https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-898856 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:08:37 +0000 AnnieMouse 898856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So I tallied up my inventory lists (which excludes unmentionables, workout gear, socks, tees I wear when washing the dogs/ cleaning/ etc, and stage/ event costumes).&nbsp;<br /><br />I'm not NEARLY as bad as I thought! I guess I've culled more vigilantly than I realised ^__^<br /><br />For actual clothing, I have right around 150 items:&nbsp;<br />20 skirts - ranging from weekend pleated minis to maxis, swishy knee skirts and pencil skirts.&nbsp;<br /><br />8 pr trousers - I don't wear many trousers anymore, as my office went to super casual, but I keep these for when I have important meetings/ interviews/ visibility.<br /><br />20 pr jeans - I live in jeans. Skinny, in colours or patterns, dark wash boot cut, straight leg... I pretty much always reach for jeans.&nbsp;<br /><br />15 dresses - mostly sheaths that are super versatile, several cocktail/ special occasion dresses as we've somehow found them necssary over the last several years.&nbsp;<br /><br />41 blouses/ dressy tees - my go-to top. Button downs always feel really weird on me (I've got an extremely long torso, so they are often not long enough, for one thing), so I default to a plain tee in a nice fabric.&nbsp;<br /><br />21 jackets/ cardigans - use toppers all the time&nbsp;<br /><br />18 sweaters - layers, alternating silhouette from my bottoms; slouchy for skinnies, fitted and skimming for maxis; and so on.&nbsp;<br /><br />7 coats: in varying weights and applications (leather for motorcycle riding, faux fur for theatre/ ballet/ opera, classic black trench, etc)<br /><br />.... and 103 pr shoes.&nbsp;<br />Because I love shoes.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-897770 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:57:48 +0000 Auburn 897770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ After moving to a new home this weekend I can tell you: there's TOO MUCH. &nbsp;But this is inspiring me to go do a count. &nbsp;I've been pretty ruthless about whittling down the collection of tees (LS, short sleeve, tanks) that I never wear, but my work wardrobe is large, particularly dresses. &nbsp;Living in SF means that our climate is the same year round, so there is never a seasonal swap out--it's all in one place which is another good argument for frequent editing! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-897374 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:59:14 +0000 Anonymous 897374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have&nbsp;<br /><br />6 dresses<br />10 skirts<br />4 pairs of pants<br />5 cardigans<br />6 tees<br />2 tanks<br />15 fashion tops<br />6 jackets<br />15 pairs of shoes<br />1 pair of shorts<br /><br />total-70 items<br /><br />I want to add more dresses, pants and shorts. &nbsp;I try to refrain from buying more shoes and jackets.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-896078 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:55:51 +0000 anne 896078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have often seen threads of this nature on YLF, but have never gone and counted. Until now. Just did a massive wash over Easter, so the wardrobe is full and the count should be accurate -+ 1<br />Have excluded sleepwear, underwear and gear<br /><br />Dresses/tunics 22<br />Trousers 1<br />Jeans/shorts/clams/skorts 11<br />Blouses/shirts 11 (3 uniform from work)<br />toppers 8<br />T shirts (both long and short sleeve and sleeveless including polonecks) 10<br />Skirts 8<br />leggings 3<br />outerwear 2<br />jumpers/cardis/fleeces etc 12<br />tracksuit pants 2<br /><br />This gives me around 80 items but I could easily cull some more, and replace others.<br /><br />boots 2<br />shoes 11<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894495 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:56:41 +0000 Louise 894495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I'm majorly lagging behind!!<br />3 dresses/ 3 dressy dresses<br />2 tunics<br />2 smart trousers<br />2 jeans (1 is white and I rarely wear them)<br />approx 6 tops<br />2 skirts<br />5 cardis<br />2 jackets<br />approx 4 ls&nbsp;layering tops<br />5 ss t's<br />2 leggings<br />6 waistcoats (I know I'm a bit skewed here)&nbsp;<br />2 sets of loungewear (2 of each trousers, tops and toppers)<br />i think approx 20 shoes<br /><br />Now we get very screwy with my hiking/ walking clothes!<br />5 pairs walking trousers (1 of which is&nbsp;winter only)<br />3 no 4 wicking tops<br />2 gilets<br />1 fleece<br />1 softshell jacket<br />2 insulated jackets<br />and it's my only proper capsule as its all in black, blue and shades of pink and purple! x<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894368 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:56:46 +0000 Peri 894368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think I want to know...but I might count after the purge.<br /><br />but....way less than 100 and I thought I had too much. I've been reading blogs that focus on having a very small wardrobe of perfect pieces that combine in perfect ways...it's a daunting concept actually. Especially since I can't find those perfect pieces!<br /><br />To hear these high totals is a little bit more relaxing. Thanks ladies! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894364 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:51:10 +0000 annaj 894364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Last count I had around 30 tshirts, which I consider to be way to many!