I have been in a great place with my wardrobe all summer. Lots of happy repeats, lots of new combinations, and new pieces fitting in brilliantly - white crops, black crops, black sandals, black knit tank - all very successful. I have had very few days where I have not known what to wear, and have been to lots of occasions where I have felt like I have "nailed it".

But the smug satisfaction is coming to an end...

In March and April traditionally here the days are warm and the evenings are cool. It is usually lovely weather - but it can be erratic (we live on a big island!!) And while I have been happy that I have shopped minimally for two years, as I reflect back I realise that I have removed/edited a lot of winter pieces and not added many more back in, to the extent I actually have a very minimal winter closet. For example ( looking at winter here, some being trans-seasonal pieces excluding evening wear)

Sweaters - four, only one purchased 2015, rest all older
Knit tunic - one
Leather jackets - two
Other jackets - three
Blouses/shirts - three, all three quarter sleeve or shorter
Tunics/tees/dressy tees - 10-15 approx
Coats/jackets - one wool, one puffer, one ski jacket, one raincoat, one casual anorak/parka
Winter cardigan - none
Long sleeve layering tee - one
Ponte leggings - one

Jeans - five, of varying colours and shapes but no bootleg/flare/cropped straight or cropped flares

Winter skirt - two-three (two trans-seasonal), all four years old or more
Other winter trousers/pants - one, ankle crops

I also have a couple of summer dresses that can be worn on many autumn or winter days but not all. I also have some black crop pants that will be worn from now until May. Summer tees and tunic tops can be worn with a leather jacket again until May. June to August can be pretty chilly and true winter clothes are needed.

My footwear is in better shape
Ankle boots - three
Sneakers - three
Flat shoes - two (both new, one gold and one cognac)
Tall boots - one, on last legs

I struggle with winter pieces - the colours, shapes in the most part do not appeal.

Last year I wanted to get a long cardigan but they were all grey and black and I could not face adding more (I love black but blonde hair and black knits can be a bad combination in winter).

And they are expensive. I can see that this year I will want to purchase more to get my base up to a decent level. Being realistic the shopping list is...

Layering tees - two
Sweaters - one
Long winter cardigan - one
Current jeans - at least one
Pants/trousers - one
Dressy coat - one
Winter dress - one
Boots/trendy piece - one
Party piece - one

I am trying to keep a minimal current sleek day wardrobe with a lot of repeats. I like to have a few fun glamourous evening pieces. And I need a bit more winter gear too - some new loose yoga pants, a hoodie etc.

Suddenly I can see that my shopping list is quite long, and pretty expensive.. (coat, jeans, dress, boots.....)

It feels a bit daunting to buy this many pieces in one season, but I can see how the situation has developed.

What would you prioritise here, and do you think I am being realistic?

(and kudos if you got the GOT reference)....