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anchie

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This is just a vent, and I think I am not the only one feeling this way. I have been wearing the same boring outfits for months now - jeans and a simple sweater. Weather has been awful - cold, rainy and windy. When I go out I just add puffer jacket and sneakers and that is it. Cold is the main reason why I am not wearing my skirts and dresses yet. And I am still mostly working from home so my office wardrobe is also sitting unworn. I have changed my hair and got new glasses but it did not help much with this feeling of sameness. Maybe I need a challenge to get me out of this rut? How are you all coping and does anyone feel similar?
Here is the photo of one of my basic, boring, everyday outfit plus new hair and glasses.

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Irina

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You haircut looks fantastic! And I love your glasses. I got a new pair myself but mine are boring black.
I spent April and most of May dressed like you. Awful! It only recently became warm here. I did some warm weather outfit creation sessions in April and took pictures to remember them

Murph11

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Well, you look AMAZING in that "basic" outfit, standing next to your colorful wardrobe! Today is cool, wet and breezy in Seattle, but beautiful weather is coming our way! I've worn jeans and a long sleeve tee pretty much every day since September, so...

Hair and glasses are fresh and pretty killer! Hang in there.

The Cat

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You certainly don't LOOK blah, but I kind of understand your feelings.

Back in September, I went to help my parents, as my father was seriously ill, and I thought I was going to stay with them for a couple of weeks, but it turned out that I had to stay here ever since then. I had only brought a few items, but was able to go back once in November and once in December, to pick up some more clothes--but not many, and most of them are winter clothes. I am glad that I brought different colours that go well to together, so I do have some variety, but I am a bit tired of wearing the same clothes for many months.

Now summer is arriving here, and I very much look forward to wearing breezy summer clothes. Luckily, tomorrow I will be able to go and get the majority of my clothes, and I SO look forward to seeing and wearing them again.

slim cat

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You look great in your "blah" outfit - love the haircut and nail polish ( fab)
I'm waiting for the next heat wave to play with skirts - still prefer jeans or cropped denim/tee look .

chewyspaghetti

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Your hair and glasses lookgrwat, but if you're feeling blah, then change it up. I'm pretty sure you can find a weather appropirate outfit that excites you more. Just because you're WFH doesn't mean you can't dress up. If it makes you feelbetter, then it doesn't matter if anyone else sees it.

Stagiaire Fash

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Not to dismiss your feelings, but that sweater is super cheerful & your hair looks great. You know I agree with you on summer dragging its heels, because I’ve been whining all over the forum. It just simply is not getting warmer.

Janet

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I will happily send our hot temps your way — summer is my least favorite season to dress for!

But I think weather fatigue is real. You look great, your haircut is terrific, and that red top suits you so well. I’m sure warmer temps will reach you soon!

anchie

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This cold spring weather is really messing with my mood. And I just don’t know what else is appropriate for this weather except jeans and sweater. Is there any other outfit formula?

Zaeobi

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Nice to 'see' you again - that colour really suits you! Although I may be biased, since it's (one of) my favourites

I hear you on feeling stuck, although I'm having the opposite problem to you because I want to be able to wear my layered wintertime looks but am currently stuck sweating through days where I need to shower twice just to stay sane (& it's still only May)! Maybe you could try something a little different to the usual, like painting your nails? Agree with @chewyspaghetti that now is the time to experiment, since the stakes are low in terms of other people seeing it.

One thing I started to do that helped me get my mojo back when WFH was to do an outfit creation session where I would hang complete outfits for the following week on the back of my bedroom door - you can choose whichever location is most convenient for you, but the key is that you make it *easy* to reach for *those* clothes instead of either your usual workhorses or your entire closet (which may feel overwhelming in the morning, if you're stuck in a rut). I used to do this for work before anyway, but had slipped into a lazy 24/7 loungewear capsule since I was WFH lol.

I found I was more likely to actually wear these outfits if I had planned them down to the very last detail (i.e. including accessories (jewellery, scarves, socks) & even underwear). Of course on the day I may look at the outfit & think 'ughh no way am I going to sit in a belt for WFH' - & that's ok! I would just wear the remainder on the outfit & leave the belt on the hanger lol, ready to be the inspiration piece for future outfits). It's important to listen to yourself (& what your body needs) at this time but to also give it a little nudge in the right direction (so it remembers what it's missing lol).

kellygirl

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You look terrific but I can relate to weather and pandemic fatigue. It just recently warmed up over here and the sunshine has improved my mood. Hopefully a weather change will help with you too. In the meantime, happy colors certainly make you look spring-y to the casual on looker--like me.

Liesbeth

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Angie I get it. I think blouses with cardigans or big scarves are another option, but like you I've reached for jeans + sweaters for months now with the occasional switch-up as soon as it was possible.
The weather seems to be turning here this weekend - maybe where you are too?

anchie

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Pandemic fatigue is probably also kicking in. I am still not vaccinated so still mostly staying home and days just seem to merge and blurr together.

Mirjana

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Yes, the weather is awful, rain and cold, no spring, maybe a couple of days in May. But, you look gorgeous, the red love you , good choice, lovely color.

