spring/fall jacket is for outdoors; regardless, I am finally learning that upper arms need to be cut loose enough to accomodate all kinds of sleeves. If you get a Full Serious Suit, you would have to clean both pieces together all the time vs just buying dress pants. (Can you see my bias?) Sewing your S/S dresses sounds intriguing but you must, must, must show us when you're done!</p> <p>@Joyce: I hadn't heard of Toast but will now have to check them out!</p> <p>@cat2: Good to know about Talbots for belts and gauzy pants. I used to shop there decades ago, but now that they are a few blocks off my beaten path and DH is constantly with me I haven't stopped by.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Lisa: Side stripe trousers sound fun. One would think navy footwear would be more available, right? Same with no-string summer and other pants. Hate those strings!!! Tank tops that aren't so loose that they show everything or so tight and short that they reveal everything, c'mon guys.</p> <p>@Jonesy: I love pointy toes so I hope you find those tall brown boots! Would love to see what color sneakers you find interesting. I love seeing what sneakers Steph Curry wears to each game and who he supports from Sabrina Ionescu to Kobe. His sneaker closet must be larger than my house.</p> <p>@Bonnie: The wedding sounds beautiful; I imagine in the 60s or possibly 70s with wind or at least quite a breeze? Definitely not hot.</p> <p>@AJ: Angie would have personal knowledge of boots for slim calves, but let me know as well since that is a struggle my daughter has. I have no doubt you will find the right dress and swimsuit or tankini.</p> <p>So much for now! Hope everyone finds the treasure(s) they seek.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405617 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:17:17 +0000 cat2 2405617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie: I really like the Natori dresses at the Natori.com site. Modern prints and cuts. Or if you are feeling boho, Johnny Was or Hale Bob. Or if you want something more flapper inspired, Hobbs has some options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405612 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:34:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 2405612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, could you look for elbow length sleeves? They can look elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405598 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:27:20 +0000 AJ 2405598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reasonably priced modest summer dress with cotton lining that doesn't strangle my waist yet gives my IT body some shape.</p> <p>A flattering swimsuit/tankini.</p> <p>Knee high boots that fit my narrow calves and are versatile enough to be dressy as well as casually edgy.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis/page/2#post-2405594 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:26:26 +0000 Bonnie 2405594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My HEWI is a midi or maxi summer looking dress in a spring color that I can wear to an outdoor wedding in July on a cliff overlooking the ocean on the Big Sur coast. I'm grandmother of the bride so there's that. One never knows what the weather will be like and I need a nice topper to be prepared. Also, I hate long sleeves these days. What do you suggest? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405505 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:33:37 +0000 avicennia 2405505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you @DonnaF Blue leather knee high boots have been a HEWI for at least 8 years. I don’t look anymore, but hope that someday they will find me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405499 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:29:45 +0000 cat2 2405499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa: Last summer I discovered cotton gauze pants. Mine are tailored from Talbots and they were just the thing to wear casually. I wore them with some ancient linen blend Boden tees. They never looked wrinkled because of their all over wrinkles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405492 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:02:25 +0000 Jonesy 2405492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tall, dark brown, pointy-toed leather boots with no more than a 1.5" heel. The tricky part is that I need a large size and I have a wide forefoot. Also, good-looking sneakers that are comfortable and an interesting color combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405414 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:44:07 +0000 Lisa 2405414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A great question and fun reading everyone's lists.</p> <p>My list:<br />A side stripe pair of trousers that can dress up or down in blue</p> <p>Navy low heeled size zip boots that fit under slim trousers for work</p> <p>Lightweight, no string tie, casual summer pants that are not linen to pair with graphic tees for summer when I don't want to wear shorts</p> <p>Non form fitting, non boxy, non cropped lightweight tanks to pair with linen shirts and cotton gauze shirts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405392 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:04:34 +0000 cat2 2405392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, a note for folks looking for belts. Talbots has great quality leather belts that are currently in their big sale. I like them a lot because there is no visible branding. This year I picked up one in a brown I needed. Last year’s was army green. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405389 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:18:46 +0000 Joyce 2405389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For all who are looking for great summer dresses Toast, out of the UK, has high quality choices in beautiful fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405386 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:44:37 +0000 karen23 2405386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Everyday shoes, preferably lace-up, real leather.&nbsp; I have several pair of discontinued shoes that look sort of beat-up, so I'm not in panic mode here, but I'm looking.</div><div>Spring/fall jacket.</div><div>All components of my Serious Black Suit capsule need replacement (too worn &amp; tired-looking.)&nbsp; This is not as much of a big deal since I'm retired now, so maybe I can settle for 2 pairs of dress pants that fit well.</div><div>I could also use 2 or 3 dresses (spring and summer) but I plan to make them.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405304 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:58:00 +0000 DonnaF 2405304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Kyle: Comfortable (all day?) and cute footwear are indeed HEWIs. The right matching belts as well. My silver belt to go with my silver footwear is starting to look ragged. </p> <p>@avicennia: If, no WHEN you find those blue leather knee high boots please post with pics!!!