Hello friends,

As many of you who know me here are aware, I have a large wardrobe and keep many of my items for years. I tend to rotate them, wearing some pieces frequently some seasons, and others not at all. This autumn/winter, I’m planning to wear more of my older, neglected items. I’ll select a few of my very old pieces and try to style them in fresh, new ways. This got me thinking, and I came up with a fun challenge: 'Items Now and Then.'

I joined YLF seven years ago, which is also when I started taking outfit photos. For this challenge, I’ll choose an older item and style it in a new way for me. Then, I’ll look back at some older photos (at least five years old) and compare. I think it’ll be interesting to see how my style has evolved and reflect on what I’ve learned here on YLF. Have my styling skills improved? I’m not sure where this will lead—maybe it’ll inspire some wardrobe editing or help me rediscover old favorites.

What do you think of this idea? I’d be thrilled if you’d like to join me. There are no strict rules about the age of the items or anything else—you’re welcome to adjust the idea to suit your style!

For starters, I chose a pair of cropped red wool trousers from Escada, which have been in my closet for eight years. I haven’t worn them much in the past couple of years.

Outfits 1-4: Styled with a longer navy topper, tan boots, and two different scarves. This look aligns well with my current style preferences. None of the pieces are new, but the combination feels fresh to me.

Outfit 5: Paired with a blue blazer and a small vintage scarf. This is a typical outfit for me—nothing new here.

Outfit 6: Styled with a mid-length cardigan. I’m not feeling this one; something seems off.

Outfit 7: A look featuring the red trousers from six years ago. I still have and wear all the pieces, except the sweater, which was a favorite until it wore out. I remember loving these asymmetrical, oversized sweaters back then.

Any comments, feedback, thoughts or ideas are welcome! I hope you’ll join me in this challenge!