https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 04:34:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147563 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:22:35 +0000 Jenava 147563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just purged my closet! Having been the same size now, essentially, for 5 years it's easy for me to have stuff sitting in there that fits and isn't worn, but I don't wear anymore. These are the purge "candidates" if you will. They are easy to spot, because they wind up at the far end of my rail! I go through them and decide why I don't wear them and either find a way to incorporate them or, if they don't fit with my style or are uncomfortable for some reason, I donate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147425 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:08:07 +0000 Queen Mum 147425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristine- that sounds just like my husband. He gets so attached to things it drives me crazy!!! I think in his mind if it was nice 10 years ago then it is still nice.</p> <p>Debbie- yay for you!!!! you're doing a great job of purging </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147368 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:28:10 +0000 Mac 147368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no tips whatsoever, since purging is tough for me, but I had to throw in a YAY, YOU for doing more closet cleaning. That must feel great and make you feel more streamlined and organized for spring. Go, Debbie, Go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147359 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:43:28 +0000 Debbie 147359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I worked on the closet again today and got rid on more stuff. We are redoing our bedroom so I'm going through everything. </p> <p>I do know one thing I do not need a another black or balck and white top. Seriously I don't know what I was thinking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147302 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:50:16 +0000 Maya 147302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it doesn't make me feel fabulous when I put it on, it's gone. I don't even bother to think of it any other way because it ends up clouding my judgment. I do edits very frequently--usually once every two months or so, because it takes me that long to buy a substantial amount of new pieces. I haven't had any regrets so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147159 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:33:35 +0000 RoseandJoan 147159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only toss the items which look worn now. I edited all of the too big clothes some months ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147157 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:28:06 +0000 Kristine 147157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm getting much better, but I'm working out an odd attachment to junky clothes. I bought a nice pair of grey trouser jeans earlier this year and it was still hard for me to let go of my 8 year old Old Navy dress pants that were starting to shine and had no hem. I did it though. My husband practically threw my stained and ripped hoodie on the bonfire, so I finally replaced that too. </p> <p>I think my closet is so small that I cling to what I have for fear that the replacement won't work out. I don't have such a problem letting go of things I don't wear, but it's the things I wear to death that become like my binky or something. Even if I get a newer nicer version, I find the old one more comforting.</p> <p>Hhm, a little self discovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147068 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:18:21 +0000 rae 147068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oof, I have to purge about once a month, just because I'm constantly shopping, and it makes me antsy to have too much stuff. I'm finally getting to the point, though, that I love most everything in my closet, so purging is tougher, and I have to slow down on the purchases. Basically, if I don't feel totally awesome in something when I wear it out, it gets donated or sold off. Kind of soothing, actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147059 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:43:47 +0000 marianna 147059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been brutal with my closet editing lately. If I don't LOVE it, or see a purpose/need for it in my closet, out it goes. Having too many mediocre items/items I don't wear just clutters the closet and leaves me confused each morning, honestly! Somehow having less in the closet makes it easier to get dressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147045 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:51:06 +0000 Queen Mum 147045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's a piece that works but I don't like anymore, I would most likely hang on to it. If I'm not liking it, I'm probably just not styling it right and need some coaching from all my personal stylists here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147043 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:47:44 +0000 Louise 147043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm fickle too so if it's just I've gone off an item I store it in the spare bedroom and if I haven't thought about it or wanted to wear it for a couple of months then I know I can pass it on x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147031 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:33:52 +0000 garmenta 147031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What does everyone do with pieces that fit and work in your wardrobe but that you just don't like anymore? I'm fickle, and something I liked a few months ago is often something that doesn't appeal to me anymore. Do you purge those, or hang onto them for a few more months to see if you change your mind again? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-147021 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:14:35 +0000 rute 147021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! I'm by no means a keeper!<br /> I give everything! To my sister, to the church (my church collects clothes for people who need).<br /> If I don't wear the piece for a year or if it doesnt fit or If I don't like the style I give it away.<br /> I know fashion keeps returning, but it also reinvents the looks so when a trend comes back the fit is never the same! