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Last week: Dissatisfied

Kari (website)

I don't know why, but for most of the last week I've been either really bored or dissatisfied with my wardrobe options. I think part of it is being at a heavier weight than I'd like and a lot of pieces aren't fitting as nicely as they used to. Or maybe it's because many of the items that DO fit aren't perfect, but I don't have the budget to replace them, and I'm not sure which are "bad" enough to banish from my closet. Or maybe it's because I mostly chose a dark and gloomy color palate which mimicked the dark and gloomy weather.

So with that, here's my past week up until today. As always, I would love any suggestions. To view the whole week instead of one at a time, just start from the top and scroll down: http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com

Tuesday: a bit of an animal print theme, I guess?
http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....roove.html

Wednesday: I think I managed to make one of my "orphan shirts" work under a vest, but I'd still like to shorten it a little. When it's not hiked up under the vest, the hem comes down to/past crotch length, so a little too long.
http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....alate.html

(Thursday really wasn't worth mentioning - it snowed, so it was really just a jeans and sweater day. Not exciting.)

Friday: This is my favorite outfit this week, featuring the black and white skirt from Express that several others around here also own.
http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....riday.html

Saturday: http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....asual.html

Saturday night (a fun "going out" outfit that was supposed to be just slightly over the top - my friends were dressing up for "80's night", but since I really don't have any 80's clothes, I decided skinny jeans and mixing prints would at least make me feel funky and sassy.)
http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....ekend.html

Today: http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....onday.html

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9 Replies

Posted 1 year ago
shiny

I think you are being too hard on yourself, and that you looked pretty darn good all week! I love:

1) The silver necklace
2) The shimmery Monday top - great color and great fit!
3) The 80s weekend outfit - love!
4) Your glasses. :-)
5) The vest outfit
6) The dress with scarf

... okay I think that's nearly everything! Oops, forgot my favorite: the Express skirt. It is perfection on you!

Posted 1 year ago
Tanya

You shouldn't be dissatisfied at all Kari, you looked great the whole week! I especially like that b&w Express skirt on you with the denim moto jacket, so fab!

Posted 1 year ago
anne

Looks great IMO Kari; I'd love to look that good on an off week. Friday was my favourite too

Posted 1 year ago
Louise

I think you're being too hard on yourself you look fantastic in all the piccies x

Posted 1 year ago
KristenKP

Love your week! You make excellent use out of your new Express purchases. That denim jacket is perfect for you! I loved the dress and scarf look best.

Posted 1 year ago
HannahC

You look fantastic, very polished and feminine at the same time! Your going-out look for Saturday is fabulous!

Posted 1 year ago
shell

i love your style, kari! i absolutely adore your red glasses!

the plaid express pencil skirt is lovely on you - have you tried belting it?

what a fab week - certainly nothing to be dissatisfied over, silly! :)

Posted 1 year ago
Angie (website)

Kari! You look WONDERFUL. What’s going on? That pearl necklace was worn just for me :0)

Posted 1 year ago
Kari (website)

Wow, thank you all for the vote of confidence. Maybe (with the exception of Thursday last week) I was a bit too self-critical.

I think part of my frustration is that although a lot of the more recent purchases (which I'm wearing a lot) work, I need to pare down my wardrobe... I'm tired of weeding through/holding on to so many items that aren't flattering or don't fit well, so even if the outfit that finally ends up on my body looks okay, I'm discouraged that I'm spending so long trying to get dressed.

Overall the wardrobe journaling process is helping me to be a bit more objective about what I'm wearing. I can tell that I tend to feel great in some pieces, whereas others just aren't "me" or aren't as fab as they could be. Maybe over time I'll learn to shop/spend more selectively.

Shell, I've been longing to belt the skirt (and become better at belting in general) but don't have the right belt yet. I own two belts that would work belting over tops, but one doesn't fit yet (need to punch an extra hole) and the other is too "busy" to pair with this skirt. A cute belt is definitely on my list provided that I don't have to pay a bundle for it.

Angie, I felt like I might have been "channeling" you when the faux-pearl necklace section in Express called my name. :) I'm also going to try a choker-length pearl necklace that belonged to my grandma.

Posted 1 year ago