I'm so sorry for not responding until now. Thank you all for your contribution! It is very helpful and lots of interesting insights that can be appropriated for one's own needs.
Suz, it makes sense to have different systems for CPW, shopping budget and wardrobe items/wants/needs. I actually did the same some years ago, but RL got into my "wardrobe management". Now I'm using my old Word-docs as a basis for current notes. The set-up takes a bit, but I'm sure it will be easy to maintain after that.
lisap and Angie - thanks for the spot on question and answer!
Chris987, Roxana, Barbara Diane, MFF, Nishaa I'm glad you find this helpful.
BrieN, KL, Number are really useful for a lot of insights!
StyleFran, I love pen and paper, too! I find it easier to remember and visualize my notes and ideas when I use pen & paper, not the computer.
shedev, when I first started my style journey I did 1 item in and 2-3 items out. It really helped to focus and build a new wardrobe.
Barbara Diana, love your insights and not off topic at all!
Sterling, I never learned Excel, but it would be helpful to learn the basics, at least. Agree that tracking systems are not fixed. I think it evolves from your changing needs/focus and the insights you gain.
smittie, Impressive that you can do the tracking in your head. I can barely remember my birth date.
Anna, so smart to have a small notebook you can easily carry in your purse. So handy! Glad you didn't overbuy in one category.
RWS, Closetspace is working well for me. I miss some functionalities, but think you can never get it all so I have settled with this app for now.
Lyn D, the statistics of actual wears is really handy.
Cerinda, I liked how you created basic categories and subcategories. It makes sense.
anchie, thanks for clairifying the difference with Stylebook and Closetspace. Very helpful! Love your idea about a similar feature for Finds!
Marlene, Janet, great to see that tracking, lists etc is not "mandatory". A good reminder that you should stick to whatever works for you and makes you happy.
BC, sounds like a great app! Must try it! I tried YNAB, but stopped when I had to pay for it. It was a really great system. Thanks!