Today's outfit did NOT make me happy. I put it on this morning and was overwhelmed with a feeling of blah. I had to add the LV bag just to get myself out the door. (It's 100% true that a good bag can make a world of difference - I never regret spending money on those.) I picked this outfit out last night and was running late this morning so I was kinda stuck with it, but in the end I'm glad. I learned a little lesson today: my taste in clothes has changed. There was a time when I would describe my look (or at least the look I was going for) as "classic". I would have cited Calvin Klein and Donna Karen as my fave designers. And I've spent years amassing plain basics in ordinary colors in my wardrobe. I can't even guess how many black sweater I have. And now, when I look in my closet and feel like I have nothing to wear, it's probably because everything is basically the same. Now what I'm drawn to are clothes that look unique and one-of-a kind. My outfit today could be probably duplicated in most closets in America. Nothing personal America, but that's not a good thing in my opinion.
For the record - Banana blouse and cords, Zara sweater, Boots ?, Coach bracelet and LV bag. It's a first wearing of the brown cords and navy cardigan.
This year - I'm going to only add pieces that I LOVE. I clearly have all the foundations of a basic wardrobe to mix and match with, so now I'm going to have some fun. Clothes that make me smile and make people to ask "where did you get that!" that's my goal. And I plan to spend A LOT less doing it. Onward!
But oh wise closet master, how do you change what you love, since most of what I buy I love when I buy it. Overtime, like in relationships, disillusionment sets in.
ReplyDeleteIs there are pre-buy test for love?
Yes. Look at the item and ask yourself "If I saw this on a woman walking down the street, would it catch my eye and make me jealous?"
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