https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:13:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297555 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:00:42 +0000 Adelfa 1297555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After 2+ years.... only some boots and some high-quality old cashmere. Plus coats.&nbsp;Not sure what I wore before... tees that were not fluid, straight leg dress pants, boot cut jeans. Little cotton cardis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297472 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:56:17 +0000 Deborah 1297472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, loving reading about everyone's "journey". I am sorry I haven't read all comments yet but will be back. Been to Melbourne and back today and so tired I need to jump into bed but will come back tomorrow and catch up. Some really interesting insights! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297466 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:40:12 +0000 Anonymous 1297466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a wonderful question. &nbsp;My wardrobe turned over completely in 2009 and 2012. &nbsp;The 2009 turnover was not in response to YLF. &nbsp;Rather I lost 30 pounds and my previous wardrobe no longer fit. &nbsp;I was of the belief that if I kept those "fat clothes" I was essentially saying to the universe that I might regain the weight so out they went. &nbsp;No regrets.</p> <p>The 2012 turnover was a bit more subtle. &nbsp;I was no much more comfortable with my body and wanted to inject more personal style into my wardrobe. &nbsp;Additionally, some of the work duties changed, requiring me to dress more formally. &nbsp;This required retooling things a bit. &nbsp;The 2012 turnover replaced older items and added in newer needed items. &nbsp;</p> <p>Since then I have merely been fine tuning. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297453 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:05:33 +0000 Debra 1297453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great post :)<br /> YLF has allowed me to "be me"<br /> I've always loved black and have always had a lot in my wardrobe but tried colour because I felt I had to "peer pressure at my age" ?????<br /> I also got a little excited at seeing how wonderful others look in colour, so tried again.<br /> But......I don't have to......I can wear whatever I like......and I like black :)<br /> My wardrobe has just been through a huge upheaval and is now quite small.<br /> I was ruthless, if I haven't worn it and had no emotional attachment to it, then it was sent off to find a new loving owner and assist a charity.<br /> I now have a small "collection" of mostly Metalicus in black, grey and white that I wear daily.<br /> I am loving what I have and am looking forward to adding only special pieces.<br /> Like Shannon, comfort is top priority and I love drape and interesting cuts.<br /> No ironing needing and I'm sold :)<br /> So 3 cheers for YLF.......Angie is such an enabler </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297136 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:40:02 +0000 ironkurtin 1297136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming back in...</p> <p>You know, it's funny, but after being on YLF I've gone BACK to black.&nbsp; I realized I really like it and it's part of what I wear, and I embraced it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297130 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:36:33 +0000 Caro in Oz 1297130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been here nearly two years. I still have a fair amount of pre-YLF clothing &amp; accessories. They fall into three groups:<br />the classics like my trench, boots/shoes&nbsp;&amp; designer bags<br />the avant garde, coats (winter &amp; summer), jackets &amp; footwear &amp; 2 dresses<br />&amp; evening coats &amp; dresses.</p> <p>I have very little in the way of casual clothes that are pre-YLF, a cashmere hoodie &amp; mmmm not sure if there is anything else.</p> <p>This is really interesting Deborah because it was my frustration with my casual clothes that brought me here I love my casual clothes now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297077 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:40:57 +0000 MsLuna 1297077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, pre-YLF. That's crazy! I've been working on honing my style prior to joining YLF 3+ years ago but haven't been truly active until April this year. Only TWO pre-YLF items for me: a black wool high neck assymetrical coat (it's soooo me. Had it for 4 years now) and my Gap jean jacket, which know I will wear to threads as I did it's predecessor (purchased 2005, fell apart 2010). Gap jean jackets are just magical on me so I'll keep buying them and wearing them for years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297061 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:29:59 +0000 rabbit 1297061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been around about five months? &nbsp;I'd say half my wardrobe is pre-YLF. &nbsp; I can foresee some more purging &nbsp;as I think I currently have too many clothes and am doing a fair bit of stylistic experimentation. &nbsp;</p> <p>One&nbsp;&nbsp;thing that has happened like <b>krishnidoux </b>mentions is that previously loved but unworn clothes are getting worn more as they now fit into outfits and I can dress them up and down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297048 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:15:05 +0000 Kristin L 1297048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the only thing that remains from my pre-YLF days are my lounge and workout clothes. And maybe a couple of pairs of shoes. Everything else has slowly moved out when YLF helped me realize that what I thought was my style and what I actually wore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297045 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:07:06 +0000 Lyn D. 1297045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding along here too!