With encouragement from Ms. Rushford, I worked to reach into that other 80% and match it up with the 20% I already loved for some fun new fashion inspiration! Here are some things I came up with this week:
20% favorite: White Jeans - I added my polka dot top and a bright yellow cardi to really change things up with my white jeans.
Jeans - Coldwater Creek
Top - Ann Taylor (last year)
Cardigan - Ann Taylor
Sandals - Target
Bag - Kate Spade
20% favorite: Basic T-shirt - I added a black jersey knit skirt that I haven't worn in 2 years to a favorite aqua t-shirt for a beachy casual look.
Skirt - Lands End (old)
T-Shirt - Eddie Bauer
Sandals - Target
20% favorite: White Shorts - I added a 3/4 length sleeve shirt from fall in non-traditional summer colors. The brown and coral work nicely with the white.
Shorts - Lands End (old)
Top - Ralph Lauren (early spring season)
Sandals - Vionic
Bag - Kate Spade
So it is possible to stop reaching for the same "uniform" and take a few minutes to pair something new with your old favorites. Who knows what you may come up with?
This past month, I also talked about several fashion dilemmas you may run into getting dressed this summer, and easy ways you can overcome them - after all, getting dressed shouldn't be hard - right?
- Are Maxi Skirts your thing? Let me share some style and fit tips with you.
- Do you live in your shorts all summer long? Break out of a rut with some shorts style ideas. Use that 80% in your closet to update your shorts looks!
- Love the look of jeggings? Don't worry you;re not out of style, just call them skinnies! Cuff them up and you're summer ready!
- Have to travel this summer? Get some tips on travel clothes so you arrive looking wonderful, not wrinkled.
catch you soon -
This post is linked up at The Pleated Poppy and at Get Your Pretty On.
It's too bad that we reach for so little in our closets. I find that even when I buy something new that I'm really excited about - it can still be those few items that get a lot of wear. I decided not to buy anything else for the rest of the summer and to challenge myself to mix and match what I have. Which is plenty. :)
ReplyDeleteYour outfits are great!
Thanks Stacey - it is crazy to think about ONLY wearing 20% of your clothes isn't it??!
DeleteLove the inspiration! I'm in a fashion rut with my clothes. I think if I was out more, I might think more about what I'm wearing.
ReplyDeleteI totally get the rut Barb - with these hot days it's REALLY hard to think outside that box.
DeleteThe yellow looks great on you. I am envious of people who can wear yellow. It is so bright and sunshiny.
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather - would you believe I went YEARS with never wearing it?? I had my "colors" done several years ago - I've always wanted to be a Fall - but I'm actually a Summer.
DeleteGreat advice! I'll be searching through my closet for new combinations this week!
ReplyDeleteIt can really be fun Heather - share what you come up with!!
DeleteSuch a great nudge - I think I've been comfortably resting in a 5% rut for a while...time to get dressed with my eyes open
ReplyDeleteLove your combinations and was instantly drawn to the pink purse with red other accents. Something different!
ReplyDeleteThis is why I clean out my closet every six months. You look great in those outfits!
ReplyDeleteI live in yoga pants most of the time so I could definitely use some serious fashion advice.
ReplyDeleteLOVE theses outfits! I need to get white jeans ASAP!
ReplyDeleteWell, you've given me some excellent ideas on how to use my next 30% off Kohl's coupon. White jeans it is!
ReplyDeleteYou did great mixing it up! LOVE the top look.
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