Style Goals for 2023

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Style Goals for 2023

— by Angie

on January 12, 2023

At this stage of my style journey I’m achieving my style goals and my wardrobe is in a very happy place. I continue to thoroughly enjoy fashion and style, shopping, adding on-trend updates when they tickle my fancy, and refreshing my wardrobe with key pieces. I’ve been especially enjoying the last few years of silhouette and proportional shifts and remixes. I love looser and wider bottom silhouettes with mid and high rises, a variety of pant lengths, boxy fits, and shorter top lengths. It’s nice to see colours other than earth tones and greyed mid tones at retail, and footwear that isn’t chunky.

Many of my style and wardrobe decisions, strategies, and processes have become intuitive and are on autopilot. These days they are internalized habits, and I don’t need to list them as style goals. I trust my instincts, and when I’m unsure, ask hubs Greg what he thinks of a look, style or colour.

To recap, my Style Descriptor (or Style Moniker) is Urban Polish. I live in the city, walk almost everywhere in all sorts of weather with doggies in tow, wear smart casual and dressy clothes daily, and extremely comfortable shoes that go the distance. I am a perfectionist, and very neat and tidy by nature, so it’s important that my outward appearance exudes a high dose of polish.

I will continue to wear outfits that are Modern, Crisp, Retro, Playful and Dressy.

Modern, because I enjoy injecting a few carefully chosen hot-off-the-press trends into my seasonal look. That’s part of why fashion is fun, keeps things fresh, and it works well with my line of work.

Crisp, because I love wearing shades of white and clear brights, and have a strong need to create a fresh, professional and tidy appearance.

Retro, because of my fondness for fashion from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, but remixing retro sensibilities with a good dose of current.

Playful, because it’s become important to me to wear outfits that are or have soft, amusing, sentimental, nostalgic and fun elements. This also reminds me to not take fashion and style too seriously, and to do my own thing.

Dressy, because super casual does not make me happy.

General Style Goals

To carry on doing what I’m doing.
To grow my hair another four inches

Specific Shopping Goals

None are urgent. If I can tick them off the list, fab! If not, all good too:

Add wardrobe items in bright sour green, because the colour is finally available at retail and is one of my favourites
Re-evaluate tired cotton knitwear and replace as needed
Re-evaluate tired white jeans and replace as needed
Replace beaten up tomato red loafers
Add dressy and refined white Fisherman sandals or ankle-strap flats
Add a pastel blue or pastel pink dressy coat
Embellish my high Summer capsule, because Seattle Summers are hotter than they used to be
Embellish my formal and semi-formal capsule
Summer dresses, swooshy midi skirts, and fun dressy pants are always welcome!

Have you thought about your style goals for 2023? Many of the YLF forum members have thought about theirs, and their posts have been a pleasure to read over the last few weeks. Please share your style goals in the comments section, even if you’ve already shared them on the forum. They will be and interesting and aspirational to others, and I look forward to hearing them.

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Style for 2023 — by Suz

April

Veteran

I always struggle with this one and so admire your clarity on the topic.

I do pay attention when I find a wardrobe hole, so that’s some progress. (Most recently, this was olive green booties. Done and dusted.)

January 12, 2023 at 4:20 am

anne

Veteran

A lot on auto pilot here too, with most things I am thinking of buying being just replacement items.

January 12, 2023 at 4:27 am

Bijou

Veteran

My style goals for 2023 are to wear clothes that are: glamorous, strong, playful and dressy.

Specific 2023 goals are:
– embrace jewellery, wearing different items and combinations on a daily basis to co-ordinate with my clothing
– lighten up my winter clothing palette, with an emphasis on building a Snow Queen winter wardrobe
– purchase items that I can wear every day that have an element of luxe, whether in design or fabrication
– replace my cream boots with a similar low heeled streamlined ankle boot.

January 12, 2023 at 4:28 am

Dee

Veteran

I’m always inspired by your fun, colourful, modern and polished outfits.
Angie.
My style goals for 2023 are:
– To continue wearing modern, casual classics, but mix in any trends that might suit me.
– Experiment more with what’s already in my closet.
– Add a lighter shade of lip colour – more of a pink.
– Add a bright blue cotton sweater to my wardrobe.
– Look to update my casual footwear in the spring, on the hunt for a comfortable, refined loafer in a tan or beige.

