https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:21:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1473901 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 22:45:49 +0000 DonnaF 1473901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything would be machine washable except maybe outerwear, and I would make a concerted effort not to buy anything in solid, flat black; textured black would be okay.&nbsp; This is from the person who, after declaring a moratorium on black has bought two pairs of flat black pants, black sandals, a black scuba skirt, a black top with shine (maybe doesn't count), and a black top that maybe also doesn't count due to the laser cut-outs.</p> <p>I would probably aim for replacing my toughest fits first, like footwear, but I would probably default to easier fits like pullovers and other knits.</p> <p>My feet need to wear Dansko clogs at least some of the time.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; Yeah, I know.&nbsp; This means I need to have some jeans and skirts that work with chunky shoes.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have a moto vest that I wear constantly, but I have a pewter down vest that I wore constantly before that so I know I am fickle with my loves.&nbsp; Down the road, those items may not work anymore due to the proportions and fit of the items underneath or my style changes.&nbsp; </p> <p>As long as items fit and were comfortable, I would approach replacement with an open mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1473672 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:40:17 +0000 Thistle 1473672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is trousers. I have had to have almost every pair of my pants altered - either the waist taken in, the hem shortened as I only wear flats, or both. It adds 15%-30% to the cost of each pair of pants I own, and I wear those pants all the time. So yeah, I would want to keep those for sure! They are all basic colors anyway - black, ink, grey, and kahki. That is it&nbsp; :)&nbsp; I would love to add a white pair back in, but my last pair was reduced to weekend never leave the house wear after they were stained.</p> <p>The next thing would be better toppers. I just don't know what to add here yet other than super comfy knit ones.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1473466 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 06:32:22 +0000 Chiara 1473466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would spend a lot of time wearing jeans and t-shirts, because it takes me &nbsp; &nbsp;a g e s to find clothes that fit, are in the right colors and are in my minimalist, elongated&nbsp;style!<br />As it is, I've been trying to find some new trousers for MONTHS, groan. In the end I cracked and made some for myself- they're not perfect, but better then many of the things I could find in the shops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1465066 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:03:34 +0000 crutcher 1465066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would cry and then I'd cry some more and I guess I would just wear what I had on...I have no interest or inclination in doing another wardrobe...I have carefully added each piece and am in the process of a spring capsule..so to have to start again would be anquish and pain...<br />Sorry if I am no fun in the imagining category but I can't even imagine having to start again... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1465058 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:26:22 +0000 Marina 1465058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Rambling Ann make me realize a curious thing. I indeed start building my outfits with the bottom+coat/jacket/blazer/cardigan pairing - those are the first things I choose every morning and were also the first things I put on my list. But trousers are not the piece I love most, they are the pieces I have the hardest time fitting in while coats are not my favorite pieces, but my most needed ones (bottom fit huge issues and thermal/weather comfort ridiculous issues).</div><div>The things I love most, tops and accessories, are easier to match and I'm a lot less picky about them. Now I'm wondering if I feel those things are easier to wear because I actually like them most or if I love them most because they are the easier to fit/wear.</div><div>How do you girls feel about this?</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1464879 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 23:37:48 +0000 thimblelina 1464879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of had to do that last year! And, we have very similar tastes I do believe... I punted on the black leather moto &amp; bought a very cute pleather one. I'll happily upgrade when I find a better one in leather. And the CPW is already down to less than $1.00. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1464858 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 22:23:53 +0000 Rambling Ann 1464858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it also shows how we have preferences for&nbsp;starting point for building outfits. Kind of like when I plan a meal, I always start with the carb as the base, pasta, potatoes or rice. DH thinks about the meat first. It ends up the same, but how we get there is different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1464828 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 21:13:39 +0000 Lyn D. 1464828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been an interesting read!<br />It seems to reveal our first love, be it shoes, accessories, jeans or skirts and dresses.