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YouLookFab Forum » Recent Topics https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:10:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Debbie on "Something fun" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/something-fun#post-2410854 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:27:24 +0000 Debbie 2410854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have not been able to get out much lately due to my husband’s health. Yesterday I went to Traders Joes and the Loft is across the street. I remember seeing an email saying they were having a preview and a contest. I decided I had a few minutes and I would look. I looked around didn’t have time to try anything on but I registered for the outfit. I WON! They called last night. I won 3 pieces 2 clothing and one accessory. I am excited. I will made some time this week to go try them. I will post what I get. LJP on "What are we doing about.....poor quality clothing ?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-doing-aboutpoor-quality-clothing#post-2410783 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:35:52 +0000 LJP 2410783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We've discussed the general downward trend in clothing quality here on the forum - and I'm curious what we/are doing about it. I consider myself pretty well informed about garment construction and fabric quality, but I've been let down by 4 pieces in the last week - which are at different stages of life in my wardrobe but still relatively new. 1. I wore my Spanx AirEssentials track pants to work the other day, and while sitting outside in bright daylight, notice tiny pills forming all over the pants (Angie wrote about this) . Barely discernible but I see them. I bought these late last summer and maybe wore them 2x before putting them aside for winter. They have not been through a full wash cycle (only a steam refresh) . They were $130 Cdn, and have rave reviews on the website. I wrote a review on the site , and sent an additional email. No reply. The fabric content is a mix and does include polyester (a common offender). 2. A sweatshirt from Splendid (a US casual wear company - sold here by an indie boutique/spa/salon - pilled SO badly after it's first wash last week ( which was way after any return period offered by the boutique ) it's no longer wearable. Oh and surprise, surprise, it has some polyester in it. UGH. It's a beautiful cafe coloured French Terry top and Splendid pieces usually do well for me. Purchased late last summer and worn a couple of times before the season ended. Paid about $125 for it. Wrote the company and got a "sorry we can't help you with pieces sold wholesale to another store" reply. 3. A Yaya Woman (which always shows up as some massmarket US company when one googles it but it's a Dutch company sold in one indie boutique here ) fine gauge sweatshirt style sweater I bought 2 years ago has been washed once, worn maybe 5-6 times and is pilled and worn looking. Can't really be shaved as it's quite a fine gauge knit. I think I paid about $160-170 for it. I've bought a fair number of pieces from the brand BECAUSE of the quality and design. Wearing it today around the house but am ready to chuck it. Won't go back to the boutique to complain because I'm a regular there and also get a sales rep discount now. No action to take . And guess what - more polyester in with the cotton. 4. A 100% cotton heavy cotton jersey top from Aritizia - purchased a couple of weeks ago at $65.00. Washed it last weekend and now it's stretched out at the hem, cuffs and neck and looks worn and cheap. Left a review on their website and apparently I'm not the only one with this issue. Too late to return, and Aritizia tends not to care if you live or die unless you are a 30 year old . Can't wear this one outside of the house now. Polyester is/was added to knits and wovens to help with fabric stability and strength , and longevity! It also helps fabric hold dye. I admit that I didn't realize that the two tops mentioned above had poly in the blends - of course the Spanx pants contain polyester and that was expected. But it polyester so bad now that it's going to pill? I have 2cheap sweatsuits from GAP/Costco that are full of poly and have washed and worn like iron this past winter. This goes against my natural/small maker ethos I know but.....for at home wear I need inexpensive and hardwearing stuff . I don't want to spend my time and energy writing reviews and complaining to companies about their poor-quality clothing, but what the heck can we do about issues like this that don't appear right away? I clearly need to be better at examining labels when shopping and stop assuming I know what's in a fabric just by looking at it. At least $500 Cdn worth of clothes that didn't perform, and 2 of which are going into the garbage, unfortunately . The Spanx pants are still ok for now...... MsMary on "WIW 4/19 for Opening Day" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-419-for-opening-day#post-2410884 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:26:54 +0000 MsMary 2410884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Today was the opening day for our Pasadena Showcase House of Design and I was the "captain," responsible for staffing the fourteen safety/traffic positions in the house to make sure traffic flowed smoothly and nobody tripped and fell. Big fun! The skirt jumped out of a store window in Italy and followed me home a few years ago. Shirt and loafers are a couple of years old and the bag is also from Italy -- my husband brought it back from a trip when we were dating, more than ten years ago. Denim jacket is new this year. We're not allowed to wear heels in the house so I was beautifully comfy in my loafers! Thanks for looking! Star (Lise) on "'The Skinny' on my skinnies" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-skinny-on-my-skinnies#post-2410668 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:14:35 +0000 Star (Lise) 2410668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello Friends I have to 'fess up' to you guys. I may have a rep here for being a cheerleader for skinny jeans. This is not really accurate. I love straight jeans. I have never worn low-rise skinnies as they do not work on my body shape. I have a few skinnies with a higher rise but they have not fitted for five years. Well they fit now and I don't love them. There I said it. For all the same reasons some of you said; too restrictive, look dated, uncomfortable. High Five to all of you who feel this way, I'm now on your team. No barrels for me yet but Team Looser Jeans going forward. MsMary on "WIW 4/18: Dinner and a show with new/old tee" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-418-dinner-and-a-show-with-newold-tee#post-2410803 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:49:01 +0000 MsMary 2410803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tonight we're going to dinner and a play in Downtown Los Angeles. This tee is old/new from eBay. I got it in maroon a few years ago and it has been a huge wardrobe workhorse. I noticed the maroon one had a couple of snags so I went online to see if I could find a replacement in better condition. Lo and behold, not only did I find a new/old maroon one, I discovered it came in navy and black as well and I snapped them all up! So. Here I am in my new blue metallic tee with an old pleated skirt and new jacket from my recent trip to Japan. What do you think? Lisa on "WIW - Simple Shorts Layering" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---simple-shorts-layering#post-2410813 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:19:31 +0000 Lisa 2410813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. On the last day of our heat wave I paired navy JCrew shorts with a skyway blue Caslon vneck tee, a white palm tree cutout Rails button-up linen shirt added some extra visual interest with layers, plus was great arm coverage in the sun. White Asics sneakers made running errands comfy and easy. Workhorse RL reversible belt worn on the navy side and blue Maui Jim sunglasses finished off the outfit. Thanks for looking! Jenni NZ on "Another out-to-dinner outfit" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-out-to-dinner-outfit#post-2410722 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:36:30 +0000 Jenni NZ 2410722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My sister and her son’s visit from the UK is ending this evening. The trip was for her to celebrate her 60th birthday but it also happened to be his 21st birthday yesterday. My husband was working late last night so in the end 4 of us went out, myself, sister, 21 year old and an old friend of sister’s from high school. I took the chance to dress up in my tulle skirt which was altered a couple of years ago after my weight loss so it would fit me again. We went to an “Aegean” restaurant, very yummy. Sister is mostly pescatarian. Skirt 2010, top 2011, cardigan Monsoon about 2000, boots 2025, earrings gift from best friend, necklace gift from sister for my recent 65th birthday. All the different eras of clothing and jewellery seemed to tie together nicely! Kyle on "WIW: Palazzo jeans" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-palazzo-jeans#post-2408957 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:07:22 +0000 Kyle 2408957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Tried these jeans recently and loved their drama and drapey swoosh. I’ve been looking for some ecru denim, so they were a lucky find. A 40% sale was also nice. I was surprised to see that they are a mix of cotton, TENCEL, lyocel and linen. They are soft, don’t wrinkle like linen, and are noticeably lightweight. Kept my outfit pretty simple — would love your feedback.