Also wanted to add that my biggest shopping mistakes have been when I was really set on a particular color and didn’t pay enough attention to garment cut and fabric quality. I did wear those things, but after I got over the initial color happiness, a few months later the sense of regret kicked in.

That’s part of why I’m pretty ambivalent about the practicality of applying Vivienne Files method in today’s retailer environment.

3style, I agree with you. I wish she had more time to find what is apparently a HEWI for her. She will need to decide on something before her trip starts though, since she won't want to shop there. One of the few people I know who doesn't want to shop in Paris! But she has research to do and meetings and lots of friends there, so I don't blame her. Then she'll be going to the South of France for more of a vacation, and it should be hot there. She lives in a cooler climate, and she currently doesn't have enough hot weather items in good condition to get her through. She may have to settle for something that will only last for this summer.

Bumping in case anyone is dying to know what happened - I updated the original post.

Thanks for letting us know - I did wonder!!