I'm not as organized or specific as some of you here- I've always managed my wardrobe intuitively. I'm trying to be a little more intentional going forward.
This year held big changes for my wardrobe. I focused on workwear since I went from wearing a uniform every day to a job where I was mostly in an office situation. I also went through body changes, and then into a wfh/field based position, and now starting with a new agency.
I am still figuring out what works best for me for work, but I am honing in on some things.
Footwear:
My summer based climate requires breathable footwear. I have hit on the hurache type of woven leather sandal shoes and will be increasing the variety of these. I also find the sandal bootie styles really work for me and will be adding more of these, as well. I added a light pair of booties, and a brown pair of combat boots this year. I think that both will get a lot of wear (the brown already do). I will probably replace my black booties next year with something better because they get a ton of use. I am ready to get rid of most of my shoes as none of them are a perfect fit. I have a hard time fitting shoes, and am finding that I can go straight from sandals to booties. I have white sneakers that I do wear and I would like to find one nice pair of shoes, but that's probably it. I have passed on my tall boots and will decide after winter if I want to replace them or just stick with shorter styles.
Pants seem more practical for my work, but I am really being drawn to skirts and dresses lately. I'm trying to keep a balance of both, while keeping versatility of my pieces in mind.
I am finding that with a good foundation of basics, I am craving layering pieces with more personality. I tried to build a conservative work capsule, but it just didn't feel authentic...and really, in my field I can get away with a little funky. So, I am building the funk back into my wardrobe with layering pieces.
I let go of all my white lace after I realized the color was really not good on me, and am working on replacing with off-whites (cream, ivory, etc).
I'm alsotrying to pick up basic tops in my colors when I find them because I get bored wearing the same ones over and over.
The biggest change in my wardrobe is that I have begun to be more conscious of what I'm buying as far as sustainability and ethics go. I am spending my budget on a single (or sometimes a few) item each month that is higher quality and made with better materials and practices. This should cut down on some of the wardrobe churn. I also decided to hang on to some of the pieces that no longer fit in case my body changes again (which it historically has done), so that I am not in the position to need to buy all new clothing again.
I'm experiencing a lot of returns/exchanges as I find new brands that meet my goals and figure out their sizing, but am hoping to cut back as I become more familiar with their cuts/sizing.
I think my wardrobe is in a pretty good place right now, and I feel like I have a good idea about the direction I'm heading.