Friday, 11 September 2015

Evolve your style 3

I am trying this challenge in order to "revamp" my style and my wardrobe. I have far too many clothes, I wear the same thing way too often, and too many mornings I wake up and think: "I have nothing to wear"!! So every day for 31 days, I will answer the challenge, post a photo of myself and comment on my choice of clothing and accessories. I hope I survive the challenge and find a whole new me!!
I have found that I can't do the days consecutively and make it work for me - so apologies for the "out of order" list - it is in the order I undertook the challenge.....
Day 11: Create a stack of arm candy AND Wear complementary colours
How did you feel today?
As I only wore "analogous" colours last time, I thought I had better lift my game :-) it also made choosing the "arm candy" a little bit easier as I had bracelets which were similar in both colours. I felt exciting and creative in my choice of outfits and I was certainly complimented by my workmates. I wore patterned black stockings and black boots to complete the look.
Today's outfit would have been better if.....
Maybe I need brighter lipstick or a complementary necklace or scarf
What did this outfit say?
I am comfortable in free-fitting garments
Did it feel comfortable?
Yes - it is all stretchy material
Did you feel good in it?
I did - the compliments helped :-)
Anything else about how you felt or what surprised you so far?
I still don't feel like I am moving too far out of my comfort zone....but maybe that says something about me.

Day 10: Wear 2 patterns
How did you feel today?
I always feel a bit daring when I wear this outfit because it looks like I am wearing nothing much under the coat :-) I tend to wear a short skirt so that it doesn't show as I leave the coat on like a "droat". I combined this with patterned brown tights and short suede boots
Today's outfit would have been better if.....
I never know whether to wear a belt with this - it has a fabric belt but I am not keen on that but I haven't found or investigated any alternative.
What did this outfit say?
I am not afraid to mix patterns and wear shorter outfits (which make my long legs look even longer)
Did it feel comfortable?
Despite the shortness, it did.
Did you feel good in it?
Yes and I received lots of compliments about it so it must look ok!!
Anything else about how you felt or what surprised you so far?
I seem to have two distinct looks - comfy and casual or more tailored and business like. I find it interesting as I am not necessarily trying to portray either image on the days  I choose the clothes.

Day 13: Be Blue
How did you feel today?
I felt good in today's outfit, which took three goes to get right. I started with a dress but thought it was too tight with a cami under it (necessary on a cool morning), swapped to red (first a skirt I had worn before then a red top), then noticed the blue sleeveless top and put it on with my black skirt and black patterned tights and loved the look!!
Today's outfit would have been better if.....
I am not sure if the scarf works or not.....
What did this outfit say?
Maybe a little bit striking??
Did it feel comfortable?
Once again the skirt was stretchy and the top was loose so yes it was comfortable.
Did you feel good in it?
Yes I did
Anything else about how you felt or what surprised you so far?
I love the fact that the weather is warming up and I look forward to investigating further, but I am also surprised at how many garments I have yet to try in my wardrobe.....

Day 22: Wear flowers 
How did you feel today?
I love this dress and I think I look good in it, so I felt good
Today's outfit would have been better if.....
I think I need to lose some fat around my tummy and the dress reflected that.
What did this outfit say?
I think the dress looks feminine.
Did it feel comfortable?
It felt OK but I need to tone up in order to feel good in it.
Did you feel good in it?
See above :-)

Anything else about how you felt or what surprised you so far?
I am still waiting for that moment when I run out of clothes and have to make some tough decisions.....
Day 19: Wear red
How did you feel today?
It's Saturday so I feel more relaxed and I think my outfit reflects that. I am not entirely sure about this outfit, so maybe I feel apprehensive???
Today's outfit would have been better if.....
I think the top is too bulky for me, particularly around the bust and neck. It might also flare out too much or end too short? When I put the top on with a skirt and boots it looked much better.
What did this outfit say?
I'm feeling casual, I think
Did it feel comfortable?
The outfit is all stretchy material so yes, it is comfy.
Did you feel good in it?
I am not too sure.
Anything else about how you felt or what surprised you so far?
I like that this challenge makes me examine my wardrobe and think carefully about how things look, even if I decide I don't like what I am wearing...

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