https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 04:53:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes/page/2#post-281748 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:08:52 +0000 Refugee 281748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots. And put me in the unapologetic line. I enjoy people watching more because of it. I have had some wonderful ocnversations with both friends and strangers about clothesfashionstylebodyimage. I watched a classic film last night, Black Orpheus (1959 Oscar for best foreign language film). Oh, the eye candy of the fashion, style, and costumes brought a whole new level of appreciation to this film. It has brought lots of enjoyment to my life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes/page/2#post-281742 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:59:35 +0000 catgirl 281742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm annoyingly obsessive in general, so whatever I'm thinking about is intense at the moment, but not constant. So if I'm reading, don't ask me to make dinner; if I'm climbing, I'm totally focused on my next move; if I'm shopping, I will not rest till I find what I want. I probably think about clothes more than I should, but not more than I used to - but now that I've found YLF, I think about fashion and clothing very differently than I used to...</p> <p>It's like how I learned to play blackjack - once I learned there was a basic strategy, I worked hard to memorize it, so I eventually did NOT have to think about what to do. It just became reflexive somehow. (No, I'm not a serious gambler - though I could easily be one!). I'm hoping to incorporate some of that basic strategy into my shopping habits, and right now, it's taking time and effort. BUT SO MUCH FUN! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes/page/2#post-281695 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:23:38 +0000 Mellllls 281695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. It's not like my thinking about fashion keeps from doing necessary things or other things I enjoy...so what's the harm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes/page/2#post-281667 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:20:07 +0000 Lena 281667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's my creative outlet, so of course I think about it. Although lately I've been "cheating" and obsessing (aka researching and analyzing) about bags. But the handbag part is mainly daydreaming. </p> <p>As long as it doesn't take away from other activities - no apologies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes/page/2#post-281644 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:51:38 +0000 annagybe 281644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot. It's probably my dominant hobby if you can call it that. It's a good antidote to my sometimes stressful unglamorous job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes/page/2#post-281634 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:30:16 +0000 Maya 281634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's 2011. I think we're past the point where moms and women are only supposed to care about babies, housecleaning, and cooking.</p> <p>At least I really hope so, otherwise I would be very sad.</p> <p>Loving fashion does not preclude loving and being interested in other things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281611 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:54:40 +0000 Sally 281611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know I'm not the only one...I think its just the guilt of me thinking I'm being frivoulous thinking about fashion and my clothes. I think I would applauded if I thought more about cooking and homekeeping since I'm a mother and wife.....its just that i'm not interested. My other obsession is books and I find both interests relaxing and a good way to take my mind off other things.<br /> I think Angie is messing around or she doesn't think about work when she's not working. I have to tell you I dont think about my work at home! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281600 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:23:50 +0000 Jonesy 281600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too. Much. Time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281555 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:34:20 +0000 Velma 281555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually had a dream the other night featuring Angie. She was telling me that we are all going to wear 70s clothes! I guess clothes and especially YLF are on my mind plenty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281549 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:30:08 +0000 Sveta 281549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I feel much better knowing that I am not alone in this! I will side up with Marley about expressing myself and fashion and clothing is a big part of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281518 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:20:19 +0000 Marley 281518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm . . . I'm not sure! I don't think that I really Think about clothes per say - but rather, about expression! What I wear is a real reflection of me - just like my home, my writings, my music, etc. etc. - I think about expressing myself ALL of the time - and my clothes are a part of that. Now that I am SYCing I am having even more fun expressing myself with my clothes and so am thinking about it more than usual. So, I guess that I need to edit the first line of my "reply" and say "All of the time!" LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281502 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:56:12 +0000 chewyspaghetti 281502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I'm not thinking about fashion/style (including home decorating and organization), then I am thinking about food and cooking. I don't know which is worse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281485 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:34:08 +0000 Mellllls 281485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's post just made me laugh out loud! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281466 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:52:22 +0000 MNsara 281466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky - I was thinking that Angie's got it down pat and there is no need for her to think about these things any more . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281457 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:43:21 +0000 Maya 281457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Angie is just messing with us... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281440 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:05:00 +0000 Becky 281440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, surely you're going to explain such a provocative statement! Do you mean you frame the issue in terms of self-expression, presentation of oneself and one's characteristics, etc.? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281418 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:57:44 +0000 MsMaven 281418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It goes in cycles. Right now I'm trying to lose the last few pounds and I am on the verge of needing a different size, so I don't want to buy anything yet. I don't think there is too much out there for me until spring styles come in. I'm also having to stay at home a lot more than usual, so instead of cleaning out my cupboards as planned, I'm reading and thinking about fashion. Usually at this time of year I am working on gardening plans. </p> <p>Most of my friends my age have opted to drop out of fashion, so it's great to have a place to come and share. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281286 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:03:39 +0000 halfpass 281286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be embarrassed if the people I know IRL had an idea of how much time I spend thinking about my wardrobe :-). One of the things I really like about this forum is the connection with other people who spend a lot of time thinking about fashion, because I don't "think" anyone I interact with regularly does. When I see someone who is consistently well dressed, it often crosses my mind.."does she follow YLF and I would be flattered if that someone thought the same thing about me :-)<br /> While I spend a LOT of time thinking about fashion, shopping and planning the details of outfits, I like to think I give off the impression that it just comes naturally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281280 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:52:59 +0000 Angie 281280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think about clothes, fashion and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281258 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:44:28 +0000 biscuitsmom 281258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too much! I am trying not to buy online (after sooo many disappointments) yet how do I spend a bulk of my time? Store websites, of course! lol... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281255 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:17:27 +0000 Mellllls 281255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>a lot...i spend a lot of time thinking about what to wear but not much else related to clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281254 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:52:17 +0000 ticksgirl 281254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Far too much after finding YLF. I keep thinking "Once I have a nice, working wardrobe that perfectly suits my body and lifestyle, I can get back to my real life," but it doesn't seem to be working that way. I too have started dreaming about clothes, but they're stressful dreams, not happy ones. I should really take a break now that I'm finished buying fall/winter things, but am I? No...I'm scouring blogs and magazines for spring fashion news instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281227 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:55:05 +0000 crwilson 281227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More now that I'm doing SYC. I was hoping that not buying clothes would help me obsess less, but it's having the opposite effect... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281221 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:08:16 +0000 Theresa 281221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes... 24/7 would apply to me too!!!!</p> <p>And if its not style related things for me, then its outfits for my girls, or ways to decorate my home... or things I can sew to wear!</p> <p>Now if only I could actually get paid for my obsessing I'd be a very happy gal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281215 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 09:32:40 +0000 Louise 281215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@cocolion LOL!!<br /> I woke up this morning thinking about boots!!! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281211 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:10:05 +0000 CocoLion 281211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They say a man has a thought about you know what every 7 minutes.<br /> :D</p> <p>Do I think about clothes as much? Yes, when I'm not working. It's my distraction from the obsessiveness of owning &amp; operating your own business. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281202 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:21:25 +0000 Scarlet 281202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think about clothes sometimes to take my mind off of worries. It's like cheap therapy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281187 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:15:01 +0000 Kari 281187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I don't know that I'm constantly thinking about it, but I certainly notice fashion issues more, particularly points like PPL or fit issues, or wearing/not wearing a good bra, that I've learned to be conscious of on myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281185 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:13:34 +0000 lyn* 281185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>24/7 Usually thinking not so many positive thoughts though!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-time-do-you-spend-thinking-about-clothes#post-281183 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:12:01 +0000 mumtojessandluke 281183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking not enough! lol. I hate the shops. Mostly, because it is difficult to get time out by myself, and taking two kids with me isn't fun or productive. </p>