Surviving 30 days with a more limited wardrobe (my Autumn 33 items of clothing) wasn't as difficult as I thought, even though I had the additional challenge of not repeating any outfit during November. Layering was the answer, especially as one of my tops was too warm to wear and another one was on my shopping list rather than physically in my wardrobe, which clearly limited my options. Luckily the weather was perfect for short-sleeved tops worn with different cardigans or jackets. You can see one example of this in the outfit I wore on day 29 and another in day 30's outfit.
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| Day 29 |
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| Day 30 |
The following photos show the winning outfits from each week. Where readers have liked several different outfits I have chosen the one with the most mentions. In the case of a tie, I had the casting vote!
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| Week 1 winner |
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| Week 2 winner |
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| Week 3 winner |
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| Week 4 winner |
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| Honorable mention |
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| Honorable mention |
Looking back over the month and seeing which outfits were my (and my readers') favourites, it was clear that warmer colours flatter me the most. When I wore neutral outfits I needed a dash of colour to lift them such as my "hero" cardigan. My style recipe is colourful casual chic, so not surprisingly most of the outfits I wore during November consisted of tops worn with trousers. I did receive several compliments though the one day that I wore a dress, which was the week 3 winner.
I realised that I tend to wear the same bottoms and accessories each time that I wear a particular top, so this challenge was particularly good for helping me create different outfits. It proved to me that having a more limited wardrobe can work if you have neutrals for your basics, with accent colours to add some variety, that can be mixed and matched.
Which of the above outfits do you think should be the overall winner? Or perhaps we should award a gold, silver and bronze medal to the three favourites. The outfits I wore on the last two days of November can also be considered, if that makes it any easier (I suspect not!)
I'm going to vote the dress that was week 3's winner as the overall winner. In second place is the outfit that I wore on day 29. Finally, in bronze medal position, week 4's winner. Do you agree?
Again, I agree with you! with Day 30 in 4th place...
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. The outfit I wore on day 30 is a bit more subdued than most of my outfits, but there are days when I feel that is just what I need.
DeleteI think that You are the overall winner. The outfits are all wonderful. Like the sand (light warm neutral) on you but really so many choices. Well done! Carol S
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Carol. The sand is a new neutral for me and will be one I can wear year round, so expect to see more sand items when I post my capsules for spring and summer!
DeleteJust found your blog. Also a natural gamine. Wonderful colour combinations and great use of accessories.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura. I have to admit that I wasn't that good at using accessories until I started following other bloggers! You can learn so much from reading different blogs.
DeleteBest is week 3 winner (love that dress), second place the week 1 winner (that red top looks great) and third place the week 4 winner (yellow top). I think the warmer colors suit best.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I used to wear mainly cooler colours, and think I'm borderline between cool and warm, however as I get older the warmer and softer colours seem to flatter me more.
DeleteI like the long sweater in Day 29, it is different so adds a little spice to your wardrobe. It also creates a nice outside column of color. I totally think you look better in the warm colors, who knew?
ReplyDeleteI like the long sweater in Day 29, it is different so adds a little spice to your wardrobe. It also creates a nice outside column of color. I totally think you look better in the warm colors, who knew?
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy. I'm really enjoying wearing the long sweater and may very well buy another one in a different colour. From being someone who used to wear cool colours, and was told that I am a "winter", it's been quite a revelation to start wearing warm colours and receive lots of compliments.
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ReplyDeleteYou're really owning this new 7-Steps vibe. You look awesome in everything.
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