a little thrift, a little new; a little black, a little blue
Someone (a vendor I work with actually) emailed me the other day and said: “Random question…but how big is your closet?????? I can’t help but wonder how you never duplicate outfits…”
I get this question at work sometimes too, but really the key to looking like you’re wearing something new every day is having a lot of separates and mixing and matching them in as many ways and possible with as many accessories as possible and always coming up with new pairings. Because really, my closet isn’t THAT big… (and I still own some things from like my first year in college!)
Prime example is this outfit - skirt bought 4 years ago new, jacket bought last summer new, silk blouse bought this winter (in preparation for summer) thrifted, belt also thrifted at same time, shoes staples that go with just about ANYTHING.
I’ve worn all these things many times before (well, the silk blouse maybe only once or twice), but this was the first time pulling it all together. I like that the gold studs in the belt mirror the polka dots in the blouse and that the belt and shoes are a bit edgier while the white skirt and blouse if worn just by themselves would be really preppy. Mix and match, ladies; mix and match!
white skirt - NY&Co., on sale - can’t remember
polka dotted silk blouse - thrifted, originally J. Crew - $30
navy jacket - Tristan, on sale - $50
belt - thrifted - $3
shoes - Nine West, on sale - $40