<br />The only pieces I have from pre YLF are the type of things I have also come back to- a good quality classic pair of black knee-high boots, a couple of over- coats and a (blue) linen long-sleeved top.<br />With LOTS of experimental not so 'me' outfits in between!<br />Maybe a few less items overall, but way more choices because everything is actually being worn or it doesn't stay.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297037 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:52:34 +0000 Anonymous 1297037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, what a good thread! I can honestly say that after 3 years (next month), I don't have a single, solitary item of clothing left from before YLF. Unless you count good jewelry and my mom's wedding dress. I even sold some of my good jewelry that wasn't quite right!&nbsp;</p> <p>I can SO relate to your story of coming full circle, but better. Maybe it's coming&nbsp;<b>full spiral</b>, since I've heard we learn in spirals. The pre-YLF me would have&nbsp;<i>loved&nbsp;</i>the wardrobe I have now, if only she would have known how to acquire it! I have so much to thank Angie and the forum members for.</p> <p>True, I did have a time period here where I was game to try almost anything as long as there wasn't too great of an investment required. I feel like that freedom was so necessary and joyful&nbsp;for me. I felt completely safe to experiment here and was never made to feel embarrassed for my many outfit fails. In the end, I have the same style loves as when I started, but my clothes are so much nicer and I've learned how to better work with the natural lines of my&nbsp;body and the texture of my hair. </p> <p>Something that's been rattling around in my head a lot lately is, "that which makes me different makes me special". I don't know&nbsp;who said that, but I'm sure I didn't come up with it on my own. I'm still a Classic, but I'm not trying to look exactly like any&nbsp;<i>other</i> Classic, IYKWIM. I think that's the biggest difference since I joined YLF. I'm still me, just hopefully better, as I'm learning to appreciate what makes me unique instead of trying to sweep it under the rug! Whoops, I think I may have derailed a bit. Sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1297036 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:48:49 +0000 karymk 1297036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Great question Deborah. &nbsp;I have pretty much the same wardrobe, mabye not the same exact pieces, but newer versions of them).Since YLF, though I tend to wear belts more and have put a lot of costumey jewelry in a box under my bed for now. &nbsp;Over the last eight months on YLF I have put away my more "kitschy" things leaving good neutral basics in the prime real estate of my wardrobe room.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think being here has really influenced my wardrobe all that much, I come mostly for the camaraderie with women who have the same obsession with clothes as I do. &nbsp;</p> <p>I get ideas from the way Angie and you all wear things, but my style hasn't changed markedly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1296963 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:50:31 +0000 DonnaF 1296963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say my pre-YLF wardrobe comprises maybe 10% of what I have now, and maybe should be 5%.&nbsp; Most of my pre-YLF wardrobe was, ummmm,&nbsp; a decade or more old.&nbsp; I don't wear bodycon styles and my weight doesn't fluctuate all that much, so I hadn't been *forced* to get rid of stuff over the years.&nbsp; And since I don't wear flimsy knits, not too much was worn out.&nbsp; [The frugal part of my upbringing makes it hard to purge *perfectly good* items.]&nbsp; Talk about looking frumpy!!!!&nbsp; So all that stuff is now purged, and I dress differently enough now that I get comments at church.all.the.time.&nbsp; I thinks it is mostly just more interesting color combos, pattern mixing, and I am letting my inner magpie come out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1296960 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:47:25 +0000 shedev 1296960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I joined in spring 2012. I was taking care of my dad across the state so I was really just a lurker for the first 6 months or so. I have maybe 20% pre YLF. Most of it will likely be culled at the end of the year. I'm still working on what is the right size wardrobe for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1296946 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:30:58 +0000 ironkurtin 1296946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some winter coats and knee-high boots, plus all my vintage Helmut Lang stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1296943 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:29:02 +0000 Gaylene 1296943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After almost five years as a forum member, and a year before that as a lurker, I'd have to say that YLF has helped me evolve rather than change. True, there isn't anything left from six years ago in my current wardrobe, but that is as much from transitioning into retirement and dealing with a 30 lb. weight loss as much as any YLF influence.