https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:42:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264754 Fri, 27 May 2022 15:38:11 +0000 em 2264754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello! Stable job + promotions = disposable income for me.</p> <p>The London trip was very nice. I went to research and I didn't find anything, but Harrods was marvelous. That's when I realized I could, you know...buy stuff. I was thinking of maybe a Goyard bag. Oh, and I must replace all of my white tee shirts.</p> <p>I love fantasy wardrobes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264669 Thu, 26 May 2022 21:56:56 +0000 judy 2264669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful!&nbsp;&nbsp;Wishing you enjoyment with your new experience. &nbsp;</p> <p>Very wise words given here about wardrobe spending.&nbsp; </p> <p>Then there is the whole buying "experiences" like trips or meals or cultural events (which are also not affordable at certain times) vs buying "things" argument.&nbsp; I'm not as practiced at this kind of spending, though I hear it is fulfilling!&nbsp; I tend toward things for sure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I will also add though, that sometimes nothing makes me feel as abundant as just letting the money be there without acting out the compulsion to spend it, just letting myself HAVE money.&nbsp; It makes me feel like there is possibility, I guess, for both things or experiences, and I've come to value that.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264654 Thu, 26 May 2022 19:15:44 +0000 cat2 2264654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo the advice to go through and decide what you really want to keep from your existing wardrobe, and then make a list of what you want to upgrade. If you have a list, it will help you focus on what you really need to have the look you want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264499 Wed, 25 May 2022 16:15:28 +0000 Roberta 2264499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessikams is ON POINT. Pace yourself and have fun! (I hope you have a second closet!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264489 Wed, 25 May 2022 14:54:15 +0000 bella 2264489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice but would also be a little overwhelming I would think. I think it is easier when you have some anchors already in place. So I would think carefully about what I already love in my wardrobe and work from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264481 Wed, 25 May 2022 14:25:05 +0000 Angie 2264481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy for you!</p> <p>Have fun slowly adding items to your wardrobe that make your heart sing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264440 Wed, 25 May 2022 07:29:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2264440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve gotten a promotion/raise at work, or have come into your inheritance? At any rate, you are clearly happy to be in a position to be able to replace your wardrobe, so congrats on that! </p> <p>How did the trip to London go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264435 Wed, 25 May 2022 07:21:47 +0000 Cardiff girl 2264435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could be fun!l think if l was in the same position l would really take my time and start with a small capsule of quality essential s then add on very slowly after much consideration.Unlike my previous life l would buy less but buy quality.<br />l have found building fantasy wardrobes on style app has been very informative about what styles l would prefer and how l could build capsules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264431 Wed, 25 May 2022 06:48:01 +0000 approprio 2264431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then there’s that moment when you realize you’ve bought different versions of the same item, over and over again…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264425 Wed, 25 May 2022 05:53:46 +0000 Jessikams 2264425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don’t buy everything all at the same time, or it will all feel dated at the same time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264412 Wed, 25 May 2022 05:01:35 +0000 Anonymous 2264412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take it slowly. &nbsp;Keep your new wardrobe small. Think about what &nbsp;olors and styles are the most flattering and stick to those. &nbsp;Do not buy anything that does not go with other pieces that you own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264411 Wed, 25 May 2022 03:48:56 +0000 unfrumped 2264411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun!</p> <p>I agree with trying to avoid the “ candy store” overload, but stil letting yourself enjoy the ability to get nice things.<br /> One thing you can do is go through current wardrobe and kind of catalog what things you still love , why / why not- do you live style but want to change color/ fabric/ quality; do you have lots of similar items but never bought “ the one” you really wanted, or made lots of small purchases over time instead of a great coat or bag; or do you livd a certain designer’s aesthetic and can now afford it? “Retail research” is still useful if you can now explore certain stores or items to see if they really feel like “ you”, but say to yourself, just because I CAN buy it doesn’t mean I should.<br /> Plus, to me it’s still great fun and stylish to dress “ high/low” and decide how that works for you. It might be designer jeans and a $10 T- shirt or vice versa, because it really depends on what fits well and suits your style and tickles your fancy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264410 Wed, 25 May 2022 03:46:54 +0000 Bijou 2264410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Em, it depends upon whether you have the right clothes for the life you live as to how much of an update you need to do. I have found after weight fluctuations or changes in jobs, a decent edit and change in style is required. Otherwise, I just try to indulge in a few purchases to update and reinvigorate my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264405 Wed, 25 May 2022 02:54:22 +0000 The Cat 2264405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you identified your personal style? Keep items that reflect your style personality, are in your preferred colours and are great for your body shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264388 Wed, 25 May 2022 01:20:17 +0000 Jaime 2264388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a wonderful feeling - congratulations! Maybe channel that into buying one amazing, never before dreamed of, splurge every month/other month/6 months (as works for you). You might get more joy out of one amazing item than a bunch of new stuff.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264384 Tue, 24 May 2022 23:51:47 +0000 rachylou 2264384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a nice feeling </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264382 Tue, 24 May 2022 23:06:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I understand it feels wonderful to be able to get new stuff. A cautionary tale from me of allowing the wardrobe to enlarge until overflowing my house in the years 2008-16. I had gained a lot of weight after the coinciding of menopause and bullying and was a bit lost, using “retail therapy” also to feel better.<br /> So that is just to try to help you to hold back a little. Remember Angie’s PPP (patient, picky and practical or something like that!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264381 Tue, 24 May 2022 22:54:10 +0000 Lana 2264381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not stopping you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stop-me-from-replacing-every-item-in-my-wardrobe#post-2264380 Tue, 24 May 2022 22:53:23 +0000 em 2264380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not because I need to, but because after years of not being able to...I suddenly can.</p> <p>I am so grateful to be in this position. </p>