Fall 2017 Clothing Summary

My goal is to keep my quarterly clothes budget to $200. I've still got some weight loss goals to achieve, but I need to do a bit of fill-in in the meantime.

Amazon: $25.99

I was looking for some cute low oxfords to wear this winter. Thank goodness for Amazon as I was striking out at all the physical stores around here. 

Amazon: $0

My care exchange partner bought me these two lovely tunics. I had been eyeing them for awhile, but I rarely buy clothes. It was a nice treat to get them in my box.

Target: $21.81

I love the Target clearance rack! I found this cute denim skirt and black sleeveless top. The top has gone into regular rotation for my outfits. 

2017 Total: $322.59

Next up on the TBR pile:

Summer 2017 Clothing Summary

My goal is to keep my quarterly clothes budget to $200. I've still got some weight loss goals to achieve, but I need to do a bit of fill-in in the meantime.

Amazon $45.86

I desperately needed a new swimsuit for this season. One was maternity and big in weird places. One was pre-baby and small in weird places. Thankfully my online parent group had suggested some great swimsuits. I went with the Cocoship Vintage Sailor Pin Up Swimsuit. Very flattering and comfy!

A friend was wearing this great tunic length sleeveless top and I just had to get my own! I grabbed the Urbancleo Tunic Tank Top in dark gray. Great for throwing on over leggings and nice and cool. Perfect for summer wear. They have a variety of sleeve and neckline styles. I will probably grab a few more pieces this fall. 

Target $65.50

I needed a new pair of yoga pants (old ones are stretched out and covered with bleach spots). Thank goodness they had these great Mossimo ones in stock the day I was looking.

As Target is doing away with it's old brands and brining in some new collections, they have been offering discounts on the old brands throughout the summer. I snapped up this cute short sleeve plaid shirt during one of those sales. 

Total impulse buy! I saw these cute lightweight shorts on the clearance rack. I'll never wear them in public (not that confident), but they are perfect for around the house. 

Loving the late 90s vibe going on at Target right now... I grabbed a couple of pieces to try on at home. Unfortunately all but one didn't fit. I did get this cute little sheath dress out of the ordeal. I imagine I'll be wearing it with tights or leggings this fall and winter. This may just be my plane outfit for flying back to Indiana at Christmastime.

2017 Total: $274.79

Next up on the TBR pile:

Spring 2017 Clothing Summary

My goal is to keep my quarterly clothes budget to $200. I've still got some weight loss goals to achieve, but I need to do a bit of fill-in in the meantime.

Target $13.74

I spotted this cute lightweight top on the clearance rack. Usually the shirts I find are too short, but I think this one is just right. I'm a sucker for stripes and the lace detailing is great.

Marshall's $32.77

Popped into Marshall's on the hunt for sleeveless tops to wear for summer. My summer wardrobe is lacking... After combing through the racks, I found two that work great. This first one covers all my trouble areas, is perfectly lightweight but not see-through cotton, and has a great boho design.

I like the pattern of the second top even more, although I wish it was about 2 inches longer. I love the lace detailing and how flowy it is. Very comfortable top! As a bonus, it's not see-through!

2017 Total: $163.43

Next up on the TBR pile:

Winter 2017 Clothing Summary

Starting anew for 2017. My goal is to keep my quarter clothes budget to $200. I've still got some weight loss goals to achieve, but I need to do a bit of fill-in in the meantime.

Target $31.58

A couple of weeks ago, I took advantage of a B1G50% deal on sneakers and flip-flops. My favorite white and black striped slip-ons are too big (stretched out) after pregnancy, so i needed something new. I grabbed this pair of Vans-espue slip-ons and a pair of denim (Keds-esque) sneakers. The denim ones are actually slipons with fake laces!

Old Navy $85.34

After my birthday day in San Francisco, I stopped into Old Navy to take advantage of their 30% sale and find pants! I grabbed this great stretchy black pencil skirt (longer than the one I currently own) and coral tank top. The top is thin but not see through. Love some hot weather options as summer is coming soon.

I grabbed this coral tank top on clearance! Perfect for a layering piece. And I finally found some pants that fit! I bought these gray chino Pixie pants. They are ankle length and fairly lightweight, perfect for spring and summer here in California.

Finally I grabbed a graphic tee. Most of my tees are gross. I need a couple of good semi-fitted tees to throw on with jeans and shorts. Loving this one!

2017 Total: $116.92

December 2016 Clothing Summary

Summer 2015 I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe… I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won’t buy anything and other months I’ll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent…

Target — Black booties $18.78 (50% off!!)

Christmas gifts -- My mom usually gets me some clothes for Christmas. This year I got some basic layering tees and camis, an classic MTV logo tee, and some owl slippers. No pics, but I'm glad for the layering camis. My old ones were worn out.

