https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:23:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117936 Fri, 01 May 2020 22:08:30 +0000 Jenni NZ 2117936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fantastic. I aspire to a smaller wardrobe, mine is still too big despite trying so hard to wear everything in it. During our lockdown ( which hasn’t been a full one for me since I still went out to work 3 days a week) I have been trying to only wear the tops that didn’t yet have 30 wears. Pants too, but they mostly meet that number sooner. I have bought only the one pair of loafers since 7 December and still having trouble wearing everything! But I like everything else so will not edit just for the sake of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117899 Fri, 01 May 2020 19:41:06 +0000 Jenn 2117899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, isn't it satisfying to bring in something new and have it become an immediate workhorse? I love that feeling!</p> <p>I'm a little sad about the cognac leather jacket, since it was such a signature piece, but clothing has a lifespan, and sometimes it's just time for a beloved item to go. Onward, as Angie would say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117779 Fri, 01 May 2020 02:50:03 +0000 Jaime 2117779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit deserves to be a favorite - it is perfect on you! I think I will borrow your hair inspo if you don't mind. #4 my be my long lost hair twin . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117666 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:41:23 +0000 Style Fan 2117666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is WOW!&nbsp; I have a lot of love for that one too.&nbsp; I don`t track wears but I do keep a list of my wardrobe pieces.&nbsp; I find that extremely helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117665 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:40:52 +0000 Angie 2117665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those short curly cuts are going to be sublime on you! Just like the new striped tops, and specs :)</p> <p>Stripe Squared Black Mustard outfit in #1 = KILLER.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117643 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:16:01 +0000 LaPed 2117643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that stripes-and-mustard outfit is great! Love it. I'm toying with the idea of wear tracking for the month of May. I've finally got myself into a good daily journalling habit, so wear-tracking doesn't seem too difficult to add into the mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117634 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:46:03 +0000 Keturah 2117634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You just look so vivacious &lt;3 The counting is insightful and gives me pause to consider my own wears. Not sure that I have mental space for it with a little one?? (So many things to do these days!) But I love the idea of it, and I Think it can be quite telling. I really love your hair inspo! The mustard striped tee bookends your current hair color beautifully.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117631 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:39:57 +0000 nemosmom 2117631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your thoughtfully curated wardrobe is so inspiring, Carla!&nbsp; All of your additions are so intentional and well-planned, not to mention worn authentically and beautifully!&nbsp; I love your Madewell cords and mustard stripes, and of course your new specs ;)</p> <p> <div>I have only been counting wears and recording WIWs since October. It is sobering to see just how lazy I am :D</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117623 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:09:24 +0000 Becky 2117623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been counting wears (professional clothing only) for about a year and a half. I have not been counting gear and ultra-casual or loungewear. I am finding there are some real workhorses, and there are some items I haven't worn at all, but haven't let go of. I want to do a big closet edit within the next month and really purge those items that aren't pulling their weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117615 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:53:59 +0000 Anonymous 2117615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those cuts/styles will look great on you . &nbsp;Off to MWW site to check out striped t's - I'm interested in a mustard-y one myself. &nbsp; No comments on tracking and numbers .....don't do it myself so have no idea what anything really means. &nbsp;Spring and summer have to some soon though? We're into it here now - with mid teen temps all week ! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/april-review-sycwear-it-allcounting-wears#post-2117604 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:13:11 +0000 Carla 2117604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by Jenn, Jenni, and all the other ‘counters’ I decided to count the number of ‘wears’ my clothes actually saw. &nbsp;Of particular interest to me was the idea of ‘30 wears’ and what would be the condition of a garment worn 30 times - or more. &nbsp;I have a smallish mix and match collection of clothes, lean to uniform dressing, and have a high tolerance for repeats.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>January through April are ‘cold’ months with temps ranging from -15 to 15degC. This year winter was milder than usual, but spring has been colder with maybe half a dozen days in the double digits. &nbsp;The outliers that affected WIW were a two week vacation in a warm place, and the past 6+ weeks of Covid related restrictions. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Some numbers: &nbsp;I own 8 pairs of pants and wore 7 of them. &nbsp;A pair of MAC jeans (skinny/straights) 37 times! &nbsp;The CK white jeans saw 22 wears, the Olive chinos 16, and the CK dark wash jeans 10 wears, Amber crops-9, Black OTF-8, plaid full leg trouser-4. &nbsp;The only pants unworn are a pair of RL white cropped jeans. &nbsp;They are super nice, and there is no real reason not to have them in rotation. &nbsp;My excuse - I wanted to ‘save’ one pair of ‘nice’ white jeans for summer wear! &nbsp;I also wore 2 pair of shorts (olive and navy blue) 5 times each while on vacation. &nbsp;(Note: it’s frequent washing that is hard on clothes, not necessarily # of wears!) </p> <p>I currently own 26 tops - 2 are new (January).&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the new tops, a yellow and white striped long sleeved t-shirt had the most wears at 15!! &nbsp;A pale blue V-neck sweater was another top that saw double digits at 10 wears. &nbsp;I challenged myself to get ALL tops into rotation. &nbsp;I’ve worn 23 of them - all 2 times or more. &nbsp;(Unworn are 2 ‘occasion wear’ tops, and one sleeveless top.)</p> <p>The weather and my activities have&nbsp;been the&nbsp;determining factors in my choices. &nbsp;My preference is for the warmer tops (flannels and sweaters) and bottoms, natch! &nbsp;3 of 4 winter coats got equal rotation. &nbsp;I’m ‘babying’ the 4th since it is showing wear and is my only ‘dress’ coat. &nbsp;Combat boots and sneakers saw&nbsp;duty. &nbsp;Tall boots, short boots, and flat dressy shoes languished in the closet. &nbsp;Toppers, with the exception of an ultralight puffer did not get worn. &nbsp;They will see wear, along with light weight coats, in the coming months. &nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div><br /></div><div>Honourable mention goes to the rash guard I purchased in January, and wore&nbsp;9 times. &nbsp;The mix and match components of my bikini collection each got 4-5 wears, and I actually wore dresses on 6 occasions. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>One striped sweater from 2018 has been retired (stained) and my cognac leather jacket is in a holding zone. &nbsp;It is showing wear - not in a good way - and I’m finding the snug fit dated. &nbsp;When I got it in 2013 it bookended my hair, but now, not so much. &nbsp;:-( &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>New items for 2020 were all picked up in January - new specs, a rash guard, and 2 t-shirts. &nbsp;I would be shopping for summer/warm weather, &nbsp;but a colder than usual spring and no B&amp;M shopping or thrifting, has put a damper on things. &nbsp;I’ve tinkered with some of my garments - removing, adding, and tailoring - and that has been fun!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Going forward, I‘m hoping for warmer weather, wearing dresses, skirts, shorts, lighter tops, toppers, sneakers, and sandals. &nbsp;I will continue to ‘count wears’ as I shop my closet. &nbsp;I don’t feel quite myself with longer, straighter hair, and would like to return to a shorter curly ‘do once haircuts become available. &nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#1 a favourite combo<br />#2 new (and old specs)<br />#3 new t-shirts<br />#4/5 hair inspo</div><div><br /></div><div></p> <p> </div><div></p> <p> </div> </p>