https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:53:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-986066 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:58:27 +0000 rae 986066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Rachy and think it depends on the point of the post and what you want to get out of it. I post daily because I like the immediate gratification (yes, I'm needy!)&nbsp;and detailed responses. Or if it's a K/R I will post a gazillion pics because I'm paranoid that something just happens to look good in one still photo and may look bad IRL. Sometimes I throw in extra outfit pics because I like a record of&nbsp;how not-un-photogenic I was that day. If y'all are interested an willing to comment - great! If you're overwhelmed, that'll teach me! lol</p> <p>To that point, I agree with Zap that it is a luxury to be able to get whatever we want out of these posts without a bunch or rules.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-986055 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:39:17 +0000 Gaylene 986055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing MaryK: &nbsp; It's. all. good!</p> <p>What these threads do is really open our eyes to just how much variation exists on the forum. That's what makes this place so interesting. So post one pic or twenty, respond to lots of threads if you have the time or just a couple if your life is crazy/busy, offer concrete suggestions or just leave an "attagirl" comment, show us your most fashionable outfit or what you wear to clean toilets, respond to every comment on your thread or just keep us happy with more badges--in other words, let's keep the "rules and protocols" to a minimum so YLF can be a welcoming place for everyone. Because, knowing this group, if someone abuses their time here, it will be taken care of nicely but also quite quickly. I've seen it happened in the past and I'm positive we all care enough about the forum to keep the YLF spirit alive and well into the future.</p> <p>And just a quick reponse to any newbies who might be reading this thread<b>. Do what feels comfortable for YOU.</b>&nbsp; Really the most important "rules" for this forum are to (1) play nicely with everyone and (2) to have fun with fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-986016 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:56:52 +0000 Suz 986016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wonder if it would be worth surveying new members to see what their experience is like these days? Could we all be contributing to a problem that none of us wants to create? I sincerely hope not.&nbsp;</p> <p>I seem to recall that there were a series of threads a bit like this one when I first joined. And as a newcomer, I actually found them reassuring. What I learned from them was that individuals felt differently, and there was no one&nbsp;"right" or "wrong" way of posting or commenting in this community&nbsp;-- and that as long as I was polite and considerate I could govern myself in the way that made the most sense to me. </p> <p>"Polite" and "considerate" to me includes paying attention to members who have taken the time to comment on my posts (to Vix's point), thanking people for their thoughts and ideas, and maintaining some sort of rough balance between the number of threads I begin and the number I respond to -- although&nbsp;there might be times when I would be doing far more responding than initiating, and other times when I might initiate a whole lot of threads.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I started, I was very touched by the fact that some veterans took the time to almost "mentor" me. Vix -- you were one of those people; Ornella, you were another. And there were many more here -- who responded with greater depth to questions, offered especially astute suggestions, or simply PMd me with a kind message. I'm very grateful for that; it truly helped me to feel part of the community.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Sveta, if you stop posting your week-in-reviews, I will be very angry with you. &nbsp;They are a highlight of my week!&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-986011 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:48:13 +0000 Glory 986011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love any WIW and am impressed with all the effort and courage it takes to post them. I enjoy the ones where the entire week is there or really any sort of grouping. I am on team easily overwhelmed with k/r and prefer to see just one item at a time, although it can have several shots. I guess the exception would be if the request is to choose between 2 items. When there are too many items I am lost. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985957 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 13:32:27 +0000 Vix 985957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again Ornella --</p> <p>I know your heart was in the right place.</p> <p>However, I had to point out the irony of having all the inclusiveness/we're all style stars threads running at the same time as&nbsp;this one, where people are (once again) pointing out the types of threads they dislike or don't bother reading.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with Zap on all this getting intimidating (have also seen it happen on online forums). I'd also boldly throw out that it's making YLF <b><i>unwelcoming.&nbsp;</i></b>The end result, which is odds with the stated goals of YLF,&nbsp;is a smaller, more insular forum where only the regulars with a lot of "social capital" -- popularity -- get the attention.&nbsp;</p> <p>A) Were I a newcomer/lurker, I'd be totally confused by how to structure my outfit posts.&nbsp;</p> <p>B) Were I someone&nbsp;who's put in some serious time contributing to other people's threads over the short or long term -- which, yep, I am&nbsp;--&nbsp;naturally I would love to feel people would return the favor of *their* time if a post spoke to them,&nbsp;no matter how the structure was set up. Threads like this make it seem pretty doubtful that will happen unless I meet arbitrary conditions. </p> <p>[Which I've already figured out on my own, but hey: the more you know, right?]