Your Style Goals for 2014

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Your Style Goals for 2014

— by Angie

on January 2, 2014

Today is as good a day as any to think about your style goals. An in depth analysis is a worthwhile exercise if you’re stuck on where to start or what to do next. On the other hand, if you have a good handle on your current style and like the direction you have chosen, a more intuitive, incremental approach will be just fine. Either way, your style goals should always be flexible.

The goals can capture ANY part of your style journey. From shopping, editing, outfit creation, budget and closet goals, to a new grooming and skincare routine. It might be about where you shop, when you shop, or which colours, silhouettes and patterns to wear more frequently than others. Specific goals I’ve seen include:

Keeping your closet tidy.
Taking daily photos of your outfits.
Repeating outfits more frequently.
Repeating outfits less frequently.
Wearing belts more often.
Going grey.
Adding blue streaks to your hair.
Planning your outfits ahead of time to relieve work week stress.

Absolutely anything that you want to achieve as it relates to your personal style can go on your list. The list can be long or short. It can be quite general, or very specific. You can write down your goals, or keep them in your head.

I’ll start the ball rolling by sharing a list of my own style goals for 2014, some of which are continued from last year:

To wear Simple outfits that are Modern, Bold, Clean and Dressy. I’ve highlighted these words because they’re the set of adjectives I’ve chosen to define my style. Interestingly, they are the same adjectives I used back in 2011. They still feel right so there is no need to change them.
To continue adding a soft and refined element to my style while I marry my favourite style personas, Modern Classic, Punk, Trendy Fashionista and Androgynous, into a cohesive style that is age appropriate and attractive.
To update my specs because they are my most important accessory.
To NOT over purchase in Spring because that’s my shopping weakness.
To NOT purchase items with too much design detail because I tire of the aesthetic.
To NOT purchase too many black and grey wardrobe items.
To NOT purchase any more body hugging pieces. As far as possible, tailored is as tight as I want to go this year, although I will continue to wear the tight pieces in my wardrobe that tickle my fancy.
To add more ink blue to my wardrobe.
To continue purchasing warm knitwear while it’s trending because it’s extremely practical for my lifestyle and climate. And because I love knitwear.
To continue mixing high-end and low-end pieces in one outfit.
To continue exploring the world of trousers and looser fit jeans because they’re better suited to my climate than skirts and dresses when you run as cold as I do.
To make my own style journey and those of my clients a fun and rewarding experience. After all, the main reason I’m giving this any thought at all is because it’s a fun hobby, as well as my profession.

I’ll refer back to these goals during the year as I add to my wardrobe and create outfits, thereby staying focused and evolving in the right direction. As always, I look forward to the new year, and the adventures that lie before us. Each challenge is an opportunity to find a solution, so onward we go.

Over to you. Have you thought about your current style goals? If so, feel free to share them in the comments section because I’d love to hear them.

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MRL

Veteran

Only buy pieces that fit perfectly.
Plan ahead for specific items that fill the gaps in my closet.
Go a little more outside of my comfort zone.

January 2, 2014 at 3:50 am

gryffin

Veteran

Great list!! I am a huge proponent of a tidy organized closet, laying out outfits the night before, and repeating outfits that work.
My goals are to come up with a workable professional summer wardrobe (fall, winter and spring are covered but it’s hard to make that all 4 season appropriate).
Add more gray and texture to increase versatility.
To update my formal party capsule
To look and plan for a black suit with multiple pieces jacket, skirt, pants but dress if I could find it.

January 2, 2014 at 4:20 am

Aquamarine

Veteran

My goal is to wear the items I already own, and stop “saving” them. I live a very casual lifestyle and do not have many very dressy items, but they still languish in my closet while I wait for the perfect opportunity to break them out. Life is short….I need to remember this and not wait for the perfect time to wear and enjoy an item.

January 2, 2014 at 4:20 am

krishnidoux

Veteran

Great idea for the new year!
I think your current style and style direction suits you, your body and personality very well. So it’s normal you wouldn’t want to change it too much just because. Good for you to keep it! I totally agree on soft and refined components as it can offset other “stricter” features: hairstyle. current specs and body shape. One good way to achieve this is indeed by going for a looser fit. Please know that you are so beautiful and I am making these comments candidly, just to provide a sort of “mirror”.

I just spent time yesterday re-assessing a good part of my own wardrobe.
Here are my goals:

– To rid myself of older pieces I don’t wear and am keeping for… (?)
– Reduce closet size, augment wear-ability of each piece
– To continue to grow my hair
– To get in better shape
– To include a “whimsical” vibe
– To wear a higher waist in general, cinch it
– To create more outfits with low/flat heels and find cute, orthopedic friendly shoes.
– To learn to better work with colour: get more basics in neutrals.

January 2, 2014 at 4:30 am

rute

Veteran

so interesting!
I’ve been thinking a lot about this too!
My goals:
– Stop shopping by impulse.
– Limit my purchases to a item per month (this will help me to avoid shopping by impulse, because I’ll have to think well).
– Stop buying silk dresses, summer is short and they are not practical, because they stain a lot.
– a smaller wardrobe but with more quality items.

January 2, 2014 at 4:34 am

Ceit

My goals are:

– Find more trouser and non-denim bottom options for my wardrobe.
– Experiment with skirts/dresses within the limitations of my job and climate.
– Cull the mediocre elements of my wardrobe and start buying fewer, higher quality items that really make me happy.
– Stick to my budget

January 2, 2014 at 4:38 am

Transcona Shannon

Veteran

I’ve been thinking about some goals over the last few days as I just completed a big purge and closet clean up. Mine include:
– figuring out my new work style in my new job. I don’t know yet how it will change.
– finding more trousers that feel as great as my blackwatch trousers
– continue to minimize purchasing mistakes by not trying to buy what isn’t me
– enjoy my clothes more
– add a couple of fab new blazers. Some of my older blazers are showing some wear and tear
– add a couple of patterned belts

And most importantly, keep having fun!

January 2, 2014 at 4:48 am

Suz

(website)

Veteran

Angie, I love this yearly opportunity for reflection. I mentioned a few of my goals on Mo’s thread.

I feel I’ve (finally) got a pretty good handle on my personal style. Now my aim is to “distill the essence.”

That probably sounds a bit vague. But to make it actionable, I’m going to:

1. Examine what my top happiness quotient outfits have in common.

2. Continue to purchase more streamlined high quality items where cut or or very simple built in details (e.g. colour blocking or leather trim) do the work that accessories might do for someone else. I think of these as essentials that also make a quiet statement.

3. Consider simplifying my colour palette a bit more — although I’m not fixated on that, because colour does give me a psychological lift.

