This chapter goes into heavy detail about the three wardrobe design techniques:
mix and match, spectrum and monochromatic (see my post on Chap 5 for details of each type).

The suggestion of having eight as your base wardrobe number is made again, and the author gives several examples of how far eight pieces can stretch. Using four tops and four bottoms in the mix and match technique, she illustrates 32 different outfits. Thirty-two! That is kind of mind boggling, yet it's all right there on paper.

There is a form for you to fill out that helps you plan the exact wardrobe you need. There are a few stories of how people have made the system work for them. There is a section devoted to maintaining a beautiful wardrobe... lots of good tips in that, even about how to keep up with laundry.

By the end of this chapter, you really have all the information you need to purge your clothes and plan a new wardrobe that looks great on you. There is even a whole section on planning the frugal wardrobe. You can't go wrong here.

I'm still in the purging and planning stages. I know which of the items I have left really need to go, but I find that taking baby steps works better for me than hauling out bags and bags in a single afternoon. I've done some window shopping, but I'm not buying anything that doesn't look and feel great to me. I figure I'd rather take my time and love what I buy rather than fall into the same old shopping rut. Plus, the more I read and have time to think about it, the more I form an image of what I really need.

The next chapter covers a weak area for me: accessories. I've been using the same purse for five years! Now, I did shop for that purse for two years to find the exact one I wanted, and I'm not planning on giving it up, but it can't hurt to learn more, can it? Stay tuned...

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Okay , I gotta find this book!

Me too! I don't think my library has it... I'll have to check again and then I may have to just buy it!

Still a little sceptical about 8 pieces of clothing, but maybe I'll agree once I read it myself!! (doubtful, but possible)

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Stay at home mom to my 3 boys... ages 5, 3 & 1!

I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

If you look for a used copy, you can find them as low as $12-14 dollars. I thought that was pricey at first, but when I got the book and saw how big and heavy it is, plus packed full of information, I understood the high resell price. List price is $30.

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I can't wiat for mine to come in... I went ahead since I couldn't find any cheap copies and got it at Amazon for about $21.Then added a few board books for my baby for Christmas, to take advantage of the buy three get one free. Paid $28 for the hardback and 4 touch and feel board books :D

Still not sure about the 8 pieces of clothin myself...but we will see.

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"And the state of his bathroom -- I'm not one to gossip, but there are things crusted on his sink that have not simply developed intelligent life but have in all probability by now evolved their own political systems." Cain describes Abel in in SANDMAN #70

You got a great deal!

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I've been following along and this book sounds so interesting I had to buy it! I got it on half.com for $13.95, so $17 something after shipping. I can't wait to get started!

Great- let me know what you think!

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LOVE this book!! I finally received a copy from the Library ( Interloan) and I want to purchase a copy!