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I was inspired by all of you to tally up what's in my closet, especially since nearly all of it is new. The numbers were not as bad as I thought! I counted the items and wrote them down a day or two ago. Tonight, I gave myself a special challenge: to write down each item from memory having only the category and quantity in front of me. I only missed about 4 items!

I used the same criteria as Suz. Basically, if it hangs in my closet, it's a wardrobe item. I keep accessories, gear, loungewear, layering tees, etc., in drawers. I hang everything else, even shirts that I might only use for layering but that are nicer than basic tees.

I have 95 pieces, 2 of which are too big and an additional 7 that I don't wear and plan to donate.

I have too many pants/jeans (14 that fit, 2 that are too big) but I wear them all. I like them all, and don't want to get rid of any of them. I have too few long-sleeved non-sweater tops (7). But it's layering season for me, so I'm not too worried about that. It's more of a feeling of being OK with accidentally finding a couple more without actively seeking them out.

I owned 20 of those pieces before 2013. I purchased 31 pieces in the spring/summer, while my size was still changing. I purchased 34 pieces since September. At some point, I picked up 10 skirts, but can't remember if it was spring, summer, or fall.

This is my entire wardrobe, for all seasons. I'm waiting on a casual shirtdress to arrive, and would love to have another dress or two but realistically I won't wear them in the winter. I'd like more long-sleeved pullover sweaters as I only have 3, but my 6 long-sleeved cardigans should suffice.

This was an interesting exercise! I particularly loved being able to name/describe each article of clothing. I'm going to leave my list handy to see if it helps me shop my closet.

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Veteran

Neat that you could recall almost everything by memory! I'd say if you have 14 pants and wear them all, you don't have too many. If you had 10 pants and only wore 5, you'd have too many.
Hope the shirtdress works out. And I hear you on dresses in winter. I have maybe 3 that I would ever wear in winter snow.

Suz

What Mo said. If you love and wear all your pants, that is not too many.

I don't wear dresses a lot in winter, either. I only figured that out this year. I do love dresses, but I much prefer them when I don't have the whole hose issue to contend with. On my work at home days, I don't like wearing hose because I cuddle with my kitty and he has claws. On my "out" days it's hard to find hose, other than opaque hose, that are warm enough.

It sounds as if our wardrobe size is very similar. Like you, I came to this number after a big weight loss -- so I had to build (fast) from the ground up. My earlier choices have mostly been culled at this point (2.5 years into YLF) but it remains a slow process. I think I could use more pants, myself (non blue jeans, at least) and I seem not to be able to get enough sweaters.

bj1111

what a great memory. does it help you put together more outfits?

i think you should cull clothes that don't fit even if you like them. lots of other stuff to wear that is more flattering.

Caro in Oz

I'm loving all these posts & found it really interesting that you could name each piece. I counted all my layering pieces in my tally because I hang them all - I have my current season shoes in my drawers

Lisa

A great tally here. One of my long term closet goals is the get down to under 100 items. Great job!

texstyle

Good for you - and for all of you that have taken inventory. I need to do the inventory. I still have way too many things I am not wearing on a regular basis - just hanging there looking lonely. My "halfway" drawer is stuffed full though. At least the end of the year is a great time to donate.

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