4. Aim for more of a “uniform” for my at-home wear. Simplify — perhaps even duplicate — rather than multiply.

5. Upgrade knitwear, workout gear capsule, PJs.

6. Inject an avant garde element into my mostly modern classic style.

January 2, 2014 at 4:54 am

Laura

(website)

Veteran

I’d like to implement one in, one out this year. We are moving this year and I want to keep my wardrobe manageable. If I purchase an item, another item has to go to make room.

My style word for 2014 is “softer.” The second is “movement,” which is an offshoot of my overall 2014 goal, which is “move.” So, I am going to be looking to add a softer dimension to my look, and as a corollary, to avoid adding more black and grey items (as Angie said in her goals! And I think I say this every year!).

“Softer” is not confined to colors. It means softer fabrications and cuts, too. I think my features and coloring suit soft, flowing items well. In casual wear, I’m going for a refined Boho look. At work, I’ll be experimenting to see how I can implement “softer” in a professional environment. I’m sure Angie will have some ideas. I’m excited about my 2014 style direction!

Thanks for nudge to think about this today!

January 2, 2014 at 4:59 am

Mona

Veteran

My style goal in 2014 will be to continue to put a lot of thought and planning in my purchases and hopefully stick to a colour scheme. Also, I did a big purge in 2013 and have been enjoying the extra space in my closet. I want to continue purging the not so great items in my wardrobe so there is space to add more.

January 2, 2014 at 5:05 am

Diane G

I did a post early last spring where I mentioned my goals and I think I did reasonably well in following a good deal of them. So I want to continue with a little more of the same and build on them.
To always be comfortable in the literal sense
To be mindful of the UK climate when buying new pieces. I did well with my footwear over the last few months.
To carry on building up coats and jackets wardrobe.
To carry on being mindful of trends via YLF and to add more on-trend items to outfits even if it is just the latest colour.
To not slip back to wearing my old meh stuff, which I’ve being doing a bit lately.
To keep on striving to be better at casual wear.

January 2, 2014 at 5:54 am

viva

Veteran

I did some journalling on this last night, so the timing is perfect! Thank you for posting your own list, Angie, which is so helpful to see. Right now, this is what I am working with for 2014.
1. Shop from my closet more often.
2. Document purchases and outfits, and – importantly – take the time to reflect.
3. Dress more thoughtfully each day.
4. Incorporate more jackets to elevate my daily style.
5. Make one investment purchase this year, which will require me to manage my budget carefully (either a Burberry trench or a good classic military coat for next winter).
6. Take full advantage of the fleeting warm weather when it is in Maine, to wear the few dresses I have.
7. Find my style vocabulary.

January 2, 2014 at 5:55 am

Tanya

Veteran

What a great set of goals Angie! It struck me just how perfectly fitting your style adjectives and fashion persona are with your style.

I have a long list of goals as well:
1. By far the most important one, stick to a strict monthly budget!
2. Continue my deeper understanding of my style/what suits me that I have just started here on YLF a few weeks ago
3. Figure out, once for and for all, which style personas I am marrying, as there are quite a few of them, and they also depend on occasion
4. Refresh/update my bra capsule
5. Continue to build my capsule of woven tops with very high necklines, made of natural materials, with various sleeve lengths
6. Purchase at least two pairs of very comfy and very trendy shoes each season
7. Focus on purchasing less higher quality items
8. Focus on purchasing mainly items that are work-appropriate, as I have figured out that about 75% of my wardrobe should be that
9. Continue to purge my closet of rarely worn items as Ia dd new, updates ones
10. Try to utilize all the inspiration articles and photos saved to create and document a bunch of outfits before they are to be worn.

January 2, 2014 at 6:10 am

amiable

Veteran

I love your list!

Mine, so far anyway, is:
– To repeat outfits that I love more often (which will mean wearing less clothes, and hopefully translate into OWNING less clothes too)
– To buy less, and only what’s perfect.
– To buy perfect, warm knitwear – most of my warm sweaters are mediocre.
– To pursue making my style more simple, modern and streamlined.
– Learn to recognize and quickly purge (or fix, or avoid getting) items that don’t quite work.

Looking back at last year’s style goals, I’m pleased with my progress on them:

– I purposed to pay real money for something perfect. I now own a few pairs of perfect shoes (paid dearly for, and worn frequently).
– I wanted to sew something for myself that fit perfectly and was useful. I sewed myself a perfectly fitting bra, and have another in progress. I also wear and love my striped tube skirt, and several things I’ve altered.
– I wanted to become more picky in shopping. This I’ve done, and I’ve purged quite a lot (though I still want to purge a lot more this coming year)
– I wanted to develop a sense of what works for me, and I have a much better idea now than I did a year ago.
– I wanted to pursue Amelia Earhart as a style icon. I’ve done less of this, but I still think that the style I have is reminiscent of her, and am still inspired by her.

January 2, 2014 at 6:16 am

Joy

Veteran

These posts are some of my favorite because they make me think, plan, and set goals. In all things this year I want to simplify.
* Work on making capsules for every season and occasion out of what I own and like, finding and filling wardrobe holes and items needing updating and editing.
* I enjoy playing with a new-to-me color and want to try some pastels.
* Along with that goal is stocking up on light neutrals as high contrast using color is hard for me
* In purchasing, being aware of any difficulties that an aging body will bring, especially arthritic fingers vs fastenings.
* Be realistic about my casual lifestyle and invest more there.

January 2, 2014 at 6:18 am

shedev

Veteran

My goals are
1. to only buy things I love and not settle
2. to limit purchases to 2 a month
3. to do a better job at tracking my wears
4. to cull things I didn’t wear or only wore a couple times
5. to reduce my wardrobe down to 240 at end of year

January 2, 2014 at 6:20 am

Sihaya

Veteran

First and foremost, I’d like to trim down my wardrobe. The downside to having a new and larger closet was that I over bought. And now I don’t even know what I have in my closet! So I need to go through every piece and either set aside, donate, or use each and every one. Second, I’d like to create a set of unique outfits and not repeat for a long time. It would be a fun way for me to inject newness into my ensembles. Right now I have some fantastic combinations that look great but I’m bored. Third, I will stay away from purchasing sleeveless outfits as much as possible as well as dry clean only items. I find that I tend to avoid wearing the dry clean items once they’re in my closet unless they’re coats and trousers. Lastly, I’d like to purchase one pair of non black trousers. My favorite grey trousers had their lining ripped and since then I’ve bought a couple of new pairs but don’t seems to wear them. I’d like to find a pair that I’m more likely to wear.

January 2, 2014 at 6:22 am

Adelfa

Veteran

My style goals are rather fuzzy. What I know for now:

1. figure out how I want to dress for my new job.
2. get more control of quality vs quantity in my purchases.
3. figure out how to do WIWs now that I’m in an apartment with not a ray of direct sunlight and precious little indirect.

