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Reader L wrote in to us with an interesting idea for a poll — how far in advance do you plan your outfits? This is particularly interesting given that we don't think our personal system has been working. Long ago, in our early 20s, we decided to let the “mood” of the morning decide what to wear each day — it seemed true! and right! and a lot of other things that now sound somewhat naive and overemotional. Whatever the basis for the decision, though, the practical effect of each morning is that, oh drat, we're-running-late-yet-AGAIN and quick-just-grab-the-suit-or-dress-and-jacket and run out the door. (This seems particularly sad given that, you know, we write a fashion blog.) So we're rethinking. Photo credit: Closet, originally uploaded to Flickr by Becaberry.
Readers, how far in advance do you plan your wardrobe? We've tried to hit broad strokes in the poll, but please tell us in comments why you've taken that particular plan of attack. Obvious things factor into the decision — the weather, what's clean, what fits — but what else?
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@Laura, I struggle with this as well, particularly because my weight fluctuates up to 10 pounds with that “time of the month,” and as I normally wear a size 2, adding 10 pounds can mean I literally have nothing to wear. I recommend owning at least 1, but no more than 3, nice suits that make you feel fabulous in the size you are when you’re struggling most, and the size you are when you’re struggling least.
Weight fluctuation is an almost inescapable part of dieting, getting/staying on track, baby-having, and just plain being female. You can head to the tailor if you lose a significant amount of weight for good, but for those of us who have a slight yo-yo effect every now and then, there’s nothing that can beat having a suit in your closet that fits you perfectly — today — whatever today looks like.