https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:30:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2372164 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:11:08 +0000 Sisi 2372164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Helena! In fact, just sharing with the YLF community made me feel better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2372163 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:58:05 +0000 Helena 2372163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Jaime's suggestion! It could be that a couple of fresh pieces will help you see your entire closet anew ... Perhaps Angie's tried and true trick of a modern silhouette of pant, but also could be a fab jacket and boots if fall is getting you down, or just something that sparks joy!</p> <p>In any case I'm sorry you are feeling frustrated but we are here to cheer you through it xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2372159 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:15:06 +0000 Sisi 2372159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly, Lisa! In boutiques you find less confusion, better quality and experienced sales assistants, able to pick out the right things for you. Also more expensive, but at the end of it all it is worth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371989 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:13:29 +0000 Lisa 2371989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are feeling better today!</p> <p>And I agree with you, I also like shopping in boutiques. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by all the selection in department stores. And other retail stores where they have one or two sizes but lots of choices of items so you have to really dig through the racks (like a TJMaxx, Marshall's, etc) I often find frustrating shifting through so many items and I only shop at those places when I'm with a friend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371960 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:27:36 +0000 Sisi 2371960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Roberta, Suz, Dee, Angie, Star, SarahD8, Sal, Jaime, Lisa, RobinF<b> -</b> thank you for the sympathy and the wise, brilliant suggestions!&nbsp;<br /><b></b>SarahD8<b></b> - interesting reflection. I noticed that I easily find things that I like, and therefore shopping is quick and painless, mostly in boutiques that have high-quality&nbsp; clothing, rather than in department stores.&nbsp;<br />Sal - the fact that Autumn has arrived does not help my mood ...<br />But today is a sunny springy day and I feel better and more positive.&nbsp;<br />Thanks again to all!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371867 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:51:22 +0000 RobinF 2371867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas above! I know for me, just a few pieces can make everything seem new and fresh. I also like Lisa's idea of a single new outfit. I have never done that but sounds like fun!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371825 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:28:39 +0000 Lisa 2371825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think we all get frustrated with our wardrobes at times, you are not alone! Trying new outfit combinations is one way to get out of a rut, sometimes wearing the same outfits again and again gets boring.</p> <p>However, my personal favorite way to freshen up my wardrobe is to add one entire new outfit and then try remixing the individual pieces as much as possible with the stuff in my existing wardrobe. The new items liven things up and seeing new outfit combinations that are created from the new additions makes me appreciate my older clothes more too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371824 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:18:57 +0000 Jaime 2371824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it possible for you to buy one or two new things that might give yourself a new way of seeing your tried and true items? I am a shoe person and think about that, but maybe a piece of jewelry, a belt or a scarf would work for you? Lots of good advice above, including a hike in nature or maybe a good book that is not fashion related.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371803 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:19:36 +0000 Sal 2371803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Sisi, how frustrating. And a bit overwhelming.</p> <p>I think it is time to let some new pieces in - and work out how to do so. A new blouse livens up trousers that you are tired of, and new shoes make it all feel fresh.</p> <p>I would try and build into a nice morning out- hit up three of your most reliable places and then maybe meet a<br /> friend for lunch or coffee. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to buy everything or anything. But hopefully you can get one or two items that will be a start.</p> <p>And sometimes this frustration is due to something else - maybe time for a day trip or a hike in nature or something completely different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371798 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:01:24 +0000 SarahD8 2371798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do an admirable job of making good use of your small wardrobe but that does sound understandable to be sick of your clothes from time to time!&nbsp;</p> <p>You are getting good advice here about how to solve the immediate problem, but I wonder if it's also worth thinking about how to avoid the problem recurring in the future. Especially if you don't enjoy shopping. Are there any times when you *have* enjoyed the process of adding something to your wardrobe? What made that possible, and can you plan ahead to do that at some regular cadence in the future, so that you are able to refresh your options while maintaining the minimal wardrobe that you enjoy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371797 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:46:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2371797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sisi&nbsp;</b>I get that you are sick of your clothes.&nbsp; This happened to me once when I had a small wardrobe.&nbsp; I think all of the above suggestions are great.&nbsp; &nbsp;Maybe it could be time to do a style refresh like&nbsp;<b>Bella&nbsp;</b>and I have recently initiated and in this way maybe find different ways to wear your current clothes.&nbsp; I am seeing some of my old pieces with new eyes to put together Pinterest inspired outfits.&nbsp; &nbsp;A swap party always sounds like fun, I wish I had similar sized friends to do this with.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371795 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:39:14 +0000 Angie 2371795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sisi</b>, you have a very small wardrobe (I think the smallest in this social&nbsp; community!) - which has been worn VERY FREQUENTLY, and for years. Understandably, you're hankering for a refresh. I sympathize!&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote go with a shopping a friend who enjoys shopping, and whose opinion you trust. Enjoy each others company, and be productive!&nbsp;</p> <p>Failing that, are there ways to rent wardrobes in Italy? There are in the US, so hence the question. That will provide temporary change at a fraction of the price.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371793 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:43:45 +0000 Dee 2371793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is your wardrobe too big or too small? I find both can be problems. <br />Too small and you get bored wearing the same things over and over again.<br />Too big and you feel overwhelmed with choices and tend to default to the same trusty regulars.&nbsp;</p> <p>As <b>Suz</b> suggested it maybe time for a major wardrobe refresh or reset.</p> <p>Perhaps pulling out the true “loves” and “reliables” will tell you more about where you need to go with your wardrobe. What makes them so special or useful to you?<br />Then its time to figure out why the rest aren’t working for you anymore. Does the cut or fit no longer feel right? </p> <p>Also do&nbsp;you have a Pinterest type of board to help define your style preferences? I feel it helps to see it all in one spot and then try to figure out what you may already have and what you might be missing to pull it all together.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371792 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:57:48 +0000 Suz 2371792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that sounds tough, <b>Sisi!&nbsp;</p> <p>Roberta </b>offers a good suggestion. A swap party! Another idea: invite a good friend over to help you with a major closet edit. Try on everything. If it is too worn or tired looking -- out it goes. If it doesn't fit -- out it goes. If it really does not fit with your current style, out it goes (possibly to donation if in good shape.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Put the things you still genuinely love in one pile.&nbsp;<br />The things that are in great shape but just "okay" in another.&nbsp;</p> <p>Play around with these to create new outfits, and if none come to mind and/or you are missing pieces you need to create such outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>In other words, you need a major wardrobe refresh or maybe even a style reset. Do these clothes still feel like "you" or do they fail to say what you want in the world?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371790 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:51:52 +0000 Roberta 2371790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sympathize, I've been there! Maybe it's time to organize a clothing swap with friends. Make cocktails, or coffee and cake, and let everybody bring over the things that they're bored with but are still in good shape. It's been years since I've done this, but it is really fun.</p> <p>If you are an Amazon Prime shopper, today and tomorrow are their Prime days. You can get a clothing rail for about $25 which makes it a little more fun to shop your closet or your friend's closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fed-up-with-my-wardrobe---vent#post-2371788 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:10:56 +0000 Sisi 2371788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excuse me, I&nbsp;need to vent. I am <b>so fed up </b>with my wardrobe. In the morning when I get&nbsp;dressed I have an attack of nausea. At present, 60% of my clothes have been worn from 30 to&nbsp;200+ times. I cannot stand to look at them any more even if they are still in&nbsp;good conditions. I wish I could toss everything and have a brand-new wardrobe. By magic, of course, without the chore of going shopping, which I hate!&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh well, we&nbsp;will see. Thanks for reading.&nbsp;</p>