https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-1025366 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:28:56 +0000 Lisa 1025366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro-Thanks!&nbsp; Great tip!&nbsp; I do try to remix items not getting much love during a season.&nbsp; For this exercise, I had put my unworn items on the side and by the end of the summer last year, I just never reached for them.&nbsp;&nbsp; I think I was so happy with the combinations I already had, I didn't need any new one's.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-1025361 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:22:02 +0000 Caro in Oz 1025361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed - do you want to come to my place? :)</p> <p>The only thing I'd add is rather than putting items directly to a holding zone can you make a couple of outfits with them &amp; wear them now?&nbsp;This is always the acid-test for me. It doesn't take long to understand why I'm not wearing it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689690 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:42:19 +0000 Anonymous 689690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>amazing organization skills and determination. Congrats Lisa! I'm so saving this thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689682 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:35:12 +0000 Lisa 689682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jjsloane-Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689552 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:43:52 +0000 Jjsloane 689552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are my idol of organization and documentation. I am in awe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689450 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:33:23 +0000 Lisa 689450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alaskagirl-Thanks! It's taken almost two years of YLF to get to this point. I am a slow adopter.</p> <p>goldenpig-Thanks! The goal has been to wear everything twice in a month. Since my seasons run roughly 3 months a piece and I have four of them, I'd have worn "seasonal items" only 6 times a year. A subgoal is to have a bunch of crossover items, this way pieces get worn more than 6 times a year. Some items such as shorts, really are only worn for 3 months but other items such as my jeans, are worn year round.</p> <p>Angie-*blushing* Thanks! I've learned a lot on YLF, it's just taken a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689169 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:21:39 +0000 Angie 689169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I clone you, Lisa? </p> <p>You are so fab!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689152 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:14:34 +0000 goldenpig 689152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, thanks for sharing! What a pretty and well organized closet! It's like one of those closet organization ads! Loved reading about your lists too. Is the goal to wear everything twice in a month? A season? A year? I have a big wardrobe and I know I wear my clothes at least twice a year (except maybe some evening dresses) but I don't think I could do twice a month! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689127 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:06:13 +0000 catgirl 689127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, you are organized! And your closet is so cohesive in color. Inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-689124 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:05:16 +0000 Lisa 689124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta-Thanks! Sometimes my hubby thinks I'm too organized. :)</p> <p>Gaylene-No worries, YLF is here for you.</p> <p>Kirti-Thanks!</p> <p>April-Thanks! During my process I eventually realized that anytime I could wear a skirt, I would reach for Bermuda shorts or a dress instead. I like the freedom Bermuda shorts have in movement compared to skirts (you don't have to always keep your legs crossed in shorts or worry when entering or exiting the car) and dresses are easier to wear since I don't have to worry about matchin up a top with it. Skirts were always a challenge for me to style. Vests were easy, they add a fun layer and interest to an outfit but as a member of team "always cold" I would reach for something with sleeves over a vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688806 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:01:08 +0000 April 688806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay -- closet photos! This is truly impressive, Lisa. </p> <p>What did you discover about skirts and vests that made them expendable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688735 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:41:21 +0000 Kirti 688735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very impressive Lisa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688643 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 03:12:20 +0000 Gaylene 688643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll report back, but I'm steeling myself for public humiliation in a couple of months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688620 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:51:49 +0000 Sveta 688620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, you are super organized. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688613 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:49:19 +0000 Lisa 688613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara L.