Closet Challenge: Day 51 - 55

Monday was a sick day so this is what I wore on Tuesday.  The whole outfit is JCrew.  I don't wear t-shirts a lot just because I rarely have the urge to buy them but I liked this one when I saw it at the outlet. 

Wednesday I wore this green sweater from Anthro.  I got this during Black Friday this year and I love that I can wear it all the way into summer if needed.  I couldn't get a good picture of the back but it is gathered the same way that the front is but with a ribbon instead of buttons.

Thursday I wore this cream poncho sweater from Anthro.  My mom actually washed this one day and I thought it was a gone for good.  A big hole developed it for no reason.  She was able to patch it though and you can barely see where it was. 

AND HERE IT IS!  After 55 days, MY FINAL OUTFIT! This tank is from Anthro and is my no-bra shirt.  Anything that has a built in bra is a winner for me and this was too cute to pass up when it went on sale last year. 

All in all, this actually turned out to be a really fun and rewarding experiment. When I started, I thought that I would end up discovering that I make a lot of bad decisions when I buy items but I actually discovered the opposite.  I pick quality items that I don't tire of, for the most part.  I just do this a little too often, maybe.  :)  I'm only getting rid of a few items that don't fit right, but I didn't discover anything that made me think, "Why in the world did a buy this?"  If anyone has ever thought of doing this, I say go for it!  Maybe I'll even do this for spring/summer (after my annual birthday and Easton shopping trips, of course).  Thanks for reading everyone!

Closet Challenge: Day 44-50

I'm so close to being done!  I evaluated my closet the other day and only about 1/4 of it is remaining to be worn.  Here is what I knocked out this week.

Monday I was off work so mom came up to go to lunch, browse around some shops and take Jackson to her house for a few days.  I worn this Anthro sweater with a brown tank and jeans.

Tuesday I wore this dusty blue sweater from Anthro.  I don't wear this one very often because I'm never sure what to wear with it.  The shape just doesn't seem to go well with the style of jeans I wear.  This may be a discard but I will be really upset if I do.

Wednesday I wore this bright purple silk shirt from JCrew.  I love the color of this shirt especially since I don't often wear bright colors.  Now that I'm thinking more about what I wear and purchase I should buy more items in this color because I think that it looks really great with my hair color and skin tone. 

Thursday I had a doctor appointment really early in the morning in Louisville so I was going for comfort, especially since I had to drive right back to Bloomington and go to work.  I wore this Anthro sweater and my AG Stevie pants.  I'm going to keep this shirt but I'm going to resign it to loungewear because it wrinkles badly and it is a little thin. 

Friday I wore this cream sweater from Anthro.  I got this during Black Friday this year.  My mom actually spotted it and wanted me to purchase it in a bright coral color (I should listen to her more) but I opted for the cream instead because the coral scared me a little.  It's super soft and super comfortable.  I couldn't get a good shot of the back but it is actually gathering in the middle of the back to make it lay prettily over your behind. 

Saturday and Sunday were both lounge days so that's it for this post!

Closet Challenge: Day 36-43

Last Friday I knocked out two shirts at once.  I wore a black jersey shirt that I got from Old Navy a few years ago with a Kensie fringed sweater vest. 

Last weekend was pretty low key so I only knocked out one shirt.  I went to Louisville for a lady day with my friend Lyndsey and wore this basic black shirt.  I actually bought this to be a swimsuit cover up but it didn't quite work.  Sunday was a no dress day.

Monday I wore this dress from Modcloth.  This was one of the dresses I bought when I broke a rule and bought two new items.  I mentioned earlier that I would allow myself to go ahead and wear these as an exception.  I'm still holding out with the other one.

I picked my Anthro navy blue shirt dress for Tuesday.  It's corduroy and really comfortable.  I wish more designers made dressed shaped like this one.

Wednesday I chose a patterned tank with a red JCrew cardigan over it.  Birds are everywhere lately.  I actually got this one from Target for under $20.



Yesterday I decided to be brave with my outfit choice.  I've seen the red and pink combination on celebrities like Emma Stone and SJP but never really tried it before.  What better day to do it than Valentine's Day?! I was satisfied with the outcome.  Top and bottom are JCrew.

Today I repeated my Gap bird shell (which is allowed since it is a layering piece) and topped it with my JCrew velvet blazer.  I've had this for several years and keep it because I love it too much to ever get rid of it.  If it ever goes out of fashion I'll store it back until the trend comes back around. 

Closet Challenge: Day 30-35

Here are days 30 through 35!  Saturday I wore a plain black tee from JCrew.  It was really basic so I don't think you all need a picture.  Sunday we hosted a Superbowl party and I wasn't rooting for any particular team so I went neutral with this pink tee from JCrew. 



Monday I wore the gray version of the green Anthro shirt that I wore a week or so ago.  I paired it with my wine Stevie pants.

Tuesday was this dusty peach sweater and green skirt, both from Anthro.  I especially love the sweater because the detail is so pretty.