</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985940 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 13:01:55 +0000 Sveta 985940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, you are right of course but I think the gist of this post is not about "what you must do" but about "what should you do if you want feedback" and it makes perfect sense.<br />I am one of the guilty ones who posts a week worth of outfits. I did single posts before and I also noticed that if you want a feedback for EACH outfit it is better to post them separately. I was thinking of doing this but then decided to do a 5 work day series. Not all my outfits are something I am proud about so I feel I would not post these ones individually. However as a part of the week they still going up just because I am posting ALL week. This is the rules of my game so I&nbsp;don't give myself slack. Also I thought that posting several of them together gives a better sense of my style which is really helpful when I ask for K/R advice later.<br />Now if I want a specific feedback or question answered then I would post a single outfit for sure because it is much easier to provide it this way.</p> <p>Although after reading all comments for this post I think that maybe I should reconsider: I am really not happy if my posts are overwhelming to others to the point of being useless. After all one of the main reasons I do my WIW posts is because some of the members mentioned that they find them helpful so I thought that this is my way of giving something back to the community I love :-)<br />Maybe I should switch to by-weekly if 3 outfits is the maximum number majority of people prefer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985921 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:22:29 +0000 Anonymous 985921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guys, the site administrators (Angie, Greg, Inge) have not laid out hard and fast rules, (such as a set number of threads per day, max number of pictures, max character count etc), when in reality, most forii do. That should set the tone for all of us, as far as how to communicate in the forum. I think we all should continue to enjoy the site and share our journeys in whichever way makes sense to each of us. The beauty of it all is that there seems to be a post for everyone. Sometimes I like the long novels and the multi shots!</p> <p>Forums can become intimidating. We should not let that happen to this amazing place! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985862 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:55:58 +0000 Isabel 985862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to know about this in detail that what if I will share a lot of infomation related to men fashion.</p> <p>This time I am out of my mind </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985850 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:48:18 +0000 Ornella 985850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone.</p> <p>Vix :: I understand where you're coming form and would agree with you to a great extent. But, I just wanted to ask this question because, again, a few random observations scattered throughout other threads made me&nbsp;realise&nbsp;that there probably is a way to get the sort of feedback we want if we tweak the way we post (but before that, we also need of be clear what we want from the post too - just sharing or tweaking-feedback).</p> <p>All's in a good faith to find a way&nbsp;of communicating better / more efficiently in certain situations.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can't make everyone happy all the time, but at least I hope&nbsp;everyone had useful insights&nbsp;from the opinions expressed here.</p> <p>Tea and cake anyone?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985834 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:33:15 +0000 jayne 985834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote 2 shots of 1 outfit, and I love closeups of the interesting details </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985806 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:37:54 +0000 MsMary 985806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I figure everybody has her preferences.&nbsp; Me personally, I like one or two outfits per post or I get overwhelmed.&nbsp; But if you like to post more than that, I ain't mad at ya.&nbsp; I'm just unlikely to respond to your post.&nbsp; Which is fine because there are others who enjoy multiple-outfit posts and probably skip my daily WIW's.</p> <p>It's all good!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985790 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:05:13 +0000 Beth Ann 985790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm with Suz, in that I respond to lots of pics and text differently than a shorter post.</p> <p>I'm with Vix in that I appreciate "I do me."&nbsp; I love the variety.&nbsp; For example, I love Diana's detail, and can always skim if I'm short on time.&nbsp; </p> <p>I'd suggest that no one needs to change their own preferences in their posts, but we might all do well to remember to be clear about the feedback we're desiring, and format the post in a way that supports getting that kind of response.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985752 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 03:54:04 +0000 Marley 985752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer to look at one outfit per post.&nbsp; If all of the pics and questions are in the same thread, well then, I just get overwhelmed and confused and most of the time don't bother to comment on the thread.&nbsp; I also don't understand the posting of the same outfit in similar poses - unless there is something specific that the poster is trying to demonstrate or show us, to me if feels like a waste of time and I usually just move on to the next thread without commenting.&nbsp; (Sorry!)&nbsp; I <i>love </i>looking at everybody's WIWs though - so please Fabbers, don't stop posting them!&nbsp; And I have <i>never, ever</i> thought of someone as being an attention hog for posting multiple threads on their outfits!&nbsp; I figure it just gives me more opportunities to be inspired and motivated by you all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985740 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 03:40:49 +0000 Adelfa 985740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am totally on Team Easily Overwhelmed. And on Team Too Technologically Challenged To Post Multiple Outfits. And on Team Multiple Shots of the Same Outfit Are Okay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985661 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 02:23:55 +0000 Lisa 985661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great question.&nbsp; I usually like 3 or less outfits.&nbsp; I try to comment on each outfit but sometimes I don't have much to say.&nbsp; Especially when I like an outfit as is and have no suggestions to make!&nbsp; Plus for myself, I find it easy to upload 3 photos so I don't have to post everyday.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits/page/2#post-985318 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:24:23 +0000 rachylou 985318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it depends on the point. For example, a week in review - several pics, several outfits - you get a gestalt and sense of overall style direction. A lot to be gained there, but true, It's hard to comment on all the outfits but briefly. </p> <p>"Problem" outfits... Those I like one at a time. But several views of the one outfit are helpful to me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985301 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:13:16 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 985301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer fewer pictures for more specific feedback. I do look at posts with a whole bunch of pictures, if they are a sort of a retrospective, as those can be very illuminating about the poster's style and personality. </p> <p>Personally, I cannot deal with very grainy, poor quality pictures. I simply cannot make out enough details&nbsp;to give any sort of feedback on those. And like Anna, I also skip posts with multiple repetitive shots of the same outfit.</p> <p>But, like Vix said, you can't please them all! So people should post whatever they want, and those who don't like those posts are always free to skip them. No forum Nazis on YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985288 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:06:19 +0000 shedev 985288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit and Natalie, love both your WIWs, keep posting. I like both singles and multiples. I think singles are easier to give specific feedback on though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985214 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:34:38 +0000 Mo 985214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We all have our preferences, but I like short and sweet for the most part. &nbsp;I admit to often not even opening thumbnails or reading text when it gets long. &nbsp;<br />So, I think if you want detailed feedback, starting with a post that is more likely to be read, and pics that are more likely to be opened, is a good start :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985177 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:16:14 +0000 Janet 985177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm skipping the responses for now (will go back and read later) but I have to be honest and say the fewer outfits posted at one time, the better chance I will comment. Too many and I get overwhelmed. I look at YLF on an iPad and scrolling through a lot of pics and then scrolling down to comment gets wearisome quickly. More than three outfits in a post, and I start to glaze over and it all runs together. Sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985169 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:11:42 +0000 ManidipaM 985169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can handle about 7-10 before I start to pick favourites to comment on.</p> <p>Since I'm not around regularly these days, I find I'm looking back by the week anyway---so it is actually *easier* for me to locate your latest in a week's worth of WIW in a single post But tht's not to say I ignore single outfits---I like picking out what to see next by the thumbnails.</p> <p>Of course I'm guilty of excess on both text and photo fronts myself when I do get around to posting myself. But also in comments, hey! </p> <p>And I love to see whole bunches not only from first-timers but also retrospectives from regulars because there are always new people and you are always changing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985150 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:56:53 +0000 kkards 985150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1st, i love the daily WIW. i wish i was orginized enought to post more often. i personaly&nbsp;think it helps to have a couple of views of the same outfit. often, its hard to see the whole outfit/fit in just one shot. (i have a hard time getting my head and my feet in the same picture...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985057 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:29:52 +0000 annagybe 985057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't handle more than about 5 photos. Maybe three different outfits at most. If you have 20 photos at once, I will not comment on your thread because I find too overwhelming. Once when I posted my entire opera capsule at once I felt guilty and a big egotistical for such a large post.<br /> I also don't understand multiple pictures of the same outfit with only minor tweaks in the pose. I just try to get at least one or two good pictures and be done with it, with the occasional shoe shot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985054 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:26:08 +0000 Vix 985054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ </p> <p>Just wanted to point out that we've had many "preferences" posts over the years and they DO indirectly criticize people.