https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:58:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1197864 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:02:11 +0000 Anonymous 1197864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been so enlightening to follow you on this journey. Thank you for sharing your insights. I loved what you said about fixing your meh outfits. Something we all need to remember. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1197119 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:28:55 +0000 Lisa 1197119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro-Thanks!&nbsp; It only recently dawned on me, the money is already spent whether I wear a piece or let it just sit.&nbsp; And if if it is just sitting around unused, that's taking up space, which is clothing clutter.&nbsp; And the rest of my home is pretty clutter free (I only have a handful of statues/fake plants as decoration, I prefer more open spaces) so why should my wardrobe and closet be any different right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196800 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:58:04 +0000 Caro in Oz 1196800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really interesting &amp; such a great way to fine-tune your wardrobe :)<br />I love your statement:&nbsp;<span><i>Sooner or later the item has to either be used, or purged, otherwise I'm just keeping clutter.<br /></i><i><br /></i></span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196793 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:50:00 +0000 Lisa 1196793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo-Yes! I think it will be easier for me to purge after I freshen up my fall/winter wardrobe come, maybe Sept or Oct.&nbsp; By then I'll have completed all 4 seasons with this challenge and I'll be able to see if an item will work with my new working closet.&nbsp; Right now, I can see a sweater in the boutique, didn't work with my current fall/winter bottoms, but may work well with a spring/summer bottom and earn it's place in my closet.&nbsp; Anything that cannot work with my finalized closet will have to go.&nbsp; This should really help my purging.&nbsp; And I know I'm not going to NOT want to shop for years and years while I slowly add items only from the boutique. Sooner or later the item has to either be used, or purged, otherwise I'm just keeping clutter.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196790 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:43:52 +0000 Mo 1196790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense, Lisa. &nbsp;After a time living in FL away from my winter clothing, often when I come back it is a revelation. &nbsp;Some items I'm so happy to be reunited with and others just don't make the cut anymore after a year of being away. &nbsp;I put them on, and often purge them after their very first wear when it feels 'off'. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196786 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:38:25 +0000 Lisa 1196786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz-Yes!&nbsp; I am hoping for much smarter shopping in the future, and a more cohesive (and therefore makes me happier) closet as the final result.&nbsp; I'm amazed at how long I've kept up the challenge.&nbsp; At this point, DH says it's not a challenge anymore, it's become a lifestyle.&nbsp; </p> <p>Angie-Yes!&nbsp; This has been a superb experience for me.&nbsp; I finally figured out how to manage my wardrobe, how I can maintain one in/one out, and I'll be able to spend my money much more wisely in the future. </p> <p>Jeanie-I agree, I am also a big repeat outfit person.&nbsp; When I find a combination I adore, I just keep sporting it.&nbsp; I've noticed my wardrobe boredom is often because I'm not loving the outfit combination I have, which doesn't always mean I don't like the pieces themselves, I just didn't like them paired together.</p> <p>Alexandra and Krista-Thanks for reading!</p> <p>Mo-I am leaving the fall/winter section of the boutique alone for now.&nbsp; I have some pricey sweaters in there and I am not ready to part ways with them just yet.&nbsp; I think after I freshen up my fall/winter clothes at the start of the season this year, it will be time to purge that portion, after all, after a year of not wearing something, most items should be moved to new homes.&nbsp; That is not going to be an easy purge for me to do.&nbsp; I already plan to purge any unworn items from spring/summer come August. These pieces aren't as pricey (no cashmere or wool to purge) so it will be easier for me to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196392 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 15:03:25 +0000 Mo 1196392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! &nbsp;I can't believe it's been over 4 months now you've been plugging along. &nbsp;Awesome! &nbsp;Have you purged the fall/winter things you did not grab for, or are you leaving the boutique alone for the entire year before making changes?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196292 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:00:14 +0000 Krista 1196292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always enjoy reading your analyses about your wardrobe! I have been working on my 'meh' outfits too and I agree that there's much more satisfaction in finding the right combination rather than simply moving on to a new outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196226 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:08:34 +0000 Alexandra 1196226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, what Suz and Angie said. Lots of important lessons in reworking outfits until they are just so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196217 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 06:40:25 +0000 Jeanie 1196217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of spending time to rework outfits that didn't quite work. &nbsp;I find when I get a combination that works I tend to wear it over and over. &nbsp;If I spent more time reworking the so-so outfits I would have a lot more fall back outfits. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1196095 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 02:03:12 +0000 Angie 1196095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. What Suz said. This has been an invaluable experience for you, Lisa.&nbsp;</p> <p>I regard brights as Spring colours too, actually. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1195850 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:56:12 +0000 Suz 1195850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting, Lisa. What strikes me most is that your new patience is paying off in some important learning that should allow you to rebuild your closet very mindfully over time. Great job!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-18-on-to-spring#post-1195837 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:42:18 +0000 Lisa 1195837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, </p> <p>I’ve just completed week 18 (4 1/2 months) on the challenge!&nbsp; Current wardrobe totals are near the end. I tried to underline some subtopics in case you have a specific one in mind.</p> <p>To read more about the challenge, including the rules, <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-challenge-from-dh-rules" rel="nofollow">click here</a>.</p> <p>For a recap of week 16, <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-16-4-months" rel="nofollow">click here.</a><br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-week-6" rel="nofollow"><br /> </a></p> <p>For a summary post of all the fall/winter recaps click <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dh-closet-challenge-recap-fall-winter-summary" rel="nofollow">here.</a></p> <p><b>Reflections for Week 18</b></p> <p><b>Combining Spring and Fall</b></p> <p>At this point in the season, we are slowly shifting to spring weather.&nbsp; I consider my<br /> fall/winter capsule complete and will not be making any changes to this portion<br /> of my working closet until the fall season rolls around again.&nbsp; I do plan to try and incorporate as many of my fall pieces as possible into my spring/summer wardrobe.&nbsp; One of my personal goals is a small, four season wardrobe, which I think will work well for me, if my spring and fall pieces can be used for both seasons.&nbsp; I don’t expect every fall piece to work for spring, or vice versa, but if at<br /> least some of these pieces did, that would be nice because then the pieces are<br /> working more often.&nbsp; And usually our spring weather is very short and chilly, moving quickly from really cold to really warm days, and fall items are usually a little warmer than spring versions (long sleeves instead of ¾, knits without holes or sheer detailing).</p> <p><b>More time fixing ‘meh’ outfits</b></p> <p>Since I’m working with less clothes than what was in my entire wardrobe before the challenge, I’ve noticed that I am able to spend more time re-working outfits.&nbsp; If I sport a combination I don’t like, I have more incentive to remix the outfit until I<br /> come up with a combination that makes me happy.&nbsp; Previously, I would sport an outfit I felt ‘meh’ about, and then search for a new outfit the next day, instead of spending the time working on ‘fixing’ the ‘meh’ outfit.</p> <p><b>I’m a fan of bright colors, over spring colors</b></p> <p>I’ve been spending quite a bit of time lately, looking at spring fashions.&nbsp; We have had an especially snowy, cold winter season this year and when I first saw the hints of spring clothes in stores, they seemed so refreshing compared to all the dark shades of fall/winter clothes.&nbsp; But now that the weather is shifting just a little, and I’m seeing more and more pastels and cropped trousers and dresses, I am realizing that most of these pieces just don’t really ‘sing’ to me. And I don’t mind sporting none spring colors, during spring.&nbsp; I’ve been reaching for the brightest pieces in my wardrobe (cobalt jeans, coral hoodie, Kelly green blazer, white lace sweater) to wake up my wardrobe.&nbsp; Apparently I’m not a big fan of most spring<br /> colors on me, even if they are refreshing to look at after a winter season.&nbsp; This maybe why my spring wardrobe has always been so small, I’d rather sport a bold color or a stripe, instead of a pastel or a flower print. </p> <p><b>I’ve added 7 items for spring/summer since the last check in.</b></p> <p><b>Completing week 18, I had 14 items for spring/summer </b></p> <p>3 bottoms (no change [cobalt, white, bf])</p> <p>0 hoodies (no change)</p> <p>6 toppers (this includes: pullover sweaters, blazers and cardigans; added one kelly green blazer, one printed bomber jacket, and one ¾ sleeve sweater]</p> <p>0 knits (for layering; no change)</p> <p>0 gear items (no change, not warm enough to add yet)</p> <p>0 shirt (no change)</p> <p>1 SS T’s (no change)</p> <p>1 tank (added one tank, for layering now and stand alone with shorts later)</p> <p>3 scarves (added two scarves)</p> <p>0 workout outfits (top and bottom; no change, not warm enough to add yet)</p> <p>And here is the current spring/summer closet, I’ll try to post outfits soon.</p> <p>Thanks for reading!</p>