https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment/page/2#post-195484 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:27:51 +0000 Isabel 195484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I should be the last person to give you writing advice BUT, here goes....I think if you focus on yourself and avoid phrases like, " they were hyperconsumptive", etc. and apply it to yourself, " to me, buying nothing, I felt like I was in a candy store and my eyes were popping out of my head...overwhelmed by the things/transactions that I saw.". </p> <p>You are so much better at wording . If it were me, this would not offend me at all from this angle.</p> <p>It is funny that people automatically feel somehow put down by our decision to this, as if we are making a moral condemnation rather than a purely, introspective experiment.Yup, a whole lot to this !!!!</p> <p>I plan on stickin' with you til the end ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-195263 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:17:41 +0000 Laura 195263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I feel the same way. There are so many levels to this! So far I have found myself doing crafty projects and decluttering my house like there's no tomorrow and I've been blogging about it all. </p> <p>I was at a hyperconsumptive scene yesterday that almost made me leave the place screaming. It had to do with someone who's building a new house. I am a little concerned about blogging about it because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but I might try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-195239 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:36:40 +0000 Isabel 195239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa - what a great thread ! Thanks for pointing it out. This concept has so many layers to it. It fascinates me....from a hyperconsumption standpoint to an environmental one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-195098 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:23:36 +0000 Mellllls 195098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, my experience when I lived in Mass. was that July was always warmer than August. You are at the tail end of summer so I don't think walk shorts are going to be crucial for you, especially if you aren't wearing during the work week (not sure whether you do or not) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-195009 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:34:21 +0000 medusa 195009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel - we had a discussion about that article last week. Here's the thread:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/article-on-shopping-diets-and-wearing-only-a-few-items" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-few-items</a></p> <p>And stick with it. You'll be ok! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194972 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:36:57 +0000 Isabel 194972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mac - just went to that link you posted. OMG - I need to not complain for the next 5 months. ( I hope this is beginner's fright and that I will get over it "with" time . ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194967 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:31:17 +0000 Isabel 194967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your support !!! I checked this thread before I left the house today...so that I would not be tempted. Then I rummaged through my closet ( really an amoire - I don't have tons of clothing ) and thought, " Why is this panicking me. This is the first summer in years that I have worn shorts ? " Then it dawned on me that I bought a pair of clamdiggers for one of the MOTG outfits last Fall. AND if I roll them up, they look like my walking shorts !!! How FABULOUS ! All was well with the world again....thanks to all you ladies !</p> <p>Judy, I was only on day 3 and panicking - all of you are going to have to support me ALOT !! : )<br /> Kristen - I am already crackin' Don't have to wait much longer.</p> <p>MPJ - I have always worn skirts and dresses, but this year, because of YLF I bought some walking shorts - which I really started to like. Then my doc switched my meds and I gained 15 pounds. So I bought two more shorts to fit, but now it is evening out and I am in between sizes, thus the tailor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194783 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:24:24 +0000 judy 194783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oops. double post...not sure how to fix it! sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194773 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:12:22 +0000 judy 194773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stay strong, Isabel...and I say try something else in your closet, like skirts or a dress?</p> <p> I'm on a personal shopping ban til November 4th....does it sound like I am counting the days?...that started July 27. (and yes, I did buy something July 26th!). </p> <p>I'm finding it kind of a relief that I can't buy things. So really, it's not a "shopping ban" because I have looked at things online. But I haven't been to stores in person. It's a purchasing ban. Interestingly, because I know I can't buy them any way, I've found the items I'm looking at to be much more expensive! Go figure. Perhaps it's like a fantasy thing.</p> <p>Yes, you CAN do this! Just think, we do it all the time on trips, right? We only take a certain amount of stuff, and we have to make it work. And there IS a satisfaction in coming up with something unexpected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194772 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:11:39 +0000 judy 194772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stay strong, Isabel...and I say try something else in your closet, like skirts or a dress?</p> <p> I'm on a personal shopping ban til November 4th....does it sound like I am counting the days?...that started July 27. (and yes, I did buy something July 26th!). </p> <p>I'm finding it kind of a relief that I can't buy things. So really, it's not a "shopping ban" because I have looked at things online. But I haven't been to stores in person. It's a purchasing ban. Interestingly, because I know I can't buy them any way, I've found the items I'm looking at to be much more expensive! Go figure. Perhaps it's like a fantasy thing.</p> <p>Yes, you CAN do this! Just think, we do it all the time on trips, right? We only take a certain amount of stuff, and we have to make it work. And there IS a satisfaction in coming up with something unexpected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194688 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:58:51 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 194688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh, such a classic episode. :)</p> <p>Isabel - you've admitted in your first post that you are not a "shorts" person...what were you wearing pre-med-weightgain? I would find another tailor or go (back?) to skirts &amp; dresses (whatever you were wearing.