https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 06:42:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing/page/2#post-516183 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:12:29 +0000 D'Ellen 516183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I think those hangers would be well worth $70. Mismatched hangers that crowd the closet and don't hold the clothes properly are so frustrating! I'm going to upgrade my hangers too. In fact I'll probably spend all the money I save not buying clothes on clothes related things - new hangers, new iron, steamer, boxes for off-season storage, etc.</p> <p>BTW, the scarf drawer is organized and now I know that I do not need to buy another scarf...ever...for the rest of my life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing/page/2#post-516161 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:28:33 +0000 Mo 516161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yep - I hear you Bionda! I am looking at hangers. Guess I'm shopping *for* my closet lol. Trying to convince myself that all matching hangers that are actually the right size for my clothing is worth $70! Maybe I'll order as we move, leave all the old mismatched hangers behind when I pack and unload onto all new hangers waiting for me in CA. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-516155 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:21:48 +0000 D'Ellen 516155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My SYC effort just started Jan 15, and already I'm having to think up distractions from shopping. I have the afternoon off work today and normally I'd be out bargain hunting. Instead I'm going to re-organize my scarves and jewelry. I did buy a bracelet this week, but, hey, I'm shopping my closet not my jewelry box. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-516032 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:32:36 +0000 Mo 516032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ironkurtin, it *is* hard. Have you tried to track Cost Per Wear? I am not nearly so organized as a spreadsheet or anything, but with simple pen and paper I listed new things and how many times I'd have to wear them to get under $20 CPW as a starting off point. It's really helped curb the need for new that drives (me at least) to shop. It makes it kind of a game of sorts while also hitting home the true reality of what we're spending and whether or not we are spending wisely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-516012 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:13:32 +0000 ironkurtin 516012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so bad at this. I WANT to be good, but I am so weak in the face of temptation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-516008 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:06:56 +0000 Mo 516008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, hugs to you!! That's a long time - and I am doing a SYC for similar reasons. When we move home, we leave this job behind to uncertain job possibilites. If I'm not working, I won't be buying - period. But when we keep extending our stay here "one last month" it keeps making me want to get 'just a few more things' before I'm cut off!! Argh. I know realistically I don't need more, but I still want things. You show us that it's quite possible to SYC for long periods, and still not even wear your whole wardrobe, so that's encouraging. Besides, being completely realistic - I will most likely be wearing a uniform to work and so only need 2 or 3 days worth of off duty clothing each week and maybe one night out look. I've got that and more already for sure. I have to keep my logical side telling my impulsive side - ENOUGH! :)</p> <p>Sally, welcome aboard!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515850 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:49:16 +0000 Kate 515850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally, you can join anytime, and altering clothes is definitely allowed (and even encouraged)! Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515840 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:04:17 +0000 Sally 515840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I join or is it too late? I have bought a load of stuff and my credit card is suffering. Also I can say that I dont think I need anything at this stage. Got 5 blazers last week for work, white pants and a dress and blouse. Have purchased enough knickers for 6 months. I am interested to see the cost per wear of each item. I think it will be exciting to try and co-ordinate what I have. One thing tho....can I alter clothes under SYC? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515836 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:51:48 +0000 Marley 515836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going into my 2nd year of SYC - and I've just got to say that it is getting really, really old. I'm pretty sick of it - but, keeping track of Cost Per Wear has been an eye-opening experience for me. The only reason that I am tired of my winter wardrobe is because I choose to wear the same things over and over again, even though I have other winter items hanging in my closet that I could be wearing - but for whatever reason, don't. I didn't completely SYC last year - I received b-day money that I spent on a few items, but other than that - Nothing. At this point, my SYC is economic driven - no job means no shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515611 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:24:23 +0000 Kate 515611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can do it, Mo! </p> <p>I love how when I'm officially SYC I can only make it two months before I break, and now that I'm not SYC I've gone two months without shopping just because there's nothing I want in the stores. But if I were to declare SYC right now, I'm sure suddenly a ton of new clothes that I would want would suddenly appear in the stores. Sigh...</p> <p>Stay strong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515534 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:28:50 +0000 rae 515534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hold strong, Mo! Remember, you've mostly been dressing for us recently. And you may find other wardrobe holes once you move and start wearing your CA wardrobe regularly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515527 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:20:12 +0000 Mo 515527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am finding myself trying to squirm my way mentally into getting something before spring. My justification is going along the lines of, if we have to stay here another month for the BF's job, I should get to buy something. I need to just Keep It Together!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-515520 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:13:01 +0000 Lisa 515520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QueenMum-Too funny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514775 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:53:26 +0000 cciele 514775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing horribly, but my life is kinda rough right now so that's my justification haha! Just bought a dress (wave to Rae, heh), and ordered a pair of wine loafers ($25, DV) and a backpack! Eek! Staying way away from the Inhabit sale though :b </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514626 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:10:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 514626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's it exactly Mo - too early. Now that I'm narrowing down my style persona, I'm much more sure of what I'm looking for so when I find it, I'm going to get it (budget allowing of course). For the last two months, anything I purchased was dead bang on so I do feel good about that - no more closet orphans! And I've continued to purge crap I've held on to for years, so it's all good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514624 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:05:47 +0000 bj1111 514624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>snap celia! i returned so much stuff at the end of december and early jan...still barely a dent on the ole card. vacations, airline tix for work that haven't yet been reimbursed, the xmas orgy...</p> <p>oh, and the boots i bought early jan that i have been looking for for 3 years. the nordies notes helped some but not enough to assuage that tiny voice of buyers remorse. (shaddup already!