https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:07:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812868 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 09:16:12 +0000 Sisi 1812868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>unfrumped</b>, &nbsp;thank you - I try to keep the number of clothes minimal but somehow I manage to pull out of the closet all what I have!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>The Cat</b> - hehe,&nbsp;funny colleague! </p> <p>Well, now&nbsp;comes Summer - easy season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812602 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 21:44:55 +0000 The Cat 1812602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a colleague who easily gets cold and is known to wear rather wintery looking clothes even in summer. (Admittedly, Scandinavian summers CAN be chilly.) However, she recently told me excitedly: "I have found out how to wear my summer clothes! I can just wear them over my other clothes!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812145 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:04:40 +0000 unfrumped 1812145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not doing the project- In fact keep struggling toward a more all- in closet- but also experienced very changeable weather this spring.<br /> If I were limiting items for a wide range of temps/ weather, I would think about breadth, not depth. So, not 5-6 shortsleeves like you might have in summer capsule, but 1-2. One pullover , one cardi, blouse- and these should layer. For shoes, one bootie, one loafer, one sandal. This is just an example/ concept. In addition, I also would use specific undergarments for warmth. I wear tights with skirt and also under trousers. I wear nude hose under crops for the cold a/c. Heat tech T's, or could use regular T, but I like the smoother lowneck fit under a blouse or sweater. Then use scarves and jewelry to look different. So this way you would have the right outfit for a range of weather, but would not have a huge variety for any one type of weather day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812105 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:33:45 +0000 Sisi 1812105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa </b>- it's interesting that you have been able to create a moderate and functional wardrobe without following any rule.&nbsp;By the way I like your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812086 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:24:57 +0000 Lisa 1812086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't follow an exact 333 but I often find that my capsule wardrobe's on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoppingbrake.com/">my blog</a> end up around 33 items. &nbsp;I'm a big fan of layers, so I always include pieces I can layer in my capsule wardrobes. &nbsp;Also thin weight items that add extra warmth (such as tank tops in warmer months and Uniqlo thermals in colder months) but not extra bulk, are often a part of my wardrobe and really help when the temperatures won't settle down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812079 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:33:29 +0000 Sisi 1812079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Meredith</b> - you seem to do something very similar to P333 anyway. Thank you for your suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812072 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:07:33 +0000 Meredith 1812072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't do Project 333, but do make a core capsule for each season that consists of a similar number of items. I agree with Suz. Split spring into two seasons if you want to stay true to the project guidelines or include mini capsules of transitional pieces to boost your spring capsule. For example, include for cool spring: long white pants, light footwear, and bright jacket sweater, scarf. And for warm spring: Dress, sandals, lightweight cotton knit top. Transitional dressing is so hard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1812048 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:58:10 +0000 Sisi 1812048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of wisdom, as always. </p> <p><b>Sterling -&nbsp;</b>I agree that P333 is worthwhile and even fun. </p> <p><b>Harmonica</b> -&nbsp;you have a beautiful and functional wardrobe,&nbsp;you need not to change a thing !</p> <p><b>La Pedestrienne</b> -&nbsp; thank you for your detailed answer! Your list of items is inspirational. Few thing but that work well together.