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Too Much Fabulousness??

lyn*

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Dear YLF,

I have a problem. My closet is bursting with things that I love. I feel I am not giving them the airtime they deserve. When I was on call last night, I came up with a few solutions

a) Should I increase my standards of pickiness so that some of these things get purged?
b) Should I change multiple outfits a day?
c) Should I rotate things by month?
d) Should I go on a buying hiatus to re-evaluate my priorities?

I realize that I should not have let things get to this stage, but I am bad *sigh*

I would love to hear your insights to combat this phenomenon!

Much love,
Lyn

ETA: My last 10 purchases that I've decided to keep

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catgirl

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You should change outfits twice a day! Glad to se you lyn - am missing your posts.

bj1111

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no such thing as too much fabulousness...of course if you feel that you just can't get to wear all that fabulosity in a timely fashion, then a new strategy is a must.

perhaps a gentle purge at this point would not be amiss. nothing permanent, just segregate the lesser lights to a bag. re-evaluate after a few weeks to see if you missed any of the pieces enough to re-introduce it to the group.

Suz

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Hey....didn't you just DO a major purge? And end up with only 50-some items of clothing? What happened? Did you go on a buying spree?

I think Bj gives good advice, though. You could set a few things aside to reconsider. If you start missing them then you know you need them back in the closet.

Whatever you do, do not purge your bicycle sweater. Please!

Janet

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I am having a similar but not unpleasant issue. I look in my closet and there are lots of fab options I'm anxious to wear, but I can only choose one outfit a day! I've been breaking in some of my fall purchases that have been waiting for cooler weather, but there are still some new things I have yet to debut. I'm wondering if a gentle purge like bj suggested is in order for me too.

lyn*

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Oh Suz, I did have a major purge when I moved for residency - then I realized I needed a whole different style of clothes for work than I thought I needed (translate: I can sleep in them and they still look good!)

We also have this bad habit; where our call shifts are terrible, so we get paid extra for them ($110 to $170); and we typically use that money to spend on things to make ourselves feel better (lol). So it's been a little wee bit crazy.

I posted my last 10 purchases; also known as the month in which I realized I needed:
1. A big bag
2. Dresses with sleeves
3. A fall jacket
4. A puffer

The rest are just for fun.

@ BJ - that's a great idea! I should do a gentle purge. I remember there is a dress that made me itchy last time I wore it. :p

@ Janet - isn't it a marvelous problem to have?

@ Alaskagirl - that's one of the reasons I hate being on call! One fab outfit for 26 hrs when I could have worn two for 10 hrs each. Humph.

Suz

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Ah! That makes sense.

Well, if it is any comfort, I really like your new purchases. The bags are both fab, the puffer coat is gorgeous (what IS it, by the way?), the trench must look spectacular on you, every girl who doesn't have a one year old baby needs a statement necklace, and those dresses look perfectly Lyn-worthy!

ritu

I love dress in #3, look fabulous.

anne

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Lovely things. particularly 3, 4 5 and 8. I think option d might be in order!

Caro in Oz

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Change twice a day & if anything you wear doesn't feel like a 10 or up then purge it. It is a great problem to have.

bj1111

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puffer love!

the dresses scream "lyn*"...you have great style fidelity. sometimes, this can lead to buying the "same" item over and over again. so i wonder if some of the dresses may be duplicating others in your closet in cut or style or feel? they are wonderful dresses as are the ones in your current closet, but that may be a starting point, no?

rae

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I like the idea of a soft purge. As you continue working, you might discover more reasons to purge that aren't apparent even now. You can set things aside that feel off when you wear them and figure out what's up.

lyn*

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My killer puffer is a Soia & Kyo jacket I found at Winners. It was almost $200; but it seemed warm and I liked that it had two separate zippers - one was a 'short' underjacket that you could keep zipped up for when you are driving, and there is the long length for when you're not sitting as much - great for someone like me with a walking part of the commute and a riding part

Bluefly used to have the same jacket ($190; Reg $345); but they are currently sold out - http://www.bluefly.com/Soia---.....detail.fly

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I have also found that I love fit-and-flare with prints ... and this is causing me some problems; as I find prints that I like (cars, cats, birds, etc) are quite distracting for me while I work; so I have been trying to find things that are more of a solid colour or a simple pattern (dots, stripes).

I find a lot of people at work comment about what I wear ... in sort of a backhand-ish way. As in, "I am wearing scrubs when I am overnight so I am more comfortable. You shouldn't wear a dress." I find it's my way of rebelling against the system - haha; punk rebel me! Just wait until I dye my hair pink.

bj1111

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ah, that explains the dresses. pox on backhanded comments.

a very sincere "really?" sometimes helps. tee hee.

