So after a year of using the Stylebook App and keeping track of all the clothes I’ve worn in 2018, what were my top worn items? I did quarterly reports (quarter 1, quarter 2 and quarter 3), but it’s so nice to see the big picture now; to be able to reflect on my year-long wear count! As you can see, most of the items in my top 20 are either bags, shoes, or pants. I didn’t keep track of the tees and instead regarded them as a kind of undergarment. The only tops that got recorded in the app were special blouses or tops. So here are my top 20 worn items of my closet in 2018:
1) Everlane Day Market Tote: Reviewed here and a 100 wears later post here. My top used bag because it’s both my work and travel bag. Current cost per wear on this is $1.52.
2) Everlane Street Sandal (no longer sold): I reviewed them here and also talked about them here in my Lowest Cost Per Everlane 2017 post. These are actually my second pair of these shoes (I purchased 2 back-ups when they went on Choose What You Pay Sale). My love for these are still going strong and I think this pair will last me another season.
3) Celine Soft Cube Bag: Reviewed here. This is actually the newest addition to my Celine collection, purchased from Fashionphile in August. And it’s already my most worn handbag, which is crazy (I would never have guessed it so I’m glad I’ve been using this app to track of my wears). I guess because it’s such a useful and durable bag, I’ve been using it daily and haven’t been doing my usual switch with other bags. I even carry this bag in the rain with no problems. What makes this purchase even sweeter is that I only paid $180 for it by trading in my Valentino bag for it, which I hardly used (read about that here).
4) Vince Blair Sneakers (similar here): Reviewed here (actually more like a comparison review). These have been my go-to sneakers all year and have held up beautifully. They don’t smell and they don’t look worn. I look forward to another couple of years of good wear with them.
5) Celine Small Cabas Phantom: Reviewed here. This is the bag I reach for when I need something a bit bigger. I was using this for work sometimes too but decided I much rather go with the tougher Everlane tote for daily use. This is such a great bag and I even enabled a friend in getting one before the new Celine brand discontinues them.
6) Elizabeth Suzann Linen Clyde Pants: Reviewed here. These were the pants that ended my yearning to buy any other pants (I found my enough point with this pair). I also ended up selling my cotton canvas Clydes because I was just reaching for these all the time. Can’t wait to go back to wearing them post baby!
7) Frame Denim Jeans (similar here): These are my favorite pair of jeans. I can’t find anything exactly like them anymore so I cherish them even more.
8) Arizona Birkenstocks: I resisted these granola shoes for so long but finally broke down and got them in May. And lo and behold they make it to #8 on my most worn list. Guess there’s a reason they’re so popular even though they’re not the most attractive.
9) Celine Nano Belt Bag: Reviewed here. Purchased this in May and sold my Celine Micro Belt bag (and I don’t regret it at all). I much prefer this Nano size though I don’t wear it as much because I’m still in the stages of babying it (yet it still made it to the top 10 list). I want this bag to last forever.
10) Everlane Day Heel Mules: Reviewed here and now on sale! Looooove these shoes and they are my most comfortable pair of heels. As I’ve said before, these are the only heels I’ll wear interchangeably with flats. My go-to shoe when I want a little lift!
11) Hermes Lindy 30 Bag: Reviewed here. I’ve been wanting this bag for years and years so of course the year I get it, it would be one of my top worn items. Lately I’ve been using my Celine bags more because I want to make sure this bag will last a lifetime. This is definitely going to be passed down to my daughter.
12) Polene Numero Un bag: Reviewed here. I’m actually kind of surprised to see this bag make the top 20. I didn’t think I wore it that much, but I guess I did earlier in the year when I got it. I still really like the bag but found I wasn’t using it that much so I decided to loan it to a friend a couple of months ago. Since I’m no longer going into an office (we sold our Airstream biz!) I don’t really need a work bag like this anymore and it’s a tad large for daily use. {Update: Actually my friend gave it back to me, so I think I’ll be selling it soon. Let me know if you’re interested in it!}
13) Everlane Easy Chinos: Reviewed here. These were my other go-to pair of pants (that were non-denim). I looove these chinos and was able to wear them during the first trimester. Now they’re too small so they’re put away for post pregnancy. It was this pair of pants that confirmed for me that elastic pants are part of my essentials list lol.
14) Only Child raw silk Alta top: Reviewed here. This is the only blouse that made the top 20 list since I didn’t include tees. I reaaaallly love this top. I also got the one in linen (reviewed here) but the raw silk version is still my favorite because of its flowiness. If you’re looking for a great slow fashion top that’ll work especially well with high-waisted bottoms, I highly recommend getting this one (I love it even more than my Elizabeth Suzann Georgia tee).
15) Everlane Modern Utility Jacket: Reviewed here. This is the only jacket to make it on my top 20 and that’s because it’s the perfect transition jacket for both spring and fall and super versatile. I can layer sweaters underneath when it’s colder or wear it alone if its a bit drizzly (it’s not fully waterproof but water repellant enough for light moisture). Seriously can’t wait to break this out again for spring!
16) Elizabeth Suzann Silk Georgia Midi Dress: Reviewed here. When I first got it, I thought it might be too long for my short frame but it’s been awesome (especially during pregnancy). I wore this as my “modern muumuu” before I got pregnant and now it’s the perfect maternity dress. This piece is so versatile and has become a staple in my closet. Be prepared to see it a lot more next year.
17) Everlane Boss Mules: Reviewed here. I had a short break in period with these mules, but they are now my favorite pair of black pointed shoes (and I have 5 of them). They’re so light, sleek, and pretty much goes with every outfit. The points also help elongate my short legs. I had really wanted a Jenni Kayne (JK) mules, but now I’m so happy with these I’m no longer stalking the RealReal for a pair of the JK pair. Seriously, these are so good!
18) Rothy’s Point shoe: Reviewed here. When I need the shoe I’m wearing to be more durable and when I know I’ll be doing a lot of walking, these Rothys are my go to. And if you take a look at my comment section you can see I’m not the only one who loves these shoes. I’ve washed them a couple times already in the washing machine (on cold) and air-dryed them and they’ve come out beautifully. Even though Rothys has a recycle option, I’m not sure I’m ever going to need to take them up on their offer.
19) Everlane V Slingback (now 40% off with CWYP—choose what you pay): Reviewed here. So these were my favorite shoes in the spring. They are really comfortable and go with everything. And they’ve held up really well without any major scuffs or marks. Also the woven leather loosens with wear so if you have wide feet like mine they’re the perfect shoe from Everlane (which tend to run a bit narrow).
20) Everlane Ribbed Wool Cashmere Sweater (no longer available): Reviewed here. This is was my all time favorite Everlane sweater of 2017 so not surprising the love for it has continued into 2018. It’s just the perfect thickness, length and I love the weave. Since it’s a wool blend, there’s some pilling but not a lot (not as much as cashmere).
Wow if you went through all that, thanks for reading all about my nerdy closet data lol. I know this probably helps me more than you in that I can now see which pieces are my essentials. But I hope you find some useful information here, especially if you’ve been eyeing any one of these items. Anyway I’ll probably continue to track my wears (especially since I’m planning to add way fewer items to my closet this year) but I won’t bore you with the quarterly updates (unless you want me to lol).
What were some of your most worn items of 2018?