My Wardrobe, Myself

The intersection of clothing, emotions, and life

Well, my wish was granted… I’ve been able to continue wearing my summer wardrobe well into October, which has made me happy. Other than a few cool and overcast days, the warmer temperatures have persisted such that I’ve kept on wearing my cropped pants, tees/tanks, and sandals. I’ve often needed to add a cardigan or …

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The holiday season has officially begun, for better or for worse. I hope all my readers in the United States enjoyed some quality time (and delicious food) with family and friends over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Instead of perusing Cyber Monday offerings this afternoon and being tempted by the many “deals” on offer, I’m …

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I started the practice of keeping an outfit journal almost ten years ago as one way of addressing an ongoing style rut. Since that time, I have periodically returned to this practice to help increase my awareness of what does and doesn’t work for my personal style. This awareness helps me to create better outfits, …

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Summer used to be my favorite time of year in terms of getting dressed. For years, all I wore during the summer months were dresses and skirts, and I felt comfortable, attractive, and cool (temperature-wise) in my assortment of such garments. I eagerly anticipated the beginning of the summer weather, and I lamented the return …

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Welcome to part two of my series on the wardrobe difficulties we can experience when it’s too hot to wear a third piece. There are two primary issues related to dressing for hot weather: our physical comfort and our emotional comfort. In my last post, I focused on the physical issues, specifically how to look …

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