https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1681659 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:22:35 +0000 Gigi 1681659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your thought process, Caro--it helps all of us grow.</p> <p>I loved your comment about how due to the hot summer weather you have to make sure that your items are standalones. That is very helpful to me. I have been bored with a lot of my summer wardrobe, and I see now that this is why. I need to make sure that every summer item I buy is distinctive, because I will be wearing fewer items. It's easy to get into the mindset that simpler is better because the item will go with a lot of things, but simple isn't better if it becomes boring.</p> <p>I also liked your comment about placeholders. I am getting to that point too. I just make do with what is in my closet, even if it doesn't bring me 100% happiness. The right supporting piece will come along eventually! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1681627 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:17:52 +0000 Caro in Oz 1681627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Tanya</b>. &nbsp;I know how easy it is to be swayed too That's where having the data helped me. I saw that so many of the things I bought on impulse either didn't fit with the overall concept I was aiming for or weren't good enough in some other way like fit or colour etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1681403 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 15:09:39 +0000 Tanya 1681403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, I am late here, but simply had to comment as I blown away by both your post and all the wise comments.&nbsp;&nbsp; I am really inspired and will have to re-reread everything multiple times to slowly digest and hopefully absorb it.<br />I have decided to seriously focus on "fewer but better" starting from the upcoming season - I have been deciding it in the past too but always have been swayed by all the pretties in the stores. Yous insight about wanting to love everything has been very helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1681224 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:48:09 +0000 Caro in Oz 1681224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Elizabeth P</b> - I agreeing the setting up &amp; particularly the thought that went into it was the hard part &amp; even then mine was tweeked several times before I was happy enough with it I forgot to add that I also keep an eye on the most worn &amp; least worn items in SB. It's been really helpful to check those items - if they are evening or really dressy then that's not a problem but if they are casual items then I take a closer look. Wish we could grab a coffee &amp; chat about it some more :)&nbsp;<br /><b>Beth Ann </b>- the same thing was happening to me. My outfits were fine &amp; I always had something nice to wear but they weren't inspiring me. That's why I decided to record how I felt in an outfit &amp; then later how I would have changed it to be "better". Once I started asking the right questions (for me) this process produced results very quickly. It stopped me settling for generic things &amp; made me home in on what I really wanted to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1681094 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 17:15:16 +0000 Beth Ann 1681094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your experience, Caro. &nbsp;I've not tracked formally, although I do control my wears through the creation of mini capsules.</p> <p>I'm finding that, largely because of the difficulties of shopping at a size 14 on a limited budget, I end up with a lot of 7s (pretty good, but not great) in my closet -- particularly tops and sweaters. &nbsp;I also hold on to items that were once in heavy rotation, but are now either not holding my interest, or are "almost" worn out (80% wear --- when you start looking for a replacement). &nbsp;<b>How do you decide when to part with items?</b></p> <p>I feel like I have lots to learn about creating a more personalized wardrobe, with higher quality garments. &nbsp;I have done better recently at added some unique jewelry, and a few prints and pairs of footwear that are more my "personal" style, rather than just what's available in the stores. &nbsp;Do you have some items that are the "core" of your style persona? &nbsp;</p> <p>And yes, YLF is a safe place to announce that you find enjoyment in your clothing. &nbsp;An appreciation of beauty, wherever you find it, nourishes the soul. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1681012 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:10:24 +0000 Elizabeth P 1681012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Caro!&nbsp; I really appreciate the time you took to respond so thoroughly to my question.</p> <p>I put my outfits into categories that are "spring - work" and "spring - casual" "spring - going out" etc, so I organize in a very different way.&nbsp; I'll have to think about how my system can be adapted to analyze a bit more, because you have inspired me and I think there would be a lot of value in it for me.&nbsp; I think for me it'll be coming up with tags for the notes.&nbsp; Like any database, I need to think these through before I start, which is the hard part!