December Total: $18.78

Total for 2016: $335.80

November 2016 Clothing Summary

Summer 2015 I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe… I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won’t buy anything and other months I’ll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent…

Target — Burgundy high low tee $11.48.  While shopping for some baby items, I decided to check out the clearance rack. I bought two shirts, but took one back that was huge. I did keep this nice lightweight long tee. Perfect for layering in the cooler months and wearing with leggings around the house.

November Total: $11.48

Total for 2016: $317.02

October 2016 Clothing Summary

So I completely stopped doing these after April. To be fair, I didn't really buy clothes as I was pregnant and wearing my old maternity clothes. I haven't bought any new clothes since giving birth a month ago, but I'm going to try and estimate what I spent during the last months of my pregnancy. Hopefully I can start fitting into real clothes soon and the reevaluate my wardrobe. Summer 2015 I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe…

I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won’t buy anything and other months I’ll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent…

Target -- I eventually had to buy some new underwear (yeah for granny panties for postpartum recovery!) and a new nursing bra. I also grabbed a nursing tank that has been great for sleeping in. Estimated cost - $40.00

DSW -- Towards the end of my pregnancy, I realized that I was down to one pair of flip flops. All my other shoes didn't fit with my swollen feet. I broke down and popped into DSW to find something that I could wear for awhile. I found these two pairs of shoes on the clearance rack. Those flip flops are the comfiest I've every owned. They have been amazing for my aching feet. And the sneakers will be a great replacement for my old Dr. Scholl's sneaks that bit the dust last year. Thankfully both pairs were 40% off their original price. I got shoes that fit and didn't break the bank!  $52.00 for both pairs

May-October Total: $92.00

Total for 2016: $305.54

April 2016 Clothing Summary

This past summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe… I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won’t buy anything and other months I’ll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent…

Target — Maternity Tee Shirt $12.00

Tank Top $6.00

April Total: $19.80

Total for 2016: $213.54

March 2016 Clothing Summary

This past summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe… I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won’t buy anything and other months I’ll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent…

Dia & Co. Box — My last Dia & Co. Box for awhile (lots of reasons), I managed to snag one cute lightweight top. I can wear it for at least another month before California gets too hot...

Birthday Presents -- I didn't buy anything, but my mom did buy me a few things for my birthday. So no adding to my total spent, but I did get to add a few pieces to my wardrobe. Forgot to take pics of another top similar to the striped one but in mustard yellow. I know I'm going to love that black dress for this summer.

March Total: $52.00

Total for 2016: $193.74

February 2016 Clothing Summary

This past summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe… I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won't buy anything and other months I'll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent...

LuLaRoe

A friend and I hosted an online pop-up party. I ended up buying four things the night of the party, but two of those items were free because of our rewards. Woohoo! The next week, I shopped at another online pop-up for another pair of leggings.

Randy Top -- Very stylish and fits well

Irma Tunic and Black Leggings -- Their leggings are incredibly soft and comfy and I love that the Irma covers my bum.

Printed leggings -- I wanted something that would coordinate with my turquoise Irma top. (Kept forgetting to take a real world pic, so this one is from the pop-up.) I bought #6

Perfect Tee -- Paired with previously purchased Cassie Skirt.

Dia & Co. Box -- I had one scheduled for the end of February, but they pushed it back due to increased demand. I got it yesterday, so I will put that box in March's clothing summary.

February Total: $84.75

Total for 2016: $141.74

January 2016 Clothes Summary

This past summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe… I decided to add a running total for 2016 at the bottom. I know some months I won't buy anything and other months I'll splurge. I would like to monitor my total spent...

Old Navy

I popped in on New Year's Day and grabbed some great clearance items. I actually went to Michael's next door to Old Navy, but had to pop in when I saw all the clearance. Along with the two tops for me, I grabbed two for my mom that she wanted. I bought a short sleeve knit shirt ($2.97), a 3/4 sleeve knit shirt ($3.99), and a pair of shorts for bedtime ($2.47).

Dia & Co. Box

I ended up buying the flared jeans ($46.90) in my box. And I've worn them a ton already. I think a good buy!

January Total: $56.99 Decent price tag for a pair of nice jeans and a few tops.

Total for 2016: $56.99 

December 2015 Clothes Summary

December was a weird month as I was traveling for most of it and Christmas happened. My clothing summary is going to look a bit different... This summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe…

Goodwill 

One of my hometown's Goodwill locations always has great finds! Of course I had to stop while in town. I snapped up this Old Navy sheer blouse ($4.50), Loft open cardigan ($4.50), and Apt. 9 sparkly top ($4.50).