</p> <p><b>Suz </b>-&nbsp;the solution you suggest is brilliant! You smart girl. I should just make peace with the idea that Spring is not one season, but four&nbsp;seasons in one and there is not much that one can do about it. Me too, I found out that my usual number of clothes per season was approximately&nbsp;40 (before P333). One would think that going from 40-something to 33 would be easy but no! It's like those stubborn few kilograms that one never manages to lose before reaching the ideal weight! (Not my direct experience but I&nbsp;I know from&nbsp;a dear friend). </p> <p><b>Chris987 </b>and<b> Smittie</b> -&nbsp;merino is my favorite wool! But strangely it is very difficult to find. It seems that cashmere dominates the market (I don't like cashmere - I know, I am weird). A couple months ago, at the beginning of Spring that is,&nbsp;I spotted a merino pullover on sale in the&nbsp;men dept. of my local mall and I pounced on it! Useless to say it's been an excellent purchase and I have worn it a lot. </p> <p><b>Krishnidoux</b> -&nbsp; I know, the wool/silk blend is wonderful! But like merino&nbsp;it's a very rare thing.&nbsp;Thank you for the link, I will check if they sell this brand in Italy.</p> <p><b>Tulle</b> - I do the same in Spring - I keep everything at hand. Pullovers and tees, boots and sandals ... &nbsp;A big mess.</p> <p><b>The Cat</b> - hehe, I do the same as you,&nbsp;I often leave the house taking along "contradictory" items of clothing:&nbsp;a warm cardi and a lightweight tee, if I am wearing booties than I take along ballet flats or sandals and viceversa ...&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you all for your kind comments!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811951 Wed, 31 May 2017 20:48:15 +0000 The Cat 1811951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't do Project 333, but living in a climate with four very different seasons and travelling most weekends, I am familiar with the challenges of crazy weather. My solution is dressing in (thin) layers.</p> <p>We recently had a period with summer temperatures, so I stored away my warmest items and enjoyed wearing summer clothes and sandals. At present, however, temperatures are lower. I happily wear my summer clothes anyway, but add one or more of the following items if needed:<br /> - camisole or tank top<br /> - closed toe shoes<br /> - hosiery<br /> - scarf or shawl<br /> - cardigan<br /> - raincoat<br /> When leaving the house, I will often bring an umbrella as well as sunglasses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811935 Wed, 31 May 2017 19:31:16 +0000 tulle 1811935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know much about the 333 thing, and tend to get anxious when restricted (even when I'm restricting myself) so when it comes to rollercoaster weather in transitional seasons, my method is just to suffer through it.&nbsp; I've been pulling out warm-weather things for the occasional high-temp days, while keeping my heavy denim and cozy sweaters handy.&nbsp; For me, a temporarily overstuffed closet and sweater box is annoying but bearable, and as soon as the hot weather locks in, I put everything woolly or heavy away for the Summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811929 Wed, 31 May 2017 17:53:27 +0000 Anonymous 1811929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Was going to suggest the heat tech solution + thin merino, which can be used all winter through spring.</p> <p>The tricky part is migrating from cold spring to warm spring (aka, summer) and for that I really have no solution other than increasing the size of your wardrobe!</p> <p>I am a bit of a minimalist in terms of quantity of clothes (but I purge a lot!) and I increase the size of my wardrobe at this time of year. I keep the thin merino on hand (that works in spring) but put away thick sweaters and puffers. Those are really the only two categories that can be put away though!</p> <p>I think 333 is a fun way to force yourself to be happy with the things you have. </p> <p>My problem is not quantity of items but rather purging quite a lot and not being happy with the things I buy. The solution for me is to stick to a yearly budget and if I do purge a lot, well, it was in my budget so it's ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811906 Wed, 31 May 2017 15:39:33 +0000 krishnidoux 1811906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: layering. My mom introduced me to this French brand Bernard Solfin. They make thin camis and tops to be worn under your clothes that they call "Vêtements seconde peau" (second skin clothes). The best mix is "laine et soie" (wool and silk, 70% and 30% respectively). I have long sleeves tops in black and creme, and it has literally completely changed my winter and spring wardrobes, as I can now mix more pieces together. Some models have a more open neckline, allowing for open collars on blouses and shirts. Some others have more of a rounded crew neck. I have re-discovered thin floaty blouses and sleeveless tops thanks to them.</p> <p>BUT they are costly as it gets ordering them (in Canada, customs + shipping + taxes = lots of $$$). There might be another North American brand using the warm, soft, thin wool &amp; silk combination.