Forever 21 jacket and dress / Sam Edelman boots / Urban Outfitters belt
I haven't bought many clothes lately, which I'm sure my wallet and bank account find satisfying, but it's because every time I try (which is a lot, to be quite honest), they never seem to pass my questions. Is this worth the money; would I rather keep my money or have this item? Is this a classic piece, will I love it six months from now? A year from now? Is this something that everyone needs to have in their wardrobe? Can I wear this with at least 4-5 outfits? If it is on sale/at a discount, would I pay full price for it? If it isn't a yes to all of those questions, I (try to) put it back. As I get older, I find myself needing to have a more curated closet and streamlined style, with more investment pieces. No more: (1) purchasing things just because they were on sale! and/or (2) buying because it's trendy. I've even purged my closet full of things that don't answer those questions either, which is difficult because it brings forth the realization that those items were a waste of money, but now that I'm trying to control my closet better, no longer will I have to purge half of it! Do any of you feel the same way? What do you find are necessary wardrobe items?
In an effort to stay true to my test, I just purchased these boots last weekend. I hemmed and hawed for a while, and thanks to Michelle (who also has them, as does Rae), I bit the bullet and bought them. And they definitely answer all my questions and then some.
