https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:28:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1097332 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:41:54 +0000 Lisa 1097332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always enjoy your posts because they are very inspiring for me.&nbsp; I've been working on culling my closet to a more minimal size while catering to my 4 season climate.&nbsp; When I see your posts it reminds me of what I'm trying to do and what the end result can look like, a dream closet to me.&nbsp; It looks like a boutique with such well thought out items in it.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1087979 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:40:43 +0000 Shirley 1087979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are an inspiration Claire. The capsule is so coherent. You have an eye for quality as well as style. I can really learn from you. Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1087942 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:48:00 +0000 Mander 1087942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; Maybe this will inspire me to cull even more stuff from my own closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1085399 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:51:53 +0000 Lyn D. 1085399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Claire, your posts ALWAYS send me into a spin of thinking about your minimalistic approach and how it might work for my medium closet!<br />I too tend to like very comfy lounge wear, and have found that sized-up and soft denim jeans work quite well for a small step-up from track-pants for relaxing. And wearing an apron whilst cooking and eating the evening meal.<br />Even though you have been scarce on the forum recently, I am sure I speak for all that we have been thinking fondly of you.<br />Bring on a healthy 2014! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1083166 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:37:56 +0000 Sveta 1083166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, it was a pleasure to watch your wardrobe "adventures" over those years: you definitely arrived where you want to be - in style!<br />You are so disciplined and focused, it is very inspirational and while such an extreme minimalist wardrobe would never work for my climate and&nbsp;lifestyle it does make me want to evaluate mine!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1083158 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:32:05 +0000 Parsley 1083158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Claire! I'm filled with admiration for the discipline and vision you've shown in putting together such a workable, cohesive, an minimal wardrobe.<br />Every single item is beautiful and works so well with the others. I need to&nbsp;take &nbsp;lessons from you to quit being so scattered and impulsive with my choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1083149 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:24:02 +0000 Day Vies 1083149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My closet only looks like this when I travel. It's so freeing to be so organized and be so well put together in a snap. You make me want to throw out 98% of my clothes… but that's not going to happen. Your capsule is fabulous!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1083147 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:14:54 +0000 CocoLion 1083147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! &nbsp;You need to start your own blog, your process and pictures are so inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082987 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:27:11 +0000 Caro in Oz 1082987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab post &amp; I hear you about quality items. Your wardrobe is amazing &amp; you are inspirational </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082813 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:51:58 +0000 ironkurtin 1082813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just don't understand how you do it. &nbsp;Don't you sweat?! I can't wear something more than twice before it has to get laundered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082800 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:35:48 +0000 RoseandJoan 1082800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, this looks like a collection rather than a simple wardrobe. You are a wonderful curator. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082765 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:55:19 +0000 rachylou 1082765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love looking at your wardrobe, Claire - because a person can actually do that in one go. It's like a drug. Just superlative editing and discipline. Nothing wasted. Always on message.</p> <p>And it's amazing how you don't ruin anything wearing it! Lol. I am so hard on my clothes. I don't know how it happens... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082754 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:47:41 +0000 Anonymous 1082754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very impressive indeed Claire. Queen minimal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082746 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:43:58 +0000 Anonymous 1082746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such streamlined elegance! &nbsp;You could teach classes about this, Claire. &nbsp;Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082712 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:23:35 +0000 Beth Ann 1082712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to see you post!&nbsp; I'm pressed for time, but I wanted to say that you are managing to look so consistently stunning with this approach, and it seems to give you more confidence, too.&nbsp; You aren't questioning your choices each day.&nbsp; That is beautiful!</p> <p>(But I second, Mo, spring for some great gear -- try the Rack). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082648 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:37:48 +0000 Jorja 1082648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm new and can't see the pics but just had to say you are an awesome inspiration. This has always been my goal but I live in a 4 season state and it seems impossible to live with 10 items- at least that's my reason or would that be an excuse? Anyway, look forward to following your minimalist journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082643 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:34:23 +0000 cheryl 1082643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, you are amazing. I am such a fan. Being on the opposite end of the spectrum with a huge wardrobe I love reading about your minimal one. You always look so chic and put together. Don't feel bad about wearing gear at home if that is what is comfortable and makes you happy. Just make sure next time you replace your gear you do it with items that make you smile. There are some gorgeous yoga pants, soft pretty tee shirts and lovely cardigans/jackets out there that will make you&nbsp;feel great as well as comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082508 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:52:49 +0000 Anonymous 1082508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hil, your daughter has a great name! I agree that I should upgrade my loungewear. I'm just not sure to<i> what.