<br />The first thing I would buy would be straight-legged jeans, basic Tee and loafers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1464806 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 20:26:52 +0000 Marina 1464806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>That's a very interesting exercise for imagination. I think my base wardrobe would be:</p> <p></div><div>- a pair of very basic flare jeans&nbsp;- dark muted blue and dark-almost-black-grey (really basic, almost social style, no details or embellishments)<br />- low rise extra&nbsp;flare jeans "washed out"&nbsp;dark blue, more casual</div><div>- black straight above-knee skirt</div><div>- black suit pants (with bootcut trouser and two button blazer)</div><div>- a versatile dark blue or green knee length A-line skirt (versatile meaning something I can use on a work meeting, happy hour or to go out for a dinner)<br />- denim shorts rolled up<br /></div><div>- olive rain parka</div><div>- 3/4 black coat</div><div>- dark denim jacket with a "blazer like" cut</div><div>- one extra blazer or coat in a vivid carmine red or dark wine or aubergine</div><div>- a pearl white, round neck, buttoned cardigan</div><div>- a casual knee length w/&nbsp;marked waist summer dress in a colorful pattern<br /></div><div>- a business/classic cap sleeve knee length dress (any muted dark blue)</div><div>- multi-way knee length black A-line dress</div><div>- classic white shirt</div><div>- v-neck sleeveless fitting black top<br />- a long shirt in fluid fabric&nbsp;(mini dress length)</p> <p></div><div>plus a set of tops with different neck-lines/colors/fits/details distribute in: 2-3 long sleeve "doesn't need iron" shirts, 2-3 long sleeve basic tees, 2-3 strap/tank tops; 2-3 sleeveless blouses; 2-3 cap or short sleeve tees;</p> <p></div><div>plus a set of accessories w/ a black 2 finger wide belt; 2 pashminas in solid colors, a patterned one and a white wool scarf, 2-3&nbsp;silver earings, long silver chain w/ single rustic stone pendant, short silver chain w/ delicate pendant, a set of boho bracelets mixing silver&nbsp;leather, black, blue and green;&nbsp;, a statement bracelet;&nbsp;marcasite bracelet, earings and pendant; 1 cross shoulder casual purse,&nbsp;1 classy black&nbsp;clutcher and a medium size shoulder black handbag.</div><div><br /></div><div>shoes: low wedge or low-heel&nbsp;strappy sandals; mid-heel black sandals with ankle strap; melissa flats; black ballerinas; mid-heel black court shoes; high-heel black pumps; black mid-heel closed ankle-boots</p> <p>(plus good underwear and some louge/gym pieces)</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1464620 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:54:05 +0000 dakotacheryl 1464620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd start with some jeans, black pants, black pencil skirt, black leggings and a basic black dress (these probably from Eileen Fisher as I love the ones I already have from her). Some Ts and sweaters from Everlane and Eileen Fisher.</p> <p>Add some great scarves (hopefully I still have my jewelry), a comfy pair of black flats, black open toe shooties, black knee high boots with a little bit of heel.</p> <p>Next a great topper, would love an animal print and I have been looking but haven't found what I'm dreaming of...and the perfect "Brown" leather jacket, which I've been looking for for years now...not too short, thick squishy leather (lamb would be ideal)...prefer a zipper over buttons. I told my husband that if I find what I'm looking for, I will buy it regardless of cost.</p> <p>Then, I would start adding in lighter neutral basics, shoes, pants, skirt etc.</p> <p>I love my handbags and would hate to have to start over again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1464616 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 08:06:44 +0000 LaceyDawn 1464616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm facing this issue right now. I've been a SAHM for 6 years &amp; 2 kiddos (ages 6 &amp; 2.5). I still have babyweight from the oldest and have been in denial/refused to accept &amp; dress who I was so I dressed like a college student meets frumpy mom.&nbsp;I'm now working with a trainer 5 days a week and getting my sweet tooth in line. Over the next few months/year I'm hoping to lose about 50lbs to be within the healthy range for my height. My mentality has shifted to accept where I am while working towards a better, physically healthier lifestyle. All that means is, I'm quite literally planning my new wardrobe because once I get to my goal, NOTHING WILL FIT ME!!! I'm incredibly thrilled about that. I'm fairly confident in my style; classic, comfortable, cotton &amp; colorful! So,<br />-Boot cut jeans (several hemmed for flats, a couple for low/med heels). I know myself and know that I need several duplicates here. Mostly darker wash but a couple lighter in color to dress it down a bit.<br />-Dark skinnies &amp; colorful skinnies. I see this as my challenge. To find skinnies that I feel comfortable in. I have hips, will always have hips and like my bum covered.&nbsp;<br />-Stylish shorts. I like simple, not too long, not too short no embellishment colors.&nbsp;<br />-Blouses. Blouses EVERYWHERE. I'm not a fan of tshirts or even embellished tshirt like tops. They make me feel like I'm in pajamas. Loose fitting, no tight arms, lots of colors. I need to be able to MOVE! That's where I have the most issue.&nbsp;<br />-Cardigans. This is my favorite. I was reading the post on the 3rd piece rule and could happily wear a cardigan every day.