https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:08:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1317225 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:13:27 +0000 Susie 1317225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, I purge pretty regularly so there is no longer anything in my closet that I flat out don't want to wear anymore. </p> <p>I do know that I always tend to favor the newer things so probably 3/4 of the first round picks were purchased this year. When it's time to choose the next group, it will be interesting to see which pieces didn't make either cut...I probably need to review those and make sure they are still keepers (though some of them are better for cooler weather). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1317174 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:06:03 +0000 amiable 1317174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great experiment, and fun to keep up with you on it. &nbsp;I think I may be the opposite of you - I have just enough creativity to work with limited options and have lots of fun, but not enough to handle too many options - it just overwhelms me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1317156 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:37:41 +0000 Alassë 1317156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for updating us, Susie!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1317120 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:21:45 +0000 rachylou 1317120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am finding this exercise of yours very enjoyable. Your closet looks really good.</p> <p>I am wondering, looking at the "off" set ... if anything stands out now as not belonging to your style...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316975 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:21:55 +0000 Susie 1316975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I've shown is almost all of my "real" clothes, with the exception of about 25 pieces that are strictly cool fall/winter items (like cashmere sweaters). I could fit those pieces in my closet but I like to put things away when they are out of season as they seem more fresh to me when I bring them out again. Then there's formal/cocktail pieces, pajamas, coats, and bathing suits but those things obviously aren't for everyday wear!</p> <p>With the 20 weekday outfits, I haven't repeated anything. I even included enough jeans to have a different pair for each Friday. (I'm sure that the difference in the jeans and my multiple pairs of black pants are probably only recognizable to me but that's ok!) </p> <p>With the casual stuff, I have repeated because I am treating that as a capsule and just choosing from the limited number of tops and bottoms that I included. </p> <p>My current 4 weeks run through August 10. At that point it is still really hot here and will be for a good part of September. So I think my next plan will be for the 6 week period from August 11 through September 21. I plan to choose 15 outfits and repeat each twice. For casual wear, I will stick with the capsule plan and will probably stick with most of the same pieces.</p> <p>For the 15 work outfits, I will focus on the things that are more summery. I will use some of the items that didn't get used for this 4 weeks plus repeat some that did, especially those that are lighter weight or short-sleeved. </p> <p>I still like the idea of putting together outfits, based on my favorite one or two ways to wear something. I would rather repeat something I really like than change something just so that it's worn a different way...I guess I'm just not all that creative! And I love how easy it is to get dressed in the morning. Plus I still get some choice each day when I pick my shoes and bag.</p> <p>I feel planning outfits is giving me a good sense of how large a wardrobe I really need based on how often I am comfortable repeating. (And based on photos of what is being worn in a month's time!) It will be interesting to see if I can happily repeat after 3 weeks or if I am more comfortable after 4. </p> <p>Thanks for humoring me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316878 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:09:48 +0000 Angie 1316878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks great, Susie. Are there any repeats from the last round apart from the jeans?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316856 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:49:55 +0000 CocoLion 1316856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am trying something similar right now. &nbsp;But my clothes do not look as neat and beautiful as yours!&nbsp; I don't have a closet, just a couple of metal racks from Lowe's. &nbsp;I think mine came to 34 pieces in 34 days. &nbsp;I am starting a new capsule in September, when I will have more need for smart attire. &nbsp;I have a very low need in August, I'm not going anywhere except work. &nbsp;I'll make sure to keep following your posts to see how you like this experiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316843 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:33:07 +0000 Windchime 1316843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your closet is beautiful! I love your organized hangers. I'm looking forward to reading about your experience with a monthly capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316841 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:32:24 +0000 Suz 1316841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your capsule wardrobe looks about the size of my summer wardrobe -- though I have some stuff on shelves and drawers also.&nbsp;</p> <p>It seems as if the experiment is working! But I agree with Gigi. Don' purge from the "boutique" too quickly!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316834 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:22:47 +0000 gardenchick 1316834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow..inspiringly neat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316773 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:51:57 +0000 Anonymous 1316773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316763 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:33:59 +0000 crutcher 1316763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very orderly and well done...I could go to that closet with a list and pack for you for a week...smile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316751 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:55:33 +0000 jenanded 1316751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks beautiful... and sounds practical... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316723 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:02:37 +0000 LAR101 1316723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you are organizing your closet into a monthly&nbsp;capsule.<br />I love how it organizes your wardrobe and style. &nbsp;<br />All the extra clothing then can be sorted as special occasion, occasional mood,&nbsp;repeats, or not-in-love ect.<br />Thanks for sharing this.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316720 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:40:46 +0000 Gigi 1316720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like your experiment is coming along. :)</p> <p>About pics 3-6...do you think that when fall comes, you will be drawn to a different color palette? I would hate for you to purge stuff now and then find that you weren't wearing it only because of the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/4-week-closet#post-1316448 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:10:00 +0000 Susie 1316448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I chose the clothes to use for my 'outfits project' (20 outfits for 4 weeks), I rearranged some of my closet to hang things together. And I took photos of the stuff that I am using. - photos 1 (skirts, tops and casual items) and 2 (pants and dresses.)</p> <p>And if I would use just those items and mix and match them, I think I could dress for 3 months or more. </p> <p>The rest of the photos show all of the other stuff I have. Yikes! So if I add the few pieces that I am still considering, I better be ready to practice one in, one or more out! </p>