Have a think about over a month the kind of things you will be doing. So for me it is this number of outfits for autumn winter abs will as a couple of new bits in January.
Work x 20 days
Running errands x 4 (jeans and top)
Day time outings x 4 (skirt+top or dress)
Night time outing x 2 (dress or skirt or jeans often same as daytime tbh)
Plus At home (harems and t shirt or long sleeved top)
Plus smart and casual coat and shoes.
This is a capsule wardrobe concept so I might have 2 pairs of jeans and two skirts, several tops one jumper one dress etc.
I get most of my stuff from Matalan Tesco /Asda /primark and bits from m and s. Next and hm. I don't like online shopping and we have rubbish shops near me. I return a lot and follow some Instagrammers, and used to regularly look at Facebook style groups (now prefer Instagram)
If I haven't worn it before the return periods date I take it back.
Finding jeans was the hardest for me as I find them so uncomfortable but I have found some elasticated tapered ones from next I love.
Yesterday it was warm so I wore beige animal print ruffle skirt and a black top with a a wide belt abs palmieras (family party) Plus faithful denim jacket. Today skinny jeans and a drop sleeved oversized t from Asda.
I'm happiest in a midi skirt and a top!