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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 22:05:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Elly on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926692 Tue, 07 May 2013 04:53:17 +0000 Elly 926692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the proportions on this-- I'm glad your doing this exercise in self-discovery.  I'm all for wearing what you want, what you love, and what works for you rather than trying to get the most out of clothes that aren't the most flattering or "you" or don't serve a real specific purpose, but the hanger trick can help you see what you do wear, try out things you aren't wearing but own to see why the do or don't work, and where to go from there. Posts like these put a big smile on my face! Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926689 Tue, 07 May 2013 04:36:43 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 926689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for your reflections. I haven't tried the hanger trick. I suspect, like Annagybe, that it would take me a year. But I might surprise myself, and I'm sure I would learn some things. I love this outfit you! Fit, flattery, fabulosity! And gorgeous colors on you. Jenava on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926667 Tue, 07 May 2013 03:38:28 +0000 Jenava 926667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this outfit on you!  It's flattering and I love those colors! Jaime on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926545 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:02:27 +0000 Jaime 926545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a terrific outfit and it bears repeating!  shedev on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926527 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:39:25 +0000 shedev 926527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's smart to repeat great outfits. I did the hanger turnaround once. Caro in Oz on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926459 Mon, 06 May 2013 23:27:05 +0000 Caro in Oz 926459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another repeat offender here - if they work & look fab you'd be silly not to repeat imo:) deb on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926173 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:57:33 +0000 deb 926173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this outfit on you! The hanger trick is one that I use every season. Sarah A on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926161 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:48:10 +0000 Sarah A 926161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Off to go flip hangers! I wonder how much I care that some things dont get worn much? I have certain items that arent much a part of my life right now but I hope will be again and since I have the room....  Good thread for reflection! :) Thistle on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926145 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:41:30 +0000 Thistle 926145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sarah - The hanger thing has been working really well for me.  I encourage you to try it, especially as it is free!  I wish I remember where I heard it and could give credit. It not only tells me what I like wearing, but shows me how much I really do have to wear and how long I have to go before I turn them all around. And I really enjoy turning the hangers around, like I enjoy crossing things off my lists  :) Anna - your closet would be a dream for most of us to shop in. It is amazing!! Transcona Shannon on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926141 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:38:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 926141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Loved this outfit the first time and love it again! One thing I've learned from Angie is how to repeat outfits and not worry about it. If I feel great in something and it works, why not repeat?  I've been thinking of doing the hanger trick myself - I imagine it would provide me with a bit of an eye opener. Suz on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926138 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:36:23 +0000 Suz 926138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great outfit, Thistle! And I am definitely in favour of repeating. I do it all the time. Then again, nobody sees me most of the time so it doesn't much matter! Great exercise to "turn the hangers." I don't have that many clothes and I am pretty aware of what I do and don't wear, and why. In my case I don't wear things that I can't make outfits with (duh!) or things that don't match the weather conditions, yet I need a range to work with the varying weather. Especially in the transitional seasons.  annagybe on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926112 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:09:59 +0000 annagybe 926112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had not seen this outfit before but you look great in it. If I did the hanger thing it would probably take me a more than a year to do it. Sarah A on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926098 Mon, 06 May 2013 16:53:28 +0000 Sarah A 926098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this outfit on you! I am wondering if I should try turning my hangers? (It would give me a new obsession besides my 2013 shopping list) I definitely know what gets worn a lot b/c it is in every wash load but what doesnt get as much wear and why? I have hunches but nothing definitive.... thanks for the thoughtful reflections! Beth Ann on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926092 Mon, 06 May 2013 16:44:33 +0000 Beth Ann 926092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous outfit! Thanks for sharing what you're learning about your closet and your choices! Angie on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926056 Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:55 +0000 Angie 926056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ GREAT ephiphany and learning curve. KILLER outfit. NOTHING wrong with repeating outfits. Don't worry. This gets easier, Thistle. It's just practice. Day Vies on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926051 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:49:32 +0000 Day Vies 926051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's always wonderful to see you in this outfit. It is one of my favorites of yours. It has lots of color and the proportions are so flattering on you!   Shopping your closet and learning to play with the clothes you have is a process of discovery. It forces you to confront issues like: why so much of this and not enough of that? I never wear that  -- why? I am looking forward to see what you discover hiding in your closet. unfrumped on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926050 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:49:23 +0000 unfrumped 926050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thistle, this is so timely, and as you can see I have also been in the wardrobe organization mode! YLF is helping me get more PPP, and your post is part of that. missvee on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926044 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:42:52 +0000 missvee 926044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good point about your casual capsule. Even working full time, the hours in our evenings and weekends add up. And these are the times when we're most likely to be out with friends and family, so good casual clothes are just as important as work clothes. Sara L. on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926030 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:16:26 +0000 Sara L. 926030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like this outfit with red and blue together.  The red belt looks good and the neutral colored shoes are perfect.  I see no reason for not recycling outfits it you like it and it looks good on you.  You don't want to get bored, of course, but not every outfit has to be new. Carole on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926028 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15:50 +0000 Carole 926028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great exercise! Anything that gets us to use what we already have and keep us out of the stores at least for awhile seems like a good idea to me. I need to try this as well. I did make the effort recently to change out all the hangers so they match, so this would make a great next step. Good luck, keep us posted! Cute outfit BTW. Thistle on "WIW – Timely to Angie’s Post and some reflections" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-timely-to-angie%e2%80%99s-post-and-some-reflections#post-926023 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:11:06 +0000 Thistle 926023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ First, the decision to turn my hangers around so I can see what I am wearing has been very interesting.  I have a lot more clothes than I thought I did. I am on week three without rewearing any work clothing (I am not including shoes in this). My jeans are workhorses on casual Friday and the weekend. I need to keep that capsule in good repair and be willing to spend on it. I also need to upgrade my shoe capsules.   Since turning my hangers, I have also found my desire to purchase more has dwindled as I am more focused on “turning the hangers back”. I have also found myself more particular because I know I have a lot of “hangers to turn” so do I really need to add another. For me, this has helped visualize how much I have as well as realize how long it takes me to wear it all. I am also seeing which pieces I reached for first, which I am still excited to wear, and which I am having a harder time forcing into rotation. I need to do some introspection of why these are not being chosen.   All of this said, Angie’s post today really made me realize a huge weakness for me.  While I have clothes, turning them into outfits is really difficult.  You have seen today’s WIW before. All the pieces are identical.  I am definitely looking forward to more outfit creation posts!