https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:34:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208788 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 20:11:55 +0000 Anonymous 1208788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Abc- when you select an item of clothing, you can see all the past outfits you wore it with- is that what you are thinking?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208655 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 18:06:04 +0000 abc 1208655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking of how I'm bad about always wearing the same things together and how a tool like this could help. I was thinking of two options... One - a "goes with" field that lets you select categories like jeans pants skirts etc. or even option 2 that lets you x-ref specific items it goes with. Just an idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208390 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 10:41:09 +0000 Anonymous 1208390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Liz- CPW can be calculated since I record cost and track wears- thanks for pointing that out since it's easy to add.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208357 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 06:31:43 +0000 Liz A. 1208357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I get in on this? &nbsp;I really want to make a DB for myself but I haven't found the time. &nbsp;Does it have a CPW tracker? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208228 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 02:42:51 +0000 abc 1208228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cool. Appeals to my analysis gene. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208200 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:59:51 +0000 Kim 1208200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun .....I so wish I had your techie abilities. You rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208066 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:44:31 +0000 Golden 1208066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be very cool to be able to analyze your wardrobe like you have done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1208058 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:41:17 +0000 Caro in Oz 1208058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great&nbsp;&amp; I would be very interested in buying it :)&nbsp;I bought the Stylebook app but have found it wanting. Love the fact that you can personalise yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207817 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:14:57 +0000 rachylou 1207817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207760 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:28:27 +0000 Anonymous 1207760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou- I will PM you about things in a few days (I had another idea to tweak again this morning so I will be able to give you 2 options for doing things).<br />Ingunn- if you have parallels or boot camp on the Mac, you can use this program. BTW I love your spring capsule and envy you your last shopping expedition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207751 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:20:27 +0000 Ingunn 1207751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very impressed! Your database sounds very intriguing and I would love to try it. However, I mainly work on a Mac, so I suppose that rules it out. Your 40% must be very honorable. I haven't calculated the percentage, but I've been counting my wears since September 1, and will shortly be posting about how I've been doing so far. Like you, I've come to realize that I don't wear exactly what I think I do.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207747 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:16:42 +0000 rachylou 1207747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll *beta-test* for you, Pam! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207741 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:08:14 +0000 Alassë 1207741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really interesting, Pam! Thanks for sharing. I would be curious to learn more about your database (says the numbers analysis nerd). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207734 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:02:13 +0000 Anonymous 1207734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou- you don't need Access since I can create a runtime version. You just need a PC -will not work on a Mac&nbsp;<b><i>:(&nbsp;</p> <p></i></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207723 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:52:23 +0000 rachylou 1207723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh what fun! I like the "build an outfit" feature!</p> <p>I can't remember if I have Access on my laptop at home anymore... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207708 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:33:05 +0000 kkards 1207708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this is something i should do, i know that it would be eye opening. But as i spend most of my working time analysing data, i really don't want to spend my leasure time doing the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207704 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:31:23 +0000 Mo 1207704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, duh, I see the breakdown now on your chart! &nbsp;Similar to my numbers . . . but I don't count accessories. &nbsp;40% sounds like a great percentage. &nbsp;Hmmm, I wonder if I'm closer to that than I imagine? &nbsp;I don't keep track (with another closet 3000 miles away it's pretty hard to be that accurate). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207694 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:26:23 +0000 Anonymous 1207694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo- I had experience recently with minimalism when I went on a trip with very few items. I really was craving some variety/color after a few days so I am not sure I am cut out for the extremely minimal wardrobe.