2021 was a banner year with lots of wardrobe changes as I struggled to incorporate my blood glucose meter and retired life style. I had to purge all bottoms that did not work with the glucose meter which meant almost anything with a waist. Summer was pretty easy with cropped pants on consignment in abundance. I added coral and cobalt as colors and some EF espedrilles for my feet to replace enclosed flats that had worn out.

Cold fall and winter were harder due to the lack of full length pants available, but I did find some good pull ones on consignment. Including Marmot snow pants. My mistake was buying some of these pants too big as they increased in size as the day went on, especially a navy and a burgundy pair which with an olive Ponte knit are the only “colors” I have for winter. Each pair also has tops that will take me from warm fall through cold winter.
Changes in style have been adding a bit of Boho and flannel shirts as jackets over graphic tees. Shirts that are too short are being purged from my wardrobe, so I am embracing mid rise pants with long tops and long cardigan or duster toppers.
I have bought almost everything second hand to keep things out of landfill with the bonus of saving money. I have also sold lots of stuff that I can no longer wear, like jeans and shoes with a bit of heel and tops that are too short.
Going forward, in 2022 I need to replace lots of footwear and look for medium to light browns. That may help me replace a bunch of grey and black and some colors of jeans I still have like turquoise, mustard, and olive, and white.
Dresses are best when pull on shifts with no waist. Skirts are difficult. My old tube skirts seem best but need a long, loose top or topper to camouflage the meter on my stomach.
I have added more white this year including white pull on pants for both summer and winter, a white denim dress and some white tops. I need to have some skirts altered to fit better. Your comment and suggestions are welcomed.