https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year/page/2#post-2089999 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:12:09 +0000 unfrumped 2089999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Kari said, plus 2 words: Don’t look! ( stores, websites). Which for me stimulates buying.<br /> You may enjoy some of the blogs on year without buying- clothes, sometimes other things.<br /> I like Kari ‘s point that you can still discard ( or put things in a holding zone) because then it can be not just not- buying, but more style- honing and discernment, needs- assessments in areas you may not thought of but would like later.<br /> Also what Lisa said- make positive changes to do other things that make you happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year/page/2#post-2089979 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:17:17 +0000 catherine 2089979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you will continue to post your creative and stylish outfits here. I always like to see what you’re wearing for your interesting activities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year/page/2#post-2089947 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 20:47:14 +0000 annabelle 2089947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a real closet purge cheerleader today. If you decide to, you could pare back your wardrobe by even 1/3 or 1/4 and find it easier to see the things you love in your newly organized closet. If you chose to consign them, you could even have a little bank to spend from if you need anything in 2021. Congratulations on your decision to shop your closet this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089888 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:24:26 +0000 JAileen 2089888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone, for your support. &nbsp;I feel like someone who has overeaten at Thanksgiving, thinking about the leftovers in the fridge. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089835 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:10:06 +0000 anchie 2089835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck with that, please keep us posted of how is it going. I am all or nothing type, and unfortunately I can’t do nothing this year because I really have some wardrobe needs. Hopefully it doesn’t become ‘all’ LOL. I am not good with moderation at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089811 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:35:48 +0000 kkards 2089811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>good for you...i'm not good at all or nothings, so i'm taking it as SYC Jan and then going from there </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089809 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:25:17 +0000 nemosmom 2089809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be cheering you on, and wishing you success, JAileen!&nbsp; I hope you will post outfits now and then to show us how you're using what you've got.&nbsp; I particularly enjoy your birding outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089683 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 01:34:27 +0000 Kari 2089683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too! (At least, most of the year - I may continue longer but NAS will be my point of assessment.)</p> <p>Echoing Torontogirl and Gretchen.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Advice: what helps me is to think of what strategies make my wardrobe feel like a great collection of choices rather than a limited set that I’m looking to expand. I.e. what keeps me from feeling bored or “having nothing to wear.”</p> <p>Your mileage may vary; here’s what works for me. (I think I may copy and link to this from my own post.)</p> <p>- “Uniforms” with enough color variety that I don’t feel like I’m in a uniform even if I’m more or less wearing the same cut/items in different colors or with different accessories.&nbsp;</div><div>- Shamelessly repeat my favorite pieces or outfits. I don’t worry about repeats, but it’s more like I get excited by a favorite and I want to keep wearing it over and over and feel like I should mix it up. But that’s just how I enjoy the things I love! Lean into it.&nbsp;</div><div>- Keep on top of doing and folding laundry. Duplicate essential pieces (like jeans) if they become laundry bottlenecks.&nbsp;</div><div>- Keep on top of mending/alterations/etc. whether that means taking it to a tailor or doing it myself.&nbsp;</div><div>(I don’t list dry cleaning because I don’t do dry cleaning.)<br />- Limit my storage to what I have now - don’t add more storage or cram things in. Find an efficient folding or rolling technique that maximizes visibility. If items don’t fit, it’s time to reduce what I have.&nbsp;</div><div>- Declutter/eliminate what I’m not wearing. I’m trying to become more ruthless about passing things on. I’m not great at it yet but it REALLY helps me feel like I like what I have vs. having lots of things that I don’t love to wear.<br />- Lean into what feels “timeless” for me, which may not be what’s trendy at the moment (and usually isn’t!) but are colors/cuts/pieces/styles that I am rarely bored of.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>What doesn’t work so well for me personally because it ups the frustration factor: small capsules or challenges. Duplicating items in too many colors that are not great on me. Too many current trends. Keeping pieces out of guilt that I didn’t like them as much as I’d hoped.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089647 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 23:35:47 +0000 Gretchen 2089647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! And +100 to TG's comment on the diversity for this site!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089643 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 23:27:55 +0000 Suz 2089643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see how you style the clothes you have and also want to hear updates on how the "no shopping" is going! Wishing you well!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089594 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:59:59 +0000 Sal 2089594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep us updated and good luck. I think practically it can be done - emotionally is a bit harder. A great challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089587 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:36:12 +0000 kellygirl 2089587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be cheering you on. I have no need for anything either and will likely pare down my shopping this year as I feel like my closet is in good shape. I'm not good at all or nothing so I will practice moderation. Definitely want to be more creative with what I do have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089572 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 17:26:15 +0000 Cardiff girl 2089572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you!l think that reducing our consumerism generally in whatever way we deem appropriate can only be a good thing.Let us know how you get on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089552 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:59:22 +0000 karen13 2089552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! Let us know how we can help support you. I’m definitely wanting to consume less on many fronts. I was successful in buying less last year and hope to continue down that path as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089548 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:35:41 +0000 Angie 2089548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I support whatever feels right and makes you happy! Good luck </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089538 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:51:50 +0000 Kathie 2089538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheering you on! I’m not quite doing a no-shop, but this will be a low shop, with a focus on my summer workwear. I’m going to be doing more with Angie’s styling posts, including looking through older posts. After 2.5 years on YLF, I can finally put together more of those outfits, now