January 2, 2014 at 6:23 am

Lisa

Veteran

I haven’t spent much time thinking of 2014 goals yet but off the top of my head:
1. Identify how much clothing I need each season and then purge the rest. This will make one in/one out a lot easier to do in the future. I’ll also be able to identify when a potential purchase is worth an investment or to look for an item to purchase that will turn over faster.
2. Practice one in/one out. I’ve tried doing this in the past but I think having a manageable wardrobe size from #1 will put me on the right track to doing this even better in the future.

January 2, 2014 at 6:28 am

Karie

(website)

Veteran

Here we go:
1. Continue to take daily outfit photos.
2. Group photos by month, and into categories of what I liked and what I didn’t like.
3. Purge from the what I didn’t like section – stop trying to make items “work.”
4. Repeat outfits from the what I like section.
5. Be focused and fussy about new purchases.
6. It’s OK to be “good enough” with work purchases, but in doing so, make sure you will wear it.
7. Figure out which colors, silhouettes, and patterns work with my coloring and personality.
8. Keep outfit creation a simple and stress-free process to keep it fun. Don’t try too hard! Turn on some music, do a little dancing, have a glass of wine, have fun.
9. Set a budget and do not over purchase, especially in fall – my weakest shopping season.
10. Continue to sew and work on those sewing skills – make garments other than loungewear, skirts, and gym gear.

It would be fun to re-visit this post at the end of 2014 to see how we all did with our goals!

January 2, 2014 at 6:32 am

pil

Veteran

I’m afraid my brain cramps up when I try thinking of specific goals, so I’m keeping it simple for now.
– I do need to just get over it and purge a few things I bought last year that I don’t love wearing.
– Figure out MY neutral.

January 2, 2014 at 6:34 am

Mary Michele

(website)

These are great, Angie! I agree that defining your style goals is essential in cultivating your ideal image and building your perfect wardrobe. I’ll share a few of mine for 2014:

1/ To express my StyleFinder ID™ of Dramatic/Romantic and Whimsical in everything I do more fully.
2/ To feel deliciously me in everything I wear!
3/ To wear (and buy) only what I truly love.
4/ To be more in touch with my Dramatic side this year. Last year was more about bringing out my Romantic after getting remarried – this year is about refining the balance.
5/ To create a richer experience around my style, and that of my clients, helping them to not only step into their authentic personal style with ease and grace, but deepening the experience so that it is more fully integrated into a daily practice, rather than something they simply put on
6/ To share more of my style secrets.
7/ To find the perfect pair of jeans.
8/ To have more pieces custom made, starting with jackets for spring (after a decade as a designer, I am always designing in my head).
9/ To build my jewelry collection of both costume and fine jewelry. (Now that I’ve let my hair grow, I’m wearing both earrings and a necklace together for the first time ever!)
10/ To create my own LookBook. I do this for my clients, but have yet to do it for me!

Wishing you all a stylish and chic new year!

xo
Michele

January 2, 2014 at 6:40 am

StyleFinder

(website)

Active Member

These are great, Angie! I agree that defining your style goals is essential in cultivating your ideal image and building your perfect wardrobe. I’ll share a few of mine for 2014:
1/ To express my StyleFinder ID™ of Dramatic/Romantic and Whimsical in everything I do more fully.
2/ To feel deliciously me in everything I wear!
3/ To wear (and buy) only what I truly love.
4/ To be more in touch with my Dramatic side this year. Last year was more about bringing out my Romantic after getting remarried – this year is about refining the balance.
5/ To create a richer experience around my style, and that of my clients, helping them to not only step into their authentic personal style with ease and grace, but deepening the experience so that it is more fully integrated into a daily practice, rather than something they simply put on
6/ To share more of my style secrets.
7/ To find the perfect pair of jeans.
8/ To have more pieces custom made, starting with jackets for spring (after a decade as a designer, I am always designing in my head).
9/ To build my jewelry collection of both costume and fine jewelry. (Now that I’ve let my hair grow, I’m wearing both earrings and a necklace together for the first time ever!)
10/ To create my own LookBook. I do this for my clients, but have yet to do it for me!
Wishing you all a stylish and chic new year!

xo Michele

January 2, 2014 at 6:41 am

Elly

Veteran

I’ve posted elsewhere, but will do a short overview.

I want to purge my closet as part of my ongoing (2 years now) purging goal.

I want to purchase a handful of winter pieces in January to round out what I bought in November to wear to work and wear them heavily for the next 4 months, and ease up on the fleece.

I want to ease up on gear purchases– I have very few in mind after updating heavily last year, and hoping that they can be found on deep discount or as a gift from the SO.

I want to start wearing makeup beyond cover up again– at least on occasion.

I want to update spring/summer with a handful of basics and some new tops because all of my summer stuff with the exception of a few tops is still from living in southern NM (5 years now).

I want to shop NAS and early for Fall/winter 2014.

I want to start taking outfit photos and K/R photos.

I want to anaylze my purchases and style direction along the way.

I want to update a few loungewear pieces.

I want to buy several pieces that make me feel attractive or sexy and not forget this in my need for workwear.

January 2, 2014 at 6:42 am

(website)

Veteran

As I mentioned on my resolutions thread I have one main goal that you already listed: repeat outfits more. I have a pretty good handle on my style rubric and shopping habits already. The last frontier then is in the wearing of it all he he.

January 2, 2014 at 6:48 am

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

I think my main goal is to hold out for the thing I really want and get rid of everything I already have and wouldn’t buy again.

January 2, 2014 at 7:19 am

parkmommychic

Angie – as usual I am amazed at your ability to identify, distill, and describe your style so precisely and clearly articulate your goals and methods of reaching said goals!

This year I would like to work on more clearly identifying what exactly is my style persona! Also add color. And continue to try to only buy items I love to wear.

January 2, 2014 at 7:26 am

L. Mo

Active Member

This is a very timely post… I was just doing this a few days ago. My goals are:

1. Find my color palette and start adding color back into my wardrobe (I’m all neutrals right now; black, white, grey, burgundy, and navy)

2. Buy more prints to liven up my wardrobe. It’s very simple right now, with all solids and not much color.

3. Further edit my closet of things I don’t wear. I really like having a small, cohesive wardrobe that mostly all goes together that doesn’t take up a lot of space.

4. Most importantly, find the perfect tank top! It gets very warm where I am, and I want a tank top with thinner straps that will cover my bra straps. For some reason none of the ones I’ve tried on in stores do this. I’m seriously considering having a tailor make me a couple to my specifications. If I can’t find one when the spring/summer stuff starts appearing in stores, I might just do it.

5. Find at least one dress that fits my style that I can wear casually. I only have pants right now, and I’d like to try being a little more feminine.

6. Continue to eat healthy and exercise to reach my size goal. This definitely affects my style because the closer I’ve gotten to my goal the better my clothes have looked on me! I’m very close now, I just need to keep it up.

