https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:10:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063624 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:10:59 +0000 cheryl 2063624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your photos are beautiful. Great job. I think a few pops of color will be the cherry on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063594 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:47:25 +0000 lyn67 2063594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Visuals worth a wealth to me, great job and so wise to try on everything! How long did&nbsp; take you&nbsp; this???:-) </p> <p><b>nemosmom</b> how loose your shelves look-amazing closet nirvana- would pack them full in a second!:-)..</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063462 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:20:58 +0000 Susie 2063462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your photos make me happy...everything looks cohesive and it just feels serene. I love an organized closet and your collections are lovely.<br /> Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063395 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:51:45 +0000 Christina F. 2063395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is inspiring. I did this recently with my tops for fall but didn't come to many conclusions about what to pass on, even though I have too many in similar color schemes. I tend to fall in love with certain prints and not want to let them go.... You have good criteria for your tops because you know exactly how you wear them. Good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063381 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:57:20 +0000 nemosmom 2063381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, you inspired me to get off my butt and do the heavy lifting for the season switch!! But I admit that I started with the easy (folded) pieces that I tend to wear more...</p> <p>I had gone through some summer pieces willy-nilly a couple of weeks ago, but this morning I took a couple of hours and tried on all my jeans, cords, and lightweight sweaters. I also culled a few tees that won’t make it to next summer, and put about half of my jeans in holding along with linen pants, shirts, and summer tanks. </p> <p>I hope to tackle hanging clothes next! Thank you for the inspiration!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063358 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:27:50 +0000 taylor 2063358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also read your denim review/ edit!<br /> I have a similar amount of clothes/ denim , and I know what a job it is to go through each piece and organize , asking yourself keep or not.<br /> It’s a process I find cathartic and satisfying . It also takes a lot of time and energy . Congratulations on a job well done ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063328 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:39:07 +0000 Anonymous 2063328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spits out coffee at the Olivia Newton John pic. &nbsp;I am so unmotivated and uninterested in &nbsp;trying everything on, but I will empty a closet and sort and stack. That kind of physical I can get behind. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063276 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:57:37 +0000 Anonymous 2063276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have been doing an amazing job reviewing and editing your closet. &nbsp;I have been trying to keep up with your progress. &nbsp;Your posts inspire me to do the same a little later this season. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063267 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:42:34 +0000 bella 2063267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! I should do the same. I just ordered a bunch of jeans as i am in dire need of those. But, for the first time in many years, I feel like my wardrobe is in disarray. I have a bunch of clothes, but not outfits. Before I start making some more hurried purchases in panic, I'd better take stock and assess. I bet it's not as bad as I fear but I won't know that for sure unless I get down and dirty with my wardrobe, as Angie would say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063266 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:55:32 +0000 Cardiff girl 2063266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep,it’s an ear worm for sure!You are doing very well with your closet edit,l am impressed and yes to adding some bright colour.l think that it would be very enlivening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063246 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:31:46 +0000 nemosmom 2063246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I have that song stuck in my head!!</p> <p>Nice job, Janet!! Your closet looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063245 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:30:41 +0000 SarahD8 2063245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice, Janet, this looks like really good work.</p> <p>I relate to the no-more-plaid rule. I’ve noticed that I also tend to accumulate a lot of plaid tops. I think because it’s in my style wheelhouse and tends to be readily available. But I’ve started to feel like too MUCH plaid isn’t really me, if that makes any sense at all.</p> <p>Your “keep” photos look really cohesive to me. I am not left thinking “she needs to add some brighter colors” or anything like that. But that said, if YOU are feeling drawn to brighter tops and know how you will wear them in outfits it seems like a good strategy for a refresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063244 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:25:13 +0000 Sal 2063244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Brooklyn!</p> <p>Well done Janet - great work. I think a red top would be a great addition.</p> <p>And I agree that sometimes ideas on paper or tech don’t work in reality so you do have to get physical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063242 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:17:48 +0000 Brooklyn 2063242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, another Aussie on this thread!