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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Do you prefer repeats or remixes? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:49:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php minimalist on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1400325 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:25:36 +0000 minimalist 1400325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Repeater. My creative energies are expended elsewhere. Anyone who expects variety in my appearance (or even notices: I'm talking to you, earnest little HR ladyette) has too little going on in their own lives. Or hasn't lived through much yet. My hairdresser has free rein, so cut and color do get changed up. She'd love to see me "do more with what I have" but I'm not on display the way she is. fuzzylogic on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399837 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:54:21 +0000 fuzzylogic 1399837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bwahahaha!!!  So relieved, merwoman!   rachylou you are so cheeky! I occasionally repeat outfits.  Often I attempt a 'repeat outfit' and end up with something completely different!!! And clothes and shoes all over the boudoir......!!!!! For example, I remember that the top is in the wash so I choose something in a similar style, then I might decide that the shoes aren't right for the occasion which means I swap out the skirt/pants for a different length, and then I change the handbag/clutch.........  (shakes head.....) rachylou on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399812 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:58:32 +0000 rachylou 1399812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol, merwoman. You're missing out on being big buds with Miley... ...clean up your minds, marshmallow peeps! There are no drug references there... hehe KikiG on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399611 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:33:01 +0000 KikiG 1399611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Repeat, with a strong shopping urge to replicate.  If something really works, well, lets go find similar somethings.  Or buy the exact thing in another color.   merwoman on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399610 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:32:59 +0000 merwoman 1399610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm a repeater (when I can remember the outfit 'recipe'), but I'm also a tweaker (not a twerker!!). The main components will stay the same, but I might wonder about  about a different handbag, or belt and give it a bash. Elizabeth P on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399555 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:08:06 +0000 Elizabeth P 1399555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm also a bit of both.  At work, I tend to be a remixer.  I think this is because I have a huge work wardrobe (not necessarily a good thing) so it's easy... often it's not on purpose, it just happens.  When I look back in my stylebook outfits I am sometimes surprised at what I see "I wore that?"  When I look at my stylebook stats... rarely am I wearing an outfit more than once or twice.  That being said... if I try a piece several ways and some are more successful than others, I do tend tend to think about repeating.  I really should pay MORE attention to the successes, really...  that just takes effort I don't seem to be able to muster. My weekend/evening casual outfits are more likely to be repeated.  Because I've honed in on the comfy ones MsMary on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399494 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:18:49 +0000 MsMary 1399494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am generally a remixer, although like Carter I am more likely to repeat my casual wear, partly because I don't see the same people on the weekends so a repeat doesn't matter.  (Not that it matters anyway, I realize. ) Lately, though, I have been preoccupied with other things so I've been wearing more repeats.  It's nice to have the option when things get busy! Anonymous on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399440 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:50:26 +0000 Anonymous 1399440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do both. If an outfit really worked well, or if it's the clear way to wear a particular non-versatile item, I'll repeat it a bunch. But I also do lots of remixes. Since a lot of my clothes are in a fairly limited range of colors and silhouettes, I think remixes are especially easy for me. It doesn't really take much creativity to decide that, say, a particular dress would work with a gray cardigan, heeled black booties, and dangling black earrings instead of a black cardigan, tall, flat black boots, and black studs.  unfrumped on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399429 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:34:10 +0000 unfrumped 1399429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I may make a distinction between some typical mix and match vs hardcore re- mixing. I got a few sweaters that I think work with lots if bottoms- skirts and pants-- so I'm wearing them with several, not just pairing exact top+ bottom. But Angie's gold jeans outfit-- THAT to me is genius re- mixing. A whole different vibe from the items themselves , and unexpected. Windchime on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399416 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:59:07 +0000 Windchime 1399416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun question! Since YLF, I'm more of a remixer thsn repeater, although the remixing is often subtle (i.e. same skirt with different cardigan; necklace instead of scarf; different footwear). I don't buy items now unless I can think of at least three or four ways to style them. It's a fun challenge for me to try to style new items as many ways as I can think of! kkards on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399399 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:48:02 +0000 kkards 1399399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i repeat the same silhouette all the time ….but i mix up the pieces quite often.  UmmLila (Lisa) on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399397 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:36:24 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1399397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am mostly a remixer, but like Susie, I'm not sure how noticeable it is, I tend to like similar kinds of items with subtle differences (grey cardigans, black jackets, dark wash jeans). I don't think of my clothes in particular outfits, though I'm aware of pieces that work well in certain combinations. Even if I was wearing the same outfit more than once, I might not notice. Simone on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399386 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:58:08 +0000 Simone 1399386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely a repeater. Especially during weekdays, when I don't want to spend a lot of time on my outfits. I might experiment a little when I buy something new, or on the weekend, so that I have an extra outfit that can easily be repeated during the week... Deborah on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399355 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:38:46 +0000 Deborah 1399355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sharon, I