Hope News Trouser | I’m wearing size 40
VKOO cashmere sweater | gift from VKOO, they’re out of business now unfortunately
Repetto BB flats
Admonish leather bag | similar styles available in the shop
Candace Ang necklace | old
Following on yesterday’s post and another gem I found over at The Vivienne Files (dream wardrobe post), I’m going to spend the weekend in my closet.
I love Janice’s idea of her dream wardrobe – and I thought I would just create favorite outfits for now, leading up to a dream wardrobe. As I’m going through and cleaning out and taking inventory of my closet(s), I’ll make note of my absolute favorite outfits and either photograph them, or create collages with them, so I can have evidence! Oh…I wonder if I can find a Polaroid camera! there have to be some still around – wouldn’t it be great to have photos of favorite outfits right there in my closet, so I am reminded whenever I’m in there the combinations I love? I could print digital photos I guess also…
Here’s my problem though – everything I own goes together (neutrals FTW!!) and I only buy/keep things I love. Or maybe I don’t. I do have things in my closet that I THINK I love, but then I put them on and take them off again only to wear something else. That will be part of my homework this weekend, then also, putting things on and noting if I want to take it off again in favor of something else I like better, or something that looks better on me. Those things I take off most frequently should go in the “get rid of” pile – or at least be relegated to the other closet for a while. If I never go back to claim them, THEN it’s time to get rid of them.
I’m going to be a busy, busy girl!!! Good thing my husband’s away all weekend, so I can spread out and make a mess 😉
I also need to finalize my packing list for San Francisco next week (we’re leaving on Wednesday to go to Austin, then flying to SFO on Thursday from Austin, returning on Sunday). I think I’ve got my outfits mostly down, and I know that for 5 days I should only really bring two pairs of pants (according to Laurel’s packing math!), but I can’t really do that if I bring my James Perse sweatpants because they’re really only good for two wears. UGH.
Hopefully it will all come together after I spend some time in deep with my clothes. And a nice bottle of red wine 😉
Have a great weekend!!!
So you’re going to be exploring fabric and silhouette, right? Since it’s not about color:). I will be interested to see what you come up with!
Your plan sounds excellent! I go through my closet when my boyfriend is away, too, since I make a big mess as well! It’s great timing for you to figure out what to take to San Fran. It’s “OK” to bring three pairs of pants for five days… just maybe reduce the number of tops or scarves or whatever. It’s the weight of your bag that matters and what you feel like schlepping around. The packing math can be adapted for everyone’s situation and preferences. Have a great weekend and can’t wait to find out how you did.
Laurel, I love it: “Adaptable packing math”! I’ve been thinking the very same thing about putting together outfits from my wardrobe and taking Polaroids of it all. And then I could put up a cute bulletin board inside my closet door, so when I opened it, I’d see my faves. I could even rotate pics so that I’d change it up once in awhile, or if I add something new. Now, the question is, “Will I actually do it?”
Gretchen, seems like the perfect strategy re: yesterday’ post.
Mamavelveeta03, I hope you do a guest post on that! I’ve wanted to do just that because it is incredibly easy to forget what a certain perfect combination was exactly, but I will do it one of these days! Even with a pared down closet, it’s all too easy to not make the best of it.
I will reveal my sad, OCD, secret. I have a file on my computer with clothing photos (mostly online photos from catalogs or store sites but some I’ve taken) When I’m packing for a trip, I do a powerpoint with daily outfits (based on what my plans for the day and predicted forecast will be) a la Janice/Vivienne Files.
I bring the ppt file on my laptop when I travel and check it when I cannot remember what I planned to wear. I do have flexibility if my plans or the weather change (because I pack mix & match separates ;-).
i think this is awesome kelly! not OCD, just organized 🙂 i would love to do this actually – i think it would be very helpful. the key for me is to let go of obsessing about what i’m wearing and just enjoy myself. harder than it sounds, unfortunately!! and being organized – having a PLAN would help a lot
YES. you do it, and write a guest post for us val!!
i feel sort of bad now, because i just moved things instead of got rid of a lot…i mean, i did decide to get rid of A LOT of stuff, but not as much as i should. the “maybes” are hanging in the spare bedroom’s closet, and if I don’t reach for them (and they’re seasonably appropriate), then they’ll move to the “get rid of” pile. i get sort of paralyzed when i try to decide what to get rid of that i like, but don’t wear. which is a lot….
absolutely lisa!!! shapes, fabric, drape…no color 🙂