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What's on the shopping list for 2016?

anne

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What are you planning/hoping to buy in 2016? I'm putting this down partly for my own records - but feel free to join in

Accessories

New glasses and sunglasses

Office capsule
Black fitted short jacket (a HEWI)
Comfortable orthotic shoes
Belt (maybe Obi)
Possibly a drapy pleated skirt
Drapy long sleeve blouse for tucking in (also a HEWI, as most of them are collarless, which doesn't look good on my small bust)
Maybe just maybe, a pair of pants!

Gear
New running shoes; I think it is time (last pair bought 6 years ago)
Lightweight fairly fitted zip up jacket for cycling and wearing as a topper in winter for running

Casual
Jeans
Possible replacement for white clams (also about 6 years old I think)
Casual sweater
Lightweight skirt (HEWI)
A long sleeve top long enough to be worn with leggings

Underwear
1 everyday bra
One strapless bra
Necessary replacement

I'm not limiting myself to these items though! Writing them down shows me that I am definitely in wardrobe maintenance mode, and for a nice change, don't expect any big changes in my wardrobe requirements (same job, same house). Hopefully there'll be room in the budget for something that jumps out at me fashion-wise, but I haven't seen much around.

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Latest reply was from Janet

anne

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Hi Jane. I'm not sure, (I am in Australia) but someone on the forum may be able to help you.

It is probably worth starting a new thread - you may get more responses that way.

Sal

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Interesting and very detailed Anne! I hope you find your hewi's!

I have not thought too much- a winter coat, bootleg or flared jeans, and winter knitwear for sure!!

Anonymous

Underpinnings: One new bra.

Tops: Lightweight knit tops that are somewhat fitted and feel like tee shirts, but look a bit dressier. I found three pins of tops that are ideal for my climate and life style. I am going to focus on finding items that are similar to the pins.

Pants: I shop for pants constantly. I don't need any more, but I always find new and interesting pieces. What I did in 2015 was broaden my color palette from all basic black to include navy, brown, grey.

chirico (Chiara)

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A pair of black heeled boots, and a couple of dresses I can use for winter and spring (this will be difficoult).

carter

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Sterling, please share those pins. What you describe may work for me as well.

Anne, you have put some thought into this list! How nice to be in wardrobe maintenance mode.

This is the year of the unknown for me. We'll be moving later this year to the beach. I'm really not sure what I'll want to wear once I'm there full-time. So for now, I'll focus on accessory families (like Texstyle), shorts, gear and loungewear. I also don't know what size closet I'll have when we move, although I do know there will be at least one interim closet that is MUCH smaller than my current closet. I'll be working to cut down my wardrobe significantly again.

Anonymous

Carter -- the pins are at home. I'll post them this evening. Happy New Year to you and your Family.

Sara L.

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Nice list. I need new glasses and new bras. I've also been slowly updating my gear wardrobe (running, walking, camping, etc) but still need a few more items that I'll continue to look for in 2016. That's all I have on my list right now but I'm sure I'll add items when I get excited about spring fashion.

always trying

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better athletic wear

adding some, maybe just one pair, of colorful footwear

trying a pair of the kick flares-maybe in something dressier than jeans.

Anonymous

Do post your pins, Sterling. I need some nice shirts and blouses for work.

Anonymous

Right now, these shoes and bag are on my radar:

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Far too soon to tell what I will want and need in 2016. For now, I'm going to enjoy what I have.

Summer

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Nothing added so far, Anne. I keep a running list of needs and wants, and I still have plenty on there to keep me busy! I'll wait and see for now.

Diana

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Not sure yet. I'm still looking for the perfect black cigarette pants (a HEWI) and I need some new bras, but other than that I have no plans.

Anonymous

I couldn't figure out how to attach the pins I found, but I located some similar images that convey my thoughts regarding dressier tops for work.

They are all sleeveless. I love sleeveless tops and feel they are dressy enough for work (IF the neckline does not feel too bare). I can always add a topper if necessary too.

