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What's Hanging in your Closet with Tags Still On?

Deborah

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Hi Ladies,

I was thinking the other day how pleased I am with how I have been shopping over the past year and what good choices i have made ...of course pride comes before a fall .... As I then remembered there were a few things hanging in up closet unworn with tags on. Hmmmm!

I do sometimes buy things out of season so that's one explanation.

I have the following items with tags still on below:

The jacket (Finds) and navy pants were purchased to wear together. Bought them in Jan/Feb when it was too warm to wear them but both are yet to be worn. The jacket is a wild card but I still feel confident I can get it into rotation. I have put it on a few times but then changed:(

How about you? Anyone else with items yet to be worn, and why?

xxxDeborah

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anne

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Nothing! But then I've barely shopped since November. Must get started with the winter shopping.

deb

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Nothing, I am wearing all new purchases.

Deborah

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LOL... just me then:)

Adelfa

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I have a suit that's unworn. Black I think. I bought it when I wanted to be ready to interview at a moment's notice, which is not the mode I'm in now. I think I may have ripped the tags off when I got the pants and sleeves hemmed, though.

bella

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I have a pair of jean shorts that I bought on sale to replace a pair from last summer, which I suspect will be way too big this year. - unworn because it's not yet warm enough for shorts.
It rests folded in the company of a pair of bootleg jeans - unworn because I still need to get them hemmed.
I also want to take a pair of white cotton pants and a red skirt to the tailor's - I have only worn and washed them once to make sure that they wouldn't shrink or stretch before any alterations.

rachylou

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I bought this week a fringed tweedy tank/vest from Target off the 50% off rack. Tomorrow starts my weekend, so maybe I can wear it Sunday. But I may need a tee to wear under it - one that won't go to the bakery. I also bought some blue men's oxfords. They felt ok when I got them, but now I'm not sure if they really will work for my problem feet. Plus they're blue...the black looked too mannish. On the other hand, even my socks are causing me some pain, so I don't know what to do at all.

Summer

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Not just you, Deb!
Currently, I have a pair of jeggings - new territory for me - which I bought to wear with a long tunic, also not yet worn. Plus, I have a silver clutch waiting for its first outing.
I like all these items, and I'm sure I will be wearing them before too long, but I'm keeping the tags on until the last minute just in case.

Bijou

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No not just you - I am a bad culprit for this which is a bit because I buy for the season ahead but also buying things that I love but are too dressy for my current lifestyle. I have a light weight puffer jacket that I bought for winter, it is not yet cold enough, this is quite casual, so I see that it will get worn soon as the weather is cooling. I have ordered a JCrew linen jacket that I will wear come spring and summer. It will be about 4 months before I can wear it and that is fine. I will enjoy looking forward to wearing what I hope will be a wardrobe workhorse. Six months ago I bought a coat and dress from the northern hemisphere autumn/winter collections and have loved wearing these items, so buying ahead works for me.

The thing that makes me feel guilty - I have a special occasion dress that I bought for summer and did not wear. I love it, so I could have worn it for Christmas, New Year and summer birthday parties....but I didn't. I intend to remedy this next summer and not make any similar purchases.

Rabbit's post about trying to get 30 wears out of items hit a chord with me, some items I get there with flying colours, but other are a dismal failure. I don't really need to track actual wears per item to know the culprits that are under 10 wears. I am trying to be mindful of that milestone and enjoy the items that I love and not save them for some special occasion that never eventuates.

dakotacheryl

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Nothing with tags still on, but several unworn items. I tend to buy many of my Eileen Fisher items off eBay and have several pieces for warm temps if they ever get here (still have snow on the ground). I've also bought some casual capris waiting for warm temps.

And this past week, I bought a long warm grey wool EF cardigan at Macy's during their F&F sale that I may not get to wear before the temps change as it really seems like a Fall/Winter piece to me, regardless of the temp outside.

Brooklyn

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Well I will make you feel much better Deb. I have heaps of things I have not worn yet. See finds below. All purchased in the last 6 to 8 months. And all unworn because it is not cold enough to wear them yet. It was 27 today. I have not put my shorts away! I purchase out of season if I like something enough and the price is right. And I don't feel too bad because I am looking forward to wearing them and I don't have any summer clothing that is unworn. In fact some of my summer things will have to be replaced in the spring because they are worn out. But I think this tells me that I favour winter shopping over summer shopping and I probably should be going the other way.

