A discovery and a resolution - YouLookFab Forum

I'm leaving in three hours for the weekend and I just now discovered, while packing, that I sadly lack stylish (and warm) tops. I feel like most of them are just too worn out. All my cardigans desperately need to be replaced for all intents and purposes and and I don't have any stylish and warm sweaters. It's been cold the last few days and I had problems to find something cozy to wear that didn't look bad or frumpy next to my skirts, fab new jeans and scarves.

Here's my resolution: For the next few weeks I'm shopping ONLY tops and I'll ignore everything else. The only exception is the winter coat I still need. AND I'm only going to buy knits (for cardigans and sweaters) and woven shirts! I just don't want to buy any sweatshirt or T-shirt fabrics anymore - I feel like I want to evolve my style to be a bit more dressy overall. The only stretchy (T-shirt) fabric items that will be allowed are tops for layering, like the purple tissue turtleneck I bought this week. I just hope I'm going to be lucky, because I usually find that wovens are hard to fit.

What do you think? It would be great if you could help me to stay firm in this matter!

14 years ago

rute

Veteran

Great resolution! For me a fab top improves any outfit!

Ornella

(website)

What do I think? Well done!

As with everything - be patient. The right pieces are out there, as long as you know what you're searching for. And you totally do.

Sounds like a great plan! I can't say on the wovens; I'm more of a knit girl. Good luck!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I like your shopping strategy.

Amy

Sounds great! Good luck finding some wonderful, cozy tops!

Astrid

Thanks everybody! I'll keep you up to date and will come back to you for some input when I buy something.

Heather

Have fun on your trip, Astrid. Hope your grandfather's birthday celebration is a blast!

Thanks, Heather! I'm off now.

krishnidoux

That is an excellent resolution, and you have crafted a good plan to make it happen.
I'm sure you will soon find what you need and be able to get rid of some worn out tops.
May I suggest also investing in a couple of good tank tops in a dark neutral, to wear under some tops. I find lots of fashionable tops, even for winter, are just too thin! And now necks are wide: it's much nicer to see a tank top peep than a cami meant to be underwear.

Sylvie

Good plan. I'm realizing as well that I need to put the shopping monies towards what I *really* need instead of things that are just nice to have.

Lisa

This is a great plan, you have a solid focus on what you want to look for. I wouldn't worry about fitting wovens too much, I think everyone has a brand that will work for them. Plus if wovens are really not working out, you can always switch over to blouses which may have a looser fit.

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