https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 13:41:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-459162 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:25:11 +0000 Anonymous 459162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 40 cardigans alone!!! I bought 4 long sleeve shirts yesterday and had 4 camisoles sent to the house the day before...eek, I don't know how many pieces I have, this is related to Alaska Girls question, I think it was, of how many peices of your wardrobe are a 10....I'm Angela and I'm a shopoholic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458860 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:43:09 +0000 Lisa 458860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, I've been pretty bad. Last year I was averaging 25-30 items a month. Mostly: blazers, cardigans, tops, and jeans. A few scarves and shoes went into the mix. Little to no handbags, belts or fashion jewelry.</p> <p>This year I've cut down to 10-15 items a month and in the past 3 months that's dropped to 10 items or less. I'm currently shopping my closet and last month only purchased 3 items. This month I am allowing 1 item. </p> <p>I was starting to get buried in my clothes. I easily had over 300 items. Right now I believe I am closer to 200? (I don't have my spreadsheet with me.) My goal is to be under 100 items in the next 6 months. I want to only own enough to wear an item once a month for the season. Ideally each item twice a month, but baby steps for me. </p> <p>Part of the shift besides no longer wanting to be overwhelmed when getting dressed in the morning is my taste which has shifted from wanting lots of variety to higher quality pieces with more classic styles. Also, ever since I started tracking my clothes this year, I learned how little of my wardrobe I was wearing daily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458468 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:40:17 +0000 Kristen 458468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good Lord, what a question. I consider it a slow month if I *only* get 3-4 boxes shipped to my house from online purchasing. ;-D</p> <p>Heehee, I hope Taylor sees this; I remember the last time we talked about item counts and shopping budgets we were both on, um, Team Maximus. Heeeeeee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458446 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:15:27 +0000 AJ 458446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're suppose to keep track?! ACK!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458384 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:47:52 +0000 anne 458384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought more things the first two years of YLF, partly to make up for about 5 years of buying little but maternity clothes.<br /> In the year 10/11 (Jul-Jun) which was a more stable year I bought<br /> 21 items in the categories you mentioned<br /> Dresses/tunics - 6<br /> tops - 3<br /> jackets - 2<br /> leggings - 3<br /> necklaces - 5<br /> shoes-1 (plus one op=shop dud) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458347 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:22:44 +0000 annagybe 458347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Heather, Jonesy and Girl X. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458345 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:16:27 +0000 Girl X 458345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't tell! You can't make me!</p> <p>Slinking away with Heather and Jonesy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458208 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:27:46 +0000 Queen Mum 458208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say on average I add 2-3 pieces per month. In all honestly I probably did a bit more than that this past year, but my wardrobe was still in post YLF processing. I feel really good about my wardrobe now and in case anyone gives a hoot, here is what I have:</p> <p>18 Dresses... (6 summer day, 6 dressier summer, 6 fall/winter)<br /> 6 jeans... + 5 "demoted" to wear around the house<br /> 4 shorts<br /> 1 skirts.. (+1 I plan to make)<br /> 12 summer blouses/tops<br /> 5 summer toppers (vests, ss cardigan, etc)<br /> 12 winter blouses/layering tops<br /> 6 pull over sweaters<br /> 6 cardigans<br /> 8 jackets (with allowance to acquire 1-2 more if I find some I see having wardrobe potential)<br /> 16 shoes (8 summer, 8 winter)</p> <p>So, what does that total,, about 94? My goal is to replenish my wardrobe on a 3 year cycle, which would mean that I would replace about 31 items a year.. , so I can reasonably say that purchasing on average 2.5 items per month or 30 items per year should keep me more than reasonably outfitted and current. And, now that i"m really trying to buy better quality, I may find I get more than 3 years out of many pieces, especially jeans and jacket. We'll see.</p> <p>** I realize I didn't count special occasion dresses, scarves, cami's, tanks, coats, bags, or other accessories, so I guess I need to bring my planned purchase count to 3 solid pieces per month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458187 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:56:27 +0000 Aziraphale 458187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm....let's see....I tend to have selective amnesia when it comes to this sort of thing...