https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:27:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2090121 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:41:54 +0000 Elizabeth P 2090121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking I'd do this as well, before I saw your challenge.&nbsp; So consider me in!&nbsp; For me it's more about not shopping than shopping my closet, as I have a large wardrobe (ie I need to break the habit, I have lots to wear).&nbsp; I may extend this to the rest of the season... or year even.&nbsp; Will ponder this in the next couple of months. I have decided that 2020 is the year to (start to) get control over many cluttered parts of my life.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2089992 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:42:40 +0000 DonnaF 2089992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in! Actually, since my wardrobe is in such good shape, I should shop my closet for the whole year or at most do one in, one out — or better yet, one out before one in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2089901 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:47:39 +0000 Momo 2089901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will do it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2089900 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:46:10 +0000 nemosmom 2089900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Kate - YES! determining what you have is a big step! Make a cup of tea (or coffee), put on some good music (or your favorite podcast), and tackle that monster!</div><div><br /></div><div>VintageDawn - love your idea of a no-online shopping pledge. And, I hear you on those items you seem to be saving - I do the same thing!!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2089872 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:17:48 +0000 Kate 2089872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to shop my closet. My only problem is, I don’t know what all is IN my closet. I see I need to take a deep breath, tackle the closet monster and lay off online sales. So, from now to the end of January, I can at least pledge to shop no more. Maybe I can get through my closet by month’s end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2089863 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:05:13 +0000 VintageDawn 2089863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in with the caveat that I've been on the hunt for a while for a for a pair of casual shoes like fashion-y sneakers (like the Ecco's, etc.), but I'd like to&nbsp; commit my self to only buying them if I buy them in person, no ordering online this month for me.&nbsp; &nbsp;This means it's pretty unlikely I'll buy them since I don't have plans to be anywhere near a mall (2+ hrs away), but there is a local shoe store I'm going to look in.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm so sure I don't need anything else and shopping my closet would help me get the habit of wearing so many of those clothes I seems to be saving for something, It would also give me a chance to really note the holes in my wardrobe right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088168 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 07:00:50 +0000 Kari 2088168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And actually, just got 2 of my sports bras on sale, so there’s that ticked off. Barring any body changes or a need for new running shoes, it’s only going to be a rain jacket suitable for running and hiking. My goal is to hold out until NAS. I just donated a lot of clothes, refreshed a few things, edited a lot, gifted all of my earrings because my skin hasn’t tolerated piercings for about 6 years. Got a new pair of glasses. (Possibly a second pair of prescription sunglasses for running in 2020 but that will hit insurance.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088164 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:07:39 +0000 Suz 2088164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in, unless I decide to buy that coat I've been watching. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088124 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:59:38 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2088124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of a no repeat month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088095 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:45:20 +0000 nemosmom 2088095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Windchime - I hope you find your boots!&nbsp; You could always leave the month open for the boots. However it works for you!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>bonnie - trying to identify holes is a goal for me, too. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sarah - how wonderful to have clarity around your holes and priorities! And YES to seizing the opportunity at thrift. Please come share your outfit labs; identifying what works together to make you feel fab is the point!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088083 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:42:35 +0000 SarahD8 2088083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great idea, nemosmom. I look forward to following and cheering you on.</p> <p>I am not planning to do a no-shop because after all my recent analysis I have the clearest view I have ever had of wardrobe holes and priorities, and one characteristic of secondhand shopping is that it must be done very opportunistically!</p> <p>That said, one thing I’ve realized recently is that my best strategy for dressing well day by day is outfit labs to get a handle on what works well together in advance of staring at my closet in the morning. So, I hope to get the time to do some outfit labs, which is shopping my closet in a certain sense— so i appreciate you organizing this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088079 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:28:05 +0000 Bonnie 2088079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm planning a no shop month for January, too. Participating in a SYC challenge might help me stick to my resolution. I feel like my wardrobe is in a really good place but maybe a bit larger than I would like. SYC would let me know if I have any wardrobe holes and allow me to focus on what I have rather than what I want. Count me in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088071 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:10:34 +0000 Windchime 2088071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to add white ankle boots to my wardrobe in the very near future. &nbsp;If that happens by Dec. 31, I can do SYC for January and February, too, for that matter. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088064 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:49:33 +0000 nemosmom 2088064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - what about challenging yourself to a no repeat jewelry/accessory month? However you decide to limit yourself, I am happy to help support you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088061 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:28:50 +0000 notsaf 2088061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@TG, that is very few pieces indeed! I repeat a lot and was surprised that I got up to about 40 this month (counting bags and shoes, but not other accessories). Not bored though! Let's see how January goes, since my wardrobe here is very small. Still, there are a few deep winter pieces I haven't been wearing yet. Excited for the challenge, and for continuing to keep track of wears in finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january/page/2#post-2088058 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:41:21 +0000 Janet 2088058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely, I believe that necessities like underwear and even workout gear should not count. I may need to pick up a new pair of running shoes in the next month or so, and I would not count that. </p> <p>Someone hold me accountable on a jewelry and accessory SYC. I have so many and need to keep wearing a variety, without being tempted to buy more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088057 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:29:38 +0000 nemosmom 2088057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Suntiger - yay!