https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314918 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:34:14 +0000 Sal 2314918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds very effective and what a clear out! I have a couple of pieces that I think are winter but are actually spring and fall only - mostly for me it’s to do with the footwear it works with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314890 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:46:28 +0000 Anonymous 2314890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have an editing method that works for you. &nbsp;I plan to try it with too many things for hot summer weather which so far we have not had . &nbsp;Global warming mat change that. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314621 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:50:52 +0000 unfrumped 2314621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that is HUGE! And will pave the way for further discernment.</p> <p>I hear you on 3/4 sleeve cashmere. Talbots, I blame you! And some EF.<br /> I have kept a gray and a burgundy 3/4 sleeve cashmere to wear with midi skirts because I have that color palette going on. Makes a 2- piece one piece plus go with print skirts. But have laid down law against buying any new!</p> <p>I similarly streamlined base layers to the few that felt the best during all day- wear, because now I’m more likely to take them for winter travel capsules, and the occasional use with thinner pants for going out, or occasion. when only certain pant silhouettes will do, but it’s cold. . At home I tend to wear warmer actual bottoms than multiple layers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314599 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:58:59 +0000 Suz 2314599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say you did really well. You figured out what is no longer essential to your new lifestyle and what has been missing, and you got rid of a lot of items you no longer need! Nice visual method of tracking, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I found that keeping track of what I was wearing prompted me to ask myself tough questions about what I wasn't wearing. Why, why, why? Sometimes the answer was easy. It didn't work for this particular year's weather. Sometimes it was more complicated -- I didn't really have the right compliments for it to make it work. (as per <b>Angie's</b> comment). Sometimes the fit was off and I didn't want to acknowledge it. Sometimes I didn't want to pass something along because I had paid a lot when purchasing and did not feel I'd got sufficient wear from it -- even though it wasn't making me happy any longer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway -- my editing continues. I am adding to my "retire" pile day by day.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314537 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:26:14 +0000 Tanya 2314537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your rack tracking method, super clever!&nbsp; And you learned a lot and edit a lot out as well - I'd say this is a very successful.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, great tactic to get a sweater from men's department.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314528 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:57:45 +0000 Bijou 2314528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Editing out 38 items is a real accomplishment! Your rolling rack looks fabulous, with some lovely items there. It sounds like your Q1 has been a real success. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314137 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 01:21:26 +0000 BlueJay 2314137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I would like a rolling rail so I could do this too! (I love the "rainbow" of colour starting on the left side of the rail!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314117 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:25:16 +0000 Angie 2314117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*applause*</p> <p>YOU DID SO WELL! Fably organized.&nbsp;</p> <p>Impressed with the edit, <b>Roberta</b> :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you have a maxi coat? I've found that REALLY keeps me warm with high shaft boots and cropped pants in Winter. (No skin showing). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314101 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:04:22 +0000 Indigoprint 2314101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I sort of thought that but since I am kind of a newbie I do not remember seeing it used before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314100 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:01:55 +0000 kkards 2314100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I tracked this would be how I’d do it. &nbsp;&nbsp;<div>What an easy way to see what works what doesn’t and what the holes are. &nbsp;And good for you for doing the work&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314094 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:23:32 +0000 Carla 2314094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>…as in Q1 = first quarter (3 months) of the year…</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314062 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:58:17 +0000 Bonnie 2314062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! I really like your new additions. I'm guessing that the Q refers to quarter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314061 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:46:55 +0000 Indigoprint 2314061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wondering cuz a few people have used it..what does Q refer to? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314059 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:14:18 +0000 Anonymous 2314059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a nice tidy closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314053 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:02:47 +0000 Barbara Diane 2314053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an accomplishment! And you learned a lot. Time well spent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314052 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:01:18 +0000 Carla 2314052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea for evaluating what you use! Great visual reinforcement. 38 items moved out sounds thorough to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314050 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:57:47 +0000 Helena 2314050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did great ... That's a substantial weed-out and maybe having that extra breathing room will allow you to notice and use the pieces you really like but don't wear a lot? Love this methodology! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-q1-assessment-and-lazy-tracking#post-2314041 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:19:38 +0000 Roberta 2314041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have plenty of excuses for not tracking my wears - "too many items" sums up most of them. But I do have a rolling rail under my guest bed, so this year I assembled it. I moved an item there after one or two wears just to see how it worked out. Just "regular" clothes, not gear (which I also have too much of).</p> <p>Pic1 is the rail after three months (see all the stripey things?) Ten sweaters are tucked away in the guest dresser.&nbsp;<br />Pic 2 is what's left in my closet (some dresses and blazers on the right side unseen. So many sweaters left!</p> <p>What I learned: <ul> <li>I had several pairs of pants in the winter closet that really weren't for cold weather - too cropped or too light in fabric.</li> <li>I have a dozen long sleeve tees in a rainbow of colors. These were often worn under blazers at work.</li> <li>I have a billion Cuddl Duds in every sleeve length and neckline. Again, for work, where my office could be frosty.</li> <li>I have two pairs of pants that need a long sleeve navy sweater (finds below). Nothing I own seems to be quite right with them. (I have perfect short sleeve tops for warmer weather.)</li> <li>I'd much rather wear dresses over jeans than leggings! Who knew! Again, I have leggings in every color of the dark rainbow.</li> </ul> What I did: <ul> <li>Picked three of the Cuddl Duds to keep (I just love that name).</li> <li>Kept two of the long sleeve tees (orange and navy).</li> <li>Bought a men's navy sweater from Banana Republic. Y'all, it is NICE.</li> <li>Weeded 38 items in all: boots, coats, clothing, etc. Giving the side eye to those 3/4 sleeve cashmere sweaters and leggings.&nbsp;</li> </ul> In summary, I didn't do as thorough a job clearing out my work wardrobe as I thought. It was really hard to give up some of those Boden jackets this year. :-)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I also bought some new things, but this post is long enough already. Thanks for reading! Does anyone need leggings? </p>