https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 13:09:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962957 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 22:24:04 +0000 Mainelady 1962957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did it! I can imagine how hard it must be to recognize that 90% might very well need to be parted with. That is a bit overwhelming. I am learning a lot as I spend time on this board and one thing I am learning is this: although I love clothes and variety, I don’t need as much as I have. I can let a lot go. For a while I felt a bit guilty about that.....money spent and items still in great condition. Facing the truth that I loved all the pretties, but the pretties didn’t always love me allowed me to do some major editing. I like to think of it as letting go of the old me and finding a new, better and more authentic me along the way. Small steps, but even baby steps keep us headed in the right direction. Well done, lady, well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962843 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:27:36 +0000 Colette 1962843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo! I am breaking my edit into categories as well. And now following your lead to resist the urge to demote items to loungewear or just for working around the house. Back in the donation pile they go. Moving on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962830 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:54:22 +0000 SarahD8 1962830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic, <b>Sterling</b>. GOOD FOR YOU for being ruthless! We went through my daughter's tops yesterday and probably culled 20, a mix of short- and long-sleeve tees. There were only 2 long-sleeves in her drawer when we were done! (The situation was slightly less dire once the laundry was finished.) But I kept telling her, regarding tops that either she didn't like or that didn't fit, "there's no point in having clothes you don't really have." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962815 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:40:04 +0000 cheryl 1962815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962721 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:30:31 +0000 Kathie 1962721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! I love how so many people are approaching the challenge in a way that makes sense for their own lives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962716 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:18:46 +0000 carter 1962716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I need to get past the urge to just demote something to loungewear too. I love that you broke your tops into categories in order to tackle this. I think I'll approach my jeans/pants/leggings this way today. Thanks for the inspiration. And congrats on the weight loss! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962681 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:34:25 +0000 Jessikams 1962681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you, resist the urge to “demote” to lounge or sleep or gym wear! I do that only very rarely. Mostly because the palette I use for those categories is specific and I don’t want to muddy it up by throwing any old thing in there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962663 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:14:21 +0000 jussie 1962663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It makes sense to do it in categories- for any of us really, because how else to ensure you still have enough in each category to get dressed each day?<br /> Best of luck with the next category! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962636 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 03:34:17 +0000 Elizabeth P 1962636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow sterling, that’s impressive. I’m proud of you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962633 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 03:27:35 +0000 deb 1962633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962625 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 02:53:19 +0000 Christina F. 1962625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! I bet those culls felt great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962591 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:33:12 +0000 Greyscale 1962591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! And someone will appreciate finding those tops at Goodwill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962561 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:20:47 +0000 Windchime 1962561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now, why did I never think to break wardrobe editing into categories?! What a smart way to approach this somewhat overwhelming project. If you ever have regret about the tops you took to a Goodwill, remind yourself that they didn’t fit you well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962559 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:12:08 +0000 Anonymous 1962559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, you are an inspiration. Breaking it down is a great wY to go, especially when trying everything on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962551 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:16:40 +0000 Angie 1962551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet <b>Sterling</b>, after your weight loss journey it makes complete sense that 90% of your items are ill-fitting. But that's an overwhelming thought to get rid of and replace in one swoop, isn't it.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE how you broke down your edit into bite size pieces so that it's easier on the hands, head and heart. WELL DONE. You are being clever, organized, and keeping the momentum high. Proud of you. ONWARD to the next category.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962514 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:50:42 +0000 Barbara Diane 1962514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job letting go. And smart to get the items out immediately. Clothes that fit properly make a significant difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962506 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:37:26 +0000 kkards 1962506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to subcategories..this is the way I approach work, every project is sliced into manageable pieces and ordered and reorder to insure I can get it done without feeling overwhelmed. Yesterday I realized I should approach this challenge the same way.<br /> Good for you for getting started and taking action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962502 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:30:51 +0000 Suz 1962502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you, <b>Sterling</b>! You are <b>ON</b> this!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962473 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 19:55:00 +0000 cindysmith 1962473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very proud of you! It's hard to edit one's wardrobe, and I'm loving how everybody here is supporting each other thru this challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962444 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 19:12:39 +0000 bridgie 1962444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, Good for you.&nbsp; You are a real inspiration to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962443 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 19:10:35 +0000 nemosmom 1962443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work, Sterling! Congrats for taking a strategic approach by going by subcategories and for taking things to donate straightaway! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962442 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:58:25 +0000 Anonymous 1962442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Toban</b>. &nbsp;I think of you often and genuinely tried to follow your example of ruthlessly culling. &nbsp;It was so hard for me. &nbsp;I'm back on track. Hope all is well with you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962431 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:30:10 +0000 Toban 1962431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I am so glad you took this step. I’d rather have a very small number of pieces that fit great than a closet full of pieces that are a compromise. Rebuild slowly and with focus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-wardrobe-cull---tops-part-i#post-1962427 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:21:56 +0000 Anonymous 1962427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday while I was assessing my closet, I realized that &gt; 90% of my tops could easily be culled due to poor fit. &nbsp;A part of me wanted to reach in, toss them in the donation box, and <i>just</i> be done with it. &nbsp;But that seemed rash.&nbsp;</p> <p>Instead I focused on <u>subcategories</u>, starting with "casual." &nbsp;I assessed the fit of <u>every single</u> "casual" top in my wardrobe by trying it on in front of a mirror. &nbsp;I held my breath as I placed all the oversized tops in the donation box. &nbsp;</p> <p>I culled <b>eight&nbsp;casual tops</b>. &nbsp;All of them in close-to-pristine condition, but poorly fitting. &nbsp;I could have demoted them to sleep/lounge wear, but that would have been a step backwards in my opinion. &nbsp;I knew I had to be strict. &nbsp;</p> <p>I currently own four casual tops. &nbsp;All of them are short-sleeved tee shirts (white, navy, and black) and were purchased in September. &nbsp;They fit me well. &nbsp;I feel comfortable wearing them and they suit both my current life stye and my climate. &nbsp;</p> <p><i><u>As a bonus</u></i>, I also edited out <b>three (!) "work" tops</b> that were obviously oversized. &nbsp;I've known for a while that these three tops needed to be moved on, but for some reason, made excuses to keep them. &nbsp;</p> <p>I drove my donation box straight to the Good Will so that I didn't have the opportunity to change my mind or second guess myself. &nbsp;</p> <p>I will start to assess my "dressy casual" tops this week. &nbsp;</p> <p>P.S. &nbsp;I need to do this now, along with everyone else, for strength and motivation. &nbsp;</p> </p>