Fashion lessons learned:
1.) I decided that I don't want to have things and my closet that are "just ok" or don't make me feel fantastic. If I have outfits that make me feel awesome when I wear them, why isn't that my every day attire? Why even own something if you don't love it and feel fantastic when you wear it? Therefore, I got rid of things that did not fit this qualification.
2.) I am phasing out of "cheap" things. Granted, there are some items that are "fast fashion" as we say in the biz* that can be bought cheaply, because once the lesser quality starts to show on the garment (i.e. frayed seams, shrinkage, fabric looking dull), the item is most likely going out of style anyway. I will invest in good quality items for more classic or longer-lasting fashion items (i.e. pants, skirts, dresses, classic tops, etc.)
*fast fashion=items that are super trendy- borderline faddish- that are only going to last a season or two before getting rid of it. In the retail world, it's something we buy with a very short lead time (it is designed, manufactured and shipped to the selling floor very quickly), it sells out in a few short weeks, and then we clearance out whatever is left.
3.) I will only shop with a purpose. So much of my wardrobe has been acquired when I impulse buy, or buy without trying on, or because it's on sale, or any number of poor reasons to buy an item. The result of purchasing fashion in this manner is you then get a mish-mash assortment of clothes that really don't blend well together, or you end up with too many of one particular item or color in your wardrobe (ex: I have a lot of neutral colors in my wardrobe, mostly black and brown, with NO red, some pink and purple, but very little blue and green). From now on, I am keeping a list of things that I know my wardrobe needs so when I shop I know I can look for those certain items. This prevents me from impulse buying and assures that when I buy something, I already know there is a need for it in my closet.
Based on my experience and lessons learned, I'm getting rid of the following (keeping in mind there might not necessarily be anything WRONG with these items, they just don't make me feel fantastic!). If you feel that I need to keep something I've opted to get rid of, please plead your case. I haven't made the trip to goodwill yet!
These, along with a few other items that I didn't wear during the challenge, are going in my post- and early-pregnancy storage box:
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These are straight up going to Goodwill:
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| Brown shirt & pants |
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| top only. This was a good pic because I took 3-4 to get it right. It normally doesn't look this flattering on me. |
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| Skirt. I've had it a while and I'm just not feelin' it |
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| top and skirt. Had these both a long time, it's time to let them go. Tee is too short anyway. |
The following are on my list of "things to buy" (notice I didn't say "things I need" as I am careful to use the N word!):
1. Well-fitting pants in any color
2. Khakis (better fit!)
3. Khaki-colored patterned pants (like a subtle plaid or pinstripe)
4. More black shoe options
5. Anything red
6. Button front fitted cardigan in neutral
7. Button front fitted cardigan in a print (i.e. floral). This can be cheap since it's faddish
8. Classic, crisp white button up
9. Sweater dress
I hope you all enjoyed my fashion journey, and I encourage you to do one of your own! As we all strive for fashion maturation, we must go through a time of reflection, assessment, mourning (for all those sentimental things we've never been able to get rid of!) and acceptance in order to reach our style zenith! Therefore, go forth and be fashionable!!
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