January 2, 2014 at 7:27 am

cheryl

Veteran

I love these posts. It’s so fascinating reading about every ones goals.

I will never have a small streamlined wardrobe but this year I would like to downsize my numbers by 10% overall.

It’s hard for me to let go of things which is why I have so many clothes so I want to be more ruthless about getting rid of things that are just meh. The khaki pants I only wear to work which are now to big and don’t do anything for me, and the sweats also too big with a paint stain on them are two such items. Just let them go!

My schedule doesn’t work with anyone in my household to get wiw pics so I would like to get a tripod and figure out a place to take a decent self wiw pic.

Overall I just want to continue to have fun with fashion but be a little more brutal in letting things go. I can do this, lol!

January 2, 2014 at 7:30 am

Gracie

Veteran

My overall goal is to open my closet and see creative, interesting outfits with different silhouettes at the ready (I hang my clothes by outfits), with breathing room between hangers. This bit of space between items is for me a luxurious, soothing and elegant feeling. The same for my dresser drawers and shelves – more ease of space.

I will keep purging less favorite items which I have been reviewing very critically one last time, from socks and underwear to boots. Some of this purging has already happened by reviewing my photos. I’d like to see my closet with my 100% of my pants in neutral colors, my few skirts and dresses half neutral/half with subdued patterns, and my tops two thirds neutrals and one third my most flattering colors.

I want to spend less in wardrobe items next year, no specific percentage, just less.

January 2, 2014 at 7:57 am

Grey Rainbow

Active Member

Great post, Angie! I tried to clarify my goals in an earlier thread and just got myself confused. Your list and the wisdom of the astute women here help.

1. Finish wardrobe cull. Spring/summer, beach wear, coats, and gear.
2. Reduce spending. Make a budget and stick to it.
3. Practice PPP. For me this means watch out for sales and incentives. Some of my most loved items are serendipitous sales finds, but so are all of my unworn and unloved pieces. It’s ok to go home/log out empty handed.
4. Be more attentive to need and versatility when tempted to duplicate items. I love a uniform and duplicating works for me. But money spent there means less elsewhere.
4. Add more ink blue to wardrobe!

January 2, 2014 at 7:58 am

Alicat

Thanks for this helpful post, Angie.

I want to make 2014 my year of being a Muscular Macaron. By that I mean I want to wear soft, warm colors, yet still have my outfits look strong, not sweet. I’d like to eliminate black and pure white as much as possible. Can pastels and soft colors be edgy? This is the year I find out!

January 2, 2014 at 8:00 am

debheem

Active Member

I agree with Aquamarine. I have a tendency to “save it for good” Sometimes the right time never comes! I too, have a casual lifestyle. I’m retired, work out daily, so I enjoy buying activewear. My goal is to not buy dressy outfits betting on an occasion coming up. When, I stop and think about it, I am guilty of this with casual outfits as well. I don’t need a new Vince sweater every time I have a casual dinner with my husband!

January 2, 2014 at 8:02 am

Jamie

Veteran

I love this post each year! I kept my 2013 goals on my phone, and I found that I referred to them frequently. Eventually, I internalized them, but it was good to check in with them frequently. Here goes for 2014! Much of what I wanted to do still applies at this point. So, I think this is a continuation for me, with bits from my 2012 and 2013 lists.

– To combine the classics with a big dose of modern as I incorporate new trends
– To continue to combine my favorite fashion personas, Modern Classic and Androgynous, into a cohesive style that is age appropriate and attractive
– To wear outfits that reflect my style preferences – polished, clean, crisp, dressy, simple, and modern
– To add elements to my outfits that make more of a bold statement, while ensuring that they are refined
– To continue feeding my preference for tailored and fluid fits
– To add even more ink blue, white, and off-white pieces to my wardrobe
– To not purchase any more pencil skirts
– To continue wearing very little make-up and jewelry
– To continue purging items I no longer wear and wearing items that have seen less action, but which I still enjoy
– To continue having fun with fashion

January 2, 2014 at 8:11 am

Nicole D

Veteran

Soooo many great goals: one in one out, budgetting, colour palette refinement. My goals are:
– only keep wearable items in my closet
– only buy good pieces (my foray into fast fashion was largely unsatisfying)
– wear my good pieces (do you see a theme?)
My shopping spree at Nordie’s was a real eye-opener. I don’t want to wear or buy anything that isn’t fab! Thus, I may need to limit my shopping to 2 or 3 times a year, with the exception of basics and gear.
I actually think I may be able to do it – I haven’t bought a thing since Dec 21!

January 2, 2014 at 8:27 am

Gabrielle

After several years of fine tuning my wardrobe, I am quite happy with it. So my 2014 resolution is to practice one in-one out. I will have to really love a new item if I am willing to replace an older, already loved item in my wardrobe.

One exception. A girlfriend and I agreed that we would both purchase new workout outfits to reward ourselves for the past year and to promote continued success.

Happy new year everyone.

January 2, 2014 at 8:29 am

Jill

(website)

My goals for next year include dressing up more often – for me this is not so much truly “dressing up” literally but getting back to making more of an effort. I work from home (and it’s dirty work; I’m a jewelry maker) most days, and when I do leave the house, I’ve become very casual. My darling summer skirts and dresses don’t get used very much – I’ve relied on my wardrobe of tanks and denim and flats. It’s time to wear more of my lovely jewelry collection and dial up the fun factor of my wardrobe!

I don’t have specific shopping goals because I always have perennial things on my wish list; I’ll continue to look for those. And JEANS – I lost some weight and only bought two new pair – had to get rid of several – right now the denim situation is bordering on dire.

January 2, 2014 at 8:36 am

Thistle

Veteran

Still working through my New Years Resolutions. Thank you for the terrific thought starters.

January 2, 2014 at 8:37 am

Classically Casual

Veteran

I love setting objectives, & I love these topics, thanks Angie! It’s so much fun to read everyone’s contributions. “Muscular macaron” is my favorite so far.
Here are some of my goals:
– Adding sweaters. Thanks for the nudges, Angie. I’ve been scouring the online sales to score some warm sweaters while they’re still available.
– Take outfit photos. The collective wisdom here has finally convinced me that I should do this.
– Stick to quality regardless of price
– Any new shoes need to be interesting as well as comfy
– Add more drapey, fluid tops
– Take more risks (a sale sweater arrived in a slightly different color than I’d planned. I liked everything else about it. So instead of returning it I went back and read Angie’s color post, & I’m going to experiment with ways to make it work with my coloring as a learning experience.
– Work on more subtle details, such as adding textural interest

January 2, 2014 at 8:39 am

kkards

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~make a list of what i actually own, and track what i actually wear.
~make sure that new things will work with what i already own
~spend less, but spend more thoughyfully
~continue to push myself to try new things and/or new ways to wear old things
~bring some color back to my wardrobe.
~define my style

January 2, 2014 at 9:17 am

rachylou

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I appreciate the invitation… push… to solidfy my goals, Angie! So here goes:

1. To examine my wardrobe for cohesiveness and develop an overview picture in my mind.

2. To think (!!) before I even set out shopping.

3. To do No-Buy trips to stores to see what’s going on before “leaping to conclusions.”

4. To pare down my shoe collection.

5. To grow my “punky but office-formal” capsule.

6. To make some decisions about all the woven shirts I have but don’t like to wear.

7. To repeat outfits!

… I was looking at my outfit pics over the last year. I doubt I repeated a single of the outfits I loved.

