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Jewell, I love the shot of all your stuff together in the pic. Very cohesive. And plenty of visual interest to keep you going through the whole season and not getting bored midway. Nice!
Wind chime... I HEAR you. I was in that stage a year ago and there were too many items to buy in one month (or two). It sounds like you are building with foundation items ... way to go. Enjoy the process!
My striped rash guard just arrived from Lands End. I am eyeing a pink Coach satchel but I don't need it. I just finished sewing a short pencil skirt and hope to finish the second in time for vacation. I think that is it for summer.
I don't really need anything, but I would love a summer dress or two that is not a pastel. I've never been a big fan of pastels but weirdly all of my summer dresses are, and I would like either some neutrals or darker colors.
I would very much like some camouflage ankle pants (or even "track" pants), one more top and one summer dress. Otherwise, I am all set, especially since I found shoes that work for me!
I am on the hunt for black pointy toe flats or low wedges...they must be a soft leather with great arch support. I also have three orphaned skirts that I have had a heck of getting tops for.
Sorted for this season, now that I've got my white jeans and Birk wannabes. Haven't had warm enough weather to break out most of the casual stuff, but lighter colours are getting worked into office outfits, and I'm eschewing closed toe shoes in favour of sandals.
You wouldn't have to twist my arm too hard to fork out for a good quality white T or a white skirt.
I'm with Windchime -- basically, everything! I don't even have the excuse of wardrobe building because I have plenty of clothes. But I feel like I've barely started shopping for summer and a lot of my older stuff just seems tired.
On the top of the list would be a few more dresses or versatile skirts for work. Also a pair or two of casual shorts or pants that I'd actually want to wear and a few casual dresses that don't look sloppy. And a few fluid tops that look good either alone or layered with a lightweight topper. And another lightweight topper or two so I'm not always wearing the same few or trying to make something iffy work, come to think of it.
Shoes! I am ashamed to say that I wore out a pair of black leather booties last summer because I just didn't take the time to find new flats or loafers that are work appropriate (closed toe, closed heel, low heel, comfortable). And a new dress and some cotton cardis to help with the wicked A/C at work!
Summer is over here but I have just bought, from Nordstroms, replacements for my workhorse grey summer sandals. Hope the new ones do as well as the old ones. They lasted me three summers but really need to go to shoe heaven
I ordered a pair of navy linen track pants and a pair of navy shoes. If both of them work, I think I will be pretty satisfied for summer. If I happen upon a dress or two I would add them though that's not a real need.
Then it will be time to think about NAS and boots and sweaters
I've been looking for a decent pair of flat nude / brown sandals since last summer, and finally settled for a pair of brown wedge sandals instead. Unfortunately they're not as comfortable to walk in as I'd hoped. But I'm on SYC lockdown until July at the earliest so I'll just have to make do.
I keep hoping that a white Kenneth Cole vest that I waited on for too long will come back in stock -- at its current sale price. It would make a nice work appropriate third piece for summer.
I don't generally wear dresses, but there's casual sleeved linen one at Nordies online that I'd like to try -- but only if it is marked down. Otherwise, the CPW will run too high.
I run cold, so I have to remember not to overbuy for hot weather.
I did my summer shopping a bit early this year, due to a warm weather trip with DH in May. That left me with no additional wardrobe holes right now. I'm trying to stay away from the stores because I do not want to tempt myself. But I would like to add a lighter wash denim jean. I don't need them, but I think they could be fun for summer since I'm not a big shorts, cropped trouser, skirt or dress gal.
Reporting back in case it's helpful for anyone else - I found the brown leather sandals I was looking for. I ended up with the Frye Carson T-strap sandals. Tried the Sam Edelman Gigi version but the sole was quite narrow and I wasn't crazy about the material. The Fryes, which I found at a fantastic price, are very well made and a true medium width, as well as flattering and comfortable.
My update...I am keeping the navy linen track pants but the shoes have to go back. I might have found another one to try. (sigh, why are navy shoes so hard?)
I mentioned on another post that I bought a white vest. I need to try it on with some things and decide if I will wear it enough to keep it.
Also in the wardrobe building phase. Some close toed shoes suitable for walking in the rain would be great. We don't normally get much rain here, so it's throwing me for a loop.