Well, I've gone through my closet, and tried on everything. I have a nice pile of shoes ready to go to the cobbler to get re-soled, and I will see the tailor next week regarding my shirts and pants.
My first goal is to wear as many cold weather things as I can in the next several weeks. Here in the Southeast, spring is here by the end of February (although it feels like it may be here sooner rather than later). I feel like trying them on in my closet is the first step, how they function in the real world is the next.
The next goal is to try to figure out how to wear my current dresses in a casual environment. I work from home, and I think my current wardrobe leans a touch too formal...I want to see if I can dress down my work appropriate dresses into something more in keeping with my current lifestyle. I have no idea where to begin, though
But more immediately, I will FINALLY fill out that handy little card that came with my eons ago first Net-A-Porter order. I know my bust/waist/hip measurements, but it will be handy to know my inseam, rise, shoulder to shoulder and arm lengths. I already know my magic length for dresses, so this new information will be extremely helpful for online shopping.
Also, I totally understand about the belt issue, ladies! Finding a belt of the exact perfect width/color/texture is like trying to find a four-leaf clover in the middle of Yankee Stadium during the World Series. It's just easier to find a dress that fits.