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What trends/items in your closet are you "so over"?

goldenpig

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Just curious...what trends or items in your closet are you tiring of? Anything you used to wear often or were really excited about, but now you are moving away from? How long did it take for you to get sick of it?

For me, I am still really happy with the clothes I bought since joining YLF last summer. But I am starting to get a little tired of my animal print and brightly colored denim.

Sometimes when I see a lot of animal print, I start to think of older women who wear lots of makeup and jewelry (not to say that people who wear animal print are old, but it tends to skew a little old in my mind). It could also be that DH hates animal prints and it's rubbing off on me. I am glad I returned the leopard print faux fur jacket that I tried last winter, because I think I probably wouldn't have worn it very much. I have a PB blouse and animal print heels and ballet flats and belt and scarf, but they're all kind of underutilized.

As for colored jeans, I wear my red pair and white pairs a lot, but the bright cobalt and orange and turquoise ones haven't seen that much play. Again, it could be the teasing/negative reaction from hubs about my "clown pants" that is "coloring" my view of them. I haven't gotten rid of any of my animal print or colored jeans yet (because they're still in style and I could still totally see myself wearing them), but I'm planning to be more selective about new trends in the future, so I don't overdose on something I'll get tired of quickly!

What are you sick of or regret buying too much of, and why?

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Deborah

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Natalie, I am really emjoying my wardrobe and given I have a lot of options, I can honestly say that I am not feeling 'over' anything in particular at the moment. I will think on it a bit more but I can't think of anything:)

Lyn D.

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I am tired of "dressy dresses' that I wear only once or twice before they look dated and just take up space in my wardrobe! I always feel guilty for buying them and not getting good per wear value for my money.

Anonymous

I have 2 or 3 long cardigans I bought the winter before last (2010), that I completely want to get rid of. I'm a little tired of the scarf with every outfit trend. I am also done with embellished tops and ruffles.Oh, I also have no use for bat wing tops. Now that I think about it, I am done with whatever it is that I bought from LOFT during winter 2010.

I don't own any colored skinny jeans since I have not found a pair I like. I only have one animal print top that I wear from time to time. I still wear and love my leopard and snakeskin pumps and flats.

I think getting bored with a trend is pretty common!

jayne

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Tight bottoms and above the knee dresses/skirts

all too revealing for my body/age...

I don't mind either for casual/weekend attire (so far) but they are moving out of the work sphere. (I have a super casual work atmosphere, so it is me changing, not the dress code)

Andrea W

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I like everything I have at the moment: pastels, brights, floral prints etc.

Even if the styles or colours fall out of favour (in the fashion world or the general public) then I will carry on wearing them and trying to re-invent the look to update it. I don't take much notice of the 'in' and 'out' lists in magazines I just pick up the trends I like and then wear them for as long as I love them.

I think this is because I don't like being dictated to by the so- called style bibles (maybe I'm rebelling against that).

Sveta

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I think I got an overdose of tight skinnies for the last 2 years. Not that I have too many of them but I reach for them less and less recently.Shorter above the knee skirts is another one I am getting tired of. All this makes me crave midi skirts and slouchy trousers I guess!
I have some things which do not get that much wear not because I am tired of them but because they don't mesh with my style or lifestyle. Cardigans is one: I don't feel fab ina cardigan that often so I don't buy them anymore.

Claudia

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The skinny jean/jegging tucked into tall boots and scarf ensemble. Hardly wore this look at all this past winter. I got tired of seeing it everywhere and bored putting it on (in past years it had been my absolute go-to look).

Short jackets and blazers. I am enjoying the longer cuts once again.

Laura

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I actually got tired of dresses! Yes, for a short while, it's true. I've been wearing a lot of denim and hopefully, as the weather heats up, I'll be ready to get back to my dresses.

I think it would be normal to tire of bright denim - it's such a novelty and a big statement.

Anonymous

I can't say I'm over them, but I am getting tired of denim and am ready to wear more skirts and dresses.

Meghan R

Anything with ruffles and pleats. I've been drawn to sleeker silhouettes lately.

Jaime

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I am less into cardigans and more into jackets lately. And fed up with pintucked anything.

nancylee

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A couple of years ago (before I discovered YLF) I went on a buying spree with cardigans. Now I have TONS of cardigans and I'm pretty tired of them. I much prefer blazers or just simple blouses these days.

