The clothes I bought in Paris are going to have to do a lot of heavy lifting, so I’ve been giving some thought to how many different ways I can wear them. Here are my ideas, so far…
First up, the dress that I bought at French Trotters. It’s not available, but it’s rather similar to this dress (mine has a bit more clearly defined pattern). I know that I can wear this with a turtleneck layered underneath, warm tights, boots and a scarf – I did that in Paris! But I can also scale it back to just leggings and flats, or sandals and bare legs…
Dress – French Trotters, earrings –
Charlemkuan, bracelet – Made Sriasih,
leggings
– Joseph,
ballet flats – DKNY Active, bag – Poupee Couture
Charlemkuan, bracelet – Made Sriasih,
leggings
– Joseph,
ballet flats – DKNY Active, bag – Poupee Couture
Next, I want to make sure that I get maximum utilization from my new striped tee shirt. These 3 options will see me through all but the most incredibly warm days (sleeves can be pushed up…)
Tee shirt- Muji,
ankle boots – Stuart Weitzman, jeans – Seven for All Mankind,
black cashmere cardigan – Closed, cashmere scarf – Joseph
ankle boots – Stuart Weitzman, jeans – Seven for All Mankind,
black cashmere cardigan – Closed, cashmere scarf – Joseph
Tee shirt – Muji,
ballet flats- Ecco, black skirt – Dorothy Perkins,
bracelet – Cara Couture, clutch bag – Torula
ballet flats- Ecco, black skirt – Dorothy Perkins,
bracelet – Cara Couture, clutch bag – Torula
And finally, my new cashmere sweatshirt. I’m going to think of this more as a cardigan, and less as a sweatshirt, and bring it in as a 2nd layer for all sorts of outfits. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, so it could work as a shield from air conditioning virtually any time. (this is not the sweat that I bought, but it’s virtually identical…)
Sweatshirt – Burberry Brit, scarf – Rosamunda in Blu,
waxed denim jeans
– Ted Baker,
turtleneck – L.L.Bean,
boots – Bogs
waxed denim jeans
– Ted Baker,
turtleneck – L.L.Bean,
boots – Bogs
Sweatshirt – Burberry Brit, fingerless gloves – Hortensia Handmade,
boots – Aerosole, sweater dress – Stella McCartney
boots – Aerosole, sweater dress – Stella McCartney
Sweatshirt – Burberry Brit, tee shirt – Only,
shoes – Bensimon,
cropped jeans – Acne Studio,
grey tote – Lacambra
shoes – Bensimon,
cropped jeans – Acne Studio,
grey tote – Lacambra
What other garments do you suggest that need the all-season treatment?
Kristien62 says
April 1, 2014 at 1:35 pmI am looking with longing at your use of light colored jeans. I can't wait to start wearing them again. But here, it is mud season and just walking to the car leaves spatters on the lower legs. I have to say that I didn't wear my white jeans very much because I consigned them to only the summer months. But this year, in fact in a few weeks, I am going to follow your lead and pair them with some warmer tops and flats to maximize their use. And I love the look.
Pam @ over50feeling40 says
April 1, 2014 at 2:56 pmLove the dress with the leggings…and the Muk Luks…I might have to get a pair of those!!
Doré Way says
April 1, 2014 at 3:13 pmHi Janice – I'm so glad you had a happy time in Paris – is it possible to be unhappy as a tourist in that beautiful city?
Janice, would you show us your new 33 incorporating these new pieces? I always love those posts.
Virginia says
April 1, 2014 at 4:36 pmThank you for some sensible ideas on how to extend the wear of an item. Often articles entitled "100 ways to wear a garment" result in some pretty odd (IMHO) outfits. Your ideas work in the real world (or at least in my real world).
Janice Riggs says
April 1, 2014 at 4:41 pmLOL – I might be able to come up with 100 ways to wear a white tee shirt, or a white cotton shirt, or definitely jeans, but I think that's asking WAAAY too much of a garment!
Duchesse says
April 1, 2014 at 8:30 pmYou did a post on a black skirt, not too heavy, and how to wear all year round; it was brilliant! Love your cashmere and cotton pieces and though like dress too, fabric content- about 2/3 synthetics- reminded me that what I'd bought in such blends has pilled. Hope yours wears better.
Renee says
April 2, 2014 at 12:40 amLove the cashmere sweatshirt! I was on Pinterest and saw photos of the Vogue Paris Editors. I really value your opinion, and I was wondering what you thought of Emmanuelle Alt and Capucine Safyurtlu and their personal style.
Kim says
April 2, 2014 at 4:33 amI love the black and white.
Eton says
April 7, 2014 at 12:11 pmThese are beautiful garments. Now days every person wants to wear such garments make him or her attractive and feel them comfortable. There are many firms offer such garments and also in affordable prices.