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#106
Lady LV said:
Yeah, really... when I sit down to watch TV with my husband and I'm wearing a raw silk bustier and sateen cigarette pants with a Bebe blazer... maybe a few casual pieces wouldn't kill me!!

-- Actually, this is why I wanna see others' wishlists - what are you buying? I need casual HELP!
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For me just:

Great quality jeans
Shirts
Good quality knitwear
Jackets to dress it up

But others may be more adventurous...:smile1:
 
#107
lucywife said:
Well, my real problem is that whenever there is a sale or I have a free shipping coupon, I have to get something even if I don't need it. Then I'm returning it and if I missed the return deadline, I'm selling it on Ebay. This is an endless circle, I think I need to resolve some other issues in my life because that clothing/bags/shoes obsession is a reflexion of other problems.
I was seriously depressed when my mother got sick and passed and this is when all that got out of control even though I always always loved clothes. I cleaned my closet a little bit after reading this thread, sorted the pile of sweaters and tops.
Another issue is that I'm keeping some things untouched because I'm afraid to damage them! This is really stupid, actually. I have a new bag and it is in its dust bag in my closet for 3 months now only because I don't want to accidentally scratch it if I take it out. I'm taking it out, admiring it and putting it back.
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Omg you sound so sad..

I've also missed the return deadlines, mainly because I was too sick to go back to the store.but make sure you really don't want it before you eBay it because you lose tons of money.

Sounds like you need a very good friend or counselling to get you through this tough time.

Hugs,
Cullinan:graucho:
 
#109
SunglassLove said:
I just purged out my closet a year ago, and I'm still scared to count.

I'd give it probably well over 200 pieces... Honestly I'm sure it's over 300. :/
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Wow - I bet you have some amazing pieces left!!!

I don't think I'll ever have 300 pieces - I'm having trouble getting back to my original 50, although I have really long shopping lists, because so many things are on pre-order for next season and I'm trying not to splurge again, which is really hard...
 
#111
Lady LV said:
I'm sorry to hear you're going through all this, Lucywife. I think that your awareness and honesty are really important, but of course there's a process. Best luck, lady! :)
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Thank you. I am waiting for two dresses I ordered before my oath to myself and that would be it.

Cullinan said:
Omg you sound so sad..

I've also missed the return deadlines, mainly because I was too sick to go back to the store.but make sure you really don't want it before you eBay it because you lose tons of money.

Sounds like you need a very good friend or counselling to get you through this tough time.

Hugs,
Cullinan:graucho:
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I know. Thank you, you are very kind, you made me cry a little :) I don't want to be a Debby Downer and complain because nobody needs my negativity. But thank you.

The good news (for me) I packed 6 items for consignment(2 skirts-not my style, one is too big, one new pant suit-not my color, one leather jacket-not my style, and a dressy jacket I know I will never wear because it's too dressy for my lifestyle, one pair of shoes brand new in box).
 
#112
Cullinan said:
Please count - I can't wait to hear your current totals...:smile1::smile1:
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84 items. After a record 2 years of purging (and apparently bingeing?).

To tell you how many I have and of what would be a sin of ommission... I have a good deal of things, it's the description range on some of these that tells you why I can never get dressed in the morning:

5 FANCY BLOUSES
3 BUTTON-UP BLOUSES
9 SHELLS/CAMI'S
7 NICE T-SHIRTS
6 LOUNGEWEAR
TOTAL: 30 TOPS

4 SKIRTS
5 JEANS
4 PANTS
1 pair LEGGINGS
7 DRESSES
6 SUMMER SKIRTS/SHORTS
TOTAL: 27 BOTTOMS

And the reason why I'm always cold...
7 CARDI'S & BOLEROS
7 SWEATERS
only 2/14 are long-sleeve!!!
TOTAL: 14 SWEATERS

5 VELOUR/FLEECE WARMUPS (that I wear far too much at home...)
1 JACKET ([cough] beautiful but a designer not-everyday piece)
DOWN TO ONLY 6 BLAZERS (my name is Lady LV, and I am a blazer-holic... includes a hot pink with gold button beauty, a Chanel-inspired tweed piece, and mercifully 2 classics)
1 BAD JACKET
TOTAL: 13 JACKETS FOR LOUNGING/OUTDOOR USE

I'm could faint with hopelessness lol. I'm preparing my needs list now, for basics.
 
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#113
Cullinan said:
Wow - I bet you have some amazing pieces left!!!

I don't think I'll ever have 300 pieces - I'm having trouble getting back to my original 50, although I have really long shopping lists, because so many things are on pre-order for next season and I'm trying not to splurge again, which is really hard...
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A lot of it are things that I don't wear often - either because it's too recognizable or it's "certain" wear type of things... my go to's every day are plain basics. I tend to bring the fashion pieces in the accessories, it makes it all more versatile.

However, that doesn't stop me from having 30 pairs of jeans... and 15! plain black tee shirts, of different cut and size. Plus plain tees in every other color of the rainbow. :/ I purged, then definately binged to refill, hahaha :graucho:

You also don't have to splurge... I bargain shop a lot at TJ Maxx or clearance racks... but I just don't buy ANYTHING anymore unless I love it and can't live without it. That's part of the reason I'll only shop in store. My wardrobe might have 300 pieces in it... but I can lay in my bed in the mornings and mentally go through all my clothes, what's washed and what's not, and plan my outfit for the day in my head without getting out from under the covers. HTH...
 
#114
SunglassLove said:
A lot of it are things that I don't wear often - either because it's too recognizable or it's "certain" wear type of things... my go to's every day are plain basics. I tend to bring the fashion pieces in the accessories, it makes it all more versatile.

