https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:49:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3/page/2#post-2088940 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:09:41 +0000 bridgie 2088940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheers!&nbsp; I am ready. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3/page/2#post-2088932 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 02:49:37 +0000 kellygirl 2088932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ready to start my day to day edit in the new decade! We can cheer each other on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3/page/2#post-2088928 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 02:37:19 +0000 bridgie 2088928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>deb, day by day editing is ideal. If I ever get rid of this chaos I have now, I will try it too.&nbsp; Happy New Year. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Jenni, that really is a beautiful top.&nbsp; Bless you for trying to find it a permanent home.&nbsp; I join you in planning to buy less.&nbsp; I have two projects going, editing plus shopping my closet.&nbsp; So far, it is working.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cindy, Oh, I hope you will get a break soon. I know you must be tired.</div><div>Grocery is hard work.&nbsp; I am tired of all the extra food around, so I am trying to get back to my better eating habits.&nbsp; I feel better when I eat properly, also</div><div>I feel like my clothes fit better.&nbsp; Wishing you A Happy New Year.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3/page/2#post-2088828 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:51:14 +0000 cindysmith 2088828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cull frequently as things wear out or whatever, but I need to do a really thorough edit. Just as soon as I have the energy. Because I work at a grocery store, and it's the holiday season and I don't know what on earth people are doing with all this freaking food we've been selling and now I'm tired LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3/page/2#post-2088781 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 21:12:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Bridgie it is 1 January here already, Happy New Year! I was going to tell you about the top I edited out yesterday. It was a hand-me-down from my best friend’s daughter in 2015, a rather shapeless black tunic with very pretty sequins around the neckline. The neckline suited me, the rest not so much, also it needed a strapless bra.<br /> Only worn 3 times in the 4 years since she gave it to me, the last time ( below) in December 2018. So I decided it didn’t deserve a place in my wardrobe and maybe they could donate it elsewhere! She accepted it back very graciously at her NYE party for 8 of us last night. I did feel a bit bad returning it but also felt it was a bit of a salutary lesson for her daughter that donating clothes doesn’t end their life. Maybe someone else will enjoy it. But I am more and more conscious not to just think my responsibility ends after donation, so my plan is to buy less. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3/page/2#post-2088671 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 03:29:33 +0000 deb 2088671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a day-by-day editor. I keep the pieces I edit out in a donation bag and when the bag is full off to donation it goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088663 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:35:57 +0000 bridgie 2088663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, thanks for sending those three blog posts. Enjoyed reading them. And now Angie has come forward. I anxiously await that challenge Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088568 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:27:38 +0000 Angie 2088568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will create a closet edit challenge and review on the forum soon, for sure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088394 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 19:37:01 +0000 The Cat 2088394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your kind words to me. And congratulations on having started part of the project. It sounds like you actually had fun. :-)</p> <p>By the way, a jacket with a snowflake doesn't need to be reserved for Christmas. It can probably be worn all the winter, in particular if there is snow, or if snow is expected or hoped for. ;-)</p> <p>I am excited to hear about the next part of your project: tackling all the black in your closet. As Angie is one of your styling icons, you might find it inspirational and helpful to reread these blog posts:<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2009/09/03/black-black-and-more-black/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2009/09.....ore-black/</a><br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2012/10/31/ensembles-all-black-versus-almost-black/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2012/10.....ost-black/</a><br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2018/01/15/the-role-of-black-in-your-wardrobe-and-style/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2018/01.....and-style/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088269 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 02:34:53 +0000 bridgie 2088269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, Suz, Janet,&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp; I have picked a category.