January 12, 2023 at 5:04 am

suntiger

For 2023 I’m leaning into my “earthy sophisticate” style moniker, and keeping streamlined, feminine, exotic as my adjectives.

Main goals are:
1. Tracking my wears and ins/outs. Will post my progress here at the end of each season.
2. Less chaos/more attention to detail. Better grooming and clothing care, simple color scheme and silouettes, keeping my purse and car tidier.
3. Upgrade/modernize my problematic style areas- non-gear casual wear, and winter clothes in general.
4. Continue to experiment with makeup techniques, especially eyes. Use up HABAs before replacing and move to zero waste as possible.
5. Repair my 2 leather totes, brown silj skirt, and leaf print kimono.
6. Keep my wardrobe numbers stable. About 25 new pieces (except basics) which will be direct/fuctional replacements or “less but better.” Be patient, picky and practical! Buy what I really want, instead of a cheaper/ easier one off.
7. Focus on natural fibers/higher percent of natural fibers as much as possible.
8. “Less but better” jewelry and accessories.

January 12, 2023 at 5:07 am

The Cat

Veteran

In the last few years, I have been fine-tuning my wardrobe, and it is an ongoing process that I enjoy. In 2023 I want to:
• Always wear at least one of my best colours near my face.
• Get a few more printed/patterned items. I want the print or pattern to include at least two of my best colours.
• Evaluate ALL items in my wardrobe (including footwear, bags, jewellery and other accessories) and consider purging those that I now find too stiff or boring. I have finally realized that classic elegance is not enough for me. I need some fun and some softness in my outfits.
• Keep wearing classic lines/styles, but include more colours/textures/details that are playful/cute/soft.
• Keep looking for and wearing casual elegant items.
• Many of my shoes have been worn out in 2022, and I will be looking for ballet flats, loafers, sandals (dressy as well as nice casual ones) and oxfords (would love white for summer and burgundy for fall).
• Need some breezy but decent-looking summer blouses (short-sleeved and not too low/deep in front). In addition to white I want some brights and pastels.
• Replace boring-looking buttons with ones that harmonize with my style personality (playful casual elegance).

January 12, 2023 at 5:46 am

morethanbeige

Veteran

Thank you, Angie, for showing your thought process for your style goals for 2023. I am inspired by your clarity. I hope to be more intentional with any purchases I make—taking into account my actual life (not fantasy) and activities.

January 12, 2023 at 5:47 am

Helena

Veteran

I love and admire your relaxed attitude and authentic style Angie!

For 2023, I am purposely not setting too specific goals because I tend to get too caught up in doing everything “right” … but I do have a couple of intentions for my “current classic” style aspirations, and a few more practical wardrobe needs.

Intentions:
– To more forward with self-confidence, and fake it ’til I make it if needs be!
– To use a combination of my pragmatism and my emotions to lead my style decisions this year.
– To play with the balance between my personal style and incorporating trends.

Shopping Goals:
– Upgrade my pyjamas
– Focus on my essentials, making sure they are both current and classic
– Add a few items that are calling to me IF I find versions that speak to me: a warm striped sweater, some sort of updated black bootie, an upgraded black crossbody for winter, and a few bits for summer (zip up UV shirt, sport sandals or new Birkies, white shorts)
– Experiment to find a new ‘signature’ jean style

January 12, 2023 at 6:07 am

Zaeobi

(website)

Veteran

I think I might need to rejig my Style Moniker a bit, before I try to achieve my other goals – whilst my previous 4 C’s are an accurate Style *Descriptor* (Comfy Colourfully Covered Chic), they don’t give me much direction for *evolving* my style.

So I want to come up with a 2023 *inspirational* moniker first (debating if I should ask the forum what they think ?) THEN work on *maintaining* my current wardrobe (tracking & altering my closet). If I have time AFTER that, then I’ll focus on adding clothes in my colour scheme (including saffron, camel & moss). But, like you Angie, my closet is in fairly good shape these days – just needs pruning (& a few long-standing HEWIs)!

