https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 18:11:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-536407 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:40:21 +0000 Mochi 536407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't been reading many of the SYC posts up till now because I was in an entirely different situation, badly needing to build up a wardrobe from nothing. Now, after this upcoming YLF meetup weekend in NYC, where I may or may not be doing some shopping, I feel it's safe to say I will want to get on some modified SYC plan. I think for me it would entail only buying clothes and shoes for springtime and beyond (or anything that can be used transitioning into spring). I can't say for sure, but I think it won't be hard to maintain this as I feel a lot of shopping fatigue just this past week--or maybe it's just a handful of pricey items that are adding up and giving me pause. I think everything I've bought was well-considered and will earn its place in my wardrobe; it's just that I can't keep this buying pace up, and don't feel the need to, either. (I don't think I've bought a lot, relatively, but for ME it is a sudden inflow of stuff!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-536401 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:57 +0000 modgrl 536401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa don't feel bad about cracking on shoes. You need comfortable footwear during your recovery. It is a necessity </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-536396 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:27:54 +0000 Lisa 536396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I cracked the first day of the month for a JCrew top and t-shirt. After going the entire month of Jan with no purchases I wanted to "treat" myself. I planned to get back on the SYC bandwagon until the YLF gathering in NYC. </p> <p>Then my feet started hurting in my new boots. And my foot is still (gosh yes still healing, it's a 6 month recovery) and I have NO tolerance for wearing my bright white running sneakers everyday anymore. I went to DSW with the goal to replace my uncomfortable black boots with new one's. And I was happy to find two pairs of boots that fit, that I purchased both. I'm sad I cracked on SYC but I am happy to have boots that are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-536204 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:56:39 +0000 kellygirl 536204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm permanently off the wagon. Going SYC makes me want to shop more! I think I need to implement some reverse psychology. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-536197 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:44:47 +0000 Mo 536197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, perhaps going the budget route would be more attainable for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-536126 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:11:02 +0000 goldenpig 536126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>D@mn you, Jason Wu! </p> <p>I'm hopeless </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535963 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:32:46 +0000 Mo 535963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks, Claire! Anything has got to be better than the loungewear and soon to be purged cast offs that I've been wearing for the last week. That's what I get for packing ahead of the curve I feel positively SCRUFFY. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535957 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:03 +0000 Anonymous 535957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popping in to say that I can't wait to see you (Mo) in layers, boots and a coat with snow in the background! What a change that will be!</p> <p>Hope your move goes smoothly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535945 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:09:35 +0000 celia 535945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was doing great until walking inside winners today and seing some nude pumps.When I asked for help to accessories the b44 dress someone mentioned some nude pumps and i realised that I have no pair of high heels.None,zero,none at all.<br /> So I bought the shoes.<br /> Technically speaking I am still SYC because I didn't buy any clothes,spent $50 wich is much less than I would have normally in this two months and I took care of a hole in my wardrobe.<br /> No more shopping for mama until April now. :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535941 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:02:13 +0000 missvee 535941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guilty secret - I actually like shopping my closet! Like Raven, I've found some nice pieces that weren't being worn, and I figured out that with a bit of alteration here and there, they could be winners again. So, I haven't actually bought any new clothes, but have spent money on alterations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535733 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:24:48 +0000 jenanded 535733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its change of season here and for me, this is when the best all year round pieces come out so I need to buy.... You CAN NOT hold me to this comment when I try and bluff you with the same excuse next month so I will try and be super creative with it lol... My (late) mum and I had a great rationalisation - you can't take anything with you when you're gone but you do get to wear one last outfit, one last time - so you would NEVER want to be unprepared! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535700 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:37 +0000 catgirl 535700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing terribly. Or let's just say I'm shopping someone else's budget. But on the good side, I'm checking things off my list like mad, and I just consigned a bunch more mediocre stuff that I was hanging onto for no good reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535693 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:55:12 +0000 Jewell 535693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wellll, I gave myself a $50 allowance for the Jason Wu for Target debut. I really only wanted the cat scarf ($20), but I included a thirty dollar cushion in case something "spoke" to me. I got the scarf and I used the rest to get the black pleated skirt which looks awesome with my skinny zebra belt. I've talked myself out of a number of impulsive purchases- feeling rather good about that. I've been itching to get back to the mall and spend the rest of my merchandise credits and gift cards, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535667 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:36:33 +0000 qfbrenda 535667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My budget is large this month because we have our regular monthly clothing budget + hubby's overtime we're splitting for fun money + we each get a bit of tax return to play with. It's all adding up to some great finds:</p> <p>bracelets and one pair of earrings I found in a local artsy town--goes along with my style epiphany of enjoying my combo loves of classic clothes and artsy jewelry</p> <p>3 dresses on the way from Gap</p> <p>red cropped denim jacket one the way that Angie suggested</p> <p>Fossil bag I'm planning on getting---a gray cross body </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535578 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:55 +0000 rae 535578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I felt really good this week! Getting more into my work outfits, so I'm not that tempted by casual clothes anymore - whew! Getting some pieces I really love for work has also shown me that I don't really need *that* many pieces - when I actually want to wear the stuff I have, I don't get bored as fast (what a concept, I know). </p> <p>I'm looking forward to another good purge, full documentation, and possibly a full SYC once all my current stuff arrives in the mail - Frye Julias, some new styles of Esprit pants, two Halogen skirts, and the BR gold button sweater jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535566 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:48 +0000 ironkurtin 535566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stinko. Anyone surprised?