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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: June Challenge Week 1 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 21:46:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1/page/2#post-1503442 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:12:33 +0000 Anonymous 1503442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You can do whatever feels best, Laura.  I always look forward to your posts.   Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1/page/2#post-1503199 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 22:53:45 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1503199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not sure if we're supposed to start our own threads, but: I wore 20 unique items last week. No wonder I had trouble with the 30x30! Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1/page/2#post-1500425 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:16:50 +0000 Anonymous 1500425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome Shedev.  Your goals most closely align with mine.  I have a great wardrobe.  I should be wearing "10s" all the time.  I'm not and I need to remedy that.    I'll watch for your posts with great interest.   shedev on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1/page/2#post-1500418 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:09:10 +0000 shedev 1500418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll join in. For week one, my goal is to do a wardrobe edit that better reflects my style goals and create at least 10 outfits that are personal 10s. carter on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1/page/2#post-1500350 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:57:08 +0000 carter 1500350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Laura, great idea! I did it in May. It was quite surprising! While I wore 30 total items for the challenge in April, I wore 66 items in May (tops, bottoms, layers, shoes). April: 9 bottoms, 13 tops, 3 layers, 5 shoes May: 16 bottoms, 28 tops, 11 layers, 11 shoes Interestingly, since I didn't count belts in the 30 item limit in April, I wore 6 different belts. In May, I still wore 6, although a few were different than in April. Can't wait to hear what you find! Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1500307 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:29:35 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1500307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I figured out what I'm going to do! I thought of several complicated approaches but decided to keep it simple with everything else going on in my life right now. I'm just going to keep track of what I wear everyday, and then at the end of the month calculate how many unique items I wore. I was wondering all through the 30x30 what a reasonable number for me was, when I wasn't artificially limiting my choices, so this will get me another data point, and in a month where the weather can be all over the place, too. Meredith on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499972 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:11:03 +0000 Meredith 1499972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your reply made me laugh, Sterling. Be proud! Don't hide in a closet. Rock that lounge pants look. Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499961 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:01:24 +0000 Anonymous 1499961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome Meredith N.  It is ALWAYS worthwhile to feel exboyfriend ready.  I did not achieve this goal today.  I am wearing lounge pants/white gap tee shirt.  And although I ran a comb through my hair, I haven't done much else.  If an exboyfriend came the door, I would hide in the bedroom closet.  This is what I consider a "fail."   Meredith on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499960 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:56:58 +0000 Meredith 1499960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll join this challenge, too. I like Susie's idea of putting outfits together ahead of time. My challenge for the month is to spend more time planning outfits in advanced, track everything I wear, and to feel ex-boyfriend-ready every day.  Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499942 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:15:58 +0000 Anonymous 1499942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ June 2:   Working offsite today so the outfit can be more casual.  While doing the 30 x 30, I discovered that I could literally wear my grey ponte pants three or four times a week.  I will pair the grey ponte pants with a white tee shirt.  This is going to be one of my "casual" outfits."  It is event appropriate and extremely comfortable.   Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499809 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 01:49:52 +0000 Anonymous 1499809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome Joy.  I so look forward to seeing your amazing ensembles.  I am certain I will learn a lot.   Hi Karie.  Jump in whenever time permits.   Karie on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499807 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 01:45:20 +0000 Karie 1499807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm going to try to participate, but June is super busy for me. The challenge will definitely have something to do with the fact that I just did a complete closet overhaul (today I took 10 bags of clothing and shoes for donation). I will have to think on this and re-visit. Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499792 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 01:23:57 +0000 Anonymous 1499792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am joining you with a challenge to myself to shop my closet for new ways to wear what I have while trying to decide what should be edited out and/or updated. I hope to post my outfits for your help. Today's is on a separate thread and involves all pieces at least 2 years old but never worn together. Inspiration was Angie's orange capsule for her older client. Lesson... Try some new color combinations. <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-orange-capsule" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ge-capsule</a> Thank you for getting me thinking about how I needed to challenge myself. Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499557 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:37:26 +0000 Anonymous 1499557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome Viva and Susie.   Susie on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499550 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:15:03 +0000 Susie 1499550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been tracking what I wear for over 2 years now. And I usually have 10 outfits (or more) hanging together in my closet, ready to go. I am quick to purge things that aren't working for me. Overall, my wardrobe and my closet are in good shape. However...I've done a lot of shopping this year. So my challenge for myself is to wear all the new items in my closet. Counting everything that I have purchased since January, I probably have a dozen pieces that I have not yet worn. That's pretty bad, isn't it? Today I am wearing 2 new items- red leather pumps and a black kimono style jacket- so I am off to a good start.   viva on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499455 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:35:16 +0000 viva 1499455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sterling, I did not see the original post so I am responding here. Thanks for doing this. I've been absent for a while and looking to plug back in -- this challenge will help. I'm in. I'm stealing from Carter and Amiable. Like Carter, we are on the very brink of empty nest. DH the elder moves to NYC on Wednesday, and DH the younger is pretty much on her own already. We have decided to list our house for sale in August. So the summer is all about downsizing stuff, purging, and preparing for sale. I'm trying not to buy anything, really, including clothing. (However, I am in need of some sandals, so I am leaving myself that opening.) A variation on Amiable's strategy is doable for me. For the month of June, I will: 1- photo every outfit 2 - post one WIW a week, including (at least) the best and the worst 3 - purge what doesn't work (after asking for styling advice) 4 - refrain from new clothing purchases  I'm excited about this. Thank you! Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499451 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:15:59 +0000 Anonymous 1499451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ June 1:  Todays outfit is on the work-casual side of things because I have multiple meetings that I have to sit through and comfort was foremost in my mind when I got dressed this morning.   Bottom: Eileen Fisher Silk Crepe Pleat Trousers (Midnight) Top:  Apartment 9 fitted white tee shirt (not sheer in the least) Shoes:  Clark 2" heeled sandals Belt:  Black with silver buckle Jewelry:  Sterling silver bracelet cuff and pearl earrings.   The accessories are black and I am fine with mixing the black with the midnight blue.  I wasn't sure I would like it, but it is fine.  I am really happy with this outfit.  It is comfortable and appropriate for sitting all day.  I rate it an "8."  I might have elevated the rating if I had added a topper of some sort.   Finally, I think I need a more fitted top to complement the fullness of the trousers.    Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499434 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:03:38 +0000 Anonymous 1499434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad you can join us, Melanie.   Melaine on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499397 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:49:22 +0000 Melaine 1499397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh I really want to participate. I am sure my challenge should relate to at least photos of WIW and being more deliberate about style and accessories. I can't believe it's June! Today I am packing up the kids for a few days at the lake so I will give this some thought and chime in soon. Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499385 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:17:55 +0000 Anonymous 1499385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great goal.  Staysfit.   Sharon.  I am shooting for all "10s" as well.  I mentioned "8s" because I worried I might never achieve the elusive "10."  You have inspired me try harder.   So reading posts from other women, my new June Challenge is NOT to limit myself in any way.  I want to create work/casual outfits that make me feel fabulous.   SarahTheWhite.  You and I have essentially the same challenge for June.  I am just one tiny step ahead of you.  Good luck coordinating your wardrobe.   Sharon on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499367 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:29:41 +0000 Sharon 1499367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like this idea, and have put together a plan for 2 weeks of outfits, 8 work and 6 casual. I haven't counted how many items I am using from my wardrobe, but I want to develop a set of outfits that are all 10's for me and that I am happy to repeat for the rest of winter. I will attempt to photograph and describe each outfit at the end of the week. Staysfit on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499347 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 03:13:45 +0000 Staysfit 1499347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, I didn't see this before I posted, but my June challenge is to not spend any more money on clothes.  I went on my last shopping spree today.  