To say I've got my winter wardrobe sorted?

[BlueWorkDay]

46, size 16, basically the archetypal middle class, middle aged, working mum.

I wouldn't call it a 'capsule' wardrobe, but I think I'm at a stage where I don't need anything different, so any future purchases are just replacements for what I have.

Here's what it comprises:

Four pairs of near identical Sweaty Betty ankle cuffed yoga pants (all black). Not too sporty, can be worn day to day.

8 or so thin under layers in black or cream (largely uniqlo heat tech).

4 round neck cashmere jumpers (from M&S or Cashmere and Cotton). In black, electric blue, brown, and beige.

One pair of wide leg dark navy jeans.

One pair of ankle cuffed mum style jeans.

One pair black cigarette trousers.

One boxy cardigan (oatmeal).

Three mock turtleneck jumpers (one black, one navy, one grey).

One ski style puffer.

One Sweaty Betty waterproof trench coat.

One tailored wool coat.

Two cashmere snoods.

I do have other clothes, but so far this winter I've basically worn this on rotation.

Love it, OP. I also take a ‘uniform’ approach to my wardrobe. Life is calmer and easier and feel comfortable, lovely and ‘myself’ every day.

Whatever you like, to eaches own. Leggings are an acquired taste for non sports wear, I wouldn’t wear them myself without a dress or long tunic length top as I don’t want my bum exposed. I wear a lot of dresses and skirts myself

OP - do the yoga pants go baggy at the knee?

What's the "blend" though? I'm sick to death of cheap, useless polyester and not willing to buy anything that doesn't specify the materials. Is that even legal not to say what the item is made of?

How can it not say what it’s made of? I didn’t think that was allowed. The fact it doesn’t say makes me think acrylic all the way. I wouldn’t buy it for that reason (shame as it’s quite nice)

Agree! I almost ordered it but didn't want to go get my bank card I didn't deep dive enough. Thanks for saving me from another item of Doom!

This is why I never order from Debenhams, they don't specify the materials and that's because they're usually awful quality.

This can’t be real? I fully believe most people have too many clothes but that’s not enough for living a full life in a UK climate.

I work largely remotely (leadership role in a in a tech company) so I wear my usual clothes.

I travel for work events and meetings in various offices (about 4-6 times a year) and wear the same for travel and recreation, but slightly smarter clothes in-office.

I have not, that's just an example mock turtle neck.

I have one from Monki, one from Gap, and one from somewhere else that I forget.

I googled, "mock turtle neck" and it was the first one that was a similar shape to the ones I own.

I actually.love fashion, I studied it at degree level, and I am one of the last regular readers of fashion magazines.

I know what is "in" and am pretty good at predicting what will be "in" next (ie what will make its way from the runway to the high street).

It's just not for me.

I have a mantra, which is 'if this got broken would I buy it again?' I apply it to clothes, if the answer is "no" then I get rid of that thing.

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Each to his own. Sounds a bit dull to me but we’re all different. Do you work at home or do you wear yoga pants out?

Not really. They're not like leggings, they're like very narrow leg, soft fabric, joggers.

I wear them day-to-day. But they're not leggings, more like soft slim leg joggers.

They're actually fairly chic with a cashmere jumper, a boyfriend blazer and smart new trainers.

Ohh thats nice, havent seen that style before.

I think it sounds fine, i literally live in joggers/tracksuits or jeggings & jumpers in winter. 😂

Do you work @Rosealea? And exercise and go to the beach and walk in the woods and go to the theatre and out with friends?

Sounds a bit of a yawn fest to me. I find it hard to believe that you love fashion if I'm honest. But it must be great to know that everything matches and works well together.

I personally wouldn’t wear joggers or leggings out. The supermarket at a push maybe.

This is an interesting thread for me as I was recently thinking how much I struggle to dress for autumn and winter. Winter especially. And yet i am lucky to be able to afford to buy clothes but I just never see anything I want in this season!! I am 39, 5ft3inches and a size 8-10. I have lots of lovely dresses, skirts and blouses for summer but for winter I have the grand total of:

One Nike jumpsuit (worn mostly round the house)
Two hoodies/casual long sleeves (Sweaty Betty)
Three bodysuits (Not Basics)
One pair of jeans (Levi)
One denim mini (Sezane)
I have quite a lot of cardigans from Sezane and one from Palome.

And that's it 😅 apart from gym clothes (Sweaty Betty and Lilybod) and one dressy dress (Rixo).

I have ordered some clothes in the sales (Reiss, Toast, Louise Misha) so we'll see...

In that case I'd say it's quite odd to limit your clothes so much. You'll want to upgrade to different leg shapes soon (are cuffed trousers coming back? I feel like they were fashionable a few years ago). And even top shapes change fairly regularly. Don't you ever see something fabulous that doesn't conform to your rules? I know what is 'in' too just from looking at people and Instagram, but I don't necessarily want to wear it.

I love clothes and fashion, but I love them because I love buying things I think are beautiful. A lovely piece of embroidery, a knit with exactly the right texture, a print that makes me happy. A wardrobe of plain neutrals sounds terribly dull for someone who loves fashion.

Exactly what I'm thinking.