January 12, 2023 at 6:48 am

Jen

Active Member

I feel like in some ways my wardrobe has been in a holding pattern for awhile. First, during the pandemic I hardly ever shopped in stores. Where I live, there are very few in any case. Now I’d be glad to shop in stores, but the continuing prevalence of high waisted (which I love the look of but can’t wear for comfort reasons) has made shopping for pants anywhere but on used sites almost impossible. So I am eco-friendly by default, but there is a lot of risk involved with no returns.

I’m also dealing with the dilemma that almost no shoes fit my very wide buniony feet anymore. I will do another Forum post on this—I have tried so many supposed wide shoe brands this fall it is ridiculous. I have found literally two that work. This is an ongoing problem.

On to less grumpy topics. In my mid-50s I feel I am still searching for a way to update what I think of loosely as a Gen X indie-rocker influenced style to something more adult. I have long liked the idea of a sort of French style of nice patterned silk buttondown with cardigan or blazer and longer pants. Would like to make this more of a basic outfit for myself. But I get lazy and fall back on old habits.

I have a million clothes and some sort of wardrobe purge is no doubt in order. But I get so easily bored, and have had so many small weight vacillations in recent years for various reasons that it’s hard to part with stuff. We shall see how that goes!

January 12, 2023 at 7:10 am

Beth Ann

Veteran

You have long inspired me with your elegant and organic style evolution. You take your time, but always make it to your destination!

For me? I’m focusing on a foundation of simplicity, topped off with some seasoning — an element in every outfit that brightens the look and makes it more me. I chose this approach, not because I’m turning minimalist, but because my mind is overloaded with other changes in my life and, with two kids overlapping in college for 3 years, I must spend almost nothing on myself at the moment!

January 12, 2023 at 7:28 am

Laura

(website)

Veteran

So fun to read everyone’s thoughts. One size definitely does not fit all when it comes to style goals!

I’m in a place where a major closet edit is in order. That’s my main goal. I’ve turned over most of my wardrobe in the past three years. I’ve finally gotten the hang of the items I will or won’t wear. Surprisingly, I need more “warm” clothes than I first imagined! Even though it might be 60 degrees, it can feel very cold (although in my defense, houses aren’t very insulated). My Midwestern self would’ve thought that was ridiculous!

To complement my word of the year, water, I’m going to emphasize fluid and flowing in my style. I really like softness and draping in this stage of my style journey, so I’m keeping an eye out items that fit the bill, along with any item in my color of the year, “violander.” I do not prefer pants and trousers so I’m hoping for a good dress season in 2023!

January 12, 2023 at 7:51 am

cat2

Veteran

Also on auto pilot this year. I have largely figured out, after some trial and error, what makes me happy in a casual wardrobe. I don’t need much, just a jeans refresh. I did realize that I should stop buying jeans that aren’t in my palette and am looking for warm grey and black.

January 12, 2023 at 8:44 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Love reading your style goals! Thanks for sharing them, and for the compliments too

April, good job.

Bijou, you achieve those goals already

Suntiger, that’s the best style goals list I’ve seen you post! Well done.

The Cat, sounds like your Summers are getting hotter too…

I’ll be back.

January 12, 2023 at 8:45 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Helena, following your intuition sounds REALLY good, and nice to see basics on your shopping list.

Zaeobi, good job having a wardobe in a happy place. YES, let's discuss your style moniker on the forum. Fun

Dee, let the outfit creation process begin!

Beth Ann, your simple signature style will shine through, and then some.

Anne, well done.

cat2, those are great alternative jeans colours. Hope you find them.

Laura, let the closet edit begin! It takes a while to figure out what you will wear in a new climate, and you've aced it! I never had a doubt

January 12, 2023 at 8:54 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Jen, I get how hard it is to find footwear that fits. By all means lets help you on the forum.

morethanbeige, good plan!

January 12, 2023 at 8:57 am

Joanna

(website)

Active Member

1. Shop my closet rather than buying new
2. Sell or donate anything that doesn’t fit or is uncomfortable
3. Navy loafers
4. More striped and plain buttondowns
5. New Converse because my current high-top Chuck IIs are getting worn out. Not canvas.
6. Eclectic preppy punk princess is working for me so I’ll stick with it
7. Continue to be adventurous with color combinations
8. Cut my hair!

