Maybe I have one after all—have 145€ of stuff in my cart at Intimissimi, can’t decide what to take out because I neeeeeeeeeeed it, all of it!

ETA. 159 now. Obsessed.

Clothing obsessions actually annoy me. Because I have shopped so much more carefully these last years, if I get obsessed with a certain type of item I will often not find exactly what I am hoping for, and I don’t want to settle. I am thinking of reducing the size further so that there may be more “space” (metaphorically) for wild cards. A recent obsession was navy pants with some subtle pattern or texture, but have given up. Will wear black pants with the navy/black top and sparkly navy boots instead

Allow me to introduce the Madewell Whisper Cotton Rib Crewneck Tee! I'm obsessed because the colors are divine. Not durable but that's OK with me because they're super-affordable.

I have a pair of black Ecco hightops which I wear once or twice a week except in the hottest months. I would love to find a pair of low black sneakers to alternate with them, but can't find anything I like. The Eccos are so sleek, with unadorned aiglets and skinny laces!

Something about the low versions with laces makes them feel orthopedic to my eye. And I find that slip-ons often rub my narrow heels. I have tried a few pairs even so with no luck.

I honestly think I have painted myself into a corner, so in the meantime I bought the Fabulous rainbow sneakers below! They have a lovely cushioned sole and don't rub my heels! Winner winner chicken dinner!

Sometimes making a180 degree turn is the solution.

Gosh, currently obsessed with finding some key wardrobe items after completing a MASSIVE closet clean out that included 7 trash bags full to a local charity and piles and piles of other things to consignment, not to mention 21 pairs of shoes out the door! Now looking for:

Flattering tall off-white or ecru jeans
Flattering olive green bottoms
Non-Stretch tees with longish short sleeves. Also, nice tops in general for going out. Hard to find things that look current but aren’t for teens or on the other end of the spectrum…dowdy
Stylish and super comfy shoes (must pad my heel) that won’t aggravate my plantar fasciitis (I did get some Bzees wedges that work, so I bought them in nude and black)
Replacement “funeral” dress. Nordstrom has just what I want but not in my size, so I am stalking it

It doesn’t help that I am so darn picky about color, fit, and care requirements, but my search continues.

I recently saw an ammonite cuff I'm considering
I wouldn't call anything in fashion an obsession by any stretch, but I've definitely been gravitating to certain things more: linen, olive, light neutrals, vests, longer skirts. My main obsession is the desire for early retirement!

Wide leg elastic waist pants, both full length and knee length. I recently broke my ankle while hiking and am in a cast, and I need pants that will fit over the cast and the big boot that I’ll hopefully be graduating to in 9 days. I currently have three pairs (two knee length - one knit fabric, one linen; one linen full length) and would like to add a few more. The big surprise is that I actually like the silhouette on me (I never thought I would), and will continue to wear them once my ankle heals and I am back in regular shoes.

So many great lists!

Karie- hope your ankle is healed soon

Roberta- good reminder. Sometimes a pivot is just what we need.

@Nadya
That's funny because brown sandals have been a HEWI for me too (at least since I was 'diagnosed' as an Autumn in 2019)!

I see a lot of cognac (orangey brown) & tan ones at retail, but none in a deep chocolate - let alone comfy ones! Ugh, so it continues...