</p> <p>You can do this! It's easy for me to say this because I'm not part of the challenge, but it seems like discovering and solving challenges are the fun and creative part of this project...you can look back and see how you really worked your wardrobe...I can almost guarantee that you will feel a strong sense of satisfaction from sticking to the challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194673 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:13:20 +0000 Angie 194673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, MPJ! You've jogged my memory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194670 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:06:42 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 194670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>George later admitted he had cheated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194664 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:34:59 +0000 Angie 194664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>George won that bet I think. Another killer Seinfeld episode. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194625 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:36:44 +0000 Laura 194625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! Loved that episode! I can't remember, who won? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194621 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:43:47 +0000 Kristen 194621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't help but be reminded of that classic Seinfeld episode, "The Bet", where they all bet to see who can hold out from being 'the master of their domain' (the polite euphemism LOL) the longest. Kramer joins in, and then not five minutes later comes rushing back into the apartment, slaps his money down, and says, "I'm out." </p> <p>Somebody is going to be the Kramer, who will it be? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194615 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:32:40 +0000 Laura 194615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Mac, I've been reading those blogs and find it interesting. Although a whole year of not buying any apparel is a lot different than 5 months. It is kinda random because anyone who wants to blog can, and some people post regularly and some only once, so it's hard to know who you're hearing from. But a lot of people cheated, and usually on something small - everytime I read one of those guilt-ridden posts, I thought, well if you're going to cheat, let it be on something spectacular like Taylor's LV bag, NOT a pair of yoga pants on clearance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194596 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:29:08 +0000 Mac 194596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting idea! Here's the link to the website mentioned in the article, by the way, in case anyone's intereste: <a href="http://www.thegreatamericanappareldiet.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thegreatamericanappareldiet.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194584 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:42:20 +0000 RoseandJoan 194584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In light of the challenge I think you should try to wear your skirts and maybe find a different tailor. However it is SO easy as a non participant to say this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194518 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:40:33 +0000 Kristine 194518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would challenge yourself and hold off. Or find another tailor or figure out how to alter them yourself if you think you can. But stick to no shopping if that's what you decided to do. It's only a challenge if it's challenging! I bet you'll figure something out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194472 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:25:19 +0000 Debora 194472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a dilemma! I think I would hold off if possible since the weather will be turning cooler for you in another month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194471 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:24:21 +0000 bj1111 194471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>isabel and laura hit on why my closet is so schizophrenic. weight fluctuations are difficult on everyone.</p> <p>isabel, i'm sure you have something in your closet that may not be as appealing as the shorts you have now because you haven't worn them in a while and your eye may not be as used to the new non-shorts silhouette. perhaps after a few outings, you realize that you really love the skirts you have and won't miss the shorts too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194467 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:20:06 +0000 Laura 194467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, first of all, try to find another tailor. Second I think to stay true to the challenge, you can't buy another pair. But weight shifts significant enough to change your clothing size will make this a pretty tough challenge. I was thinking that myself ... can't gain any weight because I need to be able to wear all my clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194399 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:41:44 +0000 taylor 194399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Joy's wise words...I vote for skirts if you have enough!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194397 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:39:27 +0000 Anonymous 194397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might be fun to see how long you can actually shop your closet without buying new shorts. You might be surprised. I'd encourage you to try for the fun of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194387 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:25:54 +0000 Mellllls 194387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you replace the too big ones with the exact same ones (or as smiliar as possible if the exact ones are not available) it shouldnt count. You can't predict size changes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194379 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:17:55 +0000 Kate 194379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is there a different tailor you could go to? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194368 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:07:29 +0000 Isabel 194368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Michelle, sorry about that, it is on now.</p> <p>Hey Chewy, no. I am in MA - it will start getting chilly in Sept. and I have sport shorts ( 1 pair ) for hiking or biking or canoeing. ( I also have two 'skorts' for those purposes ).</p> <p>I guess I need some moral support...how silly....it shows me how instant gratification I am !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194362 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:03:25 +0000 chewyspaghetti 194362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have summer skirts and dresses, I bet you can just make due. You don't live somewhere that has a really long summer do you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-fashion-diet-vs-the-laura-experiment#post-194360 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:03:00 +0000 Michelle 194360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, not sure if I'm missing something, but I don't see a link to the article. </p>