It's the beginning of the year and my closet is a DISASTER ZONE. The last few months of 2023 involved constant travel and events, leaving me such precious little time for laundry and tidying up. So this month I've really focused on going through all my laundry and while I did, I've also spent some time updating my wardrobe spreadsheet and taking stock of what I have.
My original goal when I started this blog was to make a himekaji capsule wardrobe. And, as long as very large capsules are allowed, I feel at this point that I have basically succeeded! My last wardrobe recap post was in 2020, and my wardrobe at the time was about 50 items. At the time I was just starting to have more confidence and financial freedom to buy brand items instead of scraping the goodwill racks for "himekajiables". Actually, looking back at that post is really nostalgic. I can remember the excitement I felt as I looked at my wardrobe and for the first time really felt like I could be proud of it.
Since then, my wardrobe grew exponentially!! I've done a lot of "bulking and cutting" of my wardrobe (
) trying new pieces, passing along the ones that didn't fit or feel right and holding on to the ones that brought me the most joy. Overall, my current wardrobe now stands at 123 pieces - more than double my 2020 wardrobe! In 2020 I really liked the direction my wardrobe was going, but it still wasn't quite big enough for daily wear. 123 looks like a big (and really aesthetically pleasing) number, but for me this is a very comfortable size and (if I did more laundry 
) it (would probably) be very easy for me to get dressed every day throughout the year! This large number encompasses clothing for all kinds of weather and occasions - Tokyo winters, California summers, fancy restaurants, concerts, boba dates, or (most important) just lounging around the house. I hope you enjoy browsing my clothes!
π©΅ = items I kept from my last wardrobe update
π€ = items I already had when I wrote my last update, but didn't include in my capsule wardrobe until now
Tops
Blouses: (9)
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offbrand blouse
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Yumetenbo blouse
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π©΅ Ank Rouge blouse
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π©΅ ems excite blouse
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π©΅ Ank Rouge blouse
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| Red Color Jenny blouse
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Ank Rouge blouse
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Liz Lisa blouse
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π€ offbrand blouse
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Knits & Cutsews: (8)
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offbrand mock neck top
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| π©΅ ems excite mock neck top
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| π©΅ RETRO GIRL mock neck top
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GRL mock neck top
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GRL lettuce hem top
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Liz Lisa kitten top
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Lodispotto top
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Lodispotto top
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Tshirts: (8)
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Kira Imai Abracadabra tee
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| Lafary εΊγ¨γει tee
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Kira Imai bear tee
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| PJ Hime original! Esther Fan Club tee
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| π©΅ Lizmelo crop top
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Ank Rouge Good Night tee
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π€ offbrand Jiji shirt
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offbrand Milk Chocolate tee
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Long Tees: (4)
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Honey Cinnamon long tee
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Honey Cinnamon long tee
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Honey Cinnamon long tee
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Honey Cinnamon long tee
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Tank Tops: (3)
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Liz Lisa tank top
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Liz Lisa cami
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Liz Lisa cami
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Cropped Cutout Tops: (2)
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Offbrand cropped cutout top
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Hoshibako Works lace top
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Outers
Coats: (4)
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Secret Honey coat
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ToAlice trenchcoat
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Amavel coat
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F.i.n.t. trenchcoat
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Cardigans: (8)
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MA*RS cardigan
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Liz Lisa batwing sweater
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Liz Lisa cardigan
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BTSSB Kuma Kumya cardigan
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Evelyn hearts cardigan
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MA*RS long cardigan
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Evelyn long cardigan
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Liz Lisa cardigan
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Jumpers: (4)
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Liz Lisa Twin Bears sweater
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| π©΅ Lizmelo sweater
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Liz Lisa Hair Salon sweater (white)
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Liz Lisa Hair Salon sweater (pink)
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Sweater Dresses: (4)
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mintandapple Ghost Hoodie Dress
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Liz Lisa long hoodie
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Honey Cinnamon sweater dress
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Liz Lisa sweater dress
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Sweatshirts & Hoodies: (5)
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FanimeCon hoodie
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π€ local artist (I forget who ;_;) I Am Doing My Best sweatshirt |
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Cinnamaroll hoodie
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| π©΅ Allamanda cropped sweatshirt
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Liz Lisa knit hoodie
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Misc Knits: (2)
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AATP capelet
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DearMyLoveMillor cropped cutout sweater
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Bottoms
Mini Skirts: (12)
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Liz Lisa Gingham Cafe skirt
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offbrand pleated skirt
