After coming home from Christmas and hanging up all my new apparel goodies I had a revelation. I have been blessed with a great closet full of clothing (big thanks Mom and Dad) but I only wear about a third of it. I constantly reach for favorites, old comfortables, or highly praised items while letting others fall to the wayside as I get new things each season. While sorting through, trying to make room for new sweaters, I realized that I haven't been wearing a lot of things that I actually really like and hanging on to items that I'm not so fond of wearing.
As of today, that it going to change. I am going to go through my closet and wear every single item in it this season. I will not repeat a single outfit until every piece of material has seen a little love. I will document every day to help myself keep on track (this may take a while so I might forget that I've already worn something) as well as make myself accountable. So here are the guidelines:
1. The no-repeat rule applies to all shirts, blouses, sweaters and dresses that are in season.
2. Pants, leggings, and shoes do not count as I am amazingly not overflowing with these. Also, it would just be cruel to make myself pair a shirt with pants that obviously do not match. I'm a working professional and have an appearance to maintain with my friends and colleagues. I'd like for them to be willing to be seen out with me in public.
3. Formal wear is exempt, obviously.
4. Layering items such as tanks and cardigans can be repeated if necessary but I must try my best to avoid this. For example, I can't repeat with one just because I prefer it if another matches as well.
At the end of this I hope to have saved some money, found some new great outfits, and made a necessary donation to Goodwill after my friends have been able to call dibs on any discards.
Wish me luck!
Sounds like a fun challenge! Good luck and have fun!
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