</p> <p>I do make a note if I get a "killer" from Angie :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1680939 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 04:06:09 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Elizabeth P</b> I don't use key words in that way but I do put all the outfits that I want to repeat in their own sub-groups in the Looks folder. This folder also has seperate sub-groups for fails, high summer, cool temperate, warm temperate, winter etc. I also have outfits under travel, yoga etc. So in essence I've made my own key word sub-groups in these folders. I have a folder of outfits that are my go to outfits for most occasions in my life. Some of these outfits are copied across various groups - but that is easy to do in SB - the clone outfit option. <br />My JPW assessment consists of several questions from was the outfit appropriate for the weather to what would I have changed about it to make it better. I also give a lot of weight to how the outfit felt - both for fit &amp; comfort but also for whether it was the best way of presenting myself for that occasion. Now that I've refined it I have 6 -8 questions some of which may not be answered for every outfit - if the outfit was appropriate for the weather say I don't note that. I now concentrate on either the outright negatives or on how I could improve the outfit (I'm talking about tweeks not a completely different outfit). <br />I'm about to change the way I record things now. For me there is no more need to record everything. I've learned that whatever I spend on lounging wear is okay because I wear these clothes every day &amp; keep the capsule small. My cashmere items are down under the $5 CPW &amp; they have much more life in them so I'm happy &amp; I'm even happier about the JPW they have given me. Jeans are the same as are booties/boots. I've also learned my dressy capsule can now be much smaller than most because I don't mind repeats &amp; my lifestyle has changes &amp; I don't need as much. So now I'm relaxing everything a little &amp; concentrating on buying as well as I can. I keep up the CPW but I'll only record JPW for new items if they are a new look or style for me.<br />If you have any other questions please ask away :)</p> <p>To <b>everyone</b> who responded thank you so much you are such a wonderful, intelligent &amp; thoughtful group </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1680859 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 01:47:22 +0000 Elizabeth P 1680859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, do you use key words in your stylebook notes, that you can then use to search?&nbsp;&nbsp; This is where I struggle to use it.&nbsp; I'd like to be able to pull out all the outfits I loved and think about why.&nbsp; I guess the thing is remembering to make those notes, and be consistent with however you describe your feelings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1680806 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:33:42 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Believe me I know <b>Aida</b> - I'm older than you &amp; feel I'm just coming to grips with it :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1680805 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:32:38 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b> This is exactly the sort of questioning I did. Comparisons like why do I wear these jeans a lot &amp; those ones not so much were helpful &amp; sometimes the differences were not obvious. Another thought that helped me was, the whole outfit is as important as having the right essentials. I know jeans are an essential in my wardrobe BUT if I don't have tops that feel right or shoes that feel current then I'm never going to feel fab in the jeans. This is where thinking in outfits came in </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/3#post-1680802 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:25:07 +0000 Aida 1680802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Caro </b>I think it's a matter of getting my brain to that point of acceptance. It's quite stubborn sometimes, that brain </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680800 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:22:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Helen11</b> :)<br /><b>Aida</b> ikwy(&amp;Denise)m but for me there are always "better" outfits - the ones I LOVE to wear - so fewer &amp; better makes sense for me :)<br />It is a process for sure <b>Marilyn</b>&nbsp;but so worth it :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680798 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:19:05 +0000 Suz 1680798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Denise</b>, this is why I love travel, too. But even there, I find that I repeat favourite outfits -- because I tend to do the same types of activities when I travel and enjoy certain combinations the most for those activities. (So, this dress, with these shoes, topper, clutch, earrings; that skirt with that top and those shoes, etc. Like Outfit A and Outfit B and C for X activity, and outfits D and E for Y activity -- and so on.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I'm going to come at this the opposite way. I'm going to look at the items that are instant and (in some cases) lasting workhorses. What makes me love them (or at least wear them) so much. Most of my workhorses are actually wardrobe essentials but I tend to get a lot of JPW from some of my essentials; I know that is not true for all. I also get JPW from some statement items, of course, and some of them are equal workhorses.