As a woman who has all the time cherished trend, I’ve a confession to make- I don’t know my type…. or at the least I didn’t till extra not too long ago.
I’m in a brand new season of life. I’ve had A LOT of change over the past two years and I’ve realized some issues that I used to consider utmost significance simply actually aren’t within the grand scheme of issues. I believe everybody can relate to that ultimately, form, or kind.
As somebody who usually had an ever revolving closet and shopped repeatedly, it wasn’t till I slowed down and stopped doing that, that I began to comprehend what I did and didn’t prefer to put on.
I really like the concept of a capsule wardrobe however by no means favored the field I felt it put you in. However I’ve discovered that with a two 12 months previous and one other on the way- residing in a season of LESS has introduced a whole lot of peace and readability to me- and my wardrobe!
A season of LESS, what do I imply?
LESS disposable earnings, MORE household high quality time and appreciation for being a full time keep at residence mother and homemaker.
LESS I’ll simply seize it on Amazon, MORE inventive juices flowing to make use of what I’ve or thrift it to make it occur.
LESS additions to my wardrobe, MORE removing what I simply don’t love.
LESS STUFF, MORE LIVING LIFE.
See, I’m the form of individual that will thrift one thing, and perhaps not attempt it on however assume I’ll find it irresistible, after which once I attempt it on, it’s okay, so I put on it as soon as, after which I put on it a number of extra instances as a result of I believe I could make myself prefer it however actually, I don’t. After which I lastly eliminate it. So moderately than sporting what I do know I really like, I really feel guilt over shopping for one thing I don’t and attempt to make myself find it irresistible. Nevertheless it simply doesn’t work that approach.
So, being pregnant whereas removing my closet has really labored very well, as a result of I can’t put on a whole lot of my regular wardrobe proper now. I’m restricted to some thrift retailer finds, and really good hand-me-downs which can be all combine and match-able. BASICALLY A MATERNITY CAPSULE WARDROBE. Fancy that.
And whereas I would love a bit of extra selection, it has allowed me to LET GO of issues I’d been holding onto. It’s allowed me to place issues again even when they’re an excellent deal, and my dimension. And I’ve had a pair slips right here and there, however once I do get to thrift lately, I’m a lot extra intentional and conscious of my life-style and the way my wardrobe must work for me.
I nonetheless have the need to be trendy and a “cool mother”, however my method to this has modified a lot. LESS impulse buys, MORE intentional purchases that may work with what I have already got.
Not too long ago I received to pop into BLUE // a goodwill boutique in Fairlawn, Ohio, and I discovered an merchandise I’d been on the hunt for- an announcement blazer. It’s arduous to inform how one thing will match whenever you’re shopping for on-line, and there are A LOT of expensive ones on the market that promise to alter your life, however simply weren’t practical for my finances. However this Calvin Klein one was mainly new with out tags and price me lower than $12. I really like every little thing about it, I can put on it now and after I’ve child lady <3
One development I’m loving that I believe will stick round is the athleasiure look with a blazer and baseball cap. I believe it’s such a cool solution to elevate – let’s be sincere – sweatpants, lol.
So what’s my type. Properly, if I needed to label it, I believe I’d name it easy stylish, traditional, and elevated informal.
I like denim on denim, black and tan, and mixing textures. Once I discover out more- I’ll let you already know LOL.
Do you additionally wrestle with defining your private type? Properly, listed here are three issues I did that helped me understand what I ACTUALLY like to put on:
- Do an electronic mail and social media detox/weed out. Unfollow the those that make you continuously need to purchase the newest tendencies or buy very excessive finish items. Unsubscribe from shops that ship you emails EVERY DAY. This helped me understand that the accounts I cherished following most, had very particular types, shade schemes, and even capsule wardrobes. They spotlight put on your items extra that a technique moderately than treating their wardrobe prefer it’s disposable.
- Let your self let go. Forgive your self for purchasing one thing you don’t love, then attempt to promote it, give it to somebody who will find it irresistible, or donate it. Simply get it out and MOVE ON. Additionally, I’ve all the time mentioned that whenever you’re in a purging mood- PURGE. Go for it and don’t look again.
- Take the time to determine what you like to put on, separate it in your closet if it’s a must to each time you’re feeling good in an outfit. It will enable you extra rapidly weed out what you might want to eliminate.
I hope this helps or at the least offers somebody some solidarity that they’re not alone of their type journey.
XOXO ~ Taylor
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