There are four different necklines: button down, crew neck, and either a "v" or a "u." My preference is the button down or the crew neck because I have had the most success with these two necklines in the past. I usually seek out either cotton or silk (although I am currently experimenting with linen as well). I like my tops to end at about the pelvic bone. I also like a somewhat fitted look.

Sleeveless is not everyone's cup of tea. I have tried to find short sleeve tops that meet my criteria, but finding short sleeve tops that I like is almost impossible for me. I'm not sure if I'm not looking in the right stores or if my criteria are too narrow. All of my short sleeve tops look exactly like tee shirts and are too casual for my needs.

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rachylou

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One thing is a new ankle length puffer with the right sort of zipper. I've had no luck in 2015. I'm currently sneaking out in an old '70s one late at night, when it's dark and suffering the rest of the time.

kkards

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rachylout--what kind of zipper are you looking for?

Anne--you don't run in your running shoes do you? because 6 years is way to old----the soles are not made to last that long if you are actually using them as athletic shoes.

on my list for 2016, a new wallet and an small(ish) handbag

qfbrenda

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My shopping list is almost non-existent since we're trying to buy a different house this year. But I've found it impossible to have my clothing budget be zero. So...

**black skinny jeans
**replace dark wash skinny jeans
**new bras

Other than that, I'm going to try to just use what I have.

shedev

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I don't have much of a specific list yet except that I'll be passing on these black sandals in favor of something more like the silver Eccos.

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JAileen

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A small leather notebook for my purse. Like an organizer, but no calendar. Something that gives me joy everytime I see it, with excellent workmanship. Shoddy workmanship does NOT give me joy! Maybe like the Patricia Nash organizer in the pictures. I'd have to see it in person.

Silver sandals. Maybe Naot like my other sandals.

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Anonymous

I'm looking for shirts and blouses but I'm picky.

I'm here in Cozumel, where I intended to find unique silver jewelry. There's plenty of silver jewelry, but it's not unique. Bummer!

Anonymous

Je vai acheter de nouvelles chemise et aussi des cravates

Anonymous

No hablo francés.

Runcarla

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Summer/hot weather items. Specifically shorts, sandals, and possibly a sundress. (I'm kicking myself for not buying a cute jean dress from AT that I tried on earlier this summer.) I will be looking for these items sooner rather than later due to a Caribean escape end of March.

anne

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Thanks for responding everyone. Maybe I should post this again at th end of the year and see how we did!!

Just wanted to respond to 2 points re my list
Summer wrote :" I keep a running list of needs and wants" So do I! That's what my list was - stuff I hadn't bought off the running list yet.

Khards wrote "you don't run in your running shoes do you? because 6 years is way to old----the soles are not made to last that long if you are actually using them as athletic shoes. "

Sadly I do run in them, and cycle and go to the gym. I don't wear them to lounge in though. I was pretty sure that they needed replacement which is why they are on the list for 2016. This year I replaced my knee high black boots, and I can't manage too many expensive shoe purchases at once.

Cerinda

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I may have to fine-tune my spring/summer conference capsule and I definitely need to update my s/s accessories. That doesn't sound too hard, does it?

Lyn D.

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I need to replace my athletic shoes and that is about it!

kerlyn

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At the top of my list is a pair of black ankle boots with a mid-height heel(maybe around 2 inches). I could also use a couple dressier blouses for spring, but that's a ways off!

Joy

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It will be a surprise to me. I don't really need anything at this point and am happy to wear what I have.

Echo

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I have just started a new job in September, so I am always aware of what I am able to wear to work and what I am not. Generally speaking, if I cannot wear it to work (at an elementary/middle school), I no longer buy it. So overall I have become much more practical in my wardrobe. As for what I need to buy in 2016? I hang my head in shame and say that I have plenty to wear, yet I am sure I will purchase more. Recently, my sister gave me a gift card to Nordies's and they are having sale on Ugg boots (yes, I know the horror of wearing them for anything other than outdoor wear). I have ordered 3 pairs to see which suits me best, and to see if maybe, just maybe, I can wear such a comfortable pair of footwear to work.

I SHOULD need a strapless bra, but overall I try not to purchase items with which I need to wear a strapless bra...

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