https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:30:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852960 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:07:00 +0000 minimalist 1852960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot of work, and how satisfying!</p> <p>Mr Maximal has been working on this, taking it one clothing category at a time. He's happiest letting things go when he knows there's need for them, as there is for large mens clothing. </p> <p>Early on, he adapted to my method of bringing home clothing for him to try on in a session or two, with most of it going back immediately. When something is out of his comfort zone, he generally humors me by wearing it around the house for a few days before declaring a hard veto. </p> <p>But as Runcarla says, all that really counts is what's inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852867 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:16:52 +0000 lyn67 1852867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I can say, ironing and all, This Guy woth be kept!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852853 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:35:11 +0000 Anonymous 1852853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very impressive. I cannot get my DH to shop. If I bring things home for him to try, he keeps everything without trying on...a big mistake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852819 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:10:39 +0000 Carla 1852819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Danusia, have you ever seen "The Great Gatsby"? There was a time when DH had over 20 dress shirts, and after ironing day, I always felt like I was in the shirt scene from the movie! Just ironed shirts would be hung from every conceivable surface! Now, DH did his own ironing from early years in our marriage, but wanted lots of shirts so that he could do a marathon session once a month while watching a football game! </p> <p>He still does all the ironing for our household! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852815 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:59:29 +0000 Angie 1852815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852722 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:39:51 +0000 Anonymous 1852722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp; wish my husband was like yours! I am banished from my DH's closet. I am only allowed to hang stuff in there and not take anything out. All his coats and&nbsp; jackets are in the spare room closet and our downstairs closet. I once counted and he had 78 shirts - dress shirts and polos. This does not include t'shirts. He has 6 nice Gap tees and a drawer full of logo tees that I would like to burn in the fire pit. He loves deals&nbsp; and will buy underwear and socks when on sale. These at least I can throw our when too worn and he won't say anything.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can go on and on... I should mention our closets are the same size and all my clothes, shoes, boots, handbags, all my jackets and coats, scarves and some exercise stuff (mat, weights, foam roller,&nbsp; stepper) fit in mine and does not look overstuffed.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852716 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:48:26 +0000 Glory 1852716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very very impressed with your DH and willingness and interest to do this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852652 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:29:56 +0000 Style Fan 1852652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very impressed Carla.&nbsp; The closet culling sounds successful.&nbsp; Mr. Style Fan has agreed to buy a new pair of shoes (finally).&nbsp; He wants the exact same pair as he had in black (of course). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852612 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 01:08:30 +0000 DonnaF 1852612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am terribly impressed. My DH dresses like a hobo most of the time: Ratty sweatshirts, ratty Ts, and ratty jeans or sweatpants. Plus, a lot is a size too big since he lost weight after he retired. I sneak the worst of it into the trash or rag bag. It's not like he doesn't have better clothing! At least he will wear the better stuff to church even if he dresses like a hobo to go to the supermarket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852105 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:37:57 +0000 Keturah 1852105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you did a fantastic job! I can't believe your husband agreed to it. My husband is still holding onto shirts from 15 or more years ago, though he doesn't wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852104 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:37:35 +0000 Carla 1852104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laurie, the first time I did a closet cull with DH we shared a small closet in an older home. He had 3 times as much stuff as I had. I explained to him about consignment and about donations to causes that recycle clothes. It made him reconcile with letting go. After a couple of years it wasn't such a chore to convince him. This year was the easiest, and he really took the lead. </p> <p>Cindysmith, though it is fun to have a dapper guy, what is beneath the clothes, and even beneath the skin, is what is important. ❤️</p> <p>Emily K and Jenn - Even Angie's little Sam has a fan capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852099 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:14:16 +0000 cindysmith 1852099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am excessively jealous. How did you get home to do a closet edit? I cannot get Sunshine to get rid of clothes for any reason at any time. I have to throw away his raggedy nasty torn stained work shirts on the slick (and then he gripes about having to cut the sleeves off the replacements). FORGET getting him to go through the nice clothes that he never wears and literally hasn't worn in over 8 years. He "might need them one day". </p> <p>So yeah, I'm jealous and proud of you XOXOXOXOXO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852094 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:59:06 +0000 Laurie 1852094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just impressed that your husband participates in any of this... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852087 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:24:39 +0000 Jenn 1852087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>His closet looks so empty!</p> <p>My husband and I both have fan capsules for going to soccer games. And, for that matter, for watching them at home. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852086 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:22:05 +0000 Emily K 1852086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go Hawks!!!!!! &nbsp;:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-on-dhs-closet-cull#post-1852061 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 18:23:16 +0000 Carla 1852061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH was ruthless with this year's version of the closet cull and surprised me with what he was willing to let go. It was draining on him though, and we had to defer outfit creation to the next day. </p> <p>We ended up with a bag of trash and 3 bags for donation. 2 bags were winter wear including a monster winter parka (winter fieldwork), an old ski jacket and pants, and a winter leather coat that was uncomfortably heavy to wear. 7 sweaters, and half the golf shirts were dispatched. Without prompting he handed over all but two chino pants. He volunteered that after our trip to NL, he couldn't stand the baggy look and after wearing them the past 2 weeks, never wanted to wear them again!</p> <p>His dressy (suit) capsule is in good shape and there is variety. ( Ties down to 7 from 28!). His smart casual capsule for summer is good, but winter has a few holes (sweaters, trousers). His gym capsule is complete, but his golf capsule needs a complete overhaul! (He's looking forward to THAT shopping trip!). Shoes are good. Outerwear is good. Accessories are good. He likes cotton mock necks for layering, and his all need replacing. Socks and other u-wear are all good. His palette is heavy on light blue and beige, with grey, black, and Jean supporting colours. There is a bit of purple and chlorophyll green. For some reason that I can't figure out, he doesn't wear (like) navy. Navy trousers in particular become closet orphans. He is interested in shopping for brown and olive items this season.</p> <p>PS: his fave sports team since forever is the Seattle Seahawks, so 'yes' he has team gear. </p>