https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:42:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1125058 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:13:50 +0000 farmermom 1125058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been floating in and out of YLF for a couple of years. (I have been just a learning lurker, but I can't see pics until I post....no fun lurking and no learning without the pics!!)</p> <p>I would say that my wardrobe has been a good 75% replacement every year or so- mostly because of doing the "it's on sale and mostly fits, so just buy it" treadmill. I'm now trying to get a good foundational wardrobe started so I can get on a different path. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124883 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:41:34 +0000 Peri 1124883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just guessing, but in past years I think the percentage was extremely low...and that isn't good either. I didn't buy much, and rarely purged and it was all one big mess of worn out and unhappy.</p> <p>Now I think I purged at least 60% (guess, not math!) but I have not replaced 60%. My goal is to build slowly, keep the number fairly low, and when I get to full wardrobe happiness, purge and replace maybe 25% yearly, to keep from getting in such a schlump again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124752 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:35:03 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1124752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a percentage, and I don't outright replace items. &nbsp; I just phase in new ones, that will eventually replace favorites that are starting to show wear. &nbsp;Once a piece reaches a certain point of wear, I donate it. &nbsp; If that makes any sense? &nbsp; I guess what I am saying is, I'm not a one-in, one-out person. &nbsp; More of a go-with-the-flow.</p> <p>This probably equates to about 6-8 replacement pieces a year, that are specifically going to (eventually) take the place of current favorite basics: &nbsp; white and black thin,&nbsp;longsleeve tees, black ponte pants, and currently, a replacement draped black&nbsp;skirt that will eventually take place of my black draped Kamali skirt that is starting to show wear.</p> <p>Black leather pointy-toed pumps are on my list for replacement this year, and structured shorts in a neutral dark (black or grey), and white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124687 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:30:08 +0000 Mo 1124687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've historically held on to things and am slow to purge. &nbsp;That is shifting, and I feel more natural turnover to come. &nbsp;<br />I had figured what would be replacement rates both through attrition and if I stuck with a 1 in 1 out. &nbsp;This is more a template and not the hard truth of my closet. &nbsp;In reality, I add, hold on for a bit, and then purge the items out of the category. &nbsp;Rarely do I 1 in 1 out in the same day I bring home the new item(s). </p> <p>I'm aiming for 18 - 20 items next year and figure I will be purging more than that total amount by the end of it. &nbsp;Dresses in particular need to be culled down. &nbsp;I just don't wear them that much. &nbsp;So the 2 dress purchase rate should be changed to&nbsp;one dress in, 2 out, in reality. &nbsp;Looks like I have some tweaking to do to my list&nbsp;lol. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124535 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 11:36:17 +0000 froggiebecky 1124535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine was a bit unusual this year, as I lost a fair bit of weight, but I had a 95% turnover (including socks and underwear). About the only things that didn't get replaced were shoes.&nbsp;</p> <p>In a normal, non-weight change year, it's a lot lower--maybe 30% </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124363 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 02:32:17 +0000 deb 1124363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never thought of a percentage. I usually purge as I go. For instance, I just put a sweater into the purge bag because it was a little too pilled for my my liking. Also a top that was work around the neck. They were both about two years old. I will replace them next fall with something more current. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124334 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:52:53 +0000 Isabel 1124334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no help. &nbsp; LOL &nbsp;I have NO idea. The last two years I replaced 100% because I gained weight. So I have no idea what I am headed in to. &nbsp;</p> <p>I do have a question : &nbsp;how do you decide how much you want to replace ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124329 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:44:44 +0000 MRL 1124329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go through my closet twice a year- spring and fall and pull items I haven't worn in a year. I would guess that about 25% of the items go. I am actually hoping to lower this by doing a better job choosing clothes that fit well, are of good quality and are flattering. I will still need to cycle out items that are no longer fashionable, but that's all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124273 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:30:14 +0000 Sveta 1124273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't think in percentage for replacement.