Pants and skirts : Wow hardly any left

Momo

After my purge I realize I have few pants or skirts.
I knew it was a wardrobe hole but now it is really clear to me!

Out went all the skirts that I can never quite feel right in or find a top for and all of the pants that are stiff and pouf out oddly at the hips ( yeah with the exception of one pair of Gap boyfriend chinos any chino fabric is out!)

This is my small collection that is left.
I would like buy burgundy jeans
Not sure what else at this point.

I lost my momentum for a couple of days but this afternoon I will tackle dresses!

Oh and a WIW stuck in here . Got the shirt for 14.99! Woo hoo!

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9 years ago

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Latest reply was from celia

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You're doing brilliantly Momo. I like your tenacity.

Looking good in the photo too. What a great little top that is. The shape is lovely. Fun that it has pockets too. Loving your hair as well.

9 years ago

Jenn

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Wow, good work! Can I just say that I love seeing pics of people's closets? I must have latent voyeurist tendencies.

I also wholly support your desire for burgundy jeans. Mine were workhorses last fall/winter, and I'm sure they will be again.

9 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

*APPLAUSE*

And you look super cute in #2.

9 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I think you have more than I do, although I admittedly am more of a wardrobe minimalist. I am "up" to 5 pair of pants with my recent white jeans purchase. I really only need one more pair for winter.

9 years ago

Thistle

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Way to go!

Are you learning things to make future buying habits better? I usually find a purge reveals things about shopping habits that I need to change. Like, all those dresses and skirts that lounge unworn.

9 years ago

Sal

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Well done!!

I guess it is a good idea to see what the ideal numbers would be based upon what you want to wear. If you wear dresses or tunics/leggings a lot then you will need less. I think burgundy jeans would be great on you too.

I also have hardly any pants/skirts - I do have five pairs of jeans, but outside that I own four pairs of pants and four skirts. Given that two of the skirts are on last notice for purging.....for me the ideal would be similar numbers to what I have, but a different composition:

- five jeans (four the same, one replacement to a different style)
- six pants (three the same, one replacement for wear, two additional)
- three skirts (two the same, two removed, one additional)

This shows where I need to be shopping - thank you

9 years ago

rachylou

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Wow. You sound like you have been serious.

9 years ago

Suz

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What Diane said, and you look amazing in #2.

I think a great hair cut is often the catalyst to a style update. This edit is the start a whole new you.

9 years ago

Summer

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I'm seriously short on bottoms, too. I really need to add more.
At least this part of the purge was quick and easy!

9 years ago

Momo

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Diane G - thank you!
Jenn - I totally agree.. I love seeing how people live. Yay for the burgundy jeans!
Chewyspagetti- I am really thinking about what do I actually need... I think it isn't that I need more necessarily but maybe just a couple more options. I kind of like the idea of fewer but better clothes. Working on that!
Thistle - oh definitely learning! I realize I tend to buy things I think are pretty or cool but not focus much on th basics. I think I need to get the basics a bit more in order.
Sally - it is true that I wore a lot of dresses and leggings last year. I find it such a comfy look. I didn't actually count my number. I will do that at th end I think.
Rachie - kinda took th weekend off ...not that I did much .. Just lazy weekend but today I am back in line! I am serious!
Suz- thanks! And yes I do think the haircut is part of it !
Summer - it was! Dresss will be much harder - think that is why I am avoiding it !

9 years ago

celia

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Great new shirt!
It is always difficult to purge bottoms but being ruthless about fit is a great part of feeling good on what you wear. Well done!

9 years ago

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