https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:05:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question/page/2#post-1993934 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:46:05 +0000 Barbara Diane 1993934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not home and haven’t done the challenge. Currently very short on underwear as I am up a size but only have 5 or 6, I prefer around 8-10 (some of the smaller ones are only slightly small). A million pairs of socks, down from 2 million after a previous significant edit. Lots of cute patterns, short on solids.<br /> Short in bras also as up a size. 2 black, 2 nude to me, and somewhere 2 better, less comfy bras I think I should be wearing instead of buying more comfy ones, one each color. I wear twice before washing unless sweaty or dusty.<br /> PJ’s and loungewear need sorting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question/page/2#post-1993900 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 15:46:17 +0000 Jessikams 1993900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would hang onto those slips as it seems fewer and fewer dresses/skirts are made with lining. Shoddy quality is seeping in everywhere!<br /> As for tights: I’ve gotten a lot more wear out of mine once I started thinking of them as another kind of long john or base layer. On cold days I wear them under jeans or leggings. If I do wear a dress, I layer 2 pairs of tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question/page/2#post-1993675 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:51:52 +0000 taylor 1993675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your numbers sound good .<br /> It’s a bit of work and very time consuming to do this edit so I am applauding such a thorough job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993671 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:46:37 +0000 Jane 1993671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All good, thanks - the accident was years ago but I do have a lasting memory of being caught out with not such great undies - !!!</p> <p>well done with the sorting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993635 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:52:35 +0000 Angie 1993635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WELL DONE. &nbsp;You did great!&nbsp;</p> <p>Don't you need more than 6 pairs of knickers?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993630 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:44:48 +0000 nemosmom 1993630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LaPed</b> - it's strange - I keep hanging on to the slips but they manage to survive every single edit. I've had them for at least a decade and probably bought them to go under a garment that is long passed. Both are by Jockey. I don't wear skirts often anymore, but I like the Jockey slipshorts for avoiding static on my rear. </p> <p>I have one pair of thinner Darn Toughs and they are one of the two I keep reaching for. I <b>love</b> them! The others are by Columbia, a wool blend with a fleece lining (find below). The outsides have pilled horribly and likely won't survive a season, especially with multiple wash/wears per week, but I love the thick cushion of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993594 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:58:30 +0000 LaPed 1993594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I don't have any sheer dresses or skirts, but I would love to have a slip or half-slip to help mitigate static cling in the winter. It's been on my wishlist for over a year, but I haven't gotten around to investigating my options.</p> <p>I managed to get my sock drawer down to a really manageable number by switching almost entirely to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://darntough.com/">Darn Tough</a>. They have a lifetime guarantee on all of their socks, so whenever a pair gets holes I bring it down to my gear shop and trade it in. I no longer buy cheap pairs of socks "just in case" and it's sooo nice not to have to sift through mediocre socks every morning. I wear the thin no-shows and micro-crews in the summer, boot socks in the winter, and a mix of thin crew and quarter-crew socks during transitional weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993555 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:18:42 +0000 nemosmom 1993555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>photos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993552 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:16:23 +0000 nemosmom 1993552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Finished my edit. Surprisingly, I only purged 5 socks, 9 undies, and 2 pieces of swimwear. The remaining undies are ok, but not fantastic, so I am on the hunt for suitable replacement. I am also on the hunt for replacement everyday bras. When I tackle my edit of skirts and dresses I will re-asses my tights and slips. I don't need or use them currently, but I have space to hang on to them for now. I feel settled on everything else for the year.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the list of survivors:<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>6 undies<br /></div><div>4 bras (2 nude and 1 plum day-to-day; 1 uncomfortable-but-necessary strapless) need to replace the day-to-day bras this year<br /></div><div>3 slipshorts (2 nude, 1 black)</div><div>2 camis (1 nude, 1 black)</div><div>5 sets heattech long-sleeve tops and bottoms (worn daily Oct-May)</div><div>6 pair winter/woolly socks (may revisit these again, as I seem to be reaching for the same 2 pair)</div><div>6 pair liner socks</div><div>12 pair sneaker socks</div><div>4 pair sherpa lined knee socks (I wear these in winter instead of house slippers)</div><div>4 sets of summer pjs/lounge (2 cotton lounge pants, 2 shorts + 4 tanks)</div><div>3 sets of winter pjs/lounge (3 fleece pants + 4 tees + 2 fleece lined hoodies)<br /></div><div>2 swimsuits, 1 coverup<br /></div><div>2 pair tights (1 brown, 1 black) still new in package for dresses I never seem to wear....