So this year was earmarked by me as a bigger spending/more clothes year. It has been my observation that every 5 years or so a year like this will come up, whereas the years in between can be relatively restrained. Quite a lot is replacing stuff
I should point out that my aim is to buy within the range of 12-20 garments (not counting socks/ hose knickers) within a year. So this year maybe be more like a 20. Last year was was 12. Actual wardrobe growth is a bit larger because I sometimes receive clothing as gifts and handed down items.
I've done, for me, lots of statement buying this year
- plaid shirtdress/tunic
- silver pleated skirt
- black floral floaty dress
- Boden Eleanor dress
so far I have bought
- a new trench - not quite a replacement but partial functional replacement for a tatty 7+ puffer
- a new long grey cardi
- sports bra
- workout top (replacing one full of holes)
- black leggings
Still on the list - and here's where the musing comes in, namely do I really need them?
- New tracksuit pants Couldn't find any that weren't tapered in my size BUT - DD gave me PJS and the bottoms will do for loungewear if only family is around. Maybe don't really need (I have one 2/3 year old pair, but as it's blue it clashes with all my blue tops)
- replacement Navy blouse Haven't found one I like yet. To wear to work with my patterned skirts. The old one was very handy - but maybe I should aim for a light blue - a colour I'm loving right now. Also only wear in winter and only for max 2 days of the week - do I need a blouse at all?
- long sleeve layering black tee. I wear these all the time in winter so probably the most necessary of this list. Keep thinking I should buy from an ethical brand. Haven't really investigated this though.
- striped knit tube skirt. Can be a sort of outfit saver and always got good comments here on YLF - but less of them around now (I haven't discarded 5 year old one yet, but it is annoyingly pilly)
Any comments are welcome!