I've been reading my way through the posts linked to in Angie's Needs and Outfit Creation posts, and making mental lists to work toward defining my summer style. Some things I noticed were:
Lifestyle: We go to the lake several times a week, and to the pool several times a month. We rarely run the air conditioning in our house or car, therefore I need a set of clothes that are cool, durable, breathable, fast-drying and good for playing near the water or in the yard. This makes me think my summer style should veer toward "sporty". And skirts/dresses - they're cooler than shorts. I'll also need a swim-suit cover up, since I tend to fry after about ten minutes in the sun, regardless of sunscreen, and will want to cover my skin while staying cool.
Lifestyle part 2: Then there's work - which is less warm (because it's in my basement), and less relaxed. And church, which is nearly frigid. For both of these I like a somewhat polished look, without looking at all fussy.
Lifestyle part 3: Finally, there's a few special events - weddings, showers, parties, that I'll be attending. Church/work clothes might work, but I like the idea of stepping up the dressy-ness a bit. We'll see.
I'm also working through the adjective lists in Describing my style and defining what my style is not. I'll post those when I get there.
Thoughts? Am I on the right track? What are your summer style descriptors and goals?
Lifestyle: We go to the lake several times a week, and to the pool several times a month. We rarely run the air conditioning in our house or car, therefore I need a set of clothes that are cool, durable, breathable, fast-drying and good for playing near the water or in the yard. This makes me think my summer style should veer toward "sporty". And skirts/dresses - they're cooler than shorts. I'll also need a swim-suit cover up, since I tend to fry after about ten minutes in the sun, regardless of sunscreen, and will want to cover my skin while staying cool.
Lifestyle part 2: Then there's work - which is less warm (because it's in my basement), and less relaxed. And church, which is nearly frigid. For both of these I like a somewhat polished look, without looking at all fussy.
Lifestyle part 3: Finally, there's a few special events - weddings, showers, parties, that I'll be attending. Church/work clothes might work, but I like the idea of stepping up the dressy-ness a bit. We'll see.
I'm also working through the adjective lists in Describing my style and defining what my style is not. I'll post those when I get there.
Thoughts? Am I on the right track? What are your summer style descriptors and goals?
