June style diary and analytics report
What I wore, how often I wore it, and what's on my wardrobe wishlist.
Every month throughout 2025 (since deciding in March), I’m posting my closet data gathered from a spreadsheet (and Indyx) to gain insights about my clothes consumption habits and learn more about my personal style. You can find my March, April, and May analytics here.
A refresher of my 2025 closet goals:
Buy less in general, but primarily fewer “new” items, particularly from fast-fashion brands
I don’t consider myself an impulsive buyer, but I do obsess over clothing purchases I want to make when I have a vision. This year, I will track all my clothing purchases throughout the year and their sources and keep a wishlist (see below).
Wear more color
I love my basics, and it’s not realistic for me to let them go, especially while on my sustainability journey. But I have plenty of colorful items in my closet that go unworn, and I want to flex my creativity to give those statement pieces more love!
Continue to develop my personal style to make informed purchasing decisions
While I’m proud of the progress I’ve made in discovering what clothing items work for me, I believe my personal style is constantly evolving and would like to be able to refine and define my individual aesthetic.
Downsize
I currently own 241 items of clothing, and approximately 38 of them are items I no longer wear. I was honestly expecting to own more when I initially counted back in March, but it’s still more than the average woman. (According to Indyx’s 2025 State of Our Wardrobes Report, we each have on average 166 total items in our wardrobes.) I’ve been selling unworn items on Depop and Curtsy.
Where my clothes are from
I started collecting outfit data at the beginning of March, and what I’ve found so far is that the majority of the clothing I’ve worn in March, April, May, and June was all originally purchased new.
That percentage actually shot up quite a bit this month, to my surprise. I was feeling particularly proud of myself this month, having purchased every “new” addition to my closet for my sister’s bachelorette trip secondhand. But while June was kinder to my wallet, I still wore mostly items I originally purchased new.
Because my goal is to purchase fewer new items and not to wear fewer new items, I still consider this a good thing. This means I’m wearing the new clothing I’m purchasing rather than leaving those items to hang, neglected, in my closet. It’s important to note that “new” also means items that were purchased new in any year, not just 2025. I’m tracking the years in which I’ve purchased the items of clothing in my closet — the oldest piece I wore in June (a sundress from a Kohl’s junior section that’s still the most flattering casual dress I own) was purchased in 2016.
Which colors I wore the most this month
Apparently the office-friendly black-and-white color combo had me in a chokehold this month! Color really fell to the wayside this June, which definitely surprised me.
Outfit gallery
The item I wore the most this month
It’s summer, and therefore time to break out the summer sandals! I talk about this pair constantly — they were barely $20, bought in a pinch from Walmart, and I still wear them everywhere. Super comfy to walk in, cute, and slip-on? Sold. I wore this pair six times this June.
What I bought this month and what I got rid of
Surprise — I’m moving! And therefore seriously speeding up my downsizing. This month, I sold a whopping 15 items of clothing on Depop, Curtsy, and to other local secondhand stores, and have yet to donate plenty more.
Of course, I still managed to purchase a few items. I bought a camo cargo miniskirt for my sister’s bachelorette party, thrifted a lovely flared Ann Taylor skirt for the office, and just couldn’t say no to an adorable black For Love and Lemons slip dress I saw being sold for a steal on Curtsy. At least I’d made some space!
Wishlist
Finally, I’d like to share my current clothing wishlist, which I’ve kept as a way to keep my buying habits in check. I’ve noticed that some of my nonessential clothing wants are too fleeting or trendy, and keeping them in a list until I find myself on a physical shopping trip, at a vintage market, or, ideally, in a thrift store, has been a helpful alternative to running to Amazon or an online shop. Sometimes, the trends pass quickly, and I save some money. At the same time, I think the list will end up serving as a trend archive that I can reflect on at the end of 2025.
* As of June, I’m actually struggling to fill this list! I think that’s a good thing ultimately, as I’m not letting trends cloud my style vision, but it has made my thrift store wanderings a bit aimless. I think it’s smarter to have a plan!
My wishlist:
A flattering one-piece swimsuit
A vintage heart-shaped locket (preferably gold)
A long wool coat
A dark-wash, mid-rise denim miniskirt
Vintage brooches
Something butter yellowNarrow-leg black slacks for work
Mary Janes
Charm bracelet
Flip flop heels