https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 03:20:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-227416 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:21:55 +0000 bella 227416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirasmom - I wanted to congratulate you on your first post and all the wonderful style resolutions. welcome and please continue posting on the forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-227415 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:20:17 +0000 bella 227415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry I didn't get chance to comment individually on all of your goals, but thank you very much for chiming in. I will start a new thread at the end of the month to see how well you did and what more you need to accomplish in November!<br /> Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-226528 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:59:12 +0000 catgirl 226528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Marley said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-226488 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:20:29 +0000 Marley 226488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do a complete edit/purge of my closet/wardrobe. So many times over the years I have started this project, but never completed it! I never look at/go through/or wear the clothes that are stuck up on the highest shelves or back in the farthest corners from the doors. So, by the end of this month - I will have taken everything out of my closet, tried it on and either put it in the donate bag, the toss bag, or hang it up in the FRONT of my closet. I will also go through every single one of my accessories and come up with an organized way to store them, so that they are protected from dust, but also easily accessible and I can actually enjoy and wear them! I'd like to do more than this - but I think I need to be realistic and save some of my more "advanced" goals for Nov., Dec., Jan. Feb. . . . ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-226341 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:58:46 +0000 Elly 226341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go Kirasmom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-226183 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:49:21 +0000 Jen 226183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to not look like a schlump at preschool drop off every morning. Its three days a week. Seriously, I can do this. Oh, and at orchestra rehearsal on Thursdays, so thats four days a week when I will look nice. </p> <p>SO.</p> <p>Dress nice (IE real clothes) four days a week.<br /> Take AND post one outfit picture here a week<br /> Clean out my closet - a practical physical cleaning, not a purge, I'm talking a dustmop and windex clean here.<br /> Maybe post before and after pictures of the closet?<br /> Get my jeans hemmed.<br /> Identify one accessories hole and fill it.<br /> wear scarves once a week<br /> wear one MOTG formula a week</p> <p>ok thats plenty. :D</p> <p>I like this thread. Goals are good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-226126 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:35:20 +0000 Alecia 226126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to figure out how to wear my flat oxfords. I also need to figure out how to make my wardrobe work for my return to work and the logistics of pumping milk there. This was made so much easier by the fact that I can fit back in most of my pregnancy pants! Yippee! I wasn't expecting that to be the case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-226108 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:00:48 +0000 kirasmom 226108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ironically, before I even knew this website existed (a week ago), I did a major closet purge coupled with an I'm-tired-of-looking-like-a-sloppy-frump-in-my-ultra-discount-clothing-when-I-can-afford-nice-stuff-dammit midlife turnaround. At least that's what I'm hoping for. </p> <p>I took 3 bags of clothes and shoes to Goodwill, sent another 2 bags to my sister and nieces, bought my first pair of black leggings since 1983 (*sigh*), and actually did RESEARCH before making a pilgrimage to Macy's. The photos people are posting here, and the input from other women is SO inspiring to me. I may actually post one myself after I work up the courage! </p> <p>So MY goal for October is to treat myself like the professional, deserving woman I am and develop a "look" that is really me and that doesn't involve worn-out black slacks that don't fit or cheap-looking tops that I got for $5 at Ross. In that spirit, here's my oath:<br /> I vow to no longer purchase something just because it's 75% off. There's a reason it's 75% off - NO ONE WANTS IT!<br /> I vow to browse the "New Arrivals" racks at TJ Maxx and Marshall's before heading to the Clearance rack. As much as it hurts.<br /> I vow to think quality instead of quantity next time I shop. Five ugly polyester blouses that cost $7 each, that don't fit properly, and make me look like an extra in a 1980s soap opera are really not a bargain.<br /> I vow to remember that small waist and big hips used to be fashionable and there are pants out there for me (just not the ones in the Juniors section, or anything with "ultra-low-rise" in the name).<br /> I vow to buy a black pencil skirt.<br /> I vow to work a scarf into at least one outfit. And not the wool one I wear to the mountains - a real scarf.<br /> I vow to find a fashionable friend. (let me explain, I LOVE my girlfriends, but we are all - mostly - government lawyers and judges who are either wearing the same boring suits if we're in trial, or sporting sloppy business casual because our offices have very laid-back dress codes.) I need some in-person constructive criticism.<br /> I vow to quit wearing my black Skechers to work. I work in a courthouse, for goodness sake, not a Denny's. And NO, they don't match with my robe!