https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229696 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:20:26 +0000 Angie 2229696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Carla</b>, <b>Suz</b> and <b>Jonesy</b> said.</p> <p><b>Irina</b>, this is a wise way to look at how to add onto your wardrobe and style. I especially identify with your footwear and accessory shopping strategy (fussy feet have to take what they can get at the time )</p> <p>NICE complement of enhancers and essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229683 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:24:45 +0000 Jonesy 2229683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I very much relate to what you are sharing! It's been a rough time (understatement of the decade). It sounds like you have given a great deal of thought to how to proceed, and your plan sounds very reasonable and smart. You new additions are practical and beautiful, which is a lovely combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229606 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:43:44 +0000 Star (Lise) 2229606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your planned strategy is the right one for your situation.&nbsp; I have a similar number of items and am not happy with it either.&nbsp; I will only replace essentials that wear out, which I am identifying more accurately through tracking wears.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229598 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:11:30 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2229598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi five! You know I agree with the slow accumulation strategy, and then shopping the accumulated pieces. Related to Angie’s post today, I have and enjoy wearing my black baby bootcuts from the Gap in the 90s. I insisted on natural fibers as a kid because they were most comfortable to me, and that’s what I still seek out. You select items with such care, it will be fun to see them move between front and back of your closet and get remixed over the years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229500 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:03:23 +0000 Jaime 2229500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your plan sounds excellent and the pieces you chose look just right for you. I am no one's idea of a wardrobe moderate, but I have found that refining the art of rejection can be as fulfilling as acquisition. Specifically a trip to the thrift shop where I return empty handed is its own pleasure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229497 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:22:35 +0000 Jenn 2229497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like a great plan! Your new pieces are lovely, and it seems like you have a very clear idea of how they'll fit into your wardrobe going forward.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229473 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:35:10 +0000 CarolS 2229473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding my love for the Marimekko scarf. It's a real standout! I find your observations and reflections very interesting, and helpful as I fine tune my own wardrobe planning process.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229455 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:59:50 +0000 slim cat 2229455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice additions! Absolutely agree on shoes - fussy feet need extra care and more options that other accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229452 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:57:23 +0000 lozz_oz 2229452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As others have said, the changes of the last 18 months have been challenges in lots of areas of our lives.<br /> Well done on acknowledging the situation and establishing a solution. You are conscious of any new additions to your wardrobe, so it sounds like you have things under control. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229425 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:40:54 +0000 Sal 2229425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the strategy and the term enhancement items. And I love your additions!! </p> <p>I do a similar thing- replacing or updating essentials as needed. Sometimes it is not a direct replacement - eg my navy shirt replaced a tee shirt. And allowing myself about 10 extras a year. According to my system I only have one more enhancement allowed this year which will be footwear of some type. And a couple of basic summer tops to replace worn out pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229418 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:28:25 +0000 Sloper 2229418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate thoughtful, reflective posts like this, and can relate to many of your musings.</p> <p>I've just done another cull of duplicates and well-worn items.&nbsp; Ideally, I would learn from experience but it certainly is difficult to break patterns that offer some emotional satisfaction.</p> <p>Your new items are beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229415 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:24:04 +0000 Irina 2229415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Tanya, RunCarla, kkards, Katerina, LaPed, Synne, Suz and Cardiff girl for your support. And for your compliments on the &nbsp;Marimekko scarf. I don’t usually wear patterns but in love with this one and grubbed it once it went on sale. Very happy with it.</p> <p><b>Runcarla,&nbsp;</b>I do take good care of my things, you are absolutely right. I also buy clothes made of natural fibers and with a proper care, it lasts long time. More reasons to cut down on buying new stuff.