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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 2019 - By the Numbers https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:51:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php nemosmom on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086119 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:02:57 +0000 nemosmom 2086119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>I agree with TG that retirement is similar to the SAHM thing. Only, in retirement you usually don't have to account for clothes that can get barfed on...  but the loss or reduction of income combined with the need to shop - often without a CLUE as to where to even start - is a huge adjustment. Our mall is also full of suits, gowns, and yoga wear...</div><div> </div><div>Deb - you did fantastic! I love your breakdown on age of your items, too. I am excited to follow your sneaker-shopping journey next year! </div> Helena on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086094 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:08:05 +0000 Helena 2086094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I feel like in some ways the retirement thing is similar to the SAHM thing ...? It took me years to turn over my suits and relax into my jeans ... The additional challenge being there are not a ton of inspiring casual stores for mature women ... At least at our mall, it's either power suits and gowns, yoga gear, or sweatshirts with birds on them *sigh* Anyhow, Deb, I admire how organized you are with your tracking! Cardiff girl on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086063 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:58:52 +0000 Cardiff girl 2086063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ very interesting thank you.l think that the change lifestyle ,as in retirement,is a major factor in wardrobe management and it takes a while to work out what you will need . deb on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086055 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:22:18 +0000 deb 2086055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carla, my neighbor retired not too long ago and she is having an awful time with her wardrobe. She has been reading everything she can here and as budget permits making small changes. Carla on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086035 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:55:09 +0000 Carla 2086035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wonder how many folks get thrown for a fashion loop when they retire? Being part of a fashion forum, I think we might be a little more cognizant that our closets might need a complete re-vamp (vs a tweak) to be more in tune with ‘the life we lead’. I wonder how many women end up looking at a closet full of work clothes, and don’t know where to start? Jaime on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086022 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:24:00 +0000 Jaime 2086022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your story makes perfect sense - weight loss and retirement are two completely understandable reasons to buy more. Also agree that making no rules means breaking no rules . Suz on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086020 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:20:52 +0000 Suz 2086020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is very interesting -- thank you. It does sound as if you made some changes in lifestyle and needed to buy new for that. I also notice that tops and pants either wear out or start to bore you more quickly or don't work style-wise, or no longer fit -- and you need to replace them more often. That makes sense.  Also, you REALLY don't wear dresses!! Not to mention skirts!!  rachylou on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086016 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 03:15:28 +0000 rachylou 2086016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I really like your What Remains analysis! I wonder if it would help me keep the size of my closet under control... Bonnie on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2086002 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:31:15 +0000 Bonnie 2086002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a really interesting analysis. I may try to to the same since I have numbers from 2015. Thanks for sharing. Janet on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2085987 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:55:18 +0000 Janet 2085987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All really smart observations, Deb. I like that you’re not being strict numbers-wise but are being thoughtful. You have a great cohesive style that suits you well. I like the idea to expand the sneaker collection. I have been tempted to do the same, I’ll think about it more as we approach spring. deb on "2019 - By the Numbers" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019---by-the-numbers#post-2085979 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:34:23 +0000 deb 2085979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My goal for 2019 was to have fun with fashion and I must say, I did. This was a good year for me. My closet is in great condition and I am very happy with all of my items. May this continue into 2020. This is my annual review of purchases and what is in my closet as of 12/2019. shoes - 11 bags - 2 tops - 42 pants - 4 jeans - 6 shorts - 4 jackets - 1 skirts - 0 sweaters - 10 dresses - 1 Swimwear - 1 undies ( pj's, bras, panties, socks) - 26 other (glasses, jewelry) - 3  Total purchased in 2019 - 111 1 items from 2019 has already been removed from my closet. A top that went to my neighbor (it fit her better).  Total items in closet purchased 2014 through 2019 = 272   And here are the number of items remaining in my closet from these years. Year Purchased      - Remaining 2014 - 83                - 10 2015 - 54                - 8 2016 - 103              - 36 2017 - 106              - 57 2018 - 74                - 51 2019 - 111              - 110 This year I did a breakdown by items purchased in 2014 through 2019 and what remains.  shoes - 80                                               -   31 bags - 13                                                 -   10 tops - 186                                                -   85 pants - 25                                                -   8 jeans - 42                                                -   26 shorts - 5                                                 -   4 coats - 1                                                  -   1 jackets - 11                                              -   7 skirts - 5                                                   -   2 sweaters - 55                                           -   20 hats - 5                                                     -   3 dresses - 19                                              -   7 swimwear - 3                                             -   3 other (glasses, jewelry) - 7                        -   6 undies ( pj's, bras, panties, socks) - 77     -   59 These numbers really surprised me but after pondering the situation awhile I realized that I lost quite a bit of weight in 2015 and changed my lifestyle when I retired in 2016. Well, that is the story anyway and I am sticking to it. My purchasing goals for 2020 are to add more sneakers to my footwear collection. I am liking the variety of styles and colors I see at retail. Much more so than when the sneaker trend first started. Other than that, I am pretty much situated. I will not shoot for a certain purchase number because that is just setting me up for failure.  Thank you all for taking the time to read my lengthy numbers report.