2019 Purchases and Maybes ETA: Jeans and Shoes

I having been keeping track of my clothing purchases for the last four years and have made a few discoveries.

I spend about the same amount every year. I am comfortable with the amount I spend on clothing.

I buy about 30 items of clothing a year. This includes Yoga gear and underwear. I am retired and only work a very tiny amount.

I am working towards buying clothing that fits into capsules. Everything has to earn its place.

2019 Purchases
January
Boden Bonker Cashmere Cardigan - Medium Happiness - Very Functional but I like my other cardigans more.

February
No Purchases

March
2 RE/DONE T-Shirts in Vintage White (Beige really) - Lots of Happiness - I live in T-Shirts and these are soft and fit me perfectly. I got 2 different styles.
Chantelle Bra - Lots of Happiness - I may duplicate

Ordering
I have ordered a pair of sneakers. Very expensive and not pretty but I am hoping they work for my feet.
I am ordering 2 pairs of Frame jeans. Fingers crossed that one pair works for me.
Also ordering 2 Caslon T-shirts. I already have 2 and wear them constantly.
Thinking of ordering Alex Mill Twill Olive Pants.
I tried on 2 Veronica Beard Blazers. Nordstroms in Jacksonsville didn't have my size in the Green one but that is the one I liked the most. The blue one is gorgeous as well. They didn't have the orange one but I think it is too statementy for my wardrobe.

ETA

Final Purchases for March

Finn Comfort Sneakers - The blue sneakers arrived and they are a winner. Very comfy and cute. Much happiness. I would order another pair but I want to be sure they work out. Blue was the only colour in my size.

Lucky Brand Authentic Straight Crop Jeans - Winner - I wandered into the Lucky Brand store and did not expect to find jeans. These worked perfectly for me. Higher rise and straight legged. They hit me just above the ankle. My jeans have a darker wash with some distressing. Lots of washes on the website. True to size-whatever that means.

Boden

Cashmere Crew Cardigan

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Shopbop

RE/DONE Classic Tee

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RE/DONE x Hanes 1960s Slim Tee

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Chantelle C Smooth Collection Full Coverage T-Shirt Bra

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Nordstrom

FRAME Le High Straight Snap Away Hem Jeans (Meribel) | Nordstrom

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FRAME FRAME Le High Rivet Ankle Straight Leg Jeans (Mano) (Nordstrom Exclusive) | Nordstrom

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Veronica Beard Veronica Beard Miller Dickey Jacket | Nordstrom

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Veronica Beard Farley Linen Blend Dickey Jacket | Nordstrom

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ALEX MILL Stretch Cotton Twill Ankle Pants | Nordstrom

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Caslon Caslon Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Cotton Tee (Regular & Petite) | Nordstrom

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Nordstrom

Veronica Beard Miller Denim Dickey Jacket

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Nordstrom

Veronica Beard Slate Leopard Print Dickey

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Zappos

Finn Comfort Ikebukuro

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5 years ago

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Veteran

These are the sneakers that I ordered.

Joy

It sounds like you are shopping with purpose and thought. Your 4-year tracking is impressive. Well done.

Sal

I love that Green Jacket Style Fan - what a stunning piece.

Hope the jeans work out and it sounds like you have a good system sorted.

Brooklyn

I love the green jacket too. Hope that works out (if you order it)! Good planning

Bonnie

I kind of like the sneakers, hope they work out for you. The jacket is beautiful and the color looks perfect for you. I hope you review the Snap Away Jean, they look interesting.

Lucy

Gorgeous jacket - it is really lovely for you. Good call on the orange one, which looks a little jarring to my eye.

Thank you, everyone. Lucy, the Veronica Beard orange jacket is a real statement piece for sure. I do love orange though. The light blue denim one is also gorgeous and very tempting. One of the deciding factors for me was the weight. The green one is much lighter and would work better for my lifestyle. I think I might do a separate review.
Bonnie, I will review the jeans. Good idea. I had about 10 pairs of jeans in my cart (Shopbop and Nordstrom) and finally narrowed it down to 2 pairs. The sneakers are not that bad but the Ecco ones that Angie got are really cute. I saw them when I was shopping in Jacksonville. Sigh.
Thanks, Brooklyn. The jacket is gorgeous. My first time trying on a VB jacket. Very comfy.
Sal, yes the green jacket is beautiful. I have my fingers crossed on the jeans.
Thanks, Joy. My wardrobe is one of my retirement hobbies.

Anonymous

There's an orange jacket I'm debating too-with similar reservations. It seems that flat orange belongs more to Spring types while we Autumms need it to have texture or sheen! Then it appears darker or something. I feel same about yellows, even mustard.

The green VB jacket is SO you. Can't wait to hear your review, and photos I agree that the orange is too statementy for what you wear, and even the pale blue one , while a great piece, might be too "formal ' looking for your wardrobe . Something about DB blazers throws me off though. Love the sneakers too and really hope they work out for you.

Helena

Excellent planning!

Bijou

All of these purchases are perfect for your style. I can see the attraction to all of the VB blazers, but the green one really seems closest to your style and is a beautiful piece.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I like the sneaks! Super cute and I hope they work.

Nice stash, Style Fan. Are you getting the green VB blazer?

nemosmom

Love the sneakers! You have a great plan in place - 4 years of tracking is amazing. "Everything has to earn it's place" - I am writing this down!

Cardiff girl

4 years,that is impressive record keeping but it’s obviously paying dividends.l like your new picks,let us know what you get.

karen13

Can’t wait to see the VB green blazer. It is gorgeous. Wish I had a place in my life for it. I may need to start formal tracking as it gives great insight to the data lovers among us.

Suntiger, you are right about the orange. I would prefer it to be more of a burnt orange like my winter puffer. The green blazer is a great Autumn colour and the material is textured.
Lisa, this is the first time I tried on a VB blazer. They are comfortable and have a sharp image. Different look than Smythe. Both are good. I do have a preference for Smythe I think.
Thanks, TG.
I agree Bijou. The green is more me than the other blazers.
Thanks Angie. I am now on the fence about the VB blazer. Maybe the Smthye duchess in olive is a better choice for me.
Nemo, I can't believe it has been 4 years of tracking. It has been a worthwhile exercise. I wish I had started earlier.
CG., I will keep the forum up to date.
Karen, the blazer is certainly an investment but my blazers are in a sorry state. One nice blazer is a good thing for me to have.

What a great post. Fascinating to read.

These are worthy goals for me.

Spend about the same amount every year.
Be comfortable with the amount spent on clothing.

Thank you Sterling! Having a set amount to spend on clothes is very freeing. Why didn't I do this years ago?

Having a set budget makes a lot of sense.

I don't wear a lot of jackets due to my climate, but I look forward to reading about your thoughts on the VB jacket.

I'm another lover of the Caslon LS tee shirts. Do you find the neckline exposes your bra straps?

Sterling, I don't wear a blazer that often these days but I like to have a nice one on hand. I wore them a lot when I was working.
I love the Caslon LS T-Shirts. They come with different necklines. I ones I have don't expose my bra straps. One thing I have noticed is that the ivory is on the sheer side. I am okay with that but something to consider.

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