https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:05:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992512 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:21:19 +0000 Anonymous 992512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah. I am THERE with you. I finally have a plan, and I'm not swayed by every cute thing I see. Shopping isn't as "fun" (pure recreation)&nbsp;as it was before, but I'm getting my wardrobe into the shape I really want it to be in.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now that you have a really nice Brahmin bag, you obviously won't be quick to just settle for any old thing. Your next bag has a lot to live up to! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992499 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 21:41:59 +0000 tarzy 992499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the inspiration! I needed to read this - I'm having this same struggle right now with leather jackets. I've tried so many in the last year, and none of them are "it." It's so easy to say "PPP" and "quality over quantity" but it's hard to actually live it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992488 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 21:17:00 +0000 Ornella 992488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this story It's fun, inspiring and wise. I believe in power of resisting non-perfect items. Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992418 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 18:54:57 +0000 ramya 992418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love the concept:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992384 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:17:37 +0000 Anonymous 992384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann I loved your description of the Wardrobe Mistress! Good for you on holding your nerve and biding your time till the right bag comes along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992359 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 16:27:44 +0000 Angie 992359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chuckle*</p> <p>You are so fab </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992325 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:58:18 +0000 Beth Ann 992325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the Opera, the Wardrobe Mistress rules her domain.&nbsp; It's her job to bring the costume designer's plan to life -- and come in under budget.&nbsp; She meticulously keeps track of measurements (constantly changing) of all her performers, must repair and tend&nbsp; the costumes in her care, and often create new items at a moment's notice.&nbsp; You never mess with her, and she engenders a lot of respect.&nbsp; I was always amazed at how she would know when to scrimp and painstakingly restore and rework a garment, and when to spend $50 a yard on the perfect silk to help bring a character to life.&nbsp; No waste.&nbsp; Maximum impact!</p> <p>Yep, that's what I aspire to!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992205 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:02:03 +0000 Adelfa 992205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you describe what you did it sounds so simple--and we know it's SO HARD to think through priorities like that when you're standing in front of an appealing item on sale.</p> <p>I recently settled on a pair of black booties that were fairly pricey for me. Then I suddenly realized that in the last week I've returned items that almost total that amount. They were NAS items and an Angie pick--none of them were 10s. They weren't even 8s. It reinforced for me that spending on what you really need in your wardrobe is quite cheap compared to amassing random items that don't really work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992168 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 03:27:25 +0000 Susie 992168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such a way with words, Beth Ann! Whether it be humorous, insightful, encouraging, or consoling, you truly have a knack.</p> <p>And good for you for not settling. I want to be a Mistress too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992146 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 02:12:59 +0000 Suz 992146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this <b>SO</b> much!!&nbsp;</p> <p>You are my inspiration, Beth Ann. This idea of "wardrobe" -- building a wardrobe instead of amassing a bunch of clothes. Pure brilliance. Thank you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992143 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:49:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 992143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post is timely for me! Thanks! (repeating to self: Wardrobe Mistress, Wardobe Mistress. . .) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992140 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:46:45 +0000 tayleigh 992140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job on sticking to your guns! It's difficult sometimes isn't it? I hope you find your perfect bag soon :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992124 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:45:21 +0000 lyn* 992124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992122 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:40:13 +0000 unfrumped 992122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great way to approach it. If you are PPP, good things will come. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992121 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:38:09 +0000 Sveta 992121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&lt;cheering on&gt; You show'em girl who is the master here! <br />Great job!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992120 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:35:44 +0000 Thistle 992120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992119 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:34:10 +0000 Sheila 992119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome story, and inspiring to me...thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992114 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:22:36 +0000 Caro in Oz 992114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-mistress#post-992111 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:17:03 +0000 Beth Ann 992111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walk away from the purse......Walk away from the purse.......Walk away fro......</p> <p>I received a lovely Brahmin black tote from my MIL for my Birthday:&nbsp; Step One in the Great Bag Upgrade, and another step toward building a wardrobe, rather than just buying items I like.</p> <p>Next on the bag list?&nbsp; A rich brown or cordovan leather bag --- must at least have a convertible cross-body strap, and come in under $150.&nbsp; This is a tall order, unless I want a mini bag.</p> <p>Today, at Clarks, I saw a lovely bag fitting the above description....almost.&nbsp; It was black, but it was also half-price.&nbsp; I closed my eyes and imagined myself with my new Brahmin bag, and realized that I didn't really want another black bag.&nbsp; I wear lots of black, and I'd prefer a rich brown to show itself over my black and charcoal coats.&nbsp; Will I even find a bag to match my list?&nbsp; perhaps not, but I don't need to create second-best duplication.&nbsp; It's not like I'll have to carry my stuff in a WalMart bag!</p> <p>Seems silly, but the old me, tiring of looking for for the desired item, would have settled rather than risk not finding the "one."&nbsp; Now I'm fine if it never comes, and I have the funds ready if it does!</p> <p>I'm now a Wardrobe Mistress, not a shopper! </p>