https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:11:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1994267 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:13:38 +0000 Karie 1994267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great wardrobe basics edit! I did mine back in September - I did quite a bit of culling but no counting -&nbsp;<br />I think my numbers are similar to yours, even with the tights. Tights are what I wear with skirts and dresses for work all winter as they keep my legs warm.<br />My numbers for camis and layering tanks is probably about double yours - I wear them every day almost year round as I run cold no matter what the temp.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1994117 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:13:12 +0000 LaPed 1994117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, that Woolpower looks great, Kerry! I wish I could justify more long johns, but they are one thing that seems to last me forever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993909 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 15:57:09 +0000 Angie 1993909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CPW's are not necessarily directly correlated to outfit-happines factors. Not at all!&nbsp;</p> <p>One of my clients had 33 pairs of Winter tights - her thing - and we kept them all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993787 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 03:10:35 +0000 kerry 1993787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know it doesn’t seem to be a need now but are you familiar with Woolpower at all?</p> <p><a href="https://woolpower.se/en/" rel="nofollow">https://woolpower.se/en/</a></p> <p>My husband now owns socks and liners, 2 weights of long johns and a crew - swears he’ll never wear anything else now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993660 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:38:51 +0000 Christina F. 1993660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Sounds like great work! I need some PJ shorts too, since my bedroom has been about 85 degrees F every night. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One size knickers?! Please report back on this.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993657 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:31:22 +0000 LaPed 1993657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, yes, I have mixed feelings towards camis. I like them under shirts when it's cold, and find they give a smoother line under fitted knitwear. They serve a purpose during cold weather but I rarely wear them outside of winter.</p> <p>TG -- glad my edit is providing inspo!!</p> <p>Nemosmom -- I have some Chantelle Soft Stretch styles on order. I'm skeptical of the "one size" thing, but people rave about them, so we shall see.</p> <p>Suz, they were actually Viyella. I think it's a British brand, but maybe made in Italy? It looks like they don't make women's knee socks anymore, which is a shame because I would buy them again without hesitation. The Darn Toughs I'm wearing today can't be much newer. They do run a bit wide, I think, compared to Smartwool. Smartwool always wear out on the sides and the ball of the foot for me, rather than the heel or toe. </p> <p>Smittie -- eBay! Someone was auctioning off a bundle of five and I got them for about $20 including shipping. That was four or five years ago, so I've definitely gotten my money's worth. They're a little too t-shirty for me to wear as tops (I like thicker bretons, like the Saint John ones, best), but are perfect for sleeping. I might even buy new next time around so I can pick out my own colours. PJ shorts won't be hard to find, I'm just cheap and have been waiting to see if the ones I want go on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993649 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:08:44 +0000 Anonymous 1993649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your numbers all sound reasonable to me.&nbsp;<br />PJ shorts seem fairly easy to come by (no real fit issues) though there might not be that many available now.</p> <p>Where do you find your second-hand boden shirts?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993639 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:00:04 +0000 Suz 1993639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me guess. Were those socks Darn Tough? They are long lasting. Alas, they don't fit me as well as Smartwool....</p> <p>This sounds like an excellent edit. Your numbers (and needs) sound reasonable to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993632 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:49:17 +0000 nemosmom 1993632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done, LaPed!!&nbsp; Did you ever find seamless knickers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993602 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:14:18 +0000 Helena 1993602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing and the much-needed inspiration and motivation, LaPed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993597 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:02:02 +0000 Sal 1993597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good!</p> <p>I like tights too...... I love bras and dislike camisoles. No more tops requiring them for me.</p> <p>And quality socks are so worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993590 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:48:05 +0000 LaPed 1993590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, that's my reasoning too! Tights are the basic with the highest joy-factor for me, even if the CPW will never be the lowest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993585 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:27:31 +0000 Angie 1993585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Fabulous basics edit and review, <b>La Ped.&nbsp;</b></p> <p><b></b><b></b>If tights are your&nbsp;thing&nbsp;- there is no excess. Keep, wear and enjoy.&nbsp;<b></b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-review-edit-and-shopping-list#post-1993577 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:00:51 +0000 LaPed 1993577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went through my basics toward the end of December and culled five items. I also did a full count, as there were a few categories that seemed to be running a bit low and I wanted to confirm my suspicions. My totals (I don't include gear here, because that's a separate category IMO and makes up about half my wardrobe!):</p> <p>Sleep shirts (long sleeve) -- 5 (all thrifted Boden bretons)<br />Sleep shirts (short sleeve) -- 7<br />PJ shorts -- 3 (one needs to be replaced)<br />Lounge pants -- 4 (one needs to be replaced)<br />At-home hoodies -- 4<br />Long johns (sets) -- 3 (two synthetic, 1 merino)<br />Bralettes -- 10, but includes one rarely-worn sports bra (eliminated two)<br />Knickers -- 12 (eliminated two)<br />Crew socks -- 8<br />Ankle/no-show socks -- 8<br />Knee socks -- 2 (eliminated one)<br />Camis/layering tanks -- 5<br />Tights -- 10 (4 opaque, 2 sheer black, 2 fair isle, 2 ribbed)</p> <p>I got rid of my two oldest bralettes due to shot elastic, and also culled two pairs of cotton briefs that never fit right. I said good-bye to an ancient pair of wool knee socks that finally developed holes in the heels and toes after more than a decade (!!).</p> <p>Going into 2019, I'd really like to add:<br />1 - 3 pairs of PJ shorts (I wear these every night and will soon be down to two pairs if I don't add anything new.)<br />1 pair lounge pants (to replace an old threadbare pair)<br />2 - 4 pairs knickers (to maintain my laundry schedule I really need at least 14 pairs, so I'm a bit short right now. </p> <p>Other than that handful of categories, my numbers feel reasonable for my lifestyle. (Okay, 10 pairs of tights might be bordering on excess, but they do all get worn a couple times a year!) </p>