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway...I think I might get at the kinds of questions I should pose to myself about purchases by looking very hard at what I wear All. The. Time. Or what I wear &nbsp;-- or want to wear -- all the time when I am doing X activity, even if X activity only happens for me 4 times a year -- i still need to dress for it, and thinking about what I love love love for that activity should give me some clues about how I should continue to spend my $$.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks again, <b>Caro</b>, for this enlightening conversation.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680784 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:45:02 +0000 Marilyn 1680784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insight, Caro.&nbsp; The putting outfits together once you bring items home resonates with me.&nbsp; I've been taking Angie's advice and doing sessions where I pull out everything I think will go with the piece and try, try, try.&nbsp; Yes, it's work but so worth it.&nbsp; And also, I'm learning why some combinations work and some don't.&nbsp; It's a process for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680769 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:23:43 +0000 Aida 1680769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, this describes EXACTLY how I feel about repeats! I just didn't realize it until you wrote it:</p> <p><i>I too like repeating outfits that have high JPW. But -- I feel guilty<br /> for repeating them! Maybe guilty is the wrong word -- maybe lazy is<br /> more like it. Like, I have so many clothes, what am I doing repeating<br /> the same thing I wore last week.</p> <p></i></p> <p>Need to mull that over a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680447 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:17:01 +0000 Helen11 1680447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, Caro, for starting this great thread, and for answering all these questions, too. Much appreciated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680398 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:35:37 +0000 Lyn D. 1680398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank-you Caro- I use Stylebook and will try this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680369 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:27:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Astrid</b> Good idea, sometimes going through the things we aren't wearing &amp; understanding why can be really helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680368 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:25:09 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lyn D</b> I started off with a rating out of 10 but that didn't help with buying new stuff so I developed a series of questions to do with how I want to look &amp; wearability of my clothes from fit to fabric. I sat &amp; thought about what was important to me &amp; came up with some initial questions but they developed/changed over time. I have it all in the Stylebook notes with the "look" which is the individual pieces that make up the look (the ones that go in the calendar).</p> <p>I remember that post <b>Denise</b> - your percentages really resonated with me. It's wonderful that you are travelling more &amp; consequently wearing the clothes you love I hear you on repeat outfits but for me at least I'd rather wear the same fab outfit than have a change for the sake of it. I've found that too much mixing &amp; matching does nothing for me except create confusion. There are always one or two "best" tops for any bottom &amp; with a change of jacket &amp; footwear no-one knows if I'm repeating them :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680367 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:15:40 +0000 Astrid 1680367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this thread! I only have time for a quick reply right now, I need to come back this evening. Just let me say, maybe I need to do this too. Lately I realized that I'm wearing very few of my clothes right now, I'm at a point again where I feel like I have very few options. My taste hasn't changed that much though... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680364 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:06:59 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>smittie</b> yes it is like Angie's happiness factor measuring it is a little less intuitive for me. I agree that having a grip on your style is very helpful in preventing too many of those oops I thought I loved it items :)</p> <p><b>Kiwigirl/Sally </b>I agree<b></b>&nbsp;we do need more trans-seasonal clothes but this time last year I was desperate for a new winter coat - it was so cold :)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suz</b> me too - except I forgot about summer too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes <b>Aida</b> it is such a personal thing - like our clothing choices themselves. I'm still tinkering with the weighting - It does vary depending on the types of clothes. Aren't the responses amazing - such an intelligent, thoughtful group - but you knew that :)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>shevia</b> - good luck with the reorg, hope the JPW helps :)<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680360 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:00:31 +0000 CocoLion 1680360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing Caro. &nbsp;I have not been able to pay the attention I would like, to the management side of my wardrobe, but I think we all need to from time to time. &nbsp;</p> <p>I really hear you on the joy per wear factor. &nbsp;This is everything to me. &nbsp;And thanks for coining that term JPW. &nbsp;I am going to use it.