January 12, 2023 at 9:19 am

Stagiaire Fash

Veteran

Mine are very simple:

1. Continue figuring out a winter style that looks like “me”, as much as my summer style does. I’m a bit hampered on this one because I only have about a quarter of my wardrobe with me until late Feb, and winter doesn’t last much longer. I will prioritize purchases for my living space above clothing purchases.

2. Adapt to my “new” surroundings. I’ve lived here before, and bought some clothing then that I enjoy wearing now, but still, the place and I have both changed.

January 12, 2023 at 9:22 am

Stagiaire Fash

Veteran

I’ve never done the mantras/descriptors before, but am thinking of “pretty tough urbanite”. Does “pretty” modify “tough” or does it describe the “urbanite”?

January 12, 2023 at 9:25 am

nuancedream

Veteran

Style goals for 2023 include revamping my loungewear. I upgraded my dressy/formal capsule in 2022 and I’m pleased with the results. I don’t know why I continue to ignore loungewear and settle for any old grungy robe or comfy pants. I deserve to have attractive loungewear. Since ivory is my color for 2023, I’m looking to add some ivory/cream footwear to my wardrobe. Finally, as Angie noted, Seattle summers are much warmer than they used to be. Adding to the summer dress/skirt capsule is a must. Finally, I have been on the lookout for vintage skirts in local B & M thrift shops because I’m loving being a member of Team Skirt.

January 12, 2023 at 9:37 am

kkards

Veteran

i have a couple of goals…edit more carefully, organize more strategically, shop more mindfully

January 12, 2023 at 9:38 am

rachylou

Veteran

I really like Pretty and Tough Urbanite for you, Stagi. I think that encapsulates your look well.

As for me, I feel pretty set in a good way about my style. Quirky Waif still applies, makes sense. I don’t feel a need to wander. I hope I’m not growing stagnant!

I should, however, refresh my t-shirts/pull-on tops of all things. I have to decide my ideal length, sleeve, fabric weight. Many seem off and many are definitely past their ‘best by’ date. I don’t know if I’ll ever escape the retail side of the bakery at this point, so slightly fancier tops would not be out of order. I could use some warmer toppers too.

January 12, 2023 at 9:44 am

KMM

Active Member

I have lots.
-A tighter color palette with navy and cool grays as my main neutrals, with mid-range saturated blues, blue-leaning teal, soft cool white, and berry tones as secondary and accent colors.
-figure out if black still has a place in my wardrobe or if I want to steer away from it.
-add “quiet” plaid pieces.
-gently fluid fits for tops, nothing oversized.
-wide leg, straight, bootcut, and gently tapered bottoms, no skinnies.
-I’m so over being physically uncomfortable in high rises. 9” max!
-ability to mix and match more items.
-gradually put together a dressy capsule. My lifestyle is casual and I’m tired of scrambling when I do have an occasional event or special occasion to dress for.

In general I’m bored with my wardrobe and hoping to define my style a bit with interesting pieces, keeping in mind my style words Refined 90’s, Comfortable, Casual.

January 12, 2023 at 9:50 am

Jenni NZ

Veteran

Afraid I am not sure! Probably just carry on looking for some sassy in a small number of new purchases and keep on trying to have a sustainable wardrobe.
Essentially what kkards said above!

January 12, 2023 at 9:58 am

Suz

(website)

Veteran

Your style direction and your specific shopping goals are inspirational, Angie! I love your practical and positive attitude and your approach to wardrobe building.

I’m still working out my goals for the year and will post on the forum!

January 12, 2023 at 10:26 am

The Cat

Veteran

Angie, I forgot to thank you for another excellent, interesting and inspirational post. ♥️

January 12, 2023 at 10:44 am

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Joanna, fun style moniker!

Stag, it takes a while to figure out a new climate, environment and lifestyle, and I wish you luck! I think of words like flirty, bohemian, natural, pragmatic, maximal, casual, romantic, adorned, colourful, layered, relaxed, creative, ‘90s, Elaine, sporty, shaped, urban, and tough when I think of your style. Maybe that will help you refine your moniker. How about Tough Pretty Urbanite?

Nuancedream, fab to see wardrobe basics on your shopping list, and go Team Skirt

kkards and JenniNZ, short, sweet and strong!