January 2, 2014 at 9:37 am

Sveta

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I love how posts like this make you thinking – I need this nudge, Angie!
Honestl I did not think very clearly about my style goals for 2014 yet, I will try to do it in more details when my boys leave for school this weekend and my house is quiet once more
For now this is what I definitely want to work on:
– convert a small spare bedroom to a walk in closet. I hvae started thei project more than a year ago but never finished. Right now we are sharing a very small closet with my hubby and my shoea do not have a good home at all. Have to get going on this one for sure!
– srutinize my existing wardrobe to determine if I can get the size down. No new purchases until it is done (ok, short winter boots and optic white skinny jeans are exceptions)!
– I think I am pretty happy with my style right now and have been living happily in the realm of Urban Prince.
– I want to minimize my buying. I need to find a way how to refresh my wardrobe seasonally with minimum number of items for the maximum impact. “One In, one out” is definitely my mantra now…

This is all I can come up with for now – need to ponder more!

January 2, 2014 at 9:42 am

qfbrenda

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It’s so fun reading everyone’s goals! It’s great how some can have opposite goals and it’s all good. Some are wanting to add color to their closets while I want to limit color in mine. My goals:

1) reduce the size of my closet by attrition

2) limit my color palatte; I’m loving mostly neutrals lately: black, white, navy, and gray. I will wear other colors as well but they’ll be in the minority.

3) add more Eurochic influence to my closet and style

4) finish growing in my gray hair

5) consider updating my hair style…. no idea in what way yet

January 2, 2014 at 10:44 am

jenanded

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Gosh this is harder than I thought it might be… I am still 5 days into an enormous purge and clean out and it is mortifying to see how many things seemed so great in the store and at home I feel meh in and/or still have tags on… so definitely spending less and holding out for fewer, good quality and perfect pieces. I think striving for the 10 piece wardrobe idea might be an approach so I achieve perfect quality cohesion but means I can deal with boredom and indulge in fashion fun as I will need to replace things more. I need to work on my style words… basically modern classic but I want to add more softness, shine and elegance… I am thinking a slight funky 1940s/1970s vibe… more waves in hair, bolder lip, wrap dresses, satiny tops with my wide leg pants and suits. Invest in significant specs with transition lenses to wear all day instead of putting specs on and off all day which sends me nuts!!! I will think and journal some more…

January 2, 2014 at 10:50 am

Eliza

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Great topic. Lots more thinking to do, but right of the bat I am looking forward to the following in 2014:

1. Organizing closet and wardrobe in an effort to simplify my life and amplify my happiness quotient as I choose outfits.
2. Continuing my now well-established habit of not leaving the store with a piece that is almost right. Unless it is an issue well-addressed by tailoring, it will not be moving in here.
3. Shopping well for my more casual life and renewed interest in knitwear. No more silk blouses!
4. Trying some new things as yet to be determined. I am very happy at how YLF provides inspiration in that regard.

Happy New Year to all.

January 2, 2014 at 10:58 am

Vicki

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Thank you for kicking off 2014 with your style goals, which helps me consider and refine my own, Angie. Let’s see:

Continue to enjoy wearing casual outfits with a modern, refined and more luxe style.

Show my legs more in Springtime by wearing dresses and skirts.

Create a smaller, neater closet, by donating and giving away items that no longer work for me.

Don’t shop impulsively and really consider how a new item will work with what I have.

Buy one nice pair of nude ballet flats, animal print flats and nude pumps that are comfortable and better quality (will investigate London Sole and other offerings from Nordstrom to see what I like).

Buy one new silk blouse/shirt in either a small print (blue) or solid (undecided).

Continue to wash my face only once a day, in the evening (this has really helped me, Angie!).

Purchase new lipstick and eye shadow.

Adjust my hairstyle to something that is more attractive in softening my jawline and that looks pretty in framing my face.

Being open to new fashion on the horizon as it relates to my style goals.

Taking more outfit photos.

January 2, 2014 at 11:01 am

skylurker

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Watchwords : austere + delicate.

Organization : I’m a control freak, I’m good at this : shopping, budget, closet edit…I’ll carry on the obsessive planning.

Foundations : haircut style and specs are 2 years old, I’m barely accustomed to them, no change this year. Underwear I will review&replace this year as I do every year.

Proportions : I suck at proportions. Besides I’m quite disturbed when I have to change my body shape at fashion whim. I will follow Angie’s advice blindly (fluidity ? OK, whatever) to stay current.

Colours : I want to add more colours, muted colours : pastels or dark. I will phase out grey (though it looks good on me), it depresses me (the same way I rejected black a few years ago).

January 2, 2014 at 11:07 am

DonnaF

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1. Figure out where & how to take WIW and K/R pics in my dark, dark, DARK house. I am sold on needing to do this to hone my style and perfect proportions even if I don’t post them, so I really need to make this a priority.

2. Refine my new hairstyle. It’s now a bit more feminine which means the couple of more feminine items I bought last year are a bit too femme for me unless I add more masculine or androgynous items.

3. Figure out my footwear. My already fussy feet are growing fussier by the month. The combo of finding a style, color, and pattern I like in something that will work with my feet is proving to be daunting.

Last year’s goal of buying only washable/non-DCO items has proven to be a great one and has helped me to break the psychological barrier of *saving* most of my clothes for some elusive never to occur occasion. Hooray!

January 2, 2014 at 12:01 pm

Debbie

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I really had to think about this and will probably refine these as the year goes on.
1. This is my biggest goal this year. Update my make-up and skin routine.
2. Organize the closet so it is more functional and I can see easily what I have. Find a way to organize handbags.
3. Shop for spring and summer as it is my dominate season.
4. Update my glasses.

January 2, 2014 at 1:14 pm

GoddessMel

1. Purchase only when everything’s right.
2. Shop for the size and shape I am now, not some random time in the future (or the size I used to be!).
3. Add more colour to my wardrobe.
4. Stop buying so much black.
5. Invest in signature basics (bow blouses, wide leg pants, full skirts) I can wear all year round.
6. Forget the trends and ‘must have’ lists and wear what works for me.

