Project 333: New Season

It’s that time of year again. And while I’m actually excited for it – and just itching to get to my husband’s side of the closet, which I won’t – I’m also not looking forward to the extra time involved. The planning bit seems to take the longest.

Using again the guidelines for Project 333, but tailored to my kids, here’s the list for them for the Fall/Winter:

1. Winter Coat
2. Fall Coat
3. Winter Hat & Gloves*
4. Snow Pants
5. Snow Boots*
6. Shoes – casual
7. Shoes – dress*
8. Jeans/Bibs
9. Jeans/Bibs
10. Leggings-pants (you know what I mean)
11. Leggings-pants
12. Skirt
13. Skirt
14. Socks (7 pairs each)
15. Dress – Nice
16. Dress – Casual
17. Dress – Casual
18. Long-sleeved shirt – “design”
19. Long-sleeved shirt – “design”
20. Long-sleeved shirt – “design”
21. Long-sleeved shirt for layering*
22. Long-sleeved shirt for layering*
23. T-shirt
24. T-shirt
25. T-shirt
26. Sweater
27. Sweatshirt
28. Leg warmers/Tights (Will be culling some of these. Just don’t wear the baby legs as much as we did).
29. Hair bows (Will be culling some of these as well)

I’m looking at this list and thinking that this is still way too much stuff. AND rule-wise, I still have some spots left to fill.  The * denotes items that I know I need to pick up for either 1 or both girls.  I’m having a really hard time finding PLAIN long-sleeved shirts to use for layering. Everything has a design of some kind.

And My List:

1. Winter Coat
2. Winter Hat & Gloves
3. Fall Coat
4. Snow Boots*
5. Shoes – Casual
6. Shoes – Work
7. Shoes – Dress
8. Boots – Dress*
9. Socks/Pantyhose/Tights* (I know. I lumped these together. Maybe it’s something to do with the fact that I have a hard enough time finding the MATE to the single sock that comes out of the laundry…)
10. Jeans
11. Jeans
12. Dress Pants*
13. Dress – Casual
14. Dress – Work
15. Dress – Nice
16. Skirt – Casual*
17. Skirt –  Work*
18. Shirt – Work
19. Shirt – Work
20. Shirt – Work
21. Shirt – Work
22. Shirt – Work
23. Shirt – Casual
24. Shirt – Casual
25. Blazer/Jacket – Work
26. Blazer/Jacket – Casual
27. Watch (I know! Most people use their phone. But I like my watch. Needs a new band & battery*)
28. Necklace
29. Necklace
30. Necklace
31. Necklace
32. Bracelet
33. Fashion-y Scarf

Wow! That took longer to put together than I had anticipated. I know what I WANT to have now, so need to dive into the closet and make the choices. Clothes-wise it shouldn’t be too bad, because I’ve never been one to hang on to stuff. But to make sure that my shoes and outerwear are  in check took some thought. There are a couple of pieces (*) that I realize I need to pick up, too, for ME.

If you want to read more on paring down your wardrobe, check out these blogs:

Project 333 – the original

Project 36/365 – “A New Fashion Project inspired by Project 333”

Miss Minimalist (she actually writes about more than just minimalist wardrobes. This link is to the wardrobe category, but please – enjoy the rest of her blog! I do!)

One Dress Protest – One woman exploring what fashion means to her by wearing the same dress every day for a year.

What’s your challenge for the new wardrobe season?