One thing I have found to shake things up a bit without really changing anything is turning my wardrobe into a game.
I pick a color, pattern, or item for inspiration, and then using only the clothes I already own, I construct 4-5 work appropriate outfits.
This week, I decided to dress like a Pretzel with Mustard.
Weird right? Perhaps I'm craving starches.
I loved the color combo of brown, cream, and mustard. And my closet did not disappoint. It had many options for me to choose from.
What does that look like? Here's some of what I came up with:
brown vintage 2-piece suit (jacket + skirt) given to me by Erin from Kat's closet
bow necklace from a yard sale (reminds me of the twist in a pretzel)
Oxford-ish shoes with mustard tights (Sholarshop + Target)
high waisted pants with lace cropped top (both thrifted)
dotted flats (reminds me of salt) from Target
mustard chunky scarf with lace top button earrings in a rodent shape
made by my lovely friend, Kelsey made my my lovely friend, Erin
made by my lovely friend, Kelsey made my my lovely friend, Erin
thick corduroy (it takes courage to wear these!) amber brown earrings
The Covering House's clothes exchange
The Covering House's clothes exchange
It was so fun getting dressed, using what I had, and tapping into my creativity!
There are practical benefits beyond "playing" with my look.
For starters, the rule "don't buy anything" helps me check my impulse to buy things I don't need and seek shopping as an outlet for ____(boredom, dissatisfaction, etc.)
Another is, it is eye opening to how much I have. When I have "nothing to wear" and yet 5 different outfits designated to 3 random colors. Clearly, I have a lot. And instead of wanting more, I need to be grateful.
This is, at it's heart, an exercise in satisfaction and gratitude.
So those are the practical heart-matter sides.
Now I want to know, do you ever play with your wardrobe like this?
There are practical benefits beyond "playing" with my look.
For starters, the rule "don't buy anything" helps me check my impulse to buy things I don't need and seek shopping as an outlet for ____(boredom, dissatisfaction, etc.)
Another is, it is eye opening to how much I have. When I have "nothing to wear" and yet 5 different outfits designated to 3 random colors. Clearly, I have a lot. And instead of wanting more, I need to be grateful.
This is, at it's heart, an exercise in satisfaction and gratitude.
So those are the practical heart-matter sides.
Now I want to know, do you ever play with your wardrobe like this?
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