https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:50:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1971859 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:18:48 +0000 cheryl 1971859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like shevia i thrift as a hobby so i won't be joining you but i will cheer you all on from the sidelines </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1971751 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Momo 1971751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this ! I am in !<br /> I have not purchased any new clothing or accessories since the second week in September (ok not totally true I did get a backpack at target that was cool and on clearance for 8.98)<br /> I am discovering how fun it is to see what I already own!<br /> But I am afraid my resistance is wearing down so this is perfect !<br /> Thank you and count me in </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970923 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:16:05 +0000 Sal 1970923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a thought yesterday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am going to shop my closet for jewelry and accessories and wear one each day.</p> <p>It might be as simple as a different ring, but I want to wear my earrings, bracelets and necklaces more.&nbsp; I don't wear many scarves at this time of the year but I have one or two that I like and should try.</p> <p>I will wear at least one accessory (outside wedding band, shoes, handbag and glasses - I wear all these things everyday)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970903 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:43:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1970903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TG, LOL @ your dash to the mall. I’m receiving a couple things I ordered just under the wire. </p> <p>Hi Moonbeam! Welcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970850 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:07:54 +0000 Carla 1970850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the same boat as nemosmom. The recent edit cleaned my closet of some emotional baggage, and I'm figuring out my style direction (feeling a desire to change things up but having trouble articulating the new direction.) In the mean time, I'm quite happy playing with my smallish collection of clothes. So, I'm in - with the proviso that I might shop on the 20th when I have a trip to the Big City. A pair of bootcuts/flares and a plaid blanket scarf are on my shopping list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970799 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:14:34 +0000 Helena 1970799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 90% in for this - I do have a couple of items I legitimately need and hoped to take advantage of November sales - winter boots (or pay to have my current ones reburbished as they look terrible) and a (preferably red) parka - but beyond that I've refreshed quite a bit this fall so it would do me good to take a break from shopping and focus on wearing! I'm also including makeup in this challenge for myself as I've gone bit makeup-crazy lately too. Great idea! *runs to mall today to beat the deadline* lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970797 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:01:03 +0000 DeAnna 1970797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just did a huge closet edit and I have purchased some things I am going to need. Now I just want to wear what I have, I'm all in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970567 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:47:21 +0000 Mainelady 1970567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. When I edited my closets, I kept the items that fit and I really think I will wear, so now is a good time to do a test run. If I run into temptation, I might put an item on a holiday wish list and see if it still a want in early December. Thanks for suggesting the challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970437 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:53:42 +0000 moonbeam 1970437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brand new member here. I’m definitely in! I have enough clothes for several people and I don’t think I have any real needs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970423 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:12:09 +0000 Jenn 1970423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in, with the exception that I need a pair of black booties (I returned the Rollies). I have three pairs coming today to try, but if none of those work out, the search might extend into November. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970330 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:34:46 +0000 Anonymous 1970330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH! &nbsp;You know how I am going to implement this challenge! &nbsp;I'm going to pull out my gorgeous scarfs and practice outfit creation. &nbsp;I'll be combining your challenge with <b>Katerina</b>'s challenge. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970090 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:26:40 +0000 Kaelyn 1970090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm definitely in--I just bought what I plan on being my last purchases of 2018.&nbsp; I think my personal rule is going to be no shopping unless 1) it's from a thrift store (I'm looking for the perfect vest to punk-ify!), 2) it's a HEWI that's been on my list for years, or 3) I find the right hiking boots, because I need to buy some ASAP to break them in and train for my trips next year.&nbsp; I've been in a throw-on-whatever's-clean slump lately (although I did put together one absolutely killer outfit last week I'm proud of) and I want to be more intentional with my outfit choices, so this sounds like it'll help keep me on track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970051 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:22:28 +0000 RobinF 1970051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, tempting. I recently got rid of a bunch of stuff from my closet and I know I need some replacements but am not sure in what direction I want to go. This could help me to determine that and what I actually need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1970050 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:16:59 +0000 Jessikams 1970050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been”shopping my closet” to figure out which light-colored shoes I could use to scratch the white-boots itch. And I’m finding... I’m really not happy with any of my light colored shoes! (Mostly sneakers and they feel too casual for the look I want to create.). This is a worthwhile thing to learn, and it’s only because I’ve focused on this experiment. So thanks for the inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969937 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:42:02 +0000 LaPed 1969937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over at the blog Unfancy, Caroline recently posted about remixing current wardrobe pieces as a remedy for the shopping bug. Highly relevant, except for the 20% off promo code for the brand she's spotlighting! <a href="http://www.un-fancy.com/outfits-fall/fall-styling-five-ways-to-wear-a-button-down/" rel="nofollow">http://www.un-fancy.com/outfit.....tton-down/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969841 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:35:23 +0000 nemosmom 1969841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been combing Angie's blog archives in preparation for this challenge. I am starting from square one and feeling quite overwhelmed, so I am looking at basic stuff like style adjectives and how to create an outfit. It's been my default to just shop for a piece to complete a look, but then I end up blowing my budget and having a closet full of orphans... </p> <p>Anyway, I found this link helpful <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2011/01/04/save-money-by-spending-time-in-your-closet/">https://youlookfab.com/2011/01.....ur-closet/</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969734 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 14:09:15 +0000 JAileen 1969734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm...I think I can do it. I so enjoyed Jenn’s challenge. I had never done one before. Okay, I’m in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969728 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 13:36:10 +0000 LaPed 1969728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, I'm glad I seem disciplined! I filter out a lot of stuff that seems not-quite-right but I do tend to latch onto one or two very specific looks each season that I want to recreate or emulate in some way, then get caught up trying to find just the right elements.