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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:12:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Stagiaire Fash on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253508 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:56:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2253508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’d love to see your outfits. The thing about posting is you have to remember that peoples comments aren’t about you, or even about your clothes; they’re about the commenters’ tastes, which might not be the same as yours. Carla on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253503 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:37:24 +0000 Carla 2253503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ :-) Sisi on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253456 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:50:29 +0000 Sisi 2253456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks to all of you for your kind words and encouragement! Staysfit – thanks. I have only one friend who shares my size and taste in clothing. We sometimes exchange clothes but not often because she wears a lot of black, whereas I have decided to limit it. Lately I am considering to "exploit" friends for accessories.  Zaeobi – thank you. I hope I will finally take the plunge and start to post outfit pictures. Angie – thank you! Runcarla – yes, this is a short time project, until March 31. Then we will see ...  Anonymous on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253406 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:19:07 +0000 Anonymous 2253406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds great! I'm still joining you on the no buy for the foreseeable future, but sticking to all black most days. Jaime on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253404 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:59:38 +0000 Jaime 2253404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic! You are happy, you have learned a new skill (planning) and you have realized your closet can be a creative outlet. Win, win, win! Sal on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253399 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:29:13 +0000 Sal 2253399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great to hear Sisi - pleased it is giving you clarity and sparking creativity. I have added two things in 2022 - one top in January and one pair of trousers (still to arrive) in February. Roberta on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253391 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:04:43 +0000 Roberta 2253391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Excellent results! I was feeling a little deprived until I realized this didn't mean I couldn't buy ANYTHING.  I bought lovely flannel sheets on deep discount and feel cheerful every night.   Here's to another no-buy month! (I might try for April too) Star (Lise) on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253372 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:57:09 +0000 Star (Lise) 2253372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done!  You are re-affirming my commitment to Less is More. rachylou on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253279 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 04:57:29 +0000 rachylou 2253279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I feel the creativity a’flowing! Jenni NZ on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253259 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:43:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2253259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is wonderful! I am on a low-buy: only the one $4 thrifted floaty top so far in 2022, although was gifted 2 other tops which was a bit annoying! I use my clothing lists to plan outfits a bit. Great to find new combinations! Carla on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253236 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:19:29 +0000 Carla 2253236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it when a challenge sparks creativity and style mojo!  This is a short term project, right?  Do you have anything planned for Spring/Summer? Angie on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253216 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:41:58 +0000 Angie 2253216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WELL DONE . I'm loving how the strategy sparked off extra creativity.  Happy for you Zaeobi on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253208 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:14:17 +0000 Zaeobi 2253208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's great to hear! I'm suddenly finding an abundance of my deep & warm colours at retail, so I unfortunately have not been as successful as you at not shopping - oops! It would be nice to see some of your successes (I.e. how you mix & match your existing winterwear creatively to give the impression of variety), if you'd like to share chewyspaghetti on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253196 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:41:14 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2253196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a great outcome- congrats! Anonymous on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253192 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:02:38 +0000 Anonymous 2253192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great results.  I have to plan to avoid laundry and cleaning bottle necks and to address boredom with too much of the same ol’ thing.  Varying accessories, toppers and silhouettes helps.  My number of full length pants and very warm tops is very limited this year, but enough.  Adding a skirt and sweater dresses two times a week really helps too. As the weather warms up I will have more options.  I plan to bring spring colors and neutrals to the front of the closet and plan some outfits in advance. scarves and toppers will play a major role.  I need to include outfits for St Patricks’Day and Easter and some sping hats and brooches. Stagiaire Fash on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253185 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:26:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2253185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very cool! I so agree with you that avoiding shopping stress is a positive. RobinF on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253182 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:10:38 +0000 RobinF 2253182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds very enlightening! I love the idea of being more creative - more work but can be fun too. Helena on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253175 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:42:48 +0000 Helena 2253175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic Sisi!!! So glad it's going well for you, keep the updates coming when you can! X Staysfit on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253169 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:53 +0000 Staysfit 2253169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations Sisi!  Ramped up creativity sounds like it will benefit in many ways!  Have you and your friends ever done a fashion exchange?  I have with my friends.  It’s a nice way to get new to me accessories and also to give away items that are like new but not being used.  <div> </div><div>Maybe planning is a bit like my experiment tracking wears. Since starting, I have made only one purchase, a much needed swim suit for a beach vacation.  I have had moments when I have wished for a navy turtleneck as part of my outfit, however, I have been able to get by without one by choosing a different top instead and I am still happy with the outfit; so, I know I do not need one and have not purchased any.</div> Sisi on "No-Buy Challenge - Mid-term evaluation" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-challenge---mid-term-evaluation#post-2253161 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:09:39 +0000 Sisi 2253161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is not yet the end of Winter (March 20) but I am so thrilled with the results of my no-buy challenge that I cannot wait to share with you. Premise. A few days before the idea of the challenge came to my mind, I was convinced that to arrive to the end of Winter (I had considered March 31) I needed to buy some more Winter clothes (warm pants, pullovers, boots).  First - The challenge proved to me that it was a whim, not a necessity. For Winter I have 7 pullovers, 5 pants, 4 booties and various puffers. More than enough!  Second - I learnt to plan a little more (I am not a planner by nature). I found out that planning my outfits leads to a better rotation of clothes and consequently to an increased number of wears. Third - I was "obliged" to bring out some creativity. I am combining my clothes in new unusual ways. I have started to play with accessories, something that I have never done.  Cherry on top, I got two pretty scarves and a bag for free, from my friends. I am always happy if I can avoid shopping stress! Long story short ...... happy as a clam :)