Oh hi! I have things to say about this!
First off, though, notsaf and I figured out what was going on. I'd blocked her accidentally, in pretty much the exact scenario JenniNZ mentioned above.. All fixed now.
Secondly, I think I first learned about 5PF on this forum with a thread from four years ago that had almost the exact same title as this one. Too funny. Here's the link, if you'd like to time travel. A few more time travel threads you might find interesting...here's the one where I defined my basics to start the system (Angie calls these items "essentials" and usually holds our hands as we do this exercise at the start of each new year.) Also, here's the first season I implemented the system in 2016. Some of the links in those old threads no longer work, but some of them are still quite useful. Looking back, 2016 was also the first year my wardrobe really began to click and start working for me, so there's something to it.
Thirdly, just a bit on how I count things.
- I don't count jewelry, but I do count accessories. Scarves used to be a weak point for me, and I wanted to break myself of the "cheap and cheerful" habit and start thinking about quality and longevity.
- I count shoes just like everything else. A certain subset are essentials, but others are statements.
-I try to be honest with myself. Replacing my worn-out jeans shouldn't count as part of the five. Adding my fourth pair of skinny jeans should.
- I set my own price limit, above which even essentials count in the five. That dollar limit has risen over time, as my financial circumstances changed and my tolerance for paying more for sustainability/quality increased.
- I have always done just two buying seasons, even when I lived in a four-season climate.
I'm totally happy to answer any questions about my experiences!
