wardrobe re-eval #1

As part of my fall wardrobe re-evaluation, several skirts were up for elimination.

First, this orange-y wool number that was actually half of the first suit I ever bought. I wore it to a job interview at a newspaper in middle-of-nowhere Pennsylvania. Did not get hired, thank goodness.

Considered for the give-away bag because: It's a little too long, and anyway, I got rid of the matching jacket a while ago.

Ultimate verdict: Buh-bye! Just-below-the-knee styles don't do anything for my legs.

Probably purchased around the same time, I thought this little black sailor skirt (from Ann Taylor, I believe) was perfect for "going to work" clothes.

Considered for give-away bag because: I hardly ever wear it. For some reason, I always get it in my head that it's a little too short.

Ultimate verdict: It's not too short. It's pretty cute, actually. Keeping.

Bought this at a Goodwill in Delaware when I was around 22 or 23. I think it's handmade, because there are no labels, and perhaps vintage because of how it sits up high on my natural waist.

Considered for give-away bag because: Skirts that sit on the natural waist are kind of constricting! I can't wear this on hot days because it gets too sweaty.

Ultimate verdict: Another keeper. Cause, yeah, I still think it's cool to have a maybe-vintage skirt.

A hand-me-down from a neighbor that I wore in a Rachel Berry-inspired outfit here.

Considered for give-away bag because: The lining is being held in with a safety pin.

Ultimate verdict: Give it away. It wasn't mine to begin with, anyway.

Asymmetrical blue-and-brown striped skirt that I've had at least since 2004.

Considered for give-away bag because: I've never had quite the right shirt to wear with it, the material is kind of worn out, and I'm not sure but I think it's kind of 90s?

Ultimate verdict: Kind of sad to see it go, but it's time. Goodbye, old friend.

My mom bought this for me a couple of years ago. It has great colors and looks very "rich."

Considered for give-away bag because: Sometimes it just feels too swishy for me—a little too fancy for most regular work days.

Ultimate verdict: Holding on to it. Mom would be so sad if I didn't :)