Madewell Clothes I Keep Re-Buying

My Madewell Staples

The other day I was buying a shirt online, and realized that it was the 3rd time I had purchased the same shirt from Madewell. Different colors and patterns, but still the same shirt. I started thinking about how many Madewell items I’ve re-purchased through the years. Quite a few, actually.

An edited-down approach

I spend very little time shopping for clothes and have gotten into a bit of a system that works for me. You may remember THIS post from years ago diving into a capsule wardrobe approach. I’m happy to report that I still loosely follow this intentional process.

One of the ways I streamline the time I spend thinking about getting dressed is by having a narrow list of places I shop. Madewell being one of them. Another way is by sticking within a narrow range of styles and colors.

What I love about shopping from a limited number of places is that you can start knowing the fit and fabrics like the back of your hand. Since I am so familiar with their inventory, it is very easy to buy what I need and no more. It also helps that Madewell’s style is in line with a pared down, utilitarian aesthetic, which I am drawn to.

Here’s a little round-up of the Madewell pieces I have purchased over and over. And one that I plan on re-purchasing as soon as I wear it out.

My MAdewell Staples

My staple Madewell pieces

  1. Central Shirt. The way the shirt drapes is perfect, as well as the length, and how wonderful it is in warm weather. I even included it in THIS roundup of my most used travel wardrobe staples.
  2. Simple cross-body bag. This Madewell purse is simple, small and lightweight. I have it in two colors.
  3. Shape Study Earrings. The Shape Study Earrings have been good to me, so when I lost one a while back, I just went ahead and re-ordered the same ones.
  4. Highpoint Tank Dress. I have this dress in 4 colors. It is as Plain Jane as they come, but also the most easy breezy thing to throw on.
  5. Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tank. Probably one of my first Madewell purchases ever. The Whisper Cotton line is always available with new colors phasing in and out through the seasons.
  6. Whisper Cotton Striped Short-Sleeve T-Shirt. Every once in a while, when I want to get wild and crazy, I pick up a striped version a Whisper Cotton tee : )
  7. Summer Ryder Cardigan. I love the longer relaxed length of this cardigan as it has a less stuffy vibe than your typical cardigan.
  8. Medium Transport Bag. The Transport Bag is the only item on today’s list that I have only purchased once. But that is because it is still going strong! When the time comes, I will re-buy it.
  9. Huston Pull-On Crop Pants. These are my newest Madewell discovery and I already have two pairs (chambray and rust).

So now you know my weird habit of just re-buying the same things for the sake of simplicity. What approach do you take to your wardrobe? Is there anything you repurchase again and again?

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4 thoughts on “Madewell Clothes I Keep Re-Buying”

  1. Luanne Ashlock

    I’m in a simplify life mode. I had my sister come help me clean out my closet. It was difficult for me to just throw out so I told her she could have as much as she wanted. It made the “hanging onto…gritting my teeth” easier knowing it was going to her. I haven’t missed anything. I don’t shop much at all anymore. Funny…because it used to be a favorite thing to do. So…my new approach to styling an outfit is select the top first and then finish the outfit. I use to always go from bottom up. Going from top down gave me a fresh look with not so new stuff. I also try to go through the whole closet before repeating. If I pull something and I’m just not feeling it, it goes in the “get rid of bag” I keep constant in my closet.

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