https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:09:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes/page/2#post-572185 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:56:49 +0000 Isabel 572185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all sooo wonderful. Thank you just doesn't quite do it.</p> <p>( Debora - I plan on taking you up on your offer...somewhere, some time ! )</p> <p>Jenanded and SaraH, I love the idea of my own little archives.</p> <p>Along the lines of AJ's ottoman, check this one out , with shoe holders...ahhhhh</p> <p><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Lilly-Pulitzer-Home-Rousseau-Ottoman-Furniture/prod132910045/" rel="nofollow">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/.....132910045/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes/page/2#post-571615 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:42:39 +0000 modgrl 571615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry that your family couldn't make your special day happen. Why make the promise of a special day together if you can't keep it. I know it is a big disappointment. I would love a day to myself to do anything. That would be the biggest treat of all these days. Closet time would be especially nice... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes/page/2#post-571508 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:48:14 +0000 goldenpig 571508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, sorry your family didn't get their act together but what a funny story esp your husband's reaction! Your husband should know that interest in your clothes and appearance is not a sign of depression, actually quite the opposite! If you stopped caring what you wore, that is when he should be worried! AJ, love those footstools. I have an ottoman in my closet and I love to sit there and relax too. I wish I could have a whole day to myself to spend in my closet, that would be such a luxury and something that would never ever happen! And Isabel, funny that you love to iron. I hate ironing and don't even own an ironing board. I bought a portable steamer but haven't had the time or inclination to use it yet. So if you ever see me ironing, please come check on my husband and kids because I must have gone nuts and they are probably being neglected, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes/page/2#post-571506 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:28:11 +0000 MsMary 571506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are fab, A.J.! I especially love the first one!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571498 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:54:24 +0000 AJ 571498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your husband's reaction is priceless, Isabel! I don't know how you kept from laughing!</p> <p>I like sitting in my small walk-in closet and keeping the lovelies company! My kids have been known to find me in there having phone conversations with my friends. LOL!</p> <p>I want to buy a small, upholstered footstool to keep in there. Maybe one of these two:<br /> <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Reims-Light-Grey-Storage-Ottoman/6002300/product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Home-.....oduct.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Tufted-Fabric-Beige-Round-Storage-Ottoman/6448746/product.html?rcmndsrc=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Home-.....rcmndsrc=2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571402 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:54:27 +0000 Mochi 571402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that is so adorable and I totally get it. (For me it could be clothes, or books, or whatever....just need my own down time.) But we ARE forming special bonds with our clothes here, aren't we? :)</p> <p>If you ever want to hit me up to go out somewhere, I have a bit of flexibility...especially if it's a day or so in advance, but sometimes even less...it's getting really nice out and I am looking for excuses to put aside my work and get out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571397 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:48:24 +0000 Deborah 571397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing Isabel. What a funny, lovely story. I totally get it xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571285 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:47:14 +0000 Sarah A 571285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry the museum trip was a bust... But as my sister says " fashion is art", and by playing in the closet you get to be the artist. It is a total creative outlet! I hope you can take in the exhibit soon. Oh, I also find ironing to be relaxing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571283 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:45:03 +0000 Debora 571283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I totally get this! I wish we lived in the same town because I can't think of anything nicer than spending an afternoon at the MFA and then getting tea. I would so go with you, girlfriend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571269 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:37:27 +0000 Jonesy 571269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, what a fabulous thread title and story. How disappointing about the canceled museum trip, but how wonderful that you were able to have some one-on-one time with your closet :). Of course we understand!</p> <p>I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better and getting your groove back bit by bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571249 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:22:26 +0000 Janet 571249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally understand! I've been so busy lately, I need some quality time to look at my latest purchases in the context of the rest of my wardrobe. I find working on my closet very therapeutic, and I prefer to have some good alone time for that. </p> <p>I am so glad you're feeling better. Best wishes for continued good news and healing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571225 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:52:45 +0000 Anonymous 571225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely understand! When your family doesn't get it, you have your tribe here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571208 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:31:01 +0000 jenanded 571208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you are one wise woman! how lovely to spend a day with your lovely things AND iron Just think you wouldn't have been able to TOUCH and curate the things at the museum anyhow and that is part of the fun... Nothing like a juicy rationalisation every day... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571203 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:27:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 571203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so right Isabel - YLFers TOTALLY get this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571201 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:25:04 +0000 Isabel 571201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coco and Meredith, apparently we DO look crazy to the rest of the world..or at least the half that are men. Coco, Your "clothes time" seems a little more stressful than mine. Though I did pull some Spring/Summer stuff from the basement and my dog decided to run across the bed ( which he has never done ! ??? )</p> <p>Jenava, it is funny what we find soothing. I just love ironing. It is rhythmic and soothing and I love seeing the clothes all nice and straight. ( They rarely make it on to our bodies that way, but I don't care. LOL )</p> <p>Jayne, YES, our inner circle fab secret !</p> <p>Krishnidoux, yes, there is some good news in the midst of all this. : )</p> <p>Michelle and Scarlet, it is pretty, darn funny. And I thought that you ladies would really appreciate it. My husband spoke in a hushed voice and very deliberately as he "suggested" that I talk to the doctor. The look on his face was just hysterical, I almost burst out laughing...but then he would have thought I was manic. LOL I suppose I ought to be more careful with my word choice.