miyooper2b
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Location: Central Indiana
Jun 27, 2014 15:38:05 GMT
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Post by miyooper2b on Feb 1, 2023 19:56:15 GMT
Several years ago I pared things down and had a capsule wardrobe and really liked it. Then I got away from it and now my closet is packed with too much stuff. So I decided to try it again but the weather here is not cooperating with my intended clothing choices. Yesterday the high was 38, Friday it's supposed to be 24 and next week we are supposed to be in the middle to upper 50's. If the temps keep going up and down like this I'm going to have to have both winter and spring clothes together. Plus I am postmenopausal and hot flashes are a big part of my life so layering is a must. Argh! So frustrating. Just my first world vent for the day.
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Post by Merge on Feb 1, 2023 20:00:45 GMT
Same issue here. Today topped out around 40 degrees, which is quite cold for Houston. But I got rid of almost all my heavier sweaters last year because I always end up too hot in them. So today I was rocking a long-sleeved shirt and *two* jackets. Very chic.  |
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 1, 2023 21:38:46 GMT
Life is too short to be cold!
To me, the key to an essential/capsule wardrobe is to have items that mix and match with each other. That you don't have one of each color of a sweater and to be intentional in your clothing choices. To buy quality items vs clothes intended to be worn for one season only and then discarded. That may mean different things for different people and you need to have clothes that work for you.
For example, I needed 2-3 formal gowns a year with DH's military career. I kept one long dress and 3 cocktail dresses. Hopefully by the time I've worn them again, people will have forgotten.
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