I dress for my mood, for comfort, the weather, and for the challenges of the day, I rarely plan an outfit in advance. I pick whatever sparks joy in the moment. Most often I start with a color theme and a statement piece....a topper, patterned top or maybe an accessory and then I build my outfit around that using my essentials and some basics. My closet is organized by color and then by item. My palette mixes and matches well, so it’s easy to make new outfits.....(I like variety).
I have favorite silhouettes that I know work. It’s rare that I have to try multiple items before I find something that feels right. I rarely do outfit creation sessions. They take too much time, and I rarely feel like wearing what I have created at a later date.
One exception: I have some earrings that my co-workers affectionately call “the balls”. If we know in advance that there is something stressful on our schedule, they ask me to wear them. I typically pair them with a look that carries more authority/power....such as a tailored blazer and trousers.
Finally, I always wear something that has some sentiment. Most often some jewelry given to me by my maternal aunt, mother, husband or other member of my family.