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sal - yes! I am hoping to find focus! Good luck finding your replacement dresses!</div><div><br /></div><div>Kari - Yay! You already have your list planned for the first half of the year?! That is fantastic!</div><div><br /></div><div>Shevia - you could make exceptions for thrifting. Let's see those toppers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenni - undies should not count!</div><div><br /></div><div>Liesbeth - oooh another fabber to shop vicariously through! Have fun with your friend!</div><div><br /></div><div>notsaf - yay! You have an enviable wardrobe. Excited to see your WIWs!</div><div><br /></div><div>TG - 33 for a month seems like a really workable number. And my goodness, you've spanned so many different types of occasions!&nbsp; I found myself feeling like I had been repeating outfits and boredom browsing, (which I know usually leads to buying) and I had to put the brakes on. Last January/February I hit that deep winter slump where I hated everything in my closet and I have to wonder if it's because I wasn't forcing myself to get creative with lesser-worn pieces...?<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088055 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:38:53 +0000 Helena 2088055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom, your observation about wearing the same pieces and feeling in a rut had me doing some counting. I wore a total of 33 pieces this December (this includes what I plan to wear the next couple of days) - including accessories, shoes, purse and outerwear. I'd be surprised if I wore many different pieces in November.&nbsp;</p> <p>This also accommodates two trips the the theatre, Xmas eve and day, NYE, and a coupld of evening outings with friends.&nbsp;I have not been a bit bored yet (maybe no time to be bored?)</p> <p>I'm really curious to see if I choose different pieces in January and if boredom kicks in. Thanks SO much for starting this; it's going to be such an interesting learning experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088046 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:19:43 +0000 notsaf 2088046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I'm in! AND I'll also *try* to remember to take daily WIW's during the month as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088035 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:41:34 +0000 Liesbeth 2088035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing others do this, but I already have a shopping trip with my friend planned so will pass </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088032 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:24:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I might try NM. Hopefully the underwear on my wish list, which may go on sale, wouldn’t break it would it?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088024 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:19:02 +0000 Jaime 2088024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I definitely plan to shop my coat closet in January. It is just cold enough for me to wear all my coats and the last thing I need is to add anything new. But I can't completely promise to give up something amazing at the thrift store . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088018 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:57:35 +0000 Kari 2088018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. My wardrobe is in great shape so unless something changes, the only clothing purchases I’ll make from January-June will be sports bras/bras, a rain jacket for hiking to replace the one I lost, and potentially replacement running shoes if I need them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2088016 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:20:37 +0000 Sal 2088016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might watch from the sides. I had a ban for November and December so I am ready to look out for a couple of pieces. I have two dresses that might only get a couple more wears each due to wearing out so I am going to eye replacements.</p> <p>I do find the ban for a month really useful to focus on what is and isn’t working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2087984 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 23:55:54 +0000 Anonymous 2087984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely could use some things for winter still, but I don't tend to shop much in cold weather. We'll see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2087982 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 23:54:26 +0000 nemosmom 2087982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxana - yay! Excited to see your luxe looks next month!</p> <p>Cindy - I am in the same boat. I don’t want to shop ANY more until I wear what I have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2087979 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 23:51:16 +0000 cindysmith 2087979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I probably NEED to join in, because I just bought clothes even though I feel like my wardrobe is in a good place. I need help LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2087960 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:33:50 +0000 Roxanna 2087960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in too! I’m on pause with my shopping and I want to wear all the things I love in my closet... so this is perfect! Excited to be joining </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2087956 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:22:29 +0000 nemosmom 2087956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Synne - join as much or as little as you like! There are no rules!</div><div><br /></div><div>Bridgie - yay!</div><div><br /></div><div>SUsie - oof, I don't want to think about spring/summer :(&nbsp; Hot weather is the hardest for me to dress for! I love your idea of a 'favorites' capsule for the next two months! What did you include? Did you move the rest of your less-loved pieces out of your closet?<br /></div><br /><div>FI - I'm not imposing any rules for anyone; for myself it's no shopping for the month of January and challenging myself to wear pieces I haven't worn yet this season. I looked back at my WIWs and I've been wearing the exact same 38 pieces since before October. No wonder I feel like I'm in a rut!</div><div><br /></div><div>StyleFan - Shopping at the centres sounds amazing - and your wardrobe is really clicking lately! Can I shop vicariously through you?? ;)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january#post-2087946 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:13:45 +0000 Style Fan 2087946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to pass.&nbsp; There are so many great pieces out there that I like and that does not happen very often.&nbsp; And we are going to major shopping centres in the next month.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>