https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:32:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-800488 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:35:40 +0000 Anonymous 800488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing. I have thought about some things I might have kept, but they went to good homes and are well loved.<br /> Angie, I feel sick about your wedding dress. Maybe you can imagine a wonderful new life it has had. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-800481 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:26:31 +0000 Lisa 800481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cost of what I "wasted" with all my massive purges these past few years hounds me more than the actual items. I just haven't been able to accept the money I've wasted on perfectly good to wear but I just don't like them or want them anymore clothing. I'm happy I have shrunk the size of my closet though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-800394 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:17:23 +0000 Mochi 800394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no, Angie! Oh well, you have photos and memories, most importantly.</p> <p>Not much I can think of at the moment....Edwin jeans (from Japan, back in the 80s). And an amazing dress also from the late 80's--it was from a Soho boutique in NYC and was SO 80's with a futuristic Japanese vibe...I am so sad that I thought this was dated and got rid of it about seven years ago, after carting it around for such a long time. My daughter might have loved it...*I* would love it again now! </p> <p>At least there's not much I regret. Probably I regret more the things I didn't buy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-800386 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:01:21 +0000 Bea 800386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Used to have 2 theory blazers I wore with everything from jeans to skirts. Sadly they didn't fit anymore and after a couple years of hoping they'd fit again they don't and out they went . I found them for a steal on clearance at Marshall's in my size and favorite wardrobe colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-793039 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:01:29 +0000 christieanne 793039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DH's perfectly beat up and faded Levis denim jacket. We may still find it in a box in basement but I think it got lost along the way. Otherwise, not much. Once things are gone I don't really remember them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789632 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:26:27 +0000 anne 789632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, so sad!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789601 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:55:58 +0000 Ginkgo 789601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still kicking myself for purging a beautiful autumn-colored knit turtleneck sweater I bought at a boutique in San Francisco's Japantown. It was just classic, not too extreme with any of the details, never pilled or showed any signs of wear, and was very flattering. I just thought, "oh, it's time to get rid of this". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789519 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:48:07 +0000 nancylee 789519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I regretted purging a perfectly good denim jacket about five years ago. I also shouldn't have purged a cream blazer that fit like a dream. I've since replaced both of these!</p> <p>Angie, that is such a sad story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789518 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:48:03 +0000 Angie 789518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*sickening* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789516 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:45:48 +0000 JR 789516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That must have been such a heart-breaker! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789510 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:39:29 +0000 Angie 789510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wrapped it up in a white sheet and placed it in the linen closet. When we moved to Europe from Africa, I edited our linen closet - and thought the sheet (WRAPPING THE WEDDING DRESS) was just a sheet. </p> <p>:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789505 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:34:44 +0000 JR 789505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, Angie! How did you do that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789501 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:30:45 +0000 Angie 789501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I accidentally purged my wedding dress.</p> <p>:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789427 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:04:28 +0000 anne 789427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No big regrets here. Perhaps getting rid of a white buttondown that would have got some layering use.<br /> I did get offered a handed down bulky cream sweater last winter and turned it down and now I see them trending! I didn't even try it on, though so it might not have suited me anyway! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789375 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:03:03 +0000 D'Ellen 789375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I console myself by realizing that if I still had something from decades ago it either wouldn't fit or wouldn't be as fab as I remembered it. And what goes around, doesn't always come around in the same way stylistically. Usually something old just looks... well...old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789374 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:01:41 +0000 Janet 789374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently purged a burgundy western-style silk shirt with coral piping -- it was a little roomy after my weight loss and I was a little overzealous -- and now I wish I'd kept it. Nothing else comes to mind now, so I guess I haven't done too badly. </p> <p>Although every time I see one of these sized-up slouchy trouser posts you guys put up, I think that's how *all* my pants fit last year after I lost weight and I thought they looked awful hanging low on me and giving me droopy butt. So of course I got rid of them. Who knew that would become fashionable? I still think they looked awful on me, so no regrets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789342 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:36:28 +0000 Jewell 789342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I donated a great navy blazer to Goodwill a few years ago. It was all that was left of a suit when the dry cleaners lost the pants. When I realized what a perfect layering piece it was I went looking for it hoping to buy it back but it was gone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789316 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:08:15 +0000 Carole 789316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just today I realized I had purged a red silky tank that would have come in handy planning some holiday outfits. I still long for 3 blazers I purged before finding YLF. A beautiful Ralph Lauren Linen in sort of a muted watercolor print. I used to always wear it traveling and was such a great piece to layer with for spring and summer. A green tweed blazer that would have been worn to death in the last two years. And a Classiques long blush colored blazer that would have seen a lot of action, too. Boo Hoo:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789311 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:00:57 +0000 JR 789311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not a purger. When I purge something, it is because it is no longer wearable, or because I absolutely can not stand the sight of that item anymore. So no, I can't think of much I regret.</p> <p>Having said that, there were a few favourite pieces I shrank out of, that I let go with regret. Their memory still causes a little pang. But they were no longer wearable for me, so out they went. I am quite sure that I will be predisposed to buying similar items if I find them though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789228 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:31:41 +0000 rachylou 789228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I miss some things, but they didn't fit anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789146 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:42:13 +0000 RoseandJoan 789146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I regret letting go of books, but aside from a classic levi denim jacket I have yet to really regret a purge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789123 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:08:38 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 789123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A black Wilson's moto jacket I purchased in the mid-80's. Classic style. I purged it on my 20,000th move coming back to WA from Idaho. That and a pair of black Frye harness boots. They both went together. This was in 2007. A year or so later I was wishing I hadn't done it and still feel that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789108 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:43:18 +0000 DonnaF 789108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing comes to mind. My problem is holding onto things for too long or buying the wrong things in the first place! I never had the cool things you are regretting, however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789092 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:23:03 +0000 Mander 789092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two pairs of Doc Martens shoes, a too-small cashmere sweater that would have made a great felted scarf, and my first ever book bag. But really, most of my clothes have been nothing special -- those that were, I still have!</p> <p>Now if my classic motorcycle jacket would just magically fit me again I'd be a happy camper. A toasty warm happy camper -- that this is amazingly weatherproof. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789073 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:52:33 +0000 Raisin 789073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any that I really regret. I tend to forget about them once they're gone. I did, for the first time ever, actually go and get a sweater out of my purge pile the other day. So maybe that would have been my first! I think though, I'm just very low on sweaters and once I replace that one it will probably go. I purge ruthlessly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789035 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:00:36 +0000 Suz 789035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing. </p> <p>Honestly....I regret hanging ONTO some things for longer than I should have. </p> <p>But purging? I regret none of those things. </p> <p>The only thing I truly regret is losing the diamond from my mother's wedding ring. I can't afford to replace it now, and I miss wearing it, and feel sad about the loss. </p> <p>That's it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789034 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:00:04 +0000 modgrl 789034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I miss my leather micro mini. But realistically I should NOT be wearing it anymore.<br /> No matter how cute it was back then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-you-totally-regret-purging-from-your-closet#post-789028 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:49:37 +0000 Claudia 789028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The few things that haunt me, how about you?</p> <p>#1) 1980's Guess by Georges Marciano denim moto jacket, I could weep over this one</p> <p>#2) classic suede and leather pencil skirts</p> <p>#3) 1990's sheer tartan plaid buttondown shirts from the GAP</p> <p>#4) some gorgeous, completely on-trend-now sweaters/jumpers: some cabled, some hand knitted in fine yarns, all "my" color palette, some oversized, some cropped, all in great condition that I could be enjoying now (especially when I see the current retail prices).</p> <p>#5) some designer vintage clutches I inherited </p>