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We forgot to do this thread this year... better late than never!
Share what you learned (e.g. brands, style tips, insights, other ideas) in 2013, and your plans for your style/wardrobe in 2014!
Previous editions of this thread: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
For me:
last years's thread:
2013 Insights:
- Find-and-replace continues to work. That is, if I buy something new, it's only to replace something I already have, which means the old item is either worn out and needs throwing out, or doesn't fit me well and needs selling. No further accumulation!
- Contrary to my 2013 plan, I actually bought two dainite-soled shoes (black chukkas, dark brown oxfords) and am contemplating adding a third pair (maybe black wingtips). Maybe it's just all the rain we've been having over the past couple of years, but I feel that I need more rubber-soled shoes than some years ago.
- I certainly did replace a couple of summer suits and jackets, and that was down to discovering a RTW brand that actually fits me OK: Suitsupply
- I found a new shirtmaker in Luxire, who exceeded my expectations sufficiently to have ordered rather a lot of shirts from them.
- Replace socks when they start to fade badly rather than procrastining indefinitely!
- I'm bored of french cuff shirts; they're too annoying to layer. They now occupy about 10-20% of my selection instead of about 30-40% at the start of the year.
- It's fun to have a range of silhouettes in your wardrobe.
2014 Plans:
- Most of my wardrobe fits me how I want it to, more or less. But I do want to do a find-and-replace edit of the remaining items I don't really think are up to scratch.
- For jackets/suits, that will continue to be a combination of Suitsupply RTW and Ede & Ravenscroft bespoke. There are far fewer changes needed than before, but maybe 3-4 items still need upgrading.
- For belted odd trousers, I want to refine my fit with Luxire and then make a significant order.
- Round out my shirt selection a bit more.
Share what you learned (e.g. brands, style tips, insights, other ideas) in 2013, and your plans for your style/wardrobe in 2014!
Previous editions of this thread: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
For me:
last years's thread:
2013 Insights:
- Find-and-replace continues to work. That is, if I buy something new, it's only to replace something I already have, which means the old item is either worn out and needs throwing out, or doesn't fit me well and needs selling. No further accumulation!
- Contrary to my 2013 plan, I actually bought two dainite-soled shoes (black chukkas, dark brown oxfords) and am contemplating adding a third pair (maybe black wingtips). Maybe it's just all the rain we've been having over the past couple of years, but I feel that I need more rubber-soled shoes than some years ago.
- I certainly did replace a couple of summer suits and jackets, and that was down to discovering a RTW brand that actually fits me OK: Suitsupply
- I found a new shirtmaker in Luxire, who exceeded my expectations sufficiently to have ordered rather a lot of shirts from them.
- Replace socks when they start to fade badly rather than procrastining indefinitely!
- I'm bored of french cuff shirts; they're too annoying to layer. They now occupy about 10-20% of my selection instead of about 30-40% at the start of the year.
- It's fun to have a range of silhouettes in your wardrobe.
2014 Plans:
- Most of my wardrobe fits me how I want it to, more or less. But I do want to do a find-and-replace edit of the remaining items I don't really think are up to scratch.
- For jackets/suits, that will continue to be a combination of Suitsupply RTW and Ede & Ravenscroft bespoke. There are far fewer changes needed than before, but maybe 3-4 items still need upgrading.
- For belted odd trousers, I want to refine my fit with Luxire and then make a significant order.
- Round out my shirt selection a bit more.
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