https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 18:38:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216448 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:37:11 +0000 Theresa 216448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read this post the other day and decided I needed to go off and think about it, which I did, but, it actually got me started thinking about my entire household...</p> <p>Realistically, if I lost EVERYTHING and had to start again, I would not replace half the things I have now... which made me think I really need to get in and finish decluttering!</p> <p>Oh well, its school hols here at the end of the week, so I am going to get cracking on it - this post made me think that if I don't need to replace it, I don't need it now, so don't need it cluttering up my house and life!!!</p> <p>Has anyone else thought like this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216419 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:45:27 +0000 Sally 216419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 pair of dress jeans<br /> 1 pair of black trousers<br /> 1 pair of black boots and 1 pair of stylish walking shoes<br /> 3 button down shirts and a couple of t-shirts<br /> a leather jacket (because I wear mine nearly everyday!)<br /> bras and knickers<br /> pair of yoga pants and sweatshirt for wearning around house and before bed<br /> a belt and handbag<br /> one black wrap dress.<br /> I would also make sure i had my specs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216376 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:42:29 +0000 Megan 216376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe that I didn't think about a handbag! I'd probably get one in a very pale grey. </p> <p>I also forgot PJs....whoops! I would definitely need a pair of long cotton pants and a sleep shirt. </p> <p>Everyone's choices are so interesting! I asked my office mate and she promptly made me feel guilty about not exercising by choosing lots of gear so she could still go to the gym. </p> <p>Laura- I'm glad to hear that (despite being so close to the area) that you seem to be unaffected?</p> <p>Who else wants to play? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216357 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:34:54 +0000 Carole 216357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staight leg dark wash jeans<br /> metallic ballet flats<br /> black knee high boots<br /> several colors of vneck tshirts<br /> cute jacket in a neutral color<br /> several colorful scarves with some of the tshirt colors incorporated<br /> red or black hobo bag<br /> undies and bras<br /> silver hoop earrings<br /> silver bangles<br /> long strand of pearls</p> <p>phew! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216353 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:17:17 +0000 jesspgh 216353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an intriguing question... it really forces you to take stock of what you wear the most vs. those non-essential but fun pieces. I'd definitely replace undergarments first. After that:</p> <p>Staples like jeans, tshirts, pajamas, and work clothes.<br /> I'd probably buy a jacket and coat earlier than I needed because I have the most fun with those pieces. They'd be a way of cheering myself up along with a new handbag. And then dresses. Lots of dresses. I'd probably buy five dresses first so I had some things I could quickly put on and switch up. Tights too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216289 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:34:37 +0000 Vani 216289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bras, undies, 1 black pencil skirt, 1 black sheath dress, 5 cotton and silk tops, 1 shirt dress, 1 pair dark rinse straight denim, 2 plain white scoop neck tees, 1 white button up, 1 par each white and blue clamdiggers, 1 black &amp; 1 white cardigans, 1 cream moto jacket, 1 cropped black jacket, workout gear, 2 pairs open toed sandals, one pair knee length/slouchy boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216280 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:22:37 +0000 chewyspaghetti 216280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very first- bras, undies, sleep/loungewear, gym clothes, and then it would depend on the season. If it were summer- dresses/sandals, if it were winter- ponte knit pants, woven tunics, boots and a coat, if it were spring or fall- jeans or clamdiggers, woven tops and Converse or other flat shoes or clogs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216254 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:23:00 +0000 Kristine 216254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the first trip I'd buy:</p> <p>Dark wash skinny or straight jeans<br /> Trouser jeans</p> <p>Bronze or metallic ballet flats<br /> Sneakers </p> <p>White button down<br /> Dressier t-shirt or drapey shirt<br /> A few basic t-shirts</p> <p>Casual jacket or blazer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-216250 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:13:35 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 216250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny that you post this, since we live really close to an area that just had a catastrophic fire due to a ruptured natural gas line, with hundreds of people losing their homes. It really makes you think about your emergency plans and what's most important and all that jazz.</p> <p>For clothes, I'd probably just get some underwear and bras, a pair of jeans or two and some knit tops, maybe a knit dress, and whatever practical flat shoes I can find. And then fill out my closet again slowly, making deliberate choices and investing in quality as much as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215915 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:06:07 +0000 Marley 215915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Other than undies and one nude and one black bra, (and assuming that I saved my jewelry!) I'd probably go with:</p> <p>one pair of dark denim skinny jeans<br /> one white shirt<br /> one pencil skirt<br /> several mulit-colored scarfs<br /> 2 soft multi-colored tunics/blouses<br /> one wide belt and one skinny belt<br /> trench coat<br /> work-out gear including tennis shoes<br /> one pair of embellished ballet flats<br /> one pair of closed toe wedge shoes<br /> one pair of flat knee-high boots<br /> one pair of 3 inch heels<br /> one fedora<br /> one pair of black leggings<br /> one sheath dress<br /> one cardigan<br /> one pair of sandals<br /> one pair of knee-length shorts<br /> 3 colorful tanks or cami-style tops</p> <p>I like this exercise! Sometimes I get so bogged down with everything in my closet that I literally can't see what I actually have. I like thinking about starting over and insisting that EVERY SINGLE THING that goes into my closet has EARNed its spot in my closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215889 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:51:00 +0000 Maya 215889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bras and undies: a must. I'd start with 2 bras and 10 undies as well.<br /> PJ's: A tunic, cheap leggings, and a hoodie (which is what I usually wear now).<br /> A pack of nylon socks.<br /> One pair of boots and one pair of sandals. Probably riding style and gladiator style, respectively.<br /> Dresses. Maybe 7 to start out.