ManidipaM

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I used to be all for neutrals because they went with everything. And I don't mean just colours, but also flat smooth textures of neutral. Especially for pants. Think I'm done with that. I need a pair of black or charcoal pants, but I'm actively seeking out textures or subtle pattern (pinstripes, tweeds, slub, or at least the sheen of linen) this time around, I find. And keeping half an eye out for more colourful pants at a not-for-long price point (lest I tire of those soon too, like you, Natalie!)

Also, *ever* so over my old short graphic tees with the cutesy prints. I used to enjoy T-shirt wit; but these days I find I want more complex (layered, abstract) prints, if there must be any print at all. No more slogan tees for me, for a while (despite hubby's recent gift of an iPho T-shirt, which I think would have been worn far more a year ago!)

Another thing I'm about done with is flimsy slippers with no protection for the toes. I'd bought a bunch last year, as the mucky terrain here absolutely killed a quarter of my shoe wardrobe in a few months --- mea culpa, being unprepared with rainy-day shoes. But I now want serious support and protection, as well as good traction (also sick of skidding on marble floors and slick tiles).

Also, not feeling much love for short-sleeved anything these days, though I have a few oldies still. I now want either a very well-fitting sleeveless style or longer sleeves (at least 3/4).

Very tired of tight-fitting *anything*, as well. It better have a lot of design ease, or some stretch. That's benched several of my go-to shirts.

Anonymous

I'm another one who is tired of cardigans and ready to embrace jackets.

Transcona Shannon

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I used to be all over cascading cardigans but now I crave a bit more structure than that.

Astrid

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These wasn't a trend, but I'm definitely tired of the longsleeved tees I used to wear all the time. I ordered some tees two weeks ago because they were on sale and I'm having to do laundry all the time at the moment to have something to wear everyday. Well guess what? I returned them all. There wasn't anything wrong with them, but they paled next to the button down shirt I tried at the same time. I guess I really need to search for blouses or woven tops instead of stretchy tops, even if fitting ones are hard to find.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

This was a fun read.

I am so over hard edge.

I haven't worn my Frye Rorys for 18 months, but still love all my Docs. See! Docs are timeless classics

I am a little sick of jeans. Good thing I have plenty of non-denim options.

When I look at my wardrobe, it's the same story. I continue to love all the stuff I paid a pretty penny for (and quite a lot of it is old), and I tire more quickly of the less expensive items.

modgrl

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I'm over layers and layers of jewelry, cardigans, scarves, belts, cami's, etc. I still wear all of these things, just not all at once. I am getting rid of all of my fussy clothes, the ones with extra sparkles, ruffles, lacing, etc. I am looking at things that have cleaner lines and simpler shapes.

I think this is an important epiphany. It really resonates with me at this point in my style journey. In the last year and a half I have completely overhauled my wardrobe. I bought a lot of stuff!! And while I was doing it, I worried that as trends faded some of my new clothes would either go out of style or I would tire of them. This really speaks to shopping steadily, a little bit at a time, and keeping a smaller more streamlined wardrobe of quality items. I feel like now that I have the basis of a good wardrobe, I can just do some seasonal updates buying 1-2 things a month, rather than the complete overhaul that I experienced last year. Keeping the buying in check will also keep me from overdosing on any particular trend because I may only get 1-2 pieces of a trend.

I'm surprised to hear that you are over leopard/animal print. I think it was a smart move the return the faux fur jacket. That was such a divisive piece in your wardrobe. I resisted the animal trend last summer but then I really fell in love with it. I wear some kind of animal print accent or piece nearly every day. I have 3 animal dresses, two pairs of shoes, 2 blouses, one tank, a belt, 2 scarves and a bag. All of these things get worn except the belt because I am kind of over belts. I'm on the look out for the perfect animal clutch now.

MNsara

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Great question, Natalie! I *have* noticed my gravitating away from certain trends and I've been wondering why: a few years older? a few pounds added? just need variety? for whatever reason I've been avoiding and clearing out these:

** any true skinnies. I'm still okay with narrow straights, but I'm more balanced with a bit of extra width around the ankle. Plus its limiting to always cover my rear and half of my thighs!

** very cropped toppers. Even with dresses I'm liking the hem to hit closer to my waist.

** cascading cardis. No more flowy cardis for me (at least for now

** above the knee dresses. But I also did not do the leggings under dresses last summer and I'm not sure why. This could leave me with very few dress optins for the summer. . .

** too many layers of clothing. I can do a topper over something, but a shirt under AND topper over that something, hmmm, I'm don't think so. . .

