Week 1: Closet Challenge

For one week I focused on trying to "look nice" and pull pieces out of my closet that did not normally get worn.  We had days where I was uncomfortable, days where I felt like I was trying too hard and days where I felt "just right". More than anything I have gotten the best laughs out of my pictures. I have a much deeper appreciation for fashion photographers! Clothes are not as cooperative in photos as magazines would have us believe. The laughter sets in when I compare my photo back to the inspiration photo off Pinterest. OMG. I am wearing similar clothes, but I do not look near as chic as the model. It was a tough realization to come to.

Day 1: A friend and I went to a professional development last Saturday. They are usually super relaxed attire so I wore this boxy sheer sweatshirt like the bottom right pic with skinny jeans and boots. I really like this sweatshirt, but in pics it added so much volume! I think it would be much cuter with just a tank underneath it where you could see the sheerness better than the long sleeve tshirt I wore under it. So, back in the closet until spring and we will try again.

Boxy Sheer Sweatshirt-- Mossimo  (undecided)

Jean leggings -- Cookie Johnson  (KEEP)

Black Boots -- Uggs  (KEEP)

Day 2:  I bought this pretty blush top at the Palomino Moon Boutique in Bartlesville and it has sat in my closet for months. I think its beautiful, but the sheer panels at the top bring challenges to wear this at work. Blush and red or orange is one of my fav. combos so I paired them together to see if it worked out. I think I looked nice, but this was one of my least favorite days just because I was not overly comfortable. The pointy boots bothered me and the jacket didn't have a lot of give or stretch. I'm undecided if I should keep these pieces.

Deep red blazer -- Zinc (Undecided)

Blush sheer/sequin top -- Verty (Undecided)

Tweed Pants -- Ann Taylor (KEEP!)

Brown pointy boots -- east 5th (Undecided)

Day 3:  This is the day where the picture of the model made me laugh comparing it to myself. She looks so chic. I wanted to be her; however, when I looked at my picture -- I see me. Which makes sense, after all, I am me and not her, but imagine my surprise that I didn't transform into a model in my 20s just because we were wearing similar clothes! Even though I am the girl on the right instead of on the left, this was probably my favorite day of the week. I don't think my picture does it justice. The shirt falls so pretty and the skinnies with it had a little metallic sheen. I was out of my comfort zone, but I felt the most confident this day. I did receive more compliments -- just hope they were genuine compliments and not people getting "caught" staring at me so "I'd better say something nice" comments :) lol.

Camel light wool long coat -- Harve Benard  (KEEP)

White blouse -- Santuary  (KEEP)

Metallic black skinnies -- Calvin Klein  (KEEP)

Black boots -- Tory Burch  (KEEP)

Day 4: Today was more about trying out a different color combo than I would normally choose. That sheer fitted top would normally scream "black pants!" to me. I know it isn't comparable with the photo on the right, but it occurred to me to try and pair it with neutral slacks and a black jacket instead. I don't wear that jacket enough. I love it. It is light weight, but warm and has a good amount of stretch where it is really comfortable to wear….. I think I just listed all the reasons I should toss the red blazer from Day 2.

Black cropped blazer -- Anne Klein (KEEP)

Sheer shirt w/ back cutout -- no tag  (KEEP)

Dress pants -- Banana Republic  (KEEP)

Peep toe patent kitten heel -- Nine West  (KEEP)

Day 5: Thursday the cold front blew back in and I just wanted to be warm and comfortable! I love the sheer green turtleneck and chocolate corduroy pants; however, I am unsure if I like the beige sweater. I think it is "perfectly fine", but "perfectly fine" is what got me into this mess of owning 500 sweaters. I want to be disciplined enough to throw things out if I don't really love them, but its just a wearable, basic piece that I'm not sure if I can!!!

Red wool blazer -- Old Navy  (KEEP)

Green sheer turtleneck -- BCBGMAXZRIA  (KEEP)

Dolman beige sweater -- IN Studio  (Undecided) 

Chocolate skinnies -- Kut from the Kloth (KEEP)

Grey boots -- Born (KEEP)

Day 6:  Jeans Day!  Its hard to see dark colors, but this was one of my favorite outfits this week due to the fact that it was super comfortable and did go along with the styles I pinned on my pin board.   The top has sequin panels on the front and back side, and the sleeves and bodice feel like a soft jersey making it really comfy. I usually don't like bands on shirts, but this band is thick and soft and doesn't feel restrictive. I paired the top with jean leggings and black boots. :) 

Black sequin paneled shirt -- Karen Kane  (KEEP)

Skinny leggings -- Cookie Johnson  (KEEP)

Black boots -- Tory Burch  (KEEP)

Well, that was my week. There are a few items I am undecided about and as I feared, I have not been able to let go of one article of clothing…. 

I am "undecided" about a few items… maybe I will will be able to let go of those pieces,

but probably not :)