January 2, 2014 at 1:30 pm

Alassë

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2014 Fashion Goals:
Add whimsy
Repeat outfits
Stick to a budget!
Space in my closet
Cross things off my list
Wear necklaces more (simply)
Don’t buy mistakes; returns are okay
Don’t buy too-bright autumn colors (or too dull)
Keep tailoring everything that needs it, promptly
Wear everything in my summer wardrobe or get rid of it

January 2, 2014 at 2:16 pm

Helenedith

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What a great way to start the year. Angie your clear style goals are inspirational – thank you .
For me, I have started the year with a haircut – I have gone from a bob to short, I can already see that it is going to help me with my style direction in an organic way.
I need to update my underwear, sleepwear and exercise clothing.
I want to buy 2 quality handbags, one for winter, one for summer. I live in Australia and find that Autumn and Spring are transitional seasons and require layering. Winter is not very cold but summer is hot. Therefore I am going to concentrate my spending on my needs and not on wants!!
I like a small wardrobe and am happy to wear items a lot. I like more variety in shoes to add interest and need to purchase low heeled sandals suitable for a business casual work wardrobe, I have seen a pair that I am going to search out this weekend. I have purchased enough shoes in 2013 for my winter wear, but may need several pairs of ballerinas
In all my purchasing I need to buy quality and be PPP.
One goal I want is to take photos of my outfits consistently. And improve the quality so I can post them on the forum.

January 2, 2014 at 2:18 pm

Beth Ann

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I’ve been thinking about where to go next, but, in my life I seem to do better with a few months at a time, so…..until the snow melts…..

1. Hone in on my own personal style. This is what Suz has accomplished in the last year. I’m getting there, but I still feel like I’m circling the airport. It’s time to land and deplane!

2. Sing the line, not the notes! I’m borrowing from my musical training here. In singing, it’s the beautifully executed connections between the pitches that draws the ear further into the song and clearly articulates ideas and thoughts rather than isolated words with no context. I want outfits that do this: neither maximal nor minimal, but composed, with clear themes. My holiday capsule explored this idea a bit. I used accessories in a bold way, but kept the rest of the items supporting players, like a baroque continuo line.

3. Sophisticated use of color. Richness, softness, drama, without a hint of garishness.

4. Explore why I still keep coming back to Katherine Hepburn as a style icon. I bear no resemblance to her, and even my personality is quite different. I think perhaps I’m attracting to a “timeless” quality in retro dressing. Audrey has this quality too, but I have difficulty seeing myself in her delicate frame.

5. Remix and fully explore what’s in my wardrobe right now, and see how far this takes me toward #1

6. I’m still looking for those perfect wide-leg, higher waisted trousers!

7. Continue to seek the best quality possible for my budget!

8. Make time for binge sewing! I have no space for my sewing projects, but I might be able to make a couple of skirts in a weekend if I commandeer the kitchen table for a weekend and feed the fam at the small table in the family room. Fuller midi skirts, here I come!

January 2, 2014 at 2:20 pm

slythwolf

Active Member

1. Touch up my roots more often.
2. Finish the six sweaters I currently have yarn for.
3. Not purchase anything that doesn’t fit into my color palette, no matter how cute it is.
4. Take better care of my wardrobe in general but particularly my shoes.
5. Find the right spring/fall jacket or raincoat.

January 2, 2014 at 2:26 pm

Catnip

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So far I’ve come up with three major goals, but I plan to give this much more thought.

First, shop more and try on more clothes in real stores. Online shopping is fine, but I would like to reduce the huge number of returns.

Second, try to speed up the process of getting to a fully functional wardrobe of clothes I really love and therefore be able to purge all the items I don’t like quite so much.

Finally, and most important, explore new looks that will add variety to my wardrobe instead of always buying the same things, even though I love them.

January 2, 2014 at 2:34 pm

sewingmom3

Active Member

My goals:
1. To continue to workout regularly and eat healthy so I will look good in my clothes.
2. To fix a summer/spring closet and a fall/winter closet. This will make life simpler
3. Keep closets tidy.
4. Wear more of my bling tops for everyday.

January 2, 2014 at 2:48 pm

Caro in Oz

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Mine were/are:
The phrase “womanly androgyny” really resonated with me so one of my more esoteric goals is to continue to explore how this concept can translate into my wardrobe.
On a more practical note
1. New specs (done)
2. Record my outfits on a daily basis
3. Track all my new purchases & how often I wear them
4. No new black purchases – I’m another one who says this every year
5. Continue to minimise the clothing section of my wardrobe to fewer & better
6. Add some pale blue
7. Review my summer capsule (at the end of summer) to see how well I’ve done with my new looks.

January 2, 2014 at 2:50 pm

rae

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Perfectly timely! I want to:
-focus of replacing worn items rather than adding new factors
– only add key pieces that will keep me on tend
– be okay with buying basics…finally found some seriously comfy pumps and was talking myself out of them because they weren’t the trendy sandals on my list. Bought them on sale and reduced my sandal budget.
-give myself fashion games to play that do NOT involve easter egg hunts!
-stick to budget
– Wear less accessories

January 2, 2014 at 3:23 pm

Margot907

Active Member

Style Goals for 2014
1. Wear less black & explore other neutrals.
2. Wear fewer items, but love everything I wear.
3. Adjust the fact that my coloring in changing in middle age and soften color palette accordingly.
4. Find perfect work slacks and buy in three colors.
5. Set aside money for investment pieces.
6. Find one sensational non-black dress.

January 2, 2014 at 3:24 pm

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

WOW. Your goals are impressive and thought provoking. Both general and very specific. Quite varied too, which is really interesting. Thanks for sharing.

January 2, 2014 at 3:35 pm

Patricia

Wear clothes without stains and holes … primary goal.
Dig thru, purge,sort huge pile of clothing and turn my closet into my own personal “shop” of inspiration and move beyond my primary goal (clean w/o holes) to wearing clothes that fit, are appropriate and not identical to what I wore the day before (and the day before that).
To actually WEAR all the accessories I’ve got … well, at least ONE accessory each day.
To wear a real bra that does something uplifting for the girls.

January 2, 2014 at 4:11 pm

Bunnyb

Active Member

Hi Angie
Great list!
*My most important goal is to shop less impulsively & appreciate the items that I have invested in by wearing them more often and creating a variety of outfits from within my closet.
*Next I plan to take pics more often of the outfits that work!
*I plan to re-create outfits more often from my favorite magazines and fashion blogs.
*Finally , I am going to really TRY to tame the shopping beast that lives within.
( did I just write that?)

January 2, 2014 at 4:37 pm

lee

Active Member

thanks for the topic, angie!

1. create a hip, flattering, feels-great weekend/casual/vacation capsule, specifically: pants/jeans/shorts, tops, chunky low and/or high boots.
2. build a better at-home/workout/PJs capsule (currently i have mostly non-color coordinating hand-me-downs and ill-fitting tops.
3. build an evening wear capsule.
4. find a good brand of swimwear for non lap swimming and a cute coverup.
5. find some stylish, comfortable and not too expensive nearly-flat loafers/oxfords/slip-ons (so elusive).

i am very happy to report that in 2013 i gave up on pants for work-wear once and for all! so freeing. i scored several good dresses, skirts and jackets during the year and have really enjoyed wearing them.