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894362 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:42:27 +0000 Anonymous 894362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mine is teensy-tiny. &nbsp;Mostly fits in one 1930's armoire. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894358 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:33:59 +0000 Susie 894358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I recently created lists in Evernote of all of the items in my spring/summer wardrobe because that is what I consider to be my "active" wardrobe. Additionally I have winter items (sweaters, coats, jackets, heavier pants and tops, etc) along with some things that don't currently fit but I'm not ready to get rid of yet.Also not included in my active wardrobe count are cocktail dresses, pajamas, camisoles, bathing suits, etc.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>So my current active wardrobe consists of:</div><div><br /></div><div>7 Dresses&nbsp;</div><div>8 Jeans</div><div>17 Pants</div><div>14 Shorts and capris</div><div>32 Casual knits/ tee shirts and layering tees</div><div>8 Sweaters</div><div>7 "Solo" knit tops</div><div>27 Blouses/shirts</div><div>11 Sweatshirts/casual cotton jackets</div><div>11 jackets and cardigans</div><div><br /></div><div>And lots of shoes :)</div><div><br /></div> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894281 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:38:51 +0000 Ingunn 894281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is interesting to read about the various sizes of your wardrobes, and the climate conditions and lifestyles that are associated with them. I live in a cool temperate climate, we have a few hot days during the Summer, but not many. I travel regularly to warmer climates, though, so I need a proper Summer wardrobe anyway. I need clothes for rain, wind, and chill, and I need anything from casual to business casual for my general lifestyle. I've counted my items, and I was surprised that they were as many. I have around 100-120 pieces of clothing plus underwear, belts and scarves, and I have 25 pairs of shoes. This is a manageable amount to me, and I am not adding much new stuff without purging some of the old. I like to keep everything available (which is seasonally relevant, that is), and my closet is very small. If it had been larger, I think I would have had a little more, but a too large wardrobe is stressful since I'm on Team Wear. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894165 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:37:53 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 894165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow... I keep peeking in at this thread, and finally, I had to own up to my reluctance to even say anything, because the truth is...&nbsp; <u> I have <i>no</i> idea.</u>&nbsp; 400 is probably close, but I've never counted.<br /><br />Like AnnieMouse, my life has a wild array of variations, including theatre and dance, and I have started to do costuming, as well (although my number only includes the costumes that I can wear).&nbsp; In addition, my life includes regular travel to wildly different climates:&nbsp; Florida in summer, Toronto in winter - or vice versa.&nbsp; &nbsp; I love to layer, even thin layers in the summer, because in Georgia or Florida you can park your car in 100-degree heat, and walk into a 65-degree air-conditioned office.<br /><br />I don't feel any guilt about my numbers -&nbsp; I have started keeping things inventoried, so that I know what I have, and identify any personal wardrobe or costuming holes, and so I can avoid duplicate items. &nbsp; I have been gradually letting go of things that I know I won't need or use - which is a lovely feeling :)&nbsp; &nbsp; But I know I will never be a minimalist unless I am forced to it.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894163 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:33:46 +0000 Day Vies 894163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well -- I thought I was going to have a lot more, but my wardrobe is not as extensive as I thought it was. This accounting includes everything except exclusively summer items (stored).&nbsp;I have:<br /><br />25 dresses (all occasions)<br />21 pairs of jeans&nbsp;<br />10 button down shirts&nbsp;<br />60 pairs of shoes (all seasons, all occasions)<div>28&nbsp;cardigans&nbsp;<br />16 jackets (separates)<br />9 suits&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />10 coats&nbsp;<br />23 skirts (separates)<br />23 trousers (separates)<br />66 tops (in season -- not including camisoles &amp; tanks&nbsp;b/c they function as underpinnings in my wardrobe)&nbsp;<br /><br />Just under 300&nbsp;</div> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-894062 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:37:43 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 894062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a hard time with that, too, Robin. I've got items from when I had an office job (i currently work at home)&nbsp;like dress slacks and although I've culled a lot of them, plenty of them are still in good shape and not out of style, so why shouldn't I keep a couple for unexpected occasions assuming I have room? That's what I've done so far; sometimes I put them away somewhere other than my usual closet, but then I never wear them on impulse when I'm in the mood to dress up occasionally.