https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:53:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264645 Thu, 26 May 2022 17:16:58 +0000 Style Fan 2264645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Jenni!&nbsp; This is an outstanding achievement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264592 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:42:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent point kkards. Today’s outfit did that, partly because I saw some little worn socks, black with silver music notations on them-and no I never count socks but knew these had hardly been worn- and thought what would be pretty and fun with them. I like your idea and will try to do a “happy” outfit at least once a week- even if it starts with the socks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264591 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:38:04 +0000 kkards 2264591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations !&nbsp;<div>Re the next step, I’m not a counter, as I’m sure you know, so I’d be looking at a different kind of goal. &nbsp;I’d work on the happiness factor, ie try to dress every day in an outfit that makes you happy/makes you feel good. &nbsp;Notice I said outfit not items. &nbsp;For a wardrobe to really work it needs to work together. &nbsp;<br />challenge; how many days during the rest of the year do you wear an outfit that rate a 9 or 10 in happiness/I feel good&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264590 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:30:58 +0000 Brooklyn 2264590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Jenni! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264589 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:15:52 +0000 Sisi 2264589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My congratulations, Jenni! Great achievement. I am glad for you. <br />Like you, I have been finally able to reduce my wardrobe and the feeling is sooo pleasant. Celebrate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264580 Thu, 26 May 2022 09:12:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Runcarla I have sort of done that already to get wears up, but I’m not going to wear high heeled boots to work, or dressy dresses that need tights when I am more comfortable in pants, just to get the wears up. I look at my clothing lists every day that I dress for work to try to increase wears on things, if the clothing is comfortable and appropriate and I can feel good in it. Today I thought that an older grey top would be good with the “silver” pants and the new Oxfords plus a less worn fluffy vest were the 2 items that were not yet at 30 in today’s outfit.<br /> Then 2 compliments today on the outfit, always nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264551 Thu, 26 May 2022 01:54:21 +0000 Jaime 2264551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on reaching your goal and maintaining it will be the next challenge. One in, one out sounds sensible, but you could even try one in, two out now and then . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264537 Wed, 25 May 2022 22:46:57 +0000 Jenn 2264537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Jenni! I admire the way you've been using your previous purchases and living with your current wardrobe rather than just doing a purge and refresh. Your slow approach over the past few years has really put you in touch with what you want out of your wardrobe and what's working for you in your life right now.</p> <p>I have been doing something akin to <b>Runcarla</b>'s challenge with my current wardrobe. Every once in a while, I go through my spreadsheet, make a rough list of pieces that have few wears, and try to work them into rotation at least once, if not several times. Right now, a bit more than half my wardrobe is over 30 wears and about a quarter is over 60! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264533 Wed, 25 May 2022 21:13:06 +0000 Carla 2264533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What good news! &nbsp;Congratulations! &nbsp;This is more along the lines of a challenge: work through your closet starting with the garments that have the&nbsp;<i>lowest&nbsp;</i>number of wears, and work up to those with the highest wear counts. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264528 Wed, 25 May 2022 20:00:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Janet I agree that wearing opportunities have been thin on the ground, it is very much the same for me. Hence why keeping dresses that get very few wears at present.<br /> I have always enjoyed counting and cataloguing. I think it is part of my (mild but genuine) OCD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264526 Wed, 25 May 2022 19:52:52 +0000 Janet 2264526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on a goal met! </p> <p>I definitely shy away from number goals like that, but I noticed that I went to the basement to retrieve a couple of extra hangers after doing a little spring/summer shopping, and it’s a reminder to either put on the breaks or to do some thoughtful editing. I’m being rather conservative in editing because I feel like wearing opportunities are only just starting up again. Plus we have four very distinct seasons to dress for here, and my wardrobe doesn’t overlap seasons well at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264525 Wed, 25 May 2022 19:39:50 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone. Yes Suz it was a more difficult way to do it than just put the stuff in the donation bag right away, but you are right, I wanted to still behave as ethically as possible in my own estimation with those things that didn’t work or that I was slowly not liking as much. Some of the high heels were not worn much at all, I made an exception for them and they went to Dress for Success after just a few wears.<br /> Cat2, I have a lot of empty hangers also! I gain satisfaction looking at them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264511 Wed, 25 May 2022 17:17:45 +0000 cat2 2264511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! Now you can do a closet review, see if there are any gaps, and then fill them in with well selected pieces. I am still at the closet bulging stage, from having pieces to meet business, business casual and casual dress codes, but by counting empty hangers can tell I have been making progress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264505 Wed, 25 May 2022 16:52:11 +0000 Irina 2264505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Jenni, what a great achievement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264502 Wed, 25 May 2022 16:28:12 +0000 RobinF 2264502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! What a good feeling to be achieving your goals.