2024 so far: barely made any of my list.

I decided to review my 2024 plans.

To date I haven't accomplished anything. Ha! I will make a huge confession: I mostly bought fabric and yarn this spring and summer. It's really hard to resist, even if I'm not currently knitting or sewing any of it. I'm sure my fellow Fab makers will relate to the struggle

Basics:

no tights yet. I just haven't thought about it because it's not cool or cold yet. I'm gently entertaining the idea of also trying some leggings. I really hate seeing my bottom in leggings. But my goal is to pair them with longer sweaters during the day at home or even as a MOTG outfit.
no bras yet. I actually found a style I like a lot at Walmart, of all places. It's a minimizer style from Vanity Fair. I'm able to order the same brand from Amazon, so I need to do that soon. I think for lymph and breast health, a less "perky" bra is actually better. But I like having a good lifted bust line. I was surprised by how much better my overall body shape looked with the lift the new bras.
No skimmers yet. I've been using a pair of Spanx style girdle pants all summer and getting by. I may revisit this next summer, as summer is coming to a close.
No pants. I think this is when everyday leggings might be a really option for me. I need comfy and easy. I'm home all day. Lately I find myself in the ditch of despair, wearing only my sweats again. Knitting and buying some easy sweaters and pairing them with leggings is an easy choice. Is it probably dated by this point? Oh yes! Not on trend. But the current wide, cropped tops and wide leg pants trends aren't easy for my very curvy, voluptuous self and never have been.
No shoes. I tried 3-4 pairs recently from Journee. They were on sale and I was curious. I'll do a separate post on the brand. Quickly: they aren't worth the money imo. They felt kind of cheap. I've worn $1 clearance shoes from Walmart with utter devotion. But the Journee shoes didn't do it for me.

Makes: I'm not even listing them. Laugh with me. I had high aspirations for 2024. My summer knitting goals bombed. I started one of the projects but ended up ripping it out. I struggle to knit something not knowing what the next year will bring for my body and health. I've healed a lot, and yet still more to go. So I am not ready to commit nicer yarns and all the time not knowing how it will fit next year. Perhaps that's not a mindset of abundance? I'm still sorting out the very real honest tension between reality and abundance.

Having said that, I purchased some inexpensive fabrics to use as wearable muslins. SO... I must find a way to get myself into sewing.

For knitting, I think I am going to try a belted cardigan, and a lighter weight "top/blouse" type sweater for the fall. The belted cardigan will get a lot of wear and love, I already know that. The lighter sweater will be a nice option that feels like a pretty "top" but is warmer.

However, I NEED SHOES! I really do. I am currently eyeing a pair of booties (photo 2) and maybe a pair of animal print sneakers (photo 1). Both from Naturalizer. (Sneakers? ME?)

I am also considering a pair of wide width hiking shoes. I have a very nice pair of Asolo's from my dear husband purchased 5-6 years ago. However, they are not wide width. I wore them this summer and had a blister on my toe by the end of the short hike. My feet have changed and wide width is just easier. It's a bummer as the Asolo's are pricey. I can resell them though I dont' think I'll get much as the toe cap's rubber cracked some due to heat exposure. (Warming my toes by the fire wasn't a great idea.)

Anyone else feel their winning or failing their 2024 shopping and needs goals/lists??

Would love some commiseration ha!

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1 month ago

Roberta

Veteran

Yikes, I failed SO HARD on limiting my purchases this year! I ended up with a few things that were just not good choices, though at least they were secondhand. And I bought as many items as last year. My goal is to buy significantly fewer things every year, and more secondhand.

However, other than those few mistakes, I really like everything I've bought and have been wearing it all happily. I really like where my style went in 2024, even if it resulted in a big buy year.

It helps to look back on the ongoing value of previous purchases. It has been a hot summer, so I've been in shorts and tees 90% of the time. This makes the four pairs of Eddie Bauer shorts I bought last year seem perfectly reasonable. And if it ever cools down, I'll wear the heck out of all those new jeans!

Ket

Roberta oooo! A good point about cost per wear, and how much use you’re getting out of items! I love that you’re loving your style too! That’s a big win. I feel I failed at limiting yarn purchases—but really bought few to zero needs. Eek!

Jaime

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I am fully empathetic Ket! I do not even remember if I made any style goals for this year. I guess I could check . But you probably should get shoes!

Joy

I also did a horrible job of limiting my purchases this year. I also have to take in a big pile of things that are now too big. At least you have room in your closet. I have no more room and wanted some red pants I bought some today on a clearance sale but do not have a hanger for them. They should be returned. But come December I will want them. What to do? I did a good job of buying used rather than new, including shoes.

Lisa

I took a gamble this year and saved the bulk of my shopping for this years NAS, which can be hit or miss. I knew I'd either find most of my wish list items at the sale, or I'd find barely anything and have to start shopping other retailers as they got their fall and winter stock in (which was a main focus for my wardrobe this year). I had a killer NAS, so my shopping for the year is pretty much done now.

Laurie

Re hiking boots, I have wide feet and always have good luck with Eddie Bauer hiking boots/shoes. When they're on sale, they are a good price.

Jaime, in the past I haven't made much for style goals. But the Fabbers rubbed off on me. Plus, I think making some buying goals helps things kind of stew and steep in the back of mind, so that when I do come across a great item it kind of triggers all of the groundwork I made with my lists. (maybe and hopefully ha!) I am definitely going to find some shoes. I really need to. We will begin hitting autumn temps in the next 2-3 weeks.

Joy, sounds like you actually did a great job with used finds! Re the red pants. If it's any consolation... I just returned that satin halter dress today. I wanted to keep it but the honest truth is I hadn't yet removed the tags or worn it in 4+ weeks. Polyester satin just felt so hot and sticky for summer. And while I could wear it in the winter with a sweater, nothing about a halter dress under a wool sweater sounded exciting to me. I might regret returning it. We'll see.

Lisa, now that was smart to save it all for NAS! I haven't fit into traditional sizing recently so don't know how I would fair with NAS; maybe one year I will try it. :} I know many here in Fab-land love the yearly NAS!!

Laurie, that is so helpful to know! Thank you

Doris Conroy

Active Member

am I the only one who doesn't have any style goals yet?

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