&nbsp;<br />-One Navy blazer. I will gladly pay a pretty penny for a well-fitting but not constrictive blazer that I can layer over dresses, goes with my jeans &amp; skinnies, even shorts. I don't need officewear on a regular basis but I am a "professional volunteer" and need to jazz it up a bit sometimes.&nbsp;<br />-Dresses. I love fit &amp; flare, think MadMen. I rock the occasional knit pencil skirt when I'm feeling saucy but steer to dresses over skirts for the most part.<br />-Loads of funky flats &amp; low heels plus&nbsp;a few classic neutrals but generally, I like shoes to be a statement.<br />-Boots are a different story! Tall knee highs, ankle booties, mid calf cowboy...I want them all.&nbsp;<br />-Accessories. I don't wear rings or bracelets but statement necklaces, dangly earrings &amp; I want to work in more scarves.&nbsp;<br />-A fab trench coat. I saw a polka dot navy one and drooled.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460667 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:19:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1460667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that I think about it, Imogen Lamport did a great capsule wardrobe on a budget post on her blog once, sponsored by (Australian) Target. It was an excellent starting place, although you'd have to change the colors up if you didn't suit black and brights. </p> <p>ETA: found the link, but misremembered. It was sponsored by Big W. 12 pieces of clothing, 2 pairs shoes, 5 accessories, total less than $200. </p> <p><a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2013/02/how-to-create-a-capsule-wardrobe-on-a-budget-emerson-big-w.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......big-w.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460649 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:44:47 +0000 Mellllls 1460649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think i'd start with Angie's maternity wear capsule and add on as necessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460647 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:32:45 +0000 deb 1460647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Rachy, what a great idea. I am off to do the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460643 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:14:11 +0000 Mo 1460643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, like I said it was for someone else, hence the plus sizes but let's see . . .&nbsp;Oh, boots to booties - flats would become strappy flat sandals. &nbsp;Jeans would be skinnies. &nbsp;Cardi would become cotton utility jacket or maybe a moto in a lightweight (not leather - too $$$). &nbsp;Dress might change to a maxi. &nbsp;The bra I would buy on sale and get 2 - one racerback style. &nbsp;That's for starters. &nbsp;I would add in at least 2 tees, a light and a dark neutral. &nbsp;I think that could still squeeze in under $500. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460634 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:58:38 +0000 Thistle 1460634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We'd have to start with the black pants, because, you know, those are like the core, base staple of my whole wardrobe :)</p> <p>Then shoes. Ooooh, to get to rebuy all my shoes. They would all have to be super cool, but "ahhh" shoes. You know the noise you make when you slip your feet into amazingly comfy shoes&nbsp; :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460621 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:30:40 +0000 rachylou 1460621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, Mo! What would you change? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460618 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:25:17 +0000 Mo 1460618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recall someone once asking what to buy to start from scratch with $500 and I did a Polyvore for her.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/start_up_kit/set?id=36189693">http://www.polyvore.com/start_.....d=36189693</a>&nbsp;Interesting to see that, 3 years later, I would change some things. &nbsp;Of course, this was with her parameters in mind, not mine. &nbsp;<br />I would definitely have to qualify my response within a certain budget, though. &nbsp;Pie in the sky, What Not to Wear $5000 type budget,&nbsp;I'd include a leather jacket and boots, jewelry and belts.&nbsp;But if we're talking hard times, buy what you need to get by with the regular income/budget you're used to, I'd have to start with basically jeans, some knit tops and/or tees, a couple of casual jackets and 3 or 4 pair of shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460616 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:22:01 +0000 Anonymous 1460616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i></i>I can't say that my style has changed radically, so losing my wardrobe would not cause undo angst <i><b>except</b></i> for finding replacements in my Sci-Art soft autumn color palette. It takes a while to acquire wardrobe pieces in colors that work well together and with my personal coloring.</p> <p>I would, however, feel a lot of anxiety if I lost my jewelry. I love everything I have, and haven't tired of any of it. I shudder to think how difficult it would be to replace the unique&nbsp;pieces that didn't come from the U.S.