https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:28:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1084566 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:54:51 +0000 Golden 1084566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do it too, although I would be afraid to take a picture and see them all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1084230 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:13:49 +0000 Anonymous 1084230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy multiples all the time, especially for simple building-block items, because I'm both lazy and hard to fit. Usually I limit it to two or three so I don't get bored, like other people have said, but sometimes I go a little crazy if I really like something.&nbsp;I think I've bought the&nbsp;same merino cardigan from Nordstrom in eight different colors by now. Although some of the older ones have worn out by now&nbsp;and they've made them shorter for the last year or two, which I don't like as much, so maybe I actually should have gotten <i>more</i> of them originally?</p> <p>I think there's nothing wrong with buying a bunch of duplicates of a shoe that cute and comfy that comes in that many great colors! I especially like the look of the wedge version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1084171 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:29:50 +0000 karymk 1084171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally understand the no-dupes theory. &nbsp;But I'm also pretty lazy and I can't see searching and searching for a new model of ballet flat. &nbsp;I should try Repetto, I should try London Sole. &nbsp;Maybe they offer some cute variations I'd enjoy. &nbsp;But it's just so darn easy to keep ordering the same CeCe flat online in an 8, because it went on sale and I know it is reliable. &nbsp;So I made my choice I guess, the variation is the color, not the style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1083197 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:03:08 +0000 anne 1083197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am generally on team, "no duplicates", owing to having a smallish wardrobe and a small budget. If I am only buying say 15-25 garments a year at most, duplication would cut down my options too much. I would feel, to quote you,that I was limiting my style opportunities.<br />If say I am going to buy 3 tops for summer, I want to try our as many of the current trends as possible !<br />I do however have a fairly good idea of what I like, and quite a restricted colour palette, so some items might be similar, but, as Mo said, I'd want some difference in the details.</p> <p>Exceptions are jeans, when I have one that has been hemmed for heels and one for flats, knickers and camis and the occasional 2 for 1 deal that (in retropect I didn't really need the second pair)<br />I can see the appeal of duplicating shoes, but in reality my feet are so fussy that the expensive pairs I end up with are too expensive to duplicate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1083159 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:32:08 +0000 Gigi 1083159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think whether to buy multiples depends on a few factors. If you are hard to fit or have a hard time finding something that works (e.g., comfy shoes), buying multiples is helpful. I have also bought multiples simply because a hard-to-find color (for me, teal) was available, and I wanted that color in my closet.&nbsp;If nothing else, the multiples serve as placeholders until you can find something else that is different but does the job just as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the decision also depends on your style persona. If you are very set style-wise and know what you like, multiples work well. But if you are someone whose style persona changes a lot--you are a bit of a chameleon--multiples might be a downer over time because they will hinder the variety in your closet.</p> <p>I go back and forth on the multiples issue, because I have a very changeable style persona, yet I am terribly hard to fit. I agree with Laura that I find two colors of the same item to be better than three--with three, I feel kind of "boxed in" and like I'm a robot.&nbsp;But I also started out this year with very few clothes, and if I hadn't bought multiples, I would have had a lot harder time filling my closet. I will also say that the multiples I bought are in very classic styles,&nbsp;so if it takes me a long time to wear them out, that's OK.&nbsp;</p> <p>I guess I would say that I wish I didn't have to buy multiples, since I like a lot of variety. But practicality in my case dictates that I need to buy them some of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1083141 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:10:42 +0000 PJ 1083141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I like something I buy in multiple too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1083085 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 01:06:45 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1083085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just coming to post Alison's post, if someone else hadn't. I think she has a point - some ladies do hang onto things for too long because it's a security blanket, rather than trying to move with the times or freshen their look. I think that's why I normally don't buy anything twice in the same color, or more than twice in different colors. Two sweaters in the same cut will get worn; three, not so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1083037 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:20:39 +0000 Anonymous 1083037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I think we know where I stand! I don't think it's really a duplicate if it's a different color. Right now I have different colors of the same shoe and the same jean because both of those are very hard to fit, and because jeans and ballet flats are&nbsp;essentials for me. If my favorite snakeskin blouse had come in three colorways, I would not have purchased all three, because for something like that, I think it would "dilute it's specialness" like JAileen said.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082990 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:29:51 +0000 karymk 1082990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phew I don't feel so weird anymore, hoarding my multiples... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082981 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:22:54 +0000 dustt 1082981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely a duplicator!! - in shoes, pants, skirts and sweaters - it's so hard to get something to fit properly - when it does I tend to grab it in all possible varieties!! -&nbsp; - does it make my wardrobe a bit more predictable - yes - but it works for me!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082977 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:19:42 +0000 Mo 1082977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done up to two colors for basics like a layering cami, turtleneck,&nbsp;or cardigan but not much more. &nbsp;Even a basic v neck tee can be fun to have slight variations of. &nbsp;Different drape, length, sleeves just a bit shorter or longer, v wider or deeper, etc, etc, etc. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082971 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:16:55 +0000 Laurinda 1082971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With basic everyday&nbsp;items: T-shirts, tank tops, camis, knickers --&nbsp;YES. Who <i>doesn't</i> have multiples of their favorite socks?