&nbsp;<br /><br />A lot of the lovely folks here are better at being brutal with culling than I am. I'm a cheapskate, and although I am happy to donate something that doesn't fit me or suit me anymore, if it's still fine but I just don't wear it right now I struggle more.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-893988 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:06:54 +0000 Robin M 893988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was thinking about ditching everything except the funeral dress and 1 haloween costume. &nbsp;I can't imagine I'll need a suit for the next 2 years, and I'll probably want something different by then if I do need a suit (the suit itself has been in my closet unworn for at least 5 years)-- it's just that if I did need a suit, it would probably be a one of thing and well, that one fits and is pretty decent. &nbsp;Indecision! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-893874 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:21:33 +0000 Suz 893874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Robin, that's a good question. I expect the answer must be individual. For myself -- I'd keep the funeral outfit, but probably ditch the Halloween stuff or at least keep it in a separate place -- it's not really "clothing" as such and it would confuse me to have it in my main closet. But that's me and my slight OCD tendencies!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-893863 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:07:11 +0000 Robin M 893863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This post was very interesting to me, too, so&nbsp;I went and did a closet count. &nbsp;What was most interesting to me is that while I would like to reduce my closet, what should be reduced are not the items I was expecting.<br /><br />I live in a four season climate, though winters are mild and I don't need the large variety of coats that other members do. &nbsp;I have my clothes divided into 5 capsules, some of which overlap, so I did my count in three separate groups.<br /><br />Uniform capsule ( I'm in the military): 40 items including shoes and coats. &nbsp;I have a large Tupperware with about 20 other items that I didn't&nbsp;count b/c due to my current job, I won't need them for another 2 years. &nbsp;This capsule is bare bones and probably needs some duplication.<br /><br />Gear/Lounge capsule: 75. &nbsp;This capsule holds workout gear, loungewear, and painting clothes.&nbsp;I'm not that picky with this capsule. &nbsp;I have certain brands that I like, but I'm not trying to achieve a certain look. &nbsp;I always thought that this capsule is too large and that I have too many tshirts, but its really not in that bad of shape.<br />25 ss shirts<br />11 ls shirts<br />15 pairs pants<br />10 pair shorts<br />5 sweaters/jackets<br />10 shoes<br /><br />Date Night/ smart casual/ casual wear. &nbsp;This is the capsule of what I really consider clothes. &nbsp;As I wear a uniform 5 days a week, so i&nbsp;really only wear items from this capsule on weekends and vacation. It seems like I should&nbsp;focus on downsizing this capsule and really only having pieces I love, but I enjoy trying on different combos. I was surprised that it is a lot smaller than I thought. &nbsp;My grand total including coats and shoes and things Im holding onto for nostalgic reasons:&nbsp;145.<br />35 ss knitwear (including camisoles-- so it's more like 12 camisoles and 23 ss knits)<br />12 ls knitwear<br />7 blouses<br />16 sweaters<br />7 blazers/jackets<br />7 coats (this includes my puffer and raincoat)<br />5 skirts<br />8 pants<br />5 shorts<br />17 dresses ( the biggest surprise, I've worn a dress less than 10 times in the past year. &nbsp;This needs to be downsized!)<br />26 pairs of shoes (includes snowboots and rainboots)<br /><br />Question: &nbsp;I find that I have several items of clothing that I have been holding onto for "just in case" circumstances. &nbsp;Examples: a conservative black dress in case there is a funeral, a suit in case I go somewhere professional where I can't wear a uniform, a Hawaiian dress in case I get invited to a themed party/function, a few things&nbsp;case I need a Halloween costume. &nbsp;Where does one draw the line?<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe/page/2#post-893812 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:52:11 +0000 Isabel 893812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi &nbsp;Molly, this topic is always very interesting to me. I am flabbergasted with Sheila's amount of clothing. I love her too, btw. &nbsp;I am not surprised by the shoes. Most of the women that I know here in the Northeast have upwards of 60 pairs of shoes. Most women that I know also have walk-ins, so maybe 400 is not alot. I would find it mind numbing to manage.&nbsp;With that said, so much depends on ones lifestyle and environment ( figuratively and literally ). &nbsp;Whether one works, the type of job, whether one travels...whether one has a fashion blog. In the end, if it works well for you , who cares ? &nbsp;&nbsp;I have cut back a lot the past year and a half .&nbsp;<br /><br />I have tried the 30 x 30 and can't get passed&nbsp;<i><b>choosing&nbsp;</b></i>the 30 ( and I don't work outside the home ). I live in a 4 season climate that can get well above 100 for days or below zero for days. &nbsp;We get snow and rain. &nbsp;Though I try to have some versatility, I also have things specific for certain weather. And I love coats, trenches, and jackets. So I always have more than the one I need...just lettin' you know.&nbsp;<br /><br />I would say that I have around 100 - 150 pieces of clothing excluding underwear and socks. That includes hiking, biking, canoeing "gearish" stuff.