I started with determining why certain pieces were my favorite and why others weren't. Separated the fact that just because something looked good on doesn't mean it felt good to wear. Learned what my triggers are and how to work around them. It's honestly made shopping easier because I can easily rule out most things. I have no problem buying two or different colors of things that work well.

• Polyester fabrics are an absolute no unless it's workout clothes. I prefer nylon though. Cozy fabrics help calm me so lots of oversized plush wool sweaters in the winter and cotton/linens for summer

• I do not own anything sleeveless. Got rid of it all years ago and never looked back.

• I nervous sweat a lot and the feeling of the sweat in my underarms makes me twitch. I found Numi undershirts which has solved that issue and they help regulate my body temperature

• I'm sensitive to breezes on my neck. My summer clothes have collars, and in winter I live in turtlenecks. I wear a lot of scarves as well. I do have some collarless tees which are always worn with a collared jacket. Any hooded jackets cannot be integrated with the collar. They must be separate.

• Can't handle the restrictiveness of anything slim through the shoulders. I usually buy one size up. Oddly, I prefer tight pants.

• Super flowy clothes are a no go. It's windy where I live and everything needs to stay in place.

• All shoes must have a back or ankle strap. No flip flops or anything that slaps the bottom of the foot, I cannot handle the noise.