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811904 Wed, 31 May 2017 15:05:00 +0000 Anonymous 1811904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to give a shout out to <b>LaP</b>.&nbsp; WOW.&nbsp; Your list is so well thought out.&nbsp; You are my heroine.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811892 Wed, 31 May 2017 14:18:22 +0000 LaPed 1811892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz </b>-- If I needed a dressier option, I would swap out one of the breton tops for my silk long-sleeve blouse, switch one of the wide leg crops to black sateen ankle pants, and replace the chukka boots with black oxfords or pewter mary-janes, depending on the context/event. And I'd probably throw in a more statement-y necklace than the one I usually wear. I don't own any truly dressy toppers, or I'd swap one of those as well. That's an environmental thing, though -- in VT and NH the answer to "Can I wear flannel?" is always yes. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a local wearing, say, a classic trench.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Chris </b>-- Re: merino for everyday wear, one of my favourite dress-up-or-down tops is this one: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.ibex.com/merino-wool-clothing/womens-long-sleeve-shirts/lineup-cowl-neck#clr8961">http://shop.ibex.com/merino-wo.....ck#clr8961</a>&nbsp; It’s a midweight merino jersey, good for all but true summer weather. I usually can’t wear cowl necks at all, but this one is so well-designed and flattering. It also comes in some cool florals, which are on super sale right now: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.ibex.com/merino-wool-clothing/womens-long-sleeve-shirts/w-diana-cowl-neck-p#clr3562">http://shop.ibex.com/merino-wo.....-p#clr3562</a>&nbsp;Ibex does really high-quality "performance" fabrics but in a lot of not-overtly-gear stylings. Perfect for travel. Or life in northern New England. ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811888 Wed, 31 May 2017 13:49:11 +0000 Suz 1811888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More threadjack -- <b>Chris</b>, the thin merino is lovely (though it can wear out/ get holes quite easily at times and need to wash with care). I wear a lot of merino in transitional seasons also.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do think the wardrobe <b>LaP</b> describes sounds fabulous -- but works primarily for a casual lifestyle. It gets harder to manage this stuff in transitional weather when a person has to meet dress standards for an office or a fashionable urban environment. Merino can still be a brilliant choice, though, in that circumstance, if you can find the right items. Silk is another fabric that works for this.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811886 Wed, 31 May 2017 13:40:49 +0000 Chris987 1811886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not familiar with Project 333, but i AM interested in your comments about&nbsp;merino items, La P. Maybe a little off topic for this posting. Historically I've always thought of merino wool for heavier sweaters and socks, and that's it. I do&nbsp;find it softer against the skin than cashmere. I bought one merino crewneck pullover late last winter as a layering piece and love it. I'm thinking merino could provide warmth without bulk. You've inspired me to look for some other pieces next fall. Back to the 333 discussion .</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811884 Wed, 31 May 2017 13:36:19 +0000 Suz 1811884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't follow 333—partly because I live in a climate of extremes and it feels too constraining to me, particularly in the transitional seasons, for exactly the reason you describe.&nbsp;</p> <p>One way of approaching it might be to layer Heat Tech or similar under your chosen items in the colder weather to make it work (not counting those as clothing "items.")&nbsp;</p> <p>Or another way would be to add extra "seasons" to your rotation. What I mean is this -- instead of making a season = 3 months, accept that your own climate is iffy and make the spring season 6 weeks plus 6 weeks (e.g. cold spring, warm spring), including one or two options for warm weather within "cold spring" and one or two options for colder weather within "warm spring" but keeping the balance towards whichever weather is dominant during that period. I did something like this at one point (without the limitation on 33 items, which is pretty much what my seasonal wardrobe is for each 3 month period anyway; I might be closer to 40 per season but it's around there.