Planning outfits: keeping track?

Megan's question inspired me:

Do you keep a list when planning outfits? Special notebook? How do you remember your FFBO's or planned weekly ensembles? I have found that I might feel inspired one evening and dream up several outfits and then I completely forget what they weres!

I also feel as though I am in a complete fashion rut and once I get comfortable with certain pairings I cannot seem to switch things up. Suggestions?

My apologies on the thread being miscategorized. I flubbed that bit!

14 years ago

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Kate

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I just save ideas for a new outfit in a word document on my computer's desktop, since I'm always on my computer and it's easy for me to reference. I also save inspirational pictures to a folder only for inspirational outfits. But honestly I don't use these much, and tend to just think up an outfit while I'm in the shower

In terms of switching things up, I would try pulling out some of those items and trying them on with other things. So if there's a skirt you only wear with one specific top, put on the skirt and then try on every top you own that could possibly go with the skirt. Obviously this is something to do when you have some extra time, not 5 minutes before you need to leave the house.

I think finding combos also becomes easier after some closet editing - I need to be able to not only see everything I own, but to have a pretty good knowledge of what I own in order to make new outfits. It takes a lot of work to have a fully functional wardrobe.

There are also some women (I think Taylor is one of them) who like to find the best possible pairings and then keep and wear those clothes in sets. I'm going to do some searching and see if I can find the thread where this was discussed...

Edit: this thread should be helpful, it's where Taylor and many others discussed their strategies for creating outfits: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-an-outfit

14 years ago

Lynne

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I snapped my (former closer orphan) skirt with all the cami's, tops, scarves and cardi's I could wear it with on my phone camera...but I am a very 'visual' person who prefers piccies over words..

14 years ago

Steffie

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My friends tease me for being neurotic but I have found that keeping a spreadsheet on my computer really helps.

When I get a new item I try it on in combination with anything in my wardrobe that I think it might look okay with. I have a pretty small wardrobe but even so, this means I may try on a new top in 15 new combinations. (I include jewelry, shoes, and handbag- my goal is to create a complete outfit.) Once I find the best 2 or 3 combinations, I add them to my spreadsheet.

This might sound nuts, but once I have done this I don't have to worry about how to style anything, or remembering which top goes with what. I just open my little spreadsheet and have dozens of fab outfits already put together for me.

14 years ago

Mae

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Holy smokes, Steffie. You are *organized*. I am on Kate's "dream up the outfit in the shower" team. But I can see where this degree of organization would be useful. I am imagining a magical database where I enter the statement item I want to wear and 10 different outfit ideas pop up. Heavenly.

14 years ago

FiestyWife

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I'm still holding out for the day that Angie creates the computer program from Clueless. Add in your new items and Angie tells you what combinations would make it KILLER!

14 years ago

Lynne

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14 years ago

shannon

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Check out this site:

http://www.myclothingcalendar.com/

I found out about this from another member a long time ago. It's fun if you have time. I haven't used it for spring/summer, but I have everything for fall/winter plugged in from last year. When I start back up I want to take more pictures. I really liked this website when trying to remember what I wore when I saw certain people so I don't wear the same thing next time I see them.

14 years ago

Kate

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Oh SWEET! Thanks Shannon! I know what I'll be up to for the next several hours...

14 years ago

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

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Thanks for the ideas! I'll have to check out that app. Sounds very interesting!

14 years ago

sinead

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Steffie- am I impressed. Would you feel comfortable posting an example of your spreadsheet? I keep reaching for the SAME things, over and over. Part of the problem is just not having many clothes, but I also forget combinations when I'm trying to get out the door.

My goal this fall/winter is to have outfits- not just pieces- that I love.

14 years ago

chhinder

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14 years ago

Theresa

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I used to use My Clothing Calendar and after seeing it mentioned here, I logged back in and found that it was exactly 1 year ago that I last entered any outfits *eeek*

But, that was pre-ylf, when I was trying to work things out on my own, and looking through some of my combo's I'm SO happy to have found YLF LOL I was certainly not doing so well.

But, I don't recall being able to upload pics back then - or maybe I just didn't notice it, but I do like the idea of it now!

14 years ago

shannon

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http://www.myclothingcalendar.com/

I've been really excited about using My Clothing Calendar again. Theresa, you can load pictures of each article of clothing you enter in your closet, but not really whole outfits. However, under the tab "clothing types" I don't see why you couldn't add an "outfit" category and upload pictures of complete outfits. I'm going to try it tomorrow, if I have time, and see how I can make that work.

14 years ago

Steffie

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Sinead (and anyone else interested in my neuroticism):

I uploaded a copy of one of my spreadsheets to google docs.

https://spreadsheets.google.co.....ey=CLe3yws

I find it helpful, but doubtless someone will find it nutty!

14 years ago

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Steffie - Wow! Great spreadsheet! I really like how you have the smart, cute, and casual categories as well. Very impressive!

I'm going to check out that clothing calendar later today!

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