ISO Angie's wardrobe refresh/renewal postings

Chris987

I want to re-read Angie's refresh/renewal postings and thought I had saved a pointer, but cannot find them even by searching the archives.

Can anyone provide pointers to them?

Thanks a million!

Chris

2 years ago

Inspiration

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CarolS

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Hi Chris -- when you go to 'search' look for wardrobe renewal. Make sure to check "search the blog" and pick "all time" from the dropdown list.

I've been doing similar reading, and that worked for me. (If you start your search from the home screen, your first search will take you to the page that lets you refine based on these factors).

Here's one that I started with the other day https://youlookfab.com/2015/11.....e-renewal/

2 years ago

Chris987

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Thanks Carol S! I did approximately that but was searching on "renew" and didn't find it.

That's exactly the link I was looking for so thanks again!

2 years ago

CarolS

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You're welcome!

2 years ago

Runcarla

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I needed to read this again. It’s both reassuring and motivating.

2 years ago

Zaeobi

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Perfect timing - am renewing my entire wardrobe as I move into a smaller cupboard. Thanks for linking & explaining, @CarolS!

2 years ago

Anonymous

Now you’ve got me going down this rabbit hole ! My whole closet is boring me to tears . I’m at a loss .

2 years ago

Jenni NZ

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Wow what a wonderful post. It’s before my time on YLF by just over a year. I must have read it before I signed up because I read every post Angie had ever written before joining the forum. But my brain may have been a bit overloaded at the time with all those posts!
Thanks Chris and Carol!

2 years ago

CarolS

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I agree, Jenni - it's an incredibly helpful post!! I've been poring through this and other posts as I work on defining my flexible style goals and planning toward basically building a wardrobe from scratch in 2022.

On the one hand, an exciting prospect and an opportunity for reinvention. On the other hand, a big, daunting task with many potential pitfalls! I want to be as smart about it as I can.

2 years ago

Chris987

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So glad others were inspired by this, and thanks again to Carol S for the pointer!

Lisa P I am your bored-by-entire-wardrobe twin :-(. I've been trying a few things but nothing is helping. I'm trying to talk myself into caring less about it but that's not working either. I'm not convinced that reading these refresh/renewal postings will help but I'll give it a try.

2 years ago

Anonymous

Oh I'm so with you , Chris. I only wish I cared less than I do. Sometimes I admire those women who don't give a ---- and go about their day.

2 years ago

Angie

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Chris, Lisa P, and JenniNZ, you make me laugh

While you are at it ladies, you might find these helpful to re-read:

https://youlookfab.com/2020/07/22/simpat-style/

https://youlookfab.com/2021/01.....h-balance/

https://youlookfab.com/2020/09.....out-style/

Most importantly, remember that we are almost 2 years into the global pandemic (China and Hong Kong already are), and that our feelings of boredom, restlessness, uncertainty, and limbo may have little to do with our wardrobes and styles. Our state of minds are still adapting, catching up, prioritizing, processing, and trying to find the best ways forward, and it's challenging on many levels.

Onward we go. Always

2 years ago

Joy

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Angie is so right. I have renewed my winter wardrobe by embracing flannel shirts for the first time and wearing them as jackets over graphic tees especially those with holiday messages. I have also embraced Icelandic looks as a sort of winter boho look and am happy with it.
I have also tried to add more color and pattern to deep winter outfits other than a couple of quilted vests and a pair of snow pants, I need to work on this. I hope to add more colorful sweaters. I have collected a variety of white and light neutral winter pull-on pants that will lighten winter outfits if nothing else does. All of this is with used clothes,

2 years ago

Chris987

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Angie, Your Advice Is Fab as always!!

YAIF I keep telling my friends that of all the global disasters I have ever thought about in my lifetime, including my childhood when we had drills in elementary school related to possible nuclear attacks, a global pandemic was never one of them. What a ride it's been, not one we wanted to get on! But we survive and keep on keepin' on ....

2 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Chris987, in my school, they told us those drills were for tornadoes,,,
I’m one who tries to get myself to care more about how I look/what people think of my appearance.

2 years ago

Zaeobi

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@Angie that's true re: the origin of our uncertain, restless, bored limbo - January will officially mark 2 years since our first COVID related lockdown (it's already been 2+ years since the protest lockdowns though).

Although we are more fortunate here than elsewhere, in that we can currently go about our lives relatively normally (just with masks & indoor distancing), it's still affecting my mood to shop or play in my closet. Wish I'd downsized everything before moving but oh well, renewing my entire wardrobe can be my Christmas project this year

2 years ago

Anonymous

I did a big wardrobe renewal this year- partly as a distraction from back to the office depression, but also to set myself up to be able to start 5PF. I really didn't have a wardrobe that was workable to do that before, just replaced trendy magpie pieces with new ones. In theory- this should stop high turnover in future, even as my life, body, and trends change.

2 years ago

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