Meijer 

It hit almost 70 degrees while I was in Indiana. And silly me, I had only packed heavy sweaters. So, I snapped up this cute thin sweater while buying booze for Christmas Eve. It was perfect for those warm days in Indiana and I can wear it in California. Bonus: It was 40% off! ($12.00)

Gifts

My mom is almost always on point with clothing gifts for me! I received this awesome 3/4 length thin cream sweater, thin burgundy sweater, knit brown sweater, leopard print flats, black moccasin flats, and a few tanks. Love it all! Bonus points for all of it being light enough to wear in California!

December Total: $27.29

November 2015 Clothes Summary

I didn't do an October Clothes Summary as I didn't purchase any clothes in October. And my Dia & Co. box didn't come until November. (Scheduling changes)

This summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack “just because it’s cheap.” No more keeping things that don’t quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won’t wear. Instead, I’m trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don’t have a specific budget, but definitely don’t want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I’m aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe…

Dia & Co. Box

I started this subscription service in August. You can read about my first box here and my second box here. My third box came the first week in November. I bought the red plaid shirt ($29.90) and black leggings ($40).

LuLaRoe

I met a wonderful LuLaRoe rep at our craft fair. I was thinking abotu buying something from her and then she posted a pop-up on FB one week night. I snapped up two pieces: a turquoise Irma Tunic ($28) and a navy and white polka dot Cassie Skirt ($29). I've worn both and they are oh so comfortable. I'm hosting a pop-up with friend in February. Can't wait!

November Total: $138.57 Over my max of $100, but oh well. Every once in awhile, I might go over a bit. I'm sure I'll pick up a few new things in December.

September 2015 Clothes Summary

This summer I participated in a capsule wardrobe challenge. I learned a lot from three months of wearing ~40 pieces. One of the biggest things that I learned was that I hate most of my wardrobe. I have so many ill-fitting and/or not my style pieces cluttering my closet. After completing the summer capsule wardrobe, I decided to take the fall off from that particular challenge and work on building a wardrobe I love. To that end, I started buying clothes agin. But not just any old clothes. No more purchases from the clearance rack "just because it's cheap." No more keeping things that don't quite fit. No more buying things that i love on the mannequin but look silly on me. No more buying clothes that I realistically won't wear. Instead, I'm trying to be very selective in my buying. So, dear readers, I am going to share with you what I bought during the past month. I will post links if the item is still available and prices i paid. I don't have a specific budget, but definitely don't want to spend more than $100 a month. (Realistically I'm aiming for around $40 a month). You will also get to see pieces I bought that I ended up returning. By December, I want to be able to say that I bought some great pieces that I wear often. I also want to plan for a possible winter capsule wardrobe...

Dia & Co. Box

I started this subscription service in August. You can read about my first box here. I had a box scheduled for the end of the September. You can read the full post here. I ended up buying the awesome ASOS Jeans ($54).

Old Navy

I took advantage of Old Navy's huge Labor Day sale. 60% select items, plus an extra 15% off. I ended up buying six pieces and returning three.

Hi-Lo Relaxed Fit Tank in Pink Print $5.10 -- Perfect fit. Cute enough to be paired to jean shorts or a black knit mini.

Pointe Knit Mini in Black  $8.50 -- I've never owned a knit mini skirt, but this one was the right price to try out. Thankfully it fits great and is super comfy. Plus it looks great with heeled sandals and wedges, flip flops, or flats.

Sleeveless V-Neck in Black Dot $6.80 (returned) -- Very cute top, but absolutely huge on me. I tried tucking it into the skirt, but it's still just too much fabric for me. Sad to return this one.

Pixie Pant in Flaming Tulip $12.32 (returned) -- They fit okay in the waist, but were baggy around my knees. Plus I could tell these were going to sag as the day progressed. Had to return them.

Floral Swing Tank in Black Print  $5.95 (returned) -- Very sheer and a little too short for me.

3/4 Sleeve Swing Tea in Black  $5.10 -- On the shorter side, but I love the subtle movement to this top. Plus I like the sleeves.

Target

Even though I said I wasn't going to shop the clearance, I do love to look. I am limiting myself to pieces from there that I really love. I grabbed these two pieces while picking up household items.

Palazzo Pants $5.98 -- The pants were an impulse buy. I love fun lounging wear, but was getting sick of yoga pants. These are cute but super comfy. I could even wear them to the library or grocery store. So impulse, but I think a smart buy.

Black V-Neck Tee $7.00 -- I love great fitting basic tees. These Merona ones work perfectly around the house or dressed up a bit.

September Total: $85.68 Lower than my max of $100, but higher than I wanted it to be. For October, I'm not planning on buying much of anything (except my Dia box), so the number should be a lot smaller.