<br /></div><div>2 slips (1 knee length, 1 midi) haven't worn in ages, not sure if I still<br /> need them since none of my skirts or dresses are see-thru.... <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>yoga &amp; dancewear (included because some of the pants and tanks I wear as summer lounge/vacation wear)<br /></div><div>3 sports bras</div><div>3 sports tanks</div><div>3 yoga pants</div><div>3 tights</div><div>3 leggings<br /></div><div>2 leotards</div><div>2 pullover tops</div><div>1 ripstop jogger<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993475 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:37:24 +0000 nemosmom 1993475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jane</b> - sorry to hear of your skiing accident! I hope you are ok!</p> <p>Thank you all for your feedback; I realize everyone's needs and are truly <i>individual</i>, but it's a helpful guide for me when I get sucked into a "but what if...." analysis of my edits. i.e., I am not planning to travel for months at a time, to some remote place without running water for washing, so it doesn't make sense to keep 40 pairs of undies That kind of thing... </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993419 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:44:59 +0000 Jane 1993419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m keeping a tight hold on undies; I tend to change them all every 6 to 8 months, apart from one expensive strapless bra which isn’t worn a lot. So I have 4 bras and 10 knickers. On other items, 3 pairs of sox. 2 camisoles and 1 chemise. I cotton nightie, 1 silk nightie, 1 pair of Pjs. Maybe 4 pairs of tights, which I’m low on. </p> <p>I haven’t really room to store lots. I tend to matching knicks and bra every day. </p> <p>I did have a (skiing) accident and was wearing very basic knicks, and promised myself afterwards I wouldn’t get caught out again!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993414 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:31:11 +0000 Jessikams 1993414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sorta use the space limitation method- one drawer for socks, and I like to put different boxes in there to sort them, and there should be space so they’re all visible, not crammed in. I went big into the crazy-sock trend but I won’t use them if I can’t see what I have.</p> <p>Likewise I have one deep nightstand drawer for pjs and loungewear, and every once in a while I cull tees that have gotten too stretched out or whatever. My tees have to be the perfect fit for sleeping-not too tight, not too loose </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993380 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:38:46 +0000 kerry 1993380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in 4 seasons but wear the same pjs all year. I also wear a cami almost everyday - warmth in winter and lounging/sleeping in summer.</p> <p>I have ...<br /> 17 undies (2 weeks plus a few extra)<br /> 17 camis<br /> 2 lounge bras<br /> 8 everyday bras<br /> 7 pj pants<br /> 2 summer lounger bottoms<br /> 5-6 lounger tees<br /> 2 winter lounger bottoms<br /> 2 lounger hoodies</p> <p>I do a personal laundry at least every two weeks - often more in summer.</p> <p>Bras and pjs get 2 wears and loungers 3-4 before laundering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993374 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:51:06 +0000 cjh 1993374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad to see a few people have mega collections of socks as I do.</p> <p>I didn’t know athletic wear was in the list, but that’s dangerous to think of how Way Too Many pieces I have. Long sleeves, short sleeves, tanks, pullover-fleece shirts, soft shell and windbreaker jackets, windbreaker vests, fleece vests, long tights, Capri tights, shorts, very short tights to wear under tights, wind pants, gloves, hats, ear warmers, and a reflective vest. Part of it is because I’ve been running for 15 years and most athletic clothing doesn’t wear out if you hang to dry. I wear just about everything and do quickly cull out anything that gets neglected so I don’t feel crowded.</p> <p>I went to Colorado to visit my daughter and run a 10K with her. I took several items of running clothes for various weather scenarios. It was hot that weekend at the end of October and I had to borrow a tank and shorts from her because those two things I didn’t take. Haha. So much for covering all situations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993314 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:54:34 +0000 Sara L. 1993314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have at least 100 pairs of socks.&nbsp; Long, short, crew, gear, trouser socks, boot socks, running socks, Xmas socks, etc.&nbsp; You name it and I have it.&nbsp; I have the space and I like having a variety so I'm not interested in reducing that number.</p> <p>I probably have 30 pairs of underwear although I haven't counted.&nbsp; I like to have a variety of colors for everyday wear as I like my underwear to match the color of my bottoms, i.e. black pants, black underwear.