</p> <p>MaryK, Mo, Debbie - I ended up having a great time with my clothes and even ran out and got some exercise clothes that fit. Additionally, my son (10 ) ate his vegetables at dinner because I guilted him into it by reminding him of his uncooperativeness yesterday. I told him it would make me very happy....</p> <p>Claire, yeah, I kinda forgot what normal life was like before. My husband always remembers that the plants need watering when we are about to leave the house and we are late. Like they are going to die if we are not here for a few hours.</p> <p>Rachel, I love that line. I used to say that I loved chocolate so much that if it were a man, I would marry it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571160 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:37:16 +0000 CocoLion 571160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you are feeling well enough to want a play date with your wardrobe!</p> <p>Bf always seems to pull up when I am outside taking pictures of myself.</p> <p>Do we look crazy to the rest of the world?</p> <p>And I totally "get" spending time with your clothes. I think of it as adult dress up/discovering new outfits. The only negative is that my renovation is taking a very long time so I have to pull clothes from a very cold garage, upstairs to a small bedroom without closets or dressers. Lots of going back and forth and hoping the cat doesn't nest on my clothes piles on the bed. Which she always does. I should buy stock in the sticky lint roller companies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571156 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:30:54 +0000 Jenava 571156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate, too! A couple of years ago my mom had a fragment of bone from a cracked disk pressing on her spine and causing extreme nerve pain so she couldn't sit - only lie on her back and stand. She spent hours ironing, which I totally did not get, but I guess it calms her down? So you're not along on the ironing thing, either, but I admit I really don't get it myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571153 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:22:36 +0000 Meredith1953 571153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel,<br /> It is so annoying to have made a plan and be all psyched up for it and then have everyone whimp out! So disappointing! I am glad you were able to cozy up to your closet and spend some one-on-one with it.<br /> Claire!<br /> I get the raised eyebrow from hubs when I am photographing my outfits. He does NOT offer to help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571075 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:33:45 +0000 Anonymous 571075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you are having some good days Isabel, and I totally get the family thing. We are on vacation and they has been a lot of "hurry up and wait". Or "laze around the room" and then realize that there isn't enough time for an excursion. Ugh. I love that you just want to be alone with your clothes! Sometimes I can't wait for DH to go on a trip so I can try everything on and take pictures without the ever-raised eyebrow. I find time in my closet VERY therapeutic. Your female nurse should give you a scrip for that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571070 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:28:51 +0000 rachylou 571070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL. My favorite book is about a girl who finds true love and tells her new boyfriend: I love you *as least as much* as my favorite frock... or *almost* as much. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571063 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:22:55 +0000 jayne 571063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved the title for this blog...I am so with you on that! This weekend is mine with kids and since it was alot of time for their activities I got to trade for time with my clothes...my BF would laugh if he knew....he he! We will keep this to ourselves, eh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571061 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:21:17 +0000 krishnidoux 571061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you 100%. You are getting better, and that's the good news. It does take quite some energy also to be alone with your clothes! My family is the same, it's so hard coordinating that sometimes we miss out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571048 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:12:10 +0000 Michelle 571048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit that your husband's reaction flat out cracked me up. It's speaks of so much kindness and concern, but is so hilariously, stereotypically male! :)<br /> I really hope your sartorial solitude perked up your spirits and made up in some measure for yesterday's disappointment, Isabel. I really hope your family is able to make it up to you in ernest another time. And...it's so wonderful to hear that your health has turned a corner! *hugs* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571035 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:34:52 +0000 Scarlet 571035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This story did make me laugh I hope you are having a wonderful day with your closet and I am so glad that you are starting to feel stronger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571021 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:53:28 +0000 Debbie 571021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry your family behaved badly. Hope you have a time today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571019 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:51:37 +0000 Mo 571019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on spending quality time with your clothes! Sorry the fam didn't get their act in gear for the museum. But I like your alternative choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571017 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:46:02 +0000 MsMary 571017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Families, huh? They love us but they can be so disappointing sometimes!</p> <p>I'm so glad you got to have some quality time with your clothes, and I also encourage you to do the museum visit by yourself. I love to go to museums alone because I can go at my own pace and really concentrate on the experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571016 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:45:12 +0000 Isabel 571016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, you crack me up ! I'll try to wear something I love....I will have a blast ironing it today .</p> <p>( I LOVE the term "closet bonding". ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571015 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:43:02 +0000 Vix 571015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the family being a day late and a dollar short on the museum trip, but laughing at the rest of it. Your husband should understand your urge to closet bond is a sign you're feeling better!</p> <p>If you're up to it definitely get that museum visit in tomorrow before your appointment. No pressure to wear something you love...but wear something you love, ok? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-to-be-alone-with-my-clothes#post-571012 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:38:04 +0000 Isabel 571012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makrame, I am thinking of going into the city early tomorrow and doing just that. My oncologist is in the city too, so it would work out well and give me a treat before heading to the clinic.</p> <p>You should do that for your travels. I did that when I went to london on business, I went to a couple of art museums and it was wonderful.</p> <p>i just knew you ladies would understand !! Without realizing it, my husband actually cheered me up ( I don't want him to know that ...heeee ) because it was just so funny . </p> <p>The logical me knows that it happens - it used to happen all the time. But since I got sick, it doesn't happen because I rarely go anywhere , lol. Maybe life IS getting back to normal. </p>