April 30x30 week three - YouLookFab Forum

Sal

I am still on 23 items here, so definitely feeling more confident I can make it without cheating!!

Today is wet and cold so whilst I am repeating (coral fishnet sweater, tank, jeans, pink Adidas sneakers) I am thinking I will add some more wintery things into the mix this week.

9 years ago

Anonymous

I am at 22 items. I am feeling confident as well. I am going to use my remaining items to add to variability to work outfits. I'll continue to wear repeats on weekends.

Oh, and I should get my linen tee shirt from Madewell this week. Based on what AlastkaGirl said, I am pretty excited.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Hi Everyone

Day 15 (April 13):

Charcoal grey dress pants (repeat); Red blouse (new item); Rockport flats (new item); gold earrings (new item). Added three items. This brings the total up to 25 items. Adding the gold earrings was frivolous, but I was ready to wear something other than my pearl earrings and these gold earrings belonged to my Mother. The Rockports are good dressy shoes that I can walk in. I can wear them a lot over the course of the next couple of weeks.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

I did a WIW today.

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....nter-knits

All these are new items to the mix....I was so cold yesterday I needed some more wintry things to wear. I had planned to add these pieces in as they are new (except the boots) and I was wanting to wear them. The tee will be worn under the black jacket, and maybe alone, the black ponte pants will also be worn under the black jacket. The blue knit tunic might need some work to style differently but I will be happy to repeat today's look at least one more time (maybe even two).

So I am up to 27 items total (I have not been counting jewelry). I have planned two of the additional items I will add to the mix (black and white striped tee, black and white striped dress if I need smart work wear).

I will keep the same bottoms (three jeans, one ponte pants, one knee length harems, one patterned harems).....and cannot add more shoes either (pink sneakers, black flats, tan peeptoe boots, camel heeled boots, black moto ankle boots and black mary jane style heels). Probably too many shoes here - 7 pairs!!

9 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

I had to get more dressed up than usual for a meeting this morning, so I wore three new things, and items I might not have chosen for the capsule had I not needed to. Hopefully I can remix them somehow.

Day 15: print shift dress (GB, new), black CK blazer (new), black pointy-toe flats (new). Three new items, 29 total (eek!)

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

Sterling seems to be leaving herself more margin than us Laura!! These items sound versatile though - a black blazer and black flats are very useful.

Yes I will write a summary at the end of this...I have learnt a few things about capsules, my tastes, and mix and matching

9 years ago

kellygirl

Veteran

I'm at 28 items over the last 16 days. We've had several chilly days so I ended up wearing a jacket and two sweaters that I hadn't really planned on wearing but since this is more of a tracking exercise for me, I'm going to leave them in the count. What I've noticed is that I definitely need more variety when it comes to bottoms. I have several different jeans in rotation but when I look at the pics they all look more or less the same. Need to change that up. It's no wonder I like to have so many tops--they are the only pieces that look different! Off to read what the rest of you are up to.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

Kellygirl you are at a similar level too then.... yes the changes in weather have got me too. I have had to turn on the heating today whereas a week ago I was sweltering in a light tee!

9 years ago

Anonymous

As I mentioned in previous posts, I did not plan ahead. I grabbed whatever was in my closet depending on whim and weather. Listed below are the items worn over the course of the past couple of weeks. The color palette is black, grey, white, and pink.

Six Bottoms:
White jeans (will be worn often in the future two weeks)
Grey ponte pants (are worn often because they are so comfortable)
Khaki pants in stone (not as comfortable as they sound)
Charcoal Grey pants (work)
Black dress pants (work)
Black harem pants (lounging)

Eight Tops:
Grey stripped sweater (too heavy to wear the next few weeks)
White dress shirt/polka dots (don't love)
White tee shirt (love)
Pink tee shirt (love)
White cotton sweater I (love)
White cotton sweater II (love)
Pink button down shirt (love)
Red blouse (can't repeat often due to bright color)

Six Shoes:
Black Ballet flats (love)
Blush Ballet flats (love)
Flip flops (ugly)
2” black heels (comfortable, can walk long distances)
Keens (ugly, but very utilitarian)
Rockport flats (comfortable, can walk long distances)

Five Accessories:
Black Belt
Pink Scarf (like, but can be hot)
Pearl Earrings (adore)
Pink Pearl Earrings (discovered I hate these)
Gold Earrings (too heavy to wear often)

Although no planning went into this, I am actually quite satisfied with what I have culled out for the month. There were mistakes. Gold earrings won't be repeated often and the polka dot blouse is not a favorite because the v is too deep for the office.

