This year has been a bit strange. I haven't perused the malls or looked online to see what is in style. I haven't made a shopping list and I haven't daydreamed about the new Spring clothes that I want to add to my wardrobe. I embarked on a No-Spend Year at the beginning of 2017, so there will be no shopping this season.
I have a basket that I keep my off-season clothes in. I keep this basket in my closet so that warmer clothes are close at hand. (We have had snow in May. Ugh.) I packed away all of my winter sweaters, blanket scarves and my leather leggings. I also pulled out my lighter scarves, tops, pink jeans and a floral dress for Easter. I am excited to wear dresses, skirts and cropped pants.
I am eager to learn how to work within my wardrobe. I am looking forward to learning how to be content with what I have. I am discovering how to take proper care of myself so that shopping isn't an emotional crutch. This is an important skill to have.
I am actually surprised that I don't feel the compulsion to shop. I am shocked that I am not lamenting my inability to add a few new items to my closet. It feels good to be content.
Here are a few items that I am looking forward to wearing again this season. I have taken these photos out of my previous Capsules, so you may recognize them.
Happy Spring!
Taking care of yourself so that you don't use shopping as an emotional crutch is such a good idea. I really need to go through my closet honestly when I transition from winter to spring clothes and jettison the things I'm not actually excited to wear anymore. :-/
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