&nbsp; I do purge all year round and so far my purge number more or less equalled the number of new pieces added (it was not intentional though). <br />However as I am trying to follow "one in&nbsp; - one out" strategy now it looks like I do need to decide which percentage to purge in order to get something new...thanks for the reminder to do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124266 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:21:15 +0000 April 1124266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never counted total pieces, but I suspect that for me,&nbsp;the percentage replaced varies tremendously based on the circumstances of that year. &nbsp;The year I started reading YLF, for example, probably 90% was replaced. &nbsp;But I had very few clothes at that time and had only recently transitioned from grad school to a professional wardrobe, so it wasn't that many pieces. &nbsp;</p> <p>Now I'm trying to build one central wardrobe at home&nbsp;and two mini-wardrobes in other locations, so I'll be this year will be an "adding"&nbsp;(not really replacing) year.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124263 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:14:40 +0000 shedev 1124263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your replies. The whole concept of wardrobe management is still pretty new to me. Before I did the big purge, I had no idea how big my wardrobe was. It was just an untamed monster and it is still a work in progress. Babysteps. I bought a ton of stuff recently while revamping. I think this year is for refining. I cant really sustain a really high level of buying and maintain smaller wardrobe numbers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124243 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:44:54 +0000 Meli 1124243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If we're talking turnover, I had A LOT this year. I had a baby last november and gained 50+ lbs. I lost most of it by july but am about 10lbs heavier than pre-pregnancy. I also nursed until literally this week, my chest is much larger than it was pre-pregnancy but has been shrinking over time. Even so, that only excuses maybe 1/5 of my purchases lol. The rest have been upgrades, mostly excused with the fact that I'm preparing for a (hopeful, yet likely) promotion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124238 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:34:48 +0000 Suz 1124238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't thought of it in terms of a percentage, but up until now my numbers have been really high. This is partly because I'm still in the process of building a closet and refining a style. But I would like to get to a place where I was not turning things over so quickly. It seems awfully wasteful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124236 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:26:44 +0000 Anonymous 1124236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It varies and I suspect that it could be quite high in the coming year as most of my current wardrobe is several years old and thrifted then. I suspect more depends on job, life, and body changes than clothing wearing out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124230 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:16:05 +0000 Gracie 1124230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn't thought about this, and it would be hard for me to calculate it. I'm blissfully ignorant of the total pieces in my wardrobe :)&nbsp; Except my bottoms, I do have a list of those. My out of season clothes are boxed so, to count everything would be a time-consuming undertaking, though I want to do it soon.&nbsp; I also add and purge without really replacing items and my goal is to have fewer items. I'm starting to see a bit more room in my closet, so I think I'm getting a handle on it. It's wonderful that you have such clear goals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124225 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:09:46 +0000 Sharon 1124225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I have a very high turn-over too. I have given myself a pass for this year, as I had weight-loss and body changes to accommodate, but the Holy Grail for me is a wardrobe that I feel so good about that new purchases are kept to a minimum and are genuinely about replacing worn things or updating old things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124218 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:24:54 +0000 ironkurtin 1124218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Typically a large number.&nbsp; It's one of the things that annoys me most about myself TBH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124202 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:01:45 +0000 Meli 1124202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never thought of it this way and honestly don't know! I usually cull and add but rarely 'replace'. I do need to replace 2 pairs of shoes, and recently replaced 2 cardigans for better ones, but I honestly rarely wear my clothes out to the point of replacing- just upgrading. Probably because I am so careful with my clothing (wear until dirty, wash on gentle and air dry most things) and up until recently had too much clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-percentage-of-your-wardrobe-do-you-replace-each-year#post-1124199 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:51:25 +0000 shedev 1124199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My wardrobe budget for the year is 2 items a month, which is 10% of the 240 pieces I want to get down to by the end of 2014. It made me wonder what percentage other people replace each year. </p>