</p> <p>@cat2: I will keep in mind your comments re Brahmin bags. I am so sick of my bags wearing out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405112 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:56:01 +0000 cat2 2405112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla: When you are looking at resales sites like eBay for your color blocked bag, you might look and see if there are any Brahmin bags that might work. They often have color block cream, cognac or tan and a third color. My current summer tote from them is cream, cognac and light aqua. Their pieces are really well constructed and light weight. I don’t know about specific designs because I only buy top zip bags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405093 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:04:18 +0000 avicennia 2405093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue leather knee high boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405090 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:39:35 +0000 Kyle 2405090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Footwear, footwear, footwear. The answer always begins and ends here because I must have cute and comfortable feet. Currently looking for a lightish tan bootie and a belt to go with same. Silver booties would be great, too. A couple of new tops — not too dressy but not too casual — in ivory and navy would be super helpful in my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405070 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:38:22 +0000 DonnaF 2405070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many HEWIs, such limited selection!</p> <p>@Jaime: I’ve found that a five or even three pound weight swing can make a difference in bra comfort and fit so I try to swing back and retry bras that I have set aside. Also try bratabase.com for equivalent bras by size, style and mfr should you find one that works well.</p> <p>@Jenni NZ: Your “?” system is so wise. I’m returning a pair of shoes because I realized the pair they were to augment or replace fits and looks so much better.</p> <p>@Carla: My guess is that you will find the booties first. Finding a wool plaid coat (with plaid that matches at the seams of course!) and a tri-color bag seems so daunting.</p> <p>@Irina: Don’t you wish that shoes would tell us IMMEDIATELY if they are all day shoes? Don’t forget to add low/no pilling to that cashmere sweater with the interesting silhouette!</p> <p>@Sal: I have the Nordstrom Ainsley Chelsea in your find. I was able to get it at half price. If you can find such a deal maybe you can get both black and tan/camel.</p> <p>@Je Ne Sais Pas: I hope you can make it to a large urban area with lots of try-on opportunities. It seems like your wish is not too impossible</p> <p>@The Cat: I am seeing fewer silver jeans than in years past, but then I’m not looking. I think it also depends on whether you want a cool or a warm silver and the cut.</p> <p>@Roberta: I think on FB I saw a tutorial on how to make two little hand sewn darts in the back of jeans to make them fit better. It works reasonably well. I also have those button thingies from Amazon to make the front button about an inch over. </p> <p>@Sisi and @Star: You wouldn’t think *perfect* summer dresses would be so difficult! I personally prefer sleeves because I hate showing my bra and then some when I bend over. </p> <p>@Angie: I know you will find your boots! The good news is you are out and about with clients so you are likely to spot promising boots when they become available. </p> <p>@Roberta: Sweater dress? I have a few and am trying to figure out if they are right for me. I am a shirt dress person so your post has me wondering. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405045 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:53:22 +0000 cat2 2405045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roberta: I haven’t seen it yet, but Talbots has a Fit and Flare Ribbed Midi Dress in Oak Moss in their sale. I am hoping it doesn’t look like pyjamas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2405003 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:57:03 +0000 Roberta 2405003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must add, a winter dress. Warm, obvs, not body-con, not a turtleneck, below the knee, not a shirt dress. Peruvian Connection had some possibilities, but sooo spendy for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2404992 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:51:42 +0000 Star (Lise) 2404992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto the perfect summer dresses. 100% cotton but with some heft, but not too much that it interferes with the breeziness, in colours that I actually like with no patterns. Not black. Not overly boho. Otherwise Indian print patterns. And preloved. I have many dresses and none are perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2404991 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:45:15 +0000 Angie 2404991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tall whiskey dressy boots that fit my feet and calves! And that are comfortable. I'll find them eventually ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2404985 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:17:14 +0000 cat2 2404985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found cords and tailored shorts, so I’m pretty set. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2404982 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:12:58 +0000 Sisi 2404982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The perfect Summer dress. Breathable, no deep neckline, not short, not sleeveless (I prefer the shoulders covered visually), fluid but not voluminous, in a color that I like. As Irina says - a unicorn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2404968 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:12:52 +0000 The Cat 2404968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roberta, thank you for your kind tip. However, like many others at this worldwide forum, I do not live in North America, and as far as I understand, Poshmark does not support international shipping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-hewis#post-2404967 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:57:15 +0000 Je Ne Sais Pas 2404967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roberta, no idea if they will work for you, but maybe you can have a look at Mango? All of them under 90 USD. And check their website, I am sure there are more. HTH!</p> <p>93% cotton, black<br /> <a href="https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p/women/jeans/flaredbootcut/mid-rise-flared-jeans_27063329" rel="nofollow">https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p.....s_27063329</a></p> <p>98% cotton, 3 washes, plus available<br /> <a href="https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p/women/jeans/flaredbootcut/fiona-flared-mid-rise-jeans_27011235" rel="nofollow">https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p.....s_27011235</a></p> <p>99% cotton, high rise, 4 colors<br /> <a href="https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p/women/jeans/flaredbootcut/fiona-flared-mid-rise-jeans_27011235" rel="nofollow">https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p.....s_27011235</a></p> <p>100% cotton<br /> <a href="https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p/women/jeans/flaredbootcut/mid-rise-flared-jeans_27063302" rel="nofollow">https://shop.mango.com/us/en/p.....s_27063302</a> </p>