Comments on: Simplifying Your Wardrobe – Part 2

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:30:51 +0000

This is great! I looked at the colors link in part 1 and have a pile of things to give away or consign (for the nicer items). Also know now why I always get compliments in a few certain things and can get more in the “right” colors as I phase in new items. Our clothes dryer died and I dont want to spend money on another one or drag my baby to the laundromat so it is a great time to simplify!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:56:39 +0000

I would check out my sister, Christa’s blog: Empowered Traditionalist and Christa Taylor fashion blog (check out my blogroll for links). You can also email her and I am sure she would love to give you input.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:07:02 +0000

I realize this is an old post and my comment may not be noticed, but I was wondering if you can suggest sources for (or give!) good wardrobe advice. I don’t have much for clothes, and it’s fairly classy already, but I would like to streamline, simplify, and add some some youthful, fashionable pieces (for fun, as you say!). I am a 21yo autumn. Any advice or good resources?

By: katie

katie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:39:05 +0000

I dragged my very fashionable (think J. Crew) and brutally honest sister to the mall and had her help me choose a new purse. I had high expectations… leather, well-made, big enough for a few diapers and wipes, small enough so it didn’t look too empty when I left said diapers and wipes at home, and not black! She was doubtful, but we found it! I paid $150 for it (which is far more than usual for me), but it’s my perfect all-purpose, all-season purse. I got rid of the 5 others and am thrilled with just the one. Sometimes simplifying means making the initial investment to save yourself from a lot of bad choices (and a drawerful of cheap, useless purses) later. And if you can con my sister into going to the mall with you, do it.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:32:19 +0000

I’d suggest a larger purse when you have little children. That way you don’t end up HAVING to drag around this “oh-so-cute” character, unfashionable, diaper bags plus a purse.

I couldn’t nurse, but was still able to carry some bottles (in a baggie, or those bottle coolers), changing mat, change of clothes (an absolute must, if you ask me), and diapers in my normal big purse.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:35:09 +0000

I loved this article. I have always loved clothes. My husband is now in seminary and I am in the process of selling and giving away. Simple is better.

By: Becca

Becca — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:03:23 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this! I love going shopping and do most of it at Target and other thrift shops in the area. I tend to get too many clothing items and many of which I do not wear. I will be going through my clothing items, shoes, and purses soon! Thank you!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:50:53 +0000

Thanks for posting this! I tend to accumulate clothing and accessories, and this post really put my wardrobe in perspective. Do I really need all that? Nope. We’ve been spending this week purging our closets and paring down accessories, and I’m hoping to be able to donate quite a bit of clothing to Dress For Success. Thanks again!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:23:43 +0000

Thanks so much for you series on this. I am in dire need to do this. I almost wish you could come to my closet and do it for me. I have a hard time letting go…. So I am going to start my simplifying tomorrow! Now do one about the whole house..LOL I bet you would really help a lot of women!

By: lizzykristine @ Uplifted Eyes

lizzykristine @ Uplifted Eyes — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:03:30 +0000

I am very dull about shoes and purses. They’re just not my thing. But that works out conveniently for simple shopping and dressing. All my clothes and accessories are on either a black or a brown color scheme.

So for winter I have a pair of black shoes and a pair of brown shoes. For summer I have a pair of black sandals (these are also my formal shoes, so I hardly ever wear them) and a pair of brown sandals. Of course I also have some dirty-work shoes and some gym shoes.

I have two purses, a small black one and a bigger brown-tones one. I don’t like switching stuff between purses, so everything is in the black purse. When I need to use the brown purse, I just drop the smaller black one inside it!

It is the most effortless way I’ve figured out to have matching accessories. Not exciting, but simple and hassle-free.