The Day Of Reckoning Is Here! (Part One)

voltee ♦ September 19, 2010 ♦ 2 Comments

Well, here it is- today I become The Decider.   I know that some of the decisions will be easy, some of them will be slow and torturous.  But I will get through it.  I have built up my fortitude all day long, through a diet comprised almost exclusively of butter, cheese, pastries, wine, and tomatoes.

Now I feel brave and just French enough to accomplish the task at hand.

So I will start at the very beginning, the LBD.  Although this dress only received four votes, they were all in favor of its inclusion.  I have to agree.  It’s staying- as are the shoes!  Stays.

Next up, my Heath Leger top.  This one is much more difficult.  There were only two votes here, one in favor of letting it go, one in favor of making a pillow, thanks to Annie’s suggestion.  But going back and reading the comments has not only made me laugh, but also made me take into consideration that I did get one vote to keep and wear.  My heart is telling me that  it’s time to let this one go, though.  My first cut.  And not as hard as I thought!  Goes.

Third, my little luxe jacket.  Easy- it stays.  I don’t care if faux leopard isn’t on trend right now.  I love this, and it’s just very me.  Stays.

Ok, I’m up to the very old cocktail dress.  Note many votes here, with a slight lean toward keeping it.  And although I appreciate Vicki’s fondness for sparkles and theatre, I have to agree with Kevin, who said “Surely another time would have presented itself in ten years to wear it again if you ever were going to.”  He’s right, and I can let it go.  Goes.

Next is my slightly bleached Theory Tee.  The comments from this post are my favorite ever.  Kev, you always look great, Vicki, yes to paintball, and Kel- guess what?  It’s yours!  And I don’t even think that was you who voted for me to give it to my sister, but I’m going to anyway.  Goes.

The Babydoll- it’s unanimous on this one.  All want me to make a baby dress out of this.  So I’m going to try.  But wait- will I really?  Or will I just put it into my pile of  Things That Need Mending, where it will sit for another eight years, forgotten and untouched?  Maybe I’ll just sell it.  This one is clearly going, all I have to decide is to where.  I’m going to ponder that, and keep going.  Goes, somehow.

Hmm- the polyester blouse.  Not many votes here, again, but they are unanimous to keep it.  I think I was leaning towards getting rid of it, but there must be something here I’m missing.  I’ll wear it this weekend at some point, and see how it goes.  I’m putting this guy on probation for now.  Stays- for now.

Ok.  The Prada.  What’s in a name?  Apparently a lot.  This one is making me sweat.  I don’t know if I can toss it.  I love cashmere.  Mightn’t it be a lovely layering piece to take to Spain?  It’s small, but it warm- perfect for a chilly night underneath a light jacket.  Yes? Yes? Ok, maybe I am reaching, but I think I will place this on probation.  I’ll see how it does in Spain, then re-evaluate.  Stays- for now.

The next piece is another easy one.  You all love this dress.  I keep it now.  Stays.

Now for my City Pants.  As much as I do love these, and cargo pants are going to be huge this fall, I think it’s time to say goodbye.  I have other pairs of black pants I can see myself in more easily.  Goes.

Next is the plaid skirt.  I get it, I get it, I’ve outgrown this style.  I’m almost embarrassed by the strength of the outcry against this skirt.  Thanks, Maria, for the vote in it’s favor.  It makes me feel like maybe I wasn’t totally blind to wear it.  But I have to listen to the majority;  it’s farewell to the karaoke skirt.  Goes.

My Marc Jacobs sweater.  I am glad that the tide has turned for this one- there was a rash of voting against it for a while.  but now 60% are telling me to keep it, so I will.  I will find it a suitable outfit!  Stays.

Ah, the surgery dress.  This one received many votes, and the overwhelming majority think it should stay.  I agree.  Stay it will- there is a picnic waiting for this dress!  Stays.

Now for the audition tee.  Wow, again, most of you hate this (thanks for the positivity again, Maria!).  I appreciate the kind way that Annie and Kevin tell me to toss this, but I get the hint.  Goes.

Well, the Homecoming dress is up next.  This one got more votes than anything else- and some nice comments, too (thanks, Susie!)  The table runner idea was great, but I think I’ll keep this for a bit.  Into the Costume Closet it goes.  Stays.

The suede skirt.  There are many ways I could wear this skirt.  And it seems like you agree.  I’m keeping it.  Stays.

82% think my pink blouse should stay forever, and two people voted for it to stay, but maybe not forever.  No votes to get rid of it, so this one is sticking around to be my favorite for a while longer.  Stays.

My blue trousers.  An overwhelming response to keep, and some very sweet comments, too.  I will listen, and I will wear them.  Stays.

Next up- the Halloween dress.  I feel I have to defend it a little- it is indeed a dress, and not even that short on me thanks to my stub legs.  You all seem confident that I can have better memories in it some day, so I will try.  One person voted for me to wear it to the dentist.  I’m not sure that counts as a better memory, but it seems fun to me, so I might do just that.  Stays.

Well, the sweater tank.  I’m torn.  67% say it toss it.  I still like it, though.  Ok, Annie and Kevin make some really good points.  It does need to find a home with other semi-trashy pieces.  I guess I sort of hoped the fact that it’s cashmere makes it less trashy.  I guess not…  good-bye.  Goes.

Lastly, the blazer.  Only one vote for it to stay.  I agree with Lizzie, I do like the rolled sleeve blazer look, but just not on this one.  It’s just too small.  But I promise, Lizzie, I will do better with blazers in general!  Goes.

To recap.

List of Items Staying:

List of Items Going:

So, it looks like I am getting rid of one pair of pants, a sweater, 2 tee-shirts, one skirt, 2 blouses, and a dress.  Plus, two items are put on probation, and one moves into the Costume Closet.  Whew!  I feel lighter, and rather proud of myself. I think this is an excellent first-purge.  What are your thoughts?

And thanks to all who are taking this journey with me.  I promise much more fun to come, and I can’t wait!