No Repeat November - Week 4 + 2 days of Shopping my Closet

The weather cooled down for a while just in time to enable me to finish this challenge. There was only one day when I wore house/yard work clothing all day but I changed for an evening out so that equals 30 different outfits. That evening out convinced me that the top didn't fit right and it is in the donate pile along with a blouse that has the same problem. Life is too short to wear clothing that is bothersome to wear.

I didn't take any photos during week 4 as we were busy enjoying a visit from a son and DIL. By the last 2 days of the month I was making combinations I hadn't worn before and I enjoyed them both. What I have realized this past month is that I stick with the same clothing combinations and need to mix it up more to fully utilize my existing wardrobe and not get bored.

During the month I wore 50 clothing items: 18 tops, 9 pairs of pants, 10 toppers, 4 scarves, 4 belts, & 5 pairs of shoes. I used the same purse each day. In addition I wore 17 pieces of jewelry, 5 different coats, 2 pairs of gloves and one hat. Our high temps fluctuated wildly from in the mid 70s to the high 30s making a month of layering and really two different seasonal wardrobes. That helped with making 30 outfits though.

Here are the outfits from the last 2 days to finish out November. The photo quality has the colors a bit off but I like both outfits.

I am going to keep working on new combinations from my existing wardrobe but not document them anymore. Shopping for clothing is a low priority for December as the only thing on my list is a pair of sweatpants LOL.

No Repeat November - Week 3 of Shopping my Closet

It's getting harder to create new outfits! I won't be taking photos next week as we have our older son and DIL visiting all week and my focus is going to totally be on enjoying having such concentrated time with them. I'll track what I wear though and if I can keep this up I'll photo the clothes combinations all at once after Thanksgiving.

I've linked up again to Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style

This week I had one day of wearing yard work/housework clothing only so I am sharing 6 outfits. My personal favorite is outfit 1 and second is outfit 6 because of the color combo in the top. I'd love your feedback!

Outfit 1
I tied a long scarf to make a cowl. I may turn it into one as that would be easy.

Outfit 2

The belt was handmade for me by a cousin to use the silver belt buckle my Mom was given in the 1930's by her brother. I've lost weight since he made it so I am trying different ways of using it. Those are dark wash jeans not black BTW!

 

Outfit 3
Groceries, hair cut appointment - how exciting is that for a rainy day?

Outfit 4
Not happy with this but went out the door anyway. I could have added a short necklace or used a cardigan instead of the shell. Day spent sorting donated books at the library, bathing dog, etc.

Outfit 5
Still preparing for Thanksgiving and a week of company. Big grocery shop, car wash, etc. Really need to shorten this top. Added to list.

Outfit 6
Casual birthday lunch out with my husband.

 

 

 



No Repeat November - Week 2 of Shopping my Closet

What have I learned from two weeks of this challenge? That it takes more time to put together varied outfits but I definitely have enough clothing at least for November weather! I've discovered some new outfit combinations that I like and will want to use down the road.

What ones do you think are worth repeating? Do you have a favorite?

I've been happier with how I look so far this month and really loved the grocery cashier exclaiming that I didn't look old enough for the senior discount (60 and above)! While most of that is due to luck in the genetic department and perhaps an unrealistic notion on her part as to what 60+ looks like, I'm also going to credit upping my style, wearing the right colors and Pilates for my posture improvement.

So far in November I've worn 36 items of clothing in addition to two scarves, 15 pieces of jewelry, a purse and various jackets and gloves. There still are numerous clothing items I've not worn that are weather appropriate. So far I've used:

12 tops
7 pairs of pants
8 cardigans/pullovers
4 belts
5 pairs of shoes

Day 8

I was playing with the length of the top and will make it a couple of inches longer when I hem it or leave it long - definitely not this short!

Day 9

Day 10
Inside and outside versions

 Day 11

 Day 12

 Day 13
Daytime and out for dinner versions

  

Day 14



This week I've linked up to Not Dead Yet Style - visible Monday, The Pleated Poppy - What I Wore & Claire Justine - Creative Mondays

Also check out my inspiration for this project Midlife Makeover - No repeat November and Thanksgiving. Two of my friends who are also participating, Mette of The Yogastic Shopping Planner and Sue at Over 60 and Over Here. Then head over to what brought the 3 of us together and check out 7 Steps to Style offered by Imogen Lamport who also writes the Inside Out Style blog.





No Repeat November - Week 1 of Shopping my Closet

As you know, my lifestyle is super casual and I have been working on getting my colors and outfit shapes to be more flattering.

I've set some rules for myself in addition to not repeating outfits.

- Only items of clothing count as the outfit. Accessories (shoes, scarves, jewelry, purse) and coats are repeatable.
- Outfits must use only my colors as determined by the fabulous Imogen Lamport during my 7 Steps to Style program participation.
- They also must fall in line with my style inspiration which is California wine country casual - translated to Atlanta weather.
- I can stretch the boundaries on my medium value contrast and low medium color contrast just a bit.
- My only allowed clothing purchases should I happen to find the right items are smart casual slacks and shoes and possibly a fedora to go with my trench coat.

I'm still finding it hard to figure out the right combos that help me feel and look vibrant, but have settled on a few things.

- There always must be vibrant color for my top or topper. The rest should be neutrals or monochromatic in color.
- I need the benefit of shaped clothing on top
- One significant accessory is usually enough for me so it is a necklace, statement earrings or scarf, etc. but not together. Small earrings work with other things though.
- I really need to do some dedicated shoe shopping to find more pairs of comfortable shoes given the ongoing foot pain I am experiencing

Here are the results for week 1.

These were my favorites and the first two got the most compliments from the facebook style group that I participate in. I think I like the complexity of the shapes and/or design of the fabric as well as the vibrant colors.

The winner!

 

 I even got a compliment from the librarian.

 

This was the 2nd favorite.

 

I also liked these as well - same top with different cardigans and jewelry.

 

 

 

I'd rate these as average & need to figure out what to do differently or not wear them again LOL.

 

 I will not repeat this one! I keep re-learning that I always need color in my outfits. In defense of my judgment, it was a horrible dreary dark rainy day and it fit my mood as well as matching the weather.