Just checking in with myself and the forum to review 2024 and consider 2025.
My goals post from last January is here: https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....nd-returns
- I did well with all my goals except learning hair and makeup (there’s a reason I’ve made it to age 50 without mastering these skills!).
- I bought less than I expected overall and most pieces I did buy, particularly the Marimekko tee and addidas, punched above their weight in terms of how much they contributed to making my outfits feel fresh. These MVPs in my finds below.
- I very much got out of the order & return cycle and that’s been a relief. I hardly even browse online except when I specifically need an item. In fact I’m somewhat dreading the arrival of some Old Navy gym gear I ordered just knowing that I will most likely have to return some of it! I’ll remember this feeling going into 2025.

I plan to stick with the same goals in 2025. I’ve been very happy with my wardrobe this past year. I was less interested in thinking about style and creating new outfits and often reached for formulas and fallbacks, but I always felt appropriate and happy because I had the right pieces available. In November I experienced a major life change (laid off from my company after 24 years - edit to add, it’s not a bad thing overall) and in that sense I have no idea what 2025 will bring me in terms of new wardrobe wants and needs. I don’t plan to acquire much in the first 6 months and will see where my next career phase takes me. And maybe I will finally have time and interest to work on the hair and makeup.

Thanks to Angie and the forum as always: you got me to this place of wardrobe pleasure and peace.