https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:44:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174547 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:31:30 +0000 cat2 2174547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an enabler on the coat as well, hope it works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174538 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:17:24 +0000 Janet 2174538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat2, I have the same tendencies. Although I also tend to hoard pants that fit even if they aren’t super current (I don’t go really trendy with pants anyway). I should try the piece counting strategy — I have tons of tops for every bottom I own, LOL.</p> <p>OK, now, the Kit and Ace jacket — there is a 15% discount code on full price items with email sign up. I think I may order it to try, thanks to all you enablers! Hey, returns are free if it doesn’t work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174486 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:38:08 +0000 cat2 2174486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my friends started me on it, she realized she had stacks of sweaters. I had tons of tops and hardly any pants because I am hard to fit. Thus explaining my inability to leave the house later in the week! The counts help me figure out what I really need, instead just buying whatever struck my fancy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174480 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:23:29 +0000 Anonymous 2174480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Piece counting is a good strategy . It was a bit of an aha moment ( please stop quoting that Oprah woman , Lisa ) when I found that sweet spot for myself this winter with sweaters . I must pay more attention to that . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174438 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:10:36 +0000 cat2 2174438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t do budgets, instead I do piece counts; it keeps me from buying too many items in any category. I also keep a list of brands with pieces that didn’t last long enough, so I shift over time to ones I can depend on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174435 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:29:42 +0000 Minaminu 2174435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great additions! The Dolce Vita boots are super, I can imagine you'll have plenty of wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174402 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:12:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2174402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, Johnny Was’ pieces look amazing—I love the embroidery on so many of them, and the way the fits look flowing without too much fabric getting in the way. “Boho” implies that the designs were taken from other cultures; I’m not sure that’s true of Johnny Was. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174385 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:30:24 +0000 Anonymous 2174385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea to track wardrobe purchases for the year. I have declared it a year of second hand purchases except if a HEWI appears . So far I bought a second hand Johnny Was boho-like silk top for warmer weather and a few accessories like hair scrunchies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174377 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:10:39 +0000 LaPed 2174377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great additions! I've been all-neutral so far this year as well. I'm curious to see if/when I'll be excited about colours again.</p> <p>I'm rooting for the plaid K&amp;A coat. I think it would be a perfect addition for your style and climate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174372 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:33:09 +0000 Anonymous 2174372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another enabler for the Kit &amp; Ace jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174367 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:15:42 +0000 Angie 2174367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b>, YES. Wear a separate hoodie underneath for the same effect. I like the visual effect too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174316 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:36:59 +0000 rachylou 2174316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see you in the Kit&amp;Ace, I really can... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174309 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:45:18 +0000 Janet 2174309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I tried a pair of grey Levi’s and they fit ok if maybe a little loose but were much too short (30” inseam, ugh!). I had a great pair of Levi’s skinnies from five years ago that are still in good shape but I am giving them away because I’m done with skinny-skinnies. </p> <p>Angie, I noticed that the hood was not part of the coat, but I sure do like that styling — I suppose I could wear a separate hoodie underneath! </p> <p>Lisa, you enabler! I may need to try it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174304 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:03:41 +0000 Carla 2174304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like ‘essentials’ to me! &nbsp;Pretty modest haul, too. I’ve been sorting through the sales, waiting for the S/S lines to drop. &nbsp;Returned 3 pairs of white jeans until I found a pair that worked. &nbsp;Good old Levi’s came through in the end. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174258 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:15:44 +0000 Anonymous 2174258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Googles *budget*. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174254 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:58:32 +0000 Angie 2174254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICE. These all look very "<b>Janet"</b>, and gel with your evolved lifestyle.&nbsp;</p> <p>The K&amp;A coat does not have a hood - just making sure you know that!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have been tracking my wardrobe expenses and purchases carefully in a spreadsheet for 12 years, stick to my budget, and find it a very worthwhile exercise.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174249 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:37:07 +0000 Sal 2174249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweaters/knitwear are the hardest.