Some decisions and updates (and I'm joining Shannon)

Okay, the last ballet flats I ordered arrived and they are too small. I don't have time for more online ordering and I'm just going to stop looking. I'm going to have another look in the local stores when my mum comes to Berlin next week and if I don't find anything there I will have a look next week when I go shopping with my sister at home (she also still partly needs an outfit for the wedding). That's for the shoes. They will be the last purchase for a while.

Otherwise my wedding guest outfit is complete. Scarlet was so nice to send my a plum bolero she no longer needed and I'm going to wear either that one or my electric blue cardigan (totally forgot about it, it was in the sewing pile because it had a button missing) or go without topper if it's warm enough.

I've also done another closet purge and got rid of the stuff that wasn't taken out of storage for quite a while. And I've tossed my dressier high black boots and my black wintercoat. The boots were done in and in no shape to consider resoling. The coat was worn through six (!) winters now and the lining came apart, I would have seriously felt like a slob wearing it again. That however means that I finally need a new winter coat and some dressier boots or booties in fall. I do have more casual winter boots and a sporty winter jacket, so I won't freeze in any case, but it's high time to have a real look for those two items.

Both the boots and the coat will probably be expensive, so I'm done shopping for now. I'm officially joining Shannon. I feel like I still don't have enough for summer, but I think I can make do with what I have. And if I finally get around to do those little planned alterations on a few things there will be a few pieces more. Those are on my list for this weekend.

I think I just have to try to wear some of my stuff more often, not just the wardrobe workhorses. Maybe I should start doing regular WIW posts.

So please please remind me not to shop?

12 years ago

Sara L.

Veteran

Ugh, that sucks about your ballet flats. It sounds like you have a good handle on what you need and how they fit in your budget.

Glory

Ugh that is too bad about the flats. Hope you find them in a local store.

Astrid

Thanks Sara and Glory.

Transcona Shannon

Happy to have the company Astrid!

I totally relate to your difficulties finding the right flats - I find flats really hard to fit right.

Suz

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So sad about the shoes, Astrid, but comfort is key. And you will find the perfect pair with PPP.

Do not be hard on yourself about shopping for coats, however. You have shopped up a storm and had no luck! Next year WILL be lucky!!!

Thanks Shannon! I think just quitting for a while might even be relaxing.

Thanks Suz! And no, I'm not going to stress myself about the coat. I'm holding out for the perfect one...

bj1111

yes! wiw posts please...

what size feet are you?

Maybe I should collect them and post them once a week...

I'm an 37.5 or 38 depending on brand.

unfrumped

Sounds like you have a good plan! It does help, doesn't it, to remind oneself that there's quite enough of one thing and another, but that a real need is this or that. Because some of those wardrobe holes really make a difference to ease of getting out the door, or having peace of mind for certain occasions or weather. Those issues can be a lot more important than one more top or random pair of shoes. I'm trying to get more focused and appreciate your post as more inspiration!

Caro in Oz

Great plan. Sorry about the ballet flats

pil

Scarlet's bolero sounds so pretty with your dress. Maybe like the old saying the perfect pair of shoes will show up when you least expect it. And a new coat and boots sound like very sensible goals.

Thanks unfrumped! And your totally right. It happened to me too while I was thinking about white summer skirts and non denim pants - the last thing I bought were three new t-shirts and I NEEDED those desperately. In fact I still don't have enough, I'm thinking about shortening the sleeves on two shirts I have.

Thanks Caro.

Thanks Pil! I hope that's true for the shoes.

harmonica

I'm optimistic and believe there are great shoes ahead of you, Astrid. *hugs*

I like your SYC decision and the reasons you give I wish you strong a strong mind and happy saving up for your next two investment pieces.

I'm not going to follow you on SYC, but I'm on SYB and following a restricted list - which means find 1-2 summer dress(es), and that's it. Hopefully I'll find one this season - or maybe next. Last season was no luck. And I have only one that I need some advice on (I'll make a post some day soon)

We'll keep you on track, Astrid

Thanks Harmonica! I'm confident I'll be able to stick to it with the help of all you.

Scarlet

But everything is going on sale now, you will have to be strong, Astrid! Bummer about the shoes. I was really looking forward to seeing the whole outfit together, but I am sure you will find something. I am crossing my fingers that this will be the year of your winter coat!

Lantana

Would love to see your SYC WIW's. I am trying to stick to SYC - hard, isn't it?

Thanks Scarlet! I agree It's too bad about the shoes, they really looked good. But I barely managed to squeeze my feet in to them, they were definitely too small. Agree about the sales, that's really difficult. I guess I just have to stop going into my usual stores to avoid temptation... On the other hand it might be a bad idea not to make an exception if I see THE perfect thing for low cost. We'll see.

Thanks Lantana! I've only once done SYC before for a short time and I agree that it's difficult. Especially because I'm not doing it to start wearing all the great things in my closet, I still feel like I'm lacking when it comes to some wardrobe cathegories.

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