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Style Fan

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I have several items. I am slowly putting them in the donation bag. I have a gorgeous top from Save the Queen that I bought on sale. Great colours, great fit but I never wear anything that body con. I bought a cocktail dress that was really beyond my comfort level. Out it goes.
I also have a few tops that are black. I am not comfortable wearing black. Too bad we didn't live closer. We could do a clothing exchange.

I love that jacket. The colours are perfect for me. They look warm. Maybe that is the issue for you.

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Helen11

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Hmmm. A denim dress, bought well ahead for winter, tags off, but not yet worn. Black wrap jersey pants - tags off when I thought I was going to wear them last night, but still not happy with my choice of tops. Black leggings (the tag says pants!) with pleather front, and khaki skinny jeans. Pretty sure I will wear the leggings under my 2 tunics, not sure if skinny jeans are for me.

And there is a jumper (sweater) that I bought on clearance in summer, in the winter boxes. Too hot to unpack those yet.

Two pairs of running socks, bought on Thursday with my new running shoes. I have worn the shoes though!

Amanda

A leather mini skirt I bought 3 days ago.

El Cee

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Don't feel bad Deb. I have a few pieces in my closet that have not yet been worn that were purchased a while back. Three are dresses (part of a special events capsule). Dress shopping is a nightmare for me, so I try to shop ahead for these pieces… and they may not get worn right away. I also have a few items that were purchased at the end of last summer (on clearance) that will not be worn for another month or so… three pairs of shorts, a couple of tops, a pair of sandals. I have also picked up a few new pairs of cropped jeans and denim culottes for Spring/Summer several weeks ago-- the weather turned cold and I have yet to wear them.

Elizabeth P

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I have a few summer things, but they don't count, because we are nowhere near summer yet... including the black Motto tank top you helped me size. Some sandals, tank tops, skorts...

I do have a pair of pleather front leggings. I bought them before I found the Danier real leather ones, which I like a lot more. I have one or two things that the pleather ones would look nice with, but they didn't get worn this year. Not sure if I'll pass them on, or give them another shot at being worn next year.

The EF uber-dropped crotch harems

And a big pile of tee's from Costco that I have picked up over the years "because you always need new tees for the summer". Well, I don't like this style of tee anymore. So I'm going to see if I can return them (somebody told me I might be able to, but I'm not holding my breath) otherwise they are all going to a shelter.

Anonymous

Wow Brooklyn -- those items are gorgeous!!!!! Just gorgeous.

And Deborah -- you are not alone in having clothes in your closet with tags on. Whether people admit to it or not, a lot of us are guilty of it. I know many individuals in real life that have a large number of clothes with tags (they do not participate in YLF and buy indiscriminately, with no plan whatsoever).

At this exact time, I do not have any clothes with tags on them. But you caught me between season switch out. A lot of clothes have been cleaned and put into storage. Other clothes are transitioning back in my working closet. I don't normally buy a lot during the transition because I am just starting to establish what I need.

BrieN

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I have 6 items unworn.
The most notorious is a skirt. It is lovely and yet sits unworn for the last 18 months. I have the top and sweater to wear with it. but I am missing the shoes, which in my mind are pumps or boots. But now that I am an organized YLFer I have a running list of items needed and will fill this hole in the fall.

I have 2 items to take to the seamstress, but have procrastinated doing so. I did get some flares to the tailor this past week.

A skirt I bought for next season.

The white sandals still stand unworn. I fear I am saving them "for good"

One pair of old navy chinos that likely will go to goodwill still in the plastic pouch. I have the same pair in blue as I thought they were so great I bought two. Ha! They bag out so badly that I'm wearing clown pants by the end of the day. I actually said "what am I wearing??" the other day as the blue pair were sliding off and DH said, relieved, I don't know. I didn't want to say anything because you've been doing all this fashion stuff. We got a good laugh out of it.

Runs With Scissors

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I have a fair few unworn items in my closet -- both purchased and things I made! For me, it is a symptom of my the stress in my life currently. I do love the new items, but have been reaching for the tried-and-true because I'm already overwhelmed. Nothing worse than facing an already-stressful day with an outfit that you don't feel quite right in, know what I mean? Such a small risk in the scheme of things, but at the moment it feels unacceptable.

I have a tendency to "save for best", too -- and in that includes waiting until I feel I can take the time to enjoy the new item. And I know that in the past, I do usually get around to incorporating the new items, even if it's not until the next time the appropriate season rolls around.

