Usually around this time of year I’m going through my closet with a fine-toothed comb, deciding what stays and what goes…and what additional specific items are needed to round out my wardrobe.

I’m going to do things a little differently this year as:

  • the specific list thing never works that well for me: being at the high end of mainstream plus sizes (very few companies go above size 24), my options are always very limited
  • it’s easy for me to get locked into “I need this in white, grey and black” without being open to the virtual rainbow of actual possibilities. and because I shop mainly online and search for “white, grey and black” things I don’t usually even SEE the other options

So I’ve decided to make a list (yes, another list) of wardrobe intentions for this year. Overarching changes I’d like to see in my outfits and appearance. And then I can search for things of a certain vibe vs. just color or shape. I thought it seemed like a fun way to change things up a bit, maybe you’d like to try it, too!

  1. Polish Things Up
    • I used to “dress” a little more. My weight and my painful feet have dragged me down a bit (#understatement). Once I start with comfortable shoes (meaning, running style sneakers), it’s hard to elevate much from there. But I admit I’ve gotten lazy about searching for nicer-looking comfortable shoes. Maybe there are brands and styles out there now that weren’t available two years ago.

    • More pants that aren’t jeans. Again, this is probably just laziness on my part. I found a brand and style that fits me and I just order them over and over and over again in different colors. Easy-peasy. But with my “not sneakers,” it would be nice to have some “not jeans.”

    • More tunics and blouses than tees. Again, that seems like an easy enough change, that will elevate many of my looks right away.

    • Up my jewelry and accessories game. Up it? Ha. CREATE IT. My jewelry “collection” has dwindled to practically nothing over the years as I’ve sold things off. I should have added “sell gold and silver jewelry” to my “ways to make money quick” post. I inherited so many things from my mother that were never really my style, I just kept them because they were hers…and at times over the years when I really needed money, they were an easy thing to sell for instant cash. I have a guy. Ha ha. No, really 🙂 And beyond jewelry, I shouldn’t be carrying the same bag for years and years. They end up looking worn and bring down the entire outfit.

  1. Wear More Color & Print
    • I’ve been pretty firmly locked into the whole minimal look thing for awhile. Simple lines, few colors, subdued tones. I still like that look, I think that’s My Look…but I could stand to expand on it a bit.
    • I am tired of just wearing sold color on solid color. I realize that’s part of cold weather dressing, but now is the perfect time to start breaking out of that a bit. I will prioritize florals and plaids and stripes and geometrics, etc., over solids.
  2. Step Outside the Box
    • Back to that minimal/tailored/casual look of mine, I think it’s time to step outside that box a bit and think a little more creative and artfully and…remember my resolution for this year (that went out the window a few days later when I found out I had to move right away!), “romantically.”

    • I’d like to be a little more adventurous in my dressing. Nothing crazy (although “crazy” is relative!), but a little. I think I can manage a little.

I think that’s enough! While only three main points, when it comes to change, three things is maybe a lot. And if I could find 1-2 new things this year that meet each of the three main things, I will consider this a success!

Do you have any changes you wish you could make in your wardrobe? I’d love to hear about them. And if you have successes, I’d love to see pictures! I’ve been thinking about a new Facebook group – something more interactive than the FashionSchlub Facebook page, where people can really share – questions, comments, pictures, links, etc. But I don’t know if that’s just One More Place for people to go when lives are already spread so thin.

Have a nice weekend, everyone!

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