The time has come again for a winter wardrobe planning run down. This year I am strictly adhering to a list (actually this time!) which I wrote back in January but had yet to blog about.
Basically this list came about after I did my
Top 5 Purchases of 2012 post. Doing that post really made me think about my shopping habits, and what was lacking in my wardrobe.
I came to the conclusion that I definitely don't need any more printed items (except for timeless striped tops of which I have two, but are worn to death) but instead,
I need more basics. Seeing as I've been wearing mainly pants since Autumn arrived, I've realised I'm lacking in top-halves to match. Basic top-halves are therefore, my priority for winter.
Here is the full list;
grey jumper*
black jumper
striped long sleeved tee
navy shirt
black shirt
chambray shirt
white tshirt
long thick cardi
light coat / parka
black boots (heeled & flat)
flat shoes (suitable for work)
white sneakers
black jeans
navy chinos
leather skirt
plain black dress
*italics indicates already purchased item
So far this list has gone great! The list comprises of items that I've identified as being lacking in my wardrobe which quite obviously means when they're purchased, they fit seamlessly in with all my other clothes.
Super satisfying, guilt-free shopping! So far this year I've only purchased one item which wasn't on the list (
Zara tartan pants) and luckily it wasn't a major faux-pas.
I hate the thought of all the items I've purchased over the years that, despite my best efforts, just didn't get worn. I'm pretty ruthless with those items (maybe due to the guilt!) and if they're not worn, they get culled pretty darn quickly. Out of sight, out of mind I guess. But hopefully with this new list and very strict rules about it (its public now, I can't really stuff it up now... can I?), those guilts wont happen again and I'll never have 'nothing to wear'!
