Hi All

I started tracking 1st June 2022 and so a year was up at the end of May. I started tracking accessories but stopped - I don't really overbuy accessories and it felt like too much effort. I did track clothing, footwear and sports gear.

I did estimate data prior to June 2022 - but I did this after six months so I feel by then I had a handle on true wear. But one year does not necessarily predict the next year - weather, vacations, work patterns and closet orphans all change.

I do have a handful of pieces that did not get any wear in the calendar year: a pair of heels and a dress or two.

My most worn pieces (over 50 wears) are almost all active wear, footwear or jeans. I did upgrade most of of my knitwear over the last year due to wear so I would expect a couple of sweaters to join the list over the next year or two. But tees don't get there often (wear out too quickly) and other things just don't get worn as much.

I don't think the data is that interesting to anyone except me but some of the learnings might be:

Lessons
1) For me, active wear/gear, shoes, jeans and pants, and coats/jackets are all worth their money. These pieces don't tend to wear out too quickly- and in the most part I don't get tired of them quickly. Spending more for something I love, of good quality and ethical manufacture is worth it.
2) Tops, sweaters, skirts and dresses are much more of a mixed bag. I have more variety here - but some are lightly worn. I do tire of some of them before they wear out. I need to be considered in purchasing these pieces.
3) I do not own many statements with over 30 wears. There are a couple - but they have to be several years old to get there.
4) It is hard to get cost per wear to "pennies" or "less than a dollar". I do have things that get there but they were either workhorses for several years or thrifted cheaply. It's a phrase used by influencers but I don't really believe it given I have a moderate size closet.
5) I do have a pattern of keeping hold of older workhorses but wearing them less. The three finds below have a lot of wear, but I don't wear them as much now (more like 5 times a year). This is a bit of a trend - new things are favoured but I still like the older, but don't wear them as much.

Changes I have made or am making
1) If something gets a lot of wear and is on it's last legs, then proactively replace it - or at least think about doing so. Why is it a workhorse and do I already have a replacement or not? My jumpsuit was my most worn one and done piece - it's quite worn and was used casually for errands or at the end of a hot day at home. That's a real need for me though!
2) Be wary of occasion footwear.....it does not get much wear.
3) Statements are a great thing for me to add second hand.

4) I plan to add another swimsuit - I have two (one very utilitarian). My beach swimsuit gets a lot of wear - and it is a place you want to feel at your best. A second one will be fun.

I haven't taken many WiW for the last few weeks but will share a few later in the month - I am not feeling that inspired with my winter style at the moment but I do have a new dress which I am yet to wear.

Thanks in advance!