This is really a GREAT post/thread! I have been working on this issue as well. I too work from home & often the only time I am see on the "outside" is picking up kids from school. I also had a closet full of things I did not need or wear but had lots of fun buying! LOL
(I have collected lots of heels, dresses, vintage items that I never wear, leggings & ill fitting various items)
Even though I have a very casual lifestyle, I had very little to wear/show for it!
Baggy jeans,faded T's & flip flops for example! *sigh*
I also bought things SMALLER than I am because "for sure by next month it will fit me"..nope by the time it does fit, i don't want it anymore! LOL
I am also guilty of seeing something *fabulous* on someone else & running out & trying to duplicate it! (and then it looks lousy)
Accepting that I really am a jeans/tshirt/flats girl has really opened my eyes to finding NEW ways to wear these items with more style/better fit so I feel great, comfortable & have FUN doing it!
I am also discovering that for me...less IS more (better quality vs a bunch of junk like I had accumulated) but I think that might be another post/topic lol
I think I am so excited for Fall because I can't wait to wear my new skinny jeans (including RED), nicer T's, blouses, cardigans, blazers, scarves & ballet flats I have been shopping for.
I even have a nice little "out to dinner/date capsule going!"
I just wanted to jump in & say "I get it"