https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:05:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921888 Thu, 24 May 2018 11:28:17 +0000 unfrumped 1921888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those but agree s better question is, “ Am I dying to wear it right now?”</p> <p>That means I love it even though might have to wait for the right weather , event ( an planned upcoming event hopefully). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921824 Thu, 24 May 2018 02:33:11 +0000 Anonymous 1921824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are actually the very&nbsp; questions I ask myself.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think of fit as being the test of the happiness factor and fabric composition, I almost never buy in advance because I like to imagine that I will surprise myself with my preferences, and I usually wear the things I buy with the things I own almost immediately.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921647 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:59:23 +0000 Janet 1921647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More questions I need to ask myself:</p> <p>- Does it suit my lifestyle? (Is it wash and wear, is it delicate or fussy, does it shift around or annoy me in any way?)</p> <p>- Do I already have this? (Do I have a piece that performs the same function as this? If so, does this replace the old one? Is it better? Or does it provide more variety in a way that I can use? Which leads to...)</p> <p>- Am I willing to give up something else in my wardrobe to make room for this? </p> <p>- Will I actually wear it? (It seems so simple but sometimes I fool myself, and I need to be more honest upfront and admit that even though something fits and “looks good” I just may not ever reach for it.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921638 Wed, 23 May 2018 12:24:36 +0000 Jessikams 1921638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have learned to shop with a general idea of what I DON’T need, so I can avoid pitfalls. As for selecting the RIGHT item, I have to say it’s gut. I feel a really, really strong gut response when something clicks— visually and in terms of fit. And then I’m a goner and am way beyond logic in about 6 seconds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921620 Wed, 23 May 2018 09:49:40 +0000 Mainelady 1921620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with questions 1 and 3. I also ask myself if it is a necessity, or if it has a built in happiness factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921618 Wed, 23 May 2018 09:48:14 +0000 Sisi 1921618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! I like YLF polls. When I buy something I&nbsp;ask myself:</p> <p>1. whether it fits, of course </p> <p>2. how does it make me feel? (happy, "me" ?)</p> <p>3. will it&nbsp;feel&nbsp;ok&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;&nbsp;this piece repeatedly, let's say&nbsp;10 times in the season? (this following <b>Jenn's </b>post about 30 wears - it was very helpful, thank you<b> </b>Jenn!). That's because I want to keep a smallish wardrobe due to recent "conversion" to minimalism.</p> <p>I admit that I should give more attention to the third question "Does it go with items I already own?". I remember cases when&nbsp;I did not ask myself this question and then I found myself in trouble.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921609 Wed, 23 May 2018 08:36:33 +0000 Style Fan 1921609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As others have noted #1 and #3 make sense.&nbsp; I often buy something to wear for later in the season or for vacation so #2 does not apply to me.&nbsp; I would never buy anything if I applied that rule.<br />I have a very focused style and colour palette that works for me.&nbsp; I look at something and think about how the item works into my style.&nbsp; I don't go outside my colour palette.<br />If all of the above criteria are met then the item has to make me happy.<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921607 Wed, 23 May 2018 08:22:42 +0000 rachylou 1921607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya know, I see question 2 as equivalent to my ‘where can I wear this?’ I never even thought about the fact that I buy my Puffy for the next winter when NAS comes around in July (July, right?). I just need some question to stop me from buying for Coachella, the Met Ball, and the Riviera... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921604 Wed, 23 May 2018 08:00:29 +0000 Gigi 1921604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great questions to start with. I would probably modify no. 2, as others have noted. I can see no. 2 as addressing the issue of buying things *too* far out of season--like at an end-of-season clearance, when you might not be able to wear the item for several months. I know that I have gotten burned that way, by buying stuff too far in advance, because when the time comes to wear it, I find that I am no longer interested in it.</p> <p>Some questions I ask myself:<br />. Do I like this item so much that I can't wait to wear it?&nbsp;<br />. If I buy this item, will a similar, loved item in my wardrobe not get as much wear?&nbsp;<br />. If I buy this item, will I be satisfied with it overall, or will I continue looking for a better version of the item? (Am I settling?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921594 Wed, 23 May 2018 05:05:05 +0000 Anonymous 1921594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lately I need to ask if it will fit my casual life style as I am attracted to dressy items...so where will I wear it? Do I want to wear it home? Can I use it to make at least 3 outfits with what I have? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921586 Wed, 23 May 2018 04:34:14 +0000 Katerina 1921586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Question 1 is given for me. Question 3 most of the time, although I am an emotional shopper and sometimes I just love a piece although it does not go with many of my other clothes and I just buy it and try to make it work.<br /> Price is important to me, I always ask myself if the price is right in terms of quality of the item - fabric, design, tailoring etc. I also often ask myself about a potential longevity of the item, especially if I am to pay more, I want a fairly classic piece that I can have in my wardrobe for years. And if the piece is more expensive, it should be versatile.<br /> Question 2 is not a one I ask, I buy a lot of clothes off season and they wait for their turn. A couple of months ago, I found a beautiful winter coat, very expensive originally, for a fraction of the price. It is very streamlined, classic wool coat and it is now waiting for next winter.