Joy, I suspect my collage art background serves me well with the pattern mixing, but I'm still experimenting with what I'm willing to wear out in public. Being able to throw some pattern over a neutral column is a good gateway.

shevia, I kind of felt like it was bringing parts of the board alive, too! So fun!

CarolS, it's fun to have some new things to wear that really make a visible difference!

Stagiaire Fash, the limited colors always make it easier to integrate new pieces. As for all-over botanicals, they're actually the most common pattern I wear! Not all of these are still in my wardrobe, but they've all rotated through over the past five or six years.

The new additions are so true to your 2022 mood board and suit you perfectly. Gorgeous on you.

Staysfit, I used to be really drawn to the southwestern patterns. I love them, probably as a result of living so much of my life in the western half of the US, and have quite a collection of Mexican woven blankets in my house. Somehow, though, the really bold geometrics don't feel as authentic when I try to wear them, even if I can't resist a good Pendleton. See the two Finds below, which I am continually tempted by.

Lesley, I'm so glad to hear that!

Aquamarine, I know what you mean about certain clothing items just not feeling authentic (see my comment to Staysfit above). Sometimes, it just takes some time to adjust our conceptions of ourselves, but other times it's a pretty clear signal something's not right.

RobinF, oftentimes my boards are more genuinely about a "mood" than about particular combinations, but it's fun to go in for more specific inspiration as the year goes on.

nemosmom, that makes total sense. I do think I'm very influenced by place.

Beth Ann, I agree about the end of year recaps. It's a great catch-up as to where everyone's at style-wise!

Kathie, I've been hemming and hawing over the PC jacket for months and thought I'd missed my chance to get it when it went out of stock. So glad I didn't! It must have been an early harbinger for the direction I was heading.

Christina, hopefully I'll be able to channel some of that 60s energy without going full Austin Powers!

Janet, I hope they have some staying power. I usually don't go quite so all in with multiple similar pieces at once, but they both caught my eye when I had space in my plan and $$ to spare, so maybe it was kismet.

Suz, the fact that I still love my Johnny Was duster made me think that these are the sorts of additions that will be able to live in my wardrobe for a while. I hope that's the case!

Minaminu, lozz_oz, and Brooklyn, I am going to enjoy these all winter...I already have several combinations in mind!

Vildy, hah! I'm SO far from an actual musician, but that's okay. It does make me wonder, though, if the large-scale pattern mixing conjures up that image (for both of us) because it's the type of thing that works well on stage. You can definitely see it from a distance!

Those are great- and absolutely perfect for you! I think in 2022 I'll have to return to PC for my 5PF

Oh Jenn, these are gorgeous pieces, and I’m excited to see future WIWs with them!

I’m especially curious to see the vest over the patterned dress in #5.

I always seek out your posts Jenn because you write so well, and your style and wardrobe management are inspirational to me.

It seems there’s going to be a bit more fun in the closet, more of an insouciant air to your dress sense. I look forward to the evolution.

Jenn, these pieces are gorgeous and I’m looking forward to seeing you bring your mood boards further to life in the coming year.

This passage:
“ What drew me to these two items was the potential for raucous pattern mixing, but also the ability to toss them on over my black essentials when I'm feeling less bold, but still want to liven things up.”

Really resonated with me and made me think back to our earlier discussion of the desire for 75% FFBO/25% creative outfits (which, I am sorry, I never quite pulled my thoughts together enough to start a thread on but am obviously still pondering). Anyway, your comments here make me think that many of your statement pieces must work in both types of outfits (patterned topper over jeans/black = ffbo; rock star pattern mix = creative). Does that seem right? Anyway, still taking notes over here.

SarahD8, couldn’t a “rock star” outfit also be a FFBO, once it’s been put together? I missed the discussion you mention, am a little intrigued about the different attitudes people bring to FFBOs. I’m an emotional dresser, and care much more about how I feel than how I look/what other people think, so FFBOs aren’t much use to me.

Always admired your style Jenn and this is an interesting direction you are taking it. Looking forward to see how it develops further.

Jenn, you inspired a new purchase for me from that Swedish shop. I'll share it when it comes.

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make me wonder, though, if the large-scale pattern mixing conjures up that image (for both of us) because it's the type of thing that works well on stage."

Ohhh, you always see right through to the heart of things!