I have finished a one year cycle of transitioning my closet completely.  I have reduced it's overall contents by more than 2/3.  My plan it to track wears and try to figure out how much repetition I feel comfortable with.  I think I like variety, but it's not clear how much?  I am only going to replace items that wear out or get used up.  For example my running sneakers, or my perfume and cosmetics.   My goal carries through July and mid August also.  I may decide to do some minor updates for the fall.  I have learned a few things about my style that I didn't know last August when I started my first purchases, so I may want to make a few shifts.  Very few though. I am not sure about specific defining of outfits.  I have never been that organized.  I have a system for tracking wears.  It's easy and I have learned how to use it.  I was hoping to spend less time and mental energy involved in my wardrobe so I can free up space for something else.  Not sure yet what that will be?  :-) SarahTheWhite on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499321 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:18:18 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1499321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had hoped to join this challenge but every time I think about defining things it makes me anxious. I think I will spend June analyzing what I do wear with your fabulousness test in mind (ie feeling great running into an old boyfriend or crush). Right now I have a number of new items and older items that fit again, so I don't yet know what even works together! Perhaps by July I will be challenge ready... But I will be cheering you all from the sidelines in June! Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499248 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:28:36 +0000 Anonymous 1499248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ From KiwiGal: I am going to take five bottoms and five toppers and wear them three different ways in the month. I will have the choice of footwear and tops. My goal is to mix things up a bit. With a kitchen renovation I am likely to spend more time in painting clothes this month and I want to have a little flexibility for some evening and sporting events that we are attending. I will photograph the looks and share at the end of the month. My pieces are Toppers- red leather jacket, black boyfriend jacket, khaki parka. Blue merino tunic, kimono Bottoms: black skinnies, black pencil skirt, grey A line skirt, straight jeans, patterned harems. Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499247 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:27:22 +0000 Anonymous 1499247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ From RunCarla: I'm in, Sterling. My closet is minimalist, but I'm pretty sure that I can put together 10 different outfits for work. I'm going to allow myself 5 weekend outfits because I have a few days off this month, and also because our weather has been quite changeable - 30degC (Hot and humid) one day, and 8degC (cold and rainy) the next. Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499246 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:24:52 +0000 Anonymous 1499246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mellllis.  Consider joining us in July.  My personal challenge might be different, but I will still be doing something.  Take care.   Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499240 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:16:54 +0000 Anonymous 1499240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I tried to capture everyone's earlier post that expressed some interest in the June Challenge.  Remember this is not a commitment cast in stone.  It is a personal challenge to yourself to grow on the style front.  Anything goes.  We are here to support you in achieving your own personal goals.   If I did not include you on this post, I was uncertain as to whether you wanted to be included.  I certainly did not mean to overlook or omit anyone.  Please add your own post (if I missed anyone).   Anonymous on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499237 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:15:14 +0000 Anonymous 1499237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ From TorontoGirl: Hi Sterling, this sounds like a great challenge! Looking forward to seeing your outfit choices and hearing how it all goes! I love a good challenge, so here will be mine for June: Wear only my 'deep' color palette which I've just gotten an analysis for and see how it feels for me. Stick to my classics list for purchasing and wearing: (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.matchbookmag.com/ch.....closet.pdf)"><a href="http://www.matchbookmag.com/ch" rel="nofollow">http://www.matchbookmag.com/ch</a>.....closet.pdf)</a>. I know these don't work for many people, but for me, with sensible interpretation, they are perfect. Adding city shorts, jeans shorts, and a maxi dress to the list. Inspired by Sterling, do my hair every day. I've observed that 1/2 the time when "my outfit isn't working" it's actually my scruffy ponytail that's doing me in. This will be the hardest part, even though 'doing my hair' is really just a quick blowdry. carter on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499236 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:14:00 +0000 carter 1499236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for doing the copy/paste, Sterling! Couldn't manage it from my tablet. Amiable just post hers on the other thread as well, in case you haven't seen it yet. ETA...nevermind, you are way ahead of me as usual! Mellllls on "June Challenge Week 1" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1#post-1499235 Sun, 31 May 2015 21:13:49 +0000 Mellllls 1499235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ what a neat idea--i would maybe do this but it would have to be in july for me because of my travel schedule.