</p> <p>Gabrielle- yes I hear you on multiples. I do have multiples of my skinny jeans but at 35 wears so far this year, even splitting wears among the 4 pairs is still cost effective. I have had trouble finding my size in the past so whenever I find something that works I am tempted to "buy out the store"! Multiples is one area I am trying to curb myself now.</p> <p>I do have a number of expensive items (mostly dresses and coats) that rarely get worn, but sometimes it's nice to put on something that is not utilitarian (kind of wearable art). So their cost per wear is bad, but their emotional return per wear is high! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207689 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:22:40 +0000 Jenny H 1207689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is amazing! Wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207687 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:19:44 +0000 Anonymous 1207687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love data analyses. &nbsp;A year ago someone on YLF sent me her spreadsheet for charting clothing expenditures. &nbsp;I continue to use it to this day and found it an invaluable tool. &nbsp;</p> <p>I discovered which items I spend a lot of money on, but wear so often that cost per wear is extremely low. &nbsp;I now give myself permission to purchase those types of items regardless of the cost. &nbsp;I know in the long run, it will work out in my favor. &nbsp;</p> <p>On the the flip side, I also know which items I buy and rarely wear. &nbsp;I use the spreadsheet to make myself understand that I just don't need those types of items anymore. &nbsp;I also discovered that buying multiples is not in my best interest. &nbsp;This is something I never would have guessed if I did not have actual data. &nbsp;For example, you would think multiples of tee shirts and white blouses would pay off in the long run. &nbsp;It doesn't, in my case. &nbsp;I was genuinely surprised at that result. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207685 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:19:21 +0000 Mo 1207685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a question as to the size of your wardrobe. &nbsp;I don't think I could get through 40% of mine in 3 months because I likely have too much stuff still. &nbsp;Do you have a smaller wardrobe (under 100 pieces)? &nbsp;<br />I thought I could get by on around 100 but I seem to keep creeping up closer to 120 or 125 (not including shoes). &nbsp;I think I just crave a certain amount of variety and that means a couple new purchases each month, and therefore, less repeats of what I already own. &nbsp;I think I am finally okay with this. &nbsp;I realize I will not be that gal that wears 90% of her stuff. &nbsp;But I do want to wear most of it at least often enough to feel that I spent wisely and got use out of my purchases. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207684 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:18:50 +0000 Anonymous 1207684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, the database is a Microsoft Access database (desktop only, no app- sorry). Screenshot below of form pages for main switchboard,&nbsp;clothing, and outfits. I do vba coding so added some to make things customizable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207676 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:11:32 +0000 rachylou 1207676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! When you say you built a database... what are we talking about? Like you coded the whole thing in C? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207595 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:50:32 +0000 Suz 1207595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great! It looks as if you are making some terrific concrete discoveries about your wearing habits. Over the long run it's going to be so helpful. I haven't done anything quite this systematic but I have counted all my items in each category and all the things that I have bought and kept, and I have a pretty good idea of what I'm wearing and what I am not wearing (and why.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207591 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:44:50 +0000 carter 1207591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pam, I'll be so excited to get to this point! All my clothes have been added to the database (except some newer items), and I am adding my backlog of WIWs as I have the time. One of the other features I really like is the outfit scoring. One of the things I'm already seeing is that some items I really like never seem to be part of a high-scoring outfit. I either need to find some new outfit combinations with those items or send them on their way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207561 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:17:02 +0000 Helena 1207561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this - total datageek here (well sort of wannabe) ... interesting to see what you'll come up with!! Hope you'll keep posting about it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207552 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:09:15 +0000 Lisa 1207552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>40% of wear so far, after only 3 months, is a great number! I'll be curious what you end up with come Dec. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207549 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:07:12 +0000 Anonymous 1207549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I design databases as a job, this has served as a "lab project" for me. The database I have designed is similar to stylitics, but the advantage is I can customize it for me (as an example in my analysis today I realized denim is really a "neutral" so I was able to recode my jeans to neutral which significantly changed my color analysis). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207539 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:01:46 +0000 leopardluxe 1207539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If your a data geek and doing outfit/clothing analysis I recommend trying Stylitics.com. It will appeal to your inner data nerd and might be helpful for tracking things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-analysis-q1#post-1207536 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:59:25 +0000 Anonymous 1207536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>x</p>