Nice analytic work @scarf1 ! You are a true lover of the blues! Wish I was disciplined enough to track like this. Maybe I'll try it with an old fashioned spreadsheet, it would be nice to get some data-based insights. I'm in a breather mode now too, after a few seasons of furious collection. Curiously, I find I'm wearing my 90's more and my CSGMs less. I adore the beauty and coziness of CSGMs but if I'm honest with myself, I'm not sure the volume really feels like "me". I'm a "medium in all things" person and the 90's seem to be a more effortless fit. My small formats (bandana and gavroche) have gotten hardly any wear - surprising as I thought "just a little bit of silk showing" would be a natural for me. I think those formats may be just too petite to go with my frame, which is not especially large but has some broadness that seems to suit the larger formats better. That's my theory for today anyway (ha. that may explain why I have no desire to put a twilly around my neck). You all are reminding me I really need to take action on those scarves that are no longer sparking joy .... my collection is near as large as is practical for me to house & wear. And I still want to collect! I'm branching out in color and style and want to keep exploring, but maybe at a slower pace (we'll see how I hold to that when the next season comes out!).
Scarves Love it then leave it ,how do you curate your scarf collection?
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Such an insightful topic, thank you all for sharing !
I hope it’s ok to ask : Where do you prefer to sell the scarfs you fell out of love with?
I doubt it’s permitted to share a « for sale » list here on TPF so how do you find scarf lovers as buyers?
Such an insightful topic, thank you all for sharing !
I hope it’s ok to ask : Where do you prefer to sell the scarfs you fell out of love with?
I doubt it’s permitted to share a « for sale » list here on TPF so how do you find scarf lovers as buyers?
Aww thank y'all EmileH and moma!
I haven't given them up truly and I have kept the ones that (for me at least) make the cut for either 1) looking like a coherent design when tied on the neck or 2) look fab with a purse...but I have sworn off buying new (but was sorely tempted by Tree of Song...). I just couldn't justify $160 (and now $170) on something I *know* is going to get a snag no matter how careful I am....and I am not careless with any of my scarves!
Yeah- this scares me that I view the GM moussies and CSGM as interchangeable....lol...thats an expensive habit to acquire....and I keep getting tempted to acquire "just one or two" (for winter wear....you know....)
I can only take heart in the fact I am fairly saturated with things I like already and can reasonable wear in the course of a year, that taking on a CSGM will have to fill some sort of void...Sounds good to me!!
We do have this guys- we just have to make a habit of using it.
https://forum.purseblog.com/forums/auctions/
I used to post some links there, but haven't in a long time.
Bunny, i agree with your post. I have been noticing that the silks I reach for recently typically are the modern bolder designs. And running out of storage space really got me to thinking that I need to consider rehoming many of my silks. I also favor an edgier look to my silks these days, but with moussies the chiffons do take on such a floating ethereal look that I counterpoint with leather and denim at times. I have also wanted to wear some jewelry pieces at times so scarves tend to overwhelm or look fussy with necklaces so I opt for gm shawls instead. I have not bought any new collection silks yet, though the new Pivoines silk was gifted to me from DH and sadly it disappointed me with the way it tied and so much blank white space that I knew all the white would be impossible to keep clean. Also since my hair color has lightened considerably, my daily choices have been changing a lot too. I feel like my 90 silks are becoming less useful and more of a novelty. It saddens me to let go of some of these beautiful designs though. Thought about framing a few but my home already has plenty of art and not enough wall space. Plus 90 silks are so large that the hanging system is probably the most useful and easiest to change out rather than permanently framing a silk, and less expensive to boot.
I suppose I am feeling less excited about 90 size and they are no longer sparking joy for me. Anyone else feeling the same these days? I will share what I plan on keeping or letting go though if I can take photos and find the best ways to rehome them. Be back soon.
I'm sad to hear that but we should allow ourselves to go through different stages.
Sadly for my purse I still love all my 90s. I like other formats too but I know how versatile the carres are for me. I do like the modernist geo prints but I still value the others too, it depends on my mood.
As I've said, it may be possible to do a silk-swap thread without breaking our RULES? Like an exchange of gifts but you'd have to check with @Vlad
Soeaking of moods dear PT and even though I resisted yet another B/w MP, I simply could not resist this tattoo version of the deeply mysterious indigo version. Edgy with a twist on classic, moody and all out easy in vintage 27 format.
Oh Lanit, this is breathtaking! Thank you for sharing. It has been most difficult to decide which colourway to get
I still love them, too and reach for them the most. The silk is pliable, light, yet substantial, they are not too warm, versatile and so comfortable. Plus, to me they are simply iconic and artistic.
Ooh Lanit, that is gorgeous, I can see why resistance would be futile!
It probably also depends on what the forum is licenced to do. A silk-swap thread does sound like a great idea in theory.
So swoon-worthy! I've yet to see a single piece of this
