Spring wardrobe and scarves - YouLookFab Forum

Spring seems to be so close and near that I've already made my seasonal wardrobe change!!!!

Inspired by RunCarla and Helena, I took a picture of my current spring wardrobe (t-shirts, jumpers and jeans are stored in the draws, my bags are stored in their dust bag which are on top).

I usually do a seasonal wardrobe change and have around 30-35 pieces per season, which fits well in the wardrobe of 80 cm and it is fine for me as I can wear more often the pieces that I like. The flipside is that the clothes won't last for more than 5-6 years.

I am comfortable with the size of the spring wardrobe - few things are missing whilst I wait for the weather to get warmer (blush puffer jacket, cream wool coat, cream trench, chambray dress and viscose navy dress will be added once I have stored my navy sweater dress and coat).

For 2021, I want to add more preloved scarves in different sizes and shapes to jazz up my current palette. I have been looking for scarves for the last three months and,

other than a cream and a blush scarf , I am lost on what type of colours to add!

If it helps, I am a brunette (with some grey hair) with pale skin and green eyes and have attached the pictures of the scarves that I currently have and I really don't know what to look for!

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!!!!

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3 years ago

Mirjana

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Very nice to be prepared for spring in time.

slim cat

It could be white scarf with some pink, burgundy ( or red ) and a bit of black - something multi-colored. I do anything with white or pale blue mixed with other colors in scarfs. Pretty spring collection in your wardrobe .

cat2

Something with a light blue or blush background would be pretty.

Sal

I find it easiest to wear scarves that link with something in my outfit - shoes, jacket, bag. A white base with pinks or greens might incorporate well, or black grey and blue for example.

Scarves are pretty available second hand - and often very affordable - do I think it is a good thing to experiment with and even if after one season you hand them on - the stakes are low.

Runcarla

Definitely a scarf with blush, white, blue (light and dark) and maybe a fresh green - like Sal suggested. I see lots of scarves available second hand - and, really quite inexpensive.

This is my last scarf - picked up at an antique store that has a dresser drawer jam packed with scarves! (The background is navy blue.)

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nuancedream

Echoing what Sal and Runcarla said. I buy most of my scarves second hand. I bought the Kenzo scarf for my birthday last October and really love the color combination.

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Cardiff girl

Yes I agree,look for scarves that have colours from your outfit to bring your look together.l love your neat little wardrobe,it’s much more soothing to look at than my jumbled one!

Jaime

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On a different note, scarves in purple or burgundy (like the shade in your printed blouse) play up green eyes (mine are hazel green).

Joy

Another vote for looking at second hand scarves. If you find something that you love but don’t know how you will wear it, but it anyway. You will find ways to wear it. I think I see green in your wardrobe. You need something with green in it to bring out the green of your eyes. I also look for scarves in the same color as knit tops or jackets to make a compliment.

rachylou

Pretty capsule! You’ve got the navy and red that immediately came to mind... I’m liking the idea of pink, burgundy and teal for scarf possibilities...

nemosmom

Your closet looks so well-organized and calming! Big yes to adding scarves as a way to freshen things up, and agreeing with secondhand being a great resource. Burgundy and greens would be really pretty with your coloring and your existing wardrobe.

Angie

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A berry blush, white and navy patterned scarf! Beautifully organized closet, Minaminu

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Minaminu

OMG you guys are amazing!!! I was looking at purple and blush scarves but something was not sitting right! All your suggestions are fab!!!

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you all!!!!

I will narrow the search for Blush, burgundy and green! I never ever considered green but it makes so much sense! I am planning to purchase some in March and will post an update!

Thank you!!!

Check out this scarf that star posted!
https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....silk-scarf

Thanks RunCarla! It's a beautiful scarf, but this year I set myself a challenge to buy as many preloved items as possible

That scarf design reminds me of a French company, I'll add the name on Star thread as it could be interesting for her too.

lyn67

Wow, beautiful currated wardrobe here, too! A smaller but great working wardrobe always amazes me. How long does a season last there -or how often do you switch your 30-35 pieces? (I ask because it's easier to do a 6 week rather than 3 Months with only 35 pieces (for me at least).

Tanya

Your wardrobe looks beautiful, and so well organized. I second the vote of patterned scarf in navy, white, and some shade of berry/pink/blush.
Ted Baker makes beautiful patterned scarves, but I am not sure if they can be easily found 2nd hand: https://www.tedbaker.com/us/Wo.....ns_scarves

Lyn67, I try to switch my wardrobe at end of each season. Sometimes I am too eager for the next season to begin that I try to introduce few items!

Tanya, thank you for the Ted Baker recommendation, I will add them to the search!

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