https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1713164 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 03:31:52 +0000 Bijou 1713164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Participating in the YLF challenges can be a way of having fun with your existing closet. Last night I went out to dinner and thought I would like to try to make it a Gwen Stephani look. It was more out there than my usual style, but was a fun way to change up my look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711977 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:50:29 +0000 unfrumped 1711977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I likd your 2- weeks plan. It is easier to be successful in that and then reevaluate/ tackle another 2 weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711490 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:55:59 +0000 harmonica 1711490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BC - that's when the "hiatus for now" for now comes in I'm taking it step by step and see how far I reach. I only think 2 weeks ahead at a time and try to plan as much fun and positivity as I can into those two weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711461 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:15:16 +0000 Anonymous 1711461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your lists. I've been thinking along the same lines. I can't really say I'm not going to buy anything at all because at some point things need to be replaced. Everything I have is in great shape right now, though, so I think I'm good for a while. I may need another sweater or 2 for winter, but that's about it. I do believe it's kind of like dieting. If I say no to something, it will become the thing I want the most. It's better not to say never. It's all mental. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711452 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:53:05 +0000 harmonica 1711452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for adding to the list! It is really encouraging and I'm taking notes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711400 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:10:17 +0000 Cerinda 1711400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cataloging, counting, and consignment (what Una said). &nbsp;I'm currently experiencing a real thrill as I analyze my piles of daily photos: &nbsp;getting a grip on what works now for this body (<i>seeing</i> silhouette and proportion work instead of just&nbsp;<i>thinking&nbsp;</i>it does) makes SYC lots more fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711341 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:35:06 +0000 El Cee 1711341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are wonderful strategies. I really love your ideas for SYC -- especially getting creative with building capsules. These strategies remind me a lot of a personal challenge that YLF member Lisa undertook a couple years ago. (You probably remember it.) She used a spare closet in another room to create her own SYC "boutique". I thought this was a clever idea.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-challenge-from-dh-rules">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....m-dh-rules</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711330 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:55:49 +0000 texstyle 1711330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Counting wears helps me rationalize if I need more or simply am shopping out of boredom. If I have an item in my closet that I really like but haven't worn much, I like to pull it to the front and make a real commitment to wear it more often. I figure I need to wear an item at least 20 times in a year - if not more, to justify it to myself. Others may have a different number.</p> <p>I agree with organizing the closet - I like to organize by color with tops on top and bottoms on bottom. I also like to sometimes spend a few hours organizing accessories and trying them on in new ways with some of my clothing and shoes to see if I can find new combinations.</p> <p>Getting off the e-mail and catalog lists is a great way to keep new things out of mind. But sometimes I don't mind looking at them just for inspiration for how to use things I already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711307 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:29:16 +0000 Anonymous 1711307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very helpful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1711039 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:54:29 +0000 carter 1711039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that projects that demonstrate just how much I already have are quite the deterrent to shopping:-). You mentioned cataloging, which is great. Also rearranging the closet, removing everything for a closet deep-clean, photographing all the sweaters (or jeans, etc) together, putting together capsules (even if you don't use it as such), etc.</p> <p>Good luck to you. I'll be pulling way back on the shopping for awhile myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710953 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:07:46 +0000 catgirl 1710953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another of my strategies is to limit myself to spending what I've made consigning. Often just browsing the consignment or thrift store is enough to scratch the itch of wanting to look around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710857 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:06:39 +0000 harmonica 1710857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds great, Astrid! I like your plan and I'm sure you'll stick to it. :-)</p> <p>Ha! I'll adopt your last point and tweak it to «only enter a store when wearing a FAB and highly loved outfit». </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710833 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:18:21 +0000 Astrid 1710833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great strategies! We could keep each other accountable if you want and check into this thread from time to time. </p> <p>Here's what I plan to do:</p> <p>+ Starting the end of my holiday, no more purchases besides the necessities (underwear, tights...) - that means starting September<br /> + Only exception is repurposed money from selling some things which is going to be spent either on a versatile fall/winter skirt which isn't wool or on building blocks for an interview outfit</p> <p>Things I personally found helpful in the past:</p> <p>+ Unsubscribing from newsletters and deleting bookmarks<br /> + Creating a few outfits you feel great in so that you have some looks to fall back on<br /> + Wearing an outfit you totally love when you do hit the stores - if most items look worse in comparison to what you already own you're less likely to settle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710774 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:24:52 +0000 harmonica 1710774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure, Chris987! Taking the time to pause and evaluate is a step on the way - especially to see if adjustments are needed. I think I need a 2 weeks plan, then evaluate - otherwise I'm afraid I'll loose sight of the track and fall back into the unwanted pattern.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710753 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:26:59 +0000 Chris987 1710753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your lists! I don't quite need to put a stop to my purchases but I still find your lists to be excellent advice overall. </p> <p>Your stress relief #1 is just perfect and so true!</p> <p>This idea is so good because you are not setting yourself a goal of&nbsp;deprivation,&nbsp; you are setting fun, happy, and achievable goals. Especially love using the pretty notebook, and keeping hair, makeup, nails in good shape. </p> <p>One thing you might add is a 6-weeks in assessment of how things are going (or 4 weeks or whatever works for you)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710729 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:40:20 +0000 harmonica 1710729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great advice, chewyspaghetti! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710726 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:36:22 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1710726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could come up with a SYC challenge for yourself and share it with the members here when you are getting bored with your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-and-new-shopping-strategies#post-1710716 Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:19:13 +0000 harmonica 1710716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've collected your insightful comments on how to avoid over-shopping and make better and healthier choices when the stress level is sky high. I thought it could be helpful and a resource for others, too.</p> <p><b>Stress release #1:</b> Get fresh air and nurture body and soul in physical activities, because "any clothing will always LOOK better if I'm in better shape both physically and mentally!!" (<b>Thanks, unfrumped</b>!)</p> <p>A SYC strategy will be my foundation and creative fashion outlet. Then I'll go with a "hiatus for now" as my main shopping rule.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>SYC fun and creative outlet:</b></p> <ul> <li>making capsules or setting rules for outfits to spur "outside of the box thinking"</li> <li>cataloging clothes </li> <li>tracking wears (I got a pretty notebook from a friend that has been waiting for an assignment. Now is the right time :-))</li> <li>hair, make-up, nail polish</li> </ul> <p><b>Shopping strategies: </b></p> <ul> <li> "hiatus for now"</li> <li>allow for replacements and basic necessities </li> <li>extremely picky</li> <li>shop in bursts, like S/S and F/W</li> <li>don't shop for fun</li> <li>create barriers and alternatives to the instant gratification </li> </ul> <p>Thank you all for your moral support and constructive approach! Feel free to add to the list. </p>