Shopping my closet with Stylebook App

Staysfit motivated this post. Her closet is being catalogued this week!

The Stylebook app is a lifesaver for someone like me who is not visual. When Angie posts a great outfit or pin, I run to grab my Ipad and immediately try to put that combination together out of my own closet. I know immediately if I can copy her idea, because all my clothes-Winter and Summer-are included.

Since Angie's idea is now recorded in Stylebook, when I am ready to dress, I can flip through my Looks. Easy...no running to the computer and searching!

Here are some examples out of my Stylebook collection of Looks.

#1 records the basic recipe with my BF jeans and burnout sweatshirt. I have included all the earrings I may want to try with this outfit.

#3 is a "Lift" from Angie's post: Wearing Dark Red in Fresh Ways (8.18.14) interpreted from my closet. (The JCrew necklace was really hard to erase...that is why it looks so messy!) Here is her pin:

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/18577417187393454/ I haven't worn this yet since it is too warm, but when the weather changes, it is waiting for me!

#4 was from last year's holiday season. Again, two scarf options are included.

I have used Stylebook for one full year. It IS a lot of work at the beginning. It has helped me stay organized and not duplicate items. It helps me keep track of obscure accessories. I track my Looks in the included calendar. It has shown me some interesting trends in my wearing habits. It has also shown me what I am NOT wearing.

This is a great tool for me. No, I do not work for Apple or Stylebook!

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9 years ago

JamC

Veteran

I use Stylebook to keep an inventory of my clothes and use the calendar to document what I actually wear. I never thought to take Angie's ensembles or other post ideas and try to recreate then (even if I am not going to wear it right away.) That is a brilliant idea! I do save Ensemble post photos to the Inspiration folder. Thanks for a new way to look at this app.

Anonymous

This is a GREAT idea. Can I use this app on a macbook pro?

Looks like I need an iPad or IPhone …….

Neel

Oooohhh .... I think I want to try! Although I would love it if Greg could provide us something like this where we could upload pictures of our wardrobe items that cannot be collected from websites. The collections feature works in a very similar way to style book. Just that I get stuck when I can't find my wardrobe items in websites. Hmmm ...

Staysfit

Thanks so much! I love your examples! Seeing what you have here is true motivation because it is definitely time consuming to enter photos of all my clothing, etc.

Alassë

Looks like you've done a great job; what a valuable tool! Congratulations on putting in the hard work upfront (& continuously) to use it.

deb

I started using the ap last year but the work was too involved for me. I switched to collecting my wardrobe on pinterest but it does not have the ability to combine the items. I like the idea if having that available here on ylf.

gardenchick

Thanks for sharing this. I'm tempted to try something like this. How much time was the set up, roughly? And how much time does this take now?

Caro in Oz

I agree - the more I use it the more I appreciate it. I use it for packing - by item & by look & I love being able to see the CPW too

Quietgirl

Sterling- I don't know. I think you would have to check out the App Store for your particular devise.

Gardenchick- it was long....I don't want to mislead. It depends on how many clothes you own and how particular you want to be with recording your pieces. Notice the Look with the JCrew necklace, you will see the necklace is ragged. The more careful you are to erase the background of your photos the better the results.
There is little time now invested because I only have to enter the new items I purchase.

Caro- I knew you were using Stylebook because I saw your post!

Deb- thanks for presenting the other side. Yes it is work. Again for me worth it to have the record and be able to shop with my whole closet in tow

Neel - you are so advanced. I can just do links!

poirot0153

Active Member

I use my Stylebook app religiously everyday. I track what I wear on the calendar and shop my closet to choose daily outfits. Since I don't have a closet large enough for all my clothes, the app let's me 'see' everything I have easily.

I agree it was a lot of work to get everything logged in at first. But for me it was worth the effort. I find that the app makes my whole wardrobe accessible at my fingertips. I love, love, love it!

Thanks! I'm definitely intrigued.

jennifer

I'm using Stylitics and it's quite similar , but free to use . Mo uses Stylish Girl. Your post has encouraged me to persevere and keep logging things in ! Sooner or later I'll be through and I'll be able to just add new arrivals too. 280 logged(130 was jewelry) I'm not sure how much left to go. Maybe I can get through the rest of one category like pants /capris/shorts today . The jewelry is gonna take awhile , I've barely made a dent in it.

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Inspiring! I've been using the Stylish Girl sporadically. I really should be more consistent with it. I agree the visual of your whole closet is very helpful in creating outfits.

Jennifer-If I can put in my 2cents, add clothing that you wear most often, then as you wear "occasional pieces", add those. I do find pieces in my closet that I haven't catalogued....like the belt I wore today. It takes time! Poirot and I love it

Mo- it is also helpful with shopping. I take it along rather than the piece of clothing.

Poirot0153- Everyday...me too! I surprised myself with a cute outfit today-very "Angiesque". It immediately went into Stylebook!

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