After picking up this book at our local B and N I was inspired to do something about the small amount of time I usually have to get dressed and the feeling that usually accompanies the rush: what am I going to wear today? And I wanted to prevent another ugly day.
Most of my clothing is relatively new because of the early "change of life" (called having children) which transformed my figure. I'm sure no one can relate. I should have no reason to feel like I have nothing to wear or clothes that do not fit because we have spent the last two years refilling my closet.
Yesterday I made outfits. Using the clothes I enjoy wearing. I even took clothes out of the hamper to make outfits. And if I don't have a way to use a shirt in an outfit it will be gone within a reasonable amount of time.
Also I have tried to pay attention lately to what colors look good with my skin tone and what clothes are modest and flatter my body type.
It was pretty fun until the boys woke up. Then it became work. But I finished with about eight summer day outfits and about the same number of evening outfits. Not just shirts that match pants but shirt, shoes, earrings, necklace and purse. Well, not really purse. I was not that thorough.
But here are a few of the selections. I think I will make more outfit photos as I wear combos I did not think of.
Also, I my goal is to print these photos and make a notebook to take with me when I go shopping. Hmmm, I wonder if I'm spending too much time on this? (:
4 comments:
That's really an excellent idea Amy! :)
Please come to my house and match my clothes. Boy, if I could get you and Hannah together I could get some really snazzy outfits! I really like all our sandals. Hannah told me Hudson's has shirts for $4 or so. I really need some. Hopefully I can go one evening this week with at least only the baby to tend to. I'm getting that desperate feeling when I look at my selection in my closet. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks, Lindsey!
Rose, I bought a couple t-shirts at Hudson's the other day for $2 each. I was pretty excited until I went to church and realized I had left the obviously purchased at Hudson's purple tag on the shoulder. Someone walked up to me and said, "Somebody's been to Hudson's!" I was kind of embarrassed and then wondered why I was ashamed of being caught as a thrifty. (:
Hope you can go this week! It is great for alone time.
i don't think i have ever seen you have an "ugly day" and you're my neighbor so i see you a lot. :) i do love the looks you put together though - very cute! and as always, the jewelry adds a lot ( i always think you have great jewelry taste as well)
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