https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:35:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1092948 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:03:37 +0000 Lyn D. 1092948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good work Deborah!<br />I like Ebay too and usually start my auctions at $5-$10.<br />I am only holding on to 1 unworn item at the moment, but as I have the space I am giving it another 12 months before I purge.<br />Tending to hold new season purges for that season, but things that I am unhappy with at the end of their season go straight away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1092936 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:58:26 +0000 jurocha 1092936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel sorry for the dots, as I am a dots lover. But I am happy to hear you never regret your wardrobe clearance. Way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087683 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 02:47:07 +0000 rae 1087683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five! Love a good purge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087675 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 02:39:38 +0000 Jaime 1087675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your no nonsense approach! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087630 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:48:54 +0000 amiable 1087630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to Go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087526 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:05:43 +0000 Beth Ann 1087526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned things that were pretty, fit well, and were well priced because they didn't suit my overall wardrobe plan.&nbsp; Can that be some sort of "honorary culling?"</p> <p>I'm giving you the Diva cheer,........"Brava......Brava........" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087516 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:42:52 +0000 Lisa 1087516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo!&nbsp; Looks like a very successful session! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087499 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:25:11 +0000 karymk 1087499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laughing because I am culling today as well....I pulled out all the summery colors and put them in another closet. Pitched&nbsp;anything too ruffly or girlie in the consignment pile, along with things I thought I was wild for but didn't work out.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have way too many coats for a person who lives in Los Angeles, so I am going to put some away in the attic and sell the lower end ones. &nbsp;It's a cruel trick of nature that coats are my favorite thing to buy and I don't really need more than a few trenches in different colors. </p> <p>Treat yourself to a little glass of vino when you're done. &nbsp;I will toast you and you can toast me! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087226 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:29:17 +0000 Suz 1087226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go, Deborah! Brilliant job here. I love reading your rationale and process. I have not done any e-baying because I didn't think my stuff would interest anyone, really -- most of what I am culling is still older stuff I got on consignment in the first place. But as I continue I may have to look into it. For now I am content to re-consign or give to a friend (or donate). But I absolutely share your enthusiasm for the well-edited closet. It makes my life so much happier when I don't have items in there that only drag me down.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087221 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:24:21 +0000 Kristin L 1087221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo Deborah! I wish I had your purging attitude.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087219 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:20:45 +0000 Jewell 1087219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go, Deborah! I have plans to do the same at the conclusion of the November challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087141 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:32:45 +0000 Anonymous 1087141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job Deborah! Doesn't it feel great? Just the other day I moved that one printed blouse that I'm not loving over to my husband's side of the closet (purge-a-tory) and I felt a sense of visual relief wash over me. All of the sudden I wondered if that blouse&nbsp;had been holding my style&nbsp;back. As in: am I really that tired of my pencil skirts, or did I just keep trying to pair the frumpy blouse with them and coming up with an outfit&nbsp;fail? Sometimes I really stumble around trying to figure out&nbsp;<i>why</i> I'm stuck, and getting a not-quite-right wardrobe item OUT of the closet can bring instant clarity. That's why I'm such a huge proponent of the ruthless cull.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for sharing your Ebay approach. I've often wondered if it was worth the trouble to set up an account with them, but&nbsp;I rarely have anything really good to get rid of&nbsp;and am content to take what the consignment store will give me for now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087134 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:24:33 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1087134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW!&nbsp; &nbsp; I wish I had that kind of rip-the-bandaid-off ability to purge!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087127 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:09:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1087127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You GO girl!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087067 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:29:24 +0000 Deborah 1087067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lantana, the skirts are one I have worn once to a daytime wedding, an old Jacqui E black straight skirt and a grey winter pencil with ruffle. I haven't wanted to wear any of these over the past 12 months so out they go.</p> <p>Then there are four dresses. One is too conservative and not the best grey for me, another is not a great fit or cut for me, another is a great Ponti dress but I'm over it..it just doesn't fit my style persona and then a newish tunic that is too big and isn't my best grey.</p> <p>Three jackets...one has a better replacement. The red one looks dated to me and I never feel good wearing it, and one was a mistake on that the colour is great but the cut not flattering.</p> <p>Then there are some blouses that I just haven't been wearing...I'm over patterns:)</p> <p>So what I ask myself is:</p> <p>Has it been worn in the last 12 months?<br /> How do I feel when I wear it?<br /> And do I feel it reflects my style persona/goals?</p> <p>I can honestly say I have never regretted any of my purging:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087043 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:06:12 +0000 Lantana 1087043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... and I don't recognize any of these pieces meaning - ? you have not been wearing them for a while?<br /> Just wondering what your cull rationale is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087039 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:59:22 +0000 RunswithDolphins 1087039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your "no holding zone" policy.&nbsp; Tough love! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087037 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:35:10 +0000 Deborah 1087037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise I never start at 99 cents. The lowest for me is $5.00. I figure it's 5.00 in my pocket ;). And the fees are pretty reasonable. I'm discerning about what I put on ebay. Labels and known brands sell well for me. I'm constantly surprised at what people buy. I generally relist multiple times if an item doesn't sell first time as it seems to be about the right person seeing it at the right time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087034 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:28:03 +0000 CocoLion 1087034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's interesting about the dress form. &nbsp;I can imagine that would be helpful to sell things. &nbsp;I too tend to start low but then I think about my time and what I would net after eBay fees, and I wonder. &nbsp;Do you have a minimum where you say, if I can't sell this for $x it's better to donate it? &nbsp;For example, I've toyed with the idea of a $5 or $10 threshold. &nbsp;Or -- is that silly because you never know? &nbsp;One more question -- do you start at 99 cents? &nbsp;Ebay recommends it in the US but then I end up selling things for, like $2.29 and feel like I've wasted time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087031 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:23:01 +0000 Deborah 1087031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise I start low;). I have a dress form and I fit my clothes to it for photos. I think it's crucial to present the clothes well. The more I do it, the quicker the process. My theory is people are generally looking for bargain;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087029 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:17:55 +0000 CocoLion 1087029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am impressed. &nbsp;Do you have any eBay tricks? &nbsp;I feel like it takes me such a long time to photograph, edit, measure, write up etc. &nbsp;The time it takes deters me from wanting to list things. &nbsp;Do you start high or low? &nbsp;Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087026 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:01:12 +0000 Deborah 1087026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No holding zone. Straight from wardrobe to eBay </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1087025 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:55:54 +0000 jayne 1087025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>did those items sit in prgatory awhile? or did they go direct from active to out?&nbsp; I have 6-7 items in the orphanage right now but seem to be ok with them staying there.&nbsp; I wonder if one day I'll just be triggered and out they go?&nbsp; <br />I have done alot, a whole lot, of purging the last years and maybe out of 150 items out, 3-4 I regret. So now I seem to want to wait purging before I pull the trigger.&nbsp; Was wondering about your process? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1086995 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:36:17 +0000 deb 1086995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are comforter cover twins. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1086993 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:27:20 +0000 lyn* 1086993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whee! You're so ruthless it makes me want to cackle - in a good way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quick-cull#post-1086987 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:08:59 +0000 Deborah 1086987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Culling is becoming quicker and at more regular intervals. And I think I'm becoming more brutal; ). 30 mins and 16 items have been voted out of my closet ... *happy sigh* </p>