Thanks so much for all your comments. I know you've all seen most of these pieces before, as I was buying them, but I wanted to have them all in one place for future reference.
Bijou and StyleFan- The WFH uniform has been great, and find when I put it on, it works as a mental signal that I'm heading into a work day, which makes me more productive. I'm a little sad that I decided too late to duplicate the top, because it also works as a fab nightshirt, and I'd love to have a couple more for that purpose.
smittie - I didn't get the printed trousers. Mine are plain burgundy, I just couldn't get the Find to show the correct color.
El Cee - I think you must know when you find a shopping plan that really works for you, because the 5-piece has really been both a joy and a relief for me. It's not a struggle to stick with it at all!
La Pedestrienne - Oh my gosh, I LOVE those Linge slippers. I think I might add a pair of those as well. What color did you get?
Kiwigal - I'll be honest. I don't find the fur vest and poncho particularly easy to wear. They're definitely not "throw them on anytime" pieces. My wardrobe app says that I've worn the vest seven times and the poncho ten times, though, which is more than I expected. It also might even be a little low, as I was bad at tracking in November and December. I consider both items to be special items with some closet longevity, so I'm okay with that amount of wear.
Suz - I've been thinking a lot about this "what is a basic/essential?" question, and I think I've come up with a definition that works for me. First of all, remember that my rule is that anything over $100 has to be part of the five. I might raise this limit a little for winter next year, as winter clothing and shoes are more expensive, but I probably still wouldn't go over $150ish. Second, I've decided that a basic/essential has to be an item that I expect to fall under $1/wear within a year or two. Will I wear that $50 blouse once a week for the next year? If so, it's definitely a basic. Your CPW for essentials might not be the same as mine, but it might be a useful way to think about how you'd classify a given purchase.
shedev - Yes! For me, it feels less like a restriction and more like permission to make better purchases.
Joy - I don't count gear, and I'd think those snowshoe boots would definitely fall into that category!
shevia - Thank you! I think I'm getting better at choosing wisely. I hope.
