https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:10:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-376481 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:27:04 +0000 Aziraphale 376481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably 70%. Maybe a little more. I have a collection of scrubby things that I hang around the house in. I rarely do all my housecleaning at once, and I cook every day (bleh), which means I'm always getting bleach droplets and food splatters on my clothes. You need stuff like that, so you don't care if it gets stained. </p> <p>If I don't include the scrubby clothes, the percentage is probably more like 90%. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-376077 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:50:50 +0000 Louise 376077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think probably all of it. There is nothing I particularly want to get rid of/ replace and I haven't had a 'I've got nothing to wear' moment for ages x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375953 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:44:30 +0000 nancylee 375953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably about 70% happy with my wardrobe. The dissatisfaction comes mostly from holes (no blazers, a weak summer wardrobe), some ongoing changes in my personal style, and items not working together quite as well as I want. </p> <p>So far this year I've both purged and purchased, so now I'm thinking of trying SYC for a while just to see exactly how well things work together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375947 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:31:17 +0000 Sveta 375947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have started almost from scratch last summer, most of my cool season wardrobe is new and I am pretty happy with it. I think I made some mistakes but I am happy with 70% of it. It also helps that I have everything altered by my mom if a fit is not perfect.<br /> You cannot have the wardrobe full of stars, you need support players too so as well as they fit well, flattering in style and color and work well with other pieces I am happy with them.<br /> My summer wardrobe is a different matter, I am happy with maybe 40% of it right now...and my footwear collection really needs work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375910 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:38:42 +0000 Jjsloane 375910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in flux as well since I recently lost 26 lbs and am slowly rebuilding my wardrobe. I tend to love the newest thing until I've worn it. I'm trying to buy season/size spanning items that are quality, but sometimes I just have to have some quantity. If I eliminate too large items then I'm probably at 70% happy (some were desperation buys to have something to wear to work). I get so much inspiration here that I think will help me love all of it or purge what I don't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375894 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:22:11 +0000 Ornella 375894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been thinking about this thread ever since you posted the question and while I can't give a specific answer as it's too much work for my brain these days, I can only repeat the phrase I'm so grateful to Michelle for - I hug my wardrobe.</p> <p>If I have to come up with something, a few pieces come to mind straight away: red dress, purple dress, leather jacket, tweed jacket, pb blouse, skinnies - they are all post-YLF buys. There are some older pieces too, like my red knitted top, ponte knit LBD, another LBD, high-waisted black pencil skirt, navy dress and black velvet midi skirt, but what matters to me is that all my wardrobe is instantly accessible, there are no hidden-from-me items, everything is in rotation (season appropriate) and best of all - I am really picky with regards what gets the privilege to earn the spot on another hanger. There is no despair and "I have nothing to wear". When I am tired my best relaxation is pairing things down even further - I just listed 3 lovely skirts on ebay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375791 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:10:40 +0000 StacyJo 375791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depending on my mood, I'm at the 75% range. I actually love my accessories more, but this may due to weight issues. I've purged my closet and I'm almost satisfied with what I have now (which I have to make work now due to it not being financially convenient to go shopping). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375767 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:10:09 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 375767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, Khris and Jonesy, really good to hear from people who are really happy with most things they have.</p> <p>Mary - ah, I see. That makes complete sense.</p> <p>Well, I feel hugely encouraged by all everyone has achieved and to hear from so many people who are focused on perfectly fitting clothes. It's the way forward and gives me the inspiration to enjoy where I am now and look forward to the next stage of my journey.</p> <p>As Angie said at the beginning, it takes time and funds but should be fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375379 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:37:16 +0000 Jonesy 375379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say the vast majority, though I don't know if I could put a number or percent on it. I still have some purging to do, but for the most part I'm pretty contented. