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2019 - Update and WIW and WIB

Sal

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Hi All

(this is a bit long)

My goal for this year was 30 or less purchases...whilst maintaining my style where I want it to be. I have been moving to wider silhouettes on the bottom half, and simpler tops..... and trying to do more thrifting.

I have added 18 items so far this year and it is not six months........... so I will need to be judicious with future additions.

My additions are all in finds. I wanted to look at them as a collection and see if they are cohesive and/or balanced.

Footwear
1. Diadora Sneakers (bought Italy)
2. Eileen Fisher sandals (online from US)

Accessories
3. Scarf (Italy)
4. Yellow Bag (Italy)

Tops
5. Black Sweater (Italy)
6. Striped Long Sleeve Grey and White Tee (Italy)
7. Silk abstract blouse (thrifted locally)

Toppers
8. Lululemon Pink Puffer (bought locally)
9. Gold bomber (thrifted)
10. Leopard spot cardigan (thrifted)

Skirts and Pants
11. Green floral (designed by friend)
12. Striped Skirt (Designer - consignment)
13. Olive wide legs (designed by friend)
14. A line Blue Skirt (Noa Noa designer - bought locally)

Dress
15. White floral shift (thrifted)

Gear
16. Adidas tank (new local)
17. Black leggings (new local)
18. Running shoes (new local)

I have also exited 15 items of which 8 were worn out, one was sold, and the rest donated to the opportunity/thrift shop. I have downgraded a couple of tees to gear and my old runners to gardening shoes!! So my closet size is at 96 excluding gear/accessories/bags but including shoes/coats. This is kind of an arbitrary distinction.......

My newest addition is the blue A line Noa Noa skirt (Scandi brand which I love). I have worn it three times already. Here are some WIW from the last week or two - worn for work, dinner out, errands etc. My least favourite is the jeans and red leather jacket - I loved the Italian style with scarves and sneakers and jackets but am struggling to replicate...The white Rollie shoes and skirt look I think needs some work as well.

I bought the A line skirt in place of the jeans/pants I was looking for - I am just not in love with jeans right now so I will make do with my existing pairs. When one gives up I am sure more denim will come along.

Sorry this is kind of long...

Thanks for reading and comments/suggestions are welcome.

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Joy

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It all looks fab and cohesive. We are EF shoe cousins. Mine are the same style but the straps are dark grey and they have closed toes making them sort of a ballet flat/ sneaker hybrid, but great for dog walking and casual wear.

Sal

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They sound perfect for you Joy!! I found mine very comfortable after the first day or two- and great on holiday too.

The green skirt has limited tops that I can wear with it - but I have some summer options (it is mid weight so will work here a lot of the year although maybe not mid winter).

I am actively looking for a new sweater that will work with white jeans, blue jeans and hopefully culottes....

SarahD8

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Oh, I love the outfits in photo 1 and left half of photo 4 with shades of navy and tan. They just look impossibly sophisticated to me.

Your new skirt is super cute! In the outfit with the sneakers, maybe tuck the top? Haha yes, I'm suggesting tucking -- it's fine when other people do it!

I'm intrigued by the Italian scarf/jacket/sneaker style that you mention but I don't have a reference point. Do you have any photos that could give a flavor of how this is done in Italy?

Anonymous

I like #1 and 2 the most, and that skirt especially looks like a workhorse! How about using the new purse for the 2 you weren't happy with, or adding a necklace or scarf?
Love your topper collection especially!

Style Fan

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You have a great style. I really like the outfit in the second picture. Are they wide legged crops? You look amazing in the black blazer and culottes or crops (or whatever they are).

Helena

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So fab Sal, and very cohesive. Your WIWs are gorgeous and that Tanny beige is lovely on you!

Sal

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Thanks all.

Torontogirl - as long as it is a warm beige it works well, the trench is possibly not as good as the other pieces in terms of colour but it is warm enough.

Stylefan - yes culottes, I really liked this look too - I wore it out to dinner with some friends. The jacket is not the current shape but I love the shoulders and waist definition.

Suntiger. I never feel good in the red jacket - and at the moment I am bit off these jeans that I have enjoyed until now. I will play around with it a bit. And the skirt, striped tee and white oxfords worked in my mind better than reality. Tucking might have been a better choice.....or a scarf (not sure I have the right one though)

Sarah - thank you!! The hair is a bit crazy in some of these photos - it has been tamed yesterday. Here are a couple of ideas. The scarves were not too big, but not small bandannas either. Not trendy - just stylish. I saw lots of people in lovely leather jackets and whilst I like my red one in theory, I never feel my best in it.

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Runcarla

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Well, these are lovely, Sal. The first set looks very minimal/modern. The tan coat is pulling it's weight, too. I think you are onto something with your new silhouette. The new blue skirt, the striped one (seen in vacation pics) and your crops are all winners. Maybe a silky scarf for the jeans, T, and red jacket outfit? I hear you about the red jacket. I'm starting to rethink my snug fitting leather jacket (see pic) - maybe that ship has sailed?