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460589 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:30:50 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1460589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Old chic, yes, I've definitely had to do that, and in fact am restricted to a subset of my wardrobe right now because I've crept up in weight this winter and have had to put a lot of my clothes away for now. I lost ~25 pounds two years ago and got rid of a lot of my bigger stuff - probably worth doing anyway because a lot of it was old and frumpy, but still, I don't have it anymore as a backup. I also shrank out of about a third of my shoes, so it's not always true that you don't change shoe sizes when you gain/lose weight. </p> <p>Like rachylou said about her wardrobe and diabetes, it's freakin' annoying to be forced to buy a whole new wardrobe in a hurry, even if you have some money to do it with. It's even worse when you're limited in budget. I've had to do it a few times and I've always started with thrifting or somewhere cheap but solid like Target, then built back up via sales and such.</p> <p>I'd probably start with something similar to Firecracker's approach, and get a couple pairs of versatile jeans and a comfy pair of shoes for the season I'm in. Jacket if I need one, or a cardigan, and some knit tees. Then one bottom or dress that's nicer for professional or social occasions and a few more pairs of shoes. </p> <p>Stylewise I wouldn't make a 180, but I have been going more basic recently, with more neutrals and less prints and colors, and paradoxically more casual, accepting that I just don't need to dress business casual anymore. So jeans and stuff that goes with jeans rather than trousers or pencil skirts. I'm not a big jewelry person so I wouldn't miss most of mine, except for a few pieces that were my grandmother's and some gifts from my parents and DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460576 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:12:56 +0000 old chic 1460576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good ideas, <b>rabbit</b>. I am going to look for more stretchy things. And I am going to finally have to replace the precious-but-no-longer-appropriate jackets that I've been preserving so carefully from my executive days that ended &gt;5 years ago. Hmm, maybe that will be fun. I have to think about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460571 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:06:04 +0000 rabbit 1460571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>old chic,</b> yep that's how I started out with wardrobe revamping. &nbsp; I had some old favorite clothes I was now 3 or 4 sizes too big for, and a pair of jeans and sneakers that were wearing out. &nbsp; I happily embraced the over-sized tunic tops look (no more bodycon tops) &nbsp;and leggings at first with some stretchy tube&nbsp;skirts. &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm glad I went that route because a year later now that I'm once again at a smaller size after a decade, &nbsp;I can still wear the leggings and (even more oversized) tops if I wish. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over/page/2#post-1460566 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:52:11 +0000 old chic 1460566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doesn't anyone on here besides me ever<i> gain</i> weight and have to redo her wardrobe? The exercise isn't nearly as much fun in that case. But at least you get to keep the shoes, jewelry and other accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460563 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:50:01 +0000 Rambling Ann 1460563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a testament to the YLF process that no one here is saying they would totally redirect their style with a complete restart. In my past, I wouldn't say that was necessarily true for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Author Linda - hahaha about DH. I finally realized how much he hated my collection of giveaway t-shirts I wear in my day-to-day mud life and tossed them all. No regrets either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460559 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:45:44 +0000 rachylou 1460559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't think about the jewelry part... a new strand of pearls (I think fatter ones this time for me), something diamond and opal (because I just like that combo)... but in terms of things more a part of the outfit - tiny pendant on a long chain, tiny angular hipster earrings, think waterfall earrings, a thin bangle, a flat band ring with tiny turquoise insets, Chinese baby necklace, a jade ring (basically a redo of what I've got now).</p> <p>Actually this did happen to me in real life too - when I became diabetic. Dropped a serious amount of weight in a matter of days, really... 'cuz I was pretty much dying (type 1, not type 2). (Oh yeah, fun times, fun times - ahahaha! ) Losing your wardrobe is tragic in real life. It is, in fact, worse than the part about being at death's door. It's <i>frustrating</i>. The reality is, my mum had to go to Target to buy me something to wear, so I could leave the house and go back to Target to get some things ASAP. I guess a little while after that I showed up here - the whole thing definitely contributed to the wardrobe problems I was trying to fix then.</p> <p>On the other hand... If only I'd done this exercise before hand! It's fun thinking about what you'd go for first, to get out the door. And it's fun to see what other people need. So different! