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What are your top three pieces to buy for next season?

Ingunn

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I've started thinking about what to add to my wardrobe for next season. For the first time I think I'm pretty well covered on staples and essentials, so I'm thinking about statement pieces, trends etc to supplement what I already have. My aim is to add only a small selection, three to five pieces. I have a few ideas, but I'm not settled yet, so I'm contemplating another more analytical post to clarify more.

In the meantime: What are your plans?

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Runcarla

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1. Long winter coat - preferably in a bright colour (hoping for mustard yellow )
2. Winter white skirt
3. Suit - jacket and skirt or trousers

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Ingunn

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Carla, we are on the same page! Your pics are wonderful. I Think a new coat would be really great for me, and some winter white, too. I have my eyes on these slacks. I bought a navy suit last season, so I have that for now. Suits are big this season, particularly with trousers, I think.

Neel

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I just collected up a storm from Mango and Zara. Lol! I doubt I could restrict myself to 3!

Sharon

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I have had so much fun planning my Spring/Summer wardrobe. I knew two things at the start:
1.I wanted to incorporate more white and pastels into my look for Spring
2.I wanted to replicate the two silhouettes I really enjoyed last summer -loose, wide leg pants worn with loose button-down shirts, and high-waisted pencil skirts with crop tops. I also wanted to move into shorts for my casual outfits.

I already had a pair of black wide leg pants from last year, but my white pair were worn and pilling. I have numerous loose tops and button-downs. Like you, I have a lot of basics covered.
My list so far (bought or on lay-by)
-pink culottes
-white wide leg pants
-white pencil skirt
-white lace crop top
-black net top
-cream flowy shirt

I actually don't need a lot more than this. I will buy a pair of white pointy toe pumps and a pair of pastel shorts and possibly a brightly coloured dress to make my husband happy, but once I have done that I will have most of my bases covered by items already in my wardrobe. I think that makes three!

I recognised early that I did not need to purchase a whole lot this season, so I have bought some of my new items at a higher quality and price point and hope they will serve me for a number of years.

Ingunn

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Sharon, that sounds so pretty! I adore a more fluid silhouette, and wide legged trousers are so elegant. I want to shift towards fewer but better, too.

Lyn D.

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Possibly full-length white, or even better- off-white straight cut jeans.
These would be to replace my cropped ones that never fitted as I would like but were a key warm-weather piece.

Ingunn

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I have worn my white jeans to death this season, too. I think they are indispensable in my wardrobe, and I try to wear them in all seasons, maybe except for in the coldest part of winter.

Deb

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Oh Runcaria your pics are divine! We are heading toward summer down here in the Southern Hemishere and I'm not needing a whole lot for the new season. Sambag, an Australian design house, has a beautiful pale snake print wrap dress in silk that I have my eye on. I'm scanning my favourite shoe stores websites for their new arrivals and there are so many beauties it is hard to decide. There is an Italian summer bootie which is very unique and an Italian simple, tan, block heeled sandal that may well make their way to my closet. I'll be more than happy with these quality items. I find there are times when some stand out new shoes and/or handbag can refresh the clothes you already own. In saying that, I may be tempted to change my mind once the shops fill up with all the summer gear. A woman has that prerogative doesn't she?

RoseandJoan

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I don't need much but I would like to add;
cream relaxed skinny cords from Hush
a new pair of flats such as these from & Other Stories
a longer length cashmere or lambswool jumper in grey

I'm not craving colour at all right now (aside from forest green leather which is out of budget).

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Gigi

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I would say a pair of cream jeans, a flowy midi skirt EXACTLY like the one Carla posted (I'm in love!), and a v-neck navy sweater.

citygirldc

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Top 5 for me:

1. New winter coat
2. Gray sweater
3. New booties
4. Gray leather jacket
5. Forest green or burgundy anything

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I couldn't think of a thing when I first read the post. And then I saw the suit Carla posted and it reminded me that I have wanted a pant suit for a few years but haven't found the right one. I have gone from grey to navy and back a few times but it is on my list in perpetuity.

Our winters are so long and our summers so short that I find it hard to change focus before the weather starts to change. I have enough coats and boots/booties. I would like to get wider leg pants but worry about the snow and wet with them. Perhaps I am in the same boat as you Ingunn and don't need a lot.

I plan to keep this thread in mind to see if I can be inspired by others' needs and wants.