&nbsp; I also have a certain style that I prefer to sleep in so I have separate pairs for day and night.&nbsp; </p> <p>I rewear lounge wear all week long so I have around 3 sets for winter and 3 sets for summer.&nbsp; They're mix and match tees, yoga pants, sweatshirts, etc.&nbsp; I've gone through and removed all the old, holey, worn out pieces.</p> <p>Running gear is also mix and match - I have around 5 long-sleeve tops, 5 short-sleeve/sleeveless tops, long tights, capris and shorts.&nbsp; It can all be mixed and matched so I have whatever I need for my weather needs.</p> <p>I have 3 or 4 camis each&nbsp;in white and black to layer under tops for modesty or more warmth.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993310 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:48:23 +0000 Daisy Avalin 1993310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hanging out for ideas, my underwear/pjs amounts are ridiculous!</p> <p>Bras: 8 or 9 underwired, 10 or so soft-cup crop top style bras (that I tend to wear for sleeping in)<br />Knickers &amp; Socks I have loads of, and need to sort through to remove old/holey pairs.<br />Pjs: I tend to prefer camisole &amp; knickers sets actually in bed but have far too many I don't wear for whatever reason so I need to sort through them.&nbsp; I do have full-length pj bottoms which may or may not have matching/complentary tops that I wear as loungewear, but again I need to sort through them and work out which I actually wear and which I could pass on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993300 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:19:34 +0000 Jules 1993300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may technically have the numbers for two weeks but become frustrated after 7-9 days or so because I’m stuck with stuff I don’t want to wear due to fit, comfort, etc. I’ve been working on getting rid of most of the stuff I never actually wear because it sucks, and replacing it so I won’t be so annoyed when I’m not getting help with the laundry (ahem - I’ve realized my husband can go longer without doing laundry than the rest of us, and I need to better match his habits, cough cough).<br /> I agree with FashIntern about tees - I keep old ones for both sentimental and practical reasons (I love to sleep in an old soft cotton tee), but by the same token have no problem getting rid of the ones I don’t like, or with slightly uncomfortable fit, bad fabric, pilling etc. The numbers seem to be stay reasonable this way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993249 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:48:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1993249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is anyone else amused by comments about peeping each other's drawers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993247 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:47:13 +0000 Suz 1993247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For undies, I think it depends on whether you like to wear them as sets. I do (i.e. I want my bottoms to match my tops in colour) so I try to have at least 3 to 4 bottoms for every bra. I have 1 black, 1 dark grey, 3 nude, 1 rose pink, and 2 fuchsia bras. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>These go in the delicate wash which I don't do as frequently so I like to have extras.&nbsp;</p> <p>6 camisoles/ tanks for layering.&nbsp;</p> <p>3 sets of thermals of differing weights.&nbsp;</p> <p>For PJs -- I have two sets of "winter" or flannel type PJs. (We do laundry quite often for non-delicates). I try to have 3 sets of summer PJs (men's boxer shorts and demoted but still pretty tees.) I may increase my numbers here this year.&nbsp;</p> <p>Socks/ hose -- I am not sure how many I have -- I have a variety of types and thickness and they all fit in a little bin.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gear: 3 sports bras (I need a new one!). 4 to 5 short sleeved/ sleeveless workout tops. 1-2 longer sleeved workout layering tops. 2 pairs of full-length leggings, 2 pairs of cropped leggings, 2 pairs of running/ workout shorts.&nbsp;</p> <p>2 bathing suits and rash guard.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993212 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 18:38:20 +0000 nemosmom 1993212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, your drawers are lovely! Nice work on your edit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993161 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:18:57 +0000 Anonymous 1993161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zero t shirts of any sort, thats easy for me. Otherwise a weeks worth for everything- except knickers, probably 2 weeks. And socks I have a lot, as they travel in packs! Will do count if time over the weekend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993156 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:08:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1993156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>In defense of old T's, especially those given out (or purchased) at events, as tangible objects that bring forth good memories, they can be absolutely lovely items to keep. I have that reside with my other T-shirts, and wouldn't think of getting rid of them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Otoh, as a friend on a different blog said in a discussion of Kondo this week "If all I kept were things that 'spark joy', I would have ZERO bras" (emphasis in original). I quite agree!