Ingunn

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You have great style! I see no problems with this at all:)

goldenpig

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I say keep and wear it all, fabulous Lyn!
Love everything you picked, esp the Fossil bag, red trench, and statement necklace!

lyn*

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@ Natalie - tee hee; which Fossil bag? *BIG WINK*

Deborah

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Lyn so good to see you:) Perhaps a gentle purge is in order. I would be reassessing what's in my closet and considering the future of anything you rate less than a 9:)

soobee

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b) Multiple outfits

What a wonderful "problem"! I would agree that you shouldn't keep anything under a 9. Love, love, love all your purchases, especially that first bag - gorgeous.

krishnidoux

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All of your solutions are good!

I would purge: but instead of throwing away, I would store away, and rotate every month like you suggested. However, I wouldn't change the whole closet every month, only re-evaluate which items get to go in the closet and which go to storage. That way you can explore your items and their possibilities.

Or you could be very minimalist, challenge yourself and allow yourself only say, 3 bottoms, 2 dresses and 5 tops a week. Then try your best to make the most out of these and change articles after a week. You could allow yourself to go fish for a different top or bottom mid-week is you have a special inspiration, after all you don't want to be masochistic.

You can take things out of your closet and throw them together on your bed for new unexpected pairings. Then chose the rest of the items according to this new "direction" for a week.

Or you can sort your items by colour. Sometimes this is very inspiring and reminds us to wear items we had forgotten about. Some colours match really well, but until we put it side by side we don't know, for example turquoise and navy, pink and orange etc. This way you get to use more of your wardrobe.

Sorting your clothes will also be useful to determine if you have repeat and if you tend to be a serial buyer of one specific item.

unfrumped

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If you feel you aren't able to enjoy all your clothing then maybe small redirects are in order. Did you see goldenpig's similar ( but not exactly) post?

Along with bj-- do you have more " depth" in one item or capsule than you can use? Buy to replace and not add in those categories? Identify the top 90% ?Spend the same amount of $$ on fewer items, or start adding some $ each month to a wardrobe savings account. You may be well- dressed now, but never underestimate how career and lifestyle changes may have you reevaluating what's fab a few years from now.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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The beauty about clothing (other than the intrinsic) is that it does not feel neglected if left for a month without use. If you love them all, keep them all. Perhaps a better solution than discarding loved items, is to plan around them to ensure they don't get crowded out in the next few months.

It was nice to see you again. Love the first bag and the blue dress.

FloridaLady46

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Hmmm, anxious to know what you decide. I too have a "love" and not enough places to wear them. I'm leaning towards keeping it all, rotating every month, keeping the out of rotation items out of sight if possible. See how much you really miss them. It is possible that some will become a distant memory.

I have found the purge will usually happen on its own, no sense to forcing it if you are not ready.

Jjsloane

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I think you've chosen great items. If you feel you have the space for them, I say a combination of b, c and d. It is not a bad problem to have and you'd not want to have purge regrets. I'd try to wear each item to road test it and if you find a flaw (like scratchiness) then put it in your gentle purge area. Otherwise enjoy your options!

Suz

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Ah! I have been scouring Winners for just such a find. I love my current puffer coat but it is more casual; I'd adore having an option like this that can go a bit dressier. Plus the colour is great!

Glory

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Love your selections and enjoy them and all your other fab items. I would keep them all and rotate according to your heart. And - a poison ear to those comments! I really dislike that people feel so free to judge - likely they are coveting your enviable selections

TraceyLiz65

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I just decided to go on a buying hiatus and take some time to really play with what I currently own and evaluate my next step to purge some....

Anonymous

OMG that first Fossil bag is just gorgeous! I think you need to pack a second outfit for each 26 hour shift. Won't the scrubs-wearing residents to have something to say when you sail in with your garment bag?!

lyn*

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@ ClearlyClaire - I am literally laughing. Out loud. I can't wait. I so am going to do this tomorrow when I'm on call. They always comment on my large "call bag" - "Oh, this is my post-call outfit."

Haha. Tee hee. *snort*

Transcona Shannon

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Yay lyn - I've missed you!

How wonderful to love everything in your closet! However, I would just go on a shopping hiatus for a while, maybe challenge yourself to wear everything once before even considering buying something new, see what items really work for you and then re-evaluate.

Your new stuff looks fab!

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