Ingunn

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DEB, you are so right, that is our prerogative I love the idea of a patterned dress for myself, too. Yours sounds wonderful. New shoes and bags are the best way to update anything in my opinion.

RoseandJoan, I'm thinking about adding a very long cardigan in grey. They are all the craze here right now, which means everybody have one. I also love the idea of cream and white in skirts and pants for winter.

Gigi, I love your list. A navy v-neck is indispensable for me, and I hope the one I have will last at least one more season.

citygirldc, grey is so versatile. I bought a fluid grey cashmere sweater this summer, and I'm in love.

Dianthus, pant suits are so attractive and I adore todays fashion of styling them with sporty footwear and tees. A quick change into a shell and pumps, and the look is something quite different. I have one in black and one in navy, and I would love to have a grey one, too. Or pinstripes!

Suz

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Great question, Ingunn, and I am looking forward to seeing what you end up choosing.

Carla, I LOVE your photos! So inspirational! And those items will look amazing on you!

I've just made some purchases at the NAS sale, including underthings and PJs, and so I don't have many needs for the fall and winter -- at the moment. But I am keeping my eyes open for some upgrades and/ or additional items to round out important capsules. But I can be PPP for all of these.

One actual need is footwear for the gym -- I need outdoor trail runners and some new indoor shoes, although the indoor shoes can wait for a while.
Another is a warm toque or beanie and some new gloves.

Wants that would become part of my core wardrobe include:

A new coat to round out my winter coat capsule. It could be a puffer in a colour, or it could be another wool coat in a different colour and cut. Currently I have 2 wool coats (one warmer and one less warm) and a steel grey puffer. So this is not a necessity. But I'd love to add to the capsule since I wear a winter coat every day for about 6 months.
A pair of refined taupe booties. I still have my Report Marks "Dicker" knockoffs, but they are more a warm weather bootie for me.
A new bag that works with my red coat and my other coats. Not sure what colour or style yet. This is a bit of a HEWI.
A pair of flat equestrienne style boots, possibly not in black. Perhaps in taupe, cognac, grey...I am open on that. Also a HEWI.

Wants that are in the "fun to have" category to add a bit of spice and variety:

A new patterned topper from Zara or similar -- something different and a bit trendy.
Culottes? I will try them.
Whatever other inexpensive trend that catches my fancy and perhaps works well with the rest of the closet.

Janet

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I like how thoughtful you all are being about your additions! I'm such an emotional/impulse shopper that you never know what I'll find and when... But I did get some great things before Austerity August that I'm anxious to wear when the temps drop. I'm quite set on "needs" other than a new silver belt to replace my old, falling-apart one, and another sports bra.

However, I'm pretty besotted with the red version of the Matisse Nugent booties that Angie and I already have in animal print, as my preference for shoe heels is getting a little lower. I have tall dark red boots with 3+" heels, and I'm just not feeling those heel heights as much these days. The booties will serve a completely different purpose and work well with the bootcut jeans I'd like to wear again this fall and winter.

I would also like to add something in forest green while the color is trending -- I had some old items in that color that no longer fit my style (fitted tee), so I'll be keeping an eye open for that.

I am also open to finding one more handbag in a beautiful rich fall-winter color, but I'm prepared to be really, really picky about that -- it needs to be love. I have enough of a bag collection that its not a necessity.

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Nicole D

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I want the red coat from Vince! But otherwise, my goal will be to SYC as long as possible. Maybe even til Christmas. See my post on closet culture shock.
I will enjoy watching others reach their fall closet goals!

always trying

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Not much this season. already bought black low heel booties, and for fall or until cold weather black 3 inch heel caged sandals.

will be shopping for tall brown boots, maybe a sweat shirt or two, black relaxed skinny jeans, and checking out wide leg pants of some sort.

Angie

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Here are my thoughts on the subject:

http://youlookfab.com/2014/06/.....fall-2014/

retailgirl

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I bought a new coat last year, which replaced a black pea coat I bought in 1997! ( which I am keeping for really bad weather days because it's so warm). So I don't need that, I have plenty of shoes, don't need them. But: every year I do like to get at least one nice jacket and there's one on line at brooks brothers that I love, ( sorry, don't know how to do the link thing) but it's a grey houndstooth almost equestrian looking tailored jacket. But I'll wait until their friends and family or wardrobe sale in September. And, if I come across any nice glen plaid or black watch plaid pants, I'll get those. All my pants are solid and I'd like something in a pattern. That's all!

