Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

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cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Safe travels! Have a great time! Looking forward to travel updates.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Love love love [emoji177]

They are perfect for you. Very flattering and versatile. That’s how I started to feel... once I had things I loved I purged of some not so great stuff. It made it easier to see and use my best pieces.

I touched on this before but I also repurposed some stuff. Here are some examples.
1. I had several Bompard cardigans that I had been wearing for work or dressy casual. I have nicer stuff for those purposes now. So I repurposed them as nice loungewear. Instead of sitting around the house in a sloppy athleta sweatshirt Now I can wear a nice cashmere cardigan.
2. Similarly I had several pairs of London sole ballet flats- the brand worn by the Middletons under the name French sole in the UK. They are a bit flimsy to wear outside for my taste now. I have nicer shoes. But the ballet flats are perfect comfortable at home slippers.
3. Finally I shortened the skirts that went with some of my old work outfits and added my otk boots to transition them into great dressy casual outfits.

So as I stepped up my game I let some of my old clothes trickle down a bit if that makes sense.
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Great ideas!
 
#8,765
cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Have a great time! Looking forward to hearing of your trip!
Genie27 said:
Here are the cardi and the two dresses. No pics of the skirts yet.

I really need to do a purge of my old un-used clothes so I can only see my fun new items.
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Both outfits look fab on you and great use of the long necklace! I especially love the second outfit.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Love love love
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They are perfect for you. Very flattering and versatile. That’s how I started to feel... once I had things I loved I purged of some not so great stuff. It made it easier to see and use my best pieces.

I touched on this before but I also repurposed some stuff. Here are some examples.
1. I had several Bompard cardigans that I had been wearing for work or dressy casual. I have nicer stuff for those purposes now. So I repurposed them as nice loungewear. Instead of sitting around the house in a sloppy athleta sweatshirt Now I can wear a nice cashmere cardigan.
2. Similarly I had several pairs of London sole ballet flats- the brand worn by the Middletons under the name French sole in the UK. They are a bit flimsy to wear outside for my taste now. I have nicer shoes. But the ballet flats are perfect comfortable at home slippers.
3. Finally I shortened the skirts that went with some of my old work outfits and added my otk boots to transition them into great dressy casual outfits.

So as I stepped up my game I let some of my old clothes trickle down a bit if that makes sense.
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Great points! I will keep them in mind as I purge.

Really important for me is to stop now - I have enough of everything, except for bags. And maybe a jacket or two. I really loved the Blue C jacket but $8k is way out of my league, and even if I decided to splurge on it (in lieu of a B), I already have a cheap blue sparkly BR tweed that has a couple of years wear on it that I would be duplicating. I know C is nothing like BR for fit/quality etc, but it's still a duplicate in my wardrobe.
 
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Moirai said:
Please keep us posted on your MaxMara search. I'm still looking for a camel colored coat.
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I absolutely will! I hope I can find an MM one but if not I am open to other brands if it checks all the boxes.
Genie27 said:
Great points! I will keep them in mind as I purge.

Really important for me is to stop now - I have enough of everything, except for bags. And maybe a jacket or two. I really loved the Blue C jacket but $8k is way out of my league, and even if I decided to splurge on it (in lieu of a B), I already have a cheap blue sparkly BR tweed that has a couple of years wear on it that I would be duplicating. I know C is nothing like BR for fit/quality etc, but it's still a duplicate in my wardrobe.
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This is a great way to think of it Genie! A duplicate is a duplicate. And I know exactly what blazer you’re talking about - I ordered the same one but had to return it because of fit. I don’t really do well with most Banana blazers. The cut is too boxy for me.
 
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Genie27 said:
Here are the cardi and the two dresses. No pics of the skirts yet.

I really need to do a purge of my old un-used clothes so I can only see my fun new items.
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Love the cardie!! I have it in red and navy and in navy with white. I would love a white one like yours. It is one of my stand by pieces for day wear because on nice days here, I can get by with a striped tee and the cardie.
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Have a wonderful and safe trip filled with great adventures!
 
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Genie27 said:
Great points! I will keep them in mind as I purge.

Really important for me is to stop now - I have enough of everything, except for bags. And maybe a jacket or two. I really loved the Blue C jacket but $8k is way out of my league, and even if I decided to splurge on it (in lieu of a B), I already have a cheap blue sparkly BR tweed that has a couple of years wear on it that I would be duplicating. I know C is nothing like BR for fit/quality etc, but it's still a duplicate in my wardrobe.
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I think a bag is a much better purchase than a jacket for 8000.
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Morning all! Big travel day today - heading to the UK for Part I of my 2018 travel adventures. I’m pretty impressed with myself that I managed to stay well under the baggage weight limit, which leaves me plenty of room to work with for the way back [emoji6]. I am, however, unprepared for the weather that awaits me! I left my very warm weatherproof boots and winter jacket behind since one almost never needs those things there...and lo and behold the UK has been pounded by a rare snowstorm *face palm*.

In addition to errant snow storms, my other pet peeve of the moment is people who talk on speakerphone or watch things on their computer with no headphones while waiting at the gate.
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Bon Voyage (it's lie the Arctic outside and I'm in the South)
 
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