https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 11:25:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1412418 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:36:08 +0000 VioletMyra 1412418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to put my closet onto a spreadsheet (great suggestion). I have a lot of short sleeved white button up shirts that hardly get worn due to my climate. I need to stop acquiring them and start searching for long sleeved ones (other than denim/chambray) as these are more suited to my climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1412386 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:50:59 +0000 Lisa 1412386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you have found the right number for you. &nbsp;As long as you are happy with how often you do or do not use what you own then you have found your ideal wardrobe size. &nbsp;Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411889 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:13:56 +0000 PalmFronds 1411889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be doing this for 2015 but I might spreadsheet it instead. I find it so hard to remember to take the picture of the item, why is that so hard for me?!? But thanks for sharing your experience abd what you've learned. I too am not minimalist but hoping I can hone my wardrobe and target my spending in a wiser more effective way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411674 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:44:54 +0000 Jaime 1411674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you have landed in the perfect place for you - minus one more piece of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411649 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 02:48:50 +0000 carter 1411649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thank heavens! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411639 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 02:17:24 +0000 Pree 1411639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retailgirl- I am in total agreement with you about color and weight of clothing as it relates to the seasons. I live outside of DC and I run cold so I could possibly wear my wool/ cashmere turtlenecks in November maybe with only a cami underneath rather than long johns. All these factors ( colors, fabrics, occasions) definitely will increase item count, but in the end I am fine with it because I am pleased with my wardrobe- I feel like I always have something to wear that I feel good in (in most situations). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411628 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:41:41 +0000 retailgirl 1411628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pree: I live in a four season climate, too. Lots of my things are good for 3 seasons...shirts, some pants, some shoes, bags, etc. I love dressing to meet the needs of each season. For example: March, April, May: springy colors, medium weights. June, July, August, summery colors, lighter weights. September, October, falli colors, medium weights. November, December, January, February, fall/winter colors, some days are warmer, some colder. I probably won't wear a cashmere tneck until after thanksgiving. I live in New England and our weather can be all over the place! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411619 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:13:17 +0000 Pree 1411619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stays fit and Angie- I agree about setting boundaries with numbers ( hangers/ shelf space) and budget. I am much more disciplined about what I buy now. </p> <p>Kristen SF- ebay is the best way to get the most for your resale item. The do take some hefty commissions, but there is a lot of exposure. I find it easy to do. Ebay has allowed me to part with many bags, shoes, and nicer brand clothing that I was otherwise not able to and that way I have money for new items. I have also found some good deals to buy on eBay as well. I have not gotten into postmark - too much social media involved there.</p> <p>ETA- sorry about multiple posts- I think my iPad was overworked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411616 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:09:21 +0000 Pree 1411616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carter- my goal was under 200 so I will likely add something to be at 200 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411613 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:02:46 +0000 Pree 1411613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retail girl - I have the same categories for dressing and I like color too. I also live in a 4 weather climate which adds to my numbers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411590 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:40:31 +0000 Angie 1411590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like how you are learning and getting organized. Well done.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not a minimalist either, but I <b>do </b>restrict the space in my wardrobe with X amount of hangers, and stick to my budget.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411571 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:12:27 +0000 Staysfit 1411571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pree, it sound like your numbers are fairly similar to mine. I think mine may slightly lower than yours, maybe more in the 170-180 range now if I don't count gear, and if I don't count coats,etc. I haven't yet done the purge on my spring/summer clothes so I may end up with even fewer. I purchased a set number of hangers for my closet and will not exceed them. I also have limited shelf space, although my closet is very large, I really like it uncluttered and so I can find everything easily. </p> <p>Its good to hear about your success in sorting out your closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411536 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:56:46 +0000 carter 1411536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>199??? I would so have to add one more before I could breathe! Except for that one minor OCD issue, your numbers sound about right where I think I should be. I hovered in the low 200s for quite awhile, but I seem to have expanded quite a bit recently. Time for me to do some serious culling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411529 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:32:55 +0000 Kristin SF 1411529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pree, how did you find the whole eBay selling experience? I would like to do that, but am dreading the overhead. Did you look into Poshmark too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411515 