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October Goal/Challenge Report

Jenn

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Back at the start of October, I posted these as my monthly goals:

1. Go through my tights capsule and get rid of anything that doesn't fit or has holes or runs. Refresh as necessary.
2. Attempt some copycat/"inspired by" outfits based on faves I've marked over the past few months.
3. Keep the shopping to a minimum.

I think I did all right! I posted a few Pinterest-inspired outfits, plus two Angie-ensembles. I also threw out a whole pile of damaged tights and added a couple of new pairs.

And, even better, I didn't shop much at all. The photo below is everything I added to my wardrobe in October: Boden merino/silk cardigan, cream sweater tights, black herringbone tights, Poe socks, and a Misfit fitness tracker. (The Misfit isn't technically a wardrobe item, and it's a direct replacement for my dying Fitbit, but I included it because I've been wearing it, watch-like, as a visible accessory.) Not bad at all!

How'd everyone else do? Check the monthly goals link above if you need a reminder.

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Bonnie

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Wow - you sure didn't buy much but they are all great selections. Love the blue sweater and Poe socks.

Cerinda

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A pretty good personal challenge, I'd say.

Yes, I shopped my closet; only added the anticipated lingerie.
But my two orphans, a bright blue wool jacket and a gray silk shell, are still pretty lonely. I did wear the jacket to a work event, but with jeans and the same tee and accessories as always. I just didn't find the time to play dress-up.
No, I haven't been to the consignment shop. However, my same-size girlfriend is starting a new job and she took almost everything. That makes me way happier than store credit ever could!
I only managed to pull together one of Angie's Friday ensembles, but I am keeping up with daily photos.

So how about everyone else?

Alassë

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Sounds good, Jenn! Thanks for posting the update thread.

Sal

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Well done, I love that Misfit watch!!

I did not shop at all, however I have two pieces in transit arriving hopefully today - a pair of sandals and a dress - I hope they work!

The Holding Zone found me three items:
- swimsuit that was unflattering last year
- dressy skirt that was too tight last year
- black cover up that I retired for a year, I like it again

I still hope to add a colourful sweater or cardigan for evenings, cool mornings, a cream or white tee, and a new tank top.

I am not sure that I have really upped the grooming consistently!!

Jenn

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Well-done, Cerinda! Handing your clothing down to someone you know will appreciate it sounds fabulously satisfying, and environmentally responsible too.

Kiwigal, I'm totally in love with the Misfit. I never wore my Fitbit in a visible way, but I'm finding I want to show this one off! How awesome that you were able to pull so many items from the holding zone. That makes shifting seasons so much easier.

Sal

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Yes I am pleased I do not have to swimsuit shop (ughh!).

I am going to look for ways to wear the dressy skirt, I have some lovely sandals that are perfect but could do with a tank or tee made from good fabric. I must try on the top but suspect it will be too tight across my bust and shoulders.

I don't have a large holding zone at all but I am a decisive person with closet editing and if I am torn (probably 1 in 6 or so pieces) I will hold on. It works about a third of the time; the rest I end up passing on without wearing again.

unfrumped

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Oh, good for you!
I'm still working on editing and outfit/capsule organization.

E

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I had to do the tights thing this month too! After 4 years of vacation in south Texas, my hosiery drawer took a beating during last fall/winter here in upstate NY. I think I'm going to spend next summer knitting tights in interesting pseudoneutral colours. I spent all of my budget getting a handful of neutral pairs this year, although I have a couple colour/pattern carryovers fromthe past. And yarn comes from the hobby budget instead of the dressing one. ;D

Anyway, I so admire how well goals work for you! I'm terrible at goals; somehow they demotivate me. Lol Since I've been away, I'm off to peek at the outfits you linked to!

Suz

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You did brilliantly! Great challenge, too, by the way. I need to set some for myself for the month ahead. More in another thread.

Joy

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I guess I skipped an October knowing we would be travelling and having a generally crazy month. My unwritten goal has been to not shop until I have some definite pieces in mind to replace and upgrade. I have done quite well except for one visit to The Rack to return something and looking for gifts for others. I found some replacement black trousers...EF for $37 and they don't bag in the rear. I'm having the hems let out so don't have them yet. My downfall was a couple of Nic & Zoe open cardigans that go well with my wardrobe while adding some color but we're not planned purchases. One is in finds below. I fell for the silvery pale grey and burgundy combination.

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Jenn

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That cardigan is really beautiful, Joy. It sounds like you did well! We just got a new Nordstrom Rack nearby, and I'm trying to avoid going in. I used to shop there a lot when I lived closer to one, and I know how tempting it is!

E, I think I threw out four pairs of tights in various states of disrepair. Why was I keeping those?! Hand-knit tights sound lovely! I know a lot of knitters, but I don't think I know any who've tried that!

celia

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Well done. I find that tights linger in the drawers after their expire date .
I don't think I had any goals per se but will talk about my shopping in another post.

Anonymous

It's great to hear how everyone's been doing this last month. You did well Jenn.

Well in your goals thread I wrote :

#1 make my olive and my black trousers.

#2 Sort my layering long sleeved tops (the sort I wear as underwear). Purchase new if needed.

#3 Hunt down a couple of new light to mid-weight sweaters.

#3 Perhaps try to start wearing some more of my skirts once I have my tights sorted.

Well, I got very busy with work and got pretty exhausted to, so didn't participate much on here, however I did accomplish most of the list except for finish making my two pairs of pants (too much work put the breaks on my on projects). I actually got three new sweaters...one rust, one burgundy and a sage green one and all three have been worn a fair bit already. I have some new tights and layering tops too. I did wear skirts a couple of time, but not quite as much as I would have liked so I'll carry that goal on into November I think

Gwennie

Jen, good to hear that you did well on the challenge. Love the Poe socks! Good reading of everyone else's progress. Posted on another thread, but did the wardrobe assessment for capsule building which is a big help in getting some idea of what I'll need going forward.

Carole

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Good job, Jen..I need to start tracking my purchases...I just sort of have at it so to speak and I know that's not the best strategy!

Ginger

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You did such a good job meeting your goals!

... Oops, apparently I was unwise enough to post some goals.

1. Finalize which black low-heel booties I'm going to keep. I have a last order arriving this weekend.

- Done! Nine West Travers walked away with the win. I'm wearing them
now, and they've probably been worn 8-10 times in the month I've had
them.

2. Try on a lot of outfits to see what works.

I did some of that, but most try-on effort went into the search for black pants. I still feel a bit lost when trying to decide what to wear, but I don't want to put time into figuring out transitional outfits. We're on the cusp of really chilly weather, so I've just got to be responsive to the daily forecast. I have been experimenting with a lot of things from day to day.

3. Figure out a good place to take pictures.

This is complicated. I found an acceptable place to take timed pictures. But I can't pose for it very well, and the angle is tricky. So it looks like it will be mirror pictures for a while.

4. Continue sorting out clothing and shoes which can be given away.

Not so much of this; I haven't had time. And I think I need to wait a bit and let the new silhouettes and formulas work out. I've refreshed a lot of things and unworn pieces may end up going back into rotation. So this needs to be delayed past November.

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Congratulations, you did really well!! It feels wonderful to accomplish your goals. Yay for you.

My goal was to wear four items once a week during the month of October. I did really well with three of the four items. The fourth was a very loud skirt that I just couldn't make myself wear more then once. I love that skirt, but perhaps it is more of a Holiday skirt then an every day work skirt though.