</div><div> </div>Banana Republic high-rise wide leg lightweight palazzo jean in ecru.<div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=872245012&vid=1&tid=brpl005707&kwid=1&ap=7&ds_agid=23583089726-196515716147&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23583089726&gbraid=0AAAAAD_AT8toJdz6sU7NNFVDggu5-HG94&gclid=CjwKCAjwspPOBhB9EiwATFbi5GvsYq4vpa8xiDrJ_hdVvdlIKu0qBFRVhCpO_W6x5bYvL20XD9FhzhoCQ0AQAvD_BwE#pdp-page-content">https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....&kwid</a> Lauren Ralph Lauren long sleeve stretch cotton t-shirt in navy. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dillards.com/p/lauren-ralph-lauren-long-sleeve-stretch-cotton-t-shirt/507204306?sku=9809988&googleShop=Y&cm_mmc=GooglePLAs-_-Category+-+Overperforming+Brands+-+Performance+Max-_-null-_-CjwKCAjwspPOBhB9EiwATFbi5Meg_1NBZPLpTfQc3Gf6Ez9iIgRO8-TV5jNBEXi7dXCc64maxYTyOxoCmFQQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22504134710&gbraid=0AAAAADuonHXZtZL90CqHw67hNZPkFzAzp&gclid=CjwKCAjwspPOBhB9EiwATFbi5Meg_1NBZPLpTfQc3Gf6Ez9iIgRO8-TV5jNBEXi7dXCc64maxYTyOxoCmFQQAvD_BwE">https://www.dillards.com/p/lau.....6?sku=9809</a> Miz Mooz Zephyr Mary Jane flat in cream. They are actually greige. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/8374287?color=150&size=9.5-10us%20/%2041eu">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/83.....20/%2041eu</a> </div> Aquamarine on "My new short trench" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-short-trench#post-2410344 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:29:14 +0000 Aquamarine 2410344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Fabbers! My new short trench went into rotation this past weekend while I was away on a trip, and I am very happy with it. It’s the Nordstrom Stretch Cotton Trench Coat (can’t do Finds on my iPad). <div> </div><div>I did size down and prefer this fit, finding it less overwhelming. I picked Beige Oatmeal, stepping away from Black with admirable self-restraint haha. Surprisingly, I think this color works for me—I didn’t find it too warm at all. Hotel lighting makes the color look warmer than it is. (Not sure why one pant leg is shorter than the other in this picture…it’s really not!) Thanks for looking!</div> Lisa on "WIW - When I Dressed Like A Watermelon" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---when-i-dressed-like-a-watermelon#post-2410706 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:14:27 +0000 Lisa 2410706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. The warm weather this week has me thinking about summer foods, like watermelon. So why not dress like one? Fuschia Rails button-up paired with a kelly green JCrew tank and white Wit & Wisdom jeans. A reversible Hermes belt on the black side and black slip on Ecco sneakers for the seeds. :) Thanks for looking! Kyle on "WIW: My green floral moment" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-green-floral-moment#post-2405083 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:16:20 +0000 Kyle 2405083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WIW for lunch with a friend. A blue, green and cream Maeve/Anthropologie cardigan sweater that was just the right weight for a beautiful AZ day today. It’s paired with embroidered Adi jeans by Pilcro, also from Anthropologie, cream Ecco booties and crossbody. Normally I would wear the sweater with blue denim, but it has a bit of tan in the pattern so I thought I’d give this combo a try. Thanks for any feedback, YLF friends. Indigoprint on "How well do mesh flats play with patterned bottoms?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-well-do-mesh-flats-play-eith-patterned-bottoms#post-2410719 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:53:34 +0000 Indigoprint 2410719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DS wedding is approaching. Thanks to Fabbers previous input I am sorted for the wedding. The reception is held on a later date. It is a picnic with a bounce house for the kids. I have chosen a pair of flowy lantern style pants in a print. I am still sorting out my topper. I was wondering about trying some mesh flats, but am not sure if that would be too much pattern on the bottom? Those who have had mesh flats for awhile what kind of bottom do you lean towards ? A pattern or do you stick with solids? MsMary on "WIW 4/17 to the Showcase House Gala" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-417-to-the-showcase-house-gala#post-2410766 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:30:35 +0000 MsMary 