Finally got round to the closet edit this weekend. Sad to say several of the things i bought this year were already passed on due to the fabrics becoming too sheer (or me buying without checking against the light). This was mostly in the sleep, casual category but noticing it in my hardworking gym leggings too. Recs needed for substantial leggings that will tolerate jump kicks, hip shimmies, pigeon pose, squats, etc!
More notable passings-on:
Brocade skirt a friend made for me. Worn maybe 5x. Thought id wear to renfaire..which is either dusty or muddy, and you're using portable toilets, and drinking beer..Plus i never found a good partner for it. Donated to local theatre.
Red peacock velvet kimono. Bought on honeymoon nearly 15 years ago. Worn maybe 10x, as totally impractical for my climate and cant be layered over. Also, developed holes. Also now living at theatre.
The sequin top, that would be great for clubbing (im in my 40s, hate crowds, and live 2 hours from any club-aside from dock bars) or new years eve (which is cold, and dark, and i dont like either). Also, its itchy. Buh bye.
The ruffled dress, bought this year on consignment and wore once to jazz concert. Top too tight and requires a slip due to sheerness. Nope.
The peacock tank. Once was a workhorse, but too big now and just too cool toned overall. Tried to overdye it to move the color warmer. Did not work.
The top i made myself with a friend that was teaching me to sew. My machine hated this stretchy fabric, the hem got all bunchy and it came out many inches too big with too big armholes. Considered having a tailor fix it, but decided it wasn't worth it.
And a bonus return. The red Leith skirt that would make me the flamenco dancer emoji personified, and also reminded me of my favorite dress in high school. It came wrinkled, too sheer, and much longer on me than the model. In my car to return tomorrow.
Lessons learned: buy quality, return liberally, and buy for my actual climate and life! To be continued....