<br /> I vow to wear the black pencil skirt. No matter how scared I am.</p> <p>OK, that's quite a lot for one month (and for my first post). I am very excited to get started!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-225986 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:10:23 +0000 Dawn 225986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goals for October is to:</p> <p>1) Clean out my wardrobe and go through every drawer, hook, hanger, shelf and basket of clothing, shoes and accessories. I intend to ruthlessly cull anything which isn't 100% fabulous.</p> <p>2) Bring any clothes and shoes which need repair to the tailor and cobbler</p> <p>3) Wear everything in my wardrobe before it gets too cold!</p> <p>4) Come up with my go-to emergency outfit for this winter. You know the one that look appropriate in most situations, is comfortable and stylish, </p> <p>5) Have fun with my clothes. I feel as if I spent the last five months wearing nothing but pencil skirts and shirts so I want to venture out and try something new! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-225982 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:52:26 +0000 An 225982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the idea of making sure everything is in tip top and wearable condition but for this month my goal is to complete my wardrobe edit. I need to be ruthless and (to use Hanna's words) edit down to '100% wearable and fabulous'. My second goal is to make sure I have completed most of my spring/summer shopping plan so that I have a really workable wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-225790 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:45:23 +0000 Barbara 225790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow bella, VERY impressive! My main autumn style goal is to master the art of wearing leggings with long tunics/short dresses and, hopefully, rocking them in a major way! I recently accomplished a complete wardrobe purge and am excited about my fashion future. I purchased several fine-gauge cotton cardigans, lots of pima cotton tees and three fierce pencil skirts - one black, two animal print. Still seeking leopard ballet flats. Checking in on this forum keeps me informed AND inspired! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-225772 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:31:10 +0000 hanna 225772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>y'all are intensely organized. </p> <p>my goals:</p> <p>- edit my wardrobe down to the 100% wearable and fabulous. i finally redid my whole room (long story, but when my parents moved into our current house i was in the states, and the room ended up not being very me at ALL), and now have a MUCH better closet system. so i'm working on making sure i only have clothes i really love in it!</p> <p>- wear everything i own.</p> <p>- start blogging and posting photos again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-225689 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:59:00 +0000 Maya 225689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is really impressive Bella. I don't know if I could be as disciplined as you are. How fab that you found a tailor you trust!</p> <p>My goals will come in phases. The first phase, which will probably take up most of October, is to get my fall wardrobe as much in shape as possible before moving. After I move, I won't have the same kind of expendable income I have now, so it's crucial I get all the big ticket items out of the way now (footwear mostly).</p> <p>The second phase will be sorting out closet space. Honestly, I am REALLY stressed out about this. I'm going to be crammed in a tiny studio apartment and I have no idea how I'm going to house all of my clothes and shoes. I don't have a huge wardrobe, but I don't have a tiny one either. I use an entire room just to air dry my laundry each week. Much as I despise the idea, I'm probably going to have to take advantage of a dry cleaner, because I doubt I'll have room to dry all of my clothes flat and iron them.</p> <p>It makes me sick to think that I'll probably have to get rid of a lot of pieces I like and want to keep, but I think that will probably end up being the case. It's troublesome that the first phase of my fall goals are directly at odds with the second phase, and I need to find a way to reconcile that. </p> <p>The third phase is learning how to create rich, layered, unexpected, textural looks--despite what will probably end up being a small wardrobe. It's going to be tough. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october/page/2#post-225646 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:52:41 +0000 Kate 225646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goal is to actually stick to my $100 a month budget for the rest of 2010. I've been spending about $200 a month while filling wardrobe gaps, and now I think I'm finally done filling holes.</p> <p>I'm also going to continue my wear everything twice challenge, and stay focused on only buying and keeping clothes that I love and wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-225639 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:30:57 +0000 bella 225639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous goals! </p> <p>Biscuitsmom - I am looking foward to seeing pictures of your new boots and the outfits that you put together.</p> <p>Thunalata - Kudos to you for trying out a new silhouette! You are on a fashion roll!</p> <p>Lisa - Great idea, you've got a head start on your goal with all the lovely outfits that you put together for Sveta's challenge. </p> <p>Stephanie - I think accomplishing my goals will take some time as well since I am very busy, too. The most important thing is to start working on them!:)</p> <p>Random Thought - a puppy is totally worth putting everything else on the backburner. How fun!