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MA*RS skirt
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Liz Lisa Constellation skirt
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| π©΅ Ank Rouge skirt
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Liz Lisa sukapan
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Liz Lisa Hair Salon skirt
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Liz Lisa pleated skirt
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| π©΅ MA*RS skirt
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| π©΅ Liz Lisa plaid skirt
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| π©΅ Offbrand plaid skirt
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Axes Femme plaid skirt
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Long Skirts: (6)
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Axes Femme long skirt
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Axes Femme long skirt
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| π©΅ Lodispotto winter skirt
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Liz Lisa long skirt
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offbrand plaid skirt
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Pants & Shorts: (7)
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ToAlice shorts
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π€ Leggings (x3)
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π€ offbrand Lace safety shorts
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ems excite shorts
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π€ offbrand light wash skinny jeans
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Dresses/Setups
OPs & Setups: (11)
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Ank Rouge Halloween OP
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Liz Lisa sailor setup
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Axes Femme tunic dress
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Liz Lisa Chcolatier OP
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Liz Lisa Strawberry Gingham OP
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Liz Lisa Sewing Bear OP
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Liz Lisa Sewing Bear setup
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Axes Femme OP
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Liz Lisa Cinnamaroll OP
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Honey Cinnamon plaid OP
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Axes Femme OP
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JSKs & Cami Dresses: (7)
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offbrand JSK
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Liz Lisa cami dress
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ToAlice cami dress
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| π©΅ Penderie cat jumper skirt
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Ank Rouge cat JSK
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Evelyn cami dress
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Emily Temple Cute Bobbin Kitty cami dress
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Cutsew Dresses: (6)
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Ank Rouge cutsew dress
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Axes Femme cutsew dress
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Ank Rouge cutsew dress
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Ank Rouge cutsew dress
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Ank Rouge cutsew dress
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Ank Rouge cutsew dress
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Shoes
Loafers & Mary Janes: (5)
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π€ Doc Martens mary janes
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Portland Leather/Patina loafers
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| π©΅ Bodyline tea parties
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Axes Femme tea parties
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| π€ offbrand mary janes
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Boots: (1)
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Liz Lisa boots
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Heels: (4)
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offbrand platform heels
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| π©΅ offbrand jelly floral wedges
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| π©΅ offbrand bow pumps
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Liz Lisa lace up pumps
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Sandals: (3)
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| π©΅ offbrand bow wedge sandals
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Liz Lisa ribbon sandals
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Liz Lisa platform sandals
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Since my last wardrobe update, only about 1/3 of the items still remain. 35 of 2020's 53 items have been donated or sold, along with a countless number of pieces that I bought and sold since then. It seems kind of wasteful, and I wish that number was smaller!
Looking back on it though, most of the things I've purged just weren't very comfy or never totally fit me right due to either fit/sizing or texture issues, including a few pieces that I actually just wore to the ground. Looking at it that way, I think buying and selling is just the nature of shopping online when you can't try things on before purchasing. But the things that fit well when they arrived, I have mostly held onto, and I think I will hold onto many of them for a long time! So I actually feel pretty good that I'm building up a wardrobe that's not meant to be disposable.
Other than my wardrobe, the way I shop for clothes has also changed a lot since 2020. For one thing, our annual Japan trips have definitely changed the way I shop for jfashion! It really broadened my horizons to different brands and styles that I never would have heard about from over here. I also learned how to use shopping services, and most of my wardrobe by a long shot is now supplied secondhand from Mercari JP. Learning how to shop secondhand from Japan was a literal game changer, and really changed my purchasing habits - it is much easier to find newer or rare releases, and there's also a much larger volume of older pieces at much cheaper prices! With a bigger selection at my disposal, the world became my oyster and I was really able to craft a wardrobe that I feel really reflects me.
These kinds of wardrobe review posts are a lot of work, but it's so rewarding to see how far I've come. I wonder what my wardrobe will look like another 4 years from now?
) trying new pieces, passing along the ones that didn't fit or feel right and holding on to the ones that brought me the most joy. Overall, my current wardrobe now stands at 123 pieces - more than double my 2020 wardrobe! In 2020 I really liked the direction my wardrobe was going, but it still wasn't quite big enough for daily wear. 123 looks like a big (and really aesthetically pleasing) number, but for me this is a very comfortable size and (if I did more laundry 
) it (would probably) be very easy for me to get dressed every day throughout the year! This large number encompasses clothing for all kinds of weather and occasions - Tokyo winters, California summers, fancy restaurants, concerts, boba dates, or (most important) just lounging around the house. I hope you enjoy browsing my clothes!
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