https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 06:41:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515708 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:40:35 +0000 Isabel 515708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheryl, she IS amazing at putting stuff together ! Whoever "she" may be.</p> <p>I usually have about 80% of what is listed and I am going back to some it as I start over....but I just have no need or desire for a turtleneck, for example. These things, for me, are always great starting points. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515707 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:37:54 +0000 Anonymous 515707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Laura, I just love lists! I like how comprehensive this one was. I used to feel bad because I didn't have everything on a list, but now I just use them to see what I really need that I may have forgotten about. I need to make my OWN list for SAHM's in a hot climate....then I can tick the boxes of all of my own customized choices.....ahhhhh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515486 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:09:15 +0000 qfbrenda 515486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I couldn't get the pages "print" button to work, but I used the "file" "print" option on Firefox and it printed fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515484 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:05:36 +0000 qfbrenda 515484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! Of course I don't agree with it 100%, but I'm a list lover and find these things inspiring.</p> <p>Mamapicklejuice, you might try copying and pasting the writing onto a document in Word or in your email program. Then print from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515478 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:02:59 +0000 Makrame 515478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like reading lists like that but, like others, I find that a lot of items on the list I either don't need or don't want because they are not the most flattering or versatile for me. It is actually quite instructive to read the list and then see what works or does not work for individual styles.</p> <p>For example, they use a lot of neutral colors for the list (white, black etc.) but for me bright colors work better. So I don't need more than one white shirt (which I have), whereas the list has two shirts + white blouse. I would also not get a black turtleneck. Most knits on the list (black tank, white and black t-shirts etc.) are not bad to have but I find that thin knits is general, especially in solid colors, are not the most versatile items for an apple. </p> <p>Anyway, it's always interesting to look at these lists. Thanks, Laura! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515474 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:59:59 +0000 cheryl 515474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I check that site first thing every morning. I am in awe of the combos she puts together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515459 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:37:23 +0000 Isabel 515459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, have you ever checked out <a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.theviviennefiles.com</a> ? I really like her idea of the crazy 8s, where she picks 8 pieces as the core for a small wardrobe. She has several examples on her site.</p> <p><a href="http://theviviennefiles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://theviviennefiles.blogspot.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515399 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:27:54 +0000 Kappy 515399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>According to that list, I still need quite a few things. But I wouldn't wear some of the choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515397 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:23:23 +0000 Isabel 515397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MP _ I am printing right now......</p> <p>Laura ! Thank you, I am starting almost from scratch, how timely ! I am also amazed at how long the list is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515393 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:54 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 515393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it but I can't print it! Anyone else having this problem?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515387 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:09:30 +0000 rachylou 515387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love lists like these. I'm way overboard when it comes to clothing and need to pare back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515366 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:45:44 +0000 Suz 515366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NIce, Laura. Thanks for sharing. </p> <p>Quite interesting how MANY items seem necessary, even by Real Simple! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515268 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:55:19 +0000 cheryl 515268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the link. I love articles like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515195 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:45:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 515195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great - thanks Laura. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515154 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:03:39 +0000 Lyrebirdgully 515154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very interesting and thought-provoking list, Rhubarbgirl, thanks for posting it.<br /> I counted 24 items in the list that I do not own - and incidentally, would never wish to own - mainly because they would look so unflattering on me. It all goes to show how a list of "basics" will still strongly reflect the writer's shape and personal style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515118 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:32:26 +0000 Lantana 515118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neat, thanks. It's all helpful for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-wardrobe-basics-list#post-515105 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:54:15 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 515105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just ran across <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/clothing/wardrobe-basics/wardrobe-basics-checklist-00000000000952/index.html">this post from Real Simple</a> which is a wardrobe essentials list - but a much more realistic one than most, with seasonal variations. I think this could be a really helpful tool for anyone who's rebuilding their wardrobe, or needs to evaluate where they are and what they need. I don't agree with 100% of the items but most seem spot on. </p>