Hi Guys!

I've been reading YLF for years, Angie you provide so much great content and have helped me so much in honing my shopping. Less mistakes made. Thank you!

I'm a 63 year old former professional organizer, married with four grown kids and 5 grand babies. My style life is pretty casual but I love to stay current and add in some thing new along with the simpler pieces. LOVE jewelry and wear a necklace and bracelet almost daily...if we're not counting yoga pant days of which there are many. No yoga...just the pants

The moniker and adjectives posts that have been running recently have been so much fun and challenging. So much of my day is spent in jeans/yoga pants unless I know I'm going 'out'. But I think my moniker might be Unexpected Casual Classic as most of my looks I'm most comfortable in are pretty simple lines, solid colors and great jewelry or scarves, or both!

My main shopping source is Nordstrom's thanks to Angies tips and the wonderful free return shipping. Also Zappo's for the same reason. Seasonally I'm a Warm Autumn so I appreciate the fact that many are recognizing black isn't for them. IMHO too many bloggers rely on black and I love that here there are so many options shown. I'm 5'10" so finding dresses long enough is always a challenge.

Cheers!

So excited to be apart of this community! Thanks for having me!

I am Michelle!! Nice to meet everyone

I am a 33 year old gal, newlywed, enjoying married life and trying to start a family. Getting pregnant is certainly not as easy as I thought it would be, but we remain positive! I am from New Orleans, LA, and my husband is from south Texas. He moved here for a job back in 2013, and we met on a dating website! Never thought that would be my story but it is- and I am proud of it!

I am a hard worker, a hustler some day. I work my normally 9-5 job as a graphics designer, and web developer. During the day whenever I have some free time,and after the 9-5, I am working my skincare business. I am able to retire now at 33 with my skincare business alone, but I am going to continuing doing both until it gets to be too much, or until I have a baby-whichever comes first. (( I can't wait to be able to raise my baby MYSELF- and not have to send them off to a nursery.)) The more money- the more SHOPPING, right?!

That brings me to exactly what we are here to discuss- SHOPPING! I adore fashion. When I look my best, I feel my best. Fashion is great- it is a way we can express ourselves without saying a word. I LOVE finding the best bargains. I am the first to know about a sale. When I'm not shopping- I enjoy traveling , yoga, trying out new restaurants and bars, meeting new people and just enjoying this beautiful world!

xo-Michelle

Hi everyone. I can't remember if I ever introduced myself. I'm Katherine. I'm a bit of a fashion klutz and am learning so much by reading your posts that I thought it was time to introduce myself. I'm short (5'2") with a big bust and wider hips than I'd like so clothes often make me look boxy and sloppy. I look forward to continuing to read your advice and hopefully, offer some of my own once I get the hang of putting outfits together in a more flattering way.

Hi, I’m Liesbeth, a young working mom from Belgium. I have just discovered this forum full of fabulous real life style after following the YLF blog for some time. I wasn’t born with an eye for style or fashion, only knew which isolated garments I liked and which I didn’t. Until I did some serious introspection and analyzed what I saw around me. And realized that a love of jeans, low-heeled booties and neutral colors can in fact be a beginning of a style persona in its own right. Now I like to follow YLF for inspiration on mixing and matching and trend analysis.

Hi, I'm Mila. I am a retired lady, 59 years young. I am from Florida. Florida is extremely casual, so I am usually a jeans and pretty blouse kind of lady. I wear very nice running shoes a lot that are dark in color to match my jeans. I need to expand my fashion options so that's why I am here!

Hello! I'm Autumn 35 from Ohio. I've come across these forums quite a few times during searches but hadn't actually joined till now. I wonder how many other people have waited till they had their own question to ask I have a 6year old who turned my body into a funhouse display pregnancy but I love her all the same. I am a jeans and t-shirt person but mostly I dress according to my mood and what I have. Being lowincome has driven me to making my daughter's clothes and hand washing most of our laundry ( among other hand chores), and it has given me a different take on a lot of things and made my small circle of friends less able to relate to me and I to them. Looking for somewhere to feel more relaxed!

Hi Everyone. So great to be a part of a forum where I can read and comment about the things people at home would be bored to deaf hearing!

My name is Natalie. I'm a 30 yr. old female born and raised in NYC my whole life, but moved to Connecticut USA 3 years ago to be closer to work. I'm a full time graphic designer at a print shop, no dress code enforced. So the customer service portion of my job gives me pressure to constantly keep my wardrobe refreshed. I wear almost everything in my closet to work so sometimes i'm overdressed compared to my t-shirt, jeans and sneakers coworkers. I've dabbled in clothing construction, and regularly alter my clothes to fit better, mostly to save $ from tailors. I also attach soiling sheets to the bottoms of my heels to extend the life of my shoes, I do a lot of walking/biking during my commute.

