Well, that came quickly! July snuck up on me. Haven’t seen the catalog yet, but it’s always interesting to get an idea of what’s to come.
I looked back at what I got last year:
-The only totally resounding success was the Zella top. I wear it for Pilates weekly, and it also works well for my hiking/exploring days, without looking like just a basic tee.
-The patterned skirt is cute, I’ve worn it a few times but not a workhorse. It will likely see a bit more wear as this summer progresses, and it was very inexpensive, so not a big mistake or anything like that, but if I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn’t buy it again.
- The Herschel backpack has only been used once or twice — it’s more pretty than functional, and I so often wear prints in my outfits that I don’t often reach for a bag with a print. And I use my Bao Bao backpack so much that other bags just pale in comparison. I should probably sell the floral backpack since it’s still in perfect condition.
- I ended up returning the mixed media trench. It was a little fussy and stiff for me, and the color not my absolute best. I am well-stocked with such excellent coats that I am determined to be very picky in that department as well.
I have learned that the NAS comes so early for me for fall/winter items that it is often hard to predict what will resonate with me months later when the weather finally cools off. I do well with purchases that can be worn immediately.
I can get caught in a little FOMO, and of course with no store near me anymore, just trying something on means a spate of ordering, shipping, and returning, which is tiresome. I really miss having the store ten minutes away!