</p> <p>My favourite from last year was washed by my 19 year old son and I think it has shrunk, whether is salvageable I can't quite bear to try.&nbsp; If it is not I will replace!&nbsp; Where I find tracking the ones I hand on useful is if I can see that I tire of certain types of pieces, or things that really just don't last.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I like that jacket for you too, I am looking for something like that to wear over simple oufits to elevate them whilst still looking casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174238 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:04:02 +0000 Anonymous 2174238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I finally got the link to the jacket to work - BUY IT! &nbsp;You get such a good deal with your US dollar here, and the coat is really reasonably priced for what it is. &nbsp;It will be stunning on you .</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174229 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:33:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2174229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Googled “kit ace sale” and got references to 70% off for Boxing day and again for a spring sale, so the answer to that query is yes, you can probably expect K&amp;A to have sales. Of course, you don’t know if the coat will be included. </p> <p>That coat is almost exactly what I’m looking for, just a tad too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174227 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:22:48 +0000 Anonymous 2174227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kit &amp; Ace - at least back when they had a B&amp;M store here - does go on sale . I did find their pieces were worth every dollar I spent on them ( cough , a lot ) . Shaking my head at how much you get for your dollar in the US . The DV boots alone are almost $200 here with shipping and taxes . Sigh . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174221 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:37:24 +0000 nemosmom 2174221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>These are fabulous AND practical additions for you, Janet! Add me to the list of enablers because I think that windowpane jacket is SO cool.&nbsp; It looks like it has a burgundy (or red?) color in the pattern, too, so I think it would slip seamlessly into your wardrobe.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174212 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:44:01 +0000 Janet 2174212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I haven’t been tracking what leaves my wardrobe, but that would be a wise thing as well. I just put a sweater in the donate box because it’s gotten a little stretched and had a pull right on the front at the middle of my chest — even when I try to push it through to the inside, it catches my eye and bothers me. Gone! So now I have a potential desire for a burgundy sweater to replace it, argh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174211 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:38:27 +0000 Sal 2174211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice additions!</p> <p>I track my wardrobe ins and outs but I don’t track the wears. But I like to know what bringing in and also why pieces get passed on.</p> <p>I have added five things in February and exited a similar number - and I am activity looking for a few things now due to holes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174193 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:37:19 +0000 Janet 2174193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, I know what you mean about the Sorels — technically they are gear, which I could easily justify as a whole other category. </p> <p>It also occurs to me that so far this year everything I have bought is neutral in color. That’s not a problem but it is worth noting that I may crave some color in the months to come. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174183 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:33:48 +0000 Helena 2174183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like the Sorels should come out of a different budget Those are safety essentials in cold weather as much as anything! (enabler alert)</p> <p>Great purchases Janet - they look like extremely versatile pieces that will see a ton of wear and fit seamlessly into your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tracking-my-february-purchases#post-2174181 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:17:02 +0000 Janet 2174181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to continue to track my clothing purchases this year, as it's keeping me honest, and posting it here is a good way of keeping me accountable and having a good record for myself.&nbsp;</p> <p>As we enter the last week of February, I'm noting that I've made a few purchases this month and am deciding that any more things that tempt me will need to wait for March. Taking my time is helping me evaluate the usefulness of potential wardrobe additions.&nbsp;</p> <p>I purchased three things in January, totaling under $200. February has been a bit more expensive. I purchased five items, totaling under $500.&nbsp;</p> <p>- Halogen argyle sweater<br />- Dolce Vita Huey booties<br />- AG grey Harper straight leg jeans<br />- Adidas track pants<br />- Sorel snow hikers</p> <p>So far, unsurprisingly, the Sorels are the overwhelming winners even though I've only had them a week -- the purchase coincided with snowy/icy/rainy weather and I've had them out on four occasions already. Super practical if not fashiony.</p> <p>I'm enjoying the others as well. The DV booties will get more wear when I can get out of the house more. I'm wearing the grey jeans today and hope to finally get out of the driveway for some errands. I've enjoyed the sweater in two wearings so far. And the track pants are good multipurpose items, for around-the-house wear as well as hiking or other activity.&nbsp;</p> <p>All are what I consider to be practical purchases but with some style appeal. I don't want to be lured into complacency of shopping more by justifying more "practical" items, so I'll be keeping a critical eye on myself going into March, when I can be tempted by new spring clothes, even though I have little occasion to wear them.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm super tempted by the Kit &amp; Ace jacket Angie posted (see below in Finds), and how good would that be with those grey jeans? But it's pricey and I have a lot of jackets. However, these days I'm really liking the longer toppers and it's not always easy to find a fit, color, and pattern that appeals to me. I wonder if K&amp;A ever goes on sale. </p>