This is a spinoff of the 2013 fashion resolutions thread. Fionabrown mentioned a shopping technique called the 5 Piece French Wardrobe as a way to shop more thoughtfully. Here are the rules:
For myself I decided to do a one purchase a month rule instead of 5 per season, but the idea is the same. So let's use this thread to post our thoughtfully planned wardrobe purchases! It can be 1 or 2 a month or 5 a season, whatever works for you... the whole point is to avoid impulse buying and invest in quality.
I will start, here's my big January purchase. It's the IRO dylan jacket... dreamy sequins and it was on heavy discount at Nordstrom Rack:
-You only buy 5 pieces or items each season (2 seasons a year)
-So in 1 year you buy 10 items
-Could be anything, no budget
What doesn't count are:
-Basics such as underwear, socks, vest, plain t shirts <-- I would add workout clothing to this
-Accessories i.e. gloves, scalf, hat or costume jewelery! No diamond or a balenciaga bag
-Shoes.... that's debatable but for me I would definitely include everyday work/ winter boots if they need replacing only. If its Giuseppe Zanotti or Acne boots then it goes under the 5 Piece Rule.
For myself I decided to do a one purchase a month rule instead of 5 per season, but the idea is the same. So let's use this thread to post our thoughtfully planned wardrobe purchases! It can be 1 or 2 a month or 5 a season, whatever works for you... the whole point is to avoid impulse buying and invest in quality.
I will start, here's my big January purchase. It's the IRO dylan jacket... dreamy sequins and it was on heavy discount at Nordstrom Rack: