Why did I try on these things? Well, at least part of every outfit has been neglected for a long time, so it was time to revive them.
I need to train myself to stop buying more clothes, and if I force myself to fall in love with everything already in there, which is all lovely, then it might help curb my addiction.
I never wear this dress because it's strapless. I'm not savvy enough with a sewing machine to turn it into a skirt, so I folded under a shirt and covered the bottom with a thick belt.
Not worn much: Dress
Worn often: White blouse
I just haven't worn this dress yet. Not sure why. This outfit needs some color. I think I'll add a fun turquoise necklace.
Not worn much: Dress
Worn often: Leopard belt and shoes (not pictured)
I never wear this oxford (NO idea why), so I paired it with a color combination that I like.
Not worn much: Button up
Worn often: Pants
I never wear this oxford, so I paired it with navy and white. Navy goes with everything. It's like the Windex of a wardrobe. It cleans up anything.
Not worn much: Button up and skirt (which still had tags on it)
Worn often: Striped blazer
Yet again, navy saved the day. I bought this orange button down last year, and it still had the tags, and so did this skirt. I paired them with a navy blazer that I love.
Not worn much: Button up and skirt (both still donned tags)
Worn often: Navy blazer
The last look was work appropriate. I decided to find a weekend look, too. I think this one fits the bill.
Not worn much: Button up
Worn often: Jean jacket and skirt
I really love this outfit. The colors make me so happy. I never wore this button up either. What is wrong with me?
Not worn much: Button up
Worn often: Skirt (well, I wore it a lot last spring and summer)
My Tips for Reviving Unloved Clothing:
1. Pair it with a color combination that you love.
2. Pair it with a well-loved item.
3. Try a new-to-you color combination.
4. Hunt for two unworn items that go together.
(Example: I never wore the orange button up and khaki skirt, but they actually make a good pair.)
5. Do a specific search on Pinterest or Google for that item--
(Example: "Navy blazer" or "orange shirt")--
and pin pictures of outfits that you like with that article of clothing.
Sometimes, I buy something new like red pants and immediately hunt for inspiration on Pinterest to make sure I already have enough in my closet to go with that item. This tip helps me validate, or sometimes invalidate, the purchase.
6. Do a search on Pinterest for that color.
Pull your inspiration from fashion or interior design. If you like a room's color scheme, then apply it to your wardrobe choices. If you like the way colors of certain foods go together, then apply that color scheme to your outfit selection.
(Note: these tips can work for re-imagining well-loved clothes.)
I love orange, navy and blue! I have a very similar outfit to that. Also the green with yellow necklace. I am a big fan of searching Pinterest to reimagine an item. I also will take an item and start holding it up to other pieces in my closet until I find a combo that I like.
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What fantastic ideas! I have found myself doing all of your tricks; I often find myself searching on Google or Pinterest for ways to wear a specific item. Thanks for linking up :)
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