https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:13:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1156021 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 22:15:16 +0000 MicheleLee 1156021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never thought of shopping in this way. This will be something I consider once I break my shopping freeze in a few months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1156014 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 22:06:14 +0000 ramya 1156014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that makes so much sense. I will now start to think of it this way to upgrade my wardrobe. So much more organised tgan the chaotic shopping that I do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155999 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 21:44:22 +0000 E 1155999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the analytical geeky gene! Glad you shared. What's so funny about numbers is that 24 seems quite a few&nbsp;items, but then when I look at my shopping habits, I bought 5 last month (6 if you count &nbsp;a loungewear addition), while staying in budget,&nbsp;so clearly 24 would be a huge drop for me! I feel like I'm out of the wardrobe building stage now, so I ought to be able to manage an annual&nbsp;item count limit, but I'm resisting it. Not sure why!&nbsp;So for this year I'm doing 1 in/1 out, which does make me pickier at least (I'm wondering if this month will also see me bring home 5-6 pieces),&nbsp;and next year I'll probably graduate to a limit like you. I think your template could be very useful to me as well, although I'd want to tweak it a bit obviously. Lots to ponder, as I go run some errands!</p> <p>Jewell, you might be interested in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ejvc.wordpress.com/seasonal-6pac-collections/">this sewing blog</a>'s '6 pac' wardrobe building strategy: the idea is to create a mini-capsule every season of 6 clothing items. The focus is on neutrals as building blocks to support your closet, and in the beginning at least she's very into 'column of colour' looks,&nbsp;but if you've already got your neutrals covered, you could re-imagine it in other ways too! It made me realise I'd like to have 1 of each of my favourite categories in grey &amp; navy (&amp; now taupe too), which makes my wardrobe function very nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155985 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 21:29:21 +0000 Gigi 1155985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool idea! I like how you are able to think about your wardrobe in so many different ways. I take it all in because I never know when I might need it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155930 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:17:33 +0000 Lyn D. 1155930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mo!<br />This is what I have been aiming for ever since you began writing your posts about what we actually need and get to wear each season.<br />I have reached similar conclusions about the number of new items I am comfortable purchasing each month/year.<br />2014 is the start of putting this plan into action, although I have had to 'carry-over' a few out of season buys from last year, so I will be hopefully be actually purchasing&nbsp;even less than 24 this year, all being well.<br />I also needed to establish my style descriptors/goals to prepare for this second stage of 'wardrobe maintenance/ upkeep'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155915 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:54:05 +0000 Mo 1155915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, guys, glad you enjoy some of my numerical insights. &nbsp;<br />Jewell, yes! &nbsp;I debated calling it a seasonal capsule, but that seemed a bit of a stretch. &nbsp;But certainly it's more than one outfit, if not a full blown capsule. &nbsp;<br />Suz, interestingly I think I could only get here after a year or two of more concentrated buying to overhaul the wardrobe. &nbsp;Not sure I could start from scratch on such limited buying. &nbsp;But then, I'm not a minimalist <br />It's perfect for me for updating and keeping things current, though!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155902 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:36:13 +0000 Suz 1155902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is <b>SUPER</b> useful, Mo. Thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p>As someone who's been on what sometimes feels like a nonstop buying spree for the past few years just building a closet from scratch, it is <b>SO</b> reassuring to know that I can pretty much move forward by thinking in terms of "a new outfit per season." It's a really useful way to look at it. For me, I think the turnover would be just about perfect -- things would be wearing out and/ or feeling dated just as I was ready to replace them. The cycle of in-out would be manageable.