January 2, 2014 at 5:29 pm

LACeleste

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I would like to:

-Learn how to take WIW photos
-Enjoy my many lovely things
-Be as fancy as I want to be (I think I have figured out LA casual thanks to YLF. I like glamour and dressing up much more. I want to be brave enough to wear what I want and deal with all the “You’re so DRESSED UP! comments.)

January 2, 2014 at 8:31 pm

TraceyLiz65

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Really work on remixing my wardrobe,as there are so many combos to explore… Wish I was brave enough to go an entire year without shopping, but know I would never stick to it…

Buy only things that I truly love and now that I have so many basics, slow down the thrifting…Purge anything that isn’t worth the closet space..

January 2, 2014 at 8:45 pm

diane

Active Member

To shop my own wardrobe and identify the pieces I truly love and find ways to wear them, using new pieces to fill those gaps. No more buying orphans!

Buy less black. I am drawn to it. I only need ‘all black’ once a year for my chorus’ concert, so I don’t need enough black outfits for every day of the year.

Only buy items that I can move in. Clothes should be fashionably comfortable!

Finish my coat capsule. I just sent back a down coat back to Lands End because I was constantly picking down off it and off the other coats that it lived next to in the closet. I loved that coat, though. I was always warm! So maybe another down coat.

January 2, 2014 at 9:03 pm

jennifer

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My style goals are to
1. do some massive purging (ugh! been putting it off waaaayy too long)
2.sell off /donate whatever isn’t me, doesn’t fit etc.
3.Make a list of NEEDS and stick to it .
4. Develop my sewwing /altering skills and get things Done!
5.Try to not allow myself to do dumpy-grungy .I have better and really so much that even if something does get ruinned (pets, hobbies ,housework,salesfloor work,stockroom work) then I have a instant wardrobe cull ! Bonus! And it gets Worn-not “saved for good/special” and then munched on by moths or the fabric gets too old (sewwing stash) or I gain/lose weight and can’t wear it /style shifts and the cut/color is no longer current.

January 2, 2014 at 9:06 pm

Dawn fields

: Continue to pare down closet.
: Shop for and dress for the life I live NOT the life I live in my mind.
: buy fewer but better quality items.
: figure out how to merge my Boho Chic into my more dressy moments.
: continue with my ruthless- ‘if it’s not comfortable it goes’ rule.
: and I’m finally going to start an inspiration board to give me new ideas instead of wearing to same thing over and over again.

January 2, 2014 at 9:32 pm

CocoLion

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I really enjoyed reading everyone’s style goals! I love the way Shevia summarized her goal, which I couldn’t agree with more: “To hold out for the thing I really want and get rid of everything I already have and wouldn’t buy again.”

My other goals: 1) shop for Spring early and 2) come up with a better Summer work outfit plan.

I am also interested in better defining my style persona. I have never felt this was important as my style has been more driven by “new-I like-I buy-now I make it work (or not) for me.” Now I want some direction such as Angie’s “Simple, Modern, Bold, Clean and Dressy” descriptives.

January 2, 2014 at 9:44 pm

Jewell

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Angie, your goals about not purchasing certain items remind me of my 2013 goals to not purchase any clothing in black or to buy any more sleeveless tops. I had to remind myself all year, but I’m happy to say I met both goals. These are the goals I posted on Mo’s thread for 2014:
-Practice your Triple P Purchasing Principle.
-Commit to a skincare routine.
-Gain 10-12 pounds to get back to what I consider my best weight.
-Get fitted for a bra and buy some new ones (long overdue).

January 2, 2014 at 11:30 pm

ManidipaM

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I feel like I got a better handle on my personal style last year at least in theory. This year, hope to:
1. Continue upgrading my footwear wardrobe, with sturdier, supportive shoes that have a bit of heft and coverage plus a little trendiness but timeless enough to last a few seasons.
2. Add to my bag wardrobe. A sturdy tan leather bag, grey or navy roomy and rain-resistant bag, and a smaller everyday sling are on the list plus a smaller evening one… could be a clutch but I need the optional strap.
3. Continue to revamp and reduce the rest of the wardrobe. Many clothing styles and accessories are rendered impractical by the infant! Others from my maternity/new mum capsule are worn out! And not everything needs replacing, not really.
4. Find a few pairs of comfy but not too casual pants. Including a good pair of jeans. Maybe even white or cream.
5. Continue to demand more warmth of my winterwear.
6. Overhaul Summer and High Summer tops. Currently both sections include too many that are tired. Find new ways to wear survivors so as to avoid feeling stale in uniform.
7. Add a couple of skirts after purging what I have.
8. Keep trying to find that one great versatile everyday (not spl occassion) dress.
9. Pare down my palette and add more blues, my favourite colour(s).
10. Modularize the at-home working-day wardrobe for quick dressing and easy remixing with not too many options in the capsule. So have 2 or 3 interlocking warm-weather capsules, a 10- or 12-item super-summer one and a manageable but marvellous monsoon one.
11. Cull the sillies from my accessories. Only the favourites and workhorses can stay.
12. Get a few nicer belts. At least one patterned.
13. Update knitwear for both hotter and cooler seasons.
14. Streamline the cosmetics and skincare, especially latter as former is largely non-existent for current lifestyle.
15. Try to maintain hair in good trim and eyebrows somewhat shapely.

January 3, 2014 at 1:13 am

jlar

Active Member

So many good goals! Really thought-provoking . . .

Since discovering YLF about 3 years ago, I’ve completely overhauled my closet and think I’ve honed in on how I want to present myself – Midwestern Casual Classic. I want to continue to pursue that moniker.

1. Maintain a small, cohesive closet of classics, i.e. quality sweaters, jeans, blazers, dressy t-shirts that I can mix & match for both work and play

2. Build up a better accessories capsule that will help with the mix & match aspect, i.e. jewelry, shoes & bags; I struggle with buying a $40 necklace but will easily spend $40 on another t-shirt that I DON’T NEED

3. Stick to a monthly budget and continue to track purchases and whether I ended up loving, liking or feeling “meh” about that particular item

4. Create a date night capsule with a couple of cute tops and some sexy heels/booties

5. Wear the casual summer dresses I purchased last year just because

6. Grooming – keep up on trims and hair coloring – I’ll spend $100 on booties but hate spending that on hair cut/color even though I wear my hair everyday; nailcare – I don’t wear polish normally as my nails tend to split and peel, but will keep up on cuticle and hand care and make an effort to wear polish on special occasion

7. Create a 4x/week consistent exercise habit, watch portion sizes and walk as much as possible to maintain and possibly even loose a few lbs so I can get the most use out of my wardrobe

January 3, 2014 at 7:08 am

Nova

Active Member

My style goals are:
1. To work on my shoe wardrobe.
2. Stay away from jeans. I buy them because they seem essential and then don’t wear them (except my boyfriend jeans) because I find them uncomfortable.
3. Shop! I need to shop and when the perfect thing comes along buy it.
4. Fill out my accessories.

