Wardrobe Basics Review

Style Fan

I will spare you the pictures of my drawers. I am in the middle of packing for a 2 month trip. Usually, I am the neat and tidy type but everything is all over the place right now.

Swimming Suits
I have several two piece swimming suits and have no need for more. I am very happy with this capsule. I don't have a cover up and use a denim shirt.

Yoga and Work out Gear
I have everything I need. I will need a pair of Yoga leggings soon and I will keep my eye out for those.

Tanks and Camis
I bought several last year to replace the ones that had worn out. They work fine for my purposes. I don't wear them that much.

Thermals
Need. Wish I didn't.

Socks
I stocked up last year and I am in good shape.

Undies
I usually buy lots in Florida but now I have so many I think I will pass this year.

Bras
I need at least one nude T-shirt bra.

Shopping List
One nude T-shirt Bra

5 years ago

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Joy

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Excellent planning. I am thinking that I really don't need any more of anything. The city library collects warm accessories, including socks, for the homeless. I have a bag of things to donate.

5 years ago

Helena

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Lol and I feel your pain on the thermals *high five*

5 years ago

Sal

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Nice work and good luck with the packing!!

5 years ago

Style Fan

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Joy, great idea to find a place to donate the basics.
TG, the icy cold continues and my thermals are getting a workout. Our front door lock froze. Apparently, a common thing up here. Brrrr.
Sal, thank you! I am enjoying the packing. It gets easier each year.

5 years ago

kerry

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Ha! re: need for thermals and wish you didn’t!

You have such a tight and perfect-for-you wardrobe. It seems you are careful about items you add. I’m trying to be better about this. What is your average churn? Do you ever get bored with your clothes? If so, how do you handle it?

5 years ago

Anonymous

At least you get to escape the cold for 2 months I recommend Athleta for the leggings, the ones I got are completely opaque, unlike many others!

5 years ago

SarahD8

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Nice work! Love the realization that you may *not* need to stock up per your usual routine. It’s easy to get on autopilot and then over-stock.

Have a wonderful trip!

5 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

WELL DONE. You did great. Do you need another set of thermals? Uniqlo is best.

5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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I've never found a way to formally donate this kind of thing, no matter how lightly used and spotless they are. People in Tampa don't necessarily have warm clothes--they just shiver for a few days or couple weeks every winter, and temps rarely get into the 40s. Low 60s is considered cold. So when it got that chilly, I'd pack up whatever warm stuff my son had grown out of, along with socks and undies of the same size, and give them either to the homeless guy I kinda sorta was getting to know until they chased him away from that spot and took his tent, or to someone collecting money along the side of the road who said they could use clothes in that size. I never saw any kid wearing my son's old stuff, but the thank yous I occasionally got, or the guy saying he was certain his neighbor's kids (plural!) could use the stuff, make me think it was at least as well used as if I'd donated it through the usual channels.

5 years ago

Style Fan

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Kerry, my wardrobe churn is pretty low these days. I buy about 20 to 25 pieces a year and most of them are successes. Because I am retired (mostly) my need for clothing is not what it once was. I have found a few outfit formulas that work for me and I stick to them. It took me a long time to get to this place.
Suntiger, I am looking forward to escaping the cold. I have heard lots of good things about Athleta. I will check them out.
Thank you, Sarah!
Angie, I am going to wait until next year to buy thermals. Only a week left here in the arctic freeze.
FT, it is hard to find the right place to donate items.

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