Nowadays, fashion and personal style have many fewer rules than in decades past. It’s pretty much an anything goes world, especially regarding personal style. That’s not to say that we shouldn’t take stock of what works for us in terms of lifestyle, situational appropriateness, modesty, and body type. It does mean though View Post
I knew it. I just knew it . . . instinctively. I’ve always known how clothes make me feel. I know when I’ve nailed an outfit, and I know when I haven’t.
In my work life, what I wore could make or break a good day, View Post
I don’t know about you, but I want the clothes in my closet to do double or triple duty for me. All those work and professional event clothes that I spent good money on, View Post
Here’s another Shop Your Closet opportunity. Just to illustrate how simple it can be to change your look and expand your wardrobe options, Dona and I took a basic outfit – pants and shirt — and created three different “stories.” Starting with a denim shirt and a pair of chinos, we added different jackets and shoes to create new outfits.
Maybe one of these is more “you” than another, View Post
Remember when I mentioned my friend Dona’s styling service called Shop Your Closet? Well, we decided that once in a while, we’d shop MY closet and do some wardrobe styling. Maybe this will give you an idea or two of how to make new outfits from forgotten items in your own closet.
So, to start, I found a favorite pair of pants that I rarely wear. They’re made from a kind of brocade-ish, black & green satin/polyester fabric with a nice weight to them. Since they’re a little on the fancy side, I typically only pull them out for holiday gatherings and events – one season a year.
I love these pants and recently wore them in a more casual setting – and it worked well. So Dona and I thought we’d try a couple of additional options to see if I could get even more use out of them.
I don’t know about you, but I love every outfit that we came up with. Take a look and let me know what you think.
This first option includes a long tunic shirt open with a neutral cami under, and a scarf to provide balance. The burgundy shoes give the outfit a nice pop of color that adds visual interest. This outfit would work well in the office, lunch with the girls or out to dinner.
The next outfit features a denim shirt knotted just below the waist with a black cami under and cute black mules. We added the sparkly necklace as a fun nod to the “fanciness” of the pants. This would work well for running errands or any casual event like a book group gathering or a lunch date.
Wearing a gold satin blouse with a long cardigan sweater and a chunky necklace lends this outfit a slightly more uptown vibe. The pop of red in the necklace again adds a little visual interest. This outfit would work in an office setting or business meeting, nice dinner out or even to the theater or similar event.
Why not take a fresh look at your own closet and see if you can take a lonely item and make friends with it. Or if you’re in So Cal, give Dona a shout out. Her fresh eyes are 20/20!
Till next time,
Judy