Haven't read everything yet, but can't wait.
I am returning after a couple of years of fashion fun (but lots of buying and purging that doesn't' sit well for me) to my previously minimal style, but with certain tweaks. I now only want to buy and wear the best I can afford. I am also more settled and defined in my signature style- fashion confidence might be the descriptor here.

Shoes? For me, sleeker footwear has made a big difference.

Fit and accessories count for a lot. Even when I am schlepping around the house, these days I often wear a scarf (coordinated with my t-shirt) and I feel a lot more pulled together than I used to.