When I was going through my wardrobe and decluttering some of the items I don’t wear anymore, a thought kept going through my mind as I picked up item after item of clothing that I haven’t worn in two years. Some I haven’t even worn before.
What the hell was I thinking when I bought this?!
In my stash of unworn items, I discovered two teenybopper pieces which, in my age (and *ahem* size), looked quite ridiculous on me. I hadn’t a clue why I even bought them in the first place. Soon I discovered they weren’t anything I would be able to wear without putting on scary-looking stomach-holding-in panties ala Bridget Jones.
Not a good sight, that I can tell you.
I decided that from this year on, I will only buy clothes that 1) fit me nicely, screw the size label, 2) I will wear often and 3) timeless. This means cutting way down on current fashion trends of bright colours, crappy material (goodbye 100% polyester) and odd styles regardless of how cheap they are, and sticking to pieces of good quality. A fine quality wool cardigan, that can be layered over tank tops of various colours, will have a lot more use out of it compared to three frilly blouses which I would only wear once every few weeks. You know what I mean?
I, for one, love fine Merino wool. Despite the heftier price tag, it’s not expensive if you take cost per wear into account. Here are a few of my favourite pieces:
Left: Country Road fine Merino wool cardigan
Right: SABA wool turtleneck
Yes yes, all black. What can I say? I live in Melbourne 😛
So, for me, I’m saving my money for the good stuff. It’s worth it in the end. Non-versatile, fashion-y-pieces-that-go-out-of-style isn’t.
What about you? Are there any good quality items of clothing that you love? Do share 🙂
Totally agree with you on this!! I’ve gone for timeless pieces that feel comfortable ever since I got hit with mortgage. The cost-per-wear equation suddenly becomes more palatable when investing in classic pieces.
After going through my wardrobe and found some clothings still with price tags on, I’ve banned myself shopping at stores like Valleygirl, Supre & Cotton on. I’m now like you, saving for the good stuff!!!
Oooh! Is that the Saba wool top that we saw that day on Chapel St? 🙂
I love Country Rd’s wool stuff. Not expensive when they’re on sale and I stock up like a maniac-especially those v-neck sweaters that I layer over shirts for work.
I’m at a point where I buy good quality staple pieces now in multiple colours I can play with. Accessories like tights and all I can get from Safeway. Toss in a favourite hand-knitted scarf, I’m done! 🙂
Still on a hunt for a red wool coat. Ideas? 🙂
yes, i agree with country road woolen designs. i bought 2 cardis back in 2007 (or was it 2006?) and i’m still wearing it now! in fact, my black one’s with me this very moment. they were expensive (a$100 each i believe), but given the number of times you can wear it, it’s not very expensive at all.
yes, i agree with country road woolen designs. i bought 2 cardis back in 2007 (or was it 2006?) and i’m still wearing it now! in fact, my black one’s with me this very moment. they were expensive (a$100 each i believe), but given the number of times you can wear it, it’s not very expensive at all.