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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 2019 in review https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:25:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php anchie on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089838 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:19:50 +0000 anchie 2089838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is very interesting analysis. It seems that we were both on weight loss journey last year but you managed your wardrobe better than me and ended up in better position. I think that you made smarter choice by investing in dresses while I haven’t bought any dresses during weight loss and invested in tailored pants. nemosmom on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089808 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:19:45 +0000 nemosmom 2089808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look beautiful in your keynote outfit - no wonder you have so much blue! It definitely loves you! notsaf on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089161 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 04:34:26 +0000 notsaf 2089161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your commitment to the task capsule: it's been so much fun to see evolve piece by piece. taylor on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089156 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 04:21:44 +0000 taylor 2089156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am in awe  of you!  Such detailed record keeping !<div>Your keynote outfit is fabulous,  you look beautiful!</div> Angie on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089072 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:07:34 +0000 Angie 2089072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *APPLAUSE* You are fabulous, Gretchen! You are another who put in the effort and is reaping the reward.  I LOVE your keynote outfit; KILLER to the Power of KILLER.  (I track my purchases, shopping and wardrobe in Finds too. It's an indispensable resource to me).  smittie on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089070 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:02:32 +0000 smittie 2089070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, you look completely on-point for your keynote!  I know, it does feel like a lot of turnover, but what choice do you have if you're losing weight? Also, 3-4% increase in size is negligible. I think you're doing well, and if your gut and calculations are telling you you're creating a higher value wardrobe that will last, I'd say you're on the right track. Anonymous on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089052 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:04:05 +0000 Anonymous 2089052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love your gold room! My favorite is that teal Boss dress Helena on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2089006 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:50:04 +0000 Helena 2089006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree, a large proportion of navy sounds like a perfect foundation for your wardrobe. Great tracking! Love your outfit ... The royal blue is lovely. Bijou on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088977 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:43:17 +0000 Bijou 2088977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 21% navy does not sound excessive to me especially since you look gorgeous in blues. The presentation outfit is a knock-out. Every woman needs a few of these outfits in her wardrobe, instant confidence builders. I also adore your teal dress. Cardiff girl on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088974 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:26:53 +0000 Cardiff girl 2088974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ you look fab in that outfit!Great analysis ,you are in a good place wardrobe wise to start the new decade,happy new year to you ! kellygirl on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088957 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:29:42 +0000 kellygirl 2088957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I'm impressed with your tracking and analysis. I wish I had the patience and diligence to track wears. My approach is more emotional--much like my shopping, I guess. Navy is a great neutral for you and more interesting than black--I love it too. Sounds like you are starting 2020 off well. Looking forward to hearing about your goals for this year! slim cat on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088956 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:22:37 +0000 slim cat 2088956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I share navy as fav neutral color - so easy with white, teal, baby blue, light grey and aqua.  You look lovely in blue. rachylou on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088947 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:30:23 +0000 rachylou 2088947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh so interesting! Interesting what colours you have to go with your navy (!) I for some reason really like brown and navy... Interesting also to look at things in terms of percentages. 28% may or may not be high... the smaller one’s wardrobe is, the higher the wear-out rate... Jaime on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088937 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:01:35 +0000 Jaime 2088937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The most important part is that you have ended the year in a great place! You look happy and proud in your keynote outfit -as you should be! Suz on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088935 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 02:57:07 +0000 Suz 2088935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great roundup, Gretchen. You've really kept a close eye on things and know where you are at! That is wonderful.  As a fellow navy-addict, I get why such a large proportion of your closet is navy. It works brilliantly with teal and white, so that's a nice perk.  The dresses are just gorgeous, and that Barbour jacket looks like a brilliant addition to the more casual capsule.  Gretchen on "2019 in review" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-in-review-2#post-2088934 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 02:52:35 +0000 Gretchen 2088934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's time for a stats post! Yay!  Background: in August, 2018 I decided to start tracking my purchases and overall wardrobe volume. I didn't do this with a specific goal other than awareness, but started to find some insights, and decided to track in more detail in 2019.  2019 was a big shopping year as I was losing weight, and also retooling some areas of my wardrobe. But it was also a big donation year as I removed a lot of clothing.  Overall, my wardrobe grew by 3.6% this year, but the value increased by 17%. I see this as a double win: holding my wardrobe in check while increasing quality. (Yes, $ doesn't necessarily equal quality but it shows that I'm investing).  I also saw some big shifts in the makeup of my wardrobe.  I got rid of 1/3 of my cardigans, and 20% of my tops. I made a major investment in outerwear, and grew my shoe wardrobe by 20%. I found it really helpful to track my purchases in collections: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=6970">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=6970</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=8077">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=8077</a> I also took a look at the color alignment of my closet (clothes only) and found the following: NAVY: 21%  (Seriously, it's an addiction) White/Cream: 15% Green: 12% (reflects the investment in teal this year!) Other colors with more than 5%:  Red, Black, Grey, Pink, Denim Colors with less than 5% (wildcards, or potential orphans?) Blue (non-denim), Purple, Orange, Brown, Khaki I've turned over 28% of my 2H 2018 purchases, which feels high if I'm trying to build a sustainable wardrobe. However, some of that is attributable to losing weight, so I don't expect that high of a turnover going forward. My turnover of the 1H 2019 collection is 8% which I think is more reasonable to account for mistakes.  Primary shopping sites (I rarely shop in person): Nordstrom, Boden.  Top 10 Happiest purchases of the year: BOSS teal dress, MaxMara wrap dress, Nic+Zoe pink blazer, Anthro Chino pants, Boden Elina V-neck sweater, MM LaFleur Rowling top, Daniel Rainn eyelet top, Boden kitten heels, Vince Camuto Dress heels, Barbour jacket.  Bonus Pic: Keynote ready in India wearing MM LaFleur. I've ended the year in a really good place with my wardrobe. I have some new goals which I'll share in a separate post. And as always, I'm grateful to this community for so much support and suggestions on this style journey. Cheers to 2020!