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375303 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:38:21 +0000 catgirl 375303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taylor, I sew too, but sadly, not well enough for complex alterations. You are so right about fit, though. After seeing the difference size makes in my recent Anthro orange dress post, I'm convinced fit is the MAIN part of fabness for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375267 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:51:26 +0000 chewyspaghetti 375267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few items that I would like to update, but I am really happy with most of my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375254 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:38:03 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 375254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find my wardrobe satisfaction and my weight are linked. I lost about 15 lbs after my winter vacation (a month in Mexico) and bought a lot of new pieces. I have also culled a few times and was fairly ruthless the last few times. I realize I have some dresses that I like but don't love that may need to leave and a few tops that I no longer love. I seem to go in waves and buy and wear only knits or only woven and it rotates. I seem to be in a woven phase so the knits just hang there all lonely unless I'm doing casual.</p> <p>To answer the question, I think I am probably at least at 75%. I also bought a few new bags and brought out a few that had been ignored. I have two strings of shell pearls (cream and black) and totally love them and wear them regularly. I love my Invicta oversized watch in silver with rose gold detail.</p> <p>All in all, I think I am the happiest with my wardrobe that I've ever been.</p> <p>Great question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375240 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:16:04 +0000 MsMary 375240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Polly, at this point I think my proportion of "loves" would be higher but I am grappling with some fit issues. I keep getting smaller so some of my former favorites are no longer just right. And I'm really with Taylor that the fit makes all the difference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375215 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:51:28 +0000 biscuitsmom 375215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL...You are too sweet, Taylor! I appreciate the offer, thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375211 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:48:15 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 375211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, it's those devilish details again, Taylor... It really gives something to aspire to, knowing that it can be done. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375209 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:46:43 +0000 taylor 375209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes BM we must see your fabness...we can walk you through it:) We are already fans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375208 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:46:38 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 375208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yippee! I've just posted another comment fishing for pics on Cilleena's thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375207 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:45:51 +0000 taylor 375207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, like girlx , I also sew...that means if I am not 100% happy with a fit in my size...I tweak it myself or have it done.<br /> HOW your garments fit is really often the difference between "eh..it's ok" to "OMG...I love this" for me fit is the deal breaker 100% of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375206 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:45:35 +0000 biscuitsmom 375206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks! I'll ask DH if he could take some this weekend when he's off.....Im totally computer illiterate when it comes to taking pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375193 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:26:19 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 375193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BM we need some pictures! And I look forward to when your wardrobe is as happy...</p> <p>Barbara - wow! What an inspiring post to read. I'm sure the perfect trenchcoat is just around the corner... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375188 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:13:04 +0000 Barbara 375188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question! I'm almost 100% happy right now with my clothes AND accessories. Still looking for a leopard-print or deep teal short trenchcoat.</p> <p>I recently purged my closet due to a 12 pound weight loss (goodbye muffin top) and just added several summery rayon dresses, which I discovered I really love wearing!<br /> Dresses used to be WAY outside of my tomboyish style zone.</p> <p>I love my accessories 100% - especially my leather Tignanello bags and my unique, hand-crafted sterling silver/natural stone bead jewelry. Yep, I'm happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have/page/2#post-375186 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:10:13 +0000 biscuitsmom 375186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thunalata, thanks for the compliment! I have several Mary Frances bags that I adore, 2 Brahmin faux croc (leather) bags and 1 metal dog bag (SO cute!) and a Timmy Woods Shar Pei dog bag (made from wood!) that I love....hopefully, someday I'll be able to say Im as happy with my wardrobe! Great subject for a post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375182 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:03:25 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 375182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida - it is a slow process, isn't it! Angie raised such an interesting point about needing the time and funds to build a really fab wardrobe. </p> <p>What's particularly interesting, though, is seeing the number of really stylishly dressed people who, like me, feel as if their wardrobes are only partly filled with things that are 'just right'. It's so inspiring, as sometimes I've been feeling recently that the 'not quite right' things are holding me back.