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Feeling the beginnings of closet love.

Peri

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I know, right?! Pass out from the shock! Were you all despairing I would get there?

In the last month I've found 5 new sweaters that I love...10 out of 10. That brings my count to 15 things I enjoy wearing and still about 5 that I am fine with although not excited about.

I've taken the collective alarm about my two pairs of pants to heart and have decided to duplicate my current favorite pair, but in grey if possible. Plus, I've found a high-end pair of "sweatpants" that look really decent and I feel just fine in them for days where I have PT and want to make stops along the way home. Say what you want about that, my mind is made up!

So, making progress. There are still holes, but I have many good things to wear and I feel much less stressed. I can keep my eye out for things I really love, but no hurry or pressure. At least until it gets hot again....

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Latest reply was from Angie

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Yea!! Such a good place to be.

Tanya

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Yay, that sounds excellent Peri.

I was actually thinking of you last night. I was browsing the web and found these pants that I thought might work for you, but was too tired to write anything then. Here they are:

http://www.loft.com/marisa-sli.....skuId=1470

They weren't sold out last night though They could still have them in a store near you, or they could come back. Today everything is 50% off at LOFT so that is probably why many things are gone.

Lisa

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Yay, it sounds like your closet is shaping up nicely. It's an ongoing process, so let it take as long as it will take.

Inge

(website)

Very happy news!-)

minimalist

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Yay Peri! You give me hope.

Yesterday I began to feel some lounge/homewear love, a few days after deciding to stock a full lounge wear capsule at home and to double up on some items in acceptance of laundry pace.

Stops on the way home from PT sound legit for any kind of sweatpants you feel good in.

Suz

(website)

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Fabulous, Peri! That is wonderful news. Can't wait to see the rest of the new sweaters. And those Marisa pants might be worth a look. Angie has recommended the Marisas a few times. I tried them on in one fabric that didn't work for me but I wouldn't give up on them just yet and they might work for you, regardless.

Alassë

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Wonderful news, Peri! I'm so glad for you! Now you can enjoy your seed closet for a while before any season changes occur.

Susie

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That sounds like a great place to be; good for you! I like your thought on being able to wait to find the pieces you love.

But I hear ya on the hot weather closet! I am much, much, much more happy with my cold weather clothes.

Astrid

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Yay, that's fantastic! Great news. It's good to take the pressure off, that way it's easier to be discerning.

Thistle

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Great progess!

E

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Congrats Peri! I bet the new sweaters are as stunning as everything else you seem to wear.

Peri

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Thanks everyone! It does feel like a happy place compared to a month ago. About 25 items for daily wear is still pretty minimal, but now I am beginning to approach the what to wear today question with enthusiasm instead of frustration.

Alasse, I love the term seed closet. Great way to think.

Susie, I so agree. I have always loved winter clothes the best. It's kind of sad that my winter season is not that long, but I've got a bit of a handle on transition seasons now too. It is only the hot summer that feels impossible to dress well for.

Tanya, I am so touched that you could think of me despite all the stress in your life lately. I did have a mass try on session at Loft about a month ago and I think I tried those on. I didn't leave the store with them but I don't remember exactly why. At the time I was trying to be PPP and I think I was in between sizes. After such a long pants search, I think I have moved more to the final P...practical...and I would probably buy them if I tried them on now. Guess it is to late! But thank you so much.

Suz

(website)

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Peri, that's interesting because I felt like I was between sizes in those as well. Again, they were a different fabrication but also one with some stretch. And I had tried on a linen version in the summer that worked really well. So it was confusing. I have a feeling with Loft it might be a bit like Gap. Not only do you have to try multiple styles in different fabrications, but even once you have narrowed it down to one style, one fabrication, and one size, you might have to try a number of them.

Tanya

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You are very welcome Peri. I have managed to find a few more bootcut/flare ponte pants options for you. All real pants with zipper and button etc., not just pull on like leggings. Most of these are on great sales with extra % off when you put them in the cart.

Starting with some black ones in various cuts:
http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....38;cgid=ca

http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....lorCode=15

http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....orCode=150

And a matching jacket (you could have a suit!): http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....onte%20jac

Now these come in many pretty neutrals and lengths: http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_228747

An interesting design with zippers on the side: http://www.victoriassecret.com.....;Catalogue

Here we have some cool tuxedo detailing: http://www.spiegel.com/madison.....45414.html

Some NYDJ options in various colors, Angie has picked skinny versions from this brand a couple of times to feature, the quality is excellent:

http://www.zappos.com/nydj-pon.....al-heather

http://www.zappos.com/nydj-ponte-trouser-black

http://www.zappos.com/nydj-pon.....ache-brown

And finally, a bootcut jeans cut in many colors again: http://www.coldwatercreek.com/.....LQkR4-EpOe

Happy shopping! You deserve to have many comfy and pretty pants to go with all your pretty sweaters.

Sarah A

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I was just going to say that getting happy with your closet as a great place to be... Congrats And... it looks like Tanya has found some great leads for rounding out your bottoms capsule!

Peri

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Tanya, wow, many thanks! I will check those things out and let you know!

Jaime

(website)

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You will end up with a closet of things you truly love - the best goal!

deb

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Yea! What a nice feeling.

Anonymous

Yay! Great to hear! And I might also have to take a look at some of Tanya's ponte pants recs!

Caro in Oz

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Very happy for you :):)

Destri

Thanks Tanya. I've also been looking for a great ponte pant. You found a couple that I hadn't seen. I'm having trouble finding one that is long enough. Will be checking those out!

unfrumped

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Great progress. I am finding that being able to see some cohesiveness or pattern emerge is such positive reinforcement. So then the next choices( buying and NOT buying; outfit experiences) keep getting better, and so satisfaction increases even more.

Angie

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*happy dance*