&nbsp;</i>I was having fun "dressing for dinner" this time last year, and wearing my nice clothes (skirts anyway) around the house. But the effort was completely lost on my family. I love them, but they dress like slobs at home. Since I couldn't convince them to change, I guess I&nbsp;cheerfully joined them!</p> <p>Debra, thank you,&nbsp;I'll see if I can oblige. I just got a tripod so I can take better outfit pictures. I used it for the first time with this post, but I need to figure out the timer feature on the camera.</p> <p>Suz, definitely! I love to try and figure out why things work (or don't). In the end, it's just my opinion about these prints, but I will gladly share it. I'll take some close-ups today for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082492 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:34:48 +0000 Carole 1082492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A work of art, truly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082488 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:23:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1082488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive Claire! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082476 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:09:18 +0000 Ariadne 1082476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, my BR sweater is also looking worse for wear. &nbsp;Still wear-able, thankfully, but definitely not pristine. &nbsp;:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082436 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:20:50 +0000 Helena 1082436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing - an inspiration to the would-be minimalists among us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082338 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:38:13 +0000 Anonymous 1082338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without a doubt, you are my new minimalist heroine. &nbsp;Your wardrobe is incredible and the fact that it is so curated makes my heart sing. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082332 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:28:59 +0000 Suz 1082332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know whether to be relieved (that my sweater wasn't the only one that pilled), sad (because after all, it is a lovely sweater) or angry on your behalf and mine. Hmmm. Well, this is the issue with knits -- and price doesn't seem to be any indicator of longevity. I suppose they are softer when the fibres are shorter and this is in turn what leads to greater pilling...I have told myself I will wear it this year at least.&nbsp;</p> <p>For your blouses, I meant "see them in action." And hear about how these ones work better (so far) in your capsule, and why. And why you like the cut and shape, etc. I am always very interested to hear about this stuff. These specific realizations are the ones that can really move us forward, I think. At least into a wardrobe that actually <b>works</b> for our lives.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082306 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:16:42 +0000 Debra 1082306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire.......this is Fabulous.......I love every single piece and would really like you just to do one big post with all of your combinations :)<br /> Even though I have more in my wardrobe, I do find myself wearing my favorites and I just love neutrals and the simplicity of a capsule.<br /> So.... there is hope that I may eventually evolve </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082288 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:40:30 +0000 lyn67 1082288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Oh Wow!(quoting Steve&nbsp;Jobs:-))!&nbsp;I always love to see you posting, Claire!! These 10 pieces, and all your shoes and bags are more than gorgeous!&nbsp; It shows you have great taste and are so disciplined! No wonder it all works as a dream! I just wondered about your balerina flats, are they all 3 the variations of the same&nbsp;style (noticed they are buckled the same way) only different colours and textures...so, did you triplicated&nbsp;your fave one&nbsp;style? OMG-This is the most minimalist aproach of the minimalism itself!!!:-)<br />Angie had a post last week about the risks and the advantages of duplicating an item, how do you feel about that?<br />(sorry if double inquired with any others here, I have not yet read all the comments! Even if you seldom post- you always have the biggest audience!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/3#post-1082255 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 07:26:07 +0000 Hil 1082255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Claire! (Did you know you share my daughter's name?) </p> <p>Reading this has been an&nbsp; inspiration and ever so thought provoking! Whilst I could never cut my wardrobe that small - not with my current life style - there are certainly some aspects of yours that I could try to aspire to! </p> <p>I agree that you should treat yourself to some great lounge wear if you have any wish to do so. I am trying to limit my sweats and tee shirt wardrobe into something a little nicer because if I don't all my family will ever see me in is sweats and a t. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/2#post-1082253 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 07:22:48 +0000 Anonymous 1082253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shemarie, yes! We're totally neighbors. I've gone to your profile page more than once to see where you lived (when you were moaning about the heat). I had a feeling we lived in the same neck of the woods. Kyle too! We should meet-up sometime!</p> <p>GP you are so funny. It takes all kinds. I love&nbsp;<i>your</i> closet because it's like a store. I could do some damage in there for sure. Enjoy your full, hectic life with your beautiful kiddos and their activites. I'm sure you wouldn't have it any other way. Funny, it was packing for a trip that started me on this quest.&nbsp;</p> <p>Really, you ALL inspire me so much, so thank you. I'm glad we can have a positive, synergistic effect on one another. Natalie, Deborah, Ingunn, Kyle, Una,&nbsp;AJ you have all made me want to "up my game" in one way or another.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ginkgo, you could just pull items out of your existing closet to make a capsule of 10-20 favorites to "have a play" at this. That's what I did at first. It's a good exercise and helps you see exactly what you have that works together and where potential holes might be.</p> <p>Greyscale, one of my main missions was to find "stand alone" tops, because in our weather, I'm often just in my first layer. Thank you for noticing them!</p> <p>Ariadne, a "full-body slipper"? That's cracking me up. Okay, you win. I should post my ratty gear so you all will know how much I need to improve in the SAHM department.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/2#post-1082249 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 07:17:57 +0000 Astrid 1082249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! This is fantastic Claire. You are so disciplined. I don't think I could ever go that small with my wardrobe, even if I wouldn't have four seasons... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-item-wardrobe-for-fw/page/2#post-1082234 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 06:46:59 +0000 AJ 1082234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, you are an amazing example of someone who knows how her style should merge with her lifestyle in a polished and minimalist way. I am in awe at your disciplined approach. You rock! </p>