</p> <p>Angie - I really hope there is a blog post in the works!I am looking forward to seeing your pictures. </p> <p>Jenava - Velvet is really hard to work with. Please show us what you come up with. </p> <p>Sveta - What a great haul! I loved wearing dresses this summer and I am hoping to continue to do so this winter. </p> <p>Taylor - The always fabulous Taylor, please post pictures, you are an inspiration. </p> <p>Tanya - congratulations and good luck with your SYC challenge. You are a braver soul than I am. </p> <p>Chewy - I am really sorry. Big big hugs to you. </p> <p>MnSara - lol! Never seen Martha Stewart's list. Come back and post your goals when you have them!:) </p> <p>MaryK - Congratulations once again for your weight loss, I hope the autumn weather arrives soon in your neck of the woods. </p> <p>Marianna- I am sure you'll look great in pants as well. </p> <p>Lena - excellent idea incorporating Sunday best into your everyday wear. You are already fabulous, I can't wait to see what you'll come up with. </p> <p>Mells - It is quite the challenge. Good luck with everything!</p> <p>Kristen - Even though I didn't comment, I've been following your SYC challenge outfits. Well done!</p> <p>Jonesy - good luck witht the challenge. </p> <p>Steffie - I am sure having to wear a uniform is challenging when you have so many fabulous things hanging in your closet. Perhaps, you can post outfits here, it will motivate you to try new combinations over the weekend. </p> <p>Elly and Marlene - please do post your photos. We will be honest and supportive, promise!</p> <p>RoseandJoan - that's because I don't have kids, and too much time on my hands, lol!:)</p> <p>Kellygirl - COngrats on the jackets, let's see them on!</p> <p>LPR - wow, you've done quite a bit already. Thanks for the suggestions, you might want to post them on a seperate post for more exposure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-225616 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:34:50 +0000 lpr200 225616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow,<br /> I am really inspired. Angie mentioned white tunic shirts which I have one from BB that never quite worked- but I'd like it to work! So I took a good long look at it on and realized it was too long- just got it and some other things ( a jacket with sleeves too long, some items that really needed to be pressed, etc) back from my cleaners/tailor - can't wait to figure out some good outfits.I also returned stuff that were sitting in my closet with tags on from the NAS- I think I've become a bit of a skinny cargo junkie: I have dusky olive Houlihans, Sanctuary in black and khacki (gotta love Nordstrom- they came from KS) and I got my second pair of Houlihans in denim. They are so comfy and fun. And I'm going to wear my denim Houlihans riding- why not use them?<br /> Lastly, for those of you looking for equestrian boots- consider the real deal; they are available at all price points, come in different leg widths and heights. My Nike loving feet do well with Ariats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-225607 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:30:18 +0000 kellygirl 225607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep coming back to this thread. I love your goals, Bella. You're so organized! I've tried to respond several times but get overwhelmed. After a bit of thought, I've decided on a few. I just got the sleeves altered on three jackets--that was a huge accomplishment for me. I think my next goal is to try and put together one "new" outfit a week instead of wearing the same old combinations. My second goal is to figure out what to do with a couple orphans. I'll be posting those soon. Thanks for making me think about this!</p> <p>Go for it, Marlene! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-225132 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:44:17 +0000 Anonymous 225132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goal is to work up the nerve to post my first WIW post...after being on the forum for 2-1/2 years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-225103 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 19:06:26 +0000 RoseandJoan 225103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually do not have any fashion goals for October, I want to just get outside with the family, enjoy the light, collect conkers and wear my jackets because winter in Scotland is probably only a month away. </p> <p>Bella you are organised on a completely higher stratosphere than me. I really respect that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-225058 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:22:12 +0000 Elly 225058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to do a thorough clean out of my closet. I have already evaluated most pieces, but I need to get rid of the ones that failed. I have been waiting until I receiving my fall/winter orders so I am not caught "out in the cold" without warm clothes, so to speak. </p> <p>I need to finalize my orders and make some decisions, because despite our unseasonably warm weather at the end of this September, it is going to get cold fast. This includes buying some boots!</p> <p>I have two sweatshirts and a coat that I need to decide whether to keep or return.</p> <p>I also want to play around with the one "indoor" scarf, my cloche, and my jewelry and see what I can do with the accessories I have and what would be good to invest in (a belt, some beads, more hats and scarves, ect).</p> <p>I would like to post my first WIW today this month.