https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:42:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643570 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:52:52 +0000 Mo 643570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just mentally preparing for the next time FL calls us up. It seems I'm never ready, and I bring so much I don't need. Realistically, 4 pair of pants will do, you know? But after being in the mountains, I grab 10 lol. Just a good mental exercise for how my life seems to go these days. I have to get used to being bi coastal on occasion hee hee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643562 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:41:16 +0000 Meredith1953 643562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I would take dress number 1. As far as percentage of favorite/basic, my basics ARE mostly my favorites as I own very little statement pieces of any sort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643559 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:36:44 +0000 rae 643559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2 because I have seen how it dresses up and down in your wardrobe - seamless transitions! </p> <p>Are you actually thinking of going away for 1/2 a year?? You just got back to CA! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643515 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:38:01 +0000 Heather 643515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Malina, you always have such a brilliant handle on your pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643506 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:27:20 +0000 Mo 643506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fun seeing how everyone would go about it! Modgirl, I had not seen that particular blog entry. all the other posts I've seen of hers seem to be too few colors for me. I have it bookmarked to look at.<br /> Interestingly, when I figured out what I'd bring in my head I came to 90 items (including all shoes (16), jackets (5), layer tops (10) ) and my wardrobe now is 180 including everything but accessories and lounge/sleep/exercise. So I really did halve my wardrobe! Too funny. (before you all think I'm a crazed person, this would be for a half year or so, not a month long or anything!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643334 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:33:13 +0000 cheryl 643334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would take my favorites. The things that make me happiest.</p> <p>As for the LBD, #2 would be my pick. It seems the most versatile as far as being able to change it up with a cardigan, blazer, or denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643263 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:23:38 +0000 modgrl 643263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you every try any of the capsule formulas on this webpage: </p> <p><a href="http://www.theviviennefiles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theviviennefiles.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>They are so creative and versatile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643250 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:14:01 +0000 Kristin L 643250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd pack 1/2 basics and 1/2 favorites. And dress #2 looks great, so that would be my LBD. Thinking about this makes me want to go on vacation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643129 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:23:34 +0000 fashionista 643129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I could not shop there:<br /> Ok so my basics would be blue jeans, dresses like from #2, thats 1/4<br /> My favorites would be in tops/ blouses, shoes, bags, accessories, and that would be 3/4. </p> <p>If I could shop there:<br /> My basics-1/2<br /> My favorites- 1/2<br /> so that I have room for more items after shopping </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643120 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:04:20 +0000 Deborah 643120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo this is doing my head in! I hope I never have to do this! Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-643093 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:00:54 +0000 Charmian 643093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got back from 4 months in Hong Kong! I like your 3/4 basics + 1/4 statement metric; it's about the ratio that I used, though not consciously.</p> <p>I found it nice to go heavy on basics when I went to a different culture because you'll inevitably want to start incorporating some of the local looks (or pieces, if you permit yourself some shopping) and it's easier to do this with basics. For example, tunics / flowy / voluminous tops are big in HK; I ended up repurposing a shift dress as a tunic, and was able to stretch it into several looks because I'd brought several pants which matched.</p> <p>I also found I brought more clothes than I needed. When I looked at my suitcase, I freaked out at how little I'd brought and threw in a few pieces I thought I'd need "for sure" (eg, to round out my wardrobe, to give me more variety, etc. Guess which pieces I never wore :)</p> <p>I also agree about bringing dress #2, for the exactly the same reasons that Kari laid out. Don't forget about the power of accessories and scarves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642689 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:59:10 +0000 Kari 642689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the scenario you mentioned, since you would have other dresses in the mix, I'd take #2. Though it's jersey, the mesh overlay really dresses up the fabric and the way it drapes is very sophisticated - I think it would be the most versatile as far as being able to dress it up AND down while still making a statement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642681 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:50:21 +0000 Mo 642681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting . . . I went with dress #3 at first, but then changed my mind to #2. I guess I have both sides to my thinking lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642680 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:47:40 +0000 CocoLion 642680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find myself drawn to #3.</p> <p>And as for the ratio of basics to statement, I have no idea. I would try to stick with items that coordinate well, so color would drive me more than basics or statement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642674 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:36:51 +0000 christieanne 642674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would take dress #2. Looks the most versatile and one could change it up with accessories.<br /> Guess I am sort of basic at heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642666 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:31:00 +0000 Mo 642666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, just to take this idea a little further - which of these 3 dresses would you bring as your LBD? The sheath, the jersey w/mesh overlay, or the dark blue colorblock with zipper bodice? Let's say it's an extended vacation, and that you have 6 other dresses in the mix - some sundresses, daydresses, a maxi or two. </p> <p>thanks for playing along with me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642268 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:14:47 +0000 bj1111 642268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this s so hard because my life is split in half. i work from half the time, then go in the office or travel for work the other half with dinners out/smart casual social activities. i would probably pick work or social event appropriate 7/8. of that 7/8, i would go 3/4 statements covering different clothing categories and 1/4basics, like you. i would work from home practically nekkid. helllooooo, bathrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642266 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:10:53 +0000 rae 642266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Right on, Heather!</p> <p>For me, it depends on the activities. When I went to Italy, I really needed basics because I kept sweating in the humidity while hoofing it around the cities. A few statement pieces were fine. However, if the weather and activities allow, I am generally like you and prefer to wear the same black tank and denim shorts underneath a different statement piece every day... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642226 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:20:07 +0000 Heather 642226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, can I shop when I get there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642213 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:53:17 +0000 Kari 642213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd take about half and half, perhaps more heavily on the favorites because some of my statement pieces (like the Bailey 44 striped dress) are also workhorses that are very versatile. Most of my memorable pieces would be dresses or blouses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642139 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:11:02 +0000 Kirti 642139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely take a lot more favourites than basics. Neutral, grounding pieces do have their place but they tend to bore me a little </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642136 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:09:09 +0000 Diana 642136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would do 3/4 statements and 1/4 basics. My rationale being that you can wear the same pair of blue jeans (assuming you can do laundry regularly) several times a week but you can't really do the same with something like a statement blouse. So you would only need one pair of jeans but several unique blouses to go with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642133 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:02:10 +0000 Traci 642133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would try to take my favorites from each category of clothes...<br /> Favorite cardigan, jacket, jeans (probably two here, skinnie and boyfriend) skirt, dress (maybe two again, dressy and casual) tshirt, button ups, and so on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642129 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:52:03 +0000 Mo 642129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, you would essentially keep the same ratios you have but just halve the amount of clothing? I think I would tend to go for more faves because I would feel like I was somehow missing out if I left one behind lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642126 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:50:26 +0000 christieanne 642126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your formula but it would be 3/4 basic and 1/4 favorites for the bottoms (because that's my closet) and more 3/4 favorites, 1/4 basic for tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-choose-just-half-your-wardrobe#post-642123 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:46:42 +0000 Mo 642123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a temporary move or extended (several month) vacation, would you choose basics that mix together endlessly or favorites that wow you when you put them on? Or, would you seek a balance of the two?<br /> I'm thinking I would do 3/4 favorites and only maybe 1/4 basics or foundations just to ground the statement pieces.<br /> For instance, if I were only taking 3 pants, I would bring my red zippered moto as one pair because they are just too fun! That would leave basic jeans and a black pant for my other options. Might not mix as well, but I would find ways to wear those because I like them that much more than another mixable basic. </p> <p>How about you? I know some of you have had to split your wardrobe recently due to moving , etc. How did you go about it? Or did you just grab what you like and not think too hard? </p>