** extra zippers and studs on clothes or accessories. . .

I really think I have a limited attention span and should make sure I don't go overboard for ANY trend!

velvetychocolate

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No more ruffles. No more cardigans either. I have one animal print blouse that I still like, but I don't think I'll be adding more animal print, unless it's maybe a belt or perhaps shoes.

Oh, and I'm kind of tired of slouchy, hobo-ish bags. Prefer something a bit smaller and more structured.

Tanya

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Another no more cardigans here. I will wear the ones that I have as I own plenty of them but I will certainly not add new ones. I am really into lighweight jackets now.

Also, I still like them, but I will likely not be adding more knitted tops, I am looking for wovens at the moment.

And like Modgirl, I am also over too many layers and accessories ( e.g. blouse +cardi + belt over it plus necklace and a flower pin) - simpler lines is what calls to me at the moment.

anne

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I am not drawn to a 50's style dress (fit and flare) that I bought 4 years ago.
There is another dress that is functionally useful (full skirt and non iron) that is a favourite of Angie's but I have never liked (not really answering the question)

Apart from that I am either happy, or just need to replace because things are worn out. I don't mind my 4 years old denim skirt, but if I get another one I want one without a front zip.

rachylou

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I'm tired of:

- My shoes! I hate them all.
- This quilted jacket that was fab in the suburbs and... suburban in the city.
- My cardigans as well. They're very "twin set-y." What? Am I the host of a daytime talk show?
- My long-sleeved tees. They keep me warm, but I don't wanna be an REI refugee anymore!

Sarah A

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hmmm... i think i am over the cascading cardi as well. however i will still be wearing mine because i am not over citron and that is the only citron colored piece i own and i have just put myself on SYC for May Madness. Also mainly over cardigans in general, i like more structure. Also over my square toe tall black boots, they just look dated to me so i have hardly worn them this year. I have bought a lot since joining YLF 4 months ago so I think my closet is pretty honed in to where I am right now on my style journey.

Elly

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Mine isn't so much a style I'm tired of, although I do have some borderline "tired" and "dated" flutter sleeves and ruffles hiding in my closet.

Mostly it is just that my clothes are tired . . . . with the exception of new interview gear and a few lovely hand me downs and gifts my closet is heavily loaded down with 3 year old t-shirts and knit tops that are sad, at this point. It isn't just me getting tired of them (been there done that) but they are shabby at this point. I can't get hired on somewhere fast enough at this point, so I feel comfortable spending a little money to refresh things. That said, I'm pretty sure I'm just going to have to break down and spend it already!

I'm tired of stretched out necklines, stretched out undies, bras not fitting, and the style of the jeans that I can fit locally. I'm so tired of worn out gear and PJs too! If I never see another oversized hoodie it will not be too soon.

Jamie

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I'm so over cardigans and twin sets. I've weeded out quite a few over the last few months. I have a few that I still wear, but I'm drawn more to blouses, shirts, and jackets now instead. I'm also done with the trend of wearing a belted cardigan over a sheath dress. And while I'm at it, months ago I started to steer clear of anything that is overly embellished -- bows, flowers, ruffles, etc. I much prefer cleaner lines and a sleeker silhouette.

Jonesy

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Cardigans, the color brown (I had lots of brown stuff that I had accumulated over the years, thinking it was a solid neutral, but I've realized that I hate brown!), A-line skirts (I've realized I just don't feel like me when I wear them), ladylike blouses (ditto).

Mo

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I'm with Jonesy on the brown! I had quite a bit, and I don't think it's bad on me, it just doesn't feel as chic as the black I have been replacing it with.
I'm also over snug fitting knit shirts. I was going to post about whether they are passe these days or if it's just a personal thing of mine. This could be coinciding with my changing shape - my waist is now half an inch bigger while the hips are half an inch smaller than they were. They are great for layering under jackets in cool weather, but alone over jeans they just look wrong to me now. I'm craving more fluidity and loose movement in my tops.
As for most of the other trends mentioned, I, like Rita, bought slowly and steadily through the last year and a half, so I didn't acquire too much of any one trend at a time. That is actually a purposeful part of my wardrobe plan, not just a happy accident. So I only have 2 animal print tops (a woven and a knit), 2 waterfall cardis (a short and a long sleeved), 2 colored jeans (red and white), etc. And incidentally, I still love all of the above, perhaps because I didn't oversaturate myself with them!

ironkurtin

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I don't really follow trends, so I guess it's more, what items do I have a ton of that i don't reach for so much? I was in mad love with longer shirt-tunic-dresses in white last year, but I'm not going for them so much this season. I don't know why.

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