2023 Goals Overview - YouLookFab Forum

I'm still working on this- but figured I'd post some initial thoughts about my goals for next year.

1. Wear tracking. I have made up my spreadsheets and am ready to go January 1! My goals are to learn: optimal wardrobe/category numbers, what types of pieces have longevity (style and condition), how to predict needed replacements, and how accurate are my PUPY (potential use per year) values. I will be tracking by uses over 3 month intervals, and only wear count, not CPW at this time.

2. Being more polished/less chaotic. This means replacing essentials before they get in dire condition, better grooming (regular haircuts/dye, teeth whitening, nails, skincare, brows), weight management, better clothing care habits, carrying around only what I need, simplicity in makeup and style (color palette/ clothing lines).

3. Having casual, non gear outfits that I enjoy wearing and feel current. This has always been a struggle, but I need to prioritize it now that I'm only working part time. I'm not planning to return to full time work, so I can stop shopping for it so much!
4. Practicing approximately one-in-one-out, with approximately 25 non-basics purchases for the year. Keeping my wardrobe numbers the same or a bit less.

I have not yet settled on my word or color of the year. Considering mustard/gold or burgundy/red and Ease, Natural, Genuine, or Renew for the words.

I may have some more specific goals later, but this is it so far.

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Synne

Veteran

Sounds like excellent goals!
I am also curious about whether to track wear or not. My wardrobe is satisfyingly small now, that I (believe I) have a good overview of what gets worn and what's left hanging...

I also want to up my grooming. I believe this has been an unreachable goal for me every year? Lol.
Since I started my push-up journey I have noticed that my core is stronger and my posture better. Slouched shoulders has been such an instant style killer for me previously. It didn't matter what I wore, I always felt like I looked like a dud. Hope this improves for me!

Bonnie

Love your goals for next year. I track wears but don't worry about cost per wear. Sticking to a color palette sounds admirable. Nice that you will be working only part time.

Anonymous

Good reminder for me to think about posture! I have strong abs from paddleboarding, but probably do slouch TBH.
I'm good with color palette but want to be pickier about exact shades going forward. I'd like to get a color wheel, but want a specifically dark autumn one if available.
Re part time- I cut back to 4 days a week in July (after trying for 9 months) and it's been a Huge blessing. Part of it was to take care of my health, and have time for writing and other projects, but I'm also a caregiver for my mom. She lives on her own, but is legally blind so I drive her and help with paperwork and such.

Runcarla

I think back to the outfit you posted about wearing for an event at an outdoor/pool environment and how sharp and chic the combination of athletic and work clothes were. Seems like it might have been a perfect synthesis of who and what you’re all about.

Totally endorse your grooming goals for 2023. Will steal them for myself!

I like the idea of anticipating replacements of essentials. Sometimes I think I am good in a category and then discover an item has wear issues. I want to begin the search to replenish when the first signs of wear appear but there are more wears left in the garment. Happy New Year to you

RobinF

Great goals! Sounds like you are ready to have a good start. Love the word "renew" - I might have to steal it

CarolS

These are great goals and I might steal or adapt some for my own purposes.

Your comment about buying less workwear really resonates and after decades of workwear being my biggest need it’s hard to shift to a new pattern!

Happy 2023!

Thanks all! I have a bad habit of waiting too long to replace things (esp. Shoes), probably cause it's hard to find exactly what I want, so I give up and buy easy things instead

Suz

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I'm with Carla -- I loved your inspired "pool work party" outfit. The occasion encapsulated some of the challenges you're up against, and your resulting outfit showed how you triumph over those!

I admire your decision to cut down on work hours to care for your aging mother. My mother was also legally blind for many years, so I know a bit about what this involves. It's a big commitment and you wont regret it.

I really like your word "approximately" when you talk about one-in-one out. It's so much more realistic. You don't know if you will find the items you want or need, or more or less of them than in any other year. You have to leave room for joyful discoveries or for those times when nothing sings to you.

When you say "basics" do you mean undies and gear, or undies, gear, and what Angie would call essentials (i.e. the neutral pant, the light coloured top, or whatever is essential to putting outfits together for you.)

Thanks all for the pool outfit love! That made me happy too Summer seems soooo far away now.....

Yes, I mean Angie's definition of basics. I definitely need to refresh my sleeping and sports bras, sleep shorts, and one pair of leggings.

I'm very glad they let me cut back, though it took 9 months of asking. I'm just glad she's stable now and living near me and DH.

Minaminu

great goals for 2023! I like how organised you are and will definitely follow your goal of being more polished - we need to look after ourselves first so that we have the strength to look after our loved ones.

Tracking wear to anticipate replacements may be a very wise move!

Cardiff girl

Sounds like a plan!Polished casual wear is always a goal for me too so k will be interested to see how you get on.

Val

Active Member

I like how you’ve articulated goal #2, breaking down the different elements that might contribute to one feeling chaotic vs. polished.

rachylou

Looks good. Specific and tangible!

Joy

You have done some hard work for the new year. You are nearly there. Good job.

Thanks all! I actually had an insight this morning about a possible Word of the Year. Detail. I am Not a detail oriented person. I am waaaayyy over on the N (intuition) side of the MBTI.
That said, it's attention to detail that makes one look put together v chaotic.
Wish me luck- lol!

Jenn

I'm struck by your "less chaotic" phrasing. It sounds like you want to bring more calm and control to your life and your style. That seems like a great goal, a lot of which might just be about establishing routines and making habits of the maintenance tasks.

I feel like a hot mess most days, despite all my efforts- and it's a huge source of frustration for me. I envy people who are naturally tidy like Angie!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Suntiger, I'm loving #2 and #3! Replacing basics and essentials are not all that exciting, but they make a HUGE difference! And make you feel polished from the inside out

As for #4, you seem thoughtful with your purchases, so I suspect that goal is happening intuitively.

I've chosen a word and colour for the year already! Will share in January. Like where yours are going.

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I'm holding off on HABA purchases for now, cause I'm trying to empty my ridiculously large stash, but will look into that after, Angie.

I did move the casual wear goal forward today with new jeans. They need hemming but they ticked all the boxes: high enough rise when seated, boot cut, pull on, and the blue is somewhat greenish. Score!

Sally

interesting read thank you and I could relate to much of what you were saying. I think I will focus less on clothes this year as I have enough and look at the small touches....wearing makeup/teeth care and maybe even colouring my nails. I like your words more polish/less chaotic and think i might adopt that as my style mantra this year.

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