Back in May, I wrote a post titled “Neglected Wardrobe Areas,” which addressed the issue of people not shopping for the wardrobe items they need most.  I wrote that even though I spend a lot of time in workout clothes and lounge wear, I generally spent less than 10% of my clothing dollars on such pieces.  Until recently, I didn’t believe these types of clothes were important enough to merit a larger portion of my wardrobe budget.   I now understand it’s important that we feel good about the way we look in all situations, even when we’re sitting at home in front of our computers.

Other Areas of Wardrobe Neglect

While I’ve successfully upgraded my at-home and workout wear in recent months, I’ve come to realize there are other areas of my wardrobe I’m neglecting for different reasons.   Although I still have a large wardrobe, my closet is sadly lacking in terms of bottom pieces, especially pants.  Most of my pants are at least two years old and many are from more than four years ago.  I’m doing a bit better with skirts, but half of my skirts date back to 2010 or earlier.

Do you neglect certain areas of your wardrobe when shopping?

Even though I’m someone who shops a lot, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with holding on to older clothes, particularly if they are still in decent condition and are a good fit for your body and lifestyle.  However, I don’t love most of my pants.  Many are showing their age, and most could really stand to be replaced at this point.  So you may wonder why I haven’t replaced them during one of my many shopping trips this year or last. Continue reading →