January 3, 2014 at 7:19 am

livy212

Active Member

Style goal #1:
Shop my closet! So many forgotten about pieces! I’d like to discover new ways to wear them.

January 3, 2014 at 7:32 am

Debra

Veteran

Hmmmm mm……….. Still working on these…….
I know my wardrobe needs a really good purge and sort, I would like it to contain less but wear every single piece.
I need to work more this year on evolving my style and not being afraid.
Just being part of this forum helps with the confidence to do this, daily photos are great too
On another note….this is the year I will sell my house in the suburbs and buy an apartment in the city….lifestyle change too

January 3, 2014 at 1:20 pm

Genna Adams

Active Member

Great List and I like how specific it is. My list revolves around me trying to SMC for the year just shopping for basics and necessary holes. Part of this process is going to also be reorganizing my closet so it is functional. In the past couple of days I have read almost every post and look forward to coming back and sharing my progress.

January 3, 2014 at 1:30 pm

Wendy45

Active Member

My goals for 2014 are:
1. To make a budget and stick to it., or just limit myself to two purchases a month
2. To invest in hero’s ( as Imogen calls hem ), so I dress a little more edgy
( which could be some bold necklaces)
3. To get myself a more modern hairstyle or updo
4. To keep my closet tidy
5. To stop buying on impulse
6. To only purchase an item when it fits perfectly, or can be altered perfectly..and no more setteling on non fitting waists ( taillerend pieces from now on!)
7. To purchase the perfect leather jacket matching my palette
8. To find the right words to describe my style
9. To keep taking good care of my skin…only adding drinking more water and eating more fruit
10. To loose some weight to feel better about the way I look and how my clothes fit
11. To stop trying making capsules, expect when going on vacation

January 3, 2014 at 2:02 pm

Deborah

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I need to think about this in more detail but the word that immediately comes to mind is ‘refine’. I want to continue refining my wardrobe. My ultimate goal is to have a wardrobe that on any given day, for any given circumstance, I can quickly and simply reach for items making an outfit totally appropriate for the occasion (be it work, play, an event, etc) that reflect my perceived style persona. Of course to make this happen I need to address some specifics but Im not quite there yet.

January 3, 2014 at 8:31 pm

Cafeole

Active Member

Hello! I’m new here, but I thought I’d jump in and share my own goals:
1.Refine my wardrobe to match my vision of my personal style (classic, chic, and clean).
2. Donate clothing articles that I do not wear.
3. Blend in trendy pieces that are age appropriate but compliment my classic style.
4. Expand my shoe wardrobe. I think that nice shoes and handbags set the tone for an outfit :-).
That’s it for now!

January 6, 2014 at 9:37 pm

Marley

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So very late to this post – but would like to jump in here and add my goals – to keep myself accountable and to also help me to define them in concrete terms.

Overall Goals:
1) Give all of my unworn and/or ill-fitting clothes away.
2) Continue to have fun.
3) Get a make-up make-over at the beginning of each season.
4) Clean out and organize my closet.
5) Promptly take items that need altering or repairing to tailor.
6) Identify my “High-Happiness- Factor” outfits and the elements that go into them that take them to that high level.
7) Continue to add pink, blue, gray, and navy/ink blue to my wardrobe.
8) Add new silhouettes – otherwise, I’ll get bored.
9) Related to 8) – add some body-con tops and/or dresses to my wardrobe.
10) Take a moment before I walk out the door to critically look at myself and add a touch of polish that I ordinarily wouldn’t think of adding – I think this will help me to look a little “neater” rather than such a slob.
11) Wear my Burberry trench – I got an enthusiastic thumbs up from the YLF Shoptoberfest gang and so I now feel as though it can work for me. (Its been languishing in my closet the last 4 years.)
12) Practice one in – two out.
13) Go through old and out-of-date makeup and purge.
14) Continue to exercise at least 4 days/week and eat healthy.
15) Nail down some Style Adjectives (or not?) to help guide me when shopping – or, should I just continue to go with my gut?????
16) Develop a sleepwear capsule.
17) Expand my exercise-wear capsule to more than 2 outfits (that way I won’t have to hand wash them every 2 days!)
18) Replenish bra capsule.

Specific Shopping Goals:
1) Buy non-distressed blue denim slouchy skinnies.
2) Buy cream/white colored soft clutch.
3) Buy one quality non-black leather jacket.
4) Buy gray or navy/ink blue booties (maybe both colors?)
5) Buy gray BF jeans.
6) Buy a pair of low-heeled metallic pointed toe pumps.
7) Buy light pink or medium to bright pink blazer.
8) Add to belt capsule – taupe/gray/cream and animal print.
9) Buy some socks (I currently don’t have any except for exercise socks.)
10) Find an age-appropriate Cat shirt (is that an oxymoron?)

January 13, 2014 at 2:57 pm

Marley

Veteran

Oh – one last one –
19) Evaluate hair-style/cut and make changes accordingly.
And – 20) Continue to try new things!

January 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm

Sona

Veteran

the first one that comes to mind: reach each blog post early in the day
(after jet lag subsides) and think about it meaningfully and comment!
Biggest goal: don’t get sucked into the “too good to be true” sale item that gets orphaned or is not true to my style.

January 27, 2014 at 9:39 am

kfb666

Active Member

I have never thought of having style goals before. This gives me a new resolution to start! Love the ideas

June 3, 2014 at 9:08 am

Eliza

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Great topic and thanks for the link. How can that seem so long ago?

1. Organize and thin out closet. Some progress, but delayed due to injury and influx of more new items than usual. I am taking a piecemeal approach until I can navigate the big clean out.
2. Do not leave store with an “almost right” item- I have this one down pat and return with abandon if I need to do so.
3. Focus on my casual lifestyle- (no more silk blouses). Doing quite well with this, but confess to having a blush silk blouse on the way. This color works well on me and DH also really likes it. Have switched to silk tees otherwise.
4. Try new things with YLFs help. If there is such a thing as too successful, this might be my version of it. (See number 1). Love the increased knitwear options for every season, have added more fluid tops, enjoyed new to me moto vest and jacket styles, found a pair of wide leg dress pants and am all in on the sneakers trend due to a broken foot.

Thanks for the chance to re-focus, Angie. I would never have looked back to the post without your encouragement and it’s fun to re-visit other’s goals. Love your looks this year!

June 3, 2014 at 11:58 am

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