&nbsp;</p> <p>To me they aren't any different than the currently controversial "members that inspire me" threads. ;)</p> <p>Luckily I'm not a delicate flower&nbsp;because off the top of my guilty head many people don't like:</p> <ul> <li>long posts ("photos only")</li> <li>headless posts&nbsp;</li> <li>posts where everyone gets a personal thank you&nbsp;</li> <li>posts that get bumped up for several days running because people are thanking commenters vs just clicking the button&nbsp;</li> <li>posts that feature mostly dressier and/or conservative&nbsp;work wear&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><div>Check, check, check check check. <i>/Elaine from Seinfeld</i> </p> <p>Despite all that "I do me" as the saying goes, and take the outcomes that brings.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: Moral: can't please 'em all!</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985039 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:13:19 +0000 Diana 985039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From my personal experience, I get more feedback if I post a single outfit.&nbsp; I've done both and what usually happens with the "week of outfits" post is I get "great outfits, number X is my favorite."&nbsp; With only one it's both easier to ask specific questions and get specific answers.&nbsp; </p> <p>Also, I am wordy (I hope it doesn't bug people too much, if it does you have my full permission to just look at the photos and ignore the text!).&nbsp; Would you believe that I have to consciously stop myself from typing even more on my posts?&nbsp; Seriously I can just keep going and going (as evidenced by this paragraph right here, haha)...&nbsp; Anyway, this means that when I post 5 outfits I also usually end up posting a wall of text, which I think is overwhelming.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-985021 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:01:58 +0000 Transcona Shannon 985021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For WIW posts, I post one outfit at a time simply because I'm not organized enough to save all my pictures and post them together at the end of the week. I take my pic quick in the morning, post it and head off to work.&nbsp;</p> <p>In terms of viewing WIW posts, I honestly don't have a preference on whether it is one outfit or a week's worth. Either are fine. I will admit though that I tend to respond to single WIW outfit posts first because they are quicker to respond to and then will get to multiple outfit WIW posts after that.</p> <p>K/R posts can be quite pic heavy but that's to be expected. More than one styling and several different angles are often required in order to objectively critique an item up for review.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-984913 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:39:39 +0000 Suz 984913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find it easiest to give constructive feedback on K/R threads or on threads where the poster asks a specific question and does not post a lot of different outfits at once. (There could be many photos -- but of the same items styled different ways -- this is helpful.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Individual WIWs are fun -- but I tend to post mainly positive comments on those unless a poster specifically asks for feedback on an item.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, I don't mind "pic-heavy" threads in the least! I'm just inclined to respond to them differently.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a poster, I put up both kinds, and expect (and want) different responses. If I post a K/R or "this outfit or that outfit" post, or a WI MIGHT Wear (does it work) post,&nbsp;I hope for (and usually get) constructive comments, some of them critical.&nbsp;</p> <p>If I post a pic-heavy "retrospective" thread (whether a week's worth or a travel bag's worth or a season's worth of clothes), I don't expect the same level of detailed response. I am simply looking at (and showing) some patterns, sharing some epiphanies, and possibly wondering what people liked best. If they tell me they hated something, that's okay, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-984902 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:27:44 +0000 Debra 984902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the variety of posts and as a newbie it's fun to start to recognize your individual styles and 'get to know' all of you lovely ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-984901 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:27:31 +0000 FlorenceFearne 984901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Noooooo, please everyone don't stop posting WIWs! Especially as a comparative newbie, I need the visuals. They help me get to know everyone's style so that I can be more helpful when they have K/R questions or ask for advice later on. AND they help me figure out what I like or don't like for myself, so I can improve my own outfits. Even people that have style nothing like my own, WIWs are the first things I click when I log in. I don't have to wear something myself to appreciate it on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Ceit, you can't stop posting - who else will be part of my&nbsp;doc martens fan club&nbsp;if you quit? &nbsp;;)&nbsp;</p> <p>To the original point, I do find that any more than about 3 outfits changes the commentary. Instead of giving&nbsp;an analysis of each, people move to&nbsp;more of a ranking, or a list of the ones they liked best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-outfit-or-bunch-of-outfits#post-984865 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:39:50 +0000 Anonymous 984865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everything you said. The more outfits, the less comment on individual ones, so it may depend on the feedback you are hoping for.<br /> In general I like about three outfits because I can find something, or maybe something new to say if there are already comments. If there's one outfit and it's not a style I feel comfortable with, it's difficult to come up with more than liking it on the person. </p>