Last year, I tried the one item per month/twelve per year plan. I made a list of six items for spring/summer and six for fall/winter. That plan did not work out. I ended the year with 28 purchases instead of 12 (8 S/S purchases and 20 F/W purchases). In one of Mo's recent posts, we discussed a two items per month/twenty-four per year shopping plan. So, instead of six items for spring/summer, I've come up with six items for spring and six more for summer. I plan to do the same for fall and winter. I think 24 items is a more reasonable number for me. Basics (bras, undies, socks, and hosiery) won't count toward my total item count. I have a new replenishment plan for those items per Angie's recent blog post. Right now my only big exception to the item limit is belts. I need good ones, and will have to snatch them up when I find quality ones at a good price. This may add to my total item count for the year.
My biggest dilemma is that I have many pieces that are great on their own, but don't work well together. No wonder warm weather dressing is so hard for me. In prior years, I bought whatever was pretty, fit well, and fit within my budget with little thought to how it would work in my existing wardrobe. Therefore, this year I must focus on connector pieces to turn my mishmash into a cohesive capsule. My current warm weather neutrals are navy and white. My warm weather brights are purple, pink, orange, and yellow. For Christmas, I received a pink snake print clutch and a pink printed scarf that will work well with new and existing pieces.
SPRING
1. lightweight knit top (short or 3/4 sleeve, light in color)
2. orange tee (scoop or v-neck, maybe merino wool)
3. natural canvas flats (I need closed-toe warm weather shoes.)
4. pointy-toe flats for skirts and dresses
5. purple sleeveless top (to replace worn out workhorse top)
6. wrap dress (solid or printed) or denim shirt dress
SUMMER
1.metallic sandals (gold, gladiator style?)
2. gold boyfriend watch (I'm feeling inspired to wear more gold accessories.)
3. denim shorts (medium wash, Bermuda length?)
4. printed top (graphic black & white or tribal)
5. handbag (orange?)
6. fedora (I really really want one!)
Wild Card: something pastel (powder blue?) I don't wear pastels, but if I find the right item in the right color, I'm willing to swap it for one of my listed items.
I reserve the right to modify this list after I see everyone else's, especially Angie's
I welcome your thoughts and suggestions.
