https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:32:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713771 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:14:12 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1713771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A well thought out and realistic plan. Can I be you when I grow up! I so need to stop shopping and really enjoy the versatility and remixing ability of my large wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713768 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:09:59 +0000 Tanya 1713768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>El Cee, thank you.&nbsp;&nbsp; That is precisely one of the main reason I am going to do plenty of pant alterations, including getting some use our of those pants, of course.</p> <p>Karie, that is a good way to deal with wearing flares in bad weather.&nbsp; I think that briefly looking slightly unusual is fine as long as you look the way you want when inside.</p> <p>Lisap, I am glad my plan resonates with you.&nbsp; It sounds like you are on a very cool plan yourself and I wish you lots of luck with it. See you here in November!</p> <p>Smitties, thank you!&nbsp; I am not going on a complete shopping ban, I have failed miserably in the past with those.&nbsp; I am just going a very strict diet, with limited budget :)&nbsp;&nbsp; I hope yo plan extremely carefully what to use it for and when it's gone it's&nbsp; gone.</p> <p>Angie, I am very glad to hear you approve of my plan, thank you!</p> <p>UmmLila, I am hoping to do both, that is why I am planning to develop of couple of different formulas for each bottom+shoe combo.&nbsp;&nbsp; Since I run fairly cold, it will likely be more blouses in the fall and more sweaters in the winter.</p> <p>Sally, good luck with your shopping diet, we can cheer each other!&nbsp; I find that shoes are absolutely crucial for me, if I have enough variety, and the right styles for all the bottoms, plus they are comfy and reasonably trendy, I find that I can resist a lot of other things.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713620 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 05:02:29 +0000 Sally 1713620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was really interesting to read your plan. &nbsp;I like the idea of having main and secondary silhouettes. &nbsp;I also like the idea of using your bottom pieces and mixing it up with different tops. &nbsp;<br />I bought a lot of basics this year due to a size change and I am saving for a big holiday at the end of the year. &nbsp;Like you I can't go on a complete ban so I am going on a diet of some sort. &nbsp;I came up with an idea today that I would only really buy &nbsp;things like shoes for summer and a few accessories to change things up a bit and add new looks. &nbsp;I have a lot of slim pants and also some harem pants/loose pants so going to play around with different shoe styles with these. &nbsp;<br />It'll be good to follow your progress with this plan. &nbsp;Keep us informed. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713542 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 01:18:16 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1713542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>are you going to have a top end preference for sweaters or jacket &nbsp;+ blouse? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713480 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:46:22 +0000 Angie 1713480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I <b>love</b> your plan. You already have a BRILLIANT wardrobe and are one of the few who can manage its size so well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713452 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 21:41:21 +0000 Anonymous 1713452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya- I love your silhouettes and you really rock the kick crop look.<br /> I wish I had the discipline to go in a shopping ban--good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713441 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 21:03:05 +0000 Anonymous 1713441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I too am quite taken with the concept of building a plan around a few key silhouettes. I suppose many of us do it organically , or without being conscious of it, but actively sticking to this plan makes a lot of sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>I too am on a bit of a shopping diet . &nbsp;I am fully into a 12- week diet and workout "transformation" program and have decided not to buy anything until the program is over in early November and I know where my body is going to settle out in terms of size and shape. I must say it is kind of liberating not having to worry about getting out there buying new things and figuring out a new wardrobe for fall. &nbsp;I'm going to wear what I have and not think about it for the time being ! I realize I may be forfeiting the best selections by waiting that long, but I think I'll survive ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713434 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:25:12 +0000 Karie 1713434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you've got a very workable plan for the upcoming season. My flares got more wear last year because when the weather is bad, I either wrap them around my leg and tuck them in my boots, or I fold/roll them up when I go outdoors. Yes, I look ridiculous, but I'm not outdoors in bad weather long enough to care. If I'm wearing weather boots and going to work, I change into shoes once inside.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713431 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:16:32 +0000 El Cee 1713431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a terrific and well thought out plan. I especially love your idea of creating outfit formulas for your three main pants silhouettes. This will inspire you to shop your closet and will make for some superb FFBO's. And I think that cropping some of your holding zone flared/boot cut bottoms is also a great idea. They will feel like new purchases when you are done... and for the small price of the alterations.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713427 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:11:19 +0000 Tanya 1713427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your comments ladies, I am glad my plan sounds sensible. </p> <p>Suz, I am glad you have the same feeling for the flares.&nbsp; My flare jeans get a decent amount of wear, but pants are a different story.&nbsp; I hope that by hacking existing pants I get a lot of fun new trendy cropped flares to play with and utilize what I have more.</p> <p>Joyce B, thank you.&nbsp; My purchases will have to be extremely well thought out, for sure.</p> <p>Runs with Scissors, I like having a large wardrobe and lots of choices, too.&nbsp; I am going to try to wear my stuff more systematically and use lots of Pinterest inspiration for remixing.&nbsp; Purchases are going to be either items necessary to make many things work - for example I need a pair of high shaft booties in light neutral to go with light cropped pants; or fun/wild card/trendy items very different form anything I already own.