Comments on: How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/ I'm Amanda Lee [don't call me Amanda]. This is my daily celebration of the things I love best: style, organization, creativity, happiness. I'm a copy editor, writer, and general freelance hero...if you're looking for someone. I love learning, good design, urban density, public transit, dogs, and Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Someone once told me I was the most unpredictable person he'd ever met, and I enjoy living up to that every day. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:22:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Shelley http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1838 Shelley Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:24:53 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1838 I own more clothes, still, than I actually need, but one way I have of avoiding the Pareto problem is that I put worn/washed clothes in on the right side (or the back) of the closet and each day I take the first item on the left side to begin putting together an outfit. When I worked I did that planning for the week on Sunday afternoon. If something doesn't work I'll think of what is needed to make it work and either do that (fix the problem) or add to my shopping list (ie a piece that would make it work). If I find out that something will make several things work (not just one), I go hunting. If I just don't like the piece on the left, it goes - easily. I own more clothes, still, than I actually need, but one way I have of avoiding the Pareto problem is that I put worn/washed clothes in on the right side (or the back) of the closet and each day I take the first item on the left side to begin putting together an outfit. When I worked I did that planning for the week on Sunday afternoon. If something doesn’t work I’ll think of what is needed to make it work and either do that (fix the problem) or add to my shopping list (ie a piece that would make it work). If I find out that something will make several things work (not just one), I go hunting. If I just don’t like the piece on the left, it goes – easily.

]]> By: Christine http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 Christine Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:55:58 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1192 That "making your clothes usable" piece is gold. It finally got me around to doing my ironing and folding. Considering the pile I've amassed, after getting everything all nice, shopping hasn't been on my mind for a good while. That “making your clothes usable” piece is gold. It finally got me around to doing my ironing and folding. Considering the pile I’ve amassed, after getting everything all nice, shopping hasn’t been on my mind for a good while.

]]> By: Links a la Mode: 7.30.2010 http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1167 Links a la Mode: 7.30.2010 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:53:07 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1167 [...] Amanda Lee: How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] An Early-Life Crisis from Academia to Art: One blogger’s 26th design project on my quest to teach himself to sew and reach 52 in a year! Also includes my own sleeve sewing tutorial and this week’s project stats. Beyond Fabric: A thought on online shopping. Is it worth building your wardrobe online? Blah Blah Becky: LOVING iconic British brand Whistles’ AW10/FW10 lookbook Brooklyn Posh: starting to love thyself: the health/weight debate Beautifully Invisible: 10 curvy women – past and present – who are the epitome of sexy. Dramatis Personae: Ch-Cha-Chain- Coveting & Craving Chain Jewelry Fashion Limbo: 90s nostalgia after a party on a boat. Jessie goes through some memorable teenage-hood highlights. Independent Fashion Bloggers: Fair Compensation Manifesto Intrinsically Florrie: Looking to the French pâtisserie Ladurée for design inspiration. Make the World a Prettier Place: A More Polished Look. Are women tired of distressed jeans and messy buns? It is time to leave this trend behind and dress up – even for everyday life! Malvestida: The Headdress Day. A day that’s all about sharing creativity! Mariel’s Castle: Experimenting with the newest nail trend Oranges and Apple: On glamorising vintage life Retro Chick: Friday Frock Love: Poppy Valentine Scene On the Street: NYC: Mod Scientist The Coveted: American Living $250 Gift Card Giveaway The Demoiselles: UK department store shuns retouching…why can’t we live in the UK? The Embellished Life: The History of Handbags. Do you have a hankering for handbags? Enlighten yourself with the heroic History of Handbags on The Embellished Life! The Fashion Police: Why size should never be a fashion statement What 2 Wear Where: Mad Men Mania: effortlessly polished Betty Draper [...] [...] Amanda Lee: How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] An Early-Life Crisis from Academia to Art: One blogger’s 26th design project on my quest to teach himself to sew and reach 52 in a year! Also includes my own sleeve sewing tutorial and this week’s project stats. Beyond Fabric: A thought on online shopping. Is it worth building your wardrobe online? Blah Blah Becky: LOVING iconic British brand Whistles’ AW10/FW10 lookbook Brooklyn Posh: starting to love thyself: the health/weight debate Beautifully Invisible: 10 curvy women – past and present – who are the epitome of sexy. Dramatis Personae: Ch-Cha-Chain- Coveting & Craving Chain Jewelry Fashion Limbo: 90s nostalgia after a party on a boat. Jessie goes through some memorable teenage-hood highlights. Independent Fashion Bloggers: Fair Compensation Manifesto Intrinsically Florrie: Looking to the French pâtisserie Ladurée for design inspiration. Make the World a Prettier Place: A More Polished Look. Are women tired of distressed jeans and messy buns? It is time to leave this trend behind and dress up – even for everyday life! Malvestida: The Headdress Day. A day that’s all about sharing creativity! Mariel’s Castle: Experimenting with the newest nail trend Oranges and Apple: On glamorising vintage life Retro Chick: Friday Frock Love: Poppy Valentine Scene On the Street: NYC: Mod Scientist The Coveted: American Living $250 Gift Card Giveaway The Demoiselles: UK department store shuns retouching…why can’t we live in the UK? The Embellished Life: The History of Handbags. Do you have a hankering for handbags? Enlighten yourself with the heroic History of Handbags on The Embellished Life! The Fashion Police: Why size should never be a fashion statement What 2 Wear Where: Mad Men Mania: effortlessly polished Betty Draper [...]

