nearly a month in...

I am nearly a month in, and while I am not bored yet... I am eager to rethink things for the fall.

I am already playing with ideas for my fall wardrobe and I am definitely ready for cooler weather. I have identified my "keepers" from this capsule and what will not be carried over into fall.

Here is something else I noticed and again it has to do with being seasonally appropriate (my biggest downfall with this wardrobe)... I have four scarves out right now, which would be fine EXCEPT for the fact that I DO NOT wear scarves in the summer. It's just too hot here. They are going to be put away.

I do enjoy a few of my necklaces, but I do feel like I could get rid of a few of them too.

 Below is an out of the day that I love and am proud of. It's my maxi dress with my tee shirt underneath. I love that it looks like it was meant to be that way. I am still completely in love with this dress and probably wear it more than anything else I have out right now. :)

Yeah that is a really random and kind of choppy update. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments. I would love to hear from you!

Why am I keeping underwear that doesn't fit? and other good questions.

I was doing my laundry (which is not hard now that I don't have so many clothes out, but we will talk about that later) and as I was putting away my underwear I noticed that I had underwear I haven't touched all month so far. Maybe this topic  is TMI, but it's true.

 I got them out and upon further inspection it's because they were either too small, uncomfortable, or just plain worn out. I began to wonder to myself, "why is this still here?" and then I remembered. I never cleaned out my underwear drawer when I was dealing with all this other stuff. The thought never even crossed my mind. I did purge them today and found out that I have about two weeks worth (13-14 pairs) that I wear all the time (which sounds like a lot, but you women understand why!) and about 10 pairs to throw out... 10 pairs of underwear don't take up a lot of space, but they are yet another thing that adds to my stress level. I was constantly making a conscious effort to avoid half the drawer because I couldn't wear them. Now that all those excess pairs are gone I can close my eyes and pick any pair out and now that I can wear them, like them, and are comfortable in them. It's a small thing, but also helpful in my everyday life.

Besides underwear I have also noticed how much of these 33 pieces of clothes I do not wear or actually need. I have 33 pieces of clothes (as I have said in previous posts I didn't exactly follow the rules with project 333 and I didn't count accessories or shoes) and it still seems like too much. There are pieces I have not touched or rarely touched.









Remember these three cardigans?

I wear one of them. The thin grey one. I am not sure what I was thinking adding three of them to TN summer capsule wardrobe! If anyone knows please tell me. Also the striped, polka dot, and white tops hanging right beside those... yeah I don't wear them either. The striped one does not look very good on me, the polka dot one is too warm for a hot TN summer and the white one is silk and is hard to take care of.
I also don't wear my grey slacks. Again I wasn't considering the season very well. That will change with my next capsule. I have also decided that my next capsule will follow the Project 333 rules more closely!

What do I wear a lot?
My favorite grey and black t shirts
All my shorts (yeah all 5 of them)
My printed shell top from Chicos
My thin grey cardigan
My black crop pants
My black and green maxi dress

and that is about it. Above are all of my MUST HAVES.

So, if you are doing a capsule wardrobe or cleaning your clothes out, what has surprised you? What are your must haves? I would love to hear from you!

Another OOTD for work

This is another work outfit. Jeans, boots (Because of rain and which eventually were changed out for toms that day). my favorite shell, and my favorite grey flyway.

OOTD- day 13

Just a quick outfit of the day. Avenue Navy shorts, Loft graphic boatneck tee, and converse (not pictured)

OOTD from my capsule- very casual

Today's outfit is my favorite tshirt of all time (a grey mens tee that was thrifted, but it j crew brand), my new relaxed skinny jeans (now my new favorite jeans (from LOFT), a blue pair of earrings, and flip-flops (not shown here)

It's so simple, but I love this outfit. :)

2 OOTDs and another switch out. :(

I have probably switched out clothes more than any other project 333 participant ever and it kind of makes me feel like a failure, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I switched out my thrifted (much thicker) jeans for a more comfortable (thinner) pair of skinny jeans from LOFT.

And with that confession here are two Outfits Of The Day for this week. Enjoy!

This cute outfit includes my black crops, sparkly sandals, printed shell, grey flyaway, and sparkly statement necklace (one of my favorite combos for sure)

This one is the new skinny jeans, black tee shirt, long pearl necklace, sparkly sandals, and sparkly earrings

Project 333- Month 1, Day 9

Okay, so because I just narrowed my clothes down to 33 and didn't exactly follow the rules (I didn't count accessories, tank tops I wear under things, or shoes) this doesn't seem that hard. I have learned a few things though.

1. I have yet to really wear either of my blue cardigans. I still might at some point, but realistically it's TN in the summer. It is stifling hot and a cardigan is the last thing I think about, so I think these items are better for fall or winter. However, I do wear the grey fly away quite a bit because of how thin it is. It's been a must have.

2. I wear a lot less than I think I do. I could live for the most part with less than what I have out for the capsule and definitely less than I have over all.

3. I said it before in my last post (or at some point), I should have picked a base color I think


Oh and I should mentioned I kind of CHEATED a little bit. I did buy something new, but it's for next season or possibly winter. I bought a sweater nearly identical to one I already have and love (and that I know I will wear and enjoy because it was $4.88. I agonized over the decision, but I did buy it and put it away with my winter clothes. I know I will enjoy it when the weather gets colder, so I don't have any qualms about it now.

I also switched out the black peasant tee for my black t-shirt that I love but could not find at the beginning of the challenge. I actually didn't like the peasant tee very much because the fabric caused it to ride up on my torso, and it also didn't have enough sleeve for my comfort level.

I think that is it for today's update. If anyone is actually reading this blog and has any questions, feel free to comment! :)

Capsule Wardrobe- day 4 OOTD

OOTD!

I didn't get a picture of my dressy outfit for work (grey slacks and a black top with white polka dots), but pictured below is my casual Outfit Of The Day. :)

Bad photo again. Sorry guys. 

My casual outfit consists of my favorite soft grey J Crew mens vintage top with pocket (thrifted) and a pair of turquoise green 7 inch shorts from Christopher and banks I believe.

Day 3- How it's going so far.

Pros: Smaller amount of clothes = a cleaner room. Most of the mess in my room has been from clothes everywhere. Now they are on my closet rack or in the one small laundry basket. I love it. The room feels more open.

Also I enjoy almost all my clothes. I am realizing what I need to do differently already for my next capsule, but I can live with this one for the summer.  For instance, next time I will pick a base color, either navy or black. right now I have both in my closet and they are competing and sometimes clashing. Also I will pick at least one solid top in a color. I have plain white, grey, and black, but i find myself wanting one in blue as well.

Cons:  I need a base color (see above. easily remedied when I make my fall capsule)

Need one more solid color top. Preferably blue or even olive green

I work in a clothing store. It's really tempting to buy new clothes all the time. I haven't given into the temptation for clothes, but I did buy a new necklace. it was a different buying experience though because I thought more about it than I would have in the past even though it was only $5

I really like that it's gold (unlike my other necklaces which are silver or pearl [all costume I might add])

I also found that my seersucker crops only work well with two tops. Although I can pair them with a tank top and my navy or possibly grey cardigans.

I will also be getting another black top because while I enjoy the shape of the LOFT peasant tee, it rides up on me :(

OOTD?

Disclaimer: I have not figured out the best way to do this, so I don't have as nice of a pic as I would like, but her is my outfit of the day for work
Black peasant tee, new necklace, seersucker crops, black Bob's shoes.