So.... I have been following the 30x30 challenge with interest, as I'm always fascinated by these types of things, but generally have no interest in actually doing one. I have a huge wardrobe, and while I'm sure I'd learn a lot, I hate the thought of a lost opportunity to wear something.

So this time around I thought I'd quietly do a "virtual" 30x30, choose my clothes, but not worry too much about actually wearing them. But I didn't know where to even start. So I didn't.

But last night, I got hit with a bit of a brainwave, and figured out a way to do this challenge, my way. If I learn something, great. If I don't, well, I've had fun so far coming up with this, so mission accomplished.

I was hugely inspired by Anchie, and how she described her capsules. So what I've done, is developed two WORK capsules, one based on navy, and the other one based on black. Then whittled them down to a total of 30 pieces. Thus the reason for the 20... in a month, there is really only 20 work days. Baby steps!

Each bottom goes with at least two tops, usually more. Some of the pieces work across both capsules. I have included some casual bottoms and footwear for Friday's as well as possible meetings with outside groups, who are often more casual than my office... or involve walking around. I'm cheating enough by not worrying about evenings and weekends, I have to accommodate casual work days!

I will try to actually follow this, but may morph into it being virtual, for the reasons above. If I do, I still intend to post my outfits as the challenge continues, chosen based on the weather, what I've "worn" already (try to mix it up) etc. Another reason to keep it virtual is that the timing of the challenge isn't great for our weather (although this year, who knows what that means). I find once July hits, things get hotter, and more casual. Things like sandal booties get too hot, but I want to wear the heck out of them while I can. I also start wearing dresses a lot of the time. So while this may be great for the next (and the last) couple of weeks, it may not be great after that. We'll see. I do intend to follow it as much as is practical. And will do my best on weekends as well.

Ironically my navy capsule was inspired by a new top that has both navy and cobalt in it, which I've now taken out as it's more "hot summer" (July/Aug) than "early summer".

I am not including gear, nor jewellery.

And I reserve the right to swap anything out as long as it's not worn. For example, I may choose a short sleeved dress if things get hot, and I haven't worn this 3/4 sleeve one yet. And while I'm loving scarves at the moment, I can't see really wanting five... this will leave room for a swap. But rather than think about things even more, I wanted to post and get on with this!

I'll post the week's outfits at the end of each week.

So there we go. Cheating a bit, but I'll call it "making the challenge my own"

The numbers:
Short sleeved tops: 7
Long sleeved top: 1
Cardigans: 2
Pants: 6
Skirts: 1
Dress: 1
Scarves: 5 (!)
Shoes: 5 (Can't see this happening, I LOVE shoes. And my Freebirds aren't here )
Bags: 2

Let the games begin!

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