As I have posted a while ago here, I was not very happy with the current state of my wardrobe. Luckily, I was expecting some one-time extra income, sort of like bonus from work, and decided to spend about 10% on most important clothing updates. I also had some gift cards that I spent on some cheaper/trendier items. So I made a careful shopping list according to Angie's guidance; and when the money came about a week ago I did a lot of shopping. While I am not anywhere finished, I feel much better about my wardrobe now, and even if I do not end up getting else for the spring/summer I should be fine.
Here is how my level 1 shopping list looked like:
1. Light/medium wash normal skinny jeans, premium denim - not jeggings, not slouchy, not destroyed, full length. Kind of like old-fashioned skinnies. The reasoning behind this was that jeans are absolute essentials for me and I had plenty dark/colored/white etc. washes but no light washes other than one bootcut, and light washes are trending now.
2. Classic white shirt: I have a bunch but they are all getting worn and not so-pristine looking.
3. Silk Equipment knock-off shirts: wanted a long sleeved cream one to replace the recently torn one, and a couple of neutral sleeveless versions.
4. A bunch of basic tees in looser, slouchier cut to replace my current very fitted ones.
So here is what I got. None of these are K/R, I am quite pleased with the purchases. However, feel free to voice if you think something is not looking good. The only dilemma I have is the sizing of the shirt in pic #3.
1. I have been watching online sample sales like a hawk for the right jeans, as they usually have them at half off. I lucked out last week when this pair showed up on Gilt: AG skinny straight jeans in 18 years wash (fairly light)- exactly what I wanted (photo #1). Then, while waiting for these to arrive, I stumbled upon this pair of Current/Elliots at Loehman's, discounted down to $32 from $218. These are skinnier, medium wash, and 100% cotton. So I decided to get them and keep them both (#2).
2. I couldn't decide if I should first get a classic BB shirt or a tuxedo one. I had two old ones in each category. Then my favorite tuxedo shirt ripped, and Angie modeled her fabulous J Crew tuxedo shirt on the blog, and the decision was pretty much made for me The BB shirt will go on fall shopping list, level 1 priority. I sized up a size from my usual one and I was hoping that you could tell me if the fit is correct, as my eye is still not good at judging looser fits on myself. If you think it is too big, I can always size down (#3).
3. I have managed to find a perfect replacement cream silk LS shirt at VS, that I had a gift card for (#4). They also had sleeveless versions on sale/clearance, so I stocked up: I got a polka dot one (#5), and same ones in solid black ans solid cream (not pictured). I also stumbled at similar rayon white version at H&M for $13, and decided to get that one too as I tend to wreck sleeveless white tops pretty fast (#6).
4. Tees: I got a bunch from Express as I had a large gift card. I also ordered a couple from F21 that should be here in couple of days. What I got is: Express tanks in white and black (#1); Express 3/4 sleeved in white (#2), cobalt and dolman sleeved black; and waiting for F21 short sleeved tees in white and grey and 3/4 sleeved in charcoal.
5. Finally, this was unplanned for now. My trusty black trench suffered a big rip a while ago, and I have also lost its belt. So I have put the replacement on my fall level 1 list, since I wouldn't wear it much in the spring. I wanted it to be long, double breasted, simple classic style with a bit of a sheen. On Wednesday I was at BR looking for something else and the perfect trench popped at me! (it is the same one from the YLF store). I had a 40% coupon off plus some rewards so it was simply too good of a deal to pass, considering that I might not find it again in the fall. So I got it and decided to omit something from my level 2 list to make up for it.
Thank you very much if you made it this far! ( and sorry for all the wrinkles - I need to do a lot of ironing)
Here is how my level 1 shopping list looked like:
1. Light/medium wash normal skinny jeans, premium denim - not jeggings, not slouchy, not destroyed, full length. Kind of like old-fashioned skinnies. The reasoning behind this was that jeans are absolute essentials for me and I had plenty dark/colored/white etc. washes but no light washes other than one bootcut, and light washes are trending now.
2. Classic white shirt: I have a bunch but they are all getting worn and not so-pristine looking.
3. Silk Equipment knock-off shirts: wanted a long sleeved cream one to replace the recently torn one, and a couple of neutral sleeveless versions.
4. A bunch of basic tees in looser, slouchier cut to replace my current very fitted ones.
So here is what I got. None of these are K/R, I am quite pleased with the purchases. However, feel free to voice if you think something is not looking good. The only dilemma I have is the sizing of the shirt in pic #3.
1. I have been watching online sample sales like a hawk for the right jeans, as they usually have them at half off. I lucked out last week when this pair showed up on Gilt: AG skinny straight jeans in 18 years wash (fairly light)- exactly what I wanted (photo #1). Then, while waiting for these to arrive, I stumbled upon this pair of Current/Elliots at Loehman's, discounted down to $32 from $218. These are skinnier, medium wash, and 100% cotton. So I decided to get them and keep them both (#2).
2. I couldn't decide if I should first get a classic BB shirt or a tuxedo one. I had two old ones in each category. Then my favorite tuxedo shirt ripped, and Angie modeled her fabulous J Crew tuxedo shirt on the blog, and the decision was pretty much made for me The BB shirt will go on fall shopping list, level 1 priority. I sized up a size from my usual one and I was hoping that you could tell me if the fit is correct, as my eye is still not good at judging looser fits on myself. If you think it is too big, I can always size down (#3).
3. I have managed to find a perfect replacement cream silk LS shirt at VS, that I had a gift card for (#4). They also had sleeveless versions on sale/clearance, so I stocked up: I got a polka dot one (#5), and same ones in solid black ans solid cream (not pictured). I also stumbled at similar rayon white version at H&M for $13, and decided to get that one too as I tend to wreck sleeveless white tops pretty fast (#6).
4. Tees: I got a bunch from Express as I had a large gift card. I also ordered a couple from F21 that should be here in couple of days. What I got is: Express tanks in white and black (#1); Express 3/4 sleeved in white (#2), cobalt and dolman sleeved black; and waiting for F21 short sleeved tees in white and grey and 3/4 sleeved in charcoal.
5. Finally, this was unplanned for now. My trusty black trench suffered a big rip a while ago, and I have also lost its belt. So I have put the replacement on my fall level 1 list, since I wouldn't wear it much in the spring. I wanted it to be long, double breasted, simple classic style with a bit of a sheen. On Wednesday I was at BR looking for something else and the perfect trench popped at me! (it is the same one from the YLF store). I had a 40% coupon off plus some rewards so it was simply too good of a deal to pass, considering that I might not find it again in the fall. So I got it and decided to omit something from my level 2 list to make up for it.
Thank you very much if you made it this far! ( and sorry for all the wrinkles - I need to do a lot of ironing)
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