The weather forecast is looking promising: temps in the 50s and 60s for the next 10 days so I’m hoping that I can bust out my spring wardrobe soon! Last year I shared exactly how I pared down my wardrobe and as the weather started turning warmer, I realized that I pretty much got rid of everything in the purge.
Using the same methodology, I finally nailed down my warmer-weather-wardrobe vibe. Here it is:
Colors: navy, white, grey, black, tan, light pink, grey. Prints: polka dots, stripes.
We are on a legit budget right now so I sold about $200 worth of my old clothing via Instagram to jump start my warmer weather wardrobe. I ended up using Everlane credit, traded services for clothes with a local boutique + intense online shopping session with ASOS’ sale section (you have to sort through A LOT of crop tops and boxy t-shirts to get what you want) to get a great base. I’ll round it all out next month for my birthday at the outlet mall.
I always aim for timeless, not trendy. It took a lot of willpower to not pick up some crazy printed dress or a kimono. It has also taken me awhile to discern what I’m seeing online (usually a 5′ 10″ model who wears an XS) but now I’m able to look for cuts and fabric that I personally love.
Where do you shop? How to approach shopping? What styles are you loving this season?
5 Comments
April 8, 2014
I envisioned your uniform before I saw it! I jut bought some dark wash jeans, a pair of pop color mustard pants, and a light warm grey skirt, which should now cover my transition. I never considered that bottoms would be more essential to switching over. I’m considering a pair of neutral leather flats as uniform footwear, otherwise I should be finished. Hopefully I’ll be cute enough to keep up with you! :)
April 8, 2014
I kind of like that you could envision it :) I never realized bottoms would be such a huge part too. I bought 2 skirts even though I don’t really like wearing them or dresses.
I’ve been wearing a pair of sneakers that I got from J Crew 2 years ago a lot and have enjoyed not being too cold since my feet are always freezing.
April 8, 2014
I get you. The clothes always look gorgeous on the models when shopping online and I always have to remind me how much shorter I am (and how bigger my size is).
And yes! to timeless instead of trendy. I don’t much care for trends.
Your color and style choices are absolutely the best for the season! Timeless, comfortable, simple. It just works!
April 8, 2014
Thanks Kelly! It’s been a slow process because I always thought “Oh that dress is so cute” but then it’s like down to my shin because I’m so short LOL
April 19, 2014
We are completely on the same page, I feel the same way with the colors and prints you selected. I also have been editing my wardrobe this year. I really love the process that you’re going through and am glad there are others like me out there! Yes to timeless!