this feels like a good time to take stock of my winter clothing. i'm feeling the urge to move on from these pieces, but we've still got some winter left to live. taking stock will, i hope, give me some appreciation for what i have, change my wardrobe perspective from boredom to value, and let me make accurate notes for my next winter self. i find that my perspective can be totally off when i think about what i need while still barefooted and bare legged in the lingering season preceding the need for winter warmth. so here's what i did, in case it could be helpful in some way.
i wrote down all of my winter pieces:
tops:
~cream striped tee
~navy striped tee
~see-sun top
~white linen top
~indigo checked linen top
~blue/black plaid shirt
~indigo tee
bottoms:
~faded vintage levis
~skinny jeans
~wide cuff jeans
~leggings
dress:
~denim linen
sweaters:
~tan pullover
~grey cardigan
~marl cardigan
footwear:
~medium brown boots
~tall brown boots
~silver tennies
coats:
~light- howies
~medium- blanket coat
~heavy- puffer
accessories:
~leather vintage purse
~gloves
~hat
~red plaid scarf
~coral scarf
~wellies
~socks
pajamas:
~2 tunics
~2 leggings
tops:
~cream striped tee
~navy striped tee
~see-sun top
~white linen top
~indigo checked linen top
~blue/black plaid shirt
~indigo tee
bottoms:
~faded vintage levis
~skinny jeans
~wide cuff jeans
~leggings
dress:
~denim linen
sweaters:
~tan pullover
~grey cardigan
~marl cardigan
footwear:
~medium brown boots
~tall brown boots
~silver tennies
coats:
~light- howies
~medium- blanket coat
~heavy- puffer
accessories:
~leather vintage purse
~gloves
~hat
~red plaid scarf
~coral scarf
~wellies
~socks
pajamas:
~2 tunics
~2 leggings
then i asked myself:
is this was a good number of items...if not where could i adjust?
~i feel like this is a good number of items for me. i could possibly stand another top, or just to love a couple of the ones i have just a little bit more in the cold.
~this number may seem extravagant to some, and it may seem paltry to others. it worked well for me this season with my lifestyle.
did i like all of the pieces and silhouettes that i had? if not, what ones might i like to try next time?
~yes.
what did i buy/make this season?
~the only new items in this season's wardrobe were the two linen tops that i sewed and the see-sun top that i bought.
~that fact feels really good to me.
what will likely need to be replaced next winter?
~possibly the striped tees
~probably leggings
~the see-sun top and indigo tee might work better in other seasons
~possibly the grey cardigan
what notes do i have for my future self?
~you have to wear socks, even though you don't like them. it's cold.
~clogs to slide socked feet into for drop-off/pick-ups??
~long-sleeved warm jumpsuit??
~you really like to wear leggings, even though you pretend to be more diverse than that at first thought of winter. :)
~a pair or two of hand knit socks could be nice
do i need to let some pieces go at the end of this season?
~i've still got a little ways to go, but i don't think i have anything really needing to go right now. i'll hold on to what i have and then be able to replace what needs to be replaced little by little next season.
~knowing what things i'm thinking of replacing will let me be on the lookout for them as the season nears.
how do i need to prepare these pieces for storage? any repairs?
~this year, i think i'll try hand washing my sweaters that need it before storing them. (as opposed to "green" dry-cleaning)
~make another lavender sachet for storage.
~store wool sweaters in my suitcase to keep moths away.
i will try to do the same with the other clothes in the house- with the corresponding owners. it feels good to have this assessment under my belt before thinking of the next season's pieces.
happy leap day!
love,
jane
is this was a good number of items...if not where could i adjust?
~i feel like this is a good number of items for me. i could possibly stand another top, or just to love a couple of the ones i have just a little bit more in the cold.
~this number may seem extravagant to some, and it may seem paltry to others. it worked well for me this season with my lifestyle.
did i like all of the pieces and silhouettes that i had? if not, what ones might i like to try next time?
~yes.
what did i buy/make this season?
~the only new items in this season's wardrobe were the two linen tops that i sewed and the see-sun top that i bought.
~that fact feels really good to me.
what will likely need to be replaced next winter?
~possibly the striped tees
~probably leggings
~the see-sun top and indigo tee might work better in other seasons
~possibly the grey cardigan
what notes do i have for my future self?
~you have to wear socks, even though you don't like them. it's cold.
~clogs to slide socked feet into for drop-off/pick-ups??
~long-sleeved warm jumpsuit??
~you really like to wear leggings, even though you pretend to be more diverse than that at first thought of winter. :)
~a pair or two of hand knit socks could be nice
do i need to let some pieces go at the end of this season?
~i've still got a little ways to go, but i don't think i have anything really needing to go right now. i'll hold on to what i have and then be able to replace what needs to be replaced little by little next season.
~knowing what things i'm thinking of replacing will let me be on the lookout for them as the season nears.
how do i need to prepare these pieces for storage? any repairs?
~this year, i think i'll try hand washing my sweaters that need it before storing them. (as opposed to "green" dry-cleaning)
~make another lavender sachet for storage.
~store wool sweaters in my suitcase to keep moths away.
i will try to do the same with the other clothes in the house- with the corresponding owners. it feels good to have this assessment under my belt before thinking of the next season's pieces.
happy leap day!
love,
jane
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