</p> <p>For better or worse, I default to online shopping as a way to stay away from social media. Subbing one bad habit for another. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969700 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:56:44 +0000 jussie 1969700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in :). Cutting out the “browsing-as-hobby” is something I’ve been working at too. You didn’t strike me as someone who did that actually La Ped- you always seem so intentional and well planned.<br /> My wardrobe is quite well stocked, so it’ll be a fun challenge to play with what I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969696 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:25:37 +0000 Style Fan 1969696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will cheer you on from the sidelines.&nbsp; I will be shopping from my suitcases (note plural).&nbsp; We are in Montreal starting November 8th for 5 weeks.&nbsp; I have a few things on my shopping list that I might buy if I find them there. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969695 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:20:37 +0000 Bijou 1969695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in - my recent closet edit made me realise I have a well stocked wardrobe and don't need to buy additional items. I have done the bulk of my spring / summer seasonal refresh already, so putting the brakes on spending and 'just looking' which can be dangerous seems like a great way to go.</p> <p>For me, I love the dresses in my closet and don't need more, so my focus will be to wear what I have and try to create some new and fresh combinations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969654 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 04:03:06 +0000 cindysmith 1969654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in! I need a hiatus after buying all those interview appropriate clothes, then getting offered a job at Old Navy and thinking I'd get to wear cute things, then accepting a job at a grocery store and having to buy a bunch of black stuff to wear while I'm at work.</p> <p>Side note: all black outfits will never NOT be "show blacks", the term we used to describe the dress code for working shows as a stagehand. Ugh.</p> <p>So yeah, I will try shopping my closet for a month. Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969626 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 02:59:28 +0000 Jaime 1969626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I am constantly "shopping" since I thrift as a hobby, but have not bought anything at a retail store in a while. But the idea of shopping my closet, regardless of new purchases, always gets my attention! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969618 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 02:19:36 +0000 Bonnie 1969618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not planning to shop in November so I may join in. I've got 3 new pairs of jeans and could use this challenge as an opportunity to style them for fall/winter weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969614 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 02:04:58 +0000 SarahD8 1969614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could definitely benefit from playing in my closet and styling items in different ways. I hope to participate in that part of the challenge, AFTER Nov 9 which is when I get back from a mega-intense annual work trip.</p> <p>I am not going to commit to not buying anything however. I have identified some wardrobe holes recently and have been slow about filling them. My mostly-secondhand shopping strategy doesn't lend itself very well to doing "a big shop" during defined periods.</p> <p>That said, I do have some concern about the constant headspace (and time!) that is taken up by shopping with this strategy. So, I am taking that part of the discussion here to heart, and pondering how I might change things in the medium to longer term.</p> <p>Thank you for starting this thread, La Ped! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november/page/2#post-1969613 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 02:01:25 +0000 Sal 1969613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure if I will be able to truly shop my closet as I like to complete my summer shopping in November and maybe buy something again in Feb in end of summer sales.....</p> <p>I will watch and cheer though!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november#post-1969611 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 01:27:15 +0000 Brooklyn 1969611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won’t be participating. I’ve only bought 2 items for Spring/Summer here and I’m in desperate need of some casual wear for summer. I find that my casual summer items wear out quickly because of the constant washing. So I am actually hoping November will turn up some possibilities. I am feeling very uninspired about summer at the moment.</p> <p>But I will watch with interest. My favourite posts are when people show different combinations or stylings of their existing wardrobe items. I wish there were more. Bring it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november#post-1969548 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 22:59:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1969548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We’ve been living out of suitcases for the past 2 weeks. Fall break ends Monday, so we’ll be back in Berlin &amp; back to our regular Berlin wardrobes. It will feel like so many options! I think the suitcase-shopping, especially since we packed for warm and chilly weather, and it’s been quite cool all week, so we’re each shopping half a suitcase, is a big part of why I’m tempted to buy stuff right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november#post-1969538 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 22:49:14 +0000 Christina F. 1969538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I loved Bali! Have fun, Jenni! </p> <p>La Ped, I don’t shop for clothes when I’m on vacation either. We have little space so we either buy consumables or I buy small things like postcards, jewelry, magnets, etc. I will be on the lookout for some holiday gifts. And a fan, as I said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shop-your-closet-challenge-for-november#post-1969534 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 22:44:02 +0000 DonnaF 1969534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good to me! My only exception will be if a couple pair of shoes long on my Wish List are marked down. </p>