</p> <p>Toward then end of the month I probably need to get a haircut-- it has been five weeks and I still hate the one I got at the end of August. Darn, I also have to buy a new foundation sometime soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224998 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:39:26 +0000 Steffie 224998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Bella, awesome goals. Your wardrobe is going to refreshed and more fabulous than ever. </p> <p>My goal is going to be to really try to take advantage of my wardrobe. Because I wear a uniform during the week, I only have 2 opportunities a week to wear anything I like. It's not right how I fall back on the same 3-4 dresses every weekend when I have so many gorgeous things to wear! So I am going to mix it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224953 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:47:14 +0000 Jonesy 224953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has such wonderful goals! My goal is to avoid any shopping and stick with the SYC challenge. Period. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224948 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:36:37 +0000 Kristen 224948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I like the idea of fashion goals for the month!</p> <p>-I am going to continue the SYC-dressing challenge, where I highlight at least one older piece from my closet and try to rotate as much as possible. I've just done a bunch of fall/winter shopping so the impulse is to wear all new stuff -- but I kept the old stuff for a reason and I want to remember that.</p> <p>-To try more silhouettes. I am giving the big blouse look a try; I picked up the Calvin Klein blouse in white (the green is on its way from another store) last night and I will give the true voluminous look a whirl. I am also really enjoying the bootcut look again.</p> <p>-To mix up my shoes more. September was a lot of flats, which I have been loving, but it's time to rotate in my heeled oxford shooties, more of my boots, and my clogs and loafers, etc. </p> <p>-Stay on top of my laundry more. With a smaller wardrobe and most of my clothes being fine in the delicate cycle, when I let the laundry go for two weeks I completely forget about perfect pieces for outfits because they are buried at the bottom of the pile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224944 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:57:40 +0000 Mellllls 224944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In all seriousness, the lack of a laundry room in October (see above) will probably make me shop my closet much much more! It's just bad timing, packing for a friend's wedding, my wedding, honeymoon, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224882 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:55:08 +0000 Lena 224882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent list, Bella, I'm inspired! </p> <p>My main goal is try to style everything I own and stop saving my Sunday best. Wear a boyfriend cardigan... finally. Find one new brooch/pin. </p> <p>Find a new tailor. Dry clean (or Dryel) what I wore on my recent trip.</p> <p>In the more immediate future, a load of ironing is in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224849 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:58:19 +0000 marianna 224849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a pencil skirt rut! They're all I wear to work -- and I am sick of it. I need some variety. So my fashion goal for October is to acquire some fab work appropriate pants... I need to figure out work outfits that don't revolve around a pencil skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224840 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:50:05 +0000 MsMary 224840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, me, too! C'mon, Mr. Weatherman! Give me a break here! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224838 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:48:02 +0000 Jenava 224838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK...I am looking forward to some WIW posts from you!</p> <p>Oh, and I should add a goal of acquiring a pair of rain-friendly colored pumps... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224806 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:41:36 +0000 MsMary 224806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, seriously. </p> <p>I have been completely overhauling my wardrobe because I'm wearing much smaller sizes than I was last fall. Yay, me! And thanks to YLF, I am trying to be fashionable for once in my life.</p> <p>I did another big shop today so I'm pretty well set, I think. Would still like to find a military jacket, but I think I'll wait until it finds me, I think. I'm sure other gaps will reveal themselves in due time, but so far I'm good to go. </p> <p>In particular, thanks to the YLF influence, I have procured the following items that wouldn't be in my wardrobe otherwise:</p> <p>3 pair of boots<br /> 2 long flyaway cardis<br /> 2 black pencil skirts, one with edgy exposed zipper in back<br /> big shirt/tunic<br /> a couple of fab belts<br /> big messy multicolored scarf<br /> fishnet tights<br /> skinny jeans<br /> bootcut jeans<br /> AT Loft microcheck pants<br /> AT Loft dotted blouse<br /> 2 pair leggings<br /> a too-short-to-wear-on-its-own dress to wear over the leggings<br /> a leopard-print cardi<br /> 3 GAP cardis recommended by Angie for us petite girls<br /> teal Halogen cardi<br /> 70s-look shawl-collar olive cardi from H&amp;M</p> <p>I've re-organized my closet and have four bags of castoffs ready to donate. I've started a wardrobe inventory so I'll know what I have and can think up fun combinations. And I'm wearing my existing pieces in fun new combinations.</p> <p>Still to do: I have a big "take to the cleaners" pile. I also need to think about taking a couple of skirts to the tailor to be shortened.</p> <p>And I am still waiting for some fall weather!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-fashion-goals-for-october#post-224799 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:33:06 +0000 MNsara 224799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bella - you are like the Martha Stewart of fashion -- have you ever seen her monthly calendar of *things to do*? </p> <p>I am inspired by your list and need to think up goals (*waving to chewy*) as there are lots of small needs in my closet. . . </p>