Rugs and Roses (Early Winter Clothes)

 In which we stop talking about ourselves in the third person.

I have two clothes goals right now. One is to make better use of basic/neutral things--to remember to wear them. The other is to wear more of my favourite colours, like the shades of our vintage Namda rug, and this detail from a William Morris tapestry. Too hard to do at the same time? Here goes. (Almost everything came from second-hand sources--exceptions are noted.)

Neutral Basics

Do you know the Vivienne Files' Common Wardrobe? This is as close as I can get right now with what I have (15 items). 

black short-sleeved sweater

black square-necked top (useful for layering)

grey long-sleeved t-shirt

white blouse with ribbon trim

jean shirt

white mock-neck pullover (bought new last year)

grey merino V-neck pullover

medium-grey cardigan (open style)

black moto-style jacket

blue jeans

black jeans 

black quilted mini skirt

grey knit pants (bought new this year)

dark grey leggings

dark grey modal dress/tunic/top (bought several years ago)

 It's enough to go on with, but very dull, especially without any accessories.

Adding Colour

This is what I'm adding:

burgundy and pink tank tops, for layering

red jersey high-low tunic top

rose turtleneck top

teal crewneck pullover, slightly oversized

plum turtleneck sweater

plaid jacket (grey with a bit of teal)

grey/red vintage shawl-collar cardigan

vintage purple cashmere cowlneck pullover

(Dollarama nail polish)

orchid purple zippered sweatshirt

wine pants

wine pleated midi skirt

teal jersey dress

TOTAL: 28 items

Together, and Better

So what happens when the planning gets a little more intentional?

Well, I do own more than one scarf.

And I do have purses.

I wear jewelry.

And socks.

And sometimes even shoes.

(This pair were yard-saled, but the rest were bought new.)

So in the end, it comes out something like this.

Last updated November 8, 2022