Clothing classics ...

Carrie Bradshaw's closet ~ SATC

As part of my #lentnospend I have been truly digging through my closet and purging so much.  I think I have filled two contractor trash bags with donations from my closet.  That includes everything from shoes to coats.  

Of course, I need to say that some of the items I purged were in that closet since I had baby #1.  

Oy ...

But every single time I go into that rather small space, for all it holds, I find something new.  Something I am excited to wear.  It has been a journey ... and I am only about 20 days committed.  I still have the other half.  And it feels good.  Great actually.

I have begun to think about classics that I need to add to my wardrobe.  Things that I will keep year after year and will never go out of style.  The pearl earring of pieces.

My style is preppy.  Yes, I mix it up with trendy, but I am a prep at heart.  No matter what I wear there are always preppy elements,  It is the style I am most comfortable in and probably will be the rest of my life.  I see stylish older women with preppy clothes and think, yep, I could totally be ok with that!

Here are the 50 items Domino Magazine says every girl should own ... 

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This is a better representation but when I tried to use the image it was too small to truly enjoy!

So I printed off the list and started checking off what I own.  It was very rewarding to check off so many things I should own.  I was mentally patting myself on the back for not investing in too many trendy pieces.  These are the items I need to acquire ... 

Footwear ~ 

Black pumps

Nude pumps

Riding boots

Accessories ~

Straw hat

Opaque tights (good ones I should spend $$ on)

Evening clutch (a go to)

Casual tote 

Baubles~

Diamond studs (get on it hubs!!)

Tops~ (my biggest need)

Striped boatneck 

Long sleeve T

Classic T

Long wrap cardigan

Skirts & Dresses ~

LBD short and long sleeved

pencil skirt (wool and cotton)

Outerwear ~ 

Raincoat

Leopard trench 

Not bad I would say ... and the idea being you spend more on the classics because they never go out of style!  So, I shouldn't feel bad about dreaming of the perfect black pump with red bottoms ...

Sigh ..

So far I can report I am thrilled with my Lent sacrifice.  I have been excited to get dressed and wear something I wouldn't normally chose.  Like the pink cardi from the pic above.  I have had it more than two years and never wore it.  In 20 days I have worn it twice and loved it both times.  It was really hard earlier this week when I really wanted those pink His and Hers chairs ... but then I walked away and found a 25% off coupon and a way to get them on Easter.  

I was very proud of myself.  And I continue to be ... thinking through my purchases is so much smarter and makes me a better steward.  And the hubs is thrilled.

And everyone loves a happy hubs!