</p> <p>It makes me feel that style is partly an expression of where you are now. I heard a lovely story about a concert at the house of a real 'grande dame' (older, influential, formidable, eccentric) of music, who sat in the place of honour in the front row in a flamboyant and dramatic dress. Part way through, possibly at the interval, she moved and her dress split! She disappeared during the interval and everyone wondered what she'd do. Rather than changing or mending it, she returned with an even more dramatic and ornate shawl thrown round the dress. I suspect it was in no way fashionable but it was extremely stylish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375179 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:53:07 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 375179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting - lots of people around the 50% mark. I think that's where I need to aim for next.</p> <p>Steph - such a thoughtful post around the subject. Inspiring, actually. I really like the idea that around 30% it gets easier and so impressed that you can sew and make things work yourself.</p> <p>MaryK - interesting as I somehow assumed you'd be higher! But actually the 'not buying unless your heart sings' is something wonderful to aim for. One I'll remember.</p> <p>Astrid - I know the feeling! I have found that when I've let things go I do feel better (although in my heart and in the end I want to buy things that I will keep until they are worn out as I get upset when I feel I am wasting things). There are a few things remaining though and this may be the time to let them go...</p> <p>Malina - you're doing really well! I'd forgotten about the turn the hanger round trick. I like the fact that you've got a handle on exactly where you are with everything, partly because of that.</p> <p>Sparky - have you thought of running combined shrine pilgrimages? I'll join the one that goes to Angie's bags and your shoes... </p> <p>Una - fab goal! You're on your way! I think I have fewer clothes than you but also correspondingly fewer things I love. Your threads have set all of this off...</p> <p>Isabel - sounds fab to me!</p> <p>Lisa - I love that you have such a clear idea of where you're going. I think you're fortunate to have so much that you really can afford only to buy perfect things - and that you know that you like to have a larger wardrobe to choose from.</p> <p>Ruchi - lucky you! I'll join that goal too!</p> <p>Marley - you're sorted and it shows! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375172 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:46:27 +0000 Aida 375172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say less than half for me, probably close to 25%. It is certainly a slow process, and I'm looking forward to being able to shop again soon; hopefully I can replace some of my less-than-happy items </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375115 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:17:45 +0000 Marley 375115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably happy with about 90% of my wardrobe - but that doesn't mean that I've got it under control or even a slight idea of how to organize it! I just know that pretty much everything that I pull out of my closet I say to myself "Oh, I love this!" I figure that's a good sign! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375109 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:09:57 +0000 Astrid 375109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right, Mo. Although I did already throw out all the things that didn't fit me anymore because of my weigth gain. I have some loungewear/sportswear/pyjamas that aren't in the best shape anymore, but the rest is okay. But I really wasn't stylish at all and you can see that when you look at these items. I just struggle with throwing things out that did cost money and are in a good condition. I don't know why I have such a problem with it, I normally love to weed through things and throw old stuff out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375097 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:53:42 +0000 Ruchi 375097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently inherited a complete wardrobe courtesy of my sisters, so I am one happy gal.I would say that I am happy with most items in my wardrobe.There are few items which I have been worrying about how to wear as they are out of my comfort zone.As Una said,my goal is to love and wear everything I own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375091 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:48:54 +0000 Lisa 375091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm I had over 200 items <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-consider-a-large-wardrobe">in this post</a> and I'd say about 40% of it I'm really happy with. Some of the items I probably can get rid of because of sizes or because my tastes have changed. However, I notice I prefer a slightly larger wardrobe so my purging process is very slow. I try to only include new items that I really love as I slowly shift to loving everything I own. I figure if I only purchase new items I really enjoy, eventually I'll have 90% or higher of items in my closet I love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-really-fab-items-do-you-have#post-375088 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:46:04 +0000 Isabel 375088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say that it is about 90 %. It is not all fab, but I think most looks good on me, fits well, and is useful for my lifestyle. </p>