https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:25:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1197128 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:53:09 +0000 Beth Ann 1197128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great experiment!&nbsp; It looks like you have an even mix of colors to neutrals, and your colors are harmonizing together beautifully.&nbsp; Your text indicates that the color aspects of your wardrobe are in transition.&nbsp; I think wearing colors that make you happy is a good way to start.&nbsp; It might be a good time to try on lots of neutrals to see how they work on you today.&nbsp; I've recently come to the conclusion that charcoal grey is doable, but light grey, even when its "cool" is not flattering.&nbsp; I wish I'd done that experiment before I'd purchased a half-dozen grey items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1197111 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:08:29 +0000 Anonymous 1197111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful closet. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1197020 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:27:51 +0000 fuzzylogic 1197020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So organised and so many gorgeous prints!</p> <p>Guilty- I organise by colour! Mostly because it's just so darn pretty to look at!</p> <p>Perhaps you are naturally evolving into a cooler palette, MsMaven? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196904 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 01:31:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1196904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I never thought about organizing by color across categories. I can see how it would create some new associations. I've always sorted by type, and then by color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196883 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:50:43 +0000 Carla 1196883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorted by colour about a year ago, and haven't gone back. I find it more conducive to changing up outfits and thinking about my clothes differently. Due to small wardrobe, everything is together with exception of coats, which are in a downstairs closet. </p> <p>You have a lovely palette of colours Ms. Maven. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196848 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:17 +0000 Kristin L 1196848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196825 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 23:35:34 +0000 MRL 1196825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I typically organize my clothes by season (except for the items like jeans and workout wear that are not moved), but within each season I am considering organizing by color. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I'll see. I have noticed that as I have ages, I am finding myself saying no to a lot of colors that I used to wear.<br />I like the way your closet looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196812 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 23:12:59 +0000 JAileen 1196812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your closet is beautiful. I'm very impressed by how tidy and attractive it is. The color scheme of your clothes is lovely, too.</p> <p>I went grey last year ( my hair is nearly white in front) and started buying grey and pewter shoes, boots, sweaters, and a leather jacket. I still have a lot of brown and beige and khaki but I don't like them as much. Even cream, an old standby, doesn't look very good anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196810 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 23:09:40 +0000 carter 1196810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotta love it. I organize by color too, but I have to separate into categories first. I have several small sections in my closet rather than one long stretch like you have. So pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196772 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:23:08 +0000 Lisa 1196772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely color palette here.&nbsp; And this looks like a nice mix of prints too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196548 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:46:30 +0000 rabbit 1196548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm struck by all the stripes and micro-patterns, and how cohesive it all is. &nbsp;I have many of the same color families. &nbsp;I think it might make sense to organize my closet this way, since when I reach in for something, I'm always looking for an item of a particular color, sometimes the arm length or whether it's a light sweater or a knit top doesn't matter particularly, or I'm willing to try a few different gray tops out with the bottoms I've picked or something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196542 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:36:12 +0000 unfrumped 1196542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! I recently lined things up by color in order to see what had evolved, and enjoyed the mix and palette that I was achieving. Now am re-aligning by weight (for weather temps) with the cool spring sweaters in the easiest-to-reach rod and the next-up lighter weights and blouses nearby.<br /> I really prefer the visual of the color lineup, with bands of colors, but for dressing purposes, it's quicker if I have the most seasonally-appropriate items right in front of my eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196525 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:19:30 +0000 abc 1196525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you like organized by color vs your previous way? I do what you used to do. By light to heavy, sleeveless to short to long sleeves, etx, with no regard to color. I'm wondering what my closet would look like if I redid mine like your new color coded way. </p> <p>My colors are a lot like yours. Hardly no brown. Lots of eggplant and berry colors. Some brights for summer. </p> <p>Thx for the inspiration. Curious if you prefer one way or the other and why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-closet-by-color#post-1196512 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:05:49 +0000 MsMaven 1196512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last time I posted a photo of my closet was after the burglars had dumped everything in a pile on the floor.</p> <p>For years I have arranged my closet by garment type, from lighter weight short-sleeved tops, to cotton sweaters, then heavier wool things, then cardis and finally jackets. &nbsp;After I wear something I put it on the right end of the section for that type, so that I do rotate items depending on weather.</p> <p>After reading some of the closet threads I tried an experiment: &nbsp;I lined up tops by color instead. &nbsp;The result below surprised me. &nbsp;I go from purple-plum tones, to dark reds and reds, navy and dark blues, black, gray, then beige (with lots of black in the design) and cream. &nbsp;There is one gold polka dot item, and one olive-gray. &nbsp;(I don't feel right in clear red anymore.)</p> <p>I have put away most of my warmer sweaters--but they are mostly blue and black with a couple of forest greens. </p> <p>My summer things (still in guest room) show white jeans--I do hope they will fit--and some brighter colors, along with a cognac leather jacket I won't be wearing again until fall.</p> <p>The shock to me is: &nbsp;where's the brown? &nbsp;Not much there. &nbsp;As my hair color has changed I have been moving away from brown towards more gray, which I have rarely liked to wear. &nbsp;I don't show my shoes, but a lot of them are medium browns (reflecting my original&nbsp;hair color) but I have a couple of pair of gray I recently bought. &nbsp;And my purple booties. &nbsp;Coats are black, deep eggplant, and one rusty orange that I've worn once this year.</p> <p>I don't like to wear green or lighter blues, but my favorite jewelry is green tourmaline, peridot, and green onyx. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>When I was younger and lived in So Cal I wore much brighter colors--and after diagnosed as a Spring--Autumn--Soft Autumn I felt like I "ought" to buy more color. &nbsp;Now I just want to buy what I like to wear.</p> <p>Still not sure about wearing gray, but I keep finding great tops in light gray. <br />I'm still pondering what all this means, but it is a revelation of sorts&nbsp;to me.<br />&nbsp;<br />1 &amp; 2--tops I'm wearing now<br />3 bottoms<br />4 summer stuff<br />5 recent buys not worn: &nbsp;BR&nbsp;aqua sweater, gray VC top, BR blue/white blazer </p>