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I feel like everyone has at least one item they were so sure would become a staple. The “I’m gonna wear this all the time” piece that somehow ended up sitting untouched in the closet.

Maybe it was a jacket you thought would be your personality, a pair of shoes you imagined styling endlessly, or a dress you swore would be your go‑to.

What’s yours?
What do you do now to avoid repeating that like buying something you’re sure will be a staple but ends up forgotten? Do you track your outfits, plan better, or just trust your gut more?

I realized recently that I’ve had so many “style eras” over the years each one felt like its own little identity. Some lasted months, some lasted years. Like a pastel phase, a dark phase, a sporty phase, a “I only wear dresses” phase, etc.

It made me wonder: Do you keep photos or fitchecks from those eras, or do you just forget about them over time?

If you do keep them, what made you want to document your style journey?