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Transcona Shannon

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...their winter clothes?

In Winnipeg, we wear our winter clothing from about mid November through to mid March. Our winters are long and cold. It's usually about now I start to hate wearing the same items over and over and even though there are winter clothing sales everywhere right now, I don't want to buy anymore winter items as I look forward to spending my hard earned dollars on new spring things.

Anybody else feel like that? How do we get re-energized about our winter wardrobes? Do I go and thrift a new scarf, belt of piece of jewelry to infuse something new for the new couple of months?

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cheryl

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We have long winters here in Michigan too. I would say if you don't want to spend money on winter clothing than yes a new scarf, belt or piece of jewelry can perk things up. Even a new lipstick or nail polish can do wonders!

Anonymous

Shannon, I need to come visit you so I can wear my winter clothes! It's going to hit 70 here today. I have a cozy sweater I got for Christmas that I haven't even worn yet.

Angie

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I bet you are!! Hang in there.

I'm still extremely happy wearing Winter clothes because I have over the years prepared myself for this type of of "seasonal fatigue". LOTS of variation in colour and style. Lots of light coloured stuff. We shan't be wearing Spring clothes till May or June around here. And even then, it will still be very covered up.

That's why my Spring clothes are Winter weights :).

pil

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Not sick of mine yet as I have quite a few new pieces, mostly sweaters. I have just started thinking about spring and am not very enthused because it will necessitate new purchases in a bigger size, unless I want to walk around looking like a sausage. Kind of takes the fun out it for me. Whine.

moira

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Lipstick and nail polish sounds great to me as well. Get some hot pink or coral.
It might be time for a bright new bag to wear now and carry you into spring.

Transcona Shannon

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Angie - that's it exactly! Seasonal fatigue.

Would it make sense for me next winter (too late now) to have a somewhat larger and more varied wardrobe, as fall/winter is definitely our dominant season?

Ali - c'mon up - you will definitely get a LOT of wear out of your sweater - lol!

Angie

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That makes perfect sense to me, Shannon. That's just what I do. If I lived in your climate I would seriously have 6 puffers.

Transcona Shannon

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Then maybe I should be taking advantage of the fantastic winter sales that are on now?

Angie

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Very carefully

CocoLion

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I try to find transitional pieces in the winter sales. I just got these two tops (because I wear a lot of casual clothes like this). They are long sleeves but lightweight and in happy Spring colors.
http://www.shopbop.com/very-li.....954492.htm
http://www.shopbop.com/detaile.....957825.htm

Jjsloane

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We've barely had much winter here so I've not even gotten a good wearing from most of my Winter clothes. For me it's the fresh images of lovely spring and summer goodies that make me feel bored with my clothes. I do shop end of season sales so I have a nice surprise at the beginning of the season next year, but as Angie cautions do not go overboard.

Transcona Shannon

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Thanks Angie and Denise - I think I may have a peek to see if I can find a few carefully chosen items in brighter colours that play nice with my winter wardrobe.

Angie - I promise to be careful and not pick something just because it's a great price

Thanks for your feedback Cheryl, Pil, and Moira!

Transcona Shannon

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Posted at the same time Jeanne!

I agree - no going overboard. Besides, I'm not entirely sure what size I'll be next winter so I might just look more for a few better quality accessories to pump things up for now.

Susie

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It's funny that a couple of weeks can make a big difference. When Angie posted about a spring shopping list, I hadnot yet thought about it because I was enjoying my winter clothese. And I'm not yet tired of wearing them but I have gotten more interested in thinking about spring.

Our winters are more mild and shorter than yours while summer is longer and very hot.

I tend to buy more new things at the beginning of the season but sometimes it is good to take advantage of sale prices to add one or two new pieces to perk you up.

Jaime

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I say go for the fun accessories you can continue using in the spring. And I have the same syndrome - but in the very long summer.

Anonymous

Nope, I love my winter clothes. That the most edited part of my wardrobe. Summer is always a hit and miss, whereas my Springs and Falls are always too short to really hone in on anything.

Janet

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I'm with Jeanne -- I barely feel like I've dug into my winter wardrobe!

I get sick of my summer wardrobe much faster than my winter clothes.

Anonymous

Well no, but to be fair I've been so sick the last week with a head cold that I've mostly been in sleepwear or loungewear. I *was* getting tired of wearing that! And you know I suffer from the reverse with our super-long summers. Last year I had pretty good success creating my own artificial spring and fall with a change of colors even though the weights and fabrics I was wearing stayed pretty much the same. It helped to break up the months psychologically for me.

Nadya

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I hit this last week, too! It's not so much that I'm sick of my clothes, just that I've lost outfit inspiration. Up until last week I'd walk into my closet with my mind whirling with choices and now suddenly nothing! Here's the thread I started where some YLFers helped me with some ideas:

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ason-slump

TraceyLiz65

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As some one on a weight loss journey, I highly caution against buying items if you are expecting to change sizes as you may predict wrong. I will add I did better doing this with tops than bottoms.