</p> <p>What YLF did do for me was make me feel more confident in my choices because I knew how to update and refine my long-time favorites. I frequently get told that I don't look like a 65-year-old woman when I go for my annual checkups--most times the staff keep checking the birthday on my chart asking if the information is correct. It's flattering, I suppose, but I also think it has a great deal to do with the fact that I don't dress like many of my peers--and, for that, I have to thank Angie and YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe/page/2#post-1296884 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 18:52:46 +0000 MsMary 1296884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can only think of one pre-YLF item that is still in use -- a houndstooth coat I bought at Macy's on 34th Street about 7 years ago.&nbsp; Other than that, everything else is new.</p> <p>I came to YLF in late 2010, when I was nearing the end of a major weight loss.&nbsp; I eventually had to replace every. single. thing. in my wardrobe, from the undies out and from the shoes up.&nbsp; I went pretty crazy for the first couple of years and made a lot of mistakes, but this year I think I have finally settled in to a style that feels comfortable, at least for now.&nbsp; And I feel like I am largely off the buy-buy-buy merry-go-round.&nbsp; At least for the moment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296784 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:25:34 +0000 rachylou 1296784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic question, Deb (!) I have to go have a rummage... </p> <p>ETA: Back from perusing pics. I think all my work trousers and knit tops are pretty much switched out. Also, this sweater I keep hanging on to and one more of those designer dresses I was yammering about... They're out now as of this review. Lolol. Straight to the curb.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296759 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:52:43 +0000 Cerinda 1296759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing <i>all </i>of you above; almost two years lurking here.</p> <p>YLF encouraged me to return to my roots. &nbsp;My mother was in the fashion business, and until I was 30, I wore mostly her hand-me-downs -- lucky, lucky me! &nbsp;I was spoiled by exposure to quality. &nbsp;When I couldn't afford clothes,&nbsp;I simply did without and waited for her closet purges.</p> <p>I had a 20 year love affair with cheap and trendy. &nbsp;My first exposure to YLF intensified my needless acquisitiveness, but&nbsp;I am happy to say further exposure has inoculated&nbsp;me against that particular illness.</p> <p>YLF reassured me that it is perfectly alright and entirely possible </p> <ul> <li>to have a small wardrobe, a casual and lifestyle-approppriate wardrobe&nbsp;</li> <li>to buy the highest quality, <i>and</i>&nbsp;stay on&nbsp;budget</li> <li>to choose my clothing for comfort, fabric, line, and drape instead of trend value</li> </ul> <p>And Angie's blog and the forum are invaluable in my trying to learn to concentrate the&nbsp;<i>trend</i> &nbsp;in accessories and basics with low CPW. &nbsp; </p> <p>Roots or no roots, I want to look like me, not&nbsp;my mother! </p> <p>ETA: &nbsp;All that remains of my pre-YLF wardrobe are either top-quality (some EF pieces in regular rotation from 13 years ago), vintage (largely packed away in tissue paper, some accessories still in rotation), or just too sentimental to part with (also in the storage closet). &nbsp;But I <i>do</i> have piles of beautiful cotton shirts in a holding zone because they are so <i>not me not now.</i></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296742 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:43:52 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1296742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read Angie's blog for a while before joining, but according to my profile I joined 3 years and 12 months ago (some people call that 4 years, what the hey). I don't have a ton left from pre YLF days - a few winter coats, a pair of boots I've had since college, a couple of special occasion dresses. Most of my shoes have cycled out due to general wear, and my biggest clothing purge was 18 months to a year ago when I lost 30 pounds and got rid of 95% of my too big items. </p> <p>Interesting in context of Anne's thread about CPW and wearing stuff out - a lot of us have been here 3-4 years and don't have much left from those days, either because they wore out or we culled them for style reasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296710 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:14:42 +0000 merwoman 1296710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Purging my closet last week,'your' question ran through my head. I don't think there is anything left from pre-YLF, (aside from a few 'sentimental' pieces)&nbsp;and I've been a member for just over 3 years. In fact, at this point in time there is barely any 'early' YLF as I have gone through transitions &nbsp;and experimentations in discovering 'my' style. No aspect has been untouched - bras/undies/socks/scarves/belts/shirts/sweaters/pants/footwear etc......