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What's in your closet? Got any skeletons in there? Or, worse, a polyester leisure suit? We want to hear about it. Take a few minutes to fill out the wardrobe poll, then check out the September issue of O, The Oprah Magazine to see how you compare to other readers.
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| How often do you buy new clothes?
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At least once a week—it wouldn't be a Saturday without a trip to the mall!
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At least once a month I burn through a bit of my paycheck.
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Once a season—I update the wardrobe and be done with it.
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Only when I've worn a hole in something.
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| What was your biggest splurge ever?
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A dress
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A skirt
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A pair of pants
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A pair of shoes
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Lingerie
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A handbag
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Other
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| And what was the damage?
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More than $1,000
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More than $500
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More than $250
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Less than $250
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| What is your wardrobe weakness?
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Dresses
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Skirts
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Pants
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Jeans
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Shoes
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Handbags
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Lingerie
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Other
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| What is the hardest item to buy—in terms of fit or style—at the right price?
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Dresses
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Skirts
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Pants
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Jeans
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Shoes
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Lingerie
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Bathing Suit
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Handbag
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Other
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| How often do you look into your closet and think, "I have nothing to wear"?
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Never. I pre-empt that thought with liberal trips to the mall.
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Sometimes, but it doesn't last because I know it's in there somewhere. Just takes a little looking.
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More often than not. Dressing each morning is a challenge.
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Who am I kidding—everyday. Why do I hate my clothes so much?
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| How many articles of clothing would you estimate are in your closet and drawers?
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500+
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100+
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50+
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Under 50
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| What percent of those items do you keep in high rotation (wear at least twice a month)?
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Over 75%—everything but the formal stuff.
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50-75%—I could stand to lose a few things
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25-50%—it might be time for a purge
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Below 25%—I can't get rid of my prom dress!
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| Do you wish you had a bigger closet?
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Yes. You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much closet space.
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No. It would only mean I'd feel compelled to fill it.
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| How many pairs of shoes do you own?
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Less than 10. I stick to the basics.
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10+ I have what I need—with a few not-so-sensible pairs thrown in.
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25+ People say I have a budding shoe fetish.
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50+ I'm closing in on Carrie Bradshaw.
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| How many pairs of jeans do you own?
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None. I'm not a dungaree gal.
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Less than 5—just the basics.
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Around 10—in a variety of washes, cuts, and shapes.
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Too many to count.
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| How many bags do you own?
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Less than 5
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Less than 10
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Less than 20
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20+
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| How many suits do you own?
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10+
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7-10
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4-7
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Less than 4
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0
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| What do you wear most often to work?
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Suits
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Business casual—sweaters, skirts, and slacks.
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There's no gap between my personal clothes and my work clothes. Anything goes in my office.
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| Which adjective best describes your personal style?
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Classic
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Trendy
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Earthy
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Glamorous
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Sporty
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Preppy
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Comfortable
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I don't really have one
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| Whenever I buy outside of my style, it's:
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Exhilarating! I'm good at gently pushing the limits.
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A catastrophe, I regret it every time.
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I don't really have a style, per se.
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| My wardrobe is mostly...
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Black—it goes with everything!
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A mix of neutrals-tan, beige, brown, black, and white.
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A happy marriage of colors and neutrals.
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Assorted pastels.
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A bright, bold rainbow—I'm allergic to beige.
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| How many of your clothes are black?
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All—I'm a New Yorker at heart.
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Let's say I wear black more often than not.
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About half.
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Aside from the wardrobe staples (black pants, little black dress), not many.
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None.
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| What color will you most likely be seen in?
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Black
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White
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Brown
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Beige
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Red
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Orange
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Yellow
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Pink
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Green
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Blue
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Purple
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| Do you have skinny clothes and fat clothes?
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Yes
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No
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| How do you keep your closet?
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Neat and tidy—I can tell you where everything is at all times from memory.
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It's pretty much in order, but with a few stray pieces here and there.
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A warzone—clothes are strewn about.
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| Are you a hanger snob?
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Only the best—fabric-lined and sturdy—-for my beloved togs.
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I take what I can get—often leftover wire ones from the drycleaner.
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I think you're nuts to even be asking this question.
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| When was the last time you saw the back of your closet?
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This morning. I can't stand to see stuff in there I don't want to wear or can't wear, so I keep in minimal.
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A few months ago. Thank goodness spring cleaning is just around the corner.
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Never. I'm a pack rat, and proud of it—-and I've got the stirrup pants somewhere in there to prove it.
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