&nbsp;&nbsp;All of my footwear adds up to 38 pairs ( except one pair of flip flops and slippers ). &nbsp;I feel as if I have too much. I don't work outside the home, I don't go out much and when I do it is casual. I am very happy with my gear, but I get a little overwhelmed by choice in my regular clothes. At this point, I don't want to add, I just want to pay attention to what I wear and how much joy factor there is for me .....<i></i> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-893746 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:10 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 893746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too big? Heh. I would guesstimate that my total item count, including out of season items, is probably in the 200s, maybe a little less if you don't count underwear or layering stuff or coats. (Do we count outerwear?)<br /><br />It's really interesting to read everyone's reflections about their volume and whether it's working for them or not. It's complicated for me right now because of my weight loss; I'm literally culling stuff that's getting too big every week, and pulling out stuff from the "has been too small" bin that now fits.&nbsp;<br /><br />Someday I'd like to aim for a seasonal goal like Suz talks about. What I have had as my hard limit was that my clothes had to fit in my drawers and closet and the out of season stuff in 4 Rubbermaid bins, but when I put up my winter clothes recently I was overflowing even with culling - winter clothes take up so much more space! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-893723 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:09:23 +0000 TraceyLiz65 893723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I live in a 4 season climate and love to layer in all seasons &nbsp;I am also a thrifter and have gotten quite a few dresses and skirts recently, so probably have 60 in this category.&nbsp;&nbsp; In cooler months I layer&nbsp;with cardigans and jackets which combined are&nbsp;&nbsp;about 75. In summer months I layer with short sleeve sweaters and shrugs totaling about 30 right now... Those categories alone are 165 which I find shocking so have to stop before I faint from counting tops and pullover sweaters, pants, capris and shorts... And don't get me started on coats, I own 5 trenches and none of those were thrifted... this is getting&nbsp;embarrassing&nbsp;, confession time over... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-893641 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:54:56 +0000 Sarah A 893641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am up to about 150 peices, inc. shoes, but not counting workout gear, undies, or scarves. I had about 100 last year and that felt really challenging to keep in my space. When we moved and my "receptacle" got bigger than so did my number of clothes. I am not sure how I feel about that though. I dont like filling things up just b/c I have the space, but i do like feeling the versatility and being able to try things out a little more instead of each item having to be a major workhorse. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-893634 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:45:56 +0000 Molly L-R 893634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jennifer, I salute you! Wow. Glad I could help you take stock. Thanks to everyone else for letting me take a peek inside your wardrobes! It's cool to know that we're all so varied in our clothing wants and needs https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892245 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:53:49 +0000 CocoLion 892245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I counted and have 220 items of clothing. &nbsp;Excluding camis, lingerie and sleepwear. &nbsp;At least 50 if not 75&nbsp;pieces are not worn and I am in the process of separating from them. &nbsp;(I already sold around 40 pieces on eBay, I had quite a backlog.) &nbsp;I counted 45 layering tees! &nbsp;I think over half of them need culling. &nbsp;Plus another big lot of casual tops, which are more fashion tees. &nbsp;I like having variety here, and I do wear them but feel I have too many colorways which confuses me. &nbsp;<br /><br />I would like to see what 170 pieces feels like, then 120. &nbsp;I wouldn't mind stopping at 100, but that might be harder as I do have distinct&nbsp;seasons. &nbsp;A short, mild autumn/winter, a long spring, and a long summer.<br /><br />I "just" have 25 shoes, almost all of them get worn frequently. &nbsp;I feel I am a more successful shoe shopper than clothing shopper, I make fewer mistakes with shoes. &nbsp;Maybe because I really just wear booties, sandals, and gear shoes (slip resistant work shoes and sneakers).&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892231 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:14:39 +0000 jennifer 892231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I should probably plead the 5th too ,as I am probably overdue a wardrobe cull .Bear in mind that my dominant season is summer here in Alabama.I actually have the opposite buying issue from Angie .I was born in and spent most of my childhood in Washington State. With Dad's military career the family has moved to Georgia,Hawaii and settled in Alabama .I work in plus size retail(very good employee discount) and definitely shop too often.I also am a very accomplished thrift shopper.<br /><br />At a rough guesstimate<br />Skirts :75<br />Jeans(worn to work):75<br />Jackets:20<br />Dresses:20<br />Hang up tops/blouses:90<br />tanks/camis ummmm??? 