A blue and white fair isle cardigan, and a black, chunky, thigh-length chenille V-neck sweater.

The item that I lament the most was a fab cream jacket that was in a safari inspired style. It was such a beautiful jacket and something that I would love to have in my closet now. I used to be a ruthless editor as I moved cities often for work. However, since 2004, I have been in the same location (not house, but at least not moving interstate) and my ability to keep items longer has meant that I edit far less frequently - it has its good and bad points.

For me, over editing is not a problem. It is potentially under editing and making bad purchasing decisions.

So interesting to me that so many people cite moving as a reason for editing. I recently had to list every place I’ve ever lived. I think it was 20 cities (I didn’t put individual residences, but have moved within cities several times too). In my mind, “just one more” garment doesn’t make much difference, so I haul all the “ones mores” along, or leave them in a place where I can get them later. But I don’t take much furniture with me at all. To give my son a sense of continuity, there are a couple decor things I took along, and we always took most of his playthings & books. So different bed, same sheets & teddy, mama in same dressing gown.

Just a month ago I donated a bright orange twin set. Right now I want to wear something orange!

JAileen - that made me laugh!! I have done that too.

Yes I think moving more often can lead to more editing, but one of my close friends has moved several times and resists the editing too.

I regret the odd piece that I wore out and couldn't replace, or didn't replace. I had a wonderful little shopping spree on my first week living in Melbourne where I added a shirt, pair of shoes, pair of pants and LBD - which all were so well worn and such happy pieces.

Aww, Sal, what you said about imagining someone enjoying the things we regret editing out is such a great idea. I use that to help let things go, but it never occurred to me to use it for this situation. Thank you!