I've been in a pickle as to how to handle my collection for some time. Right now, I try to make sure everyone has an outfit for every season (which can sometimes get out of hand with 17 dolls!) Some of the today's also get a few 'extras' like Halloween outfits. Each outfit I buy belongs to someone specifically. Generally, they do not share outfits.
I only focus on collecting the entire collection for Josefina and Kit. I only get what I like for the other historicals. Generally if all the seasons are covered, I'm satisfied, and otherwise I only collect for the historicals as things retire.
I'm probably crazy, but I keep a master Excel spreadsheet with each doll I own, and what outfits I plan to own for them for each season, and who will get 'extras' and what those extras are. I do like this spreadsheet, because it gives me structure, and keeps me from just buying everything I see and end up with things that are cute but no one will ever wear!
I've felt my collection is a bit overwhelming, and I've thought about selling everything except the two historicals I'm focusing on, and my LE's. Once I've completed these collections, add one girl at a time finishing before moving on. Hubby thinks I'll regret doing this, so he's encouraged me to keep all my girls for now.
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