]]> By: Links I ♥ : 08.01.10 | ericaleexo.com http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1163 Links I ♥ : 08.01.10 | ericaleexo.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:04:51 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1163 [...] Amanda Lee tell us how to do more with the clothes you have instead of buying more. Really useful tips for the savvy shoppers out there. I also really liked her post about what [...] [...] Amanda Lee tell us how to do more with the clothes you have instead of buying more. Really useful tips for the savvy shoppers out there. I also really liked her post about what [...]

]]> By: The Well-Appointed Catwalk http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1160 The Well-Appointed Catwalk Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:00:28 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1160 Very true about keeping your clothes in wearable condition! I need to get in the habit of bringing clothes to the dry cleaner more regularly and sewing buttons back on. Otherwise, they end up in a pile at the bottom of my hamper until I forget all about them. My biggest problem, though, is that I end up not liking how my clothes fit after a while. My body doesn't change, just my mind. Not really sure how to fix that one. xo Marissa (<a href="http://thewellappointedcatwalk.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Well-Appointed Catwalk</a>) Very true about keeping your clothes in wearable condition! I need to get in the habit of bringing clothes to the dry cleaner more regularly and sewing buttons back on. Otherwise, they end up in a pile at the bottom of my hamper until I forget all about them.

My biggest problem, though, is that I end up not liking how my clothes fit after a while. My body doesn’t change, just my mind. Not really sure how to fix that one.

xo Marissa
(The Well-Appointed Catwalk)

]]> By: Midnight Cowgirl http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1156 Midnight Cowgirl Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:11 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1156 I ask myself how to do this way too often. Great post! I ask myself how to do this way too often. Great post!

]]> By: Fashion Limbo http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 Fashion Limbo Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:36:19 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1143 great tips...I currently have A LOT of stuff I dont wear, so many things I forget to wear. For that reason I decided there would be no shopping sprees for me during sales, no need to clutter the closet even more! great tips…I currently have A LOT of stuff I dont wear, so many things I forget to wear. For that reason I decided there would be no shopping sprees for me during sales, no need to clutter the closet even more!

]]> By: IFB Presents: Links a la Mode (July 29th) http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 IFB Presents: Links a la Mode (July 29th) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:03:08 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1141 [...] Amanda Lee: How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] [...] [...] Amanda Lee: How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] [...]

]]> By: Tori http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1132 Tori Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:52:56 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1132 I think it is really important to know how to re-mix what you already have. Sometimes I look at my closet and all my other stuff and am so disgusted at just how much there is! When I buy new it is usually just higher end, really well made "investment" pieces that I can see myself wearing for decades. What I really love to do it re-fab things I don't wear anymore. Shortening a dress is a great idea. I actually just turned a shirt into shorts! The possibilities are endless! I think it is really important to know how to re-mix what you already have. Sometimes I look at my closet and all my other stuff and am so disgusted at just how much there is! When I buy new it is usually just higher end, really well made “investment” pieces that I can see myself wearing for decades. What I really love to do it re-fab things I don’t wear anymore. Shortening a dress is a great idea. I actually just turned a shirt into shorts! The possibilities are endless!

]]> By: Six Items or Less http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 Six Items or Less Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:42:30 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1118 [...] « How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] [...] [...] « How to Do More With the Clothes You Have [Instead of Buying More] [...]

]]> By: Katrina http://www.amandalee.org/2010/07/how-to-do-more-with-the-clothes-you-have-instead-of-buying-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Katrina Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:00:10 +0000 http://www.amandalee.org/?p=792#comment-1113 I am super all about this right now. I've got three closets bursting at the seams and I really need to skim down. I made a little bit of progress today just getting things caught up on the laundry, but it really is overwhelming. Have you thought about doing a 30 pieces in 30 days challenge? I'm considering doing that this fall, because yes-- it is too damn hot to do anything right now. I am super all about this right now. I’ve got three closets bursting at the seams and I really need to skim down. I made a little bit of progress today just getting things caught up on the laundry, but it really is overwhelming. Have you thought about doing a 30 pieces in 30 days challenge? I’m considering doing that this fall, because yes– it is too damn hot to do anything right now.

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