How would I know if I had a gap!

[cardigal]

People talk about shopping for 'gaps' in their wardrobes. Hw would I know if I had one? :(

It's obvious if I need to replace something that's worn out but what are these 'gaps' and how do I identify them?

Yes, I'm an idiot when it comes to shopping and wardrobes but I'm trying to learn

[DidoTheDodo]

I am sure this is wrong. I have a wardrobe in my gap. It is the only place in the room it fits!

[cardigal]

Thank you - most helpful! ;)

[DidoTheDodo]

I know diddly squat about fashion, I'm afraid. I am here to learn!

[gaggiagirl]

Do you have, for instance a smart trouser? If not then I think that's your gap.

My gap is casual trousers.

[cardigal]

That makes sense gaggia thank you.

My gaps are casual everything really. I want casual trousers that aren't jeans.

[LightastheBreeze]

I thought this thread was going to be about a thigh gap

[MrsLettuce]

I think they mean they've, for example, got several tops and, say, some boots that only work with one of the 'bottoms' they have. Possibly. Or maybe, 'Oh, I have no little black dress'.

So, you're after a few casual bits?

[cardigal]

I have a thigh gap light!

Yes mrs that sounds good. I need a few casual bits!

Even though I don't own a white shirt or a trench coat - or indeed an LBD - I don't see them as gaps because I don't need them filling

[MrsLettuce]

But if you don't feel like you're in need of new clothes then you don't have to buy any, it's not The Law.

[LightastheBreeze]

Maybe a pair of chinos for the casual trousers or cords for winter.

[cardigal]

But if you don't feel like you're in need of new clothes then you don't have to buy any, it's not The Law.

But then what are all these folk on here doing buying like billy-oh? Everyone seems to be buying clothes! (Even those that said they wouldn't in August)

It's all too easy really, just a few bits here and there...

I need to concentrate on the casual stuff - it's all getting a bit office-wear in my wardrobe.

[cardigal]

I like the idea of cords light I find chinos a bit baggy around the zip area and jeans a bit too restrictive. Thanks.

[MrsLettuce]

Ooh yes, cords are fab. Are you a baggy or fitted trouser person?

[cardigal]

Definitely fitted. Classic style persona.

[LightastheBreeze]

There are some cords here, some are jeans and some cords, 20% off today on DOTD

Boden straight cords

Boden skinny cords

[cardigal]

They look great light love the aubergine cords! Ive never bought online though as I have to get the fit and feel right. I don't have a credit card to buffer the costs of buying loads and returning either.

Will look at cords on the High Street though, thanks!

[MrsCampbellBlack]

Well, turning serious I reckon that every grown up person should be able to dress from their existing wardrobe for stuff such as:

• wedding
  
• funeral
  
• work
  
• night out
  
• etc etc
  

If you can't - then you have a 'gap'.

And lordy, I'd kill for a thigh gap at the moment.

[cardigal]

I can do all those mrsCB it's just my casual at-home stuff that's lacking as we've discovered.

I'm very grown up, I'm fifty

[DidoTheDodo]

Just a baby cardigal...I'm 56. It's a difficult age. I've just given 2 unworn dresses to my daughter as I am too old to wear them. Ghastly realisation.

[LightastheBreeze]

56 here also, I bought some of those pyjama type trousers, I didn't look all fashionable in them just looked like some old bag lady. They went straight back. I think I will stay with my cords

[QueenCardigan]

Having a gap in your wardrobe is a justification to buy something new . It's about needing something that will make items work together or work for another occasion so eg a jacket to smarten up casual outfits or a certain coloured something iyswim.
As mrscb says it's about having things in your wardrobe for all occasions. I often used to panic buy for nights out until I looked at what I really needed (ie the gaps in my wardrobe) and now know I have about 3 suitable outfits. The only thing I wouldn't be able to pull together right now is a wedding outfit but as I have none in the distant future I won't let that gap worry me.

[KristinaM]

I think you look at your clothes and your lifestyle and make sure they match up

So if you are a SAHM and have wardrobe full of office clothing then you have gaps for casual stuff

So you shop for the life you actually have and not the one you used to have or aspire to .

[StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes]

I seem to have a 'gap' whenever I find an empty coat hanger.... any excuse for shopping

[ocelot41]

I think in terms of two or more items which I could wear together if I just had x...( usu the right colour CAMI or different shoes IME)

[HappyMedium]

KristinaM you hit the nail on the head there for me. .. my wardrobe is full of clothes that match the lifestyle I aspire to. so my big gap is SAHM /casual wear. and I can't find anything I like to fill this gap.