https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:46:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440950 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:47:17 +0000 Angie 440950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A great start! Keep on going </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440927 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:40:17 +0000 rosee 440927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have shelves in my closet where I fold my sweaters and t-shirts. I got everything out of drawers b/c of the dreaded "drawer" feeling I got when I approached it. It helps to see them all stacked and neatly folded on the shelf.<br /> The only stuff in drawers now are understuff and socks and tights.<br /> If you can find or create shelf space in your closet it may probably help pull things together for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440921 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:08:35 +0000 Laurinda 440921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great advance!</p> <p>Don't be afraid of The T-Shirt Drawer. This video posted by Kate is a huge help:<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJAYRXjZoMY" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJAYRXjZoMY</a><br /> As she said "It's amazing how much more you can fit in, plus you can see everything!"</p> <p>original thread <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advanced-closet-purging-question" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....g-question</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440846 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:16:17 +0000 AJ 440846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kudos for taking the time to go through what you have.</p> <p>When I started to plan my fall shopping list, I decided to write down the fall/winter items I already had to see what gaps I needed to fill. Boy was I surprised with the long list of items already in my closet! That really opened my eyes to the fact that I don't need much to get me through this season. </p> <p>So I'm on the hunt for the perfect black, flat boots and the perfect black blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440745 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:26:51 +0000 bran888 440745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems like a good exercise...I've been on a major shopping spree lately, which was partly justified by a transition from student life to working life...but I think I am now at the point where I really don't need anything else. In fact, I probably already have too much. BUT there are so many pretty things that I still want to buy I'm trying to be strong... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440721 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:43:45 +0000 bj1111 440721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah, yes, the t shirt drawer. i'm still a bit afraid of mine even after a cull this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-a-handle-on-my-wardrobe#post-440719 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:41:16 +0000 Katja 440719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last couple of weeks I've really been learning about what I already own, partly prompted by the seasonal change, partly prompted by some recent shopping decisions.</p> <p>I've resisted it for a long time, but I've started making lists of what's in my closet. So far I've counted and listed:</p> <ul> <li>sweaters (7, only 2 of which are black)</li> <li>skirts (18!, 6 of which are black, 2 of which need tailoring/repairs, and 2 of which should probably be pitched)</li> <li>non-jean trousers (6)</li> <li>jeans (4, 1 of which is too short)</li> <li>cardigans (9; 3 long, 2 waist length, 4 cropped)</li> <li>jackets (12, 2 are new purchases, 4 I almost never wear, even though they're really nice, they fit, and I like them - have to think about that)</li> <li>dresses (14)</li> <li>nce tops that are hanging in the closet (as opposed to t-shirts and knit shells that are in a drawer; 9, 2 of which I never wear and should pitch)</li> </ul> <p>I'm still afraid of the t-shirt/knit tops drawer :-).</p> <p>I've learned that, previous unknown to me, I have a color palette! Almost everything is black, grey, heathery purple/plum and heathery or olive green. Weird, huh?</p> <p>Staring at my lists has helped me think of about a bazillion clothing combinations that I've never thought of before, and has also provided me with a very interesting catalog experience. A couple of catalogs came today (JJill, Eddie Bauer, Garnet Hill), and as I leafed through them, every time I saw something I might like to buy, I thought,<em> I've got something very similar to that already</em>, or,<em> I could put together a look like that with stuff I've already got</em>.</p> <p>Very enlightening! Oh, and the Goodwill bag is very, very full. </p>