Changing Seasons, Changing Wardrobe
Fall has arrived here on my family’s Wisconsin farm. The leaves are changing, the last veggies are being harvested from the garden, and my mom dropped off a batch of my favorite corn chowder (grandma’s recipe) on Saturday afternoon.
It’s a busy time for a family of entrepreneurs. Harvest season often feels like one last burst of energy before the slowdown of winter. It’s a wonderful mix of cool mornings and golden sunny days. We cut firewood, we buy new work boots, we mend our sweaters, all in the name of winter preparation. Occassionaly, we sneak away from our long to-do list for cider donuts.
Last weekend, that to-do list consisted of switching my closet from summer to winter. I pulled out my summer clothing bin and tucked away my linen tanks and hiking sandals in exchange for vintage sweaters and insulated Carhartt bibs. I swapped swimsuits for wool socks and dresses for cozy flannels. I kept my linen jackets out on their wooden hangers, mentally marking those as great layering pieces for colder days ahead.
Bin by bin, sweater by sweater, my closet transformed to a new season with new rhythms to look forward to. New memories to make. This type of organization brings me so much joy. It eliminates any irrelevant garment and keeps my closet clutter-free and focused. My mind, too.
Do you organize your closet by season? If you live in a climate with four seasons and crave a more minimal closet, I highly recommend giving it a try!
Happy harvest season from Wisconsin,
Morgann
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Morgann McCoy
Morgann is the owner, designer, and seamstress behind A Well Worn Story, a sewing studio in southern Wisconsin creating handcrafted leather and canvas bags inspired by adventure.Leave a comment Cancel reply
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3 Comments
Suzanne Wiff
I wish. I hope. Will there ever be patterns here that look reasonably nice on lumpy apple-shaped women like me. Buying clothes or making them “tailored fit” is an act of hope. There are not enough darts in the world. Maybe this top won’t make me look like a linebacker, maybe this dress won’t make me look like I’m pregnant or barge-like (I’m nearly 60 so it’s confusing). I buy a few knit pieces and to get over “the girls” & the sleeves go to my knees. I need a working wardrobe so I can look for work. Sticking to button-downs that are sewn shut and plain front pants for eternity.
Joanne Determann
Even though I in live in South Texas now I swap out my wardrobe during the change of seasons. I grew up in the Great Lakes region where the seasons were obvious. Here in SouthTexas it might be 90 degrees some days in October but the sunlight says autumn. I don’t want to see my beautiful most ethereal summer frocks until next year. I pack them away with love.
Patti Romero
Joanne, I live in Rockport, Tex and so have a similar situation to you. I also do a seasonal swap but have not yet. This year I made several linen tanks from the Phoebe pattern on this site. I think they will be good layering pieces as we cool but still have warm days so they will stay out for a while longer. I love that pattern. Easy and fits well although I did cut the arm holes and neck a tiny bit looser.