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229405 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:01:35 +0000 Anonymous 2229405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you about waiting to pass things on right now! I wouldn't cull for fit either, at least if it's just a size up or down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229401 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:46:44 +0000 Cardiff girl 2229401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was nodding along to this,l think that my wardrobe has expanded alittle too much in the pandemic as well,like you said,comfort and boredom.It’s great that you haven’t launched into to a cull,that shows that you probably made good choices when you did purchase.You ve owned the problem and made a plan for going forward so lm sure it’s just a blip on the journey towards wardrobe mastery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229380 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:51:44 +0000 Suz 2229380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Carla </b>said. Our wardrobe needs changed with WFH, for sure. I added a lot of gear and some loungewear and kept a lot of dressier items without wearing them at all -- so my closet seems to have expanded also. I think it will contract again as I figure out my new life patterns.&nbsp;</p> <p>I <b>LOVE</b> that Merimekko scarf!! Beautiful!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229372 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:43:25 +0000 Synne 2229372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am soaking this up! Very educational to read your wardrobe musings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229359 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:59:05 +0000 LaPed 2229359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful fall/winter additions! Love the Marimekko scarf, and I bet it looks great with the Converse. I hear you on needing to slow down. So many of us are dealing with lifestyle changes and whole new capsules of clothes for WFH/new hobbies/etc. And it's harder to cull not knowing what the future holds... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229354 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:48:10 +0000 Katerina 2229354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admire your well thought plan and your wonderful cohesive wardrobe. You are a very stylish woman and your purchases are excellent. I love the Marimekko scarf, how perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229353 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:45:37 +0000 kkards 2229353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to what Runcarla said…in the last 18 months i added athleisure in numbers i never thought i would…and now with a hybrid work schedule my needs will continue to be split.&nbsp;<br />But i like your goal, slow the pace and insure that what you are adding adds value thru enhancing what you have or replacing something else.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229346 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:32:30 +0000 Carla 2229346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can’t discount the fact that WFH has probably resulted in less wear and tear on your professional and dressy garments and growth in size of casual/leisure wear. &nbsp;I also suspect that you take very good care of your garments - you always look pristine! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229341 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:03:25 +0000 Tanya 2229341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like an excellent strategy, I wish you success.&nbsp; I really like your recent purchases, especially the black Converse, those are cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---changing-direction#post-2229336 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:52:04 +0000 Irina 2229336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been looking for some time for ways to change how I approach shopping. My small to medium size wardrobe grew in the last 24 months at the pace I found disturbing. My total count, including shoes, bags and scarves but not lounge wear is now 234 items and this is the biggest wardrobe I’ve ever had. Yes, I do acknowledge the reasons: not wearing out some of my clothes, comfort shopping, boredom. Even so, I must change my ways, the large wardrobe has never been my goal.<br />I’m not going to cull much of my perfectly suitable clothes and shoes unless due to fit issues I find it unwearable. I’m not looking to edit the wardrobe to smaller size or to impose a shopping ban but to find a way to satisfy my love of clothes and fashion while maintaining a slower pace of growth. I want to take great care and be very selective on what I might add.<br />Some forum members have been a great inspiration to me as I decided on the shopping rules that would work for me.<br />For now, I want to purchase two categories:<br />- direct replacement of a worn out item. I expect to buy one or none per month.<br />- enhancement items. I don’t call them “statements “, although they can be that but also some wardrobe holes. No more than one per month.<br />And no duplicates of any kind.</p> <p>I don’t exactly include in this count shoes and accessories. My shoe collection is moderate sized, I have extremely fussy feet and can’t predict when I might stumble upon shoes that fit. And I don’t purchase accessories often, a few in a year. But they must either enhance or replace an item in my wardrobe.&nbsp;<div><br />I started in September and my purchases were:<br />1. Aritzia puffer, replacement for 6 years old, worn out Gap puffer&nbsp;<br />2. Marimekko pattern wool scarf, replacement for 6 years old RL scarf&nbsp;<br />3. Black winter Converse - winter wardrobe hole<br />4. Black mid weight wool Rag &amp; Bone scarf - winter wardrobe hole. Still undecided on this one since I have a black cashmere one but I find it a bit too thick.</p> <p>Thank you for reading. All comments and opinions are welcome.</div> </p>