Fashion

[catchersmom]

My boss at work gave me a sign recently that says "You have to be odd to be NUMBER 1", so I already knew I was a bit on the different side .

I love dresses, mostly for work but sometimes for play too. And my body shape means it is not always easy to find a style that looks flattering in a dress. When I find a particular cut that looks good I buy multiples....assorted colors and prints keep it from looking exactly the same. I've never thought about what others are thinking, but if I remember tomorrow I will ask my coworkers and see.

[ECBG]

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@RockChalkJayhawk wrote:

Apparently, I am "very strange and have very little imagination" because I have several dresses in different colors.  Same with sweaters, slacks and jeans.  I even have a Joan trench coat in the red and black.  That puts me in the "bizarre" category! 

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@Jayhawk Girl,Girl, "If it works, it works!!!".

[ECBG]

You can bet if it works I'll order a box.  Why go on a search that makes you crazy to recreate what you just let get away!~!!  No thanks!

[Tique]

I live in Illinois where we not only have harsh and cold winters but wind that is like no other. I am also cold natured so winter - which can start in September and end in May - is quite a challenge for me. I hate the way most down coats look so I was quite pleased when four years ago, I discovered a micro-fiber coat at Burlington's which is lined, has a faux fur lined large hood, and keeps me warm. I purchased it in teal green. The next year I purchased the same coat in black. The year after that in brown. Last year in purple. I don't plan to get one this year unless it comes out in red. If it does, all bets are off.

If anyone is bothered by my multiple look-alike coats it's their issue. Not mine.

[FrostyBabe1]

I bought multiples of lots of things when I was working, including suits, dresses, blouses & sweaters. If it fit well and looked good, I was all over it. It was about my work, not my wardrobe. 

[AmericanBulldogMom]

I am a “serial” multipler. LOL! If I love it, fits well, is comfortable, etc. whatever it may be, I will usually get more than 1. Rather have a wardrobe of similar or like items than items I don’t like or wouldn’t wear. And I am aware of my daily outfits so I don’t worry about duplicating during the same work week.

[AmericanBulldogMom]

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@Tique wrote:

I live in Illinois where we not only have harsh and cold winters but wind that is like no other. I am also cold natured so winter - which can start in September and end in May - is quite a challenge for me. I hate the way most down coats look so I was quite pleased when four years ago, I discovered a micro-fiber coat at Burlington's which is lined, has a faux fur lined large hood, and keeps me warm. I purchased it in teal green. The next year I purchased the same coat in black. The year after that in brown. Last year in purple. I don't plan to get one this year unless it comes out in red. If it does, all bets are off.

If anyone is bothered by my multiple look-alike coats it's their issue. Not mine.

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@Tique I hear ya on the cold harsh winters and I am a freezy cat myself. I am your northern neighbor in Wi. Yesterday it was gorgeous! Upper 70’s. Today, rain all day and 52 degree’s.  Gotta love it. I am not a winter person and I am sure yesterdays weather is a thing of the past until May sometime. ☹️ 10 day forecast shows 60 and cloudy tomorrow and then 40’s / 50’s for highs with lows some nights in the low 30’s. A couple below freezing. Nooooooo........❄️🌬☃️ 🙈

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I am a multiplier.  I like to think of it as a "signature" look.

[RollTide2008]

If I find something I like, I'll buy more than one color.  I have Land's End ponte shift dresses in half a dozen colors.  

[islandgrrl]

My bod is not super hard to fit BUT it isn't often that I buy something off the rack that fits perfectly.  So when I stumble across that item, I won't hesitate to buy multiples.