used to be known by my friends for never wearing the same thing twice! And for some reason I felt that's what I should do. Now I am in such a happy place with my wardrobe that I just want to wear things over and over. I do remix sometimes but don't feel the need to. If I do remix, it's more about my creative expression than 'needing' to wear something different all the time. Gigi on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399345 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:46:00 +0000 Gigi 1399345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I go through stages of each. I have been repeating for a long time, but I have recently felt like remixing. Sometimes when you remix, you can create new outfits that become favorites for repeating. Aziraphale on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399328 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:45:52 +0000 Aziraphale 1399328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I do both. I think I'm a repeater at heart, But so many of my clothes 'go' with each other that it's very easy to remix. I'm working from a limited colour palette, which makes this easier.  Adelfa on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399324 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:34:51 +0000 Adelfa 1399324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do repeat quite a lot. But I love to remix. Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399323 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:30:14 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1399323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's interesting, Carter: when I had an office job I think I was the opposite of your scheme - repeater with work clothes and remixer with casual/weekend stuff. I think because I didn't own as much business wear so most things only went one or two ways, whereas a pair of jeans or a t-shirt is pretty flexible. Your approach makes a lot of sense for your life, though, especially with the meeting with clients. Remember garanimals? Intellectually I appreciate those sorts of things but in real life sticking to something like that would get on my nerves. rachylou on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes/page/2#post-1399316 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:11:20 +0000 rachylou 1399316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ caro - that's so interesting. I see clothes as *my paints.* Not as the pictures. Hmm. Food for thought! Sveta on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399291 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:46:41 +0000 Sveta 1399291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmmm, I think I am a remixer but I would rather repeat something I really liked than remix just for the sake of difference. On the other hand I do like when my clothes play well with each other in more than one combination which is very often the case. TraceyLiz65 on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399287 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:45:16 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1399287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Since I see outfit creation as my artistic expression, I am definitely a remixer. Not that I don't ever repeat, but more often than not I tweak something the next go round... jackiec on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399283 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:41:29 +0000 jackiec 1399283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting question. I try to remix, and have lots of remix-able pieces. However, certain combinations are like lottery jackpots, and I'll definitely repeat those - for different occasions. Jaime on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399270 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:05:46 +0000 Jaime 1399270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Caro said. But also a re-mixer. But will happily repeat the re-mix if I like it! Thistle on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399164 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:31:09 +0000 Thistle 1399164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay, confession time. I want to be a remixer, but I am repeater. I wish I could say it was out of preference. Truth is, fashion is hard for me. So when I find something that works, I tend to stick with it! Astrid on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399161 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:28:35 +0000 Astrid 1399161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm definitely a repeater. I know what combinations work with the few pieces I have and go back to them again and again. Although there can be small changes, like different hose, a different scarf or something like that. Remixing takes more time and sometimes I make room to try to find some new combinations, but it isn't something I do automatically. carter on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399156 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:21:35 +0000 carter 1399156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been thinking about this all afternoon. I knew my answer was "both", but it took a bit to figure out that I'm a repeater in casual outfits and a remixer in work outfits. I repeat favorite casual outfits because (my perception is that) my family and friends don't care if I wear an outfit over and over as long as I feel good in it. I tend to remix in work outfits because I tend to see the same clients several days/week for weeks or months at a time. I feel like if I were a repeater for work, the days might just work out that one client sees me in the exact same 2-3 outfits multiple times over the course of a couple months. Honestly, I'd like to find a way to reverse this. I tend to feel less than fab in many work wear remixes when I'd like to feel fab for work everyday. In casual wear, of course I want to feel fab, but really, at some point my husband is going to notice that even with a closet full of clothes, he only gets to see a handful of outfits. Anonymous on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399141 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:58:30 +0000 Anonymous 1399141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Serial repeat offender here.  I have no imagination for remixing. Once I get an outfit in my head, that's it.  The only exception is wearing different tops under a certain blazer, but that's hardly rocket science   Anonymous on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399120 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:29:07 +0000 Anonymous 1399120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both. Experimenting by remixing is fun and feeds my creative need but I love to find those outfits worth repeating for the times I need something proven in a hurry or just don't feel creative. Caro in Oz on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399103 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:11:06 +0000 Caro in Oz 1399103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Total repeater here. I don't see the point of wearing what I see as a lesser outfit just for the sake of change.  thimblelina on "Do you prefer repeats or remixes?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-prefer-repeats-or-remixes#post-1399102 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:08:23 +0000 thimblelina 1399102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Small closet = both!