200?don't know three stacks folded in quarter fold&nbsp; 1 foot high.<br />Sweaters : 100-+<br />Pants/capris/bermudas :30-50<br />Tee shirts long and short sleevedand turtles:200<br />So not counting coats,accessories,shoes or boots,or undergarments my wardrobe guesstimate is about&nbsp;830 .<br /><br />I think when considering this,that I really need to cull my wardrobe down.and shop my closet (with the exception of specificwritten down&nbsp;wardrobe holes).<br />Thanks Molly L-R for helping me take stock of things! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892229 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:09:54 +0000 fern 892229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 68 clothing (ha - similar to Kate, who totally inspired me with her thoughtful wardrobe analysis when I started hanging out here)<br />My life is casual and our weather is never extreme, so I have seasonal changes but most of my clothes overlap seasons.<br />+ 64 total for shoes / coats / scarves / bags / jewelry<br />and workout wear is separate (for my budget too)<br />B) My wardrobe is working really well for me. I have a few specific holes to fill but 60-70 clothing works for me!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892116 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:44:57 +0000 MsMary 892116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My wardrobe is pretty huge.&nbsp; At last count I was nearing 100 pair of shoes and boots!&nbsp; As for the rest, a quick trip to the closet reveals:<br /><br />70-ish tops roughly 1/3 each knit, woven blouses, tanks<br />18 dresses<br />23 non-outerwear jackets including jeans jackets<br />25 cardigans<br />20 skirts<br />8 jeans<br />10 non-jeans pants<br />3 raincoats<br />2 wool coats<br />1 pea coat<br />1 leather jacket<br />1 puffer coat<br />half a dozen shorts<br />half a dozen pullover sweaters<br />a whole bunch of workout gear<br /><br />Call it just under 200, not including workout gear.<br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892079 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:07:29 +0000 Mo 892079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have 150 items roughly, including 35 pairs of shoes. &nbsp;I keep moving between Tahoe snow and FL beach weather, so that complicates things a little. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892071 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:51:18 +0000 hedgiehog 892071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a tough one.....I have a lot of clothes and some of them are not as fab as they should be. I live in primarily hot, Amazonian jungle&nbsp;weather for 8 months and the other 4 are cool/cold. I also do not mix work wear and casual wear......something I'm looking to change because I have pieces in both capsules that I think could cross over.&nbsp;<div>So.....<br /><div><br /></div><div>20 suits for work</div></div><div>3 sweaters</div><div>7 coats/anoraks</div><div>21 long sleeve cardigans ( I have a fetish and prefer to layer)</div><div>6 short sleeve cardigans</div><div>11 casual blazers/jackets</div><div>14 casual skirts</div><div>6 shorts</div><div>7 dresses</div><div>8 capris/ cropped trousers<br /></div><div>8 jeans</div><div>6 layering tanks</div><div>12 tees/knit tops</div><div>About 50 casual tops/blouses and 25 work tops/blouses</div><div>And about 50 pairs of shoes, a mix of mostly heels for work, flats in several colours, sandals, comfy cute trainers and wedges</div><div>I do have one pair of ankle boots I wear with trousers. I would love calf boots but I've always had a fear of looking frumpy dumpy because of my short legs.&nbsp;</div><div>Lots of scarves and belts</div><div><br /></div><div>So, you see, I have lots of stuff but always have trouble putting things together. I wishi could fly Angie out and have her guide me though the process.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-892044 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:22:08 +0000 Suz 892044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will need to do a formal count. But I definitely have a lot less than 400. Probably less than 100. And I live in a true 4 season climate.&nbsp;<br /><br />What I've been aiming for is a sort of capsule wardrobe of about 40 (or so) clothing items per SEASON. There is overlap in the seasons, of course, with jeans being worn in 3 of my seasons, and shorts in only one season, and some dresses good for all seasons and others only good for two. Etc. And since fall/ winter are my dominant seasons, I have more items for those.&nbsp;<br /><br />I haven't counted shoes, accessories, or workout wear, or special occasion wear in this tally. Those are separate capsules for me.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-891792 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:08:54 +0000 shedev 891792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Holy moly, I just counted 2 drawers of t shirts and came up with 69. That doesn't include what is in the hamper. I just purged 1/3 of what I had a couple days ago. I'm slowly wittling down my numbers. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-big-is-your-wardrobe#post-891791 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:08:50 +0000 Anonymous 891791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't begin to guess and on the train so can't look. off the top of my head: 8 jeans 8 winter dress pants 8 summer dress pantd 6 cotton /casual 8 long sleeve tees 10 dresses 25 cardis 10 button downs 5 blouses 10 blazers 3 rain coats 2 winter coats yep. definitely too many I give up. too many