https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:58:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594603 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:06:58 +0000 Heather 594603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So tidy, Louise!!!! Nice work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594588 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:41:40 +0000 Louise 594588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chrisiteanne they were M&amp;S limited collection trousers which I got about 3 years ago sadly they don't make them still, though it may be worth checking out their other stuff, my skinnies are from the same line and both they and the trousers I threw are lower rise meaning I didn't have to get them alterered x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594567 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:23:26 +0000 christieanne 594567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad you shared the before and after pics with us - it's always inspiring to hear about closet purges for some reason.<br /> Good for you in tossing the worn trousers even though you don't have a backup pair. Do they still make the same brand you tossed? Might be a place to start looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594428 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:11:35 +0000 Louise 594428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana that's the bit I like best filling the space with new stuff x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594426 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:11:02 +0000 Louise 594426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JennyAnn I kinda already knew what was going as I'd put it all to the right side of the wardrobe ages ago I just hadn't plucked up the courage to finally do away with them but I haven't worn any of it since I'd moved it so i figured it was time to let go. Now I just have to pluck up the courage to take it to the charity shop!! I may just bag it up and leave it in the spare bedroom for a couple of months just incase I need to give anything a reprieve x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594422 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:08:46 +0000 Ana 594422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, Louise! Now you have room for some fabulous new stuff! : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594417 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:07:01 +0000 JennyAnne 594417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I am in awe of you! I've been doing a very gradual closet clean out since January, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594412 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:03:54 +0000 Louise 594412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn* I did go forth and shop this afternoon, didn't really fill any wardroble holes though :-(I got another wrap dress like the navy one but a flower pattern and somemore sleepwear becuase M&amp;S have secret support tops in again)</p> <p>ManidapaM my loungewear consists of 2 t's and 2 toppers though I do need to get some PPL soft comfy trousers to go with them. Sleepwear is in a chest of drawers next to the wardrobe and I don't really do sports</p> <p>Clearlyclaire yes I think I may have the prize for most vests!!</p> <p>Tanya the trousers I just threw away were charcoal pinstripe and you are right so much more versatile than plain black</p> <p>Butterfly lady I wash right away in case of shrinkage too x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594395 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:46:01 +0000 ButterflyLady 594395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Louise, I know what you mean about taking things to be altered - I have a pair of white jeans that need hemming and the pocket linings removing hanging in my wardrobe, they've been there for a couple of months now, I really *must* take them to the dry cleaner to get it done! Normally, if it's something I want to wear right now, I wash or dry clean the item (in case of shrinkage), try on, and then take to be altered within a week of buying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594391 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:42:52 +0000 Tanya 594391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great job you have done Louise! Your closet looks so organized. Yes, you definitely need some trousers. How about a charcoal pinstripe pair to start with - I find those incredibly versatile more so than black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594385 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:38:00 +0000 Anonymous 594385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good work Louise! It seems like many of us have a dearth of tops and non-jean trousers. And now I know why I haven't been able to find a vest; you have them all! Just kidding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594360 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:15:10 +0000 ManidipaM 594360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is what Meredith calls lean and mean I guess! Well curated, Louise! I love the variety of patterns and colours and fabrics I'm seeing, being a variety-oriented person myself. And I love seeing your boxed-up shoes.