So today I brought my bins of winter sweaters out from their summer home, went through them, and packed summer sweaters away.

Usually I do this in as short as time as possible, but this year, inspired by the editing challenges, I decided to take more time and do some evaluating along the way. The result? 13 items to go: 9 sweaters and 4 pairs of pants. This is nowhere near as impressive as the edits some of you have done, but it's good for me, esp for the first run through. A few of the sweaters were ones I knew I was going to get rid of when the season was right (I like to pass things on when they are in season, to maximize their chances of finding a home). But several of them were actual choices and decisions.

The why's:

I had three turquoise sweaters. I don't wear any of them very often, as they are possibly a bit too classic for my style. But I am going to pass one of them on... keeping one that is for spring, and a cashmere one that is definite winter (this one will go if not worn this year, but it works soooo well with my turquoise booties that I'm giving it a chance). Passing on one that is merino wool, but 3/4 sleeved, so never seemed to be quite right for the season. Plus the neckline wasn't the best. Very proud of my self for this one

I don't wear heavy, chunky knits. At least, not to work. Several pieces that are going are just too much for a well climate controlled office. And too dressy for the house.

Short sleeved sweater dress: The short sleeves on this made it hard to wear... plus it's on the short side. 'nuff said.

Two pairs of dress pants that are just plain... boring. Totally classic leg cut, and I have plenty of others, which I reach for.

Dressy, short sleeved lacy knit sweater. Hard to style, with the short sleeves, but more wintery yarn. I have a similar long sleeved one by EF that I'll choose over this one, every time.

A good start!