<br />Not only has my style evolved, but also my eye has become extremely critical of fit and drape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296702 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:02:47 +0000 Gigi 1296702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread! I've been doing YLF for about a year. I have maybe ten items left from my old wardrobe, but several of those will be consigned come fall. I did consign several pieces of my old wardrobe (plus a few mistakes in purchasing for my new wardrobe) this summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of the pieces that I have left, three or four of them I am keeping simply because they are very useful and practical, and I haven't found suitable replacements yet. They are what Rachylou calls "hated but useful."</p> <p>If I were able to find replacements for the "hated but useful" items, I would probably keep only two or three of the items from my old closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296688 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:51:49 +0000 Deb 1296688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A good question Deborah.<br /> I've only read YLF over the past year. Converse to most of the other respondents, I haven't changed that much at all. Angie has certainly taught me a thing or two, but generally I had already been educated over the years on suitable colours and styles that work for me, and I choose not to be a fashion slave, but rather a stylish woman. I was brought up to dress and present well and that has stayed with me. ( I had a French grandmother, and a half - French mother so I guess it is in the blood ). My wardrobe is modern classic and I always think carefully before I purchase wardrobe items, particularly since I like higher end clothes, shoes and bags, thus I avoid wasting time and money on the wrong selections. It is great that YLF has helped so many women who aren't as sure of their style. I hope YLF continues to help us all evolve in that part of our lives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296648 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:18:27 +0000 Suz 1296648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, I joined just after you did -- in May, 2011!&nbsp;</p> <p>And what a ride it has been.&nbsp;</p> <p>I arrived with honestly very little in my closet. I had just lost a lot of weight. What I did own was almost entirely bought at thrift or consignment. I knew I would need a period of experimentation to figure out my style and I did not have a lot of money to do that!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd always defaulted to "classic" but feared that classic equalled boring and dull. I tended to wear a lot of blues because I knew I looked good in blue -- but feared that was a bit tame. I tended to wear jackets with jeans and boots because it fit my climate and lifestyle -- but wasn't sure of fit or proportion and often got that wrong. I had always loved an androgynous look, and had always loved short hair -- but had grown my hair for a more "feminine" appearance for a while.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I experimented for a while with draping, arty looks, retro, even some steampunk elements! I continued to buy at thrift and consignment for about a year because I had a very small income.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then I got better paid work and began to build my wardrobe more mindfully. Even so, I made a ton of mistakes! I bought and purged, bought and purged. It seemed there wasn't any other way for me;&nbsp;I just have to learn from experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>At long last, I'd say I'm pretty close to having an excellent working closet, one that works for my life and expresses who I am. And-- lo and behold -- like you, I find that I have pretty much come full circle. Back to classic -- but with a heavy dose of "modern" and "minimal" added to make it feel current and fresh. Back to my blues, because they really do suit me! Back to jackets and jeans with boots. Back to my short hair.&nbsp;</p> <p>I own almost nothing that I had, pre-YLF. One dressy skirt, that I had altered after my weight loss. One simple black jersey&nbsp;dress that was a gift from a friend.&nbsp;</p> <p>But I fully expect to own a lot of the items in my current closet in 3 years' time. The quality is higher, the happiness factor is higher, and I have many items now that you'd have to pry from my cold, dead hands to get away from me. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296617 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:37:40 +0000 Janet 1296617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, I relate to a lot of what you said, about your style coming full circle. </p> <p>I've been here about the same amount of time as Denise -- 3.5 years. I discovered YLF around the same time I was starting to experience a shift in my life. It wasn't obvious at the time, but it is now in retrospect. I was just starting to get way more active and experienced some body changes, but I was also starting to shift in the way I saw and treated myself. This has manifested itself in a lot of ways, and style is one, albeit one of the more outwardly visible (I hesitate to say "superficial") ways. I don't say superficial because that implies that the change is all on the outside. </p> <p>But as it applies to the state of my wardrobe... I still have a number of things from pre-YLF. Coats and jackets are the most obvious. Old too-big jeans that are now cut-off BF shorts. Some of my more infrequently-worn but still classic or trend-defying footwear (cowboy boots, Fluevogs). A couple of handbags. Classic button-front shirts and silk blouses, and a couple of pairs of classic wide-leg trousers. Some sweaters and even t-shirts, although the remaining ones are slowly being demoted down and out as they are getting either worn out or are looking less than current. Oh, but my favorite argyle sweater is pre-YLF and it still looks great. I'm glad I hung onto it after I lost weight, because it went from fitted to fluid, so it still works for a modern classic. </p> <p>But I think we all know by now that I am a fairly conservative purger, and I'm not a wardrobe minimalist. I try to assess something on the basis of whether I love it and it's still useful to me, rather than how long it's been in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296605 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:30:37 +0000 Mo 1296605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've also been here just a bit over 3.5 years, like some other responders. &nbsp;I have plenty still that was pre YLF, maybe 20% of my wardrobe and shoes? &nbsp;<br />But I also purged a LOT.