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Home » Wardrobe of the Week: March 12 – 18 2023

Wardrobe of the Week: March 12 – 18 2023

March 18, 2023

The weeks go by…

Every day so far in March, I’ve worn the same black long-sleeved wool tee shirt. It’s sort of a miracle the way it does NOT smell bad. It’s hard to explain unless you actually wear one yourself, I guess… But these things that I’m learning about wool clothing are going to change the way I dress – less, better, and less laundry!

love
Janice

crystal earrings – APM Monaco; black & gold earrings – Julie Vos; pearl earrings – Majorica; gold earrings – Julie Vos; pearl necklace – Eileen Fisher; shamrock earrings – GlenCara; black cashmere sweatshirt – Quince; blazer – 4; yak sweater – Oliver Charles; pink scarf – Dior; pink floral scarf – ImageDiary; brown cardigan – Lands’ End; black SeaCell sweater – Oliver Charles; rugby jersey – Canterbury; black print scarf – P&J Studio Accessories; black & grey scarf – Paul Stuart; black wool tee – Wool&; skirted leggings – Eileen Fisher; grey flannel pants – 4; black ponte pants – Eileen Fisher; jeans – L.L.Bean; patent loafers – Thierry Rabotin; crystal trim loafers – Birdie; moccasins – Minnetonka

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03.19.23 8 Comments

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  1. Vicki from NZ says

    March 19, 2023 at 5:55 am

    St Patrick’s day, AND top of the six nations table! What a week for you, Janice 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice says

      March 19, 2023 at 10:52 am

      It is sort of amazing; I remember when Ireland was NOT a contender! But we love them no matter what, right? You should know about being #1; the World Cup should be fascinating…
      hugs,
      Janice

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  2. Sheila says

    March 19, 2023 at 6:15 am

    I have the Tree of Life scarf and find it incredibly versatile. I notice you’ve mostly worn the tshirt with another layer. Yes, I realize it’s still winter and cold. I’m just thinking that would keep it from getting too boring if you’re wearing different tops to keep it interesting. The different scarves also keep it from being “the same old thing”. How does this compare to wearing the same dress?

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  3. Kim says

    March 19, 2023 at 10:46 am

    “less, better, and less laundry!”

    I think this is my new motto. I’ve been thinking about that article, still, and what it might mean for me. Early days yet as I am person who is quite deliberate about any change.

    I’m very interested and eagerly awaiting a post on what you’re learning from the ‘one per x’ experiments.

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  4. Rhonda S. says

    March 20, 2023 at 3:24 am

    Hi Janice, I lurk here much of the time. I have been thrown one of those curveballs of life…and find that I have a wedding celebration (the marriage happened during lockdown) in early May, which in Seattle is a bit more like March. I’m plumpish pear of 5’2″ and normally wear black (& tan, olive). It’s a full weekend–pub night Friday, reception Saturday and good bye brunch (for out-of-towners) Sunday. Covid has changed lots of traditions…

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  5. Chris in Indy says

    March 21, 2023 at 6:01 am

    Hi, Janice – I LOVE my wool tees and wear them all year. Yes, short sleeve merino tees even in the heat and humidity of Indiana summers are the best. The lack of stink (what wizardry is this???) is amazing. I’ve stockpiled a few more than you, but they are an essential, especially during travel where I may wear one shirt over several days. Mine are from Woolx, but the end game is the same. For those who are unfamiliar: they launder beautifully, and although a bit pricey, I’m on year 3 with several of mine.

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  6. Catherine says

    April 12, 2023 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Janice – long-time lurker, first-time commenter!
    I’ve been browsing through your comprehensive “Start from Scratch” series on building a capsule wardrobe and finding it very useful, thank you. I’m pulling together what I already have in my wardrobe, and plugging a few gaps here and there.
    Have to agree that wool is some kind of miracle material! I’ve stockpiled a few merino tops over winter, snapping them up second-hand online. The ones from Gap have (so far!) washed well on a 30-minute, 30-degree slow-spin cycle followed by a slow 10-minute spin-and-drain. Okay, they’re not the most stylish, but I’m wearing them mostly as baselayers under other tops and jumpers.
    I bought them for warmth in winter, but I can see myself wearing them all-year-round.
    Love your blog, by the way!

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    • Janice says

      April 12, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      Dear Catherine,
      I understand that there is a robust Wool& group on Facebook in which they (among other things) sell each other wool garments that don’t work out for them. A dear friend of mine has snapped up some really good deals through them. And I agree about wool; I’m wearing wool leggings right now under a cotton dress, and they’re absurdly comfortable. WOOL! IN WARM WEATHER!
      Well, it’s what the sheep wear…
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply

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