</p> <p>I have the exact same trouser challenge, though, and really I too should put all my pants in the discards bin --- I'm procrastinating because I'm paranoid, though :-/</p> <p>What about loungewear and sleepwear, and sportswear if you have any? Do you have a separate closet or drawers? Or will they need to be fitted in here too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594328 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:37:46 +0000 lyn* 594328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your closet is so organized! I'm definitely jealous - and agree; you need more tops! Go forth and shop </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594299 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:02:22 +0000 cheryl 594299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go. Love seeing closet pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594237 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:55:44 +0000 Transcona Shannon 594237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work Louise and your closet looks so organized! Good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594236 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:55:32 +0000 Louise 594236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Butterfly lady thankfully work is fairly casual, though no blue jeans so trousers aren't urgent but they would make a nice change </p> <p>Kimlee trousers always fit through the bum and hips but leave a huge gap at the waistband. I know this is an easy fix but sometimes I just can't be bothered to take them to get altered and on a couple of occassions they have taken too much out of the waistband and I can't get them over my hips!! though if I could they'd fit perfectly in the waist. Think I need granny trousers with elasticated waists x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594230 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:42:56 +0000 kimlee 594230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lousie - What are your struggles in terms of fit for trousers? Perhaps we can give you some tips on where to start shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594229 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:42:11 +0000 ButterflyLady 594229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great - bet you feel great, too, Louise? I'm glad you're out of your rut now, too :)</p> <p>The only thing I can see missing is trousers - but if you have a hard time trying to find some that fit, that might take a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594217 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:08:22 +0000 Louise 594217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cjh it is lovely now it's organised and there is no 'dead wood' I was shocked to discover I have 6 vests!! I don't wear them all that often but I couldn't cull any as they are all so different and I love each one</p> <p>Emily nope there are no trousers, I binned my 1 and only pair a couple of weeks ago as they had worn through at the top of the thighs, I struggle to get trousers to fit but I do need to start looksing for a couple of pairs</p> <p>harmonica i'm pretty much covered for all my seasons I veer between wanting to keep things 'boxed' into seasons and wearing eveything all year and just changing the layers, outerwear and footwear to make them seaonally appropriate. In terms of wardrobe holes I perhaps need a pair of trousers, more tops, perhaps a winter skirt. I've been in a bit of a rut over the last 6 months and have lived in tunics and leggings because I couldn't really be bothered with anything else. I'm over that now thankfully x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594213 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:58:26 +0000 harmonica 594213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Really fun to see wardrobe pics It seems that you have a really nice and functional wardrobe. Fun to read your list of items too. Do you feel that you are more or less covered for the lifestyle and dominant seasons you live? Or what wardrobe holes do you need to fill? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594211 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:55:13 +0000 Emily 594211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats, that looks great! Am I blind, or do you not have any trousers listed? I really like how you organized your shoes in clear boxes. I've sneakily worn black jeans at work too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594209 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:51:42 +0000 cjh 594209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doesn't it feel good to have everything so neat and organized? Great work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-1#post-594207 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:47:50 +0000 Louise 594207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally got round to it!! Here's what I'm left with</p> <p>2 Party dresses (1 turquoise, 1 coffee cream)<br /> 1 midi dress(navy with beige circles)<br /> 3 tunics to wear with leggings (grey, purple plaid, dark fushcia)<br /> 3 tunics to wear with skinnies (black sack, black with white spots. blue paisley)<br /> 4 tops for pants ( navy with coral flowers,teal voluminous, turquoise voluminous, pink voluminous)<br /> 2 blouse/ shirts (denim, cream with butterflies)<br /> 2 cascade cardis (burgandy,hot pink)<br /> 6 cardis (beige cape cardi, emerald, navy cropped cascade, white boxy cropped, beige cropped, grey)<br /> 2 shrugs (purple, coral)<br /> 6 vests!! (turquoise cascade, faux fur, denim, pleather moto, charcoal, khaki safari)<br /> 5 jeans (black skinny, 2 blue skinny, charcoal bootcuts, white widelegs)<br /> 2 spring/ summer skirts (cream with blue flowers midi, cream with purple geometric pattern)<br /> 1 shorts (khaki knee length)<br /> 4 jackets (denim, grey, black leather, tan leather)<br /> 5 camis<br /> 5 long sleeve layering t's<br /> 4 short sleeve layering t's<br /> 1 roll neck jumper<br /> 6 leggings (jeggings, 2 black, grey, cropped black, cropped navy)</p> <p>I think I need to stock up on tops! trousers which aren't jeans (I can't wear jeans to work though I do sneak in my black skinnies and charcoal bootcuts) and perhaps a winter skirt or 2 anything else anyone thinks I need to add? x </p>