But SHE gets a nice employee discount for hers, LOL!

I remember when I worked in a bookstore. I spent most of my (tiny) salary on the merchandise.

I have a lot more than 40 books.

Suz, I found out that this is her part-time job and she works at the big insurance company full time. I suspect that the only reason for this part-time job is her love of leather so she can get this discount...:-) but still number 40 left me speechless on the spot...

Sveta, you have the type of wardrobe I am striving for...not vast, but a nice size where each piece can be mixed and matched with others.

I can't imagine having 40 leather jackets. I'd be happy to have even one! That woman has a passion for them, that's for sure

Hi Sveta, I loved this thread you started....for many reasons
1. you are where I hope to be in a year with your closet
2. I got curious about your office when you described the 'jeans' culture and recognized my own office
so I looked at your profile and found we both work in software engineering
3. discovered you and your shape match mine quite well (although I think you are taller). so I am checking out your WIW for inspiration!

so I got alot out of this....and will now be stalking your every WIW for ideas for my same office and body type! I will try to be discrete ....;)

Sveta,

Your wardrobe list amazes me, b/c every WIW post of yours seems to be a new outfit!

I've been at YLF for 4-5 months, but hopefully, my closet will be more like yours as time goes on. You are definitely inspiring!

I do wonder, what were your major changes to your pre-YLF clothes?

Jayne, high five to another software engineer: we have quite a team here! I definitely look the most dressed up in my department (aside from sales people) but I don`t care!
I work with all men too and it adds to the feeling of casualness in the office. I often wear jeans or denim jacket but dress them up with other things which are true to my style. You are welcome for any ideas in my WIW and I hope you will not allow the casualness around you to drag you style down!
Denise, my major change to my pre-YLF clothes was to purge around 85% of them. Most of them did not fit well or were dated or just did not work for me anymore. I used YLF a lot at this stage for keep or purge advice and it was very helpful. I also slowly got rid of items which did not play well with others in my wardrobe and the ones I have not worn in some time... This process is still ongoing as I made some purchasing mistakes as well during my first year with YLF. I became ruthless at purging as I like my closet to be in a good shape.