If you've been following this blog for a while, you may have noticed a gradual, steady decline in the amount of colourful outfits over the years. As I continue to work towards creating a smaller wardrobe, it seems like my bright clothing is always the first to go. However, a lack of colour doesn't necessarily mean it's gotten less interesting to get dressed. Even with a closet full of neutrals, there have been some combinations that I've come to enjoy wearing more than others. One of my …
Archives for March 2015
Classic Casual
In my efforts to own less and streamline my wardrobe over the past couple of years, one thing I've learned is that the fewer things I keep in my closet, the more I realize I really don't need much at all. Recently, I've taken up the habit of storing only the things I want to wear now in my main closet and packing everything else away... and it's probably been one of the best sartorial decisions to date. It's been refreshing to be able to put outfits together more effortlessly in the mornings, …
Neutral Mashup
I always find myself wanting to dress in light neutrals whenever the cherry blossoms bloom each spring. And with the incredible weather we've been having out west lately (sorry, rest of North America), this trench from Club Monaco via Lyst has been perfect for just that. Since it was originally way too long for my frame to be flattering, I got the flowy piece shortened by about six inches. Although I wasn't sure how it would drape after chopping so much off, the risk paid off -- and I'm sure it …