2410766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Our Showcase House of Design is opening tomorrow and last night was the Premiere Night Gala. Hubby and I both got dressed up in pink to celebrate. We can't wear spike heels inside the house so I wore my new pewter Mary Janes and was very comfy and felt pretty stylish as well. I don't have the perfect long necklace to go with this dress, but that was okay since we were wearing our Showcase member name tags! We had a great time and even danced to the live band! Thanks for looking! kkards on "WIW INTERESTING VISIBLE LAYERING" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-interesting-visible-layering#post-2410699 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:45:36 +0000 kkards 2410699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One of the 2026 trends I am most excited about is visible layering. As someone who runs cold, this trend gives me a way to wear short sleeves when it would normally be just or cold for me. It warmed up enough this week that I felt like i didn’t need a sweater, so I decided to try the 70s flashback short sleeves  knit over long sleeve knit. This is a decidedly casual outfit, not sure if I’d wear it exactly like this again, but I think it would look great with my denim shorts. <div> </div><div>Thanks for looking. As always all comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated </div> Lisa on "WIW - Circus Horses With Shorts" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---circus-horses-with-shorts#post-2410598 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:13:56 +0000 Lisa 2410598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. I'm enjoying shorts with the heat wave this week and reached for white JCrew chino shorts today. I popped the camel JCrew Factory Schoolboy blazer on for the morning then let the circus horses Alice & Olivia top be the stand alone star when the temps climbed. New camel ballet flats and my workhorse RL reversible belt on the tan side finished off the outfit. Thanks for looking! Lisa on "WIW - First Shorts Of The Season" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---first-shorts-of-the-season#post-2410478 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:24:30 +0000 Lisa 2410478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. This week we are having some hot weather (today was 90F) so I reached for my first shorts of the season. I am going to enjoy this little heat wave before we go back to some cooler temps next week. I paired the floral patterned Ann Taylor Loft shorts which I picked up at the end of the summer season last year with a white JCrew vneck tee. I layered a navy Caslon terry button-up for the morning and left if off when temps hit 90F at mid day. White Asics sneakers are on heavy rotation for me this spring along with this RL reversible belt which I wore on the navy side today. And of course, my blue Maui Jim sunnies to finish of the blues.  Thanks for looking! Lisa on "WIW - Boots and A Graphic Tee" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---boots-and-a-graphic-tee#post-2410292 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:30 +0000 Lisa 2410292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. Our temperatures today went from 55F to 81F! Which meant layering a jacket in the morning and a chance to sport a graphic tee for the afternoon. I choose light blue flare Lucky Brand jeans and dark brown cowgirl boots to finish the outfit. Today's warm afternoon is a sign that I don't have too many more weeks of jeans and boots weather before the hot weather is here! Thanks for looking! Star (Lise) on "WIW : my Moto and soft pants" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-moto-and-soft-pants#post-2410666 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:58:37 +0000 Star (Lise) 2410666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello Lately there was a discussion on the forum about Motos. I have one which I think is classic, neither trendy or out. It is suede and the colour is closest to the first pic, a very unusual guava colour. It is not oversized or shrunken and that is what keeps it classic I think. What do you think? It is by German Brand C&A. I'm sure it is vintage. I only get to wear it a couple of times a year and today the weather co-operated. MSMARY asked if we like soft pants in her most recent post. These are mine and they are in constant rotation. There is elastic in the back waist, and a front zipper. Everything about them is so comfortable and I am happy with the silhouette. They have large cargo pockets on the sides. BTW all these items were thrifted except the sneakers and bag. ELPGAL asked us yesterday about our handbags that get worn the most. This is mine, metallic olive and the perfect size for my