I don’t have the words…
As I said, my search has me thinking about what I like in clothes. I am kind of picky, but in the grand scheme of things, I don’t think I ask for much.
- Pockets. If I had my way, everything would have pockets, but I’ll tell you this; I would rather have no pockets than useless inch-and-a-half deep decorative pockets. Can someone please explain to me the purpose of a pocket that is only deep enough to make you think you can put things in it?
- Hoods. Since I stick to no muss/no fuss hair styles, I’ll take a hood over an umbrella any day. They keep your ears warm, too.
- Softness. I do so love soft fluffy fabrics. One of my favorite garments is my Cookie Monster robe. It was not made to be a Cookie Monster robe, but it is bright blue and furry. No one believes that I did not realize when I bought it that I would look like I had skinned a Muppet.
- Appropriately sized arm holes. I know everyone has different size arms, so there is no way to mass produce perfectly tailored garments. However, there is no excuse for plus-size blouses with super-skinny arms or tops where the sleeve could fit around one’s waist. If it’s a design choice, fine. That is a style I can avoid. When it’s a matter of poor planning, it bugs the crap out of me.
- Cute skirts. You know what’s still one of my favorite things in the world? Wearing a skirt that fans out when I spin around. You can keep your pencil skirts, I’m just waiting for pleats and ruffly hems to come back in style.
So tell me, what makes something a keeper in your wardrobe?
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Pockets, definitely. USEFUL pockets. I like carrying a purse for my various daily sundries, but I prefer to keep my keys/wallet/phone on my person. Not in a bag that can be left behind in a store/restaurant/car.
Flats are good; I can’t walk in heels. And they make all of my joints hurt. Though I may, ultimately, become a Clogs Lady (I need the arch support).
Good jeans (just enough stretch to be wearable, but not so much that they’ll lose structure by lunchtime) are like a holy grail.
…And scarves and shawls and jewelry.
Saw adorbable pleated skirts in the mall last week.
I feel like I have a lot of the same preferences as you (@SaraB). The only way that I have been able to find most of my favorite clothes is that I found a consignment store in a nearby town that is everything I want in the world.
1. Not tight, but not that I am an amorphous blob. I am, for all intensive purposes, a small person. Or rather, small waist + big chest. I have been self-conscious of these things since one of my best guy friends started making comments about them in the 7th grade. It’s taken a long time to get me to wearing things that are somewhat form fitting. I’m getting more comfortable with how clothes fit me (such that I am past wearing mens clothes that are way too big- thank you “grunge” fashion in highschool). I still wear everything a little big, but I appreciate jeans that recognize that I have a nice butt. I own a lot of belts.
2. Durability. I work outside part of the year and I spend a lot of time hiking or playing outside otherwise. If I get jeans from Target I wear through them in just a few months. I need things that last.
3. Comfy and warm. See above + cold climates. I love me hoodies and flannel like no one’s business. Wool sweaters are my friend (but good wool, not scratchy wool).
4. Running shoes. I’m a runner and the lab that I work in necessitates me wearing close-toed shoes most of the time. I live in running shoes.
5. Good colors. I fully admit that 85% of my clothes are earth-tone-y, dark blues, greens, browns, and grays. But some of my absolute favorite pieces of clothing are ridiculously bright. Like, wear-these-outside-during-hunting-season colors. Just a little something to brighten the day.
1) Wearability. I need clothes that will last me a long time because I generally wear the shit out of stuff. So I don’t mind paying a little more for good quality, classic stuff that will last forever. I just got to save a bit more. Also, I think I have officially aged out of Forever 21.
2) Decent jeans. I live in jeans. If I can find a fit and cut that’s flattering, I’ll buy 5 pairs.
3) I’m the opposite of you in that I love a good pencil skirt. Perfect work outfit.
4) Ballet flats. I should probably wear heels more, but I will usually take comfort over style any day.
5) 50s-style A-line dresses. I worked at Anthropologie for awhile and wanted to buy the whole store. Even with my 50% discount, everything was too expensive. :(