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811882 Wed, 31 May 2017 13:28:34 +0000 LaPed 1811882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're having crazy transitional weather and I've been living with a pretty small backpack-sized capsule (traveling to visit family, and rehearsing for a show two hours away from my house). I think dressing for this sort of weather really comes down to form over function. I love my merino tees from Icebreaker and Ibex, because they can be worn in a wide range of temperatures and they layer very well. I like merino skirts and dresses too, because they can be either cozy or breezy depending on how you layer them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cropped pants are a real boon for me this time of year, because they are warmer than skirts or shorts, while still feeling more spring-y than just wearing long pants all the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>My MVP toppers right now are a black cotton cardigan and a black merino hoodie. When it's too cool for the cardi, the hoodie is perfect. They are both cropped/boxy enough to work with wide leg crops, but look good with straight leg pants as well. And they pack well and don't wrinkle.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie's pants-under dress trick is great, too, and can get you a lot of mileage out of fewer garments. (I'll admit I prefer wearing leggings under dresses and tunics, because jeans and any trousers with a fly just feel too bulky underneath dresses for me, but I still love the look.)</p> <p>Shoes-wise, I'm sticking to closed-toe -- it's too cold and wet still for sandals to be comfortable/versatile. Sneakers, ankle boots... and I'm really loving my Allbirds Loungers (can you tell I'm merino-obsessed?) as an easy sock-free but still warm enough option, bonus that they're ridiculously comfortable and look reasonably good with just about everything.</p> <p>Here's my actual wardrobe that I'm using right now, which is just under 30 items, or just over, if you count underpinnings): </p> <ul> <li>olive green chinos</li> <li>black 501s</li> <li>rust wide cropped pants</li> <li>blue wide cropped pants</li> <li>black cropped leggings</li> </ul> </p> <ul> <li>black jersey skirt</li> <li>eggplant merino dress</li> </ul> </p> <ul> <li>striped merino tee (navy/lavender)</li> <li>blue St John breton top&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>grey merino tank top</li> <li>black/white cotton breton top</li> <li>white cotton tee</li> <li>black cotton tank top</li> </ul> <ul> <li>navy linen blazer</li> <li>black cardigan</li> <li>black merino hoodie</li> <li>black down vest (lightweight)</li> <li>turquoise rainshell (patagonia city trench)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>navy allbirds loungers</li> <li>navy xero sneakers</li> <li>burgundy chukka boots</li> </ul> </p> <ul> <li>silk scarf</li> <li>linen scarf</li> <li>sunhat</li> <li>wool beanie</li> <li>sunglasses</li> <li>necklace</li> </ul> <ul> <li>underpinnings: merino ankle socks, merino bralettes, merino briefs</li> </ul> </p> <p>HTH!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811875 Wed, 31 May 2017 11:52:12 +0000 harmonica 1811875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question. Our spring is crazy, too. I'll be following this thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811860 Wed, 31 May 2017 09:50:11 +0000 Anonymous 1811860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I followed Project 333 years ago (at least five or more years ago). &nbsp;I loved the simplicity of it. &nbsp;I adhered to the original rules (33 items, including all accessories). &nbsp;When I discovered that others re-interpreted it to mean 33 items of clothing (accessories not included), there was no challenge and I lost interest.&nbsp;</p> <p>Despite the fact that I lost interest, it was a fun and worth while project. &nbsp;I don't want to discourage you in any way. &nbsp;I think I did Project 333 during my dominant seasons (Summer and Winter) so I did not face the challenges you describe. &nbsp;I'm sorry I have no advice. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/project-333-in-crazy-weather---how-do-you-do-it#post-1811856 Wed, 31 May 2017 09:12:04 +0000 Sisi 1811856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good morning dear Fabbers! Today I am going to&nbsp;ask you some advice. Since one year or so I am trying to follow Project 333,&nbsp;which I find a very interesting challenge (and, as usual, I have to thank YLF for discovering it).&nbsp;The results go up and down. I noticed that when the weather is consistent I am able to stick to 30-something pieces of clothing per season. But&nbsp;in Spring everything goes to hell - in crazy&nbsp; weather you need a lot of different pieces of clothing, from woolen pullovers to&nbsp;short-sleeve tees, from booties to sandals. At the end of the season you have used a ton of clothes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Are there Fabbers who follow&nbsp;P333? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks a lot. </p>