(You: Wait! That's only 9 items! Me: Number 10 is my moccs, may they rest in peace. I'll get another pair when they become available again in the fall.)
Apparently I like black, gray and an occasional splash of red. I have a thing for pieces that are either menswear-inspired (boyfriend shorts, moto jacket, track tee) or actual menswear (plaid button down). I like things that are loose around my midsection (I'm a middle figure so that's where I gain and carry weight) but highlight my thinner arms and legs. I love a little bit of edgy hardware, like the exposed zippers on the moto jacket and black tank.
Honestly, looking at those 9 items makes me go, "Yup, I could live with just those." That right there is my comfort zone.
Merrick also talks about picking things that work for your lifestyle and where you live. I used to LOVE heels but now I couldn't tell you the last time I wore a pair. They were fun when I only left my house on occasion but now I'm totally the taxi driver mom carting kids from A to B to C to... and I just want to wear flats and sandals. They're practical for where I'm at in my life!
Also, I own a strangely winter-friendly wardrobe considering Mesa's winter lasts for 30 seconds. I need more tank tops and tees and I should probably stop buying jackets.
Have you assessed YOUR style lately? How would you define it? What are your top 10 items?
I've been trying the capsule wardrobe thing over the last few seasons and it has really helped me in the area of figuring out my personal style. I have work clothes and weekend clothes but a lot of overlap between the two. I am finding I love flow-y shirts, and also layering with cardigans in almost every season (cold a/c at work). Also, if I have a good pair of jeans that I love, I almost only need the one pair.
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I love Caroline! I actually interviewed her for Babble last year. Her approach to dressing is fantastic.
DeleteI don't know if I could define my personal style, but I have definitely noticed it shifting the last 2 years or so. I used to wear nipped-waist skirts with heels, a cardigan, and fun jewelry almost every day. Now I find myself in slim-cut trousers/trouser-jeans and soft v-neck shirts...and fun jewelry.
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I loved this post because I'm just about to move from the UK to the US and majorly need to narrow down my wardrobe as I have a ridiculous amount of clothes and just one item of cabin luggage and I find it SO hard. I actually love all the pieces you have chosen, the colour palate is perfect! Thanks for pointing me towards Merrick's post :)
ReplyDeleteAll I know is that I would have bought that track tee this minute if it wasn't sold out.
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