-Thanks! My closet purge has been very, very slow. But tracking has really helped me purge. Otherwise I'd probably still be at the starting point. And I was (and still am) a bit embarrassed at how many clothes I have and don't even wear. I don't view shopping the same way I used too. </p> <p>Gaylene-Be sure to report back on what you find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688587 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:21:55 +0000 Gaylene 688587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, LIsa, this is exactly what I need to do. I can't believe I missed this thread before. OK, I know what I'm going to be doing tomorrow morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688572 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:02:06 +0000 Sara L. 688572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive! I wish I was so organized, but at the same time I'm afraid to count. I'd realize I have way too many clothes and then feel guilty. It sounds like you're making progress on your closet and figuring out what to get rid of and what to focus on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-number-four-long#post-688526 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:31:50 +0000 Lisa 688526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I haven't done a check-in for a long time. </p> <p>To recap from older posts, the "wear everything twice challenge" from myself can be found:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in-1">here (second newest check-in, about 9 months ago)</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-check-in">here-older check-in, after my first month starting the challenge</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-and-closet-purge">and here-first check-in post, where it all started</a></p> <p>The first check-in above, also highlights and links to all of Kate's posts (a total of four) which got the ball rolling for me. This includes her <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-everything-twice-1-month-check-in">first check-in thread</a> which was a lightbulb moment for me. </p> <p>Additional check-ins by Kate can be found:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-2-month-check-in">here-month two</a>,<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-everything-twice-3-month-check-in">here-month three</a><br /> and the finale found <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-past-five-months-i-wore-everything-i-own-at-least-twice">here-month four</a>.</p> <p>So where am I up to lately?</p> <p>Onto the numbers.</p> <p>Blazers 11 (no change!)</p> <p>Button Down Shirts and Blouses 7 (down 5 from the last check-in)</p> <p>Sweaters I can Layer 16 (This has gone up 3 from the last check-in, oh my!)</p> <p>Sweaters (that are toppers, cannot layer something over them) 9 (no change!)</p> <p>Cardigans 18 (This has gone up 3 from the last check-in, oh no!)</p> <p>Jeans and Trousers 12 (This has gone down 5 from the last check-in)</p> <p>Skirts and Shorts 3 (This is really a shorts only category now, all skirts have been purged, I'm down 6 from the last check-in)</p> <p>Dresses 12 (no change!)</p> <p>Scarves 12 (This has gone down 6 from the last check-in)</p> <p>LS T's (also used for layering, when the sweaters above are too big to layer with) 8 (This has gone down 7 from the last check-in)</p> <p>Belts 3 (This has gone down 11 from the last check-in, I rarely wear belts)</p> <p>Vests were deleted at the last check-in</p> <p>Short Sleeve T-Shirts 10 (This has gone down 3 from the last check-in)</p> <p>Short Sleeve Tops 13 (This has gone down 12 from the last check-in)</p> <p>So where do I go from here? I've been tracking my clothes for almost two years now and here are a few realizations for me since the last check-in. </p> <p>I am on team "always cold" and need very little warm weather clothing. I am still holding onto too many short sleeve tops and dresses and should really purge further so these can move on to a new home. I also seem to really favor the same handful of combinations, despite re-mixing potential in my closet.</p> <p>I also decided to add a little twist to this check-in. </p> <p>#1-3--Show one side of my closet with all the potential items to wear in warm weather. I run 3 months of warm weather in my area and am almost halfway through month 3. At this point in the season I should know what I really am and am not wearing. Tank tops and footwear are not shown as these are already streamlined areas for me.</p> <p>#4-6--Show what I am really wearing this season. The green jeans stayed, they have only been worn once but are a very recent purchase (a sale rack item while shopping NAS). A few items of clothing are not shown as they are in the wash. Any items that were not worn at all thus far in the season or not worn at least twice by this point in the season were removed.</p> <p>Looks like I just found some new items to add to a holding zone. All I need to do now is decide how long to hold until I determine I no longer need these items. Perhaps I'll wait another 3 months, to finish off the warm weather here and ensure I don't start mixing items into my fall outfits. At least now I can see what I really wear and start swapping items in and out of the holding zone as I see which pieces re-mix better than others. This will help expand my wardrobe while keeping my closet small.</p> <p>And the numbers from photos #1-3 and #4-6----</p> <p>#1-3-Blazers-5, Cardigans-10, Shirts-7, Sweaters-3, LS Ts-4, Jeans/Trousers-10, Dresses-6, Short Sleeve Tops-13, T-Shirts-10, Shorts-3.</p> <p>#4-6-Blazers-4, Cardigans-7, Shirts-2, Sweaters-1, LS Ts-2, Jeans/Trousers-7, Dresses-3, Short Sleeve Tops-7, T-Shirts-9, Shorts-3.</p> <p>Thanks for reading! </p>