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Home » Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

February 29, 2016

 

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

 

“We Don’t Have the Funds for Retention Bonuses…”

And with that, her heart hit the floor. Working for a company that gets acquired every two years is bad enough, but at least the buyer usually tries to make it worth one’s while to stick around…

Her new manager continued…

“But you know that we’re headquartered in France?” (uh, yea, the accent sort of gave the secret away…)

“If your partner can get the first week of March off of work, I’d like to send you both to stay in our corporate apartment for a week…” (note that the corporate apartment is on the Rue Montaigne…)

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

Stud earrings – Lagos; grey wool pants – J. Crew; ruby metallic top – Boutique Moschino;  red stone bracelet – First People First; charcoal loafers – Tod’s; crossbody bag –   Sole Society; charcoal cardigan – J. Crew; blush blouse – Equipment;  square scarf –   Hermes Bateau Fleuri; stretch-top loafers – Ecco; gold & blush earrings –  Robert Lee Morris; corduroy pants – L.L.Bean

 

You’re not quite sure you heard correctly. Take a deep breath: “Let me check, but I’m sure it won’t be a problem…”

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

Stud earrings – Louise et Cie; pleated skirt – Topshop; charcoal sweater – J. Crew;   scarf – Michael Stars; hoop earrings – Louise et Cie; pendant – Louise et Cie;   pumps – Trotters; silk blouse – Iris and In

 
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

Blush sweater – L.L.Bean; blush shirt – Uniqlo;  jeans – J. Crew;  floral tee – Mint Velvet; ruby shirt – Lands’ End

 

 

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

 

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

“You won’t mind flying Business Class? We don’t have enough “miles” to send you 1st Class…”

“No, no, Business Class is fine.”

(Cue angels singing in the background…)

love,
Janice

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez

 

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Tags: capsule wardrobe, cool weather, grey, packing, pink, red, Start with Art, travel wardrobe
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  1. heatherskib says

    February 29, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Drool. Sooo pretty!

    Reply
  2. Doré Way says

    February 29, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Yes, please – I'll take two (trips and wardrobes)!

    Reply
  3. Suzi says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Your stories are so charming (and funny!) "cue angels singing…" Thank you for the giggle. I truly hope that this would happen in real life for someone! How fun!

    Reply
  4. Scottie says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Love love love the colors!!!

    Reply
  5. Nancy says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    Love this and I love grey, but can't wear it near my face..so these options of red and pink make it so much easier!! Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    This is absolutely fabulous, the wardrobe and the fantasy. It is so elegant and lovely and practical and flexible and…… WOW.
    Deb from Vancouver

    Reply
  7. Taste of France says

    February 29, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    I really like this. I keep going back and forth: red or pink? Why not both?
    I need to clean my closet. I work from home and rarely need to dress up. While the French are dressier than Americans for going shopping and such, I'm in a small city in the south, where you almost never see a suit or tie. I've given up on suits, but have hung on to a few in case I get called for business. Well, the call has come and the suits aren't working. The jackets of a few years ago look outdated–not fitted enough. And the pants have gotten tighter (how is that possible!?!?!?). No point in holding on. Unwearable on every level. I still need to figure out what to do for this conference I have to present at. Purchases are out of the question. I have some OK items, but the conference is in the Gulf, and I have to be "modest," especially since I might be sitting on a stage above the audience–no knees! The least-bad pants, a jacket, a crisp white blouse. That will have to work.

    Reply
    • lrlincks says

      February 29, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Would you be able to have one of your suits tailored to be more "modern"? Would be less costly than a new one. Good luck at the conference!!

      Reply
    • Taste of France says

      February 29, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      I just don't think it would be worth it. It's from 2000 or so, from a super-high-end boutique in Berlin, but the style then was to button pretty high. It's just too bulky. And I don't have time to get it fixed. And I don't want to spend the money! My freelancer lifestyle is not at all like my former life in upper management in a giant multinational. I actually sleep at night (my former boss told me that it was a myth people needed 8 hours of sleep at night!!!) but I do not spend money on clothes. My spending goes toward memories, life, what really matters. Outfits are merely a means to an end.

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      February 29, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      What about a trip to a thrift or consignment store? Or how about one of those services that let you rent designer clothes? It doesn't have to cost alot and you can find some really nice things. You will feel so much more confident in clothes that make you happy!

      Gwendolynn

      Reply
    • GeckoHiker says

      March 1, 2016 at 2:34 am

      As a retired consultant, I can say that looking businesslike is just as good as looking modern. Perhaps the pants and a sharp looking blouse with the fitted jacket buttoned up as you say, that is certainly modest.

      Reply
    • francetaste says

      March 1, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      You all are so kind with your suggestions! I happen to live in a remote corner of southern France, and the nearest town has limited shopping possibilities. There are some interesting consignment and thrift shops (the thrifts have some cool antiques!) but not enough to ensure finding something specific. The nearest city is 1.5-2 hours drive away, and going there is an all-day thing which I just don't have time for.
      I decided to go with a very dark navy pant suit that has a single-button jacket, still-current cut (bought at the soldes in Paris VERY long ago), with white stitching. I'm going to wear it with a blue/white striped Ralph Lauren no-iron shirt (I do iron it, but it travels very well). The second day I can either wear the same suit with a different Ralph Lauren shirt (plain white), or with a cardigan instead of the jacket. I just went through the whole dress-up travel quandary as I lost both my parents last fall, within 3 weeks of each other. But the dress suit and silk dress I wore then won't work–they come to the knee and are cut straight, so they are above the knee when I sit.
      I really doubt this is going to be a recurring dilemma (business travel to the Middle East), so I'm glad I have something that will get me through.
      Thank you again for your help!

      Reply
  8. lrlincks says

    February 29, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    So pretty!! I don't wear pink or pleated skirts but I still love it! :) The story line……….so cute! Let me check………ha ha ha!!

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Wonderful wardrobe. Wonderful fantasy story.

    Reply
  10. Laura says

    February 29, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Wonderful wardrobe. Wonderful fantasy story.

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Sigh! Such a pretty, soft and feminine wardrobe.

    Reply
  12. GeckoHiker says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:31 am

    That is the classic "Let me think about it, yes!" trip. And, hubby is definitely going–lol.

    Reply
  13. Grammy Goodwill says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    Love the trip even more than the wardrobe.

    Reply
  14. Renee says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    LOVE this. Wish it could have been one of your 12 Months, 12 Outfits combos.

    Reply
  15. Valkirria says

    April 25, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    https://goo.gl/images/CfGHDt
    a capsule wardrobe around these colors, please

    Reply

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