Sometimes you just put down the cones and walk around the holes ---
In the closet, anyway.

I have a couple of wardrobe holes that really must be filled. First among them is replacing my snow boots (even though I'm praying for less need for them than last year). However, I've become more willing to allow Holes to morph into HEWI's (Highly elusive wardrobe items for you newbies).

And example of this hole-to-hewi scenario is my need for a dress all-weather coat. Most people would look for a fabulous trench and call it a day. For me, however, I must have a coat:
1. Under around $150
2. With a hood (ever tried an umbrella along Lake Michigan?)
3. Suitable for layering underneath while still being flattering. (This is hard)

High on my overall "style direction" list is a desire to raise my closet average. You see, I have a closet full of 7s. Now, I think I put together a lot of 8 outfits, and, every once in a while a 9, but I've been too willing to settle, particularly because money is tight, and I'm in that donut hole of style, sitting at about a size 14.

Since deciding to let holes be holes until I can plug them properly, I've learned a few things:

1. I've started dressing casually, but nicely when I shop. Often, I'll notice that my own outfit is more flattering than anything I've tried on that day. I leave empty handed, but pleased.

2. Having to work around holes makes me more creative in outfit creation, and I'm wearing a higher percentage of my wardrobe!

3. Accepting the inevitability of some holes as part of an on-the-whole well appointed wardrobe makes me more content. I keep looking, but know I'll be fine until the best version of the item shoes up!

What about you? How do you deal with holes in your wardrobe?