I didn't count jackets that I wore to get me from the car to the building. I know Laura did. I didn't count workout gear.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Day 16 (April 14):

Grey ponte pants (repeat); white cotton sweater (repeat); black ballet flats (repeat); pearl earrings (repeat); belt (repeat). Added in zero new items. Total remains at 25.

9 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

If I had it to do over again, I might not do both the magenta and fuschia tops - one is long-sleeved and one is short, but still the colors are similar. And I might have been able to get away with only one crewneck sweater instead of two, but it has actually been a little cool here several days so it's not like they haven't gotten worn. Definitely could have done without the ankle boots, and the sleeveless maxi dress - both were weather mistakes, it's been too warm for boots and too cool for sleeveless dresses.

I'm not sure if I'll make it below 30 for the whole month. In fact, I just re-counted in my notes and I had forgotten to add in my other Gwynnie Bee item from the first week to my recent totals, so I'm actually at 30 including both the GB items. But I'm going to try to do remixing only for the rest of the week, and then if I have to add a piece or two next week then we'll see.

9 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

After all that I'm wearing the sleeveless dress today, ha. TOM and I wanted something loose around the midsection rather than pants.

Day 16: blue tile-print midi dress, blue cardigan, black loafers. No new items, 28 + 2 GB.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

Day 17. Black boyfriend jacket, pink silky tee, black ponte pants, black ankle boots. All repeats. Feels okay, might raid accessories or swap shoes later depending on the weather.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

Here is my capsule to date.

Pic 1: Toppers x 5
2: Shirts, tees and tunics x 6
3: Jeans and Pants x 6
4: Layering pieces x 4. ( not worn alone but seen)
5: Footwear x 6

Total 27.
Not included - gym gear, raincoat, accessories, lingerie and socks.

This post has 5 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Day 17 (April 15):

Black dress pants (repeat); black and white stripped blouse (new item); black ballet flats (repeat); pearl earrings (repeat). Added in one new item. Total is 26.

9 years ago

carter

Veteran

Yikes. I've been slack about checking in the past couple days. I think my last report was Sunday, April 12, so let's get up to date.

April 13 (day 13): nothing but gear/dog walking clothes all day:-)

April 14 (day 14): Gray Gap skimmers, white foxcroft sleeveless blouse (new), black AKS sandals

April 15 (day 15): ON BF jeans, ON blue cotton sweater (new), black AKS sandals. I'll have to change for an appointment this afternoon. We'll see if I have to add anything new.

As of today, I'm up to 24. I have ordered a replacement shirt for the one that ripped. If that comes soon, I will be able to add that back in. The tan sandals are in the donate bin.

My numbers so far:

6 bottoms

10 tops

4 layering pieces

4 shoes (not counting the tan sandals I'm ditching)

9 years ago

Carole

Veteran

This is great...I'm going to have to join the fun next go around, or will there be one? Actually, 30 items for 30 days seems like it would be very doable! Great work!

9 years ago

Anonymous

Welcome Carole. You would be welcome any time. So far it has been very doable. The challenge has been fluctuating weather.

9 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

Carole, definitely join in if you want, there's no reason why you couldn't do the challenge April 16 - May 15 or whatever.

Day 17: magenta tee, gray jeans, black ankle boots, floral print jacket for when it's cooler. No new items.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

All repeats here. Grey merino sweater, pink tank, black and white harems, pink sneakers.

Day trip to beach with bonus pics of beach and me walking down from summit. It is stunning autumn weather today and had to take sweater off!

This post has 4 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

9 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

Beautiful views, kiwigal; thanks for sharing! We are all kicking butt - high-fives to everyone. Yesterday I was feeling like I would never be able to make it the rest of the month, but then I sat down and wrote down all the combinations of tops and bottoms I haven't tried yet. It's not quite factorial; not everything works with everything else because of colors and proportions. But I came up with 15 or so new combinations, so enough for the rest of the challenge. I think it'll help to have it written down in my closet, for those days when I'm not feeling very inventive.

