This is a common pledge - I'll buy fewer items and better ones at that.  I say it often as it seems like something I "should" do. I also like the idea of using my money more effectively, and even more efficiently .  

But how do you do this? Where do you start?  If I consider my non-work wardrobe, I would be looking at jeans, sweats, cargos/casual pants, sweaters, sweatshirts and blouses . This is of course not everything I wear, but these are probably the biggest "collections" in my closet.  

Right now I have maybe 10 pair of jeans, divided equally between blue and black.  Now I recognize this is completely unnecessary, and inefficiency in shopping (I'm always in a hurry and hate trying things on) means I end up with a bunch of not-quite versions of what I want.  I refuse to spend money on jeans - my max is $100 . So if I were a smarter, slower and better shopper, I could have maybe 4 pair of $250 jeans . Maybe jeans aren't the best example as I've never been convinced quality and price are linked.  I don't know ! 

Sweatshirts - I might have 10 . Does quality matter here? I mean - beyond a certain price point, is the quality better? I could buy 3 high -end sweatshirt instead - but will they last any longer than my $60 ones?  Variety is nice to have when you wear them everyday .  

Blouses - I love a printed silky blouse.  I have many - don't need all of them. So maybe having 2 really beautiful higher-end ones would be better than the 8 randoms I own ?

Shoes and footwear are hardest - which I why I didn't include them.  I can't wrap my head around wearing the same pair of boots (indoor ones)  all winter long - so I have quite a few. Shoes need to breathe and recover after a day of wear, right ?     Will I be happier/more satisfied with 3 $400 pair instead of 6 at $200?  

Sweaters? We all agree that more $ doesn't equal better quality . Pilling is a real thing.  Do you mentally agree to bump up your price per piece and buy fewer hoping that you find the magic sweater that lasts years and years?  

One thing I do know is that design gets more sophisticated and "better" when you move into bridge and "designer" brands. 

I know I'm rambling.  Curious what you all think.