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993145 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:38:11 +0000 Angie 1993145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u>Approximately:&nbsp;</u></p> <p>25 pairs of undies</p> <p>8 to 10 bras (I love bras!)</p> <p>25 camisoles (I wear a camisole daily)&nbsp;</p> <p>2 sets of thermals</p> <p>Loads of socks, footies and knee-highs for different purposes.&nbsp;</p> <p>8 sets of pj's and lounge wear (4 sets for warm and cold weather season)</p> <p>3 sets of yoga outfits&nbsp;</p> <p>1 bikini and cover-up</p> <p>ZERO old tees (don't wear them)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993138 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:24:54 +0000 Janet 1993138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, High five — I also have six sports bras, and it’s not at all unusual for me to go through them all in a week! Especially in summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993135 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:22:16 +0000 Carla 1993135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My numbers are the same as torontogirl's - enough to get me through 2 weeks in an emergency (though I run laundry every other day). I do have extra 'specialty' socks - specific to sports, and some work-wear woollies (used to make monkey dolls!) for when I wear my rubber boots. </p> <p>I have a 6+2 dresser (2 shallow 'jewellery' drawers). 1/6 drawer is for smalls and socks. 2/6 drawers are for sports gear. I have 6 sports bras! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993120 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:49:46 +0000 cjh 1993120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to keep numbers down to around this:<br /> Flannel pj bottoms and T-shirts, 4 sets.<br /> Cotton pj shorts and sleeveless knit tops, 6 sets.<br /> Fleece draped cardigan for a robe.<br /> Underpants, 15, all the same style, various colors.<br /> Bras, 10 (wash every wear). One black, two navy, the rest nude.<br /> Running bras, 8 in various colors.<br /> Camisoles, 5. One each of white, cream, navy, 2 black.<br /> Cuddle duds long sleeve undershirt, 1.</p> <p>While I TRY to limit socks, I currently own 8 or more pairs of EACH: black, gray, tan or brown, navy or blue, white, fun prints in various color ways ankle socks; sneaker socks in various colors, wool and tech running socks, gray sneaker socks for the gym, wool hiking socks; cute wool colorful ankle socks, knee socks. Don’t multiply the 8 by the dozen categories or you will keel over in shock. I haven’t found (haha) any other way to avoid laundry bottlenecks because if it’s hot and I wear Converse tennis shoes all week, I need 7 pairs of sneaker socks. If I go on Colorado vacation, I will probably need several pairs of hiking socks. Socks are not seasonless like underpants. </p> <p>So, you may not want to follow my example in the socks department. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993116 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:36:13 +0000 Janet 1993116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have more than I need, even if I miss a weekly laundry cycle. Not counting, but you get an idea from my recently-Kondo’d (1) underwear and (2) pajama/loungewear drawers here. </p> <p>I don’t mind having a bit extra (since I have the space), so that when some things wear out and leave by attrition, I’m not scrambling for new ones. I also feel like my stuff lasts longer because I’m rotating items less frequently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993112 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:27:58 +0000 rachylou 1993112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you don’t want my answer. I have Laundry Neuroses. A pathological need to sort and separate. Therefore I need enough to justify a full load of laundry. 30 for everything... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993109 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:19:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1993109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>This is what I've got. Like I said on the blog, I will probably cull some of the warm base layers, because I'm not wearing them, but first I want to wait for life to settle down and see if next winter is colder. Also, if I start wearing some of them, I might just hang onto the rest until the first ones wear out. They're all in decent to good condition. My pjs and bras are in the best shape of all of it. <br /></div><div>9 undershirts (including 2 long-sleeved)<br /> 8 bodysuits (that I wear essentially like undershirts, although a couple are T-necks)<br /> 14 pairs of tights<br /> 8 pair footless tights/leggings<br /> 5 longjohns<br /> 18 pr socks.<br /> 15 pieces of loungewear/pjs</div><div>28 underwear</div><div>4 bras (need more, because some fit better than others)</div><div><br /></div><div>I plan to get a highboy dresser for just this stuff, my workout clothes, and jewelry. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-editing-logistics-question#post-1993087 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:55:16 +0000 Helena 1993087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My general rule of thumb is, if I somehow miss a laundry cycle, which for clothes is weekly, it shouldn't be the end of the world. So that looks like roughly:&nbsp; <ul> <li>14 undies</li> <li>14 socks</li> <li>about 5 bras (wash every 2 -3 wears usually)</li> <li>about 4 jammies&nbsp; (wash every 3 wears usually)</li> </ul> I find those numbers give me about enough variety for my needs (e.g. a few nude and a few black bras; a few thin and a few thicker socks).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>