Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
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 ... View the Post
March 17, 2023
This is pretty cheerful! And I always sense a feeling of the Eiffel Tower when I look at this...
So I have FOUR heroines that I'm thinking of, right now... Each of them is going to start the spring with an 8-piece core of beige - lots of linen!
And then each will channel her favorite painting to choose 8 accent garments... What colors might be chosen from our first painting?
First, let's look at what our heroines are each going to use as their wardrobe base...
Frankly, if you want a handful of linen garments for this summer (and then next 10 summers, to be honest; linen lasts a long time!), now is a good time to start looking...
I'm not going to show you the various outfits possible ... View the Post
March 15, 2023
Beware the Ides of March...
Or maybe not! Maybe the Ides of March bring flowers to you...
This palette is particularly good for someone who wants variety in their wardrobe - it would be possible to find maybe 10 accent colors in this painting!
Our heroine starts with beige; you can do a lot and go a long way with a simple beige outfit!
Next, she indulges in olive green...
Before she forgets, she tosses in her favorite blue spring sweater, and a pair of jeans in a very light beige...
She wants shorts! So it makes sense to stock up on olive - some accessories will be useful...
Now let's get to those accent colors! A beautiful cotton sweater in a delicious shade of purple? Don't ... View the Post
March 12, 2023
We expected, but did not experience, TWO snowstorms this week...
I'm reading a report on the environmental impact of fashion on climate change:
Unfit, Unfair, Unfashionable
It's a somewhat challenging technical slog, but sobering; they recommend 85 garments (including shoes) in a wardrobe for a 4-season climate.
More on this to come, I'm sure!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
March 5, 2023
Another wonderful week! Some time running around the city alone, including taking myself out to lunch... I don't mind dining alone - do you?
love,
Janice ... View the Post
February 26, 2023
We were out and about a bit this week - I don't have a lot of opportunities to dress up!
The only really "snazzy" outfit that I wore was the following, which I wore for a lengthy test to determine that I am NOT allergic to aspirin! My arthritis is grateful...
I've been asked about my 4 Objects blazer - WELL...
This is a detail of the fabric, and of one of the lovely front welt pockets...
When I first unpacked my blazer, the first thing that I noticed is that the garment is three-dimensional! It doesn't just lay flat when you put it down - the armholes have dimension, as does the collar!
And this is the inside front breast pocket, which was turned out like this when my blazer ... View the Post
February 19, 2023
We had a quiet week, with 1 appointment out of the apartment. Snow on Thursday meant that we all stayed tucked up for a couple of days...
I made a deliberate effort to wear the same general look, and the same pants. More and more I find that I'm VERY comfortable wearing the same small assortment of clothing.
Life is complicated enough, without wardrobe angst!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
February 13, 2023
This week, I wore the same grey yak wool sweater every day - even on the day when I didn't put on "real" clothes! I pulled my sweater on over my pajamas and wore it rather than my robe, which felt too cumbersome...
I have to share with you the fabric shaver that I've found that doesn't get all tangled and stalled every 5 minutes - it's rechargeable with a UBS cord, and it's VERY reliable...
love,
Janice ... View the Post
February 5, 2023
Yes, I'm wearing a lot of the same clothes over and over - and part of the reason is the way our apartment is furnished!
In our main room, we have THREE dining tables! Our table is behind the sofa, with the leaves dropped, and with candles and a lamp on it - it serves well as a "sofa table."
The second, which belonged to my mother-in-law, has the leaves dropped, it's pushed up against a wall, and our (ridiculously huge) collection of alcohol is on it. The pandemic lead to a cocktail challenge with one of our friends...
The third table is my mother's - it's the one at which we eat our meals!
All of this is to indicate just how FULL our apartment is. Which, for me, translates into a closet that is only maybe ... View the Post
January 30, 2023
Just to refresh our memories after the weekend, our current heroine is working on a Project 333 wardrobe based upon this painting and color palette:
Her plan is to include 16 garments and 17 accessories in her 3 month plan; the clothing that she's chosen is here:
She's going to be logical about this, and work her way through an assortment of outfits, making certain that she includes the appropriate accessories for each...
Finding both earrings AND a scarf in her favorite dusty green is a small victory, I'd say!
She's going to slightly dress up with her vest - a stunning pearl brooch, and some pretty loafers will do the trick:
Something warm and casual is always useful!
Her favorite ... View the Post
January 29, 2023
A pretty normal winter week for us - it did finally snow!
I've noticed that if I keep track of what I wear, as I have been doing since the first of September, it becomes clear exactly what clothes are my favorites.
This, I suspect, means that I should be able to figure out what I have but don't need, right?
love,
Janice ... View the Post
January 22, 2023
Now that I'm FINALLY getting physical therapy for my bad knee, I'm spending at least a couple of days a week in gym clothes...
I LOVE gym clothes...
And yes, I'm in a very "Julie Vos" mode for jewelry right now. Her earrings sit just right on my ears, and are so comfortable I've been known to forget I'm wearing them until I get into bed!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