<br /> One black cami and one white cami.<br /> One cardigan, maybe boyfriend style.<br /> One jacket, probably a moto of sorts<br /> One trench coat and one winter coat.<br /> Two pairs of leggings<br /> Socks.<br /> A medium sized tote bag<br /> Colorful scarf.</p> <p>Am I the only one who doesn't have jeans on the list? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215881 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:37:43 +0000 MsMary 215881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First? I'd head to Macy's and hit their suit department. I can almost always find a suit or two or three for work, and work clothes would be my top priority. In an emergency style would be secondary to functionality/work appropriateness. I'd have to get, say, a week's worth of workwear. I could probably get by with one pair of great black pumps for work for a while.</p> <p>Next, of course, good undies including a couple of my fave bras, both regular and sports versions.</p> <p>Next, 2-3 workout outfits and replacement gym shoes and tap shoes.</p> <p>Next, a pair of great jeans and a few casual tops for weekends. One pair versatile casual shoes or boots.</p> <p>Some kind of casual leather jacket.</p> <p>I wouldn't worry too much about jewelry because I was presumably wearing my wedding ring, a pair of earrings, and a watch when I escaped from the fire. If not, I'd have to replace those ASAP.</p> <p>That would probably get me through until I could re-group and plan my replacement wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215870 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:13:02 +0000 Kari 215870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A perfect bra (one of my two favorite types)<br /> Undies that are 100% seamless under all garments<br /> A killer dress<br /> Moto jacket<br /> Pair of boots<br /> Straight leg, dark wash jeans<br /> Pumps<br /> Pencil skirt<br /> Pretty blouse in a soft fabric<br /> Blazer or vest<br /> Ballet Flats<br /> Colorful patterned scarf<br /> Colorful chunky necklace</p> <p>And hopefully I'd still have at least one pair of pretty glasses, otherwise I wouldn't be able to see well enough to pick out the above items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215817 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:34:34 +0000 Barbara 215817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, Kate, I forgot jewelry! I'll add: a couple of agate bead bangles with earrings to match. And one silver pendant necklace. Maybe an owl! </p> <p>mamapicklejuice: that's the best post yet! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215812 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:32:25 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 215812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd use the insurance money to hire Angie and start from scratch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215810 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:31:43 +0000 Kate 215810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bras (1 everyday, 1 strapless) and undies<br /> tan sandals<br /> cognac or brown boots<br /> skinny jeans<br /> pencil skirt<br /> brown cardi<br /> smart casual jacket or blazer<br /> v-neck tees<br /> versatile silver jewelry (necklace, earrings, bracelet)<br /> watch<br /> scarf in a color that goes with everything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215809 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:30:23 +0000 Lisa 215809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After undergarments:<br /> Jeans, one bootcut and one skinny<br /> A blazer<br /> A couple LS t-shirts<br /> A pair of ballet flats<br /> A pair of cowboy boots<br /> A cardigan<br /> I could get by for a week with this, swap out the boots for sandals and the LS t-shirts for short sleeve if summer time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215808 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:30:03 +0000 Barbara 215808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll play too!<br /> jeans - VGS skinnies preferred<br /> panties - high cut cotton Jockey my favs<br /> bras - Barely There cotton in beige<br /> a cute cropped cardigan - animal print!<br /> stretch tees in purple, teal, fuchsia and turquoise<br /> ballet flats in black leather<br /> wide black leather belt<br /> fitted knee-length denim dress<br /> flat black leather riding boots<br /> wool pea coat<br /> colorful leather bag </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215771 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:32 +0000 Jenava 215771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Megan, I think I'm similar to you:</p> <p>dark wash, straight leg denim<br /> sturdy, supportive ballet flats<br /> a handful of thin tees in colors that flatter<br /> a cardigan<br /> a pencil skirt<br /> Felina undies<br /> a black bra<br /> a nude bra<br /> reasonable pumps<br /> flat boots<br /> And, if I had money left, a sheath dress... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215770 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:16 +0000 Kim 215770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, good question!</p> <p>A dark wash straight leg jean<br /> A dark wash boot cut jean<br /> 2 button down shirts, one black one white.<br /> 2 knit shirts one red one white.<br /> A cardi<br /> A black leather or pleather jacket<br /> Socks,<br /> undies<br /> bras<br /> Converse sneakers in black or red.<br /> Gear including running shoes.</p> <p>There's tons more I'd get but I could get by with this for a week or more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215765 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:55:16 +0000 Queen Mum 215765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>jeans<br /> tops<br /> jacket(s)<br /> a couple simple dresses<br /> a few shoes<br /> accessories<br /> and bras and undies of course.</p> <p>Interesting way to think of how to do a very simple wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215760 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:53:06 +0000 Anonymous 215760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting - I'll play :)<br /> I will pick up:<br /> black trouser pants<br /> dark wash straight leg jeans<br /> VS biofit bra - I can't live without you<br /> Undies<br /> Silk tops<br /> White tee &amp; button up<br /> Colorful scarf<br /> Black cardi<br /> Wool coat / Jacket<br /> Wedge pumps<br /> A necklace of some sort and a watch<br /> A pair of earrings<br /> killer handbag </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-lost-everything-what-would-you-replace-first#post-215751 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:21:41 +0000 Megan 215751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been reading up on wardrobe capsules and essential pieces and one blogger had an interesting idea. </p> <p>She suggested imagining that every clothing item you own has been lost due to a fire- what would you replace first?</p> <p>On my very first shopping trip- I'd pick up a good pair of dark wash straight leg jeans, a pair of black ballet flats, 2 of my favourite bras, 10 pairs of undies, a cute skirt to wear to work, a couple of knit tees (black, white and a colour), a wool cardi and a jacket. </p> <p>Obviously, that would change a bit if it was the middle of summer (I'd get a cool dress and a pair of sandals) or winter (a coat and knee high black boots). </p> <p>What would you buy? </p>