current needs. Thanks for looking and all comments or ideas welcome as always. Vicki on "DÔEN, Vionic & J. Crew" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/doen-vionic-j-crew#post-2410608 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:54:22 +0000 Vicki 2410608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It was another shower-driven choice and I decided to wear my J. Crew Tuxedo-stripe Andie Chinos with my DÔEN Henri blouse in black (I also have a duplicate in “salt”), my gold Vionic sneakers, and a Robert Rose choker. I sometimes ponder if I should leave the blouse out and untucked. Actually, it comes out on its own because it’s fairly short so that happens naturally. It’s another casual day and I’m off to do some errands. Thank you for looking. <a href="https://www.shopdoen.com/products/henri-top-salt-4" rel="nofollow">https://www.shopdoen.com/products/henri-top-salt-4</a> Dee on "A Few Recent WIWs" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-recent-wiwsq#post-2410600 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:22:15 +0000 Dee 2410600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Weather here hasn't been all that spring like, definitely no shorts wearing just yet but fingers crossed we do have a few warmer days forecasted. Here are a few recent WIWs where I injected a bit of colour to brighten up the dull days we've been having. I actually hadn't worn a few of these items for quite some time , so it was great to figure out a way to style them and get them back into rotation. #1 Uniqlo Knitted short Jacket with my wide legs and skecher chunky sneakers #2 Cropped Blue Utility Jacket (wore this on my first ever YLF WIW) charcoal wide legs and black Dansko shoes #3 Thrifted cranberry red wool peacoat, Muji Breton top, charcoal wide-legs and my skechers again Always appreciate your feedback, thanks for looking. Chris987 on "WIW 4/16: Dark Brown & Blues" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-apr-16-dark-brown-blues#post-2410581 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:49:52 +0000 Chris987 2410581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Today it was finally warm enough to wear the cropped brown trenchcoat I bought in mid-Feb. The brand is House of Harlow 1960 found at TJMaxx. This brand was founded by Nicole Richie and is supposedly sold mostly at Revolve, Amazon, Lyst, and pre owned sites, but I've seen it a few times at TJMaxx. Dark brown with dark and light blues is a long standing favorite color combo of mine. I love that it's trending now! <ul> <li>the brown cropped trench coat</li> <li>NYDJ Dark wash Marilyn Straight jeans</li> <li>Mango light blue cabled pullover</li> <li>Rebecca Minkoff Brown cross body bag</li> <li>Bussola brown suede loafers (new from a local shoe store)</li> </ul> Angie on "FABIVERSARY SEATTLE GATHERING #1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-1#post-2410338 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:13:01 +0000 Angie 2410338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ KILLER to the Power of KILLER Day! The fab pics are just the very tip of the iceberg.  WE HAD SOOO MUCH FUN!!! The day began at 9.15am and ended at 10pm. Tooo short!! We needed another day.  Lana, Natalie and Vicki came from California! Margaret, Aida, Anna and Sarah (and me) are local Seattleites. And Inge came from Antwerp. Absolutely AWESOME mix of people!!! Everyone was instantly comfortable, very warm, energetic, and supportive of one another. Brought tears to my eyes.  We met at Starbucks, which was buzzing so we had to stand! And when Natalie asked which stores we were going to - I replied - all of them ;) That's what we did.  Busloads of laughing, hugging, trying on of clothes and excellent shopping! We filled University Village - and each other - with the best positive energy. OVERFLOWING with it! The day was a much needed therapeutic distraction, and I think I speak for all - our hearts were full. Everyone shopped and bought treasures! I'll leave that to the individual Fabbers to share and discuss in separate threads so they get due attention.  I'll share my treasures though: 1. PEARL JEANS!!! The pearls are riveted studs and excellent quality. (#39 and #40) 2. ONE OF A KIND BESPOKE OVERSIZED LEVI'S YORKIE DENIM JACKET!!! (#28 to #30). Aida found the wash, and Anna found the Yorkies!!! Natalie and Aida twinned with me and bought plain versions of the same Levi's jacket! It was meant to be.  I can't think of a more incredible and perfect way to celebrate 20 years of YLF.  