Lise, ooo!! Yes! That’s a great point. I love florals but I am starting to see that maybe I’m just oversaturated and needing a floral chiffon break. And yes! I am loving rocker vibes, which is def boho adjacent. Thank you for reminding me of that. I think I just am craving variety and newness after wearing much the same with hardly any variance. And then too, a new season of life is converging with a new style. Also—I should maybe consider making empire waist a “no buy” too. That’s a great idea. I too remember all the empire waistlines in 2005-2009 or so. They are rarely good on me either, and I’m more of an hourglass with some pear tendencies. I hope you find some new pattern tops you love!! I’m feeling over ditsy prints too.
Dee, oh yes! I’m putting it all into a holding zone for now. I’ll sort later after I experiment some more. I don’t think I’m truly over them. More just needing a break.
ChristelJ, oh how funny! You are returning to boho just as I take a break ha! Thanks for your encouraging words. I do want to feel revitalized. I went through a long 10 year health season. I’m now in a new season and so a new style just feels exciting and refreshing.
But I’ll probably come back to boho so def saving some tops in a holding box. I don’t see gobs of empire cuts but I do come across them. Maybe you’ll find some this year? <3 when a cut is good for you, you gotta milk it!
Robin, oh thank you so much! I’m hoping the new looks work out in reality. We will see. And yes, I too find it funny how we can suddenly go off something we once loved. Seems like a lot of us in this post are taking a break from florals and/or boho.
Cat2, yes, I’m saving them for now! I have some really beautiful blouses I can’t easily replace. So for now, saving them.
Carol, that’s a good question! I think my vibe is sort of changing. Some of my floral boho blouses remind me of my 2010s hipster days. They aren’t the same clothes from that season but same feel. I think my vibe is maybe… unearthing? I’m still me and will always be me and have a boho quality. But I find myself wanting 70s and 80s, some rocker vibe, and a bit of sleekness and power even. It’s a bit slouchy AND tailored. Late 70s bleeding into early 80s. I also have a couple of outfits I’m wanting to try that feel like— Charles Bronson’s architect character from Death Wish. (Hang with me—not saying the whole movie lol) His wardrobe and presence was sooooo powerful and sophisticated in first few scenes of DW. Perfectly tailored pants, soft almost sensual sweater, chic oversized glasses. So I am wanting to transfer that outfit and feel into my own feminine version of it. If that makes sense? Along with some Bruce rocker vibes. And drapey things. Great idea for paisley! I will keep an eye out for it