Day
Hat – thrifted (2$)
Sunglasses – old
Linen top – thrifted (2$)
Black high waist jeans – J Brand / made in USA (80$)
Market bag – thrifted (2$)
Sandals – Roots / made in Canada
Bracelets/necklace – thrifted vintage
Night
Crochet crop top – Vintage (10$)
Linen top – thrifted (2$)
Black high waist jeans – J Brand / made in USA (80$)
Clutch - Estate sale / Vitage (10$)
Sandals – old
Bracelets/necklace – thrifted vintage
Lately, I gravitate mostly toward neutral colours and versatile pieces when getting dressed or browsing the local Salvation Army. I’m constantly trying to simplify and reduce my wardrobe and I feel most comfortable in neutrals – despite my love for all things weird.
I wore these outfits on Saturday. I’ve already mentioned I love these pants. I paired them with a plain linen sleeveless top and flats for shopping at the market – then I switched it up with some heels and a vintage top and clutch for dinner out later that evening.
As I visit thrift stores and add more and more neutrals, classic cuts and lasting materials to my closet, I start to rethink the pieces that I rarely take out of the drawer or off the hanger. I think about getting rid of pieces until I usually stop myself and think ‘what if I have THE perfect outfit idea in a month – but I got rid of that top last week??’. Except that’s not a healthy reason to hold on to things. Because that item of clothing (or really any other belonging) will most likely stay a What if for a long time. And I would rather fill my closet with clothes I could wear every day, not just when the inspiration might hit me.
I constantly dream of a day when getting dressed is a simple equation, A B C. Like all great things, it is a long process – but I do feel it’s getting better every day. Little by little I pick up timeless pieces and discard the old trendier things. I’m trying to embrace a more minimalist wardrobe and I think days like this (above) – where I can just switch up a few items for different occasions – are a great example of what I want more of.