KMM, lower rises are back!

Rachy, wooooohoooo, Quirky Waif. I’d say a strong fit!

Suz, thanks, and off to see your post!

The Cat, thanks for chiming in again. Awfully sweet

January 12, 2023 at 11:36 am

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

After a major closet edit last summer, my goal is not to accumulate more clothes than I want to wear. My main strategy is to be mindful of my purchases and of the clothes I make and keep. And I will do another edit this year. This goal of mindfulness sidesteps the style goal, though. I want to be mindful of my style, but I don’t know that I have words to express what it is. When I look at myself, I think of elegant spunk or something like that. I see an elegance that I can’t escape, but there’s a part of me that rebels just a little against that grownup-ness. I do have a good handle on the fits, proportions, colors, and styles of clothing I like to wear, and I tend to be intuitive almost to a fault. Analytics is not me–ha!

January 12, 2023 at 11:57 am

Sal

Veteran

Love your goals Angie – and others too. I haven’t quite got there yet although exploring bold breezy elegance in all aspects of my life is my main style objective.

January 12, 2023 at 11:57 am

Jonesy

Veteran

These are so fun to read, Angie! A light blue or pink coat and some refined fisherman sandals sound like really fun additions to your gorgeous closet. It should also be fun to shop for hot temps!

I don’t have any style goals, other than continuing to have fun with fashion and wearing what I have–I am just winging it, day by day :)!

January 12, 2023 at 12:23 pm

Inge

(website)

Moderator

I love your goals too, Angie, and we have one in common: my main style goal this year is to expand my high Summer capsule because, just like Seattle, the last Summers have been so hot here, and I need more suitable items in rotation.

I loooooove my two pairs of wide leg linen trousers, so I’m hoping to find a few extra pairs, maybe some lightweight chinos, a fun midi dress, and I definitely need more breezy, flowy blouses. I practically lived in them when it was hot!

I feel I’m in a good place for the rest. I refreshed my Winter knitwear (and am wearing the heck out of all my lovely new sweaters), have outerwear covered, love my two PomPom London bags, and these days I’m so much better at only shopping for the lifestyle I lead (casual work-from-home, dog walking, urban environment, walking everywhere).

I also want to add very comfortable white sneakers that work with my orthotics, and maybe an on-trend pair of jeans.

January 12, 2023 at 12:29 pm

Style Fan

Veteran

I enjoy reading everyone’s style goals. I am still working on mine. One of my goals will be to wear my clothes more! I have been trying to do this since I retired. I have saved my ‘good clothes’ since I was a child. The time to start wearing them is now.

January 12, 2023 at 3:04 pm

Minaminu

Veteran

So much fun to read all 2023 goals! Here’s my 2023 plan:

Identify my style descriptors and start taking pictures to improve my style.
Review shoes and boots based on lifestyle and heel’s height and replace as necessary.
Invest in the right underwear/essentials pieces to fit with size changes.
Choose seasonal pieces which works for the UK and FR weather in a smart casual environment and experiment different textures.
Continue to buy preloved and when possible replace black pieces with navy or light neutrals.
Create a capsule of accent accessories, tbc if metallics, turquoise or camel.

January 12, 2023 at 3:29 pm

jussie

Veteran

Well I am in a better place wardrobe- wise than I used to be. A huge part of that is having less frequent job changes now; settling into a longer term work role has certainly enabled me to better develop a functional wardrobe for my daily needs. Also last year I put some effort/investment into my exercise and loungewear, so those aspects are in much better shape now.
I’ve got a basic handle on what I enjoy wearing and what I think suits me, and usually dressing is a joy. Occasionally on busy days I still have a “blah” outfit, but that’s ok. It’s a journey not a destination.
My goals this year are simple and hopefully achievable:
1) no buy until Easter, so I can redirect those funds into art classes
2) daily accessory/and or bold lip color to elevate and take the outfit to the “next level”
3) think carefully about whether to hold onto my 2 pairs of slim jeans. At this point I am leaning towards keeping them, I do find certain outfits work really well with them.
Angie thanks as always for sharing your fashion journey! So excited to see your sour greens- a brilliant colour.

January 12, 2023 at 3:38 pm

Irina

Veteran

Very inspiring as always, Angie!