However, that doesn't stop me from having 30 pairs of jeans... and 15! plain black tee shirts, of different cut and size. Plus plain tees in every other color of the rainbow. :/ I purged, then definately binged to refill, hahaha :graucho:

You also don't have to splurge... I bargain shop a lot at TJ Maxx or clearance racks... but I just don't buy ANYTHING anymore unless I love it and can't live without it. That's part of the reason I'll only shop in store. My wardrobe might have 300 pieces in it... but I can lay in my bed in the mornings and mentally go through all my clothes, what's washed and what's not, and plan my outfit for the day in my head without getting out from under the covers. HTH...
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I LOVE your attitude - sounds just like me - you Love your clothes - it doesn't matter how many you have, and enjoy wearing them.i also know what's in the wash and plan my outfit accordingly, like you!!

I also now only buy pieces I love, and also buy in multiples - I wish I lived I the US so we could meet - your wardrobe sounds great to me!!
 
#115
Lady LV said:
Thanks, C! I've been avoiding doing the count, but I have my notebook and pink pen ready to count... If I never resurface, it's because the vortex of my closet swallowed me whole....

Gulp!
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You're welcome - now I need to follow my own advice, as I'm restocking, although lots are pre-orders for the next season.

Put as many empty hangers as new pieces that you want in your wardrobe and fill them with goodies- and have fun!!

Wish I could come and help - I love clothes shopping!!!:smile1::smile1:
 
#116
Lady LV said:
84 items. After a record 2 years of purging (and apparently bingeing?).

To tell you how many I have and of what would be a sin of ommission... I have a good deal of things, it's the description range on some of these that tells you why I can never get dressed in the morning:

5 FANCY BLOUSES
3 BUTTON-UP BLOUSES
9 SHELLS/CAMI'S
7 NICE T-SHIRTS
6 LOUNGEWEAR
TOTAL: 30 TOPS

4 SKIRTS
5 JEANS
4 PANTS
1 pair LEGGINGS
7 DRESSES
6 SUMMER SKIRTS/SHORTS
TOTAL: 27 BOTTOMS

And the reason why I'm always cold...
7 CARDI'S & BOLEROS
7 SWEATERS
only 2/14 are long-sleeve!!!
TOTAL: 14 SWEATERS

5 VELOUR/FLEECE WARMUPS (that I wear far too much at home...)
1 JACKET ([cough] beautiful but a designer not-everyday piece)
DOWN TO ONLY 6 BLAZERS (my name is Lady LV, and I am a blazer-holic... includes a hot pink with gold button beauty, a Chanel-inspired tweed piece, and mercifully 2 classics)
1 BAD JACKET
TOTAL: 13 JACKETS FOR LOUNGING/OUTDOOR USE

I'm could faint with hopelessness lol. I'm preparing my needs list now, for basics.
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84 is OK!!

I'm aiming to restock to 50 (have put the hangers ready in my wardrobe) and have a list....I also have a back up list of 20 pieces in case things wear out at the end of winter so that next summer I maintain the 50 pieces..

But 84 is not OTT- I only don't need much because I'm sick and don't work or go out much lol:smile1:
 
#117
Cullinan said:
84 is OK!!

I'm aiming to restock to 50 (have put the hangers ready in my wardrobe) and have a list....I also have a back up list of 20 pieces in case things wear out at the end of winter so that next summer I maintain the 50 pieces..

But 84 is not OTT- I only don't need much because I'm sick and don't work or go out much lol:smile1:
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Thanks for the note, C! I like the hangers idea - it'll keep me excited to round out my closet.

Lady LV's new wish list:
5 plain long-sleeve shirts w/ simple neckline (black, white, brown, red)
5 sweaters (1 cashmere, 2 Merino, 3 ??; black, cream, red, gray, brown)
2 simple cami's (black and white)
2 nice jeans
1 pair skinny black pants
1 nice leggings
1 pair knee-high black leather boots
0 impractical, ridiculous things I'll regret and pitch!
 
#118
Lady LV said:
Thanks for the note, C! I like the hangers idea - it'll keep me excited to round out my closet.

Lady LV's new wish list:
5 plain long-sleeve shirts w/ simple neckline (black, white, brown, red)
5 sweaters (1 cashmere, 2 Merino, 3 ??; black, cream, red, gray, brown)
2 simple cami's (black and white)
2 nice jeans
1 pair skinny black pants
1 nice leggings
1 pair knee-high black leather boots
0 impractical, ridiculous things I'll regret and pitch!
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I like it - Very Much!!!Well done!!!

You've covered everything you need and if you have room in your closets for a hanger for each piece coming then you won't be tempted to fill them up with impulse buys!!!

Also, as the boots aren't clothes, it rounds your pieces of clothing to a neat 100 pieces - very clever!

I'm very proud that I've helped you - though you did the list- welcome to a season of no mistakes!!!
 
#119
OK i'm only going to do my fall wardrobe (does not include fancy dress clothing):

2 pairs of work jeans (not too tight and have no distressing)
3 pairs of going out jeans
1 pair of jbrand houlihans that i wear all weekend while slinking around the neighbourhood
2 long sleeve silk blouses
2 tshirts for under blazers
2 short sleeve knit tops
3 casual wool sweaters
3 fancier sweaters
3 dresses
3 blazers
several camis and under garments
3 pairs yoga pants/leggings
4 yoga jackets/hoodies

Work clothes - 6 skirts and 8 sweaters
 
#120
My wishlist:

2 new jeans - one black and one blue distressed
1 blazer
2 tshirts
2 new dresses

I didn't mention shoes previously, but I want a brown pair of rachel comey mars booties
 
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