Since I haven't been here for a whole year yet, I don't have any outfit pictures from a year ago. But the outfit I wore today reminds me a lot of my old pre-YLF style so I thought I'd play along with the then and now challenge. I took pic #1 in July right when I joined YLF, as a representative of one of my most favorite pre-YLF outfits. I had tons of those Ann Taylor printed bias-cut skirts, and usually paired it with a matching Ann Taylor cardigan twinset or simple top or V neck or mock-turtleneck sweater. I really liked the black/white/red color combination and that skirt was one of my favorites. I carried that red Fossil tote every day and the black Nine West boots fit perfectly (amazingly enough, since they're super old and I bought them before I knew about calf fit). I still kept most of the old Ann Taylor/Banana Republic skirts and have been wearing them along with my new skirts (which explains why I have like 30 skirts!) I would still wear outfit #1 completely as is right now--in fact I probably will this week!
Initially I was moving away from the crewneck cardigan twinset look and donated a bunch of them (light blue, red, purple, black, brown) partly because they were a little worn and faded, and partly because I felt like doing a complete style revamp. But now I find myself looking for the perfect cardigan and gravitating toward the printed skirts again. The outfit in #2 is all new except for the red pumps (which are over 10 years old but I still wear them all the time). The silhouette is slightly different--pencil skirt instead of flared skirt--but otherwise the style is very "old me". I know it's a bit tame/boring compared to some of my "new me" demure bombshell or UWP outfits, but it's OK--I don't have to be a fashion plate every day! ;P
1. Banana Republic sleeveless turtleneck shell
Ann Taylor red, black and white printed skirt
Red Fossil tote
Black Nine West boots
2. White House Black Market hibiscus print skirt
WHBM jewel neck cardigan in red
H&M black tank top
WHBM black and silver pendant
WHBM red faux snakeskin bag
Red Clark T strap red pump
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