I think you could add some layering pieces that could work for upcoming spring as well as right now. The accessories such as bright scarfs could do double duty as well. i was at the mall yesterday looking at what Spring fashions were coming in and their were a lot of beautiful gauzy scarfs.

siniestra

mmm if am excited that half of my wardarobe with brand new spring pieces been buying over the winter yet lol i kinda can't wear them now cuz is super cold!!!!!! and march is official spring so hang in there sales aren't bad they are not only selling winter item i have found lots of spring/summer dresses, shorts, even spring sweaters really cheap and will be a big hit on spring from 15 bucks or less it's just being patiente and add fun accezories I love winter but sometimes sucks for me cuz everything i more expensive that's why i go to sales on winter

Thistle

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I would analyze your style and what is drawing you into spring. Is it the patterns? Colors? Styles? Can you winterized any of these? If not, can you find similar colors and styles in winter fabrications?

I live in Wisconsin, so i understand your pain! we won't see spring until May. Trees won't even have leaves until then. I understand your boredom, but at the same time, we have four months or less to wear spring/summer clothes. Spring in really hard by me because once summer hits, it regularly gets into the 90s with humidity. So I usually avoid spring purchases as I can maybe wear them 3-4 weeks out of the year. It sounds like it is similar by you.

Aziraphale

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We don't have long, cold winters in Vancouver, but we do get A LOT of gray skies and wet weather. Eventually everyone gets the rainy day blahs!

I am looking forward to spring, too. It's not so much the winter clothes that annoy me, as they offer lots of opportunities to layer, and I like that. It's that I'm desperate to wear lighter shoes with sockless feet. And that's not going to happen for months!

Sometimes a new piece, something you've never owned before, can help. For example, I was at J. Crew recently during their January sale, and picked up a fine-gauge navy blue merino sweater for about $30. It was an experiment. I love wool, but it can bother my skin. But I thought, for $30, let's give it a try. It's great! It's soft and very stretchy, so it can comfortably be layered over a white or pinstripe button-front without making me feel stiff and bulky. And I can wear it on its own, and it has nice drape. It turns out that it goes with just about everything in my wardrobe. I've never had a sweater like that, and honestly don't think I've worn a sweater of any kind in a decade. I've had such fun playing with it. So yes, if you're going to shop or thrift something, why not try something you've never worn before? Might infuse a little fun into the remainder of the Winnipeg winter...which isn't going to end anytime soon.

Sveta

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Our winter was so unusually mild this year so I did not even get to wear my puffer and snow boots more than a handful of times. This is why I usually get tired of winter: when I have to wear snow boots everyday and they limit my outfit choices or I have to bring shoes with me to work. Not this year though!
But I agree with Angie: if your winter lasts for 6 months it is definitely your VERY dominant season and you should give yourself as much variety as possible to kepp boredom away. Winter weight tops in cheerful colors sound like a good idea!

Vildy

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It's interesting because mostly we just judge our clothing by their reflections. (not counting folks who post outfits) If you're in outerwear day in and day out (same old, same old, no matter how gorgeous the fabrication) I'd say to get one new piece of headgear and scarf in some eyecatching color(s) that you love to see. Your eye will go to them first if you put them on looking in a mirror or catch a glimpse of yourself in a store window. And then get
another pair.

I use graphic patterns. I have a snow leopard pillbox-y type sleek faux fur hat and I pair that with a heavy, flat woven muffler that lays there and I don't tie it. It is white with a pattern of chocolate and black blocks and has fringed ends in those 3 colors. I sometimes catch the middle of the scarf with the tie belt of a jacket or coat.

I get compliments every single time I wear this and the thought occurred to me that despite my many coats of every weight possible, might as well wear one only because everybody just gets bowled over by this combo (even guys) and me too.

Tina.b

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Here too, winter lasts forever! I love my winter wardrobe, sweaters especially. What I'm beyond tired of are my parkas and boots. It is too cold most days for a wool coat alone. I'm craving my shoes, I cannot wait to break them out.

I did my spring shopping last week and most of it won't see the light of day for at least a couple months. It was so refreshing to try on sleeveless blouses, light jackets and such. And I bought a pair of shoes that just personify spring, that I will just have to stare at longingly for now.

Mo

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I can understand why you are but with my work uniform, I am not even close! I have jackets I have not even pulled out yet. Boots not yet donned for the season. I am, however, in the market for a new pair of work jeans, I am quite tired of the 2 pair I have been rotating lol.

Beth Ann

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I'm with you, Shannon! I think I struggle more than some, just because I like change and variety in general --- not just in clothes. Since I tend to run warm, I've focused more on layers, and own fewer heavy sweaters, for example, than many in my area. I consider my dominant season "transitional." I just purchased a scarf, the Caslon denim shirt from Nordrstrom, and a Bobeau midi skirt on clearance to kind of pick myself up a bit. I'll wear these until may, and use them to transition to fall colors when I'm sick of summer!

I also am trying to find creative remixes in my closet, since I'm saving up for a spring and summer!

MNsara

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Oh, just a little tired of it here . . . We actually had a mild, fairly snowless fall and I was able to wear any footwear I wanted thru November. That helped.

But I'm ready to transition to spring. I have a few brighter color sweaters that don't feel right in Nov/Dec/Jan, but start to feel right come February -- about right now. So, I'll probably be selecting those now. However, it is still COLD andit has to be sweaters until April-ish.

I remember talk about lighter color boots/booties for spring too. It can seem frivolous to have basically two sets of winter clothes (early winter and late winter), but I find it helps A LOT with the seasonal fatigue. (Love that terminology and it can be applied to so many aspects of winters!)

One thing I tire of quickly is just having to put on a coat, scarf, and gloves, and consider boots every time!! I miss simply grabbing my purse and heading out the door. . .

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