I have green eyes, dulce de leche skin complexion with a mysteriously exotic pretty face. My brown hair is S'Wavy texture. I was blessed with an hourglass body, but cursed with big girl arms lol. So it's been frustrating covering up my arms my entire life, and a lot of blouses and tops I've gravitated towards tended to be things that sometimes make me look older. But i'm to the point where i'm like f*** it, i'm showing my arms today in this 95 degree weather. And I think it's played a big factor in my personal style, you'll see me rockin stuff others would have left on the rack. I'm on the fringe of petite and average height at 5'4", and i'm discovering that not all petite clothing fits alike, some jacket lines fit like a glove, but pants from others are cut short where a regular size would be better.

I love bargain hunting too. Zara's 2018 summer sale (June 18) is on my calendar, I print out Payless coupons to buy clearance Christian Siriano, and use the target app for discounts on Mossimo.

I'm kind of a fashion geek. I have over 50 fashion books in my library, I love fashion theory, color systems, all of it. Anyone who wants to read some, feel free to PM me.

Hello all i'm Carole, I am 59 years old and married, i'm 5' 5" tall and an Apple shape mainly wearing casual clothes and i'm hoping to pick up some tips and ideas

My name is Lauren. I'm 28, live in NC, and would consider myself a fashion lover. I have an obsession with bold colors and neutrals. I recently started my own boutique and am in the process of getting the word out about it - http://www.michiganandmadison.com/ I started my boutique because from a young age, I've always enjoyed being able to use fashion freely as a way to express myself. While I wouldn't say that I'm all about it, I am very much a shopaholic. I used to stress-shop at TJ Maxx on almost a daily basis.

I have a yorkie named Addison. She's basically my fur-child. I'm super passionate about being a female entrepreneur. #girlpower. I'm excited to be a part of this community and to have the opportunity to get to know all of you better as well as get some fashion ideas!

I'm so happy I came across this magnificent web page and community! I'm 31 years old, a new mom, married, elementary teacher, Norwegian, and a terrible dresser. I never really understood why I never got my outfits right. I have spent a small fortune on clothes of varying quality through the years, lately focusing on buying the best which I could afford. But still, and even with a closet full of clothes, I always seem to look "off". Finally I can get some help, haha. I have been troubleshooting and analyzing my outfits, shopping habits, and wardrobe inventory for the last year. Recently coming across Angie and you guys have been of tremendous help! Looking forward to joining your community.

My name is Alex and I am an entrepreneur with my own online fashion store. I am a husband and a father of two daughters. With the help of my business partner, aka my wife, I've been able to really grow my business. I've always been a fashion lover, and I find myself shopping online for new clothes anytime I'm not working. I've turned a passion into a business, and it has really been enjoyable diligently working in a fashion related field.

I'm currently working on developing a 2018 fashion line, so I'm slowly adding products that catch my interest. I was hoping to get involved with youlookfab to get some honest feedback about some of the designs I'm choosing and to see if there is anything missing in my collections that fashionistas can't live without.

On a more personal level, I have a 12-year-old and a 20-month-old (I know what an age gap haha) and my wife and I are planning on 1 more in the future. My mother also lives with me, so I am the only male out of 5 living in my house (other than my cat Tyrone of course).

My website is http://www.heathleaf.com in case anyone wants to check it out and let me know their opinion.

Thanks!

Hi! I glanced at this forum years ago, but only recently discovered it again!
I'm daisy, a young-ish mum with a part-time job and a very small budget. I'm 5ft tall, and an hourglass with a baby bump (Child is 9, I'm claiming the bump as a badge of honour!), My weight is fluctuating downwards a little from what it has been the last few years, but my shape doesn't seem to be changing.
I tend to stick to jeans/tees/hoodies in winter, and leggings/tunics or skater dresses in summer.

Hi everyone,

Thank you already for your warm welcome to me as I posted my question yesterday. I'm Carol, and I live in California, and I'm a substitute teacher and tutor. I've always loved fashion, to the point where I read Vogue religiously for a couple of years, but it comes and goes in phases. I don't buy a lot of new clothes, I tend to shop at thrift stores, which means a lot of the current trends I don't participate in. But I still love learning about it vicariously through websites and people watching. I'm so happy to have discovered this website, everyone is so nice.