I didn't think there'd be much wear and tear over just a month, so I didn't make any rules for myself about replacement items before I started. But I've already donated one shirt, one sweater really should be donated, and the top I'm wearing has a grease stain that I can't seem to get out (and the thing's only a month old, sigh). Do you guys think one-for-one replacements are OK as long as I note them?

9 years ago

Anonymous

One for one replacements are completely fine. I think all of us have done an amazing job of dressing using limited items. I am really proud.

9 years ago

carter

Veteran

Laura, one for one replacements are very appropriate. I'm looking at possibly 2 of them. This was never a deprivation challenge. To me, at least, it's been about understanding how I'm making use (or not) of my clothes and how many options I really need/want.

9 years ago

carter

Veteran

Forgot to add that I did end up adding my dark taupe linen tunic today when I changed for work. Wore it with the BP bootcuts and the taupe sandals that were already in rotation this month. That brought me to 25. Also, the replacement for the ripped top came tonight, so I'll be adding that one back into to rotation, so that takes me up to 26.

If I have the chance tomorrow (and can fish stuff out of the laundry basket) I need to photograph the items as a group to figure out what the last 4 items should be. I'm thinking 2 tops, a pair of pants and a pair of shoes, but I think I'll do best if I put off adding those as long as possible.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

I think we are doing well too! It is a learning exercise for us not a military operation and we all have different rule interpretations anyway...I am not including jewellery or a scarf, but I know others are.

I feel pretty confident I can get there now, I am keeping a couple of spares up my sleeve for a couple of work meetings next week.

Sterling, Laura, Kellygirl and Carter well done!!! Carole do join in. I am still to decide if I will do it again or not. I would need to add in more warm items and take out sandals and a couple of lightweight summer pieces. This week here I have gone from needing two wool layers one day to a tank in the middle of the day today.

This has crystallised a couple of pieces that are no longer working for me. My coral sweater is not the right shape, it needs a home with someone with smaller biceps! I am blinded by the colour which I love. My coated jeans dig in on my hips. I love the fit in the bottom and find this hard to get...but by the end of the day my hips have a welt where they dig in. My straight blue jeans have lost lots of their stretch and get saggy now quickly...and need a belt or constant hiking up. They are getting towards the end of their life. I am on a tight budget at the moment but I have decided the jeans need to be my next purchase. I can make do with existing shoes and boots for the next couple of months then reevaluate.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Day 18 (April 16):

Black dress pants (repeat); grey linen tee shirt (brand new!!!); black ballet flats (repeat); pearl earrings (repeat). Added in one new item. Total is 27.

I have to wear a skirted suit tomorrow for meetings. I expect to add three new items tomorrow bringing my total to 30. After so consideration, I decided I am satisfied with the 30 items that got culled out of my wardrobe. I truly think I can wear these 30 items to the end of the month.

9 years ago

Anonymous

I wanted to echo how useful this exercise has been in terms of understanding what pieces just don't work for me. I added several items to my 30-piece capsule that I quickly realized I will not repeat.

Scarf -- just too damn hot and fussy
Gold Earrings -- beautiful, but SO heavy
Pink Pearl Earrings -- hated and gave away after one wearing
Polka Dot Blouse -- v was too deep to wear comfortably at work
Stone pants --- constricting.

And then think about the items in my closet that didn't even make it to the 30 x 30. Why? What made me not reach for those pieces?

I also discovered I rarely wear toppers in Summer months. I would only pull one out in the event of work meetings.

I will do a 30 x 30 again. I very much doubt I would have been as successful without the camaraderie of this post. Thank you, Laura.

9 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

Veteran

I have learned a ton too, Sterling and Kiwigal. About particular pieces and what I need in what proportion during a usual week.

Day 18: swapping out the blush cardigan for a white one with black trim, and wearing the black print shift dress from GB again. Black pointy toe flats. No new items.

9 years ago

Sal

Veteran

Day 19: Black long sleeve shirt, black skinny jeans, will add red leather jacket and probably boots when I go out. I may add a scarf too.

No new items for me today.

9 years ago

Category