</p> <p>I too like repeating outfits that have high JPW. &nbsp;But -- I feel guilty for repeating them! &nbsp;Maybe guilty is the wrong word -- maybe lazy is more like it. &nbsp;Like, I have so many clothes, what am I doing repeating the same thing I wore last week.</p> <p>I think you're on to something when you talk about the what do you want to wear categories (your reply to Suz above). &nbsp;For me it's my casual clothes in the a.m, mostly jeans and tees which is my version of loungewear. &nbsp;In the summer I work a lot, in a uniform so maybe once a week I have a reason to dress smart casually, at best. &nbsp;Then, once every two months I might have a few days of smart casual when I get out of town. &nbsp;In the winter I have less uniform more outfits to create, so even though summer is my dominant season, I don't have the same opportunity to dress smart casually.</p> <p>I have, during the past year, put more of my resources towards travel. &nbsp;It just occurred to me that one of the things I love about travel, is I get to wear the kinds of clothes I love. &nbsp;I can get out of the jeans and tee loungewear/uniform rut.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-analytical-wardrobe-epiphany">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-epiphany</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680355 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:45:01 +0000 Lyn D. 1680355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did I miss it Caro but how do you actually score your JPW?<br />Do you write it down or note it some way in the Stylebook app? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680352 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:35:22 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right <b>Amy</b> I think you can do this in whatever way suits you - it doesn't have to be formal it could just be a notebook or your calendar. T's really just to listen &amp; see what it is you love to wear &amp; what you actually wear :)</p> <p><b>Gingko</b> It was &amp; still is interesting to note&nbsp;the differences between the&nbsp;<b></b>reality<b></b>&nbsp;of how I look(ed) &amp; inspirational looks or ideas. The discrepancies weren't to do with my body not being "model-like" or me being older or any of those things I thought it might be. The differences were really practical &amp; therefore changeable. Like quality, fit, the right colours, attention to the outfit as a whole &amp; as a way of presenting myself.</p> <p><b>RobinF</b> If you are a numbers person you have a head start It felt overwhelming to me too but I'm so glad I did it - it was the set up that was the hard part after that it was just part of my routine :)</p> <p>Hi <b>Firecracker </b>glad you found some useful info :)</p> <p><b>skylurker&nbsp;</b>So glad it has given you something solid to work from too.&nbsp;I thi<b></b>nk I went through everything you did The climate, how little I wore everything &amp; especially undervaluing the workhorses in my wardrobe :)<b></b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680351 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:17:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely to hear from you too <b>Vix</b>.&nbsp;Yes it certainly is&nbsp;a gradual process &amp; I did go through a few "run out and buy all the things and then wonder why you don't like what you're wearing" moments :)&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Have you figured out a way to reduce/eliminate "GPLWDTLI" -- Guilt Per Low Wear Due to Loser Items? If so please share! &nbsp;</i>I HAVE!!! Through tracking I gained clarity on what I <b></b>actually<b></b> needed in my wardrobe. This led to buying far less because there is a lot of stuff out there that isn't what I'm looking for &amp; I don't need to buy everything I see &amp; like. &nbsp;It also led to a higher percentage of successes. So when the inevitable happened - like your shoe scenario - I was able to re-coup what I could &amp; move on. I did the best I could &amp; it isn't my fault that I can't tell if the shoe is comfortable until it is too late.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for the validation about beautiful clothes :)</p> <p>JAileen<b>&nbsp;</b>I love your comment about much worn clothes feeling like old friends The point about making outfits is so important. It's even more important in Aust. as we have very poor return policies compared to you.</p> <p>Thanks <b>Ledonna N&nbsp;</b>:)</p> <p>Hi&nbsp;<b>shedev&nbsp;</b>my fellow shoe &amp; boot lover :)<br /><i>JPW is a little trickier to nail down. Some of the things that I would consider are being true to my persona, adopting trends to my persona, comfort in fabric, comfort for weather. cohesiveness between casual and dressy items.&nbsp;</i>I agree it is tricky but well worth it imo. Everyone of your points are important for me too.