Bonnie

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I had tried the skirt on in the store and liked it, so when it went on sale online at a deep discount (no returns) I snapped it up. That was six months ago and I haven't worn it. I just can't figure out how to style it.

About a year ago, I saw an Angie post where she was wearing a tuxedo shirt and fell in love with the look. I bought one online from Brooks Brothers and it is beautiful, but I just can't carry it off. That's when I figured out that my shape doesn't always work with Angie's gorgeous outfits.

The SA and DH both urged me to purchase this jeans jacket. I've never worn it and have tried it with everything I own. I'm thinking that I need to find the right dress to wear it with.

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Peri

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A fantasy life black lace dress bought two years ago...the fantasy didn't happen. Well, I had stalked it until it went on sale for around $60, so not too bad. But here's bad...I've gained a few in the last 2 years and don't like the way the dress looks anymore. So yeah, mistake. I will probably consign it with the tags still on.

Also, a pair of shorts bought last summer. I don't wear shorts. But the reasoning was...if I had a good pair I might wear them, right? I should have shorts. Everyone needs a pair of shorts. Guess not! I think I will give them this summer before I give up.

jill58

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Oh yes. I have a long blue summer jacket from J.Jill that I bought at an outlet, for practically nothing, fortunately. It looks great--it's flattering--but it's just not me--also a velvet vest (also from J.Jill). When would I ever wear a velvet vest? As Peri said, in a "fantasy life." I have absolutely no interest in velvet at this point but over time I seem to have accumulated quite a few items that were meant for some sort of velvet-wearing life--a shirt, a skirt---all unworn. Time to get rid of them.

More recently I bought a blue DKNY handbag with gold hardware which still has the tags on it. I like the purse but have a feeling it's a bit outside of my style -- also, the gold hardware -- I always wear silver. So it sits....

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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4 items: 3 summer tops and 1 summer pant. I'm planning to wear one of the tops tomorrow, since the forecast is for warm weather. I hope the others will get a bit of wear this summer, too. One of them may be a challenge, because I don't want to cover it up with a topper, and the sleeves are elbow-length. (A couple of the items are in Finds below.)

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Elly

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A blouse-- I have the 3/4 sleeve version and wore it fairly frequently for gallery-type events. I bought the cap-sleeve version at NAS last year and have had a couple opportunities to wear it, but haven't.

I also have some items that I've worn a handful of times that I thought would be much more useful than they are. Most aren't a year old yet, so I guess their utility might still be proven. Mostly fairly plain light sweaters that I thought I'd lay under or over, but are a little too simple to wear alone and not quite the right weight or length the layer with in AZ.

I also have some much-loved favorites that get worn less in my new climate but hopefully will serve me well on many trips home for years in the future.

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I have nothing actually - I consider my purchases really well and if I notice I haven't used a piece of clothing, I will take it to flea market for charity.

Gail

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Hmm off the top of my head without even looking I have a few items:
Vince silk shift dress from last summer, I need to have the right occasion and tanned legs that hasn't happened yet.
A denim dress, need the same thing
The WHBM back asymmetric hem dress , not sure if it is really me and struggling with shoes that look right for it. Could still return this.
A BR outlet casual dress, I was thinking that I could use as beach or pool cover up .( Like I really need another one !!)
Yikes I think there is a theme here and that is dresses!!
A couple of Old Navy T shirts , I will wear those just haven't had enough warm weather yet.

Not hanging but sitting and waiting for better weather are a pair of BCBG sandals .
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Aida

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Definitely not alone Deborah! I usually have a couple items with tags on; I like to let new pieces marinate a bit, and also buy a few things off-season. Right now I've got 4 pieces with tags on: orange kick crops, white/gray puffer vest, yellow floral tunic, and white cropped straight jeans. The first two were off season purchases, and the second two are waiting for alterations

I also bought an oversized denim jacket on final sale which ended up being just too oversized. Planning to sell that one.

PS that printed jacket is gorgeous!! I'd be wearing that one right away.

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Two pairs of shoes, actually -- one the Steve Madden Petty boot in cognac, and the other Steve Madden Gigi sandal also in cognac. The first one I should wear -- the second is waiting for summer/new pedicure!

JAileen

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I have three dresses and a blouse. Oh, and a pair of shorts and two pairs of crops. The first two dresses I bought at the end of the season last year. The third one I nearly wore at Christmas time. Now that it's warming up I'm sure I'll start wearing the first two. I bought a white denim jacket to go with the first one. I hope it will look ok..

I just bought the shorts and crops and will wear them shortly.

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