Help me clear out my closet (3) - last one!

ETA - thanks everyone for your amazing help and suggestions! I've sorted through these remaining bits and posted the final breakdown and decisions! xoxoxo

Some random items I'm not sure about ...

Thank you so much! xoxo
1. The famous Rebel pendant from Stella and Dot. I know these long pendants aren't really on trend at the moment but this one is sometimes just the thing. Dated, or worth keeping as I do still like ti?
2. This cardigan is theoretically perfect but it might be too picky - I think it really only works with a fitted black tee or tank under (which I currently have neither but would be happy to add one). Worth keeping?
3. Nice colour. DD this is looks like I rolled the sleeves up; I think it might be a tad tatty at this point. Thoughts?
4. Christmas pants. Mid rise and skinny. Had their day?
5. Wrap dress. I thought the pattern was cool; DD says I look like graph paper. ??
6. This plaid shirt which I theoretically like but I feel like the dissonance between a plaid shirt and the uber-pretty colour scheme might be too much?
7/8 The scarf collection. Like them all and think I'll keep the all - unless you see any glaring mistakes here?
9. Straight cropped jeans. DD made a very incisive observation - the way the distressing was done, it makes my leg proportion a little strange - elongates the thigh and shortens the calf, which is already short due to the crop. These are also meant to be mid-rise but the may be just shy of a true mid-rise, which perhaps is just not current enough. Thoughts?

Phew! That's that! I have a shopping list which includes two shorts upgrades, a higher-rise straight or wider jean that is not cropped, and a potential white shirt upgrade. Now to put everything back in the closet ...!

Thanks if you were able to put up with all these posts!! xoxo

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4 years ago

Gretchen

Veteran

1. I tend to keep jewelry long past the fashionistas’ sell-by date. If it still works for you, why not?
2. I like - almost any solid color could work under it.
3. Good color - up to you on usage.
4. Toss - limited use
5. Toss - I think the pattern is fighting against the cut
6. Toss - you probably have better options
7-8 - Yes to all scarves, just like yes to all jewelry!
9 - I think look good. Don’t know what they are competing against for a place in the wardrobe.

slim cat

Agree with @Gretchen on jewelry, cardigan, green top and wrap dress.
You should keep all the printed scarfs for sure since you do a lot of solid tops - helps to add interest/mix solids with patterns/just fun.
The #4 - not sure.
Last jeans is fine with higher shaft boots or high tops I imagine - I like it.

Jane

I think I would definitely keep the pants in 4. The rest I think I would pass on. I am not sure about keeping jewellery. Sometimes I feel swamped by the clutter. then other times I think the pieces I have not worn are kind of grinning at me from the wardrobe, daring me to wear them and I don't like that! so they go before they get to that stage!

MsMaven

I would pass on ## 2,5,6. Kind of a pattern there, apparently I don't love black/white or black/light.

Keep anything you really like, unless it doesn't fit and isn't likely to. I'm sorry I passed on a few items, especially jewelry. I once put a dress into the donate bag in the garage. I missed it, found it in the bag--joy!--tried it on, and then put it back into the bag.

nemosmom

I would keep the jewelry if you like it.

Keep the scarves - UNLESS you are feeling overwhelmed by the number of scarves. Then, I would look to see if you have any potential dupes and which you prefer over the other. I like all of them for you. FWIW.

I would keep the cardigan and jeans and pass the top, boxy jacket, and dress. I don't see anything off with the proportions or distressing of the jeans.

Sal

I would keep the scarves!! And the pendant. And I love those velvet jeans - can you wear in other ways ( eg with denim or grey to make them useful for longer). The jeans look good to me too.

I think the plaid shirt and wrap dress can be moved on and the rest I am neutral on.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

100% with Gretchen!

smittie

I’m not a fan of the long cardigan. Too bold or something? That could just be my taste coming through there.
I would keep the rest and adore that dark green top on you!

Anonymous

I'd keep the jeans and the two animal print scarves.

April

My favorite experience on YLF is when Angie agrees with someone whom I've already mentally agreed with.

I'm with Gretchen, except I think the velvet pants are practical. Ok- to me velvet pants are practical They are warm and can be worn anywhere!

Keep 1, 4, 7, 8, and 9.

Kudos to you for sorting and trying everything on!

UmmLila (Lisa)

I’d pass on 1-6

Jaime

Agree to keeping the pendant and scarves unless they are cluttering your mind. Not crazy about the cardigan, but fine if you like and use it. I like the jeans. Add me to team what Gretchen said basically.
DDs are the toughest fashion critics!

Bijou

Love Gretchen’s response. Now DD has said that about the dress, I cannot I see it.

Glory

I’m with Gretchen as well.

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