Canters, I do tend to do a sort out when I change out my wardrobe seasonally. Things that are really at the end of their life cycle or beyond repair/fixing get taken out, as well as items that just aren't working for me and realistically never will. I don't throw anything out because stylistically it's had its moment or it hasn't felt stylistically right for some time.
I think it helps that I buy somewhat strategically and look for things that suit me rather than it being fashionable. I deeply regret throwing out a lot of things that were too small as it was part of my 'just accept this is natural size' thinking, holding on felt unhealthy. My weight loss sort of came out of left field so it would have been nice to have had those clothes at that point. It was exactly the year after I'd done the big clearout 
. I have quite a large section of my wardrobe now that simply is too big and I can't make to work by having it altered or worn oversized but I think I'll hold onto those with that lesson. It's a silly supposition that I'll remain my current size forever. They're things I genuinely love and really miss not having in my wardrobe, but I'll box it up in anti-moth paper and 'archive' it. I think the Kondo nonsense and similar rules work better if you buy more indiscriminately, or predominantly on price, easily affected by ideas of value, so to speak. I'm also always cautious to avoid dating trends, like those flurry slides 
from last year, or this year's Prince of Wales check (unless it really suits you and you struggle to find it the rest of the time, now, of course, is the time to get a really nice piece of it) and the synthetic fluffy sheep like coats. Last year everyone wanted a version of the Acne Aviator suede and shearling jacket, the real thing will carry you through many years as it's quite impressive on its materiality alone and I can easily see it resurging in a cycle, but the imitation ones have probably all worn out by now, and they were never the real deal anyhow so they were never really the thing people wanted.
Metal in jewelry is difficult because there's a huge difference between costume and the real deal. I'm neutral in the face but definitely warm in the body, the two rarely match up perfectly. In theory I can wear most metals, copper and rose gold prove difficult though, the high karat yellow gold (especially if it's very shiny) isn't my best look but I can get away with it, especially if worn mixed. Platinum is my best match, real silver can be a bit too cool but costume jewelry seems to be very easy to wear, as the tones appear to be a bit more neutral in general. So whilst I'd be less inclined to buy real silver, I happily buy 'silver' in costume jewelry. The finish also matters, in more contemporary pieces I really like brushed brass, but can't really get on with aluminum. So, in short not my expertise, buy what you respond to best when you see it.
I've noticed a trend about HOC on MN before, the ones who are most enthused about it are usually autumns or winters, summers are really tepid and springs seem to really hate the experience.
Do you like a squarer scarf though, Canters, that's their most iconic shape but I do think they do stoles and shawls as well. I'm not always the biggest fan of a square as it can be quite bulky on the chest and give you a Santa beard. A lighter silk (chiffon) would possibly be more climate-appropriate? Although both of those features would take it out of the iconic Hermes sphere, so perhaps not what you want?
10FingersOnTheFender, French mothers are something else, aren't they? There's a lovely passage in the How to be Parisian book on it, made me realise I had quite the Parisian mother. I'll look it up later to share here.
exploding, I think with the age thing it's more that you exude a confidence that's in relation to the age you are, it's not defining you or getting you down. It's both a strong statement as it unapologetically sets aside preconceived notions and at the same time it's a quiet confidence I think, choices are precise and legible and you can get away with more in that regard than if you were younger I think, rather than exuding 'I'm sorry I still exist, please don't mind me'.
Knowing your height and long limbed body shape, I can really see why that blazer works really well for you Elle.
Sock, I think Soeur is a bit small, and their sizes go really small. The models (who are your average thin Parisian models rather than 'healthy' catalog models of elsewhere usually wear a 38, the look is a bit baggy then. Is it EU or FR you're referring to as there's already a size difference between those.
Oh, no schmalex, &other stories usually comes in quite big in the shoe department. Did see they've added more things in the sale but sensibly decided probably best not to look. The Maison Kitsune grey sweatshirt I had as a backup for the &other stories one that didn't work ou just got marked down to 70% so I snapped it up. Then added a bralette to it for the hell of it, and a few pairs of lacy underthings. Less than 24hrs since the Joseph coat and I'm already buying more, doing well here 