Irina

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When I’m sick of wearing jeans in spring/fall months, I wear cropped light wool pants with knee high socks in black or nude. Some of my knee highs are patterned with dots, stripes or fishnets.

Zaeobi

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Do you have any other indoor toppers you could try - like an open duster, blazer/ jacket or unbuttoned shirt (dress) worn over your jumper? Could even wrap a scarf in a new way over your jumper/ under the topper (there are lots of YouTube tutorials out there about how to wrap a scarf like a top etc lol)?

As for bottoms, I like to layer tights & leggings under longer skirts for warmth, but I don't know if you like that silhouette? If not, try some fun socks with your trousers/ jeans - you could even colour coordinate them with your slippers or another part of your outfit

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Well, you've got my one formula down: warm sweater in a spring-like color. So I'm afraid I'm not much help. I love Janet's term, weather fatigue. I do feel it whenever one season drags on past its time!

I LOVE your hair and glasses, and this outfit is dynamite on you.

Stagiaire Fash

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“ I just don’t know what else is appropriate for this weather except jeans and sweater. Is there any other outfit formula?”

You sound ready for Christine’s no-jeans challenge! Highs here have been in the low teens, with lots of rain. I vacillate between warm undergarments (still! In May! Ugh!) and throwing on a puffy (in May! Ugh!). But it also helps that I love layers, like on that day I wore the skirt half a dozen different ways, putting leggings, sweater, & vest on & off in various combos.

anchie

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Just saw in the news that it will rain for the next 9 days

Bonnie

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You look great but I see what you mean, look at all those pretty things hanging in your closet.

Jonesy

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I'm sure being stuck at home for the umpteenth month, unvaccinated, with icky weather are all taking their toll! If you are craving a new silhouette, could you wear some skirts with some leggings or tights underneath for warmth? Just to mix it up a little and get out of jeans? Or do a couple of layered shirts, vs. the sweater default, if you want a change on top? Or add some variety with more summery scarves, so you get the feeling of spring but keep the warmth? I hope you can get vaccinated and your spring arrives very soon!

bj1111

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I adore your hair and have been admiring the colorfulness of your wardrobe.

do you feel up to a blindfold challenge? close your eyes, reach for something and build an outfit around it for that day. no peeking, no feeling for texture.

it may stretch your creativity muscles on making a dressier piece home appropriate?

btw, galoshes go with everything

cat2

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Cashmere joggers?

rachylou

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Your hair is so cute! But yes - wow am I bored with what I’ve been wearing! But it’s so totally appropriate, functional and even stylish. It’s just the same is all.

On the other hand, I have to admit I can be too much a reductionist... as in, I get dressed every day, why does nothing change? Lol. It is times like these that I have to remind myself to pay attention to the differences between my tops. A ruffled sleeve is completely different from a button cuff. My Daisy Duck tee is completely different than my solid tee.

Angie

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KILLER new hair and specs. I know many feel just like you. Hang in there!

laughing at bj111

Anchie, I'm setting YOU a personal challenge. You have to wear your super cute clothes in complete outfits - that you would otherwise wear if you were not working from home - at least 3 times a week. Try to create new combinations, and we can help you. Perhaps you will uncover some wardrobe holes.

You start on FRIDAY.

Classically Casual

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Anchie, my weather fatigue is like yours. I recently threw in the towel, and ordered more long sleeved base layers in new colors, since I’ve been wearing them nonstop since last September or so. My lifestyle is very casual and mainly involves walks, gardening and errands. I want most of my clothing to be easily washable, so base layers, down vests and cargo pants or jeans is usually my uniform. For unmasked outdoor activities I’ve taken to wearing neck bandanas for fun, I have many. I’m mainly amusing myself LOL.

Sal

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Oh it is hard to be so restricted still AND to have horrible weather. We can have cold dreary springs some years and they are hard....

I am considering a 30x30 challenge in June. Only wearing 30 key pieces for the 30 days of June. Let me know if you are keen to join in.

madeline

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Sorry you’re feeling down. I agree with the others - a combo of weather and pandemic fatigue has set in. You look great though. Love the haircut and specs!

Runcarla

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Outfit challenges have kept me from a fashion rut during our current and ongoing stay at home orders. This week I challenged myself to create outfits using items from my green/olive capsule.

Outside of fashion I challenge myself (and DH) to do ‘one meaningful thing’ every day. I don’t set the bar too high (polishing the silver, calling my mother, cleaning the oven, replacing burnt out lightbulbs) but I take a moment to reflect on the accomplishment of the task and pat myself on the back. Bonus points when the ‘meaningful task’ is for someone else.

DH and I walk the same routes with maybe half a dozen variations. We challenge ourselves to see something different at each outing. Yesterday I noticed store fronts had changed up their displays - maybe getting ready for exiting lockdown (to be reviewed June 2?). Today we saw a snapping turtle and a great blue heron.

I am weary, but optimistic that this can be endured.

madeline

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From the New Yorker magazine a few weeks back

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