I may be done with my initial list!

catgirl

Of course, I can't remember what was on it, but sheath dress and replacement coat for sure. Still searching for the cognac boots. If I can I'm going to go SYC after New Years to see what else is lacking and give me some incentive to get creative.

Anyone else feel close to done with their shopping chores (holidays aside)?

15 years ago

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Aida

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Always a work in progress I'm good except for a few items that are more wants than needs, so I haven't been actively hunting them down (except the boots!). Glad to hear you're feeling like you've got your list done! Let's see all those sweet outfits now!

15 years ago

kellygirl

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I feel like I'm in a pretty good place right now. Of course, it doesn't stop me from wanting some of the fab items that forum members post. There are a few basics that I'd like to replace--layering tees and a purse but aside from those things, I've got nothing much on the radar except for a new pair of boot cuts. I'd like to stop being a serial repeater and get more of my wardrobe in rotation.

15 years ago

Marley

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I don't really know if I am close to being done or not. I haven't really figured out where my wardrobe "holes" are yet - well, I know where some of them are, but I'm not to that point where I have identified - still going through items, letting go (this is not always easy) of things that no longer work in my life, etc. etc.!

15 years ago

cciele

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I always say I am done but then something pops up -- white Docs, red Rorys, puffer, etc.

So I will publicly announce I am going SYC after New Years! I think my wardrobe is in a good place right now.

15 years ago

Lisa

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I always find something I like, but recently sat down and created a spread sheet of my winter wardrobe. It made me realize I have enough at the moment and am going to return some recent purchases today that were not filling in wardrobe holes.

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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On my list for the first of the year are booties, a long sleeve blouse or 2 and possibly another cardigan and pull over sweater. I could use a new skinny black belt and another bra as well.
My new post-SYC plan is to maintain my current size wardrobe (once those few holes are filled) and move forward by replacing 2 clothing items and one accessory each month. On this plan, my wardrobe will be refreshed every 3 years (kindof like the Senate.. LOL) and my shoe wardrobe will be refreshed roughly every 5 years. It will take discipline to keep to the 2 items per month, but I really need to honor our budget and maintain relatively small wardrobe.

15 years ago

kimlee

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It has been nearly two years since I have seen the majority of my fall/winter wardrobe, since I was in maternity clothing last year. Therefore, I am shopping my closet and developing a list of the wardrobe gaps. Here is the list that I have compiled so far

Work Wear:

Sheath dress (or two)
Blazer
A few new Jackets
Scarves
Work appropriate tall boots

Smart Casual/Casual:

Booties
Tights
Long sleeved knits for layering (in a rainbow of colors)

15 years ago

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Mine is sort of done. But then the weather changes, and I realize that season's clothes from prior years aren't up to snuff and I have to go about updating and purging. I need to reconcile parting with old favorites in order to make room for new ones and not look outdated. That's proving a little hard.
I don't need, but wouldn't mind having, a pair or two more of boots and some tunics.

15 years ago

Beth

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Oh, that must feel satisfying Una! Good work:)

My list seems to grow, not shrink. There are definitely a number of things I need, but I think I need to give myself a lecture about the want/need disparity!

15 years ago

Polly (thunalata)

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I'm doing well on mine, too.

I feel I've covered a couple of really important gaps this season - tall black boots, interesting jacket/blazer, black sheath dress (Angie's suggestion) that also covers the pencil skirt type thing I had on my list. And I bought a black lacey cami that I've worn loads.

Interestingly, wasn't so fussed in the end on getting booties or a winter dress, which I thought was high up on my list - the other things did just as well.

This season I have noticed most that I've completely moved away from my mantra of buying 'basics that will be flexible' to pieces that are more distinctive and earn their place more in my wardrobe. Somehow I need less and that's coming from never having had that much in the first place (and most of that 10-15 years old...).

15 years ago

Theresa

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Well done!!!

I'm in awe of you gals even getting close!

15 years ago

catgirl

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Theresa, notice I said "initial" list! I am sure I will discover plenty of holes as I go, but I think I need a shopping break...

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