https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 08:02:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199637 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:10:09 +0000 taylor 199637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, You are fabulous and sweet, Is it any wonder you are loved to pieces here!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199524 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:24:51 +0000 chewyspaghetti 199524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Challenges are always optional- that's why it's a challenge, right?<br /> As my Yoga teacher says- "If you want a challenge, do X, if you don't want to- don't do it" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199517 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:12:44 +0000 Laura 199517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A challenge within a challenge is definitely a high-pressure situation! We need to take Taylor out for an indulgent coffee drink, cookies, and some big hugs. Who lives near Taylor? Maybe we can send an SYC emissary on the group's behalf :)</p> <p>I love the challenges Khris listed! In the interest of not pushing anyone over the edge how about making them optional - those who want to participate, go for it. </p> <p>When I post the weekly check-in thread on Monday, Rosie, if you want to line up a challenge and chime in, that would be great. How does that sound? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199466 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:45:05 +0000 Rosie 199466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taylor!! Definitely don't want you to crack!! They'd make you feel like you needed more to make things work? No no, we must stay strong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199352 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:19:43 +0000 Lynne 199352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rosie and Khris, I LOVE your ideas, and one week is a good length of time for each challenge...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199022 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:41:17 +0000 bj1111 199022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>taylor,</p> <p>be strong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-199018 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:36:55 +0000 taylor 199018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I can't do this...the stress of not shopping, and a challenge...too much for me!! i WOULD CRACK for sure") </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198990 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:10:52 +0000 chewyspaghetti 198990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh- wear your favorite (pick a favorite item of clothing, accessory or shoes and wear it each day for a week) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198985 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:01:54 +0000 Rosie 198985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Khris, that is a fun idea and will keep us too busy to shop! lol </p> <p>Ladies, what do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198979 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:57:51 +0000 chewyspaghetti 198979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about just posting one mini-challenge per week for the SYCers?<br /> -Take a Wardrobe Orphan out to Play<br /> -remix your favorite item 3 ways<br /> -10 Item Capsule Week<br /> - Denim Every Day<br /> -pick a color combo and see everyone's interpretation<br /> That's all I can think of right now... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198973 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:50:46 +0000 Rosie 198973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I agree. (I mentioned the second option above.) ANY ideas that help us maximize and think out of the box are good ones! Maybe several challenges will come from this thread: </p> <p>- a go-to item worn 3 ways (casual, work and play/dress)<br /> - a closet orphan worn 3 ways<br /> - an x items y ways with no accessory/shoe limit<br /> - a fall capsule wardrobe (length tbd)<br /> - transition challenge -- using lighter weight clothes with some warmer layers as summer turns to fall</p> <p>I'm sure there will be others!!</p> <p>Laura, it is so hard for me to imagine that it is hot everywhere. Our summer has been pretty miserable (and I'm sure just 45 miles away where Kim is it is lovely.) It has been foggy almost every day. Some days it clears, but many it hasn't. I'm still waiting for summer!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198958 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:19:23 +0000 Lynne 198958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to join you, my preference is bj and Dawns idea of using the same item in different ways, OR using a specified number of garments different ways without limitting the shoes/accessories/add-ons..............that way we'd achieve the objective of optimizing what we have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198950 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:09:43 +0000 Laura 198950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rosie when fall comes I will be so into this idea - and I agree that we need to stretch our imaginations, fully using all items in our closet -- that would be fun! </p> <p>I just really want the weather to stop being 90 and humid because at this point I am wearing a summer dress and sandals every day and have no ability to add layers or tons of accessories to change it up. It's too darn hot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198873 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:15:26 +0000 Vix 198873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since the SYC challenge is loooong* and spans multiple seasons for a lot of people, maybe you could do some sort of "Stylist Challenge" where the item has to be *styled* (modeled) X number of ways -- but no one has to necessarily wear it over and over again right now.</p> <p>That way people in 100 degree heat could mock up some layered looks (if they could bear it!).</p> <p>* I am cheering from the sidelines.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198862 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:05:45 +0000 Rosie 198862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate, that is a good challenge! I think I will incorporate it into my next several months.</p> <p>I guess when I started the thread I really just wanted to inspire people and myself to get creative with the clothes we have and to come out of these five months truly "shopping" our closet by NOT feeling limited. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198395 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:04:05 +0000 Kate 198395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I'm only kinda participating in SYC, I think my goal is going to be to wear everything I own at least twice (and more is welcome and encouraged!). So rather than further limiting my wardrobe options, I'll be making sure I'm taking full advantage of what I do have! And everything that isn't worn by Jan. 1 is getting donated (unless it's gear or something fancy I have no occasion to wear in the next several months). It's mathematically possible to wear everything twice, though the shirts are going to be the hardest to get through twice. Luckily I can layer them, and the count includes 9 camisoles.</p> <p>Here's the tally of what I have, excluding gear and loungewear:</p> <p>total bottoms: 34<br /> total dresses: 14<br /> total tops: 64<br /> total layers: 27</p> <p>The thing I like about this challenge is that failure is still good. Anything I can't get myself to wear twice (and in different ways) in almost 5 months isn't worth keeping.</p> <p>Edit: The more I think about it, the more I think I should include all of my jewelry and accessories in this challenge... but maybe only wearing them once is ok? Or should I go for wearing all of the accessories and jewelry twice too? I haven't counted the jewelry, but I have 15 shoes (excluding running, pool, and gear shoes), 10 scarves, 10 belts, 3 leggings, and 4 tights, so those are all doable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198377 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:26:41 +0000 bj1111 198377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think xxx item three ways is a great idea. i'll probably take an orphan item or two and see if i can get them into outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198335 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:57:42 +0000 Rosie 198335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are the things that are always great to have prepared. That's a fun idea, Dawn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198333 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:53:20 +0000 Dawn 198333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>True, I quite liked the three ways to wear the LBD challenge. Maybe a choose your favourite or most versatile piece from your wardrobe, and wear it in a casual, a work and a play outfit would be interesting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198331 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:50:50 +0000 Rosie 198331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dawn, interesting point. While initially I think about it helping my come up with creative ways to use what I have, I can see your point. </p> <p>I wonder if a challenge could be using x number of items and creating x number of ways to have at the ready, instead of actually being limited to them? I'm more interested in thoroughly exploring the pieces than having to wear them and only them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198327 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:41:53 +0000 bella 198327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yeah, I can see that 30 days is a very long time. We can also do the summer wardrobe challenge, i.e. five garments but you have unlimited access to accessories and shoes for five days. This sounds pretty easy though, considering most of us are already wearing dresses during summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198326 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:41:40 +0000 Dawn 198326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not too tempted by this challenge either, and I think the added pressure of a capsule wardrobe challenge will cause me to want to binge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198319 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:34:48 +0000 Queen Mum 198319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not tempted by this challenge. I need to have my whole closet at my disposal (although the reality is that I probably really only use 30 items anyway) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198314 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:27:14 +0000 Rosie 198314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, but I was too lazy to link to it, so thanks!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198312 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:22:32 +0000 bella 198312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw that you mentioned the same challenge on a different thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198309 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:14:38 +0000 bella 198309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am interested. I would also be interested in something like Kendi's 30 for 30 challenge, i.e remixing 30 items for 30 days. </p> <p><a href="http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/2010/04/holly-go-cheaply.html" rel="nofollow">http://kendieveryday.blogspot......eaply.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-ers-anyone-else#post-198306 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:07:27 +0000 Rosie 198306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was some interest expressed in maybe doing another capsule wardrobe challenge. What do you guys think? Should we push the time envelope and try for 30 days? </p>