</p> <p>Chris987, yes, my wardrobe is pretty large and I did well at NAS, so main challenge is going to be resisting all the pretties I am going to see&nbsp; in the stores and on the forum.&nbsp; About the pant type +shoe type silhouette definition, I had a light bulb moment some years ago that you can only wear a particular type of bottom if you have the right shoes to go with it, otherwise it will sit in the closet unworn.&nbsp; Thus my limited budget would first go into making sure I have all the right shoes for all the pants I want to wear, with only two new pairs (one&nbsp; pants and one jeans) purchase.&nbsp; Whatever remains will be used tops/sweaters; but I already have a lot in those categories so overall things should work fine, I think.&nbsp; Of course, certain type of pants require certain type of tops, too; but overall there is a larger flexibility there. </p> <p>Diane G, you are very welcome :)&nbsp; I have found that this approach works well for me.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713423 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:58:52 +0000 Anonymous 1713423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've thought this through so well Tanya and I'm already looking forward to your other posts on this subject. Can I just say thank you for switching on a little light bulb for me with your points about deciding on your preferred silhouettes for the season and building outfits around them...why don't I do that??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713419 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:49:45 +0000 Chris987 1713419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also find it very interesting that you define your silhouettes as a pant style and a footwear style...and then put ensembles together by adding tops and outerwear. Another great idea I'm going to steal&nbsp; You end up with fab outfits so you must be doing something right.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713416 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:47:20 +0000 Chris987 1713416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of defining what your outfit silhouettes will be! I'm going to try it myself. </p> <p>Your plan sounds great and very well thought out. I have the impression that you have a fairly large wardrobe so you should be in very good shape for working with it instead of buying new stuff. Looking forward to seeing your ongoing postings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713406 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:30:02 +0000 Runs With Scissors 1713406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like a very sensible plan, and I can relate (down to the birthday in early October, in fact!) &nbsp; I have a very large wardrobe and while it definitely needs some "pruning", honestly I *like* having a large wardrobe (at least until such time as I have to move house). &nbsp; But I don't wear it systematically, and need to discipline myself to figure out more "challenging" items (including flared jeans) that don't get worn even though I like them.&nbsp;</p> <p>I might want to buy a few "wildcard" items that add dimension to my wardrobe, and if I start wearing my closet more systematically I might discover some holes. &nbsp;But otherwise, given my great success at NAS I am not needing much -- just bras, mainly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713403 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:22:27 +0000 Joyce B 1713403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a good plan. I will follow your posts which I am sure will motivate me to not shop unless there is a real need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713400 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:10:06 +0000 Suz 1713400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the flares. I only have one full length pair and I'm keeping them that way, but they get worn about twice per year due to all the issues you mention. However, I do love them when I wear them, and I've had them now for six years, so I suppose it is worth it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think your plan sounds sensible and eminently do-able considering the size of your wardrobe and the number of lovely things you already own. I look forward to seeing your variations!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shopping-diet-wardrobe-plan#post-1713397 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:04:26 +0000 Tanya 1713397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To join all the adore forum musings on general wardrobe size and shopping, here is my contribution, albeit a bit different.</p> <p><b>I&nbsp;</b>&nbsp; First, I have decided to go on&nbsp; a big shopping diet in the upcoming season.&nbsp; Not a shopping ban, because those don't work well for me (big rebounds); but I plan to give myself a very small shopping budget for the season&nbsp; - around 20% of the usual and stick to it.&nbsp; The only exception would be gift cards/birthday money I sometimes get for my birthday (early October) and Christmas.&nbsp; The reasons for this are multiple:</p> <p>1. Budget - I am trying to save for some important non-material stuff<br />2. I have a very large wardrobe, and don't won't to increase it - in fact, I&nbsp; am trying to do the opposite.<br />3. I would like to wear what I have more - despite loving some items&nbsp; they don't get much wear, since I end up having lots of choices in that particular category.</p> <p><b>II</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; When it comes to the upcoming fall/winter season, here is a general plan, to be refined in various details in many future posts.</p> <p>1. My main trendy silhouette of the season will be cropped kick flare/straights pants/jeans worn with high shaft booties or appropriate shoes when it is warmer.<br />2. Two secondary trendy silhouettes will be full length flares worn with right height footwear&nbsp; and culottes worn over tall boots so that no skin is visible<br />3. For each of those three, I plan to come up with at least three different outfit formulas ( pairings with tops and outerwear) similar to Angie's ensembles.<br />4. My three less trendy formulas with revolve around skinnies: tucked into tall boots when the weather is nasty, full length with shorter shaft booties, cropped with higher shaft booties.&nbsp; There is no need to come up with outfit formulas for these as the proportions are much easier and there are many options.</p> <p><b>III</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; Alterations: I have a bunch of lovely things I rarely wear for various reasons which I do not want to get rid of, but are still sitting in a pre-holding zone.&nbsp; The main category are full length flare/bootcut pants and some jeans. The reasons they get worn so little is the practicality - soggy hems and need for heels, as well as moderate difficulty styling the flare pants so that they don't look too classic. Chopping a big percentage of them into cropped versions should solve most of those.</p>