<br /> Last but not least - does the piece make me happy? Do I feel like I want to wear it immediately? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921581 Wed, 23 May 2018 03:29:59 +0000 Suz 1921581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely 1 and 3...although even 3 might not be relevant to someone undergoing a major style shift.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tend to ask myself -- does it make me happy, do I have occasions for wearing it, do I have the support acts or can I afford them, does it fit with my overall style persona?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921542 Tue, 22 May 2018 23:07:29 +0000 SarahD8 1921542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my version of #2 would be something like:<br /> -am I excited to wear this next time X event rolls around?<br /> -Do I need more options for X events? And<br /> -Is this as good or better than the options I already own for X event?</p> <p>(Bc I think it's easy to accumulate more options than I really need for rare events, esp because I tend to default to the same ones repeatedly since I don't wear them that often.)</p> <p>I often ask "where are you going in that?" (Borrowed from Bridgette Raes.) Very good for keeping me from purchasing a lot of pretty, impractical things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921537 Tue, 22 May 2018 22:05:21 +0000 The Cat 1921537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 and 3 sound wise. While I understand why 2 might work for others, that question is not important to me. If I know that I am going to need a certain item in some months, I will happily buy it when I find it, in particular if the price is reasonable.</p> <p>These are questions I always ask myself before buying:<br /> - Is it in my colour palette?<br /> - Does it match my fashion persona / style statement?<br /> - Can I easily imagine styling it in different ways? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921529 Tue, 22 May 2018 21:08:35 +0000 Sal 1921529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with 1 and 3. Would alter 2 to - what occasions will I wear this (dinner wedding, winter work) and also add</p> <p>4. Do I own anything too similar?<br /> 5. Can I afford this?<br /> 6. Checking laundering needs (I can forget this)</p> <p>With 4 there are times for duplication or almost duplication but we should do this mindfully. I have ended up with four black sweaters when 1 or at the most 2 are needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921521 Tue, 22 May 2018 20:47:14 +0000 Cardiff girl 1921521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like to know fabric content so whether it’s easy to launder and how comfortable it’s going to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921512 Tue, 22 May 2018 20:25:12 +0000 jussie 1921512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to know I will be able to make at least three outfits with a garment before I buy it. Also if it doesn’t look as good or better than what I am already wearing that day then I don’t buy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921498 Tue, 22 May 2018 19:05:42 +0000 Angie 1921498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with #1 and #3, provided you take alterations to create good fit into consideration. </p> <p>As for #2 - not the best rule of thumb. You absolutely need to shop for items in advance - longer than to wear next week. And some like the to shop off season. Most of what I got for Spring and Summer is sold out now. I had to wait months for the weather to cooperate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921494 Tue, 22 May 2018 19:00:37 +0000 rachylou 1921494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun. I ask:<br /> -Where can I wear this?<br /> -Do I have anything like this?</p> <p>At this stage of my wardrobe development, it has to work for my real-life activities and not be surplus with regard to the available occasions to wear it. As in, my going out capsule is full up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921460 Tue, 22 May 2018 16:22:27 +0000 Thistle 1921460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great questions!</p> <p>I think if I honestly asked those of myself more often, I'd have more to wear and less orphans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921459 Tue, 22 May 2018 16:21:41 +0000 Carla 1921459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does it spark joy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921455 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:58:51 +0000 Anonymous 1921455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great questions- thank you for posting it<br /> I usually ask :<br /> Is it in my color palette?<br /> Is it a flattering silhouette?<br /> How many things can it go with presently in my wardrobe?<br /> Is it timeless or trendy and which of those slots do I want it for?<br /> Can I afford it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921454 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:57:41 +0000 Kristin L 1921454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those questions.&nbsp; I would also add "How happy does this make me?".&nbsp; If I'm grinning from ear to ear, then I know I'll figure it out.&nbsp; If it's just meh, then no matter what, it needs to go back on the rack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921450 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:55:44 +0000 Helena 1921450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great questions, although #2 requires a bit of caution, given weather, seasonality, and frequency of occasions (for example, I only have proper nights out every month or two). But all in all, a sensible checklist!</p> <p>I would also add - does this item make me smile? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/three-questions#post-1921449 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:53:57 +0000 Like the Season 1921449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In a local shop last weekend, the young sales clerk and I were discussing how to decide whether to buy a given article of clothing. She said she suggests customers ask themselves three question:</p> </p> <ol> <li>Does it fit my body now?</li> <li>Will I be able to wear it within the next week?</li> <li>Does it go with items I already own?</li> </ol> </p> <p>She said if you can answer yes to those three questions, the item will merge seamlessly into your wardrobe.</p> <p>There are other considerations, of course, but I love the simplicity of the advice.</p> <p>What questions do you ask yourself before purchasing something new?</p>