One gloomy day in February, I suddenly decided to participate in a monthlong styling challenge organized by Abbey Cerek. I haven't posted style content in a while online and was going through a wardrobe crisis.
I've spent most of the winter bundled up, wearing my trusted wool underlayers with my coziest quilted pants.
I spend an inordinate amount of time looking at tyling videos on Instagram and saving looks on Pinterest, convincing myself my closet is lacking key pieces. But I know that's not true and that: 1. I have more clothes than I need, and 2. I probably have enough fabric in my stash to sew a whole new wardrobe.
So here I am, one week into this March challenge, taking daily pictures in front of my kitchen window.
Day 1 - Winterize a summer dress
Outfit Details:
Funnily enough, I had just put this dress in storage under my bed last week because my winter closet was packed and I needed to free a few hangers.
It snowed again here last night, so we’re definitely still in winter mode. And I’m sick as a dog... but this is a good challenge for someone who’s stuck inside and needs to take it slow ⛄️
The last pic is how this dress I made from a thrifted tablecloth looks like in all of its summer glory 🌻
I took inspiration from Allison and Kristen - who are pros at winterizing summer dresses- and tried to channel my inner Jen who’s so good at posing and knows how to wear a cowgirl hat.
Day 2 - Outfit based on a song
Outfit Details:
I initially chose “Short Skirt, Long Jacket” by Cake as my song for today, but quickly realized that my attempt to hem a pleated skirt last week was not a success...
Then, scrolling on Spotify this morning, I stumbled upon this cozy song “Red Sweater” by Caroline Bowling.
This cozy sweater is one of two knits I purchased this winter and I love it! For a long time, I thought that red wasn’t my color (as I tend to blush a little too easily), but I’m glad I stopped listening to the voices in my head and tried a new hue. Also, I took page from stylists such as Allison and Casey and layered my sweater with a white tee.
These jeans are my attempt at making a pair of Rudy Jude-inspired utility jeans from 2 thrifted pairs of $5 jeans.
Day 3 - Winter white
Outfit Details:
I used to wear a lot of white in the winter. Someone even remarked on it when I moved to town a couple of winters ago.
I like wearing white in the winter time. I like to blend in with my environment.
And I don’t mind the stains, though I should be better at dealing with them...
Day 4 - Print Mixing
Outfit Details:
Going all in with this pair of Persephone pants I made from gingham I found at the thrift store, this old stripped tee, and this #st8mentcoat by @an_erin I made with my mom from a vintage blanket we found in our family house
Drawing inspiration from the best: [Nic & Liv](Nic & Liv), Izzy, and many more I shared in my Insta Stories!
Day 5 - Let someone pick ur fit
Outfit Details:
This was a hard one for me, as I do not want to be told what to wear!
Nonetheless, I played the game and asked Octave to choose my outfit this morning. He’s not a morning person, so I simply decided to wear everything he touched in my closet...
He chose the sneakers, I made him choose between two beanies. I added the turtleneck and the socks to winterize this outfit, and voilà!
How did he do?
Also, check out my stories to see what made me look through the window 🥰
Day 6 - Food / drink inspo
Outfit Details:
Does this make me look like a mojito? I hope so!
Styling my latest pair of Bob Pants with a bright and cozy loooooong sleeve sweater for this food/drink inspired outfit.
Check this fun Pinterest board for more food-inspired fashion!
Day 7 - Recreate a Pinterest fit
Outfit Details:
Here’s my attempt to recreate a fit by my ultimate style inspiration Chloe Hayward with the Rice Jumper I knitted a few winters ago.
Check out this side-by-side, how did I do?
My thoughts after Week 1
- So far, I'm really liking this challenge! I wake up every morning, choose an outfit, steam it, put on a little make up, and stand awkwardky in front of my kitchen window. I like the ritual, the rush to complete all these tasks before starting my day.
- I've been admittedly spending more time on Instagram, following the #wawmarchchallenge and checking out what everyone's come up with according to the prompt of the day. It's so much fun! I missed the community of the closet challenges I participated in in the late 2010s! Social media is becoming social again (for my personal use), I'm liking it so far!
- I'm surprised at how colorful my closet actually is! Look at all these fluffy sweaters! I never saw myself as a color girly, but looking at these pics, there's no denying it. I invest in one or 2 sweaters every winter, and I'm really liking the effect it has on my mood and comfort!
Here's the calendar for the rest of the month, wanna join in?
Thank you Abbey for a fun March styling challenge. Follow #wawmarchchallenge for more winter wardrobe inspo!
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