Hello! I have only recently discovered ylf and am very excited to be here. There is so much here! Currently, I work for America's most beloved department store and am hoping to refine my 'eye' and style. Outside of work, my style is pretty casual and I tend to wear a lot of jeans and sweaters.

Hello all

I'm a very long time blog reader and just today decided to join the community.

I've mostly gone toward a tailored look in natural fabrics and tend toward solid colors with fun accessories. I used to work in corporate traditional dress environments, but transitioned to co-found a tech start-up last year; so I'm trying to figure our the entrepreneur-leader style. I like to be quite active - so workout and outdoor wear is important and I need shoes that I can walk a few miles in. And...I had a major ski injury last year, and am still carrying a few extra pounds from that recovery period.
I live in L.A. (Manhattan Beach and the dtla arts district). I'm a mom too. So, cute has to be light-weight, layer-able, and preferably washable.

So, hey! .

Hey!!
I live in Arizona and I am a men's fashion accessory designer, my area of expertise is men's belts, socks, and sunglasses. I am fond of writing and wish to share my idea with others!!!!

Hi all

There is so much useful information on this website I cant wait to put to use of some of the suggestions.

I am about to return to work after parental leave and want to look put together. I am struggling with my body shape, and feel that I fit into all categories, except pear.

Once I can confirm my shape, I will undertake a style renewal and cloest edit

hi
tough to find clothes for a hot climate
especially if you have hot flashes

thanks for all of the ideas

Hi! I've joined the community after years of reading Angie's extremely helpful blog.
Physical location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Body type: I think, thanks to pregnancy & extended nursing, my pretty pear has morphed into hot hourglass. I now have cleavage! I carry extra weight in my uppers arms, but have somehow maintained a waist, so topper fits are a challenge.
Personal style: Was classic conservative. Now that feels a bit too "polished" for me to accomplish every day running after a 15 mo-old.
Hoping to accomplish with style: feeling a bit more human again after 1 year+ of my external presentation of self not being priority. I know it's a natural thing - keeping the tiny human alive is top priority! - but me not feeling great about myself (or rather how I present myself now as we go out into public more), is ... not good for me, my relationship with baby, and husband. My wardrobe now needs to move me from mommy duty to meeting tenants, vendors, contractors onsite at the various properties we manage - at a moment's notice.

Looking forward to being more active in this incredible community.

Hi everyone

I am Nina, hourglass & pear-shape. My main challenge is looking fab but not overdressed in everyday life (office, errands).

Super happy that I've learned about YLF!

I found this forum by searching for Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Most of the bloggers were posting the same things and I wanted to see what real people were ordering. I’m staying because Angie’s blog is fantastic and this place seems so supportive.

I’m in DC. I’m a federal attorney, who is transitioning to a supervisory role with a lot more interaction with the public and executives in my agency. I’ve also spent the past 5 years either pregnant or nursing. My body shape has shifted- im still an hourglass, but things are not the same. I now have a mommy shelf and my chest has gotten bigger.

Outside of buying maternity clothes, running clothes and sneakers, I haven’t bought anything new since 2010. I’ve been feeling out of place in my old and somewhat ragged clothes, when I need to project clear competence at work, and non-frumpiness with my husband.

Thanks so much for this wonderful community and I’m looking forward to participating.

Long time lurker...hoping Angie and the Fab community can help me find HEWIs!
I'm quite sure I'm a Theatrical Romantic-short curvy body but long limbs and skinny feet.
Amost definitely a Dark Autumn-brown hair, hazel eyes, and very warm toned medium skin.
My keywords for my style are: streamlined, feminine, exotic
Streamlined: no extra bulk-volume especially at torso & hip (ex pockets, pleats, buttons, etc)
Feminine: skirts, dresses, heels, long hair, lace, velvet
Exotic: dark spicy colors, gold and copper jewelry, Indian-Asian inspired prints
What doesn't work for me is: too classic, normcore, preppy, western, twee, overly casual, sporty (except needed for gym), hard edge

Hi everyone,
I also learned about YLF from searching for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale information. I enjoy reading Angie’s posts and learning about color combos and other fashion ideas through them. I’m a teacher, so I’m always looking for comfortable clothing and shoes to wear to work. Also, I live in Florida, so at work and leisure, it’s all about staying cool.
Thank you, and I’m looking forward to joining the community here!