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514600 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:24:13 +0000 celia 514600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As far as clothes and shoes go I am doing great.no shopping for me in 2012 so far.But....<br /> Spent money on gym subscription<br /> bought some dvd 's<br /> did a biggish birthday party for DD<br /> spent money on DD gym subscription<br /> bought goodies for DH</p> <p>meaning that although I have been SYC my bank account doesn't feel the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514582 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:06:42 +0000 kellygirl 514582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm, I'm not doing so well. I will say that while SYC has made me consider my purchases more carefully, it has not prevented me from purchasing. I purchased a neutral bag which I'm not sure that I'm keeping yet. I also have a couple of jackets on the way from Talbots which I may or may not keep. If I keep all three, I guess I'm good until April ; P</p> <p>@Kim: I do the same thing only my boots are in my Nordstrom cart : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514575 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:03:23 +0000 jayne 514575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QueenMom, that was too funny! "hi" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514567 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:52:27 +0000 Queen Mum 514567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>doing great. I have some boots in my shopping cart at Endless up for consideration for my February purchase, and I visit them daily just to say "hi" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514420 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:33:11 +0000 annagybe 514420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um well, I panicked about not having a resort appropriate top to go with my sequin mini for Puerto Vallarta. I went to local boutique on Monday, the only place I had to time to go and found a on sale but still expensive, black drapey dolman sleeve blouse. I think I'm going to have to re-evaluate when I come back from vacation.<br /> I do have some new shopping rules, no shopping online while at work. I f i see something in the store, think on it for 24 hours. I'm doing good on the online shopping, 24 hour rule not so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514417 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:29:56 +0000 Lisa 514417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am doing ok so far. Actually this is the best I've done with SYC since I've tried them. Each time I usually crack along the way. I started a CPW tracking sheet and this has stopped me cold for the moment. I have lots of items I haven't even worn yet this winter season or have not worn much. I am focusing on getting my CPW down first. And my pesky healing foot is still not letting me wear most shoes, which has cut down on the outfits I am wearing as well as wanting to start shopping for spring or summer shoes. I still want to fit into some of my boots! And right now most of them are collecting dust.</p> <p>I did go to the mall recently for a return, I purchased a pair of skinny red jeans prior to starting SYC. It's 3 weeks in and I realize not only have I NOT worn them yet, but I'm too embarrased to wear them. They may be skinny for some but on me, they almost look painted on. Too tight! So back they went. And even though I walked around a little in the mall, nothing caught my eye. I saw mostly peachy, orangey, or tannish/taupe colors which I usually shy away from anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514410 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:27:05 +0000 rae 514410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sort of cheated by trying out some engineer striped shorts - in my defense, I looked for just this style ALL season last year, to no avail, and they were on sale. I feel like I should say some hail marys or something... o_0</p> <p>Other than that, I've been doing well. Although I do see a lot of stuff I really like during my officewear quest, I am still able to easily say, "I don't need it." It would be easier if the officewear quest were more fruitful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514409 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:26:06 +0000 Mo 514409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Rita! Sorry!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514408 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:25:26 +0000 Mo 514408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, it is hard to see and not want! How fun to have a joint 50th birthday celebration to look forward to. I wonder if having a concrete thing to save for makes it easier or not to stay the course? But August is a loooong way off. . . are you planning to Shop Your Closet for that whole time? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514406 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:24:20 +0000 modgrl 514406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am returning a linen jacket to Nordie's and I already ordered a pair of animal wedges to try in it's place. Also, I am becoming slightly obsessed with getting an animal bag... Mo, this is your fault because of that article you posted yesterday from Real Simple that said using the same old tired black bag day in and day out is not ok. I love my black bag but now I am thinking I might need to punch things up a bit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514404 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:21:45 +0000 Mo 514404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole, we were posting at the same time. Good job!! I love BB Dakota so I understand. Must look away lol!<br /> Great idea to DIY some of your stuff to give you that injection of newness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514403 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:20:40 +0000 Kim 514403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welll.....I caved on a great pair of short boots that I've been looking for since last fall...I know better. I should stay out of the mall, cause even *looking* leads to this... I should also stay off the internet, but THAT'S not gonna happen! LOL</p> <p>Here they are as I can't find a good pic to post. I haven't worn them yet, need to weather to be a *bit* better. They are not for slogging through snow! </p> <p><a href="http://www.naturalizer.ca/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC0100454&#038;pg=7004830" rel="nofollow">http://www.naturalizer.ca/Shop.....pg=7004830</a></p> <p>And...(yes, there's more) I'm currently working on getting my first pairs of premium denim...And I bought an orange handbag off ebay...OMG this is still hard the second time around! LOL</p> <p>So I'm not doing well, but I'm back on the horse now. I want to save my money for a trip I'm taking in August with a bunch of girlfriends to Newfoundland for 3 of our 50th birthdays. (7 of us going in all.) </p> <p>We'll see... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514402 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:20:05 +0000 Mo 514402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jumped off and no looking back, Shannon? :)<br /> Maybe it was too early in your wardrobe overhaul. That happened to me when I tried 2 autumns ago, when Laura started the SYC thread for her article. But I did find I was making very discerning purchases during that time!<br /> I am finding I'm getting some of my Cost Per Wear 'hit list' items out and worn, so that's a major victory for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-midway-through-week-3-how-are-we-doing#post-514401 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:18:17 +0000 nicoleb 514401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned that ModCloth dress and ended up ordering a different, much cheaper one I liked so I still have a bit of $ left over to spend. Other than that I'm doing ok. I'm just...embellishing some of my clothes and throwing myself into craft projects. @_@ I'm planning to try making a tulle underskirt. I found a place online where you can order faux fur pompoms so I'm going to add that to a hat I made and I've knitted up a few odds and ends accessories. </p> <p>BBDakota was totally on Hautelook today and even though I looked at it and may have added something to my cart -- I backed away and didn't order. *pats self on back* </p>