Spring and Summer planning - YouLookFab Forum

I have already started my spring and summer shopping mostly because I added a couple of things right at the start of autumn (linen blazer and wide leg pants, I added a couple of pieces whilst in the sunshine in Broome on vacation that I am yet to wear (cream sandals and shirt) and a couple of transitional pieces during winter (the floral dress which I have been wearing with tall boots but will now wear with sneakers, and the slip skirt).

I have a few lightly worn pieces from last summer as our weather was so wet that lots of pieces only got a small amount of wear.

I feel pretty well sorted for the most casual and the most dressy of occasions - but knowing me I will want a refresh especially in that middle ground.

Gaps I am thinking of filling are

cotton sweater
a new pair of shoes or sandals as a refresh
trousers/pants in a colour with a matching top
extra long sleeve linen or cotton top (cover up)

What don't I need

shorts
sundress
casual tees

I will add a second group of finds with older pieces that I am looking forward to wearing again - the ones I am longing to wear.

In terms of events - I do have an upcoming 50th, a potential black tie awards night (to be confirmed), a USA work trip in late October and a wedding. I am mostly sorted except for the black tie night....

Ideas are welcome - things you think would suit me and my style - or things you have enjoyed this year!!

Thanks in advance
Sally

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7 months ago

Sal

Veteran

I am thinking of wearing

- the turquoise floral to the wedding
- the lilac to the 50th

I don't know about the black tie - once I know if we are a finalist for the awards I will make a plan. I know it won't be strict black tie - more like cocktail and I am thinking of even the palazzo pants with my black tuxedo top and white camisole?

Brooklyn

Hi Sal. I am away from home at the moment with poor internet, so I’ll have to be quick.

For the cotton sweater you might want to take a look at Kowtow clothing. I bought some cotton knit wrap tops from them. They seem like a good quality, ethical and eco retailer. NZ company! I know they are having some sort of VOSN promotion at the moment.

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Jaime

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No shopping advice obviously but the lilac dress is gorgeous!

Thanks Brooklyn - I have had some of their cotton knits in the past and they are a good label - will definitely check them out again. I can see you in these!

That spring layer (or summer night) is what I need. A cardigan might be even better than a sweater in many ways.

Star

Your new pieces are really good, very cohesive. I do not know anything about black tie events but palazzo pants and a tux jacket sound very cool and glam.

Bijou

Sal you new pieces look like a wonderful update, I'm excited to see the wide-leg pants on you. If NZ corporate black tie for an awards night is like that in Australia, cocktail wear will be exactly right. Most people stay pretty conservative at these things. I like your plan of your tux jacket and silky pants.

Helena

I think your pants and jacket will be perfect ... Wasn't quite sure the location of the black tie ... In the US? In which case the outfit is all the better since October can bring quite a range of temps depending where you are ... It could actually be quite cold potentially so pants and a jacket is a chic way to do it.

As to the rest, no advice ... You have fab style and make great choices, so I'll just enjoy seeing where it all takes you this season.

Thanks Jaime, Star, Helena and Bijou!

The potential black tie event is local (in fact I think it will be walking distance from my house). It is a business event and knowing people that went last year and seeing photos there is a real range!! But we have a couple of steps to go through first.

I will keep you all posted.

Cardiff girl

How lovely to have some events to dress up for.l hope we get to see the final outfit choices in action when the time comes!

I know! The wedding is exciting - it has been a while since I was invited to one. It won't be a terribly dressy affair - I don't want to be overdressed (I am the sister of the ex Step Mum if that makes sense). It is small and low budget so I want to have fun but not be in a new glam dress. I really like this turquoise dress and it feels just right - I will find a hat (maybe just straw one) as it is outside in summer!!

Style Fan

The turquoise dress looks lovely and just right for the wedding you describe. How exciting to have some events to plan outfits for! I have worn palazzo pants and a jacket to many places including not quite black tie.

Suz

So much fun to get planning for the season ahead and it sounds as if you are well on the way in your thought process.

I love the turquoise dress for the wedding you have described. It will be lovely on you! I also think your palazzo pants could work well for the "black tie" event -- and congratulations for getting this far in the running! I hope it happens.

A cotton sweater is a fantastic addition for spring/ summer in climates like ours. I would definitely look for that. I do find cotton can fade more easily than wool so it is all the more important to upgrade when necessary (and wash in cool water to preserve the colour). It would also be fab if the cotton sweater could co-ordinate/ tie in with the new pants/ top. You'd have a kind of faux "jumpsuit" (with separate potential) and a topper that worked with it.

For spring, I wore my wide leg jeans on repeat. Also, a new cotton sweater. In later spring I also wore my asymmetrical Zara skirt, which I wore into summer as well, depending on how hot it was.

In summer, I got a ton of wear from my cotton dress from Zara. my older cotton 2 piece, and a couple of easy tops.

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ETA for October in the US, I think you will be drawing mostly on your F/W pieces so won't really use the summer ones.

Thanks Stylefan - I think the dress hits the right note of party and fun.

Suz - I plan to do a bit of a try on session with my work travel outfits. I have three long travel days, four days at the trade show - one being a set up day, and then five days of being on vacation. I agree re cotton sweaters - they can fade. It’s always a layer I struggle with - the trans seasonal topper! But a very necessary one in our climate.

Carol

So I think you were maybe planning on pairing those silk patterned pants with the black tuxedo jacket? Both pieces are lovely. I would just put a black camisole, or even like a pink one, under it instead of white. White under black jackets doesn't always look good to me.

Thanks Carol. Yes that is what I was thinking. We find out Wednesday if we are a finalist - so then I will definitely do an outfit lab. At events were there are likely to be a lot of social media photos I feel cautious about what to wear. I don't often get to be in this position and outfits photograph differently to how they feel so I need to be confident.

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