Join me in my journey to rediscover my wardrobe

So It has been a hot minute since I posted. Never stopped reading - Wish we had a heart button like insta.
My life was crazy the last two years. I hated my job as a principal - be careful of what you wish for in life.
I took a pay cut and switched districts for a one year contract.
In the new district even on my most casual of casual days I out dressed everyone and I wasn't feeling the love for clothing because I was healing from the two years of perpetual stress I had put my body and family under.
Usually I don't mind being the best dressed but when I out dressed my superiors on the regular and then I wasn't even trying and was labeled a "sassy dresser" - well you get the picture - the struggle is real when you start a new job.
Most of my wardrobe was mostly unworn.

Well making the leap of faith a year ago paid off and I have landed my dream job with my dream team. I have been on the job for two weeks now and I'm excited because my wardrobe will come out to play again. There are some well dressed folks around here and I will fit right in with how I like to dress.

Phase 1
now until the end of September: cull and update summer wardrobe

Main colors: orange, shaded of blue, white, black - some grey but not nearly as much as in the winter

4 formulas make the bulk of my dressing
Formula 1 - Tunic and skinnies or leggings
Formula 2 - Causal pencil skirt look: T-shirt/or casual top, pencil skirt, comfy flats - Topper if needed for arctic AC at work
Formula 3 - chinos/straight leg pants with a flowy top
Formula 4 - Black bottom, shirt and topper - Love me a great topper

The plan:
Get back to enjoying my whole wardrobe again

See if I develop any more formulas - these 4 make me fell pretty awesome in the summer - any make getting dressed in the morning easy

Any clothes that are not worn between now and the end of September are up to be ruthlessly cut from my wardrobe - I will be tracking wears

Identify any needs I will have for shopping next year for the summer season - I am done with summer shopping right now.

Take as many WIW photos of my formulas to continue to refine them.

6 years ago

Joyce B

Veteran

You have a good plan and your formulas are in place for you to enjoy.
I am very happy for you that you found a job that is better. There is only one thing worse than working in a toxic environment, that is being unemployed and needing your salary.
I will be following your journey, it will be an exciting one for you.

Sisi

I agree with Joyce on everything - excellent plan and exciting journey. Your formulas sound very nice. I will follow with interest. I am happy that you found a job that you like, congratulations!

Firecracker (Sharan)

Frannieb, it's great to hear from you again. What a stressful time you went through. I'm glad to hear you've landed in a fantastic position and are able to get back to enjoying your style. You always look super in your WIWs, and I look forward to seeing some again!

harmonica

Great plan! I second Firecracker.

Summer

Nice to have you back on the forum, and I'm sorry to hear you've had a stressful couple of years. Glad you are back on an even keel now, and I'm looking forward to seeing how your new strategy works out for you.

JAileen

I'm so glad you're out of your stressful job, and into your dream job.

Laura G

Congratulations on the dream job, and having the courage to go for it!

Looking forward to the photos...oh, I don't know if you're one who posts your WIW photos or not. But they're so helpful, even if nobody sees them. The first time I took a whole lot of outfit photos, I learned so much it led to a major style overhaul.

Emily K

(website)

I like a good make-over project! I'll be eager to read your posts as you move ahead with the plan. Congratulations on getting yourself into a better place, job-wise!

Windchime

It's good to read a post from you! Sounds like the last two years have been really rough; how wonderful that you are in a better job now and can dress the way you enjoy dressing.

The Cat

Sorry to hear about your stressful time. Glad to hear that you are happy with your new job. And I will follow your wardrobe journey with interest. Best wishes.

DonnaF

So happy for you! Plus, I'm doing a happy dance that your earlier stress didn't result in your favored wardrobe becoming too tight or too loose. I know with me and probably others, I eat when I'm stressed or stop eating altogether when I am overwhelmed.

Tammyb

Active Member

Love your formula approach. I have been tracking for a few years so I should review what my formulas are. I've never thought about it before.

rachylou

Great plan. I like your variety of formulas - not too many, not too little.

Ledonna N.

Wow very thorough I look forward to a going with you on your journey.

Category