He he Laura, you have stated that those are holes, so just might be a fellow scientist too

I would loove to go shopping together! Since that will probably not happen in reality, at least we can do it via YLF. I plan to find the jeans first and build the rest based on them.

More holes than I'd like. I suppose I don't really NEEEEEEEED any of these except the top one, though without them I feel my style won't progress to where I want it.

- A party capsule (pretty much missing everything except shoes)
- Dark gray or charcoal cigarette/slim-straight jeans
- Sun dresses/skirts (summer clothing in general is lacking, though we don't get a lot of summer weather)
- A couple tunics or short dresses to wear with skinnies/leggings
- Modern cut blazer (all mine are vintage 80s )
- Updated handbag collection!

Oh goodness, my fall/winter wardrobe IS a hole at this point! Just to get through the winter I need to reorder a new size in a coat, buy some winter boots, a scarf or two, a good hat, a couple of layering t's, a button down, and one or two sweaters. I have one tunic/dress that is really a winter item, but I don't have the skinnies or boots to wear under it, although I have an orphan scarf that only goes with it.

For spring/summer I have three pieces languishing in my closet that I can't wear because two need tops and shoes, one needs a jacket and shoes. I will need some new t's and lightweight or short-sleeve layering pieces like cotton blouses and sleeveless items.

Shoes are my constant battle. I definitely need some sneakers that can be worn with casual skirts, shorts, and jeans. I need a new pair of sandals that can be worn with skirts. I need new cowboy boots, and I am thinking something interesting this time around. I also need some gear boots and new swimsuits.

My biggest hole at the moment is closed shoes or ankle boots which I can wear under shorter hemmed work dress pants and jeans. I only have one pair of low closed shoes/boots and they're tan, so they look weird with black outfits. Today I actually considered changing into ballet flats once I got to work. So I'd like a black or grey pair of ankle boots or loafers.

Another hole is bootcut jeans nice enough for work. I have two pairs, but one doesn't fit right and the other is now too faded.

I am hoping to define these through SYC! Interesting to see all of your answers and contemplate the hole vs. want conundrum.

In terms of actual holes, I keep wanting a longsleeved black cardigan, and seem to have mislaid the one I own. Being summer here, I am feeling the lack of swimwear coverups.

For winter, I have a hole in that I have nothing to wear with skirts and dresses apart from heeled black boots. So some new pumps or maryjanes are on the list for winter. Also a non denin, non- pleather casual jacket or blazer (I don't own any).

I'd love a new wool coat too, but that'd count as a want, since I own one already. But it isn't all that stylish and is 6 years old now, so I think that justifies replacement!

Thank you for contemplating the issue, ladies! Yes, Tanya, a precise definition is in order. Another way to think if it (and why SYC helps so much) is if you are constantly putting outfits together from your closet and thinking, if I only had item X... Or as Anne says, you really feel the lack of something. That's how I found my holes. Anne, I do think replacing an older item that gets a lot of wear counts too.

My list includes
a solid scarf (like Lisa and I started another thread on this)
versatile dressy structured clutch
versatile dressy pumps
faded straight leg jeans-- dark washes just don't work on a dusty playground, I can wear fashion sneakers with them and the hems are more manageable than bootcuts.

And that's it. Everything else would be a want.
It sounds like a lot of people need some basic pumps, various kinds of boots and knitwear.

8 hour heels have been a consistent hole for the past several years of my life. I'm hoping to correct that this year, but not optimistic.

My other huge, gaping hole is sleeved dresses. I like layering but some days I just want ease and simplicity, especially when I'm strapped for time in the morning.