30x30 recap

Here's all 30 outfits in one place. Look HERE for the original pieces. You can check each post September 1-30 for outfit details.

My thoughts? Doing this really got the creative juices going on putting together outfits and using pieces in ways I had not worn them before. I was able to put together way more than thirty outfits, but by about day 20 I was really bored with these pieces. I in no way want to limit my wardrobe to 30 pieces or even 37 for three months. I'll admit it's an intriguing idea but I just don't think I could do it. I have such a super conservative dress code for work that I needed more pieces than 30 combined for personal and work gave me. Some days I even need more flexibility for work- pants are better for some activities I will be performing than skirts and some days casual attire is allowed (but it's not attire I'd blog about- it's like standard uniform khakis and polo or button down and safe, functionable shoes, not anything I consider fashionable.)

I got really bored with the lack of options for off duty attire. I feel like I wore the same pair of jean three times a week. I didn't really but close. Some of the extra outfits were created from these thirty pieces and a couple of times I pulled something else from the closet to go with them. (Not all of the extras got photographed so they are not pictured.)

I did like the ease of having outfits put together ahead of time and having less options actually made that easier so I have given some consideration to the capsule wardrobe but instead of trying to limit myself entirely and packing away other things, I'll just be using the concept for creating outfits in the future with no self commitment to wearing only those items for a set number of days.

AND shoes- I love shoes. I did not like limiting my shoe choices. Shoes are accessories and some of my outfit ideas needed different shoes.

I hope that I don't come off as spoiled. I readily admit I have too many clothes and shoes and if God only blessed me with thirty items to wear, I'd happily wear them as I trust he would also give me peace and contentment in that. Thank you Lord for clothing me AND giving me options in that.

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Stripes

 

Shirt- Ralph Lauren via Macys  option option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins option option

shoes- Belks similar

bracelet- JCPenney option

 

We have a wedding to attend today so I thought I'd keep it simple and elegant with the midi skirt. It's probably the most wedding appropriate attire in my 30x30 mix. But who cares? The wedding is about the bride, right?

 

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Red on repeat- 19 of 30

 

Blazer- Belks  option  option  option

shirt- Macys  option  option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins  option  option

necklace- gift  option  option

bracelet- Target  option  option

purse- JCPenney  option  option

shoes- DSW option  option   option

Something had to be repeated this week, so it's the red blazer. Otherwise, it would have been one of the tops. I'm far enough into this 30x30 that at least one or two items will be repeated in a week. I don't mind something like black bottoms, but repeating tops in a week still bugs me. Anyway, I still really like this outfit. It has stripes, a midi skirt and leopard! Why wouldn't I like it?

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Cobalt sweater and black midi skirt

 

Sweater- thrifted option  option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins  option option

booties- TJMaxx  option  option

necklace- gift  option  option

purse- JCPenney option  option

 

 

I'll just go ahead and put this out there- I was not very happy with this outfit after photographing it. Some things look better in my head than on my body. Even though this sweater is still a favorite top, I don't really like it with the skirt. I doubt I'll ever repeat it. Maybe a cropped or shorter sweater will work, but not this one. I like tucked in blouses better with this skirt.

 

 I had an anniversary reception to attend tonight and wanted to dress up but not wear a "work" outfit. This is where the 30x30 gets tricky for me and I feel limited in choices. This is what I came up with and I went with it.

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Black midi goes casual

 

Blouse- Loft option  option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins  option  option  option

belt- Target  option  option

shoes- Payless option  option

bangles- JCPenney  option option

Worn Sept. 5, 2014

I love midi skirts and I have not worn mine nearly enough since purchasing them in the spring. I'm carrying this one into fall with some earth tones in the top and accessories. And I'm wearing this for my second day of training- it's the only two times per year I can wear sandals to work! The last time I wore it with heels, but with sandals it's a little more casual.

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Pretty in Pink

 

 

Blouse- Loft option option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins option option

shoes- Ann Klein/Belk option

necklace/earrings- Cato option option option

Worn July 16, 2014

 

After two days of wearing attire for work that strictly suits function and not fashion at all, I was ready to wear something dressy and ladylike last week. While this isn't the most flattering outfit, it came together quickly and with ease, and I felt good in it all day. Isn't that what matters sometimes? How you feel in something makes a huge difference in how you carry yourself.

 

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Pink, black and white

 

Blazer- thrifted option option

blouse- Belk (old) option option

skirt- Dorothy Perkins option option

shoes- Payless option

necklace/earrings- JCPenney

bracelets- gifts

purse- JCPenney similar

Worn May 18, 2014

 

 

This outfit was inspired by Shanna. I don't have an appropriate graphic tee for this look, so I went with an eyelet/embroidered floral top. It's hard to see the little flower detail. It looks plain in the photos. Nonetheless, it's a fun way to wear a midi skirt, bright blazer and striped shoes. 

 

Hope you had a great Memorial Day. We went on a little weekend getaway so now I'm rushing to get back into the regular swing of things. Still worth the getaway.

 

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Pastel pink midi

 

Blouse- Banana Republic

skirt- Dorothy Perkins

belt- Dorothy Perkins

purse- Forever21

shoes- TJMaxx option

necklace/earrings- Cato

 

This was my Easter outfit, so I'm jumping ahead and sharing it today. It was not intentionally my Easter outfit, but it just worked out to be. Midi skirts and a peplum have been on my radar for a while and I recently added both to my closet. I thought these two pieces would pair nicely so I held out until Easter to wear them.  You will be seeing them again.

 

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