https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:54:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242640 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:32:11 +0000 Anonymous 2242640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did a big wardrobe renewal this year- partly as a distraction from back to the office depression, but also to set myself up to be able to start 5PF. I really didn't have a wardrobe that was workable to do that before, just replaced trendy magpie pieces with new ones. In theory- this should stop high turnover in future, even as my life, body, and trends change. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242611 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:03:43 +0000 Zaeobi 2242611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Angie that's true re: the origin of our uncertain, restless, bored limbo - January will officially mark 2 years since our first COVID related lockdown (it's already been 2+ years since the protest lockdowns though). </p> <p>Although we are more fortunate here than elsewhere, in that we can currently go about our lives relatively normally (just with masks &amp; indoor distancing), it's still affecting my mood to shop or play in my closet. Wish I'd downsized everything before moving but oh well, renewing my entire wardrobe can be my Christmas project this year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242585 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:37:30 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2242585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris987, in my school, they told us those drills were for tornadoes,,,<br /> I’m one who tries to get myself to care more about how I look/what people think of my appearance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242252 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:08:32 +0000 Chris987 2242252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie, </b>Your Advice Is Fab as always!! </p> <p><b>&nbsp;YAIF</b>&nbsp; I keep telling my friends that of all the global disasters I have ever thought about in my lifetime, including my childhood when we had drills in elementary school related to possible nuclear attacks, a global pandemic was never one of them. What a ride it's been, not one we wanted to get on! But we survive and keep on keepin' on ....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242237 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:26:11 +0000 Anonymous 2242237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie is so right. &nbsp;I have renewed my winter wardrobe by embracing flannel shirts for the first time and wearing them as jackets over graphic tees especially those with holiday messages. &nbsp;I have also embraced Icelandic looks as a sort of winter boho look and am happy with it.&nbsp;<br />I have also tried to add more color and pattern to deep winter outfits other than a couple of quilted vests and a pair of snow pants, I need to work on this. &nbsp;I hope to add more colorful sweaters. &nbsp;I have collected a variety of white and light neutral winter pull-on pants that will lighten winter outfits if nothing else does. &nbsp;All of this is with used clothes,&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242143 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:13:50 +0000 Angie 2242143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris</b>, <b>Lisa P,</b> and&nbsp;<b>JenniNZ</b>, you make me laugh :)</p> <p>While you are at it ladies, you might find these helpful to re-read:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2020/07/22/simpat-style/">https://youlookfab.com/2020/07/22/simpat-style/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2021/01/13/finding-a-stylish-balance/">https://youlookfab.com/2021/01.....h-balance/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2020/09/17/20-truths-about-style/">https://youlookfab.com/2020/09.....out-style/</a></p> <p>Most importantly, remember that we are almost 2 years into the global pandemic (China and Hong Kong already are), and that our feelings of boredom, restlessness, uncertainty, and limbo may have little to do with our wardrobes and styles. Our state of minds are still adapting, catching up, prioritizing, processing, and trying to find the best ways forward, and it's challenging on many levels.&nbsp;</p> <p>Onward we go. Always :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242126 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:52:27 +0000 Anonymous 2242126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I'm so with you , Chris. &nbsp;I only wish I cared less than I do. Sometimes I admire those women who don't give a ---- and go about their day. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242081 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:06:05 +0000 Chris987 2242081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad others were inspired by this, and thanks again to <b>Carol S </b>for the pointer!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa P</b> I am your bored-by-entire-wardrobe twin :-(.&nbsp; I've been trying a few things but nothing is helping.&nbsp; I'm trying to talk myself into caring less about it but that's not working either. I'm not convinced that reading these refresh/renewal postings will help but I'll give it a try.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242045 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:41:02 +0000 CarolS 2242045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, Jenni - it's an incredibly helpful post!! I've been poring through this and other posts as I work on defining my flexible style goals and planning toward basically building a wardrobe from scratch in 2022.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the one hand, an exciting prospect and an opportunity for reinvention. On the other hand, a big, daunting task with many potential pitfalls! I want to be as smart about it as I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242041 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:21:29 +0000 Jenni NZ 2242041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow what a wonderful post. It’s before my time on YLF by just over a year. I must have read it before I signed up because I read every post Angie had ever written before joining the forum. But my brain may have been a bit overloaded at the time with all those posts!<br /> Thanks Chris and Carol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242039 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:14:48 +0000 Anonymous 2242039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now you’ve got me going down this rabbit hole ! My whole closet is boring me to tears . I’m at a loss . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2242032 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 03:29:41 +0000 Zaeobi 2242032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect timing - am renewing my entire wardrobe as I move into a smaller cupboard. Thanks for linking &amp; explaining, @CarolS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2241942 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:43:19 +0000 Carla 2241942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I needed to read this again. &nbsp;It’s both reassuring and motivating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2241941 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:25:20 +0000 CarolS 2241941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2241940 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:17:15 +0000 Chris987 2241940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carol S! I did approximately that but was searching on "renew" and didn't find it.&nbsp;</p> <p>That's exactly the link I was looking for so thanks again!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2241939 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:11:13 +0000 CarolS 2241939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Chris -- when you go to 'search' look for wardrobe renewal. Make sure to check "search the blog" and pick&nbsp; "all time" from the dropdown list.</p> <p>I've been doing similar reading, and that worked for me. (If you start your search from the home screen, your first search will take you to the page that lets you refine based on these factors).</p> <p>Here's one that I started with the other day&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/11/17/seven-steps-to-style-renewal/">https://youlookfab.com/2015/11.....e-renewal/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-angies-wardrobe-refreshrenewal-postings#post-2241937 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:54:14 +0000 Chris987 2241937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to re-read Angie's refresh/renewal postings and thought I had saved a pointer, but cannot find them even by searching the archives.</p> <p>Can anyone provide pointers to them?&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks a million!&nbsp;</p> <p>Chris </p>