</p> <p>I am starting The Great White Quest for summer already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535563 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:16:41 +0000 Mander 535563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fell off the wagon for the most part, but I made a few ill-considered purchases and got annoyed with myself, so for the moment I have stopped buying anything. I'm still compulsively scouring ebay for things that I like, but I haven't bought anything for a while. At the moment I am just collecting things that appeal to me, and working on analyzing what I like about them.</p> <p>Since I cleared out the things in my closet that don't really fit, I have a lot less clutter in there. But this has also highlighted the fact that there are a number of holes in my wardrobe, and a lot of clothes that I keep because they are good enough in a pinch. They would allow me to become an "acceptably dressed nobody" but definitely a frumpy one.</p> <p>I think I'll try to keep my impulse shopping to a real minimum for a while, and work on making a more comprehensive list of things that need to be purchased or replaced. I've been thinking about spring and summer clothes, but really I should probably focus more on identifying missing winter items because it's likely to continue to be cold here for at least another month. And I realized the other day that I am desperately bored with black cardigans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535544 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:39 +0000 lyn* 535544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I think will use one of my switch outs - but I need to find something I want to switch in :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535536 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:23 +0000 Mo 535536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Raven! Sounds like a good starting place :)<br /> I am leaving some of my summer stuff behind as I move from FL next week. Purging is the hard part for me, especially if it's clothing that is still in decent condition. But I realize I won't need nearly the volume of warm weather items after my move, so I'm making the hard choices and leaving some perfectly fine pieces behind. </p> <p>Lyn, that is hard that your 30 don't all fit right! Are you allowing a switch out for poor fit or just going with it? </p> <p>Queen Mum, I understand the mentality behind 'allowing' yourself to shop due to the low price of the jacket. But good for you for sticking to your guns on the one a month! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535523 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:54 +0000 Raven 535523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very timely I'm seeing this post about shopping your closet. I have a serious addiction to "updating" my wardrobe every year with new pieces (some I need, most I don't ). I decided if I was going to be serious about saving money (and at least having the luxury of not running up my credit card debt to astronomical levels), I would do the following:<br /> Clean out my closet first of items that I don't wear or don't get excited about - this includes shoes (especially the ones' that hurt) - this has helped tremendously with keeping my closet tidy and seeing more of the pieces I've overlooked.<br /> Set aside any clothes that should be altered (or can be updated by altering). I've discovered that I get "new" clothes by changing my old ones - removing sleeves or sashes, shortening a jacket or mending something that's been worn to shreds.<br /> It's pretty cool in Chicago 9 months out of the year, so I'm mostly updating/altering my sweaters and wraps. Right now, I'm more interested in taking care of my pieces so they can last for the long haul and only replacing basics as needed<br /> Keep us posted on your progress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535522 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:03 +0000 Queen Mum 535522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>going strong and feeling good.<br /> Interesting though that after I scored my $16 jacket yesterday I was looking at boots at Macy's thinking "well, if I find a great price, it would be okay to grab them since my jacket was practically free"<br /> I had to remind myself of the commitment that I made to stick to one per month regardless of price or any other creative excuse I could come up with. I'm feeling really good and in control of my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535491 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:33:05 +0000 lyn* 535491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to do the 30 day thing; and so far, I'm okay - the annoying thing is that some of my items don't fit. Should have tried them all on first. Grr. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535471 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:09:29 +0000 Mo 535471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That itch is a real b*#^&amp;, isn't it?! Rationally we know we don't need more, but emotionally the want lingers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535469 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:08:02 +0000 modgrl 535469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I said I was in a hug your closet phase but that nagging itch for constant novelty just won't go away. I fell hard for the new cognac jacket I posted on Friday. I already wore it to work and I can tell it's going to be a well loved piece. I'm also going to the NYC meet up this weekend and I know I am going to want to buy something there! So that's Feb in a nutshell for me and we're only 25% of the way through! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-budget---midway-through-week-6#post-535457 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:28 +0000 Mo 535457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How are we doing? For those who fell off the wagon, are you back on with renewed determination? I am!!</p> <p>Those Frye boots should last me all season lol!! Funny thing, I wore them around the house that first day for opinions here and feel for the fit and then packed them up! So they are like a delayed present of sorts. Of course, today it's 79 here so I wouldn't be wearing them anyway, but it's weird to have my most awesome purchase of my life so far just tucked into a box right away! </p> <p>I have been tempted with both blue dresses and a blue top, but have refrained (or returned) so far. So it's just the boots as a black mark on my SYC record so far this year. I am feeling good. I will be moving in a week, and into cold weather at last, so my winter will begin in essence. I have plenty of cold weather gear that needs to be worn so I should be sitting pretty, closet-wise.</p> <p>How about you? </p>