The time has come...to substitute one by one

I always wondered when do we get to the stage when you use Angie's rule of one in, one out and I always thought that this would be the time when I had a fabulous wardrobe to begin with.
However in the past week I have been going trough DD, DH and my wardrobe changing it to spring/ summer appropriate clothes and realized that the amount of clothes I hav for the season are enough.
As I've stated before I like to have a smallish wardrobe that I can mix and match , and the numbers are good,there are just some things that need replacement .And I have a list to shop with ( insert big smile here).
My substitutions have basically to do with upgrading my summer wardrobe to better and more breathable materials for our hot summers and don't need camis underneath, and some items that look old and had too much wear.
For the ones of you that might be curious it is as follows

-substitute 1 dressier top for another one of good quality, I still don't know which one is out but there are a couple of just ok tops in this situation.

- substitute 2 dresses that are not in thir best shape anymore.

-substitute a summer skirt for a white one.

- buy 2 /3 cotton t-shirts to substitute the ones that are shapeless and stained.

I will probably will have to buy a dress for a wedding in July that is not a substitution but that's about it.

I will post the 'off you go' in the forum.I would love your help preventing me from mistakes.

Sorry for the lengthy post, just wanted to share.Than you for looking.

13 years ago

cheryl

Veteran

Celia, how wonderful that you are happy and content with what you have in your wardrobe. I think it's great that you have your list in hand and are ready to replace those few worn items. That should keep the buying itch from getting too bad and will freshen up your wardrobe with new, but necessary items.

Suz

(website)

Celia, congratulations to getting to this point! I am still not there; I figure another year on YLF and I should be there for all seasons. I can tell I am getting much closer to this nirvana!

Let me know if you find any great summer dresses, okay? I am on the hunt for some casual ones that are not too bare.

celia

I realize this sounds more illuminated than I am at the moment.I still don't have a fab wardrobe, just a good number of pieces to work with.
And I already bought various things this spring so it is not like I am being very thrifty.
What really makes me happy is to have a list, although like to shop and browse the amount of choices available was beginning to be a bit overwhelming for me.
Hopefully I can get my winter wardrobe on track also.

Suz, I will tell if I find some, please share your finds also.not really casual but something I am considering is this one:
http://www.jacob.ca/watercolor-print-dress-1

rae

Celia, I had been wondering about one in one out as well. The seasonal switch seems like a great time to do the evaluation for this... will have to remember when Fall comes around.

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