</p> <p><b>Angie</b> - yes, things change from season to season as in dresses for high summer but not so much for the rest of the year. They also change from year to year - the snakeskin booties I bought that worn on high rotation for a few months in 2013 (autumn/winter/early spring) then not so much. They cost me $A220 with shipping &amp; the CPW is currently $4. They are still in perfect condition &amp; I've kept them but I have moved on to other booties I've noticed that I do this with my wardrobe. I have an intense period of wear then not so much. In the past I kept everything because they were still "good" now I let them go if I'm truly over them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680333 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 03:57:28 +0000 Suz 1680333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro. This is so great. Thanks. Our needs are a bit different but I have often been tempted to go this route. More distinction between capsules. It could work well for me. I'll be back too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680255 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 01:03:09 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be back :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680254 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 01:02:44 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>&nbsp;Suz&nbsp;</b><b></b><b></b><b></b>&nbsp;- It's a long story with lots of twists &amp; turns As briefly as possible:<br />For my casual clothes the hardest thing was the what do I really want to wear question - I went to &amp; fro between groups like&nbsp;house clothes &amp; dressy casual; lounging &amp; house clothes; just lounging &amp; going out clothes. The distinctions were important because at the time I wouldn't go out in my house clothes. I discovered things like I hated having to get changed before I went out &amp; like you needed cosy knit type garments rather than jackets inside in winter. Once I realised I only needed going out clothes &amp; lounging (which are pre-shower &amp; end of day only) then I could start working on the specifics.<br />My going out clothes were fine but not my lounging ones. I'd really skimped on quality in this capsule so given that one of my realisations was I loved nice fabric it was clear why I never felt fab.<br />So only good quality fabric blends of cashmere, cotton &amp; cashmere, silk &amp; linen. Or poly/viscose blended with the above.<br />Then I thought about style, comfort &amp; practicality - probably in that order I have four outfits in my deep winter lounging capsule now <ul> <li>x2 cashmere/cotton lounge pants, grey &amp; navy.</li> <li>x2 cashmere hoodies - grey &amp; navy (I wear these to yoga too)</li> <li>x2 pairs of Uniqlo slim stretchy pants, navy &amp; navy/olive check</li> <li>x2 tunic style tops, olive &amp; brick red they are shaped at the waist with kangaroo pockets they are a smooth, warm interlock cotton blend.</li> </ul> I also have under-pieces in x2 navy &amp; x2 olive stripe, olive, navy floral &amp; grey. They are all cotton - different weights - or heat-tech, washable &amp; easy to care for too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680237 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:31:52 +0000 Suz 1680237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, thank you for that insight -- how you feel when you put it on, how you feel at the end of the day. I am pondering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrutiny-improves-performance---it-really-does/page/2#post-1680236 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:29:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1680236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helen11</b>- I wouldn't have believed the CPW without the tracking it is a great feeling to "justify" a purchase that way. I do have other things that have a much higher CPW that I love more than my Birks :)&nbsp;<br />Thanks <b>Chris987 </b>:)<b></b><br /><b>Elizabeth P&nbsp;</b>- it took me a long time to track in this way so please don't get discouraged -&nbsp;I think frustration is a good thing - without it nothing would change :)&nbsp;I'm happy to answer any questions you have about Stylebook but for me it was just a tracking device. The insights I gained were mostly due to asking myself questions about how I felt in my outfits. Sure I needed the data for CPW - but low CPW is not the most important thing for me. I wanted that balance between CPW &amp; JPW between the practical &amp; the inspirational. I wanted them all to come together for my wardrobe &amp; my outfits in a way that felt like me. So I can't tell you how important some introspection was for me. What are my goals for my wardrobe? What are the most important things I need from my clothes? If I'm feeling less than par emotionally or physically which outfits make me feel better? These are the sorts of questions I started asking myself (your questions might be very different). If you want some advice (please ignore if you don't) I would suggest starting with noting how you feel in your outfits at the beginning &amp; end of the day. Just note down a few words. If there is a big discrepancy then look at what went wrong.&nbsp;<br /><b>anne&nbsp;</b>- ikwym about what we wear when it's "just family". I really flipped my thinking on that to it's family - they are the most important people in my life. &nbsp;It was a shock to realise my feeling was a similar to the "I'm <b>just</b> a housewife" of my mothers generation which made me feel sad for my mum.</p>