in my closet: wardrobe staples, go-to travel tote and designer i wish i didn't buy

02: what i'm re-wearing and the designer purchases i regret

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that I often reach for the same items over and over. Maybe it’s because I’ve leaned more into what I like and what I feel my best in, or maybe I’ve just gotten sick of keeping up with all the newest trends, or maybe I want to spend less time standing in front of my closet wondering what to wear, or maybe it’s all of the above.

I’ve noticed that when I do buy new clothes, I am usually unsatisfied with my purchases, returning most of them and sticking with the pieces I already have and love. With that said, in this new newsletter series, I’ll be sharing pieces I constantly rewear and the items that gave me buyer’s remorse.

Remember, only click on and purchase what you need. If you already have a white tank you love, don’t order another. If you have a go-to bag that goes with everything, keep it that way. And if you are thinking about buying any of the below, consider taking a few days to think about it before adding to cart. Recently, I’ve been adding all my “wants” to a spreadsheet, forcing myself to think on it rather than impulse buying and I’ve got to say — it’s really helped me shop less.

Below, you’ll find favorites that I’m constantly re-wearing, my most worn (and sold out!) Toteme trousers that I was able to find secondhand, and the designer items I wish I didn’t buy.

As with my empties series, this is exclusively for paid subscribers.