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460545 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:18:35 +0000 Author Linda 1460545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently did a start over of my closet/wardrobe for much the same reason as Puppycat. It was a combination of losing weight and a lifestyle shift. For about a decade I didn't do much about my wardrobe for a variety of reasons. As I began to lose weight I originally had some clothes I could downsize into but then... all of sudden, it seemed, I had none. I mean, I tried on everything and it was all too big and/hopelessly outdated.&nbsp;</p> <p>Me to&nbsp;husband, "I need new clothes."<br />Him: "You just figured this out?"<br />"Lots of them. Maybe all of them."<br />Him: "There is a God."</p> <p>I guess he liked&nbsp;the girl I used to be, who wore pretty things and didn't live in baggy jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>My must-haves&nbsp;replaced the things I loved most in my prior style but updated to the new, more casual me:</p> <p>1. Black jacket (I bought a Helmut Lang one I love)<br />2. Black ponte slacks in a slimmer style<br />3. Straight leg jeans<br />4. Two nice merino flowy tops in colors I love<br />5. A few tees and stripey shirts<br />6. A nice wool coat<br />7. Black and cognac Paul Green&nbsp;booties, black PG loafters, and some comfy but cute pointy toe sandals</p> <p>Just today I received my now only skirt: a flared EF jersey number I simply love. Next in the bullpen: a new dress.</p> <p>I've bought other things to round out&nbsp;and expand the new look, but these are the ones I had to get to start things off. And if I were truly having to replace everything I would also get a great handbag! Maybe a YSL. I would have to really think about which one. But I would get one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460493 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:29:24 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1460493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This would be a fun project though, wouldn't it? &nbsp; "A Closet Do-Over" project...<br />The idea is still in my head and won't go away.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460492 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:27:58 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1460492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very intriguing topic! &nbsp; I am very happy with my wardrobe these days, and I think most things would be easily replaced with like items. &nbsp;To me, they're just things, even the jewelry. &nbsp; Life and life experiences matter more to me. &nbsp;</p> <p>The real 'devastation' (for me) would come from the financial hit, even with an insurance settlement, to say nothing of the time and effort needed to rebuild.</p> <p><u>My rebuild would include what I already have and frequently wear: </u>&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul> <li>Two or three moto-style jackets in leather, suede, and one fabric</li> <li>One futuristic-jacket (mine has sharp angles at the hips)</li> <li>A few pairs of skinny jeans in dark wash and blue</li> <li>Some basic black and white longsleeve tees and turtlenecks</li> <li>Bodysuits in black and white for layering or to wear alone.</li> <li>Several black pencil skirts</li> <li>A tan and a black pair of Vara-style flats</li> <li>Three pairs of black, classic high-heeled leather&nbsp;pumps, and one nude pair</li> <li>A basic black leather handbag</li> <li>White or tan shorts, and a pair of black shorts</li> <li>One pair of high-heeled boots, and one pair of flat, both in black leather or suede.</li> <li>Pearl stud earrings + necklace</li> <li>Black leather bracelet</li> <li>Some bright colored, non-silk scarves (cashmere or soft fabric)</li> <li>Black and nude sheer hosiery.</li> </ul> I am thinking it might be a fun side-project to empty out my closet and pretend I am starting over and see what goes back in. &nbsp; Then I realize "everything that is already in there", because I did an extensive closet purge in January, using Marie Kondo's book,&nbsp;and I congratulate myself on saving at least 90 minutes of my time not embarking on&nbsp;project that puts me right back where I started :D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460456 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:22:59 +0000 trekkiegirl 1460456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E an Kirtsjen bring up a good point I didn't think to consider - I have a considerable collection of jewelry I'd be devastated to lose, more so than any clothing items. This is because so many of them are unique pieces either given to me as gifts, or found combing through flea markets. </p> <p>The essential items I would have to replace to feel like I was still myself would be:<br />Several rings, at least 4. I like to wear a lot of them, all the time. Mostly silver, and with some sort of funky designs. <br />Earrings - at least one pair of simple studs, and one outrageous outlandish pair like oversize hoops or large chandeliers. <br />Necklaces - at least one long pendant, and a couple chunky collar or bib style pieces. Mostly metallic, but definitely have to have one bright colored funky one. </p> <p>Just stopped to consider...<br />Am I going over the top or missing the point? If we are only talking about one or two pieces, it would be the first things I mentioned, the jacket and boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-start-your-closet-over#post-1460452 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:20:23 +0000 Anonymous 1460452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happened to a friend of mine. Her house burnt to the ground, even her gold jewelry melted. She ended up with the same kind of clothes she had before since it was an external event not surgery or weight loss. </p>