&nbsp;<br />I never bought in terms of cohesive outfits or wardrobe before YLF. &nbsp;It was just on a piece by piece basis, unless I was trying to find a specific grey sweater to match a print tank, etc. &nbsp;I also would just buy as much as I could as cheap as I could. &nbsp;More was better. &nbsp;So, how I shop has changed the most. &nbsp;<br />As to what I buy, I have come full circle a little bit in that I re embraced shorter shorts after ditching them as being too young. &nbsp;Well, once I found the sweet spot of short but not too short, it was fine. &nbsp;I also came back around to maxis, not that I ever left them. &nbsp;<br />One thing I regret is purging all my hoodies and flip flops. &nbsp;Sure, they aren't high style, but if your life is super casual, there can be a place for them I believe. &nbsp;That is an example of my period where I took advice as gospel instead of what worked for me and my own lifestyle. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296592 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:22:56 +0000 celia 1296592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, you clearly explained what has been going around my head lately.<br />Since I joined YLF I played with trends and colors(still do ) but in the end i just rediscovered my own preferences in a smarter way.<br />When I start buying clothes for the new job I realized that I was buying what could be constructed as the' same old' stuff that I had years ago. But looking closely I can see that small and important details have changed.<br />(I had to purge almost everything after I had DD because of changing body/changing countries)<br />In the end I am more happy to be me, and more confident to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296496 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:07:35 +0000 Lisa 1296496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own anything from pre-YLF anymore.&nbsp; Everything has been purged.&nbsp; I've also purchased and purged quite a bit during my time at YLF.&nbsp; Lately I've been focusing on less choices of colors, but I still have lots of patterns.&nbsp; My outfits are easier for me to create, and my closet doesn't overwhelm with with a color overload.&nbsp; That's the biggest change since joining YLF, my closet has slowly become more organized and full of purpose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296493 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:03:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1296493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question Deb and very interesting discussion.</p> <p>I don't think I have anything from my pre YLF days - maybe socks? Almost everything I purchased pre YLF was of poor quality and that is something I just will not tolerate anymore. </p> <p>My style has changed a lot since joining YLF. Like you, I have done more than more share of experimentation. When I started and shortly thereafter, I was very much into retro pieces and looks. I will always have a special place in my heart for that but I don't see myself going back to that overall vibe.</p> <p>Now with my foray into comfort and restrained drape/volume, I feel like I've found my <b>style home</b>. I'm not only physically comfortable. I'm emotionally comfortable in this style. </p> <p>Like you, black was a large part of my wardrobe and I did move away from it a fair bit in my earlier YLF days. But I am moving back towards it. To me, it is not a fall back option, a safe choice. It is a deliberate style choice. I think I look good in black thanks to my coloring. But I now choose black items with better quality, nice lines or sharp fit, textural interest, great shape, etc. I've already decided my fall/winter wardrobe this coming season will focus on black, grey, white (I do want to add winter white), and burgundy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-left-of-your-pre-ylf-wardrobe#post-1296482 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:52:11 +0000 amiable 1296482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only been here a year and a half, and most of my pre-YLF wardrobe is gone too. &nbsp;But I'm also noting just what you said. &nbsp; Before YLF, my style was super duper casual - mostly grubby and slobby to be honest. &nbsp;I wanted to improve the way I portrayed myself, and I figured that meant dressing up. &nbsp;But I had no idea how to pull that off either. &nbsp;After learning how to be more polished (a bit), and dressing a little less casual for a while, I've returned to my really quite casual beginnings. It's just what works best for my lifestyle. &nbsp;I still wish I was better at polishing-up when I wanted to, and I'll keep working on both the super casual and the slightly less casual aspects of my style for years, I'm guessing.&nbsp; </p>