that my wardrobe is more functional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089535 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:33:49 +0000 Helena 2089535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're in good company this year! As a general statement, can I say that, on a fashion forum, this sort of shopping 'diversity' (so to speak, I don't want to abuse the term), where some people shop a lot, some don't, some dig deep in what they have while others add new trends, and every combination thereof, actually enriches the forum tremendously. It means people of various budgets and financial situations, as well as philosophical perspectives, can also find a place and an inspiration here - and that's a very good thing. Good on you JAileen and all the no-shoppers! *applause* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089530 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:01:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2089530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right there with you, shopping the closet! </p> <p>Er, almost anyway. I counted nine purchases last year (<a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whoopsie" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whoopsie</a> I returned the blue dress in that post, but got my blue cape vest, which isn’t in the post.) There are about that many things I was thinking of that I didn’t get around to; I might find the perfect ones this year. Those are light pink oxfords/derbies, white tennies &amp;/or Kelly greens Vans, sandals (probably metallic), plaid winter pants, a rain coat, possibly a long winter jacket, and some differently-shaped toppers. Wide-legged pants might happen too. I have had finds for some of these things for two years now, so will not feel guilty in the least if I find “the one”s. I’ve slowly been learning about local designers, and plan to support them with any purchases. </p> <p>I’ve taken off the weight I put on moving to Germany, and want to remove the remaining extra 10-30 pounds. When I do, I’ll get new lingerie free-free-bumblebee of any restrictions, but I’ve got a whole ‘nother set of clothes to “shop” in the cellar &amp; stateside storage locker. In the past, I wore them in very predictable ways; I want to come up with more interesting ways to wear them this year. </p> <p>Things I get a hand slap for: dresses and skirts. </p> <p>Woot woot. Let’s do this!</p> <p>ETA if accessories count, then my totals for both years move up to 10. I got a new crossbody shopper for myself at a Christmas market, and plan to get a new belt in the next few weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089526 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:51:55 +0000 Windchime 2089526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s wise to be aware of how much we buy and why we shop. &nbsp;Your wardrobe seems to be in a great place; wear and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089522 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:27:33 +0000 Brooklyn 2089522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck to you. You and Lisa can give us full reports on how it goes! I plan to shop less this year and focus more on essentials than statement items. I think statement items get worn less and have a shorter shelf life. I want a wardrobe that’s leaner and more workhorse heavy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089517 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:02:13 +0000 Anonymous 2089517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a great idea and I will be cheering you from the sidelines. &nbsp;I appreciate the fact that you are strict and did not add a lot of caveats that will allow you to continue to browse/shop/buy. &nbsp;</p> <p>My circumstances are different this year and a no shop year does not make any sense for me, but I put limits on how I will shop in 2020.&nbsp;</p> <p>Happy New Year. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089510 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 10:22:00 +0000 Kate 2089510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I plan to shop a lot less. I have plenty of clothes. I need to shop my closet more and get creative with what I have rather than defaulting to certain tried &amp; true outfits. That’s my style goal for 2020. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089499 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 07:38:53 +0000 JAileen 2089499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your support.</p> <p>Carla, I haven’t bought many thrifted clothes lately, so I probably won’t miss it. &nbsp;However, my no shop year is for clothes, not for housewares or other non clothing items. &nbsp;The no shop includes shoes. &nbsp;I’m going to leave a category out - if I came across an amazing rare vintage Coach at a local thrift store, well, I would be a fool to pass it up. &nbsp;But it would have to be something really, really special. &nbsp;The likelihood of finding something like that is miniscule.<div><br /></div><div>Jenni, I haven’t counted my wardrobe. &nbsp;But, for example, I think I have at least 100 tops. &nbsp;Most are ordinary tees. &nbsp;That doesn’t include sweaters or blouses. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089494 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 07:01:03 +0000 Bijou 2089494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you the best of luck with this goal. Making 2020 a year of great style and innovation - wearing your wardrobe items in new and exciting ways is a good goal.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089469 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:13:58 +0000 Jenni NZ 2089469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J’Aileen, how many is “a lot of clothes”? Have you counted? It seems to me that wardrobe sizes on this forum vary from 100-300 or even more variation than that. I understand that people count differently but to me a 300-item person could go for a year without shopping much easier than a 100-item person.<br /> I am considering going a month without buying clothes or shoes initially and then seeing. The specs purchase may be over $1000 anyway so that feels like it would be better not to spend on clothes as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089464 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:03:23 +0000 bridgie 2089464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, A very good decision.&nbsp; I am starting with monthly goals.&nbsp; Not planning to buy anything in January, still editing my closet and shopping my closet.&nbsp; If I accomplish these three start-ups in January, then I may do the same in Feburary or make small changes, but a of now, I am hoping to cut back on shopping and spending.&nbsp; Good luck to you and keep us posted.:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089458 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 03:51:42 +0000 Anonymous 2089458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m cheering you in this decision and would join you but must at least look for some replacements and maybe a change that I’ve yet to figure out due to medical al challenges. Wishing you a stylish and successful year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089449 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 03:19:36 +0000 anne 2089449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best!! I"m cheering for you! As I said on Lisa's thread, I'd kind of like to join you, but I think I'll just stick to my usual 12-20 item&nbsp; annual limit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089448 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 03:16:35 +0000 rachylou 2089448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say, I have no grand desires for this year either and plenty to wear. I will probably want a refresh some time and a holiday dress, but I’m more feeling a need to evaluate what I have and unload the dead weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2020-my-no-shop-year#post-2089444 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 03:09:56 +0000 Carla 2089444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not even thrifting, which you do so well?&nbsp; </p>