&nbsp; Minor, but it is a start and I have it completed.&nbsp; I had exactly 5 items that are strictly Christmas items.&nbsp; Would you believe, (sure you can, since its me)I located&nbsp;a skirt I had meant to donate&nbsp;stored with a red fun sweater vest, not ugly, just whimsy, which I wore most and am keeping and mentioned earlier I have skirt in donate pile now.&nbsp; The other three items were scattered about here and there in 3 separate drawers and I didn't even locate until after Christmas.&nbsp; One is a velour jacket with a snowflake (nothing at all special about it, but even so I am going to carry it over until next year.)&nbsp; And a pretty bronze, gold and black top, which in past years I wore under a nice cream cardi so keeping it and a nice Cardinal Brooch that I looked for to&nbsp;buy&nbsp;two years and finally located it two years ago. I still like it a lot but I am going to gift it to my grandaughters's future mother in law.&nbsp; AT our Christmas brunch she had on a red knit top, with a cardinal print on it&nbsp;, she said she only wears at Christmas, so she may not wear brooch&nbsp;until next Christmas but the point is I love it and I do want her to have it.&nbsp;So, call it editing or whatever you want to.&nbsp; I crack-up at me and my ways more than anybody.&nbsp; Ha, Ha.&nbsp;</p> <p>Next I am going to tackle&nbsp;all the&nbsp;black in my closet.</p> <p>Taylor, sounds like you have fun with your closet.&nbsp; That is the way it should be.&nbsp; Thanks for your encouragement.</p> <p>Fashintern, I will keep you posted. :)&nbsp; Hope you get your closet sorted. :)</p> <p>The Cat, Thanks for hanging in there with me.&nbsp; Your wise words of encouragement mean&nbsp;a lot to me.</p> <p>Jaileen, I am glad someone else here admits they haven't edited their closet for years.&nbsp; But, sounds like you do have a system that works.&nbsp; I move things around when they begin to annoy.&nbsp; I need to go a step further and get rid of them. Hope you enjoyed your 4 day Christmas vacation, and now some down time for you to enjoy.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088231 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:13:28 +0000 JAileen 2088231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Our Christmas holiday lasted four days. &nbsp;We got back home yesterday, and I’m happy that we don’t have to travel anywhere for the rest of the year.</div><div><br /></div>I’d like to do a closet edit, too. &nbsp;I haven’t done that for several years. &nbsp;I think I just remove things as they annoy me. &nbsp;My biggest problem is that I have gained some weight and my clothes don’t fit very well. &nbsp;I will probably hang onto the too tight clothes for at least awhile, with hopes that I’ll lose the weight. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088223 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:43:26 +0000 The Cat 2088223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bridgie, I understand that your granddaughter is busy, and I also understand that a closet edit can seem somewhat demanding if you haven't done it for a long time and if you have a large wardrobe. So, like others here, I suggest that you take one category (i.e. pants, blouses, jackets, shoes ...) at a time. </p> <p>Another suggestion: Give yourself small rewards (not necessarily items, but perhaps something you would like to watch, read, listen to, experience, eat or drink) after completing each part of the job, and finally one bigger reward after finishing all the job. Rewards can be very motivating. However, the editing process in itself will probably feel rewarding anyway, at least when it is over (in part or completely) and you can enjoy the result.</p> <p>How about setting aside an hour or two one of the nearest days, for closet editing? And do it again, once or twice a week. Make time for yourself and your closet, because you are worth it! I am sure you will feel much better when you just get started. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088222 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:43:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2088222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not much of an editor. I enjoy pulling out things from past years and mixing them with newer items. Also, my body and my life are in flux. When they are both perfect, then I’ll be able to go through and pluck out whatever isn’t perfectly suited (in other words, never). But I have been getting better at removing things (sock drawer, I’m looking at you!) that have holes in them or are otherwise unwearable. My son is much like the daughter Jenni mentioned. “Throw it all out!” </p> <p>But I’ll be watching for your posts. Maybe one per drawer/closet section? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088206 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 16:13:49 +0000 taylor 2088206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is always a great idea. &nbsp;Start fresh for the New Year. &nbsp; I constantly edit my closet , almost regretting some things I have purged. &nbsp;However always up for cleaning, refreshing or certainly going through the things I have decided to keep thus far and re -organize </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088188 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 14:22:24 +0000 Janet 2088188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if we get someone to help us edit our closet, it’s a really good idea to have them take the bags of donation items with them when they leave so we aren’t tempted to sneak them back into our closets! I used to help my mom edit sometimes by offering to take the item off her hands — she felt much better about giving it away if I took it (she didn’t need to know that I would take it to be donated!). The fact was, she was ready to let go of things but it was hard unless she somehow felt they were not being wasted. </p> <p>That said, I have never had help while closet editing — I’ve always done it by myself — and could probably use a good eye and a firm opinion from time to time. I’ll sometimes ask my husband about a specific item, and I help him edit, but I wouldn’t want to impose a lengthy edit session on him! </p> <p>Do what works for you! I like the little by little approach — pick one category for a day and tackle it, so it doesn’t feel too overwhelming. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088163 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:06:42 +0000 Suz 2088163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>January is an excellent month for an edit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Actually, in my books, ANY month is an excellent month for an edit! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>But truly...it makes a lot of sense to break it down by category. That sharpens the discriminating senses and makes the whole thing less overpowering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088158 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 01:22:31 +0000 Sal 2088158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it sounds like you are ready for an edit! Start with a category that will be satisfying. And chunks Is fine.</p> <p>I edit my clothes as I go - but my office and kitchen in chunks! My office is the worst offender. </p> <p>I have edited too quickly but not very often. One brown trench coat is my main regret........it was a great vintage item. I can be too slow to pass on pieces that are worn..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088154 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 01:04:15 +0000 bridgie 2088154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Style Fan,&nbsp; Thanks for responding and great that you stay on top and ahead of this editing thing. :)&nbsp; And you travel a lot so I am sure packing is easier when everything is organized.</div><div>suntiger, spiders and snakes, I screamed when I read that.&nbsp; I would not ever edit anything if I knew or even thought those scary critters were lurking. :)</div><div>Jenni, I knew you would understand my thinking on the red dress. Bless you. Yes, please let us know at end of January what you accomplish.&nbsp; I bet it will be more than I accomplish, but I have started and will try.&nbsp; BTW, I am not going to purchase anything in January, and maybe not even February.</div><div>Gigi&nbsp; Wishing you all the luck in the world for editing this weekend.&nbsp; Let us know what you accomplish. IF I accomplish anything I will let everybody know. :)</div><div>April, sounds like you Mother may think somewhat the way I do.&nbsp; I don't wear black very often but I have probably 20 or 25 black items that includes about 10 shells.&nbsp; I think even the word shell pertaining to clothes is outdated.&nbsp; But, hey I always think I may wear them sometime.&nbsp; Bet your Mom thinks she may wear those blue tees sometime. :)&nbsp; I have switched from black to navy and I like black with navy, so another good reason for me to keep all those black items. :)&nbsp; Thanks for posting.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088049 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:16:52 +0000 April 2088049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bridgie, in 2012 I decluttered every drawer, cupboard, and closet at my parents' house.&nbsp; (My mother had literally 40 blue tee shirts.)&nbsp; I turned all their clothes hangers around backward and instructed my mom to turn them right-way-round when she wore each item.&nbsp; At the end of the year, she was to donate anything that was still on a backwards hanger.</p> <p>Now, I haven't been back since then, but I guarantee you that if I showed up today, I would still find quite a few hangers backward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088038 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 07:20:34 +0000 Gigi 2088038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha, too funny that we are so much alike!</p> <p>I feel like I am drowning in my clothes sometimes. I don't have a lot, but I also don't have much space, so things easily get cluttered. Maybe I can try to do one of the easier drawers this weekend. Marking my calendar... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2088031 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:21:32 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that story about the silky red floral dress and how you kept and wore it another 10 years! And that’s why I don’t really want someone to help me. I will take opinions maybe... but one of my daughters is saying she is a minimalist and is inclined to say “get rid of it” about every household item!<br /> I’m also trying to wear them at least 30 times before editing them out. So I have bags in the storage room waiting for consignment or donation to a better shop or a rag bag. I can let you know by the end of January how it is going though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087992 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:15:01 +0000 Anonymous 2087992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on team perennial editor too, for my closet. The garage however...not so much...but it's cold in there and there are (non poisonous/non aggressive) snakes and 4 inch spiders... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087951 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:39:05 +0000 Style Fan 2087951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>January seems like a good time to start a closet edit, Bridgie.&nbsp; I just did a major closet edit.&nbsp; I try to stay on top of the closet because I have limited space.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087950 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:38:51 +0000 bridgie 2087950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rachy, well, at least you have some good ideas where to start. </p> <p>And doggone the bow tie that lasted one wearing.&nbsp; That is maddening!</p> <p>April, bless you for saying I encouraged you.&nbsp; That encourages me.&nbsp; I have been randomly (that is how I do most everything concerning my personal life.&nbsp; I am quite the perfectionist otherwise.) looking at things in my closet and added to discard pile&nbsp;4 pairs of shoes that I have had in holding for years, also a crazy ugly Christmas skirt that I&nbsp;should have thrown out years ago.</p> <p>Toronto girl, nemosmom, and Sterling, you three are the official leaders of the Perennial Editor Team.&nbsp; Welcome and Thank you.&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Joy, I decided a long time ago that you are one of the most organized people on this forum.&nbsp; And you put time, thought and effort into having a perfect closet.&nbsp; Thanks for posting. :)</p> <p>The Cat, thanks for posting.&nbsp; SO nice that you help your parents with editing.&nbsp; Cat, I have One granddaughter and she has one daughter who is five years old.&nbsp; That's it for grandchildren for me.&nbsp; My granddaughter started helping me edit my closet when she was 16.&nbsp; She was and still is very stylish, learned from her mother who was and still very stylish.&nbsp; Her mother also helped me a lot when she was in our family.&nbsp; I have to add that we (the mother) are still friendly but she lives across country from me.&nbsp; Anyway, I very much miss my granddaughter&nbsp; helping me, but she is absolutely too busy, she is a single mom, working full time in a hospital and planning a wedding in the spring.&nbsp; She had us for brunch (she was on call at her job) and she looked very tired.</p> <p>I still chuckle about this, but when she was 16 to about 22 and helped me she was quick to tell me to get rid of a lot of things and go shopping with me to replace things.&nbsp; Anyway, the chuckle,&nbsp; sometimes after she left I would quickly retrieve things from the discard pile.&nbsp; Not everything but a few items. I have a pretty silky red floral dress she told me to discard about 10 years ago, and I decided a few days ago to put it in my discard pile.&nbsp; I was careful to never wear it around her.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone who has posted. :)</p> &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087900 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:28:59 +0000 The Cat 2087900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do it four times a year, at the end/beginning of each season. When you do it often, it's usually quickly done! :-)</p> <p>I help my parents, who are in their late 80s, to do it twice a year. Then we get rid of items they no longer want to keep, and make notes of items they need or want to purchase.</p> <p>Bridgie, just a thought: Would it be more enjoyable if one or two of your granddaughters assisted you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087899 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:25:57 +0000 Anonymous 2087899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>January is a good time to do a closet edit. I still have not found many replacements for pants, jeans and skirts, and now see I need to refresh my holiday capsule and basic winter tops as well. I need to be a better editor. I need to think where I want to go with my style so as. It to make a bunch of mistakes.<br /> Downsizing my clothes to move, I found it helpful to set goals. Example: If I have 6 black jackets across seasons, I must get rid of 2, 3 would be better. This has helped me become more aware of pieces that will work in more than one season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087870 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:36:31 +0000 Anonymous 2087870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to join the perennial editor team. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087866 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:23:04 +0000 nemosmom 2087866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another perennial editor here, but more than happy to support you from the sideline! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087862 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:23:13 +0000 Helena 2087862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bridgie, I have the opposite problem; I'm a perennial editor BUT I will enthusiastically cheer you on as you tackle your closet! </p> <p>I think breaking it into manageable chunks is a great strategy - less overwhelming. Decision fatigue is real! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-3#post-2087855 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 12:24:51 +0000 April 2087855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been trying to face some closet facts.&nbsp; I have many more shoes than are actually wearable/comfortable for me, and I seem to be hanging onto a number of clothing items that don't make me feel fabulous.</p> <p>Definitely time for an edit -- thanks for the encouragement, bridgie! </p>