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Jaime

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Excellent job and the proof in the pudding pictures! I love the black jacket, wide pants - what is going on with the shoulders? You definitely have refined fewer and fabber!

Brooklyn

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I think your style is getting better and better Sally. You look great. I love seeing the 70s vibe.

I am also feeling a little over jeans. I am trying out a new to me style from CR because I really need a denim refresh. They haven't arrived yet. I also got this A-line denim skirt from them. I was going to suggest it to you too but you've got that look covered with the blue Noa Noa skirt (which looks fab). Nice alternative to jeans for winter.

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Sal

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Thanks Carla - now I think you look great in your jacket and I might copycat that....... Your scarf looks wonderful.

Shevia - the jacket has puffed shoulders!! It is a NZ designer. I think it is quite old- I love the puffs but I think they might be divisive - I kind of feel they balance the wide legs.

Cheers Brooklyn..Love your skirt too....it will be great with boots. .I hope the jeans work out. I might end up getting some but at the moment I am just not sure what I want - and it is not like I don't have things to wear!!

lyn67

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Love the new skirt in all stylings (including trench) looks like a workshorse! I can relate to not being in love with any jeans right now...but can't wait to see what will come along. Brown culotte outfit is gorgeous, too!

SarahD8

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Sal, thanks for those pics. Very chic look, I love that it si seen on both women and men.

What strikes me is that the scarves seem to have a certain loose or undone quality about them, and also the emphasis on muted colors. Do you have a scarf in a more muted color scheme that you could pair with the red leather jacket? It might “tone down” the red a bit. (Not that I think there’s anything wrong with the color but it might feel “new” in a good way to make it blend in rather than a focal point.)

Angie

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So planned, thoughtful and logical. I'm impressed, Sal. FUN Italian wardrobe pet addition!

You wear wide crops, sneakers with skirts, and a '70s look with the best of them. Loving you in A-lines.

Cardiff girl

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Great new skirt,I agree with the comments that your style is getting better by the day.

Suz

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That blue skirt is fabulous, Sally. And I love the long necklace with it. Both with the tan coat and without, it's just brilliant on you.

You also look amazing in the culottes outfit. I love it and I think the shape of the jacket works perfectly with the bottoms. Not dated at all. Unique.

It is surprisingly hard to recreate that thrown-together elegant look. The sample pictures you showed have a blazer and coat -- it might be easier with those than with the leather jacket, oddly enough -- unless the jacket were a true moto, and maybe a slightly oversized one at that.

If I included gear in my fashion purchasing this year it would be through the roof. I have bought almost nothing else but the gear made up for it all!

Anonymous

I like Noa Noa too - although I don't buy much from the line. It tends to be a bit pricey here for what it is (import duties I think) . I really like the blue skirt on you - fits beautifully. I would just switch up the white shoes in for your newer white/black side stripe sneakers . Red leather jacket might work well here too.

Jenn

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The new skirt looks great on you, and seems to work in most of the circumstances jeans would. I love your new additions too, and it makes perfect sense to weight your purchases more heavily towards when you're traveling!

smittie

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These are all gorgeous outfits, Sally, but absolute favourite without a doubt is the black and brown one. The colours and silhouette are fab on you. I also like your flippy hair and the Mary Janes!

Your blue skirt looks great too. Very nice with the more body con tops and your trench.

Sal

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Thanks all - it is nice to get validation for my choices.
Will respond more later:)

Anonymous

So perfect for you. I especially love the floral dress for you!

It looks really cohesive to my eye. I especially love how some items came from Italy. Nice reminder every time you wear them.

celia

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I love this outfits and the new direction you are taking.
I am also impressed that you are keeping your wardrobe on track.

rachylou

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Good stuff! I like the look!

nemosmom

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Your looks are all great! I especially love how the shoulders of your jacket works with the flare of your cropped pants - very stylish! It's inspiring that you are shopping locally and thrifting more - a goal for me as well

Anonymous

Sal, that A line skirt looks so good on you! I also love your jackets & bag.

Sal

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Thanks all, things turned to custard here so I never got back to people. Funnily enough I haven't worn the Noa Noa skirt since that week mostly because I have not been working from the office, have been sick, and went away for three days.

I am really happy with my additions this year - the dress is yet to be worn but everything else has had three or more wears already. I have added a couple more essentials (sweater and boots) and planning to call it quits for winter and focus on a few accessory gaps. And I was gifted two "design your own" tanks for my birthday - they are summery though and mostly for lounging or casual wear.

My DH has put in a request though....he is sick of my faithful pink UnderArmour Hoodie (dates back to 2011 and gets worn so so often to and from the gym, for walks, for loungewear etc He has asked to decrease the frequency that I wear it. So I am on the hunt for an additional hoodie/sweatshirt..... To wear over gear mostly or maybe with skinny jeans. I have been loosely looking for a while and failed to find one so I will look a bit harder...