January 12, 2023 at 4:16 pm

Eliza

Veteran

Reading your style goals and the conversation that it generates is always a treat, Angie.

2023 brings a few wardrobe goals to mind. Current style is refined casual with a wish to ground looks with sustainable, quality pieces, a modern, sometimes edgy sensibility and footwear/jewelry/accessories that are functional, interesting and ‘me’. I want to shop my closet to the max, because there is plenty there.

Took a terrific trip to Spain in October and hope to re-define a lightweight, easily packable wardrobe with few additions required. Pre-pandemic I had focused on gathering a retirement wardrobe that supported our wanderlust and now it is being tweaked for current times (carry on, lighter weight, etc).

I anticipate a busy 4 day wedding weekend in northern California in June. Will need to have a capsule of wedding guest dress, winery event fun look and brunch outfit created. May have some possibilities in the closet, but will likely be hunting for some shoes and specific pieces.

Still on the hunt for a fresh pair of spring/summer denims, a lightweight , shorter black jacket in an updated style (blazer? moto? bomber? is tbd) and a new pair of summer, go the distance sneaker. Have lots of outerwear, will find a wild card or two (likely via ylf) and adapt my footwear to my newly required orthotics. Closet re-vamp light.

Thanks for all the input and fun here. So helpful and refreshing.

January 12, 2023 at 5:49 pm

kj2008

Goals this year: Wear colors I like and styles that work. Surprise people with occasional elegance.
Not sure how far I’ll get with all this – the next few months will probably be crazy busy.
I want to get a spring/fall jacket that actually looks good.
Find new favorite pants (my mid-rise khakis were discontinued.)
Replace my old black raincoat, my sneakers, my ankle boots (I seem to have missed my chance this season) and some of my blue jeans.
Make 1 or 2 summer dresses, maybe a few other things.

January 12, 2023 at 5:58 pm

Bonnie

Veteran

I like the way you listed your General and Specific style goals. I’ll give it some thought and share mine later.

January 12, 2023 at 6:14 pm

sand dollar

Active Member

First post ever! But Angie, I was inspired by your blog, and over the holidays I did a closet clean-out, filled some wardrobe holes, and organized my clothes so that they’re visible and not hidden away in drawers. It’s already leading to more creative outfits that feel fab! It’s feeling like a good time for a reset, because I’m finished having babies, my younger one is two, and my body is as close to its pre-baby self as it wants to get. I feel like I can invest in my wardrobe again.

Wardrobe goals for 2023:
-Fill wardrobe holes, but otherwise get as close to one-in-one-out as I can. Relatedly: Don’t fall prey to sales/used clothing sites like poshmark–don’t buy less-than perfect things that I don’t wear enough. It’s OK to invest if I’m only doing one-in-one-out
-When something gets pilled/stained/old looking, move it to my “hangout wear” shelf if it’s still cute or say goodbye to it. Don’t leave it with my work stuff to be constantly tried on and rejected.
-I feel good about my work wardrobe, both for summer and winter (yay!) I also feel good about my casual winter wardrobe. I want to stay in a holding pattern there in terms of buying. BUT I want to be more daring in my pairings (cropped sweater I wear only with skirts can go with my new white jeans, silk blouse can go under a sheath dress instead of wearing a cardigan…)
-Relatedly: Continue to plan my work outfits each Sunday night, so that I have time to try out creative pairings that feel fab (two toddlers make mornings too hard).
-Embellish my summer casual wardrobe–find shorts and t-shirts/tank tops that feel fab. Say goodbye to my old, much-loved ones if they are past their best days.
-Don’t buy any more black clothes, and only buy navy if it’s a dark teal-ish navy
-Buy more clothes that are army green! It looks fabulous on me, and I don’t have much. Also remember I look good in camel, maroon, teal, saffron, cream, and other warm colors. These don’t make me look like an old lady–they make me glow.
-Remember that my body is nice, I like it, and it doesn’t have any parts that need to be masked. It’s OK to wear tailored clothes and mix my flowy/soft things with tailored things. It looks great on me, as long as it’s comfortable.
Thanks for letting me share!

