https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:12:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951973 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:23:56 +0000 Bijou 1951973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say relax, the hard work of editing is done now enjoy your wardrobe and gradually find special pieces to increase your work clothes. Only add what you love. If you don't love it, don't buy it. Items must deserve a place in this very tight and exclusive club! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951905 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:33:24 +0000 unfrumped 1951905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super organizing! You seem to have a very streamlined wardrobe- I’d like to take some lessons.<br /> I could not get by with 2 pair of trousers, though! </p> <p>I’ve avoided doing an accurate item count for some time but might be up for it this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951883 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:44:39 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1951883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, impressive undertaking. Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951872 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:02:21 +0000 cheryl 1951872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your collection of bags! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951603 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:30:02 +0000 Jane 1951603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>Angie</b>, it does feel liberating. I have more head space to think better about future purchases.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am looking forward to keeping the finds up to date and current. Thank you for the guidance on it - I am understanding that function a bit better now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you <b>minnaheadsure</b>, the clear view is very good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951488 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:33:32 +0000 minnaheadsure 1951488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, it must be wonderful to have such a clear idea of what you have. great. love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951480 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:05:35 +0000 Angie 1951480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WELL DONE, <b>Jane.</b> That was a massive undertaking, and you've done the worst of it. Now all you have to do is keep up with the Finds part of your wardrobe as you add and edit. Easy. GOOD JOB.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some tips: <ul> <li>You can actually create Finds by using YLF - like with all your Boden items (see&nbsp;below).&nbsp;</li> <li>You can also&nbsp;borrow the photo&nbsp;from the online retailer and use it to&nbsp;create a custom Find on YLF (that way you don't need to take your own photos).&nbsp;</li> </ul> Doesn't the edit feel&nbsp;LIBERATING.</p> <p>You hit&nbsp;the nail on the head. You can stand to double your&nbsp;work&nbsp;wardrobe&nbsp;since you wear that most of the week. FUN :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951475 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:45:43 +0000 Jane 1951475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Lyn67. Good memory! Yes, I have the denim jacket with gems, and still love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951467 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:21:52 +0000 lyn67 1951467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I I looked twice and still didn't find the 3 casual jackets-hope you have kept denim with gems on?:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951427 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:33:17 +0000 Jane 1951427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>Barbara Diane</b>. Yes, there is a lot of black; there is also a lot of navy. I think it is largely a work thing I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you <b>Suz</b>. For work, I really enjoy wearing:</p> <p>CM striped dress and blazer<br />CM green knife pleated skirt<br />Black boat neck top, asymmetric skirt, silk statement scarf<br />Navy pin stripe dress</p> <p>I think this is a good place to start. But I would also like to wear more trousers.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenn</b>, thank you for the tip on how to record counts. I might try this. I would like to start wearing more trousers, but I find them tough to shop for. &nbsp;The length needs to work for both heels and flats, the need to be machine washable. I think I look better in skirts and dresses; but also easier to shop. Clearing out is emotional; I wish you well with your clear out.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you <b>Sterling</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you <b>Smittie</b>. I didn't realise I was doing a closet edit either! Your comment on pants and sweaters is interesting. I think I find higher numbers distracting and frustrating. For work statement tops with trousers would be very welcome. Coloured / matched sets of jackets / skirts would be interesting to explore. Holes are in work trousers. For home, I would like to make the green dress more for cooler seasons.</p> <p><b>Cardiff Girl,</b> for casual, I tend to overlap. So I wore the mustard blouse with black jeans yesterday for dinner with friends; and yesterday I wore CM culottes with a t shirt, fake pink birdies and blush bag. Looking forward to your help!</p> <p>Thank you<b> Jenni.</b> As Jenn says, edits = emotions! I think you are wise to say those words clothes with 'suit and love'.</p> <p>Thank you <b>Jussie. </b>Yes, i am short of trousers. Those colours sound super. I am slightly concerned about lighter colours on my bottom half. </p> <p><b>Jessikams,</b> it is a good feeling. A relief actually. I have spent time studying and this feels like the thinking I should have done had I had the head space. </p> <p><b>Sal,</b> yes, this is it except for scarfs (10?); jeans (2); gear (10); one puffa; one outer jacket, one jumper, one top; wedding dress; ski salapettes and jacket. Yes, I think some observations would be useful over the next few weeks would be a very good thing. Great memory!</p> <p><b>Rachylou,</b> a lot of clearing out. Everything that didn't work. Went. Emotional! I have two pairs of jeans! Black and blue. I did have a lovely green pair, but I spilt bleach on them (sob)</p> <p><b>Joy,</b> thank you, I think this thinking on how to present myself, especially at home would be helpful. For casual, it is generally jeans and a blouse, but also CM striped dress, green dress, velvet skirt and t shirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951406 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:51:24 +0000 Anonymous 1951406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fab work wardrobe. You may want to think how you want to present yourself moving foreword before adding to this collection. Do you have casual items? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951391 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:46:32 +0000 rachylou 1951391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Jane! How much did you clear out?! My first thought is... do you want a pair of jeans? Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951386 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:35:16 +0000 Sal 1951386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Jane!!</p> <p>Aside from the jeans, scarfs, gear is this your entire wardrobe?&nbsp; It looks fab for work - with lots of skirts and dress options - I think the size looks right as long as all the components work together well.</p> <p>I would probably observe over the next few weeks - what do you love, what gaps do you have, what is uncomfortable etc..&nbsp; And maybe then look for the gaps as you move into a new season.&nbsp; Ie you love a blouse but don't have the right skirt, or you really are longing for a blush blouse.</p> <p>I know you have a formal dress code at work and working in London you have great coats and bags options (essential!!)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951374 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:44:42 +0000 Jessikams 1951374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you have done so much work on this, congratulations! It must be wonderful to have such a clear idea of what you have, instead of a feeling of things lurking in boxes..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951370 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:27:18 +0000 jussie 1951370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a fantastic effort. Your wardrobe looks like it’s already in a pretty good place. Great coat collection.<br /> I know you wear dresses for work quite a bit, so that reduces your need for trousers presumably. Still, you seem a little short of trousers? Maybe a pair of on trend wide legs? But then again if you simply don’t wear trousers much then I guess there really is no need.<br /> Also perhaps it would be fun to add some lighter coloured items in the dress, skirt and jacket categories? I know you have some brights but I mean lights like oatmeal, baby blue, blush, beige. Things that will work nicely with your colouring I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951355 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:22:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 1951355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Jane! Such hard work. I have been trying to edit and have removed 25 things since March but still have way, way more than this. This looks very tight and a small wardrobe. If you are now sure this is all items you are properly wearing that is a huge accomplishment and I hope for you that future buying will be able to be of what really suits you and what you love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951354 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:17:57 +0000 Cardiff girl 1951354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My immediate thoughts when looking at this were ,that's not a lot of clothes and where are your leisure items?These clothes would not cover me for holidays,walking etc..l think that if it were me I would want to look at that.But don't worry Jane I look forward to helping you refresh your wardrobe when we meet up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951345 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:33:39 +0000 Anonymous 1951345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I’m seeing here is a wardrobe suitable to a working person who loves dresses and skirts! I didn’t realize you were doing a closet edit! </p> <p>I think you could expand your tops collection, if you wanted. You could add some “carefully curated” statement tops. </p> <p>You could also try doing coloured matched sets of jacket/skirt combos.</p> <p>I’m going to carefully analyze your numbers to see if they would work for me. I am a low-numbers gal.</p> <p>Are you satisfied with the numbers here? So you see areas where you have holes?</p> <p>I have a similar sized wardrobe but am heavier on pants and sweaters, and lighter on jackets, skirts, and dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951339 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:33:09 +0000 Anonymous 1951339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Jane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951335 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:25:15 +0000 Jenn 1951335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love seeing everything laid out like this! You could literally just print out the grids and make tally marks on the photos if you wanted to do wear counts. It seems like your wardrobe is quite trim, and you know what you wear after this clearout, though. Do the numbers match your perception of what you enjoy wearing? Do you instinctively reach for skirts and dresses more often than trousers?</p> <p>We are doing a massive clearout at my house in preparation for moving next year and I am surprised at how emotionally exhausting it can be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951330 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:01:37 +0000 Suz 1951330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like a massive clear out, Jane -- congratulations!&nbsp;</p> <p>You really seem to use bags as a pop of colour/ interest. Along with coats and toppers. And blouses add your pattern.&nbsp;</p> <p>These numbers seem very low to me. It sounds as if you feel a need for more work items and I am not surprised. What do you enjoy wearing most there? That might be the place to start.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951327 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 15:52:59 +0000 Barbara Diane 1951327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the clean out and photographing most of your wardrobe. You have a lot of color and a few categories with a lot of black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/state-of-the-wardrobe-end-of-august-2018#post-1951317 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:40:57 +0000 Jane 1951317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Jenn for the inspiration for this. </p> <p>After a massive clear out, which I am just about coming to terms with, I have managed to photograph almost every item (exc gear; jeans; scarfs), and use Finds and Collections. So, so helpful (thank you Angie). The photographs are very poor, but they do the job for now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Handbags 9<br />Dresses 8<br />Blouses 8<br />Work jackets 7<br />Work trousers 2<br />Skirts 6<br />Casual jackets 3<br />Culottes 1<br />Coats 5<br />Tops 9<br />Dressy evening wear 2</p> <p>My head is utterly overwhelmed and I don't really know what the next stage is. Number of wears seems sensible. Upping my work wardrobe would be a target.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for looking and all comments would be most welcome. Especially support!</p>