Not voting, but chiming in to say that all of the sock, sock-less and temperature issues have helped me focus on what wardrobe trends (or even durable "movements") are for what seasons and why, for me--so as not to buy for my imaginary lifestyle or climate or temp control.
For example, ankle pants--I have had some adventures with same and glad I did/am, but can clearly see these for me as "warm weather" pants, even if that goes into part of spring and fall.
Sure, I can see the fun in tweed ankle pants 'cause I love wool and tweed, but if it's that chilly I will regret not having my ankles covered. I already wear nude knee-highs (at work) and that would not be enough for chilly days.
OTOH, I can see that a pair of ankle pants I have in a fall-ish color can swing summer or fall based on the other colors in the outfit, and textures, so I can wear them on warm fall days, but not invest in true F/W weight.
I also face a new dilemma with skinnier pants because they need something like a loafer for the hem length, OR may need something like a slouchy mid-calf boot, something I've not used before, to tuck into (they're not true skinnies for fitting into fitted boots), OR I need to see them also as only warmer-weather items and clearly identify other pants, (slightly wider hems, mini-bootcut, or true trousers) that work with booties, as winter wear.
It does seem to get a little complicated, but lining things up this way helps me see what are appropriate for S/S vs. F/W purchases and why, which helps see what % of wardrobe should be allotted to said items.