</p> <p>OK, seriously now. Excluding the necessary undergarments, I'd have to say I purchase two or three items per month? How much I actually spend varies A LOT, though....especially if one of my purchases was footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458074 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:08:24 +0000 Jonesy 458074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heather took the words right out of my mouth!!! Also slinking away.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-458052 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:42:08 +0000 Heather 458052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Should this be quantified? ;D</p> <p>*slinking away* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457993 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:28:20 +0000 rae 457993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... I buy about 5 things a week at the swap meet, but I resell maybe half of that, and I purge often. </p> <p>For items that I spent actual money on...<br /> This fall: three pairs of boots, one leather coat (birthday gift to self), orange top, orange blazer, faux shearling jacket, cougar skull necklace (x-mas gift to self to match dad's), cognac bag.</p> <p>Last fall: moto boots, hiking/logging boots, tall black boots, black coat with furry trim. </p> <p>This spring: turqoise sandals, black sandals... and that's all I can remember. </p> <p>Summer is my dominant season, but it's always Fall when locked in with the air conditioning. </p> <p>I think this season is heavier, because I'm dressing for a new work environment and have more $$. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457991 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:14:37 +0000 Mo 457991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm getting inspired to really think through what I actually need to keep my wardrobe fresh and updated, but not out of control. I can't say I've ever sat down and planned that I need, say 2 new dresses a year, one day and one evening, to keep the rotation fresh.<br /> I would like to have 150 items but I have closer to 200 including all my shoes. Realistically I will update/purge about 15 or 20% each year but not much more.<br /> Just for kicks, I tried crunching some numbers and coming up with amounts in clothing categories. Not sure if it'll shake out like this IRL but as a rough guideline, it seems sufficient for me. A dozen clothing items per season plus 2 accessories.<br /> So at this rate, these amounts should keep me from accumulating more and staying within the one in one out framework. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457980 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:00:22 +0000 fern 457980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.<br /> I have been tracking since I started revamping my wardrobe, 2 years ago. I have a spreadsheet (inspired by Kate - thank you!) which helps me keep track of needs and not duplicate things.<br /> Hopefully the buying will slow down because it has to, financially, and because I really have filled in my wardrobe holes and created enough variation in my accessories. I have set up my budget quarterly so I can splurge, or spread out purchases.<br /> Averaging annual:<br /> 6 pairs of shoes/boots<br /> 20-22 items of clothing (!) that seems like a lot<br /> 20 items of accessories - that includes jewelry, bags, funky socks, tights, belts</p> <p>Well.<br /> 20-22 items of clothing is about 1/4 of my wardrobe. hmmm<br /> Hopefully paying attention is already making me better about buying things that don't quite work.<br /> I don't mind the accessories because in 2009 I just had a pile of scarves. Now I own handbags! I upgraded my bike bag to a beautiful leather one that should last forever.<br /> I own 2 belts meant to hold clothes in, not up! Big advances.</p> <p>I am aiming for 1/2-2/3 those quantities, and 1 in,1 out in the next year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457975 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:34:31 +0000 Shu 457975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm estimating between 15 and 25, but I just got rid of half my wardrobe so it may be more going forward, as budget allows. I also do some basic sewing, and I made two dresses this summer that supplemented the rotation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457974 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:33:58 +0000 znip 457974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm trying to start a wardrobe overhaul now that I'm doing being pregnant and having babies, so this year I probably purchased about 10-15 items. </p> <p>jacket<br /> ballet wedges<br /> belt<br /> 2 work dresses<br /> 3 summer/casual dresses<br /> 2 cardigans<br /> 2 casual shirts<br /> 1 pair jeans<br /> 1 pair black dress pants</p> <p>Some of these are "good enough for now" items as I develop my style and save money for more better, more permanent wardrobe items. I also did some major purging so I'm living with a pretty small wardrobe these days. </p> <p>Normally I purchase way less (I hate, hate, hate spending money)! I think next year will be a larger amount as I will be in the midst of the overhaul, then hopefully in 2013 it will be back to a small amount each year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457966 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:25:19 +0000 Sylvie 457966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well...I replaced most of my wardrobe in the past year and a half. Most of it is in my spreadsheet, so here's what I can recall from the past year:</p> <p>3 boots<br /> 2 booties<br /> 9 cardigans<br /> 5 dresses<br /> 3 jeans<br /> 2 leggings<br /> 5 sandals/open toed shoes (casual and dressy)<br /> 2 closed toe shoes<br /> 7 sleeveless/short sleeved