Hi, I’m Lauren.
My good friend Ginger turned me onto this site.
I used to be really into fashion- I was a fashion school graduate, but my emphasis has always been on fashion History and historical costuming. Since getting more into my niche market, I’ve stepped away from modern fashion. I was lucky because my vintage interests and fashion overlapped for quite a long while. But fashion is moving on, and I’m again finding my place in my daily wear combined with my passion.
I’ll always love vintage and historical fashion, but my day to day wear is a bit more boho and a bit more classic. I live in north county San Diego and we’re pretty laid back here.
As I get into my late 30s and now have a toddler I feel like my style needs to “grow up” a bit- I will always love novelty prints and eccentric things, but I am interested in implementing them more carefully, and saving the super sweet juvenile things for my sweet little girl.
My body type is rectangular with very little difference in Bust/waist/hips. Currently 36”-29-37”
I guess that’s about it! Nice to meet you all!

Hi! I am sooo lucky to have found this community!!

I stumbled on YLF blog while researching capsule wardrobes and have become hooked! I was never really into fashion, have always been mostly a jeans and tshirt kinda girl, but something has made me want to add that "something" to look more pulled together - I just never knew what that something was. I was raised by my dad who wore suits for work. I was a classical ballet dancer and spent many years in tights, leotards and sweats. My early professional career was spent in pant suits, and later was spent in jeans and hoodies, so I've never really had the opportunity or reason to zhush it up.

Hoping to learn a lot here! Thank you for having me !!

Hi, new member. I joined because I was looking for somewhere to get ongoing style advice. i have to dress business casual for work (however we can wear almost any shoes) and I still want to be me and not just wear black pants, grey sweater everyday
I reeeally look up to Gwen Stafani's style although I don't nearly live up to that. I do wear black and white a lot but love pops of color and cute accessories.
Hope to be an active member and have fun!

Hello all! My, what a long time this thread has been running! I must confess to reading the first couple of posts before noticing the 10 years old datestamp. lol I promptly skipped to the last page here and read the more recent ones. (Hi guys!)

A little about me:
This will likely be long because, the first thing to know about me, I am annoyingly verbose in writing.

I live in the DC metro area and am married with four little kids. Yes, four. We're done. Had enough. No more! We are all vegan travel junkies and chocoholics. I was once working a working nerdy professional, and am now a homemaker with way too much time on my hands after the kiddos finally conk out.

I'm short. 5'2" and a bit. I like to think 5'3", because that extra inch seems huge. But alas... no. I'm also very slim. A bit hourglassy, but mostly top-heavy with wide-ish shoulders. Crazy short legs. I blame them for all of my fashion-related woes.

I've recently taken notice to the fact that, although I still get comments like "wow, you look too young to have four children!" I am solidly in my mid-30s. I can pull together a professional outfit like nobody's business, but the capability to put together "together-looking" casualwear has, since my earliest childhood memories, totally escaped me. I mean, it's bad. Like, bad, bad. Like, I've resigned myself to wearing dark bootcut jeans (which I hate) and a grey t-shirt forever because that's the best I can do bad.

With my extra evening time I have (unhealthily?) taken up a styling and colors obsession.

Allow me to confess to having spent an embarrassing amount of effort in an attempt to determine my color season (soft summer?? soft autumn?? I haaaate browns!!!), identify my energy profile (a la Carol Tuttle's system - totally without a clue here; 1? 4? Opposites, I know, but I just don't know!), and pinpoint my Kibbe body type (flamboyant gamine because I'm short and rectangular-ish? maybe??).

All this effort in the hopes of establishing and loving a put-together sense of personal style. You know, like an adult.

More than anything, I think I've simply managed to confuse the daylights out of myself and make myself feel conceited for the effort.

But, hey! I found YLF on the journey.

It's been a decade or more since I participated in an engaging online forum so... Hooray! Can't wait to chat with some of you ladies (and gents?) as we continue on our style journeys together!

I’m a gent! Lol. I’m a nursing student in Michigan and on here seeking help for a charity drag show I’m going to be in in a few months! Figured this would be a good and fun way to get some help and even learn a thing or two!

Hello all, I’m Sharon and came across this site looking for advice on how a blazer should fit. Being 61, petite and thin it’s difficult for me to find clothes that fit without having them tailored in some fashion. I’ve found a few stores that seem to cater to or at least have a great petite selection. I bought a blazer from JCREW and received it a couple of days ago. I paid full price so I could get it in my size before it sells out. It fits perfectly everywhere except it is a tad tight under the arms. I need to decide whether or not to return or exchange or keep and hope it “stretches” a tad with wear. Any advice would be appreciated.
I’m looking forward to having a great relationship with YLF. Thank you !