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! xo Angie on "Seattle Gatherings: IMPORTANT Details" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-gatherings-important-details#post-2408451 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:33:41 +0000 Angie 2408451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There will be two Seattle gatherings to celebrate 20 years of YLF: <div>Dates: Saturday 11 April, Saturday 18 April </div><div> </div><div>Times: 10am, till we drop :) </div><div> </div><div>Locations: University Village, Seattle (It’s not the big extravagant mall, but my favourite shopping area in Seattle. It's pretty, and outside. Lots of fun curated shopping).</div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://uvillage.com/">https://uvillage.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>There is a quintessential Starbucks at University Village, where we’ll meet at 10am so that everyone can unite, and RE-unite, and have a drink! Don't be late! It's hard to park, especially over the weekend. And Seattle traffic is terrible. </div><div> </div><div>I’ll make reservations at 1.30pm for lunch at PIATTI. It’s a good place for larger groups and all dietary requirements. </div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://seattle.piatti.com/">https://seattle.piatti.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>This is the list of definite attendees I have so far:</div><div> </div><div>Saturday 11 April: Angie, Inge, Vicki, Anna, Slim Cat, SarahD8, Marmee, Goldenpig (Natalie), Aida</div><div> </div><div>Saturday 18 April:  Angie, Inge, Suz, Sharan, Anna, K.Period, Nicole, Nuancedream (Andrea), </div><div> </div><div>These people were MAYBES. Please let me know in this thread if you’ll be attending one of the gathering events by MARCH 30. I need to finalize reservations. Feel free to DM too! All Fabbers welcome! </div><div> </div><div>JP, Ket, Dana, </div><div> </div><div>*The date for the NYC gathering has not been set yet. Stay tuned for that! VERY EXCITED TO SEE YOU!!! xo </div> Chris987 on "[UPDATE DOWNTHREAD] What would you wear in place of modern classic loafers?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-wear-in-place-of-modern-classic-loafers#post-2409928 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:51:13 +0000 Chris987 2409928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been striking out badly trying to find some fairly classic but modern loafers in black and/ or brown. (would love to find BOTH colors) They must have very thick sole cushioning esp under the ball of the foot, good arch support , and a low heel. A lug sole that's not too thick is fine. I was hoping for a modern classic  or slightly trendy look. The usual issue is  that when the heel area fits well the shoe is too short and my big toe hits the front; or the big toe works and the heel slips. Insoles/inserts do not usually resolve the problem.  I've tried heel inserts but either the heel still slips, or the heel does not slip butt the fit is thrown off somewhere else.  I would wear these  in spring/fall with straight leg or flare/bootcut jeans/pants which are all I wear for bottoms these days.  I wear sneakers a lot, mostly "fashion sneakers" but occasionally want the more polished look of a loafer.  Sandals are also good, once we get to true summer.  What other shoe styles would you consider to fill a similar role in your own wardrobe? I'm not a fan of oxfords or Maryjane's, and ballet flats usually have the same fit issue as loafers.  Backless shoes like mules don't  stay on my feet. Sneakers are good.  Boots are good too but I don't want to wear them in warmer months, although maybe I should consider some perforated/openweave styles.  The finds are most of the ones I've tried and rejected. Even Vionic and Clarks which are go-tos for me in general are not working.  The last find is the Sam Edelman Lorraine which I've had for a few years but even with an added superfeet insole the soles feel too thin now, and I'm tired of the style.  Thanks in advance for any ideas!  p.s. these are mostly low or modestly priced brands, but I'm willing to try higher priced ones.  Vicki on "Loving my Seattle-purchased Vionics" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loving-my-seattle-purchased-vionics#post-2410523 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:33:53 +0000 Vicki 2410523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ever since Angie spurred me on to look at these gold metallic sneakers on my first day in Seattle, and they served me well there, I’m finding so many ways to wear them. The color bookends my look perfectly. Thank you so much, Angie, and they are soooooo comfortable. Please overlook the non-styled hair, and this was a throw-together outfit that came to me when I was in the shower (a place where my ensemble ideas often happen!). But I love it. For those of you meeting up with Angie and Inge, you are going to have so much fun this weekend. I’ll be awaiting the photographs with anticipation. Shoes: New Vionic shoes I bought at Nordstrom in Seattle. TTS. 8 and I didn’t have to size up as I do with my beloved Brooks. Jeans: Very old Gap. Blouse: LikySilk, also several years old. Belt: Michael Kors reversible belt. Purse: Quince woven leather. Thank you for looking. Sal on "Jac Cadeaux- does anyone have any experience with this brand?