Transcona Shannon

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I am hoping to add a winter weight dress with sleeves in a dark red/burgundy shade and a pair of oxfords in either black or ink.

JAileen

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Sorry, I have four:

Nice grey pants
Grey crossbody bag
Highly elusive grey western boots
Dressy blouses (I need one before next weekend!)

Tanya

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I am lusting after the plaid Smythe jacket and Helmut Lang tuxedo jacket, but those are waay out of my budget so unless they go on significant sale that is not happening.
I don't really need anything, so it is more about wants, refreshers, and occasional inexpensive trendy piece.
The three pieces I would like to add for sure are a plaid sweater, a cashmere sweater in radiant orchid and black woven wool track pants if I manage to find them.
I am generally interested in adding knitwear, tops with new funnel necks, dark red and cognac booties, and perhaps a new puffer in color, as I have a black one.

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UmmLila (Lisa)

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No rush on either of these, but light grey wool pants and a white jacket (maybe tuxedo style)

Mo

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I've had these listed for many, many months when I first assembled my year's shopping list.

bright colored wool coat (peacoat? car coat?)
mixed media anorak/military jacket preferably with leather sleeves
asymmetrical sweater, maybe sheer striped

I might not get these this year. It may be Jan or Feb or even fall of 2015 depending on my job situation when we move back home. I have several winter coats and sweaters and jackets waiting for me. I can do without them, so it'll be fine if I don't. I just want them.

Jen W

I've just finished updating my early fall/indian summer wardrobe. I've been wardrobe building since last fall and I'm so excited to have some pieces already in the wardrobe to work with! I can't wait to get to the place where I can focus on a few statement pieces each season. Looking forward to seeing your choices Ingunn! I am on the lookout for a few items to beef up my late fall wardrobe.
1. A navy or grey casual jacket, preferably a bomber style that fits my longer torso.
2. A cool weather dress in grey in a cozy fabrication sans wool.
3. A large and luscious burgundy scarf.
4. Something in forest green since it would help some of my early fall/Indian summer pieces transition to color weather and it's a color I've been waiting for!

shedev

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Outerwear coat, asymmetric sweater, black tall boots.

Joy

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I filled most of my wants at NAS...new coat and riding boots. I will probably need a new, fluid fit cashmere sweater or two to replace more fitted ones. I'd like a lux sweatshirt to wear with silk track pants and maybe something oatmeal colored. I wonder how an oatmeal out ensemble would look in place of white-out

Suzanne (ambergreen)

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Other than a couple of pairs of Fluevogs I don't actually need but will acquire anyway...my main 3 fall-season wardrobe update goals are:

Get to the darned seamstress to have some things altered already!
There is a gorgeous deep brownish-gold color I love that's rarely available, but it's popped up a little and I might be able to find a suitable sweater or other top in it this season.
I'm open to dark greens should something nice show up.

Mainly though I plan to SYC for now (other than any gems that get discovered in Seattle).

@Tanya -- another blast from the 80s past, those plaid sweaters! I had a black-and-white one from Kenzo that I LOVED...and Mom promptly put the 100% wool item right through the wash. Can you say shrunken and thickly felted?

I need to go find that wardrobe-tragedy whine I posted a while back and add that to the list.

(ETA: I should also have on my fall-update list--a decent haircut! Heh. But then it's 4 things. :))

E

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The only need I'll have is if I move up north, I'll need a pair of snow-appropriate boots (I'm thinking LL Bean duck boots, because I love lace up ankle boots & they have a light navy version this year, but I might need something even more gear-ish).

So, reserving one slot for footwear (if I don't move, I'll add another pair anyway, just without as many weather constraints), my top 2 wants are probably dresses: I'd love to find a tropical wool sleeveless fit & flare grey dress I could wear pinafore-style over long sleeve tops (this has been on my want list for years) and a long sleeve fit & flare winter dress (either flannel or wool or something cosy like that) in any colour or neutral that flatters me. My style preferences and reliance on secondhand shopping pretty much rule out immediately adding new trends, but I love forest/pine green, so I hope that one trickles into thrift stores soon (I've been looking for something in that colour for years w/o success).

I'll look forward to seeing what you end up adding!

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