https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:29:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1967224 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 06:11:16 +0000 Sal 1967224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is funny Rachy - I don't like tracking daily - but I am really enjoying having a wardrobe inventory spreadsheet and tracking my ins and outs.&nbsp; I think because it is a once a month/every three week job rather than a daily one.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Except for accidents I don't plan to exit any more items until the end of summer.&nbsp; I do have one pair of shoes on their very last legs but I can't quite bring myself to move them on...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1967211 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 03:12:37 +0000 rachylou 1967211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too like your breakdown of reasons with numbers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1967205 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 02:47:02 +0000 Sal 1967205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In total five more are definitely going.</p> <p>- skirt and dress from keep/ return post<br /> - black knit shell top - total workhorse that has worn out. Worn solidly all year for three years. Replaced with top from recycled boutique<br /> - tan flats - replaced with some new sandals. These have been useful but pointy toe is stubbed. Owned for four years.<br /> - stone bag. Another workhorse that has been worn out. Not replacing at this stage but maybe next year in Italy! Bought second hand four years ago online.</p> <p>I am trying to do one in- one out. It is working - and helping me maintain the size of my closet. </p> <p>I am sad to see these three pieces go but I can't complain about how they have worn and their usefulness to me.</p> <p>I have three or four summer items on my wish list - new hat, long sleeve cotton or linen shirt, light colour summer top - maybe mustard, maybe patterned?- and a wildcard if something leaps out at me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965186 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:46:43 +0000 Sal 1965186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joy - no regrets here.</p> <p>Jenn- my mistake with the bomber -&nbsp; I loved the print and had seen a few forum members wear their bombers so well - I saw one in a cheaper store and pounced on it.&nbsp; I estimate about 10-12 wears in total, two after my repairs but when I noted the extent of splitting I decided I could not repair it and it was not worth paying someone else to do so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965184 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:40:45 +0000 Jenn 1965184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So frustrating about that bomber! Your edits look like mine, just a few pieces at a time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965174 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:22:10 +0000 Anonymous 1965174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work, Sal. Your reasoning seems. Dry sound for these pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965163 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:05 +0000 Sal 1965163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Fashintern - I don't get many hand me downs (but I know the feeling from the odd gift- it is a tricky one)</p> <p>Our evenings can be cold at times - and our summer days can also be cold.&nbsp; NZ has a pretty erratic climate - and last year I rarely used my summer toppers whereas the year prior I rarely took them off!!&nbsp; We do have air conditioning at work and in shops - not in our home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965126 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 21:00:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1965126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you mention jackets to wear over dresses in the summer, do you mean for the AC, or are some of your summer days that cool? </p> <p>Good for you for passing along the hand-me-down. I tend to feel guilty about that, and other items given me that way too, so they pile up and weigh me down </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965096 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:13:47 +0000 Sal 1965096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all. I would add that I edit regularly - I have a pair f shoes and a top that I will pull out as soon as replaced. And I did recently edit a beanie and some more activewear. </p> <p>I am not sure I will replace the bomber exactly - I do want a black jacket to wear over two or three summer dresses or tops. I think black but it could be pewter or teal as well.....I don't tend to like denim jackets on me so that is not an easy option. My shopping wants at the moment are all shoes - loving the summer range!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965087 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:44:24 +0000 Anonymous 1965087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only two purchasing errors! &nbsp;YAY you. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry about the stripe. &nbsp;I hate when that happens. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965081 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:35:31 +0000 Suz 1965081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say you've done brilliantly! This is a nice tight edit. I share your frustration about lower quality items, though. Such a shame.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965070 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:12:07 +0000 Cardiff girl 1965070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree ,only 2 purchasing mistakes is a great.Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965061 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 16:53:58 +0000 Angie 1965061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICE, <b>Sal.</b> Well done. Nodding along with every edit. You are VERY sensible.&nbsp;</p> <p>Below par quality is sooooo annoying. Rotten luck. Hope you find a more suitable bomber soon.&nbsp;</p> <p>Onto to the questionable items.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965009 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:17:58 +0000 LaPed 1965009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that you've broken down your reasons and categorized accordingly. That's useful data. Only two purchasing mistakes is pretty good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965005 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:57:35 +0000 Anonymous 1965005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with Bijou! Your number of "mistake" purchases is enviable...way lower than mine. Sad about the bomber, so pretty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1965001 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:50:19 +0000 Bijou 1965001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am quite envious of you edit as it is so small and shows what a tight and well considered wardrobe you have. All of these items make complete sense about editing. </p> <p>You tried a black bomber and it worked for you, maybe it is time to buy one that will have more longevity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1964994 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:32:41 +0000 cindysmith 1964994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1964959 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:09:58 +0000 Jenni NZ 1964959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I'm so sorry about the bomber! That's sad. The hat is cute but I know what you mean about hats. I have 3 vintage hats that are hardly worn. I just shifted them into the new house, sigh. They will be more seen in the new wardrobe so I hope it may make me wear them. But I don't know.<br /> Otherwise... style shifts happen and wearing out is a good thing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1964953 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 09:30:01 +0000 Jessikams 1964953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 poor purchases isn’t so terrible. And the other stuff- style shifts, wear and tear- is inevitable!<br /> I have a newish tee that has a stubborn stain too. I hope to wear it through the season anyway as it will be used as a bottom layer only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/september-edit--picture-and-comments#post-1964950 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 08:58:40 +0000 Sal 1964950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I have been sorting out my closet and have edited out a few pieces. </p> <p><b>What is going out?</b></p> <p>1) Cotton floral dress (five years old).  In decent condition but too "girly" for me now - a mix of a tad short, fit and flare and floral.  To the thrift shop.</p> <p>2) Black and white tee dress (one year).  Love this but has a stain that I cannot remove.  Will become a rag as can't hand on.  Aside from the stain in fab condition.  Cross with myself!!</p> <p>3) Black Satin bomber - four months - my worst purchase in a while.  Seams are splitting all over and in very poor condition.  Have tried to repair but splitting again.  Unfortunately to landfill.</p> <p>4) Cognac tote - purchased four years ago second hand.  Have upgraded as showing lots of wear and no longer useable.  To landfill.</p> <p>5) Cream dressy tee.  Five Years.  Love the colour and sleeves about this top but length (at my widest hip) is unflattering.  In great condition.  To thrift shop. </p> <p>6) Black faux distressed tee - gift second hand.  Too RATE and off to the thrift shop.</p> <p>7) Black exercise crops - genie relaxed style.  Four years.  Worn out.  To rags.</p> <p>8) 1920s hat.  Never worn as brim does not allow me to see clearly......One year old.  To thrift shop</p> <p>Poor purchases = 2 (hat and bomber)<br /> Worn out = 2 (genie pants and bag)<br /> Style shift = 2 (cream top and floral dress)<br /> Messiness = 1 (striped dress)<br /> Unwanted hand me down = 1 (tee)</p> <p><b>Lessons</b></p> <p>I am not sure there is a trend here....There were two purchases that were careless...both were impulse buys.  I regret the bomber as I do like it a lot but Dotti your quality is variable..... </p> <p>I have about five pieces that I am unsure about. It is not fit issues more challenges around styling them, wearing them or whether they suit me.  But that will be a new post. </p> <p>Thanks Angie and all for the prompt.</p> <p>Comments are welcome. </p>