December 26, 2018
Ah, this most enigmatic of heroines! Her favorite painting is this darkly beautiful wonder:
After studying it’s depths and details for a while, she found her signature style and color palette:
Back in January, she took a trip (we don’t know where!) for which she planned her travel wardrobe around these colors:
Our mystery heroine traveled again in April, and she again used her signature painting and color palette to inspire her travel wardrobe:
In July, she went into the city for a couple of days, so that she could go to a couple of baseball games! I said that she was enigmatic…
In October she traveled for what we suspected might be romantic motivations…
After all this travel, we are confronted with an interestingly unusual, but pretty efficient, capsule wardrobe:
Her accessories are particularly wonderful – those scarves do so much to integrate the unusual colors she loves:
So how to determine what, if anything, she might need?
When our heroine first devised her color palette and style guidelines, she envisioned having olive and grey as equal “neutral” partners in her wardrobe. But it didn’t really turn out that way – she’s got TONS of green, and very little grey!
Additionally, she has just 1 dress. She has some really pretty blouses, and dressy cardigans, but if she has to do something seriously conservative, she may not be prepared.
I know, I’m ALWAYS telling everyone to make sure that they have an outfit in their closet that will be ready when that moment comes – funeral, job interview (so similar in the emotions they raise…), lawyer meeting, accountants, etc. etc. Of course, a slightly dressy neutral outfit is also perfect for dining out, going to concerts, the opera, or a religious service.
Thus, this is what I’m suggesting for her to add to her already pretty great wardrobe:
cardigan – Lands’ End; earrings – Vince Camuto; short-sleeved sweater – Lands’ End; bag – The Sak; skirt – Uniqlo; scarf – Nordstrom; pumps – Calvin Klein
Let’s bear in mind that she NEVER has to wear all of these pieces at the same time! Each of these garments, on their own, has a ton of possibilities within her existing wardrobe.
I went a little bit overboard showing the various ways these garments integrate into her wardrobe and her life:
None of her new garments are exciting, but the possibilities that they offer are pretty fun!
love,
Janice
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I love that she has so much pink in what could otherwise be a pretty “make me invisible” wardrobe! You’re so clever with these capsules, Janice.
Last funeral I went to, since you mention it, I wore black and red! A nod to the formal, with a twist. I hope your heroine does something similar when the time comes.
I just love this wardrobe! It’s one of my favorites. The colors work beautifully together for a very feminine wardrobe. The latest addition works perfectly as a serious ensemble and fun pieces for the rest of the wardrobe.
Love the grey separates as a “suit”. It would be awesome to perform a job interview in an outfit where I could move my arms anywhere I like…
I have enjoyed all your posts about this painting. The pink looks lovely with the olive and grey. The new additions give the wardrobe a lot more options. I am always surprised (although I shouldn’t be) how a few new items can make so many more outfits.
I wasn’t so sure about this one; perhaps it is the abundance of florals. But with the addition of the grey solids, and for myself swap out some of the florals for stripes or geometric patterns is really is pretty and practical!
I love your blog, and look forward to new wardrobes and stories being built in the new year!
Hi Janice, this is a very nice wardrobe. The color combination is perfect for me. I just wonder if you could extend it for a colder climate. It’s very cold here from October to May. We need plenty of winter jackets, jumpers and boots. It’s not easy to look elegant.
Can you also add some pieces for the holiday season and special occasions? Even though olive and coral or pink are very nice colors, isn’t not very common to wear these during the holiday season.
Many thanks and Happy New Year!
Lovely wardrobe!
Janice, I just saw this wardrobe for the first time that I remember. It is one of my absolute favorites!! The coral pink is my color!! I would wear it for Christmas with winter white skirt and long wool coat!! Just lovely choices!! Love your outfit combinations although the pants would be skirts in my world!! Then you go off into grey!! How wonderful!! Have a blessed Christmas Eve 2021!!