tops<br /> 1 long sleeved top<br /> 2 tunics<br /> 3 layering long sleeved tops<br /> 1 wool coat<br /> 1 trench coat<br /> 1 denim jacket<br /> 10+ scarves (4 of which are high quality/cost more than $4)<br /> 2 belts<br /> 2 pendants, several pairs of earrings, several necklaces<br /> 3 handbags (1 of which has already gone to dust)</p> <p>I'm not counting items I've bought recently that are still under deliberation or handknits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457940 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:46:12 +0000 Mo 457940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dresslover, what are your averages?? :)<br /> I want to thank you for this question. It helps to see that I am acquiring 36 to 48 items a year at this pace. Granted, this first YLF year has been about updating a wardrobe and that entails more purchases than general upkeep. But I can see that I will be (or should be!) perfectly happy with half as many items coming into the closet next year. I realistically only expect to purge/replace perhaps 1/4 of my wardrobe year to year. Maybe less. So if I want to keep it manageable, 2 items a month is a great place to start! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457927 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:24:59 +0000 Mo 457927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll wager I guess at an average of 3 or 4 per month this year. I gave myself a budget for the first time ever, and also tried to aim for quality and not necessarily the most cheap items I could get for $125. I do still shop sales and bargains whenever possible, though. I tend to go in phases - shoes for a while, then on to tops, then maybe I'll get on a skirts kick. I rarely buy belts, scarves, purses. I think I have bought one of each this entire year - oh wait, 2 bags. One still hasn't been used </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457924 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:21:30 +0000 Kate 457924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not averages, and only based on what I still own:</p> <p>2010: 33 clothes, 13 accessories, 6 shoes, and 13 jewelry, total of 65<br /> 2011: 27 clothes, 4 accessories, 2 shoes, and 4 jewelry, total of 37 (so far)<br /> 2012 plan: 25 clothes, 2 accessories, 2 shoes, 3 jewelry, total of 32</p> <p>2010 was a major reset<br /> 2011 is closer to what I'm shooting for<br /> 2012's plan should be sustainable, assuming that I'm buying clothes that last 2-3 years, shoes that last a 1-2 years, and accessories and jewelry that last a long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457917 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:12:05 +0000 DragonflyJane 457917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question! I'm not sure about clothes but I do know that I purchase at least 1 pair of shoes or boots a month. I'm still trying to define my style &amp; what suits my current shape &amp; am bit more haphazard about clothing shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457912 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:09:48 +0000 Janet 457912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could repeat Rita's response word for word. </p> <p>I'd be a little afraid to count it all up. Although an even larger amount has left my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457892 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:58:27 +0000 JennyAnne 457892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I don't know, but it's an interesting question. I'm trying to pare down my shopping and only buy clothes that I really love AND will wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457889 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:23 +0000 Suz 457889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea, but I will be interested in hearing others' responses! </p> <p>The reason I'm so clueless about myself is that for quite a number of years I scarcely bought anything. Then I lost weight, and now I HAVE to buy a lot in order to have things to wear, so I'm purchasing far more than I would in a typical year. Or so I think. Maybe I'll continue this way, simply swapping out less good items for better ones as I build the wardrobe? </p> <p>I do know that I will very likely buy far more for my dominant seasons: fall/winter/early spring (i.e. for cool and cold weather months). I need fewer items for summer because it is a shorter season where I live. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457886 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:52:19 +0000 modgrl 457886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure how to answer that, I am still in the midst of a wardrobe overhaul. I am replacing 95%of my pre-YLF clothes due to size change and style evolution. I hope this year is an anomaly. It has been a pricey exercise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-average#post-457882 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:49:21 +0000 DressLover 457882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How many fashion-related items do you purchase per year? How does this number breakdown between seasons, for example is it an equal number or somewhat disparate?</p> <p>For the sake of discussion, foundation garments (bras, underwear, tights, spanx, layering garments) and gear for workouts/outdoor activities are excluded from the count as those are necessity type items. Clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, belts, hats, scarves, etc. all count.</p> <p>I'm interested in the replies as I think this will be pretty insightful! </p>