May 5, 2025
Finally, we get to the final painting in our series of six! I particularly love this painting, and this wardrobe. Three neutrals with one accent color is an unusual balance, but it’s classic, and uncomplicated.
This heroine’s wardrobe is pretty classic, but she has some really wonderful accessories that make a LOT of difference. Here again is a wardrobe that would see you through a world-wide travel extravaganza:
Our heroine was thinking, as she started her shopping, that she could use something kind of dressy – not strapless sequins, but something that would work for meetings, and that included a skirt that might be handy for outdoor weddings or garden parties…
Necklace – Farra; earrings – Smilla Brav; linen blazer – Eileen Fisher; ecru tee – Mango; brown tee – GAP Factory; skirt – Eileen Fisher; amber gold sandals – Sam Edelman
Her 24-piece wardrobe, with the addition of her new pieces, looks very much like it did before, only larger and more complete. To me, this feels like real shopping success – you’re still you, but you find it easier to get dressed!
And her accessories are gorgeous! I’ve got to help her find another scarf… and maybe a lighter handbag for warm weather?
Her Weekly Timeless Wardrobe is progressing better than probably any other heroine in this series. Of course, this has NOT been a focus for any of the wardrobe additions, so success here is more accidental than deliberate:
How will our heroine wear her new clothes? Lots of pretty and interesting ways!
I know – all of these wardrobes could tempt me! But this one really appeals; maybe it’s the predominance of neutrals? Or the accent color that would look really good on me? hmm…
love,
Janice
the earlier posts about this specific wardrobe can be found here: Christmas Day Preview, January additions, February additions. March additions, April additions
p.s. Ten years ago, the green handbag person decided to ALSO buy a green Hermes scarf!
This is my closet.
After photographing my outfits every day for half a year, I mostly wear blue and brown. I have jackets and coats in those colors.
Maybe this heroine will find a blue skirt and some shoes.
I’m so excited to see how this capsule is growing.
Have a great week, everyone.
This is the kind of smart/casual wardrobe that I would like. I have an ivory linen jacket which is a go-to second layer in summer. It adds that bit of dressiness to an outfit that a cardigan or jumper doesn’t. I would like to see a patterned top, blouse or shirt that brings her colours together. I still feel that the green dress is “wrong”. I envisage this heroine wearing a shirtwaister style dress. I’d add a few pieces of jade green or sea glass jewellery. A lighter bag and lighter shoes would be good additions.
I love this!
The older I get, the more I’m really digging brown as a base color. I don’t have a lot of it, but what I do have I truly love. For most of my life, I have been drawn to preppy brights—think Lilly Pulitzer, but on a year ’round basis. As I look ahead to starting my next decade in December, I’m far more drawn to browns, chestnuts and camels. While I don’t think my love of pink will ever vanish, I can see replacing worn out pieces with similar ones in toned down, earthy shades.The changes will not be overnight…but as I contemplate purchases to come.
Who knew? I was sure I was going to be one of those older ladies wearing a pink and green dress at my own funeral.