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with what Jewell said as well -- this would be great information for someone trying to build a "capsule" wardrobe from scratch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155840 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:48:53 +0000 abc 1155840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your brainy analytical posts! </p> <p>Yet another nugget to suggest I need to slow way down with my shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155833 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:41:06 +0000 Jewell 1155833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm back to add that this break down could prove extremely useful for someone trying to build a remixable wardrobe. For example, if the shopper chooses a color palette for purchases, then 4 or more outfits could be created from a single season's 1 topper, 2 shirts, 1 bottom, 1 shoe, and 1 accessory. Go a step further and combine two seasons (like spring and summer) by shopping within the same palette and they'd have three times as many potential outfits at the very least. The crazy side of me wants to create a visual to illustrate this idea- lol </p> <p>I also like that this breakdown could be adapted for more or less purchases. For a 12 in 12 plan, just combine seasons: spring/summer and fall/winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155782 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:56:15 +0000 Anonymous 1155782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these posts. &nbsp;So informative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155780 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:54:20 +0000 Vildy 1155780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What amazing instincts you have. (are you sure you're not that elusive Frenchwoman that everyone's been hunting for all over the internet all these years?)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155778 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:51:37 +0000 shedev 1155778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your analysis Mo. I'm on a 24 plan too, but I've really only thought it out seasonally. For Jan-March, I'm focusing on things to wear in spring. If I see something I really like, I will buy out of season though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155773 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:40:25 +0000 Mo 1155773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jewell, I do include replacements. &nbsp;I have a new white tee (to upgrade the one that's showing a few seasons' wear)&nbsp;on my list this year for instance as one of my 8 shirts. &nbsp;I don't stick strictly to the guidelines no matter what. &nbsp;A closet is fluid, and surprise sales can change things up (like buying the Spiegel leather jacket last fall days before I moved to FL!). &nbsp;But this is a very good framework for me and I don't stray too far. &nbsp;Underpinnings and loungewear I don't include on the list (or workout wear, etc.).<br />It makes my closet work for me much better. &nbsp;;) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155771 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:37:04 +0000 Jewell 1155771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! I love these wardrobe analyses of yours. If you've been spreading purchases out this way, then you're an absolute genius. I might use this breakdown to take another look at my shopping lists for the year. I know off the top of my head that I have way more than four pairs of shoes planned for the year. </p> <p>Another question: Do you include replacements for worn out items in your 24 item limit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155769 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:34:55 +0000 Adelfa 1155769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love this. Last night I just returned to my 33 spreadsheets after a break of a couple of months. It really helps me to be able to have a structure by which to conceptualize what I wear and what I buy.... terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155767 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:34:46 +0000 Liz A. 1155767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha you're cute when you're Analytical Mo :)</p> <p>No, I like your analyses. I can only aspire to have a stable enough closet some day. With less than a year on ylf, I'm still in flux. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/24---numbers-again-for-fun#post-1155762 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 16:26:26 +0000 Mo 1155762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I was lying in bed trying to fall asleep last night I was thinking about my closet, as I often do. &nbsp;Usually I try and imagine an outfit for the next day, which I was. &nbsp;But also I was ruminating on the purchase rate and size of my closet. &nbsp;I know, I've gone over this before. &nbsp;But something else struck me.<br />I've decided that roughly 24 pieces each year is a purchase rate I can live with. &nbsp;Gives me enough newness while not letting my closet spin out of control. &nbsp;Also this turns over my closet in 5 or&nbsp;6 years, wear and purge rates being equal. That equates to about an item every other week.<br />&nbsp;<br />I was also thinking on what categories I'm buying in, and how much. &nbsp;For instance, 8 shirts, 4 shoes, etc etc.<br />This is the part that struck me - seasonally, these numbers equate to an outfit head to toe. &nbsp;Here's what I mean: &nbsp;8 shirts means 2 each for spring, summer, fall, and winter. &nbsp;4 shoes means one pair for each season. &nbsp;Sandals for summer, flats for fall, boots in winter, heels or espadrilles maybe in spring.&nbsp;Then I add one bottom: pants for winter, skirt for spring, shorts for summer, maybe another skirt or a dress for fall. &nbsp;Buy a coat for winter, jacket for spring, light sweater for summer, heavy sweater for fall. &nbsp;You get where I'm going? &nbsp;Add the accessory (hat for summer, scarf for winter, bag in spring, fab belt in fall for instance).</p> <p>Head to toe each season you have:<br />1 topper<br />2 shirts<br />1 bottom<br />1 shoe<br />1 accessory</p> <p>x 4 seasons =&nbsp;24. &nbsp;</p> <p>So I've been equally spreading my purchases through the seasons with this number to create full outfits&nbsp;without even realizing it. &nbsp;Awesome!</p> <p>Yeah, I know it might not get your motor running quite like it did mine, but in case you share the analytical geeky gene, I thought I'd share &nbsp; </p>