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Is it time???

Janet

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Even though it's going to be pretty warm here today, now that it's officially autumn, I am so anxious to do the big seasonal closet switch. I know some of you who had sweltering summers are as excited as I am. I was totally content walking around Reykjavik in jacket, scarves, jeans and boots in the brisk 45 degree weather!

Time to put away the sandals and shorts and get out the jackets and boots! Who's with me?

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Latest reply was from Michelle

DeclawedJaguar

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I started yesterday, pulling out some of the lighter sweaters and jackets and putting away some summer items. Unfortunately, it feels very much like fall in WI right now: low 50s and bone-chilling winds.

MNsara

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I'm in!! I just did that this past week, and it was wonderful

I had the chance to spend two afternoons on it:
1) I took out the summer 'keepers' I won't wear unilt next year and put them in storage box.
2) I separated the summer 'non-keepers' to donate or consign (the consignees are now touring around with me in the car until next week!).
3) I got the fall/winter things out of storage box. I tried them all on and put them into at least two outfits before I let them into the closet.
4) I packed away summer sandals and organized booties. I'm NOT ready for tall boots yet. Bonus purging of shoes that cause my feet distress now - too flat, too tall, too narrow, there were LOTS

I wanted to take pics of these outfit creations, but immediately camera battery died, so I made notes on each in categories that work for me: skirt outfits, dress outfits, pants outfits, jeans outfits, dressy outfits. When I suddenly decided to work Friday morning at a middle school, I was pleased to look at my pants list - because that's what I felt like wearing that day

Even if the days warm up now, it's so clearly autumn here that it was easy to say 'bye' to summer clothes and summer-only colors.

krishnidoux

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I'm in too! Even though I've been pushing back this daunting task.

rae

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Ugh, I want to! I'm wearing my dumb old sandals again today. I am happy to get to wear my favorite dress from this season again, though.

ironkurtin

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I did it the moment the temps dipped below 90. Bye-bye linen, helllOooooOOOOooo cotton.

Suz

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I'm in, in, in like Flynn! (Where the heck did that expression come from?)

Actually, I beat you to it. I did the big switcheroo last weekend. But I kept 2 pair of shorts and 4 woven sleeveless tops in the closet because I'm going to be travelling to China soon and will need at least the tops.

krishnidoux

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I'm doing it now, and I am desperate! So many things are too small! Nothing fits like it did. And one dress I thought was a mistake now falls perfectly - provided I wear leggings and long sleeve black tee underneath. Because now it would be too revealing. I am so discouraged!

Mo

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Um, does it count that it was not so darn hot that I could actually lay in the sun for a half hour this morning in a bandeau and board shorts??

MsMary

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Oh, how I wish! Still in the 90s here!

annagybe

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I am ready for the cooler temperatures. However, I'm really having trouble with right now with the shorter days. Very soon I'll be going to work and coming home in the dark.

qpswan

Not quite yet...

I do my switch on Canadian Thanksgiving and then again on Easter.

I am so looking forward to getting re-acquainted with my autumn wardrobe...

christieanne

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I am ready for Fall in spirit but in the Bay Area we will have our moderate "summer" weather for at least another month. Mid to end of October will start bringing cooler mornings and evenings. I like living in moderate climate (no snow!!) but miss the obvious season change.

I am looking now at coats though as the best sell fast.

cinnamon fern

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Seasonal closet swappers - do you do this because your closets are not big enough to hold all your clothes? Or are there other benefits?

Janet

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CF, I do this to save closet space (we have a generous closet in our finished basement that holds bulky, seasonal, and infrequently worn items in zip-up garment bags), but also so that my closet isn't cluttered with heavy items in the summer months and insubstantial tank tops in the winter.

qpswan

I would be too horrified/ashamed to see all of my clothes together in the same closet so rotating seasonally works for me...

Thistle

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I HAD to do it here, or at least start. Feels like fall already with temps in the upper 40s and low 50s during the afternoon and an icy wind to go with. Already are getting frost advisories. I already miss summer!

Mo

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You guys can always come down my way . . .

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DeclawedJaguar

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CF, I rotate seasonally both to save closet space and to feel excited about pulling things out that I haven't seen/worn in a few months. Feels like a fresh start. Plus in my climate there is very little overlap in items worn in summer or winter.

JulieJohn

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High 90s here so not yet, I am so jealous of you autumnal vixens! However, since I knew this was coming, I do own some summer-weight clothing in fall colors, which is a psychological trick that helps. Kinda sorta. I need some cutout booties and lightweight khaki, STAT!

Transcona Shannon

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Already done - about a week ago. And we had about 7 flakes of snow yesterday...

merwoman

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My ears are plugged and I'm not listening to Shannon, not listening, not listening!

Nova

I actually started with my lighter fall items in August because my classroom is an ice box. The hotter it is outside, the colder my room seems to be.

Aziraphale

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I'm with you! Our beautiful Indian summer died two days ago, the day before the equinox. It's suddenly cool and overcast. Bring on the jackets and boots!

Nadya

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I'm ready but not sure the weather is. We're having cool mornings and evenings and lovely sunny days. So I'm starting to layer more but not quite ready for full on fall. Friday was my first wear of a pair of pumps from NAS! I actually counted on Friday and I have eight new fall items I'm still waiting to wear: leopards pumps, black short boots, brown tall boots, two sweaters, a blouse and two leather jackets (one was a gift and seriously marked down, the other is from NAS).

I'm starting a gamenwith myself to count them down. I think next week the weather will bear a long sleeved blouse and the leopard pumps, at least. I don't mind being on Team Wait but I'm ready to be traded to Team Wear!

bj1111

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i'm deep in a brutal closet clean out! so i say, "bring it on"!

Janet

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Oh my. I switched out clothes yesterday and a bunch of shoes and boots today. My boot collection is, um, embarrassingly large. I need to be SYC.

I did purge a few things, with my husband's help. A bunch of tops, a couple of pairs of shoes, and a handbag. But no boots. He's an enabler in that department.

Jjsloane

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I'm with you Janet (and welcome back). I started the switch with the kids' clothes. I've done my shoes and found I have a lot of boots, but NO pumps or work shoes that are not boots or peep toe (which I really need) so I turned it into a shopping wishlist. On the other hand I also had to realize I bought A LOT of outerwear after season last year. I must not purchase any more in that category.

Michelle

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Oh hells yes!!! Today it's positively blustery and my spirits soared. I've been longing for cold weather for months, and nothing gives me more pleasure right now than touching my autumn bags, wearing long pants and even pulling on my trench coat. The only problem is that now I have to get several things altered and close a couple of other gaps. Some of those alterations are tricky, too. none of my jackets fit now, for instance, so I'm hoping for that perfect combo of temperate days with chillier weather reserved for the nights.