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:07:52 +0000 retailgirl 1411515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't counted but I'm sure my numbers would be way up there! I like variety and I duplicate items I like in lots of colors. I also have my work clothes and my "dressy" casual clothes as well as my more casual, casual things. I recently took two work related trips that lasted several weeks and I missed having all of my wardrobe to choose from each day! I got bored with one handbag and only two or three pair of shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411473 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:56:43 +0000 Ellen 1411473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad I'm not the only one with too much in my closet! &nbsp;I might have to try one of these apps to help me get things in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411470 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:49:56 +0000 deb 1411470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you have been doing&nbsp;your homework. I do not think I could ever be a minimalist either.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411468 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:46:15 +0000 Suz 1411468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds as if you are in a very comfortable place! My closet is a bit smaller than yours but is by no means minimalist, either. And it seems I like it that way.&nbsp;<br />I think if you are getting pleasure from your clothing and enjoying it all, then that's what matters!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411462 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:38:38 +0000 Pree 1411462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, that is indeed that app that I use- there was a fee once you get past a certain number of items. &nbsp;I am not familiar with stylebook, but with this app, I just took pictures of my items with my phone. &nbsp;I did not do it all at once, but piece meal. &nbsp;It was great to have everything entered and now I just enter what I buy. &nbsp;It gives me a great idea how many times I wear an item during the season so I can make good decisions about what I need to add to my wardrobe and helps prioritize with my budget.</p> <p>Saretta-not sure if they have it for android, but I am pleased with it. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Elizabeth- I agree about finding the right things to look good and be comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411442 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:11:21 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1411442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're in a great place with your items and your budget. I too am in the ~200 item range with my wardrobe. My goal numbers right now are 219 items including shoes and outerwear, which I'm probably close to. </p> <p>Is this the app you use? <a href="http://closetapp.com/" rel="nofollow">http://closetapp.com/</a> The features look great, and the bulk-import might be worth the price of admission for me, because I got really bogged down when I tried to use Stylebook because taking pictures of all my items and importing them correctly took so freakin' long.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411433 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:01:20 +0000 Elizabeth P 1411433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you!&nbsp; </p> <p>I could have written your first paragraph.&nbsp; I also dress quite differently for casual life and for work, and rarely do the pieces cross over. &nbsp; When they do/can, I'm thrilled! &nbsp; I'm not sure I'm at peace with my numbers... I have no aspirations to be a minimalist, but right now I do think, no, I KNOW, I have too much.&nbsp; But I've finally got to a place where I'm pretty happy, am learning what works, have comfortable clothes that look good too (this was key, and took me a while, believe it or not) and have updated a ton of "essentials", so I think now I can purge intelligently.&nbsp; And slow down the spending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411432 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:00:26 +0000 Saretta 1411432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are learning a lot and getting organized.&nbsp;I would be interested to know what app you are using. I have an Android phone, so I can't use Stylebook. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-wardrobe-numbers--no-i-am-not-a-minimalist#post-1411429 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:53:20 +0000 Pree 1411429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over the past year, through this website and forum, I have been able to cull and hone my style, or at least figure out&nbsp;what I feel good in wearing.</p> <p>My numbers are 199 items of clothing (not including gear, workout clothes, pjs, etc.) and 38 pairs of shoes (not including sneakers for working out and snow boots). &nbsp;My thoughts:</p> <ul> <li>I am not a minimalist. &nbsp;I like variety. &nbsp;I need clothes for work and generally wear different clothes for more casual evenings and weekends (maybe that is why the number is high). &nbsp;I find I can sometimes get away with my more casual clothes for work if worn with the right items, but I usually don't wear my work clothes casually. &nbsp;</li> <li>I had many more items before joining YLF. &nbsp;I basically purged all dated, ill fitting or worn out clothing. &nbsp;I also purged things that I never felt good in, were orphans,&nbsp;or were too fussy. &nbsp;Recently I have purged my tighter fitting tops also. I basically had 2-3 out with one in this year. It made it easier to purge&nbsp;on eBay and twice (online consignment) and to friends. &nbsp;</li> <li>&nbsp;This year I had a budget and kept track of my spending. &nbsp;I also have the closet plus app on my phone (similar I think to the stylebook app) where I entered my clothing to get totals and then entered my clothing on a calendar to see WIW and CPW. &nbsp;This helped me rotate my clothing, but also see what I love wearing. It also helped me realize what I really needed and if I will wear it enough to justify the cost. &nbsp;Cost is not the only end point for me, I also take pictures and try to comment on how I felt in the clothes- So I can still buy something within budget if it made me feel great regardless of cost per wear. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>I am currently at peace with my numbers. &nbsp;I find I wear and enjoy my clothes more and am able to&nbsp;hone my style which fluctuates. &nbsp;For next year, my goal would be to continue with my budget, strict one in and one out rule, continue tracking my wears and enjoy fashion!</li> </ul>