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146869 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:49:36 +0000 taylor 146869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purge and edit alot..I have a few things I hang on to because some is just too good to go on the curb, so I try to find someone who can wear it...my daughter usually gets first dibsies:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146865 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:31:10 +0000 Boof 146865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, Queenie, I'm a ruthless purger too! I just cleaned out and reorganized my closet last week. Rosie, I totally agree that when you get rid of the clutter, you feel like you have "more." I just did my girls' closets and drawers, too. They get really excited about it, because they can actually see what they have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146864 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:30:09 +0000 Kate 146864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am amazed by you ladies who are able to constantly edit your wardrobe. Between moving across the country, being pickier about colors, and trying to be less casual I have had quite a bit of wardrobe turnover in the past year. But I still have plenty of clothes that are well over 5 years old, and some that are about 10 years old! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146858 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:22:10 +0000 Isabel 146858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to hang onto things that weren't "quite right" in the pretense that either I or the clothes ( miraculously ) would change....</p> <p>For the past few years I go by : if it is not beautiful, useful, or loved out it goes. </p> <p>If I have no idea why I bought it or if I never felt comfortable in it, out it goes. It makes me happy that the Salvation Army will make some money on it and that it might make someone else happy.</p> <p>My real problem is that sometimes I love something so much that I want to save it....that is a whole other story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146854 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:16:02 +0000 Angie 146854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, can I clone your closet purging persona? </p> <p>Debbie, box sentimental pieces separately. Do not get rid of anything that you cannot replace yet. Get rid of stuff that you have not worn in over a year, accept formalwear. </p> <p>Dress for the body you have now. Do not keep anything in your closet that does not fit. If your weight fluctuates - keep a few extra items in a box somewhere away from your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146836 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:19:07 +0000 chewyspaghetti 146836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a constant state of editing right now- just due to weight loss. Save for a couple of things that have special meaning that I have held onto for years, everything that I currently own is less than a year old or so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146835 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:18:55 +0000 Mellllls 146835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can only purge if I have a second opinion or when my closet is full. So, every laundry a few things go because I only have so many hangers. But...they go into a shopping bag and sit around for awhile so I have the option of reviving them. I really do need someone to come, sit with me and tell me what to get rid of. </p> <p>My fiance and I switched closets last fall and in doing so he made me throw up 13 pairs of shoes that were incredibly beat up but I couldn't bear to part with. He was totally right of course and I haven't missed them. I did refuse to throw out one pair of shoes but still 12 isn't bad! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146834 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:18:37 +0000 Queen Mum 146834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me the peace of a non-cluttered house far outweighs the chance that I might miss something or need something some day. I'd rather go spend the money on that rare occasion that I do need something than to keep closets full of stuff that drive me crazy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146831 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:14:40 +0000 Rosie 146831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ummm ok maybe not. J/K</p> <p>Being ruthless is a good thing. I think it for many it is hard to get rid of things because we think we'll miss them...but rarely does that end up being the case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146829 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:12:09 +0000 Queen Mum 146829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sure Rosie! but be warned... I'm ruthless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146826 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:09:32 +0000 Rosie 146826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you please come to my house and purge? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146825 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:08:50 +0000 Queen Mum 146825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get rid of stuff that is worn out, tired looking, too big, or not flattering. I don't hold on to anything thinking it might come back in style because even if it does, the old version is still dated. At this point I'd say that 90% of my wardrobe is less than 3 years old. I am a ruthless purger in everything. I hate clutter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146818 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:56:45 +0000 Rosie 146818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a good question. I'm going through my closet as well. I, too, have things I wonder why I bought! </p> <p>I do keep things I haven't worn in a while, some I shouldn't, but most others because they are for certain occasions or certain weathers. For example, I have heavy jackets and clothing I don't wear much here in CA, but my brother lives in Boston so I definitely need them. I also have suits I don't wear too much anymore due to a change in work, but keep them because I know I will need them, especially now. I think these kinds of things are exceptions to the "6 month rule" - anything weather related in particular.</p> <p>I don't really keep too many things because they may come back in style. I think I usual buy pretty classic iterations of trends, perhaps. I think my biggest problems is weeding out shoes and purses. Over the years I have spent a lot of money on both and really have a hard time weeding them out. </p> <p>The thing I have found, though, that when I weed out pretty ruthlessly, is that I love my wardrobe more. I find it easier to pull together outfits I love, etc. Oddly it makes me feel like I have more! </p> <p>I'm sure after your shopping experience with Angie that what makes the cut has changed. Good for you! I can't wait to shop with her someday soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-editing#post-146813 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:38:35 +0000 Debbie 146813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purged my closet before I went shopping with Angie but since based on the knowledge I gained I'm going through it again.</p> <p>When you go through your closet do you get rid of anything you haven't worn in say 6 months? Do you keep things because they might come back in sytle? Or you just hate to get rid of it for whatever reason. </p> <p>As I go through I have to admit some of it I wonder why I ever bought it! </p>