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jac-cadeaux--does-anyone-have-any-experience-with-this-brand#post-2410467 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:48:15 +0000 Sal 2410467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This brand came across my radar and I do like their sweaters - and some of the striped tops. They look to be Australian but I had not heard of them. <a href="https://jaccadeaux.com/" rel="nofollow">https://jaccadeaux.com/</a> The prices are not cheap so I wondered if any one had experience or comments? The look is very French and it could be too much so. But it is appealing to me. I like the sweaters the most- they seem to be sporty unfussy elegant and bold ish. Thanks! MsMary on "WIW 4/16 to Glee Club" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-416-to-glee-club#post-2410618 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:23:16 +0000 MsMary 2410618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another shirt from Chico's-of-all-places, teamed with my beloved wide-leg tech-fabric Old Navy pants and New Balance sneakers. Just a nice comfy outfit for Glee Club practice. Any other lovers of soft pants out there? elpgal on "Everyday Carry (EDC) bag" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/everyday-carry-edc-bag#post-2410550 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:28:57 +0000 elpgal 2410550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What is your everyday carry? I am considering a Clare V Petit Moyen but wonder if it is too delicate for daily wear. <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/clare-v-petit-moyen-woven-messenger-bag/7539226" rel="nofollow">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/cl.....ag/7539226</a> Janet on "WIW - slightly preppy early summer style" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---slightly-preppy-early-summer-style#post-2410517 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:08:43 +0000 Janet 2410517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It’s 90 degrees today and I don’t love wearing shorts, especially this early in the year, when my legs are pasty white (as opposed to slightly less pasty white in a couple of months, LOL), but I just received this pair and decided to rip off the bandaid and expose the old legs to the outside world. The shorts are a near dupe of my favorites, which I bought in Santa Fe back in 2019. The original pair is grey and they’ve been summer workhorses. The length, straight-cut leg, and fit of them just work for me. I looked in vain for the same shorts for years, and finally a pair popped up, new with tags, on Poshmark, in navy! I snapped them up. Worn here with a new Caslon white gauze shirt. Breezy for the hot temps outside but long sleeves for inside the grocery store. I like the shorter length of shirts these days so I’ve been investing in them when I find a good one. I semi-tucked here but can wear this untucked too. Accents of silver in my Jenny Bird bracelets, ring from the Gaudi museum a decade ago, Dolce Vita sandals, and Rag & Bone belt. Bag is from an artisan at the Smithsonian annual craft fair. The overall effect with these shorts is a bit on the preppy side, but I don’t mind that as long as there’s a little twist on it. In a couple of days we will be back to more seasonal temps, and I will need to get wear out of my spring stuff while I can! MsMary on "WIW 4/15 to Punch & Lunch" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-to-punch-lunch#post-2410534 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:44:31 +0000 MsMary 2410534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous spring day today and I went to the annual luncheon where we celebrate the completion and impending opening of our local Showcase House of Design, which raises money for music and music education. Funny story: My husband was off doing something else this morning and I was lazing around like I had all the time in the world, then I realized that the luncheon was at noon but the meeting started at 10:00 a.m. so I had to hustle to get ready!! Fortunately I had planned and laid out my outfit the night before so I just made it. The skirt and belt are from a Korean shop in a local mall and I just love them. Both the shirt and the jacket are from Chico's-of-all-places and they are both wardrobe workhorses. Like Angie says, leave no retail stone unturned! Anybody else have wardrobe workhorses from unexpected places?