</p> <p>Good job on the organisation. I must say, it looks very inviting the way you’ve done it. I like that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063235 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:00:53 +0000 Jaime 2063235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I had no idea I was going to see Olivia Newton John on this thread. ! Anyway, apart from being envious that you have hanging space for tees (I would hang everything if I could), I totally hear you about longer tops and am contemplating the same topic myself.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063214 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:27:50 +0000 Anonymous 2063214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I have to see Angie in legwarmers...<br /> ETA also Sam </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063212 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:24:28 +0000 Angie 2063212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Looking good! WOOOHOOOO! I am so proud of you, <b>Janet</b>. WELL DONE.&nbsp;</p> <p>*toes tingling*&nbsp;</p> <p>This is the way to do it!&nbsp;GET PHYSICAL WITH YOUR WARDROBE.&nbsp;No apps can do this. No free lunch.<i>You</i>&nbsp;have to do this in person - with your body, mind and spirit. It's the only accurate and effective way forward with wardrobe planning, shopping and editing.&nbsp;</p> <p>YES to your conclusions, and YES to adding fun colours.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063210 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:18:37 +0000 Janet 2063210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, yes! I can relate. There are some things in my closet that have a very narrow window of wear, or are really specific to mood or occasion, but when I want them, I want them! I'm not going to get rid of them -- at least not now -- because I still value them. I don't want a closet that is built on that premise, but I don't mind having some things like that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suntiger, I'm thinking of ordering that top in all four of those colors. It's a good basic in colors that I can really use, and I have a 25% off coupon code. Oh! And you are so right about the pattern/solid thing in summer vs. winter -- interesting!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063208 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:13:40 +0000 rachylou 2063208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tidy!</p> <p>I’ve been thinking about how I have a lot of clothes that I don’t wear except when I do, lol. Yesterday was very hot and I wanted out of my pedal pushers, so I put on this tee-shirt dress. This may be the only day this year it will be worn, but on this one day it was absolutely necessary. No other would have worked. Is it dead weight or isn’t it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063207 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:13:03 +0000 Anonymous 2063207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that Boden top- the green and burgundy are nice too! Good job on the edit :)<br /> Looks like you're like me with the solid tops/print skirts formula, but more print tops for winter to go with solid bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063203 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:01:25 +0000 Janet 2063203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Post-edit photos</p> <p>1) Sleeveless tees and knit tops (summer)<br /> 2) Summer woven tops<br /> 3) Short sleeve tees (mostly for summer but some get worn three seasons)<br /> 4) Long sleeve blouses and shirts (mostly fall-winter-spring but a couple go into summer)</p> <p>Haven’t photographed the long-sleeve tees and knitwear yet. And the items I set aside for alteration are not in the photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-review-continues#post-2063199 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:49:00 +0000 Janet 2063199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I decided to at least start reviewing my tops. First, I tackled the summer tops, which was easy because I know exactly what I've been wearing for the last few months, and why. </p> <p>I set aside 3-4 nice summer/sleeveless tops that I am not reaching for, for one reason: they are too long! I've had them for a few years, and I really like them, but the silhouettes and my summer dressing habits have changed, and I want to be able to wear these tops with skirts. At their current length, the proportions don't look right with the midi skirts I've adopted as a summer staple. Plus a couple of them are a little snug across the hip now, so they don't hang right anyway. I'm thinking of taking them to my tailor and having them shortened, which would solve the fit problem and the styling problem.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also established that my tees, basic as many of them may be, are all in pretty good shape at the end of the season, and there is no pressing need to refresh basic tops for next summer. I do rely on them pretty heavily in the heat, as they are so easy to wash and wear.&nbsp;</p> <p>Next, I reviewed my collection of long sleeve blouses and shirts. I tried on every single one, and considered styling options for all of them. I put three in the donation pile, and a handful more are in the holding zone. A couple of observations from this category: 1) no more plaid shirts! I have several, in a few different color ways and weights, so no more; 2) this seems to be an area where pattern comes into my dressing, way more so than in knit tops, which tend to be solids. 3) It also seems to be an area in which I might be best served pursuing a trend or two, as usually tops are an easier fit on me than bottoms, and they tend to be a little less expensive.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm now about halfway through reviewing my long-sleeved knitwear and tee collection. Again, I've tried on every piece! I'm definitely noticing that I am well set for basic styles &nbsp;(and some basic-with-a-twist type things) in solid colors in my usual palette, but the colors are mostly very subdued -- of course plenty of neutrals like black, grey and white, but dark burgundy, deep green, and various shades of blue. It got me wondering if I should add a pop of a brighter color or two -- red perhaps? or a brighter blue. I've collected a good-looking basic tee from Boden that caught my eye.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do not have much in the way of patterned knitwear/sweaters, but I did just add a reptile print sweater recently in black/grey/white and mint green.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll report back when I finish! </p>