January 12, 2023 at 6:24 pm

Runcarla

Veteran

My style descriptors for 2023 are practical, minimal, and contemporary. I’m anticipating updating and modernizing my wardrobe via some of the basics I need going into 2023. Updating my jeans capsule will be an opportunity to inject some modern trendiness into my closet. My high summer capsule needs replenishment, and I’m interested in dressier shorts silouhettes and simple sleeveless dresses. I’d like to strike a balance between looking dressed up and laid back at the same time. More polish, and less rough and tumble casual.

January 12, 2023 at 6:25 pm

Debbie

Veteran

I am not sure what my style moniker is at this point. A couple of things I what to do with my style in 2023.

1st is to figure out why. Am feeling a little frumpy lately.

2nd is to add more elegance to my casual style.

I think I will finally be able to get my nails done next week and that will help me itch the frump . I burned my hand and have not been able to have them done.

I want to add a new pair of dark wash jeans.
A white part of jeans.
Light colored footwear.
Dresses for summer.
Oh an a denim skirt
I hope everyone has a great style year.

January 12, 2023 at 6:38 pm

Ellie

Aiming for a 2023 of slowing down, loving what I have, and buying less new clothing.

There was a short article in Vogue last month that really hit me hard: it said we should each only be buying five items of new clothing per year if we want to keep to the Paris Agreement global warming targets. That’s very few! But after living for a couple of months in Paris with only one suitcase, it really made me think about how much more clothing I own than I need. As a historian, I know that we collectively own way more stuff than our predecessors, even in affluent societies, did. But this article just made it very concrete, and left me wanting to focus on loving what I have and letting up on buying new.

January 12, 2023 at 6:48 pm

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

I am intrigued by your goals Angie – both to carry on and to embrace change. Your new hair is actually pretty revolutionary in terms of your style to my eyes. So maybe my goals will mimic yours: I want to carry on wearing mostly second hand and yet be open to a change of perspective. Not sure if a change of hair is in the works though – if anything I am going shorter than ever. I do have a goal to be more specific about a shopping list. Once I work that out I will post more.

January 12, 2023 at 7:15 pm

whidbeygirl

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My goal this year is to put into practice some of the inspiration I have gained from reading YLF for (ahem) several years. My goal is to finally, truly do an edit and purge of my closet, and settle on a style moniker. Surprisingly, I’m finding that very hard. Last year I sorted my closet by color and found that somewhat helpful. I live a very casual, retired, rural life. A lot of gardening and outdoor chores. Hardly any ‘dressy’ social events. It’s been easy to get pretty lazy about style choices since leaving fulltime work. But as a creative person (graphic designer) I do enjoy clothes and expressing myself through them…when I take the time. My plan is to put together 8 – 10 outfits that make me feel really great and project my ‘style’ – whatever it ends up being called. The theory is then I won’t be inclined to just go for what’s handy but have some thoughtful, pre-selected options ready to pick from. With yesterday’s topic of word for the year I found myself thinking: intentional. And this fits into that desire to not just default to what’s routine but make intentional choices. We’ll see how this goes. I have already made strides towards my goal and intend to make significant progress by end of January.

January 12, 2023 at 7:19 pm

Angie

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Awfully fun to read your goals and shopping lists, everyone! Thanks for sharing. Especially love hearing how many in a GREAT place with their wardrobes and style

Sal, Jonesy, Irina, Eliza, bonnie, Jaime, appreciate the gracious words. Your goals, and styles are KILLER awesome!

Inge, my sweet friend, YES to more fab high Summer clothing! LOVE you in wide legs and wide crops! Milk it. Great focussed shopping list, and have fun refreshing with fab fun stuff

Welome sand dollar! Great to see you post. Congrats on the effective wardrobe edit and review.

January 13, 2023 at 7:18 am

Joy

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I am at a pretty good place. This is another year of buying second had stuff unlessI find a HEWI. I have been doing this most of the time and have learned to be patient.
I need to replace booties and much other footwear that has become uncomfortable. I need to get rid of the last of my heels and sandals and add dressy flats.
I need to add color and pattern to my winter wardrobe and organize by seasons.
I need a new light colored winter puffer coat Togo with white snow boots.
I need a new tankini to replace a one piece swim suit plus accessories.

August 15, 2023 at 6:28 am

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