This is the last week of the challenge, which I'm pleased to say hasn't been
too challenging, though I have had to think hard about how to put together my daily outfits. I don't know about you, but when I decide to wear a particular top I have a habit of grabbing the same bottoms and accessories each time I wear it. As I don't have 30 tops in my capsule wardrobe, I have had to create different combinations to ensure I didn't repeat any outfits.
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| Day 2 |
The first time I wore the red top shown above during November, I added my brown jeggings, brown shoes and a necklace. It's one of my favourite outfits, but as it's No Repeat November I needed to try a different combination, so this time I wore it with my new sand trousers and a red patterned scarf that includes a smidgeon of sand. The purple top is also getting its second outing of the month. I wore it with my sand trousers last time and a necklace that has stones in many colours including purple and sand. This time I decided to wear it with my brown jeggings and a turquoise necklace. So far so good.
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| Day 4 |
The last time that I wore the yellow top that I wore on day 3 this week, I paired it with brown trousers and a patterned scarf containing brown and yellow. This time I was wearing navy blue jeans and my scarf contained blue and yellow. On day 4 my lobelia top appears with sand trousers and a gold necklace, whereas before I had grey trousers and a silver necklace.
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| Day 5 |
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| Day 6 |
The previous time that I wore the jumper that I wore on day 5 it was with grey trousers, so this time I paired it with navy jeans. I love the stripes, however I think the overall look is a bit dark, even with the white of the pendant. I'm not sure about wearing my "hero" cardigan over a navy top and navy jeans. Clearly the cardigan stands out more against the dark colours, but I do like wearing it with warmer colours such as the brown top and trousers that I wore with it during week 1.
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| Day 7 |
The top shown above that I wore on day 7 is making its second appearance, this time with brown jeggings and boots whereas last time I wore it with grey. I don't know whether it is because brown is a better neutral for me than grey, but I definitely prefer this outfit to the first one.
I'm pretty good at my times table so I am aware that 4 x 7 = 28 and November has 30 days,so this won't be the last post on the November challenge. I will show my final 2 outfits in my next post, plus the favourite outfits from this week and the previous three weeks, allowing you to choose an overall winner. My own favourites from this week are the outfits I wore on days 1, 3 and 6. Which ones are you going to vote for?
I agree that it did get more challenging and push us to try different combinations! I think day 1 is my favorite of this batch but I also like days 3, 6 & 7.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Juhli. The outfit I wore on day 1 was a new combination for me, so that will be repeated endlessly no doubt!
DeleteAgree with the challenging part, especially after week two. There were some combinations that I thought would work, but just didn't quite give me the look I wanted.This has really helped me to determine more of my style given my medium value and low to medium color contrasts.
ReplyDeleteHi Gloria! I just saw from your comment that you participated in No Repeat November, too. I wish I had known ~ I'd have come to visit you, too, to see your outfits.
DeleteI really found it helpful, too, especially in terms of re-evaluating (after weight loss) which silhouettes suit me best and which are not my friends. :)
Here's my wrap-up post, if you want to see what I mean...
http://www.midlifemakeover.me/2015/11/the-end-of-no-repeat-november-heres-how.html
Nice to "meet" you!
Jeanine
I found the same, Gloria. Some combinations didn't work for me, however I did discover a few new ones too.
DeleteGreat outfits!! 1 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 6 are my top favourites...i love the heavier necklaces as they provide a greater presence in your outfits, and they really look nice! All your colours look fantastic on you...i think you made good choices in what enhances your friendly personality...each outfit is unique with something 'special' that makes it yours! I do agree that favouring specific ensembles...top~slacks~jewelry~scarf..is sometimes just second nature, so it is a good idea to lay things on your bed and mix and match to create new looks, but keep those 'tried and true' outfits too...so do you wear any festive tops that are autumn or winter holiday decorated? i just purchased a fun black teeshirt decorated with a little red/green holly branch on the word 'nice' to wear under an black unbuttoned cardigan with a red quilted vest...its my first foray into an unstructured look with a decorated shirt. I do have a heavy navy cardigan with various small gold leaves embroidered on it from Christopher & Banks, but i find it difficult to create several outfits using specialty tops like this...or do these type of tops date a woman? (I think they are out of business now, tho...) Thank you for all the fun dress-ups....Lorette
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, Lorette. I bought a sparkly top last year, which I will be wearing again this year. I like the sound of your navy cardigan. My three children, who are in their 40s, still love wearing festive jumpers for Christmas!
DeleteI agree with you on outfits 1, 3, & 6 but I also like 7.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna. I do like wearing the top in outfit 7 if we are going out for lunch on someone's birthday, as it's sparkly but still suitable for day-time events.
DeleteMy favorites were also days 1, 3 and 6!! It has been wonderful to get your take on the challenge each week. I did the same kind of thing, with having to keep track of what I'd worn before. But I didn't dare to get people to vote on favorites and now, I am wondering if maybe I should have. Anyway, it was neat to begin to get to know your style and hang out a bit this month.
ReplyDeleteHere's my wrap-up...
http://www.midlifemakeover.me/2015/11/the-end-of-no-repeat-november-heres-how.html
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Jeanine
Thanks Jeanine. I've been enjoying hanging out with you too! Next time, you should definitely get people to vote for favourites. I find it helpful to know which outfits flatter me the most.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful holiday season too!
Sue