2 WIW's in a row (plus commentary on duplicating)...

After so long, nothing, and now another WIW from me.

I moved summer and winter things around this weekend, and have been trying to organize my closets better - hanging more sweaters, for one thing, so they're handy and not creased. I don't have tons of closet space, though, and I do have tons of clothes, so trying to weed out too.
No surprise, I'm finding nice outfits, right there in my closet. Amazing.

I have been wearing more cognac lately. (Of the 3 colors of the amazingly comfortable Clarks sandals from kellygirl's rec, I have gotten the most use out of the cognac.) Pairing with black today.

Today, to get a flu shot, drop off returns at UPS, and bring a couple of pairs of jeans to be hemmed, I wore the following outfit. The Old Navy faux suede jacket is now at least 7 years old. These (I have several) have been amazing workhorses for me. They look brand new every time I wash them.

I never wear these Paul Green flats, and they're the most comfortable darned shoes. Glad I rediscovered them! Bag is the Aimee Kestenberg Tamitha backpack. Love these bags.

The only new item is the BRFactory joggers, and they're too long, but the petite was too short, so I hike them up a bit.

Have a good week. Get your flu and Covid shots!

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Veteran

Brown and black will always read as a slightly unexpected combo to me. Love the graphic details of the lines on the jacket and bag.

cat2

Great remix!

Star

I like the polish of this day to day outfit. YLF!

slim cat

Fab outfit for early fall! BR Factory is better than original BR for my shopping .

Laurie

@slimcat I am totally finding the same thing. I cannot do BR any more. I can't even navigate the website. I like the BRFactory Forever sweaters - they're thin, and a good layering sweater. (My outfit is completely in the family of products - Old Navy jacket, Gap tank, and BRF pants).

Suz

Ooh, I love the cargo joggers on you! They have a great drape and flow to them. Fab with the moto!

madeline

Love the outfit! I have one of those ON Moto jackets. Mine is taupe (dark beige?) and it is one of my favorite fall pieces. You look fab in yours.

Olive Green

I am interested in your duplication strategy. It sounds like your shoes and little jacket are workhorses.
This would save a lot of faffing around trying to get something the same but different, IYKWIM.
How does that work for you, overall?

lyn67

Love a cognac with black and a pop of WHITE (which is needed!) for a fresher look! YLF, and love how you told us the story of this outfit! And, I don't fing jogger too long, they are great fit and YLF Laurie!:-)

RobinF

Great outfit! Love the colors. I struggle with what shoes to wear with cargos, I like them with your loafers.

Joy

We have called about shots but they are not available yet. I thought they were supposed to have been sent out weeks ago. I love all the neutrals together.

Angie

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KILLER cute! You wear toffee and whisky well. Excellent with your hair!

Casually Polished and Pulled together. I see verve

HOW FAB TO SHOP FOR COMFY SHOES IN YOUR CLOSET! Please carry on.

(Our flu shots and covid boosters are booked too!)

@olive green re duplicating....it's a mixed bag, positive and negative. I believe my tendency to do it is based on a few things: 1) I was overweight in my teens and 20's and it was hard to find clothes that fit and were comfortable. Obviously ordering and returning online didn't exist, curvy fits didn't exist, and I absolutely dreaded shopping, especially with my mother. Also, being 5'4" pants were often too long, and my Mom didn't sew and I didn't know about tailor services at a dry cleaner, so it was a miracle to get a good fit, and we bought our pants too short usually! If I found something that fit, I was so relieved that I wanted to just get it in three colors. 2) My feet are wide, so shoes are often a challenge. When I find a comfortable shoe, my knee jerk reaction is to always at least duplicate if not triplicate. 3) More recently, in my YLF years, I find nice things that work on my body, like those Old Navy motos or the Quince ponte pants, and are bargains and are easy to pack and wear on travel, so again - off I go getting them in several colors. It definitely is a bit of a compulsion.

I wish I could just develop a uniform / capsule attitude - like you say, save the faffing around! I CAN do it...I have the closet for it. But, I'm not that organized.

I find that I end up wearing one or two colors of a thing much more than all the rest and so the multi-duplicated items often don't come out much. I have spent a lot of money on unnecessary items. On the other hand, suddenly this fall I'm all inspired to pull stuff out of the closet again, and it's all there, it's basic, and it fits. I really need to stop buying for a good long time. All I really need are a few accessories for this winter.

Laurie, thanks for the info, and frankly, the inspo. It comes down to one colour being the orphan, but the two other colours work, that would still be better for me than trying to get the same kind of item every season, especially when the brand ‘improves’ them in some way.
Alterations are a godsend for us short people.
My own mother was terribly stylish and I seldom achieved anything like her sophistication. In my defense, it was the 60’s and 70’s.

Helena

Love this look! This is a great neutrals mix that is casual and polished to my eye ... I wouldn't change a thing; YLF!

bj1111

Oooo…cargos and a moto. There seems to be a sheen to pants that take it into smart casual territory.

How old are those shoes? I’ve been eyeing loafers for forever but with a wide forefoot and narrow heel, it’s a challenge

Dee

Cute ensemble, looks great for dashing around.

Anonymous

Looks great! I'm on team black + cognac too.

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