https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:12:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417169 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:41:08 +0000 Elly 417169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never had an orphan become a fully-rehabilitated member of society. I have saved a few that made do for an occasion. Then again, I am young enough and poor enough to have few gems worth the effort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417149 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:18:42 +0000 Anonymous 417149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually the pests need to undergo surgery...either cosmetic or internal...to earn a place in rotation. Unless the fabric and/or fit is fabulous, it may not be worth it unless you do the work yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417126 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:33:37 +0000 Laurinda 417126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL at the legal argot.</p> <p>Would your major concern be recidivism? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417124 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:32:32 +0000 Claudia 417124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not often, but it happens. Just often enough to give one pause in trying to cull. And it's just so great when it happens! Like finding a big bill in a coat pocket the first time you go to wear it again.</p> <p>The flip side, also rare, is that I have evicted items that I later lived to regret parting with. Case in point: colored jeans were deemed juvenile here on the forum a year or two ago and I tossed a beautiful pair of muted rose-pink colored premium denim bootcuts that fit me beautifully. A few months ago while window shopping in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago I saw in a high-end designer boutique on a mannequin a nearly identical pair priced around $300. Still kicking myself.</p> <p>I also got rid of a very cool Guess denim moto-style jacket, a very big splurge at the time, I bought in the early 1980's that I still think about -- wishing I had it now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417123 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:32:07 +0000 rae 417123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... very rarely. The only example I can think of is my dyed chartreuse utility jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417116 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:24:08 +0000 Marley 417116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't happen very often for me. The only thing I can think of in the past year is a skirt that I had taken in and shortened - it is now a nice basic - and a 3/4 sleeve denim dress which I had taken in, but have not yet worn because it is a fall item. In fact, I haven't even tried it on since getting it tailored - yeh, that's how excited I was about it! I have many other orphans - most of them are in a box right now - haven't been able to get rid of them yet, because I know that with just a little bit of tweaking they might be able to be full-time members of my wardrobe. But because I procrastinate they go unnoticed, unloved and unworn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417103 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:07:45 +0000 nancylee 417103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually when I buy the right pieces to accompany it or have it altered. I had an orphan skirt that I loved but never wore, and when I shortened it a couple of inches and bought a jacket to accompany it....suddenly it worked.</p> <p>Not sure every pest is worth such attention, though! Some just have to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417077 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:46:56 +0000 ironkurtin 417077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trying to think of when a closet pest suddenly became a closet romeo. The only ones I can think of are when I've switched climates. I definitely have items that work in, say, a travel capsule that just hang there otherwise.</p> <p>I've had lots of cases where the reverse was true, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417073 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:37:42 +0000 DressLover 417073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I love the word recalcitrant. I can tell you sat through Crim Law. ;)</p> <p>Second, on the topic of closet pests, the only ones I have redeem themselves when they assist in me landing a new job. (Suits are really the only things I keep around that I no longer wear regularly, but definitely have a purpose.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-does-a-closet-pest-redeem-itself#post-417067 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:31:21 +0000 catgirl 417067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cjh's post got me wondering how often keeping a closet pest around actually pays off. I have a couple of items that were just hanging around (pun intended!) until YLF gave me ideas for styling them. Case in point: my mustard jacket which was pegged as outerwear and is now being worn weekly. </p> <p>Mostly, however, I have found orphans to be recalcitrant about making themselves work for me. Hence the sudden recent evictions!</p> <p>How about you? </p>