Jessikams, I LOVE that menswear example! So translatable, which I never expected. I think I will check out more posts.
I agree that I have had too many items that proved to be more “ bossy” than I thought, or perhaps my “ eye “ is too picky, hence bossy.
So, Versatility- more elusive than I expected. I’m afraid to admit that body shape/ type make a difference. I’ve watched videos of bloggers trying on their “ capsule wardrobes or hauls/ adverts for various clothing labels and you know, everything goes with everything- the fabulous blazer goes over skinny pants or wide legs or a skirt, and so on. But not on me.
Anyway, back to “ outfit adjustments”. My at- home default might be joggers or a true sweatpants or maybe looser- fitting jeans , and could be slippers but more likely one of my most comfortable laceup athletic style shoes. Fleece or cotton LS T layer. And a fleece over shirt or fleece or cotton zip jacket or hoodie.
So depending on weather and energy level and “ versatility factors “ I might:
Toss a casual style blazer over the whole thing ( not slippers though!); change to jeans; size down in jeans- I have 2 styles in 2 sizes, and smaller size looks trimmer especially with more layers on top ; chane to a slip- on sneaker; change to loafers, if not doing tons of walking; sun in a nicer knitwear top- cashmere or a synthetic, more relaxed fit and wear micro- down jacket; tuck a merino top into joggers and add some kind of jacket; occasionally change to leather boots.
These would be changes for just “ running out” on errands, whereas for an actual event, I’d go further into something with dressier pants or a pleated midi skirt or something.
But I still end up at times tossing things about when I find that the loafers look twee with thecbottons or the blazer looks frumpy with the base outfit or the top is too bulky for the jacket.
