The biggest lesson I've learned since finding interest in style blogs is how to remix my clothing. Now it feels like second nature to constantly change-up my combinations and accessories. This was not always the case, however. In the past, I don't think that my style was bad but it was perhaps a little bit boring. I would purchase a dress, choose one set of accessories to go along with it, and then always wear that combination. This way of thinking about my wardrobe just feels so silly now!
That being said, I still sometimes feel stumped by how to remix certain pieces in my wardrobe. Take these red pants, for example. I mentioned before that I was concerned about splurging on such bold pants because I was nervous I wouldn't be able to think of that many outfits to go with them. I quickly found, however, that I did have a number of ways to wear them. Nonetheless, I was still only pairing neutral pieces with the pants...until now!
This was not an outfit that naturally occurred to me. This was the sort of dressing experience where I put the pants on, then proceeded to try different tops and shoes until something worked. And the final product still surprises me a little bit! I wouldn't have expected to put such a colorful top or a pair of coral shoes with the red pants...but I think it works!
How do you find your best outfits? Are they preplanned or do they magically come to you as you are trying on your clothes?
P.S. I'm sorry I didn't have time to provide links to the clothing items. I don't think that I can find the exact matches to any of the pieces I'm wearing. If you would like me to find similar items for you, just let me know in the comments section which piece you are interested in!
What I'm Wearing:
Sleeveless Top: Gap Outlet (similar, similar)
Chambray Shirt: Old Navy (similar, similar)
Pants: C/O Stitch Fix (similar, similar)
Flats: Hand-Me-Downs (similar, similar)
Linking-Up:
Perfectly Coutured- Three-fer Thursday
Rachel and the Hat and Lena B., Actually- Passion for Fashion
Simple Sequins- Fashion Item Friday
Style Elixir- Friday's Fab Faves
Vodka Infused Lemonade- Très Chic Fashion Thursday