&nbsp;</p> <p>With more expensive or memorable items: dress shoes, blazers, outerwear&nbsp;-- not so much.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082967 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:07:12 +0000 JAileen 1082967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm of two minds:<br /> 1. It's so hard finding something that fits and flatters. Get all the colors.<br /> 2. It's special. Getting it in all the colors dilutes its specialness, making it less valuable to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082859 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:38:51 +0000 Kristin SF 1082859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *always* buy in multiples, though my husband can't understand it. Multiples of shoes that fit and jeans, especially, but even tops that I love. </p> <p>Interestingly enough, this was the topic over at Wardrobe Oxygen this morning. Alison is calling it <a href="http://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2013/11/the-fomo-closet.html" rel="nofollow">the FoMO Closet</a>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082143 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 04:40:26 +0000 Word Lily 1082143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got multiple pairs of the same jeans, and I buy my standard v-neck Ts in all the colors I like. (These are all in rotation, not held back for when one dies, although sometimes I've wished for backups for my very favorite colors ...)&nbsp;I don't buy multiples of shoes, though, at least not yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082140 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 04:37:18 +0000 ka3144 1082140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes I definitely buy multiples when I love a certain items. &nbsp;I recently bought two colors of Seychelles booties in Black and Whiskey Brown because they were so comfortable (even at 2 1/2 inches!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082136 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 04:32:00 +0000 Neel 1082136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy in multiples when I find the perfect fit/style! &nbsp;I found the perfect&nbsp;side ribbed casual button down shirt in Mango. &nbsp;And I bought navy and camel&nbsp;(they didn't have any more colors left :D)&nbsp;in that. &nbsp;I found a pair of flat sandals that was super cute so I bought pink, gold and pewter in that o_O. &nbsp;I have tank tops of the same type in red, cobalt and black. &nbsp;I am still eyeing the red studded handbag (same as my black one) in Steve Madden. &nbsp;I think it will come home some day with me &nbsp;I was thissss close to buying yellow and peach studded handbags (similar to my white one) from Steve Madden again! &nbsp;But talked myself out of it!</p> <p>I think I am a&nbsp;multiples-maniac o_O </p> <p>ETA - And I love your&nbsp;wedges collection!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1082080 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:56:52 +0000 Angela K 1082080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Duplicates are just smart. I can't count the number of times I've said: "wish I had bought these in every color." But I didn't! Lesson learned. If it feels great, fits great and looks great, then go for the duplicates every time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081939 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:58:51 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1081939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got duplicates of cardigans, layering tees, and jeans, but all of those are in different colors. I don't think I've ever duplicated shoes, though I'm not against the idea. I have never intentionally bought two identical items, color and all, although I've certainly ended up with two items identical except for size that were bought at different times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081850 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:34:40 +0000 Alexandra 1081850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it works, especially something so hard to find as well-fitting shoes, definitely yes. It's like a uniform that works well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081832 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:23:12 +0000 lyn* 1081832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I forgot! My cardigan that I usually wear is definitely replicated - rust, black, grey, mustard, navy, robin blue, navy with zebra stripes, navy with dots... all the same cardigan </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081806 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:07:12 +0000 shedev 1081806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tops and toppers are difficult for me to fit so I do sometimes I do buy multiples. I have ON tees in black and torquise, ON sweaters inb lack and cream, and I just duplicated the Ella Moss in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081784 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:34:24 +0000 carter 1081784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely! Not just shoes either...blouses, sweaters, pants, jeans, tee shirts. If something fits me well, why wouldn't I buy all the colors I like or, in the case of neutral basics, multiples in the same color? Probably half the things I buy for everyday wear are bought in multiples. My mom takes it a step farther and buys multiple sizes in her basic tops and bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081762 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:14:29 +0000 lyn* 1081762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For shoes I replicate like crazy - I have the Born Adele flats in every colour they come in!!! And I have a closet full of replications of the colours I like in case they die (sniped them on mega clearance). I have worn our four pairs already and it's somewhat less painful to toss when I know that I have used them to the max and there is a replacement in my closet.</p> <p>I also have replicated the Naturalizer Lennox pump in three colours and luckily, they seem to be making more of them, so I won't go crazy and stock up in case of nuclear apocalypse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081761 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:13:45 +0000 karymk 1081761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah smart girl, Ceit. &nbsp;That operative word is "timeless". &nbsp;I think that must be the key to justifying multiples. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081749 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:08:30 +0000 Anonymous 1081749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For shoes, yes. I tried on tons of pumps and found a T strap that worked and was pretty timeless looking so I bought them in every colour. I don't wear heels more than once or twice a year though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-things-come-in-multiplesor-not#post-1081746 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:04:09 +0000 karymk 1081746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's post about her white boots got me realizing how much I do buy multiples, and I'm wondering if this limits my style opportunities.</p> <p>Look at my JCrew Martina Wedge and Cece flats below. &nbsp;I buy them because &nbsp;they really are two comfortable everyday shoes for me. &nbsp;The Martina I just love because it looks like the flats from head on, but gives the lift of a heel. &nbsp;I think it is so easy to run around in the wedge versus a heel!&nbsp;</p> <p>So is this madness and am I locking myself out of variety by buying multiples in different colors?&nbsp;</p> <p>Do you buy in multiples once you find something that works? </p>