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264491 Wed, 25 May 2022 15:00:55 +0000 bella 2264491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regardless of how you count, that's pretty remarkable! Since this was a goal of yours, well-done! Give yourself a big pat on the back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264487 Wed, 25 May 2022 14:50:52 +0000 Bonnie 2264487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! I've been on a similar path and although I have done well, I'm still a work in progress. It's inspiring to see your goal reached! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264486 Wed, 25 May 2022 14:46:41 +0000 Suz 2264486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, <b>Jenni!</b> That's got to be a good feeling. You worked hard and showed great dedication in reaching this goal and you did it the tough way --- while still wearing most of your clothes to a point that felt ethical to you (having made the original purchase) rather than just tossing them all in the bag and saying goodbye, willy nilly, which is a much easier way to whittle a wardrobe!&nbsp;</p> <p>It might take a little while at this number of items to determine if it's more or less than you need. Lifestyle changes often result in a smaller or bigger wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264478 Wed, 25 May 2022 14:21:32 +0000 Angie 2264478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats with the excellent result of your conscientious plan! A good feeling to be organized and streamlined.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264473 Wed, 25 May 2022 14:03:52 +0000 Anonymous 2264473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;COngratulations. &nbsp;Yes, you need a new goal if the 250 works for you. Maybe you can play in your closet and create new outfits from what you have. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264466 Wed, 25 May 2022 12:44:21 +0000 CarolS 2264466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on sticking with the plan and reaching your goal, Jenni! </p> <p>I guess the question of whether you set another goal depends on how 150 pieces feels and works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264453 Wed, 25 May 2022 09:45:23 +0000 Star (Lise) 2264453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done!&nbsp; I know this was important for you, like it is for me.&nbsp; You inspire me that it is possible.&nbsp; My golden number is also 150, although excluding shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264452 Wed, 25 May 2022 09:43:46 +0000 rachylou 2264452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s amazing, Jenni! Really well done! I do admire how conscientiously you approached this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264448 Wed, 25 May 2022 08:58:04 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jessikams Bijou Sal and Cardiff girl! I feel the wardrobe is still a tiny bit too big but not by much. So if I made a new goal maybe a relatively easy one like 10 more pieces down? Looking at my lists almost all autumn/winter/spring tops have already been worn 30 times, 9 out of 12 pants have ( and the other 3 were only bought 2021 or 22), most of the jackets and jumpers have. Not so much the skirts and dresses so I will try to wear those but it is not natural for me. Shoes still have a few pairs that are too high, not as many as before.<br /> Many summer clothes are well worn also. Those that are not are mostly newer or are dresses.<br /> I guess just keep using the same strategies? They’re working? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264437 Wed, 25 May 2022 07:24:50 +0000 Cardiff girl 2264437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Jen!This &nbsp;is fantastic.As a fellow wardrobe hoarder l know how hard this can be so well done you.As for a new goal,what did you have in mind? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264436 Wed, 25 May 2022 07:22:59 +0000 Sal 2264436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Jenni - that's fabulous!!&nbsp; I agree a very sustainable and interesting journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In terms of a new goal&nbsp; - I guess it depends what you want based on your direction.&nbsp; You could join me on the one in, one out team! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264428 Wed, 25 May 2022 06:18:45 +0000 Bijou 2264428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, I have been inspired by your journey and resolve to wear out items and the discipline you have shown to your wardrobe (especially shoe) additions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264424 Wed, 25 May 2022 05:52:15 +0000 Jessikams 2264424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! How do you feel about your current wardrobe size? Feels manageable, too little, still too big..? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reached-a-goal-150-pieces#post-2264418 Wed, 25 May 2022 05:27:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fabbers, well after over 5 years of trying I have winnowed my wardrobe down to 150 pieces from the 200 I started with. I know we all count (that is if we count, some do some don’t) differently- like I don’t count bags because except for special occasions like weddings I use the same one every day. When it dies after a few years I buy a different one. I count tops, bottoms, toppers, dresses and shoes. I don’t count underwear or swimsuits or gear- which I don’t have much of, just a couple old t-shirts and leggings.<br /> I feel I have done this pretty sustainably as for 5 years I have also been working on wearing everything at least 30 times before considering editing it out.<br /> The Fabbers who have followed my travails with this know that I used to keep too much that I wasn’t wearing- partly due to my “deep wide sentimental streak” as described by one kind Fabber!<br /> This year have edited out 5 items so far, all at over 30 wears, and put another 4 in dress-ups. Brought 7 in: 2 were gifts.<br /> Thought I would share!<br /> Should I make a new goal?! </p>