I've recently done a good bit of spring cleaning. After cleaning out my closet, I've found a couple of gaps in my wardrobe.
I've heard somewhere that there are three things that are ideal when shopping for clothes:
1. For them to be affordable
2. For them to be easy to find
3. To love everything about them: the style, fit, fabric, etc
And you can only pick two.
I nearly always sacrifice the third, but this means that there's often something just a little off about my outfits.
The tops are too cropped, or the sweaters pill quickly. The trousers could use a hem, or the shoes and belt are different enough shades that they look like a mistake. The purse is the right size, but not fancy enough. The dress is just outdated enough that it's starting to be noticeable.
It's never the end of the world, and I push through the discomfort. Usually, once I'm no longer looking in the mirror, I don't think about it much.
But I'd like to get it right. To give up convenience of ease, and spend the time and effort required to get exactly what I want at a price I like. To have a closet full of things that make me feel great every single day.
Someday. I'll get there.
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