WIW - 30x30 - week 3 - YouLookFab Forum

Posting early since I will be off to check in on my mother (in another town) the next couple of days...

This week is a vacation week, and we had amazing weather - sunny and hot - so dressing was decidedly casual. In fact a lot of time was spent in bike gear or cut-off jeans (new item #19) and a t-shirt for gardening. I also added a pair of hacked jeans (#20) and a striped T (#21). All 21 garments in my capsule have been worn, and I can still add up to 9 items from my closet for next week, if I wish.

Outfit #2 was worn to watch the Canada Parade, then I switched into what my family call my 'Daisy Dukes' for work in the garden. I had 3 days of gardening happiness and tossed the really dirty items into the wash with the sports gear and towels that that get washed daily - then wore the same thing again the next day! Outfit #3 is leaving the gym, and typical weekend/household chore mode. #1, #4, #5, and #6 is what I wear 'off the property' - in other words when I might be seen by folks other than the family. The dress #6 is actually worn over (white) shorts, since I find it a little short.

Packed for my 3 day trip: white jeans, white cotton sweater, grey t-shirt, jean jacket. Outfit #1 worn for the drive.

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8 years ago

Elizabeth P

Veteran

Great set of outfits again, Carla!

When this is all over, do you think you could post a pic of all the pieces you ended up with? You seem to have so much variety, and mix and match ability, in what you have selected so far.

Hope you have a good visit with your mother.

Suz

(website)

Love your shorter hair, Carla, and all these outfits look great on you! Hope the visit with your mother goes well.

Emily K

I can't quite work out how you've completed the challenge with such varied outfits AND have so many slots open for next week. That's amazing! I'm going to have to go back through your previous posts and take a lesson from them. This week, I felt kinship with outfit pics #2,3.

(Upon reflection, I've included in my 30 a couple of items that I have yet to wear. I planned outfits for some occasions which have not yet come to pass. Next week might be a good time to call it a learning experience and swap those items for some that I DO get to wear.)

Anonymous

I am especially fond of number 2. I am really patriotic at this time of year.

Your white short outfits are my favorite though. They look fabulous and certainly rate "off the property." A term I will likely use in my near future.

Enjoy your visit with your Mother.

Dianna

What a fab week. My favorites are 1, 2, and 3, but all of them are great. Love your shorts.

Jenni NZ

I've given my love to outfit 1. Such a pretty top, fun striped bag, styly shoes and the sun glinting on your beautiful hair!

Sal

Well done Carla, my picks are 2 3 and 5 but again all look terrific.

I think I will take the same approach to my rugby tournament - basically have two outfits and just wear and re-wash. I am up to 29 pieces now, mostly because I "wanted" to wear my white sneakers last night and then my orange clutch seemed perfect with my sweater so I added that in at the last moment.

lozz_oz

Looks like you're nailing the 30x30 challenge - plenty of combinations that work across a variety of needs. Well done!

Style Fan

Lots of great outfits Carla. Love your Canada T.

You are doing an amazing job with this challenge. Here you have a uniform of sorts of jeans or shorts and untucked knit top, sneakers or loafers. You get variation with top length and shoes and bag. I want that striped bag! Great looks. My favorite is 2, but all look great on you.

Joy wants the striped bag. I want the red purse.

Jaime

Casual chic! I was going to pick favorites, but it became ridiculous. Silver sandals and white loafers are both winners.

Like Emily, I have included items in my 30x30 that were special occasion and j have yet to wear. They have not been quite right or the events have not yet come up. I may do as Emily may do and switch them out for something that i would wear.
Like Sterling, I plan to adopt your " off the property" to casual outfits that are a step up from gardening clothes. Love that term.

skylurker

I love them all.
You have a knack for wearing super casual shoes like converse and still look neat.
I don't think the dress in #6 is too short.

amiable

These are gorgeous outfits - love your style!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Super cute all round. Great casual footwear and fun striped bag.

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