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I was getting dressed this morning and I had a strange epiphany. I realized that, for the first time in, well, millennia, I was actually completely satisfied with the state of my seasonal wardrobe. I have a wide variety of warm pieces, almost more than I feel I need. Like, I'm a recovering addict who regularly 'fixes' on all things buttercream and/or retail-therapeutic in place of the substances I used to fix on. How did I decide that my wardrobe is almost more than I need for the cool weather season? (I will probably share a link to this post with my 12 step sponsor, with a note saying 'god is good')

Not only is my wardrobe in a good state to keep me warm; i actually feel like all the pieces are authentically 'me' and they fit my current definition of 'comfort' that we've been discussing in TorontoGirl's recent post. (https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....on-changed sorry, I don't know how to make regular words into a link). All the pieces seem to fit my style moniker (avenging angel) in one form or another. All the pieces are comfortable or have a sense of ease to them. Most of the pieces feel really luxe to me, in that the fabrics have a nice 'hand'. My footwear collection is filled with options that work for my fussy feet and are aesthetically pleasing to my eyes as well.

I might actually be done shopping for the cool season! I don't need a single, solitary thing to stay warm or make complete outfits that feel rich, layered, textural, comfortable, and all that other good stuff. I wish I could get to this same place with my hot weather wardrobe, but that may never truly happen thanks to the nature of my lifestyle and its brutal effect on garments.

While 12 step recovery is certainly a major part of why I feel so content right now; I also have to give credit to this forum and all the fab members for helping me look at shopping and dressing and organizing from a variety of viewpoints (most of them very introspective or navel gazing LOL). So thank you for the part you have all played in helping me look at clothing differently!

Bonus WIW pics. Cardigan, Nicholas K. Sweater tank top, Jil Sander Navy. Jean's, 7FAM. Boots, Chippewa. Necklace, Chickasaw artisan made.

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4 years ago

Elizabeth P

Veteran

This post makes me happy :). Congratulations to you on so many things!

Would love to see more WIW's from you, love your style.

RobinF

That's fabulous! Good for you!

Helena

*applause*

Anonymous

Fellow Buttercream & Fashion-therapy fixation specialist here, congratulations on the accomplishments and contentment. Nice jeans/sweater, too. Also, love your walls!

slim cat

Always great to read happy post in the morning.
You look great - comfortable and at ease. I felt a bit of Diana the goddess of hunt and nature modeling some new things . More pictures, please!

bj1111

this is outstanding.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

*APPLAUSE*

Proud of you, and you should be too!

Thank you for your ongoing positive energy, sweetness and humour. Much love to you, Cindy. xo

deb

Yeah!!!!

Katerina

How great is that?! I am very happy for you Cindy!

nemosmom

That is fantastic, Cindy!! Big, big hugs to you!!

Joy

So proud of you, Cindy. Being satisfied with your wardrobe means you put a lot of thought into (How did I decide that my wardrobe is almost more than I need for the cool weather season?). I learned here to think of how often I would wear it in a season. For example, I wear about the same causal things most days of the week. If you wear something usually once a week, I wear 5 outfits a week (subtracting 2 days for a frock). If I think of a season as 4 weeks long, that means I need at most 8 frocks and 10 jeans or pants, and 10 tops, at most. I could easily wear items less often and get by with less. Toppers get more repeats so 5-7 are plenty especially if they can be worn with more than one outfit a week. Think of how often you do laundry or have dry cleaning done too. I wear different footwear everyday and clean underwear every day, so 7-14 ( around 10 pair) are plenty. Think of things by the week if you do weekly laundry. If some of your seasons are longer, you might subdivide them for weather temperatures or add more weeks that you plan to wear an item.

unfrumped

Double yay! “ comfortably sufficient “!

rachylou

Ooh! And that is indeed one sweet outfit!

Cee

You're a champion, Cindy.

Bonnie

Good for you!! I wish I could say the same. I moved from a place with 9 months of summer to a place with 9 months of winter. I have too many hot weather tops and not enough cold weather items. Our short summer was a nice break but winter is almost here. I'm trying to add mindfully but it's getting boring wearing the same things all of the time.

Cardiff girl

Take a bow!This is so good to hear,a woman who is content with what she has is a wise woman indeed.

cindysmith

Aaaaw, thank you all for the kind words of support! I love y'all!

Jaime

Thank you for sharing this post. You should be proud! Your posts are very inspiring and thought provoking for me so you are paying it forward too.

Sal

That is awesome! Enjoy it! I love this outfit too- you have made the soft palette look cool and a bit edgy.

Liesbeth

It's amazing isn't it, what we can accomplish with the right help. Enjoy wearing the heck out of your winter wardrobe!

lyn67

Bravo, and love your light scheme, YLFly stylish in creams.

Bijou

I love your style moniker - and you are an Angel for sure and these pictures prove it, you look so fab in these light tones.

Congratulations for all the hard work that you have put in, not just to your wardrobe, but also in turning your life around. You are one of the most inspiring people I have ever had the pleasuring of getting to know. Thank you for your angelic presence on the forum.(Now tearing up...so sending a hug too)

DeAnna

Active Member

Awesome! well done!

@slimcat yaas- I see Diana too! And yay to having your wardrobe, and life, in a good place! Zen Cindy

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