My JCrew Anytime dress in red was for Wednesday.  I usually wear it with heels but I decided to try it out with my black riding boots.  I liked the combo and will definitely do it again (once I'm able to wear this again :) ). 



Today I wore this shell and matching cardigan from the Gap.  It has little birds on it which are adorable.  I have a matching scarf but I thought that would be overkill. 

Closet Challenge: Day 25-29

Here are this week's outfits.  I'm really starting the feel the urge to wear repeats/things that I broken the rules and purchased but I persevered another work week!

Monday was my next discard discovery.  I've had this shirt for several years and I refuse to admit that I've outgrown it in the boobs.  When I first got this, my chest was a cup size smaller.  Now that I no longer have my early 20's body, it's a little too tight in the top. 

On Tuesday I wore this dress from Anthro that I got last winter.  I like this dress because it's a really heavy and stretchy material. I don't have to worry about it laying oddly or wrinkling.

Wednesday and Thursday were JCrew days.   I wore this green cashmere sweater followed by this gray sweater dress.  I will never get rid of these.  I can't even remember when I got them but I know I've had them for several years and that they were purchased at the same time.  I know that I don't really venture into a variety of stores for my clothes but it's because Anthro and JCrew have proven that their items are worth the cost.  I rarely have to to get rid of something from them because it has fallen apart or worn too much over the years. I may like to shop a little too much but I like to think that I'm smart about my purchases.

On Friday, I wore this navy blue sweater that I purchased at Von Maur about three years ago.  It's a little hard to put a jacket over because the sleeves bunch and it is very bulky but I keep it because it's really soft and comfortable.  That's another thing about my shopping style.  Unless it's for a very special occasion, I will not buy something if it's uncomfortable.  To me, it may look cute but if you're not comfortable in it than you won't feel cute which defeats the purpose. 

Closet Challenge: Day 20-24

By going through this project I am noticing that I really need to start making an attempt to purchase a larger variety of colors.  Almost half of my wardrobe is shades of green!  It is my favorite color but I've noticed it really limits my choices, which may be why I'm so bad about repeating the same items and neglecting so many others.  Does anyone had a predominant color in their closet? 

Wednesday I wore this basic v-neck sweater from JCrew.  I paired in with a pair of pants that I like but it turns out that they don't go very well together, hence the picture of the shirt on the hanger.  I'm sometimes guilty of assuming that just because I like two items a lot that they will go well together.  I should have looked in the mirror before I left for work that morning. 

Thursday I wore this pale green sweater from Anthropologie with my dark green AG Stevie pants.  I love the detail of this sweater. 

Friday was another green sweater day.  This one is from Anthropologie as well.  I've actually kept this one around for several years as it's one of my favorites.  I especially like the back.

Saturday I had book club and then hung out with friends so I wore this Anthropologie shirt and my AG Stevie pants in wine.  I grew up right outside of Louisville and love everything about the city's culture which of course means I love the Derby.  Therefore,if it has a horse on it, I will buy it. I especially like this one because the pattern is only on the back.



I didn't go anywhere today but friends came over so I did get dressed.  This is from Anthropologie as well.  I like this shirt so much that I have it in gray as well. I'm really liking the high-low trend right now. 



Closet Challenge: 17-19

I thought you all might be a little tired of seeing my pitiful attempts at modeling clothes so I took the pictures for this post with the shirts on the hangers.  Saturday, I traveled to Louisville to get my hair done (one of my favorite things with one of my favorite ladies).  I didn't do any shopping for clothing but I went along with my mommy to all the places she wanted to stop at which was a nice change.  Typically she runs around doing her stuff during my appointment then we hit all the places I want to go afterwards.  Since I'm still sickly I wore this striped shirt from Anthro.  I've decided that I'm going to resign this shirt to the lounge wear drawer.  It's comfortable but it doesn't really look great on me. 



Sunday was a no dress day and I was off of work Monday so all I did was go on a movie date with John to see my other boyfriend, Ryan Gosling.  I threw on this sweater for the occasion.  I have no idea what brand it is but I do remember that I grabbed it at Dillard's one day because it looked like a good piece to have when I didn't want to make an effort. 

Today, I wore this red JCrew sweater with dress pants.  It was freezing here today so I'm glad I've saved back some of my thicker sweaters.  I got this last year and actually wore it on my first day at my current job.  I especially like the button detail on the bottom left side. 

Also, I broke my rule again.  I purchased two dresses from Mod Cloth.  I wouldn't have but someone who shall remain anonymous (starts with an R, ends with achael my coworker) just HAD to tell me that they were having 70% off. Original price would have been $129 and I only spent $38 dollars, a savings of  $91, so I can't beat myself up too much.  A good sale on cute dresses doesn't come around often and I LOVE dresses.  I'm pretty sure my coworkers thought I didn't even own pants for the first few months as I'm especially found of them in warm weather.  I might allow these dresses to slip into the rotation early to break up the monotony of shirts and sweaters.