So, here I am at the end of my Wardrobe Challenge - four tops, four weeks and a dress every Friday.
My favourite item is the striped top. I find it so easy to wear. I love it with this tweed jacket from New Look and corsage from Top Shop.
Tuesday was the turn of my floral stripe vest top from Very. I really like this top but think it'll be easier to wear in the warmer months - all I can do with it at the moment is wear it under a cardigan and, on the colder days, with a scarf too. Jeans - Next, cardigan - New Look, scarf - H&M, brogues - Dorothy Perkins.
Wednesday I tipped a nod to the 70's trend with these flared jeans from La Redoute and chunky heeled boots with my floral shirt from H&M.
I wore my new boots from Stylist Pick on Thursday with my denim shirt and stripe top (both Very) but I'm sad to say that my denim shirt has lost it's appeal now that I know OH doesn't like it much...
On Friday I wore my favourite maxi dress - purchased before I decided to give hosiery a chance, when the only way I would wear a dress was if it was skimming the floor! My bag was a birthday gift from OH and the dress, pendant and cardigan are all from Very.
What did I learn from my challenge?
I seem to buy most of my clothes from Very, Dorothy Perkins, Next, H&M or New Look.
OH doesn't like my denim shirt.
A little experimentation and some great accessories go a long way. I have spent a month wearing nothing but four tops which just goes to show you don't need a huge wardrobe for it to be versatile.
Wearing a dress on occasion feels good and people won't bat an eyelid when you do, no matter how unusual it is.
My wardrobe would be enriched by the addition of a pair of black brogues (what is a challenge without a small reward?).
Was it worth it?
Yes. The purpose was to curb my spending and rediscover long forgotten items lurking in my wardrobe. I have certainly spent less during the challenge as I have been focusing on what I already own. I have also reminded myself of a few items in my wardrobe that I used to love and discovered some new outfit combinations that I'll definitely wear again.
An unexpected result of this challenge was that I actually parted with a few items of clothing, which is quite unheard of. When trying on different outfits I discovered a few bits that either didn't suit me or that I couldn't remember what led me buy them in the first place. I hope my local charity shop can find them a loving home...
I urge you all to plunder the depths of your wardrobe to see what lurks there... and then come back and share what you find.
So, what did I wear when my challenge was over?
A dress from Warehouse and tights from Tesco... and long may it continue!
Love
My favourite item is the striped top. I find it so easy to wear. I love it with this tweed jacket from New Look and corsage from Top Shop.
Tuesday was the turn of my floral stripe vest top from Very. I really like this top but think it'll be easier to wear in the warmer months - all I can do with it at the moment is wear it under a cardigan and, on the colder days, with a scarf too. Jeans - Next, cardigan - New Look, scarf - H&M, brogues - Dorothy Perkins.
Wednesday I tipped a nod to the 70's trend with these flared jeans from La Redoute and chunky heeled boots with my floral shirt from H&M.
I wore my new boots from Stylist Pick on Thursday with my denim shirt and stripe top (both Very) but I'm sad to say that my denim shirt has lost it's appeal now that I know OH doesn't like it much...
On Friday I wore my favourite maxi dress - purchased before I decided to give hosiery a chance, when the only way I would wear a dress was if it was skimming the floor! My bag was a birthday gift from OH and the dress, pendant and cardigan are all from Very.
What did I learn from my challenge?
I seem to buy most of my clothes from Very, Dorothy Perkins, Next, H&M or New Look.
OH doesn't like my denim shirt.
A little experimentation and some great accessories go a long way. I have spent a month wearing nothing but four tops which just goes to show you don't need a huge wardrobe for it to be versatile.
Wearing a dress on occasion feels good and people won't bat an eyelid when you do, no matter how unusual it is.
My wardrobe would be enriched by the addition of a pair of black brogues (what is a challenge without a small reward?).
Was it worth it?
Yes. The purpose was to curb my spending and rediscover long forgotten items lurking in my wardrobe. I have certainly spent less during the challenge as I have been focusing on what I already own. I have also reminded myself of a few items in my wardrobe that I used to love and discovered some new outfit combinations that I'll definitely wear again.
An unexpected result of this challenge was that I actually parted with a few items of clothing, which is quite unheard of. When trying on different outfits I discovered a few bits that either didn't suit me or that I couldn't remember what led me buy them in the first place. I hope my local charity shop can find them a loving home...
I urge you all to plunder the depths of your wardrobe to see what lurks there... and then come back and share what you find.
So, what did I wear when my challenge was over?
Love
