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How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 15: A Versatile Dress and an Accent Cardigan

July 11, 2014  

Many of you have pointed out that we really need something dressy in the capsule wardrobe that can be worn in warmer weather, and many of you have asked specifically for a dress, so that's what we're doing today!  These dresses are paired with accent cardigans, which dramatically pull together all sorts of looks... Very neutral, comfortable sandals will be wardrobe workhorses - make sure that they're appropriate for more than just one dressy occasion...Can you see  turquoise jewelry here?  And this dress with the simple beige cardigan and gold necklace would be lovely.

If you're not mad for sleeveless, just look for a dress with an elbow or bracelet sleeve.

No, this dress and ... View the Post

07.11.14 15 Comments

Tags: cardigans, dresses, shoes, Starting from Scratch

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 10: A Casual Jacket, Top and Shoes

July 3, 2014   So after we've prepared ourselves for those unavoidable formal occasions that crop up, let's have a bit more fun and pick up a few things for our capsule wardrobe to make us more "casual-worthy". First off - a jacket. This could be a hooded sweatshirt (one of my favorites), a denim jacket, leather jacket, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Add in a relaxed top, and a pair of casual shoes (maybe in one of your accent colors?) and you've got a LOT more options...

 

 

 

Navy and tan jacket – Madewell, canvas shoes – Wanted, floral tee – MSGM

 

 

  love, Janice  

  ... View the Post

07.03.14 6 Comments

Tags: beige, black, brown, camel, grey, navy, shoes, Starting from Scratch

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 2: Shoes

June 19, 2014

Now that you're in the process of having your new and wonderful trousers altered to fit perfectly, it's the ideal time to make sure that you have the right shoes in our capsule wardrobe.

Let me vent. If you're one of those people who has a stack of shoes under their desk at work, or piled into a file cabinet drawer, it's about time to stop that. Trust me, the CEO does NOT keep a wardrobe of cheap shoes in their office. In fact, I'm willing to wager that absolutely nobody on the executive committee keeps an assortment of footwear under their desk. If we're in an office environment, let's measure up to the highest standards we can manage.

Whew! thanks for letting me get that off my chest...

Now, choosing excellent ... View the Post

06.19.14 40 Comments

Tags: black, brown, shoes, Starting from Scratch

Neutral Accessories: Shoes Part 2

May 16, 2014   This is the second half of the Neutral Accessories: Shoes post that I started yesterday.   Although I'm trying to show all of the 14 neutral colors that I've included in my Combination of 3 Neutrals document,  I chose put both of the shades of grey together.  Similarly, I've put natural and khaki together... In both of these cases, the number of items available are so small that it didn't make sense to break them into separate listings!    

 

love,

Janice   Looking Back:

  2012 - one of my favorite paintings of all time - I got to Start with Art: Monet Water Lilies.   2013 - Sometimes I need to be reminded of my Project ... View the Post

05.16.14 8 Comments

Tags: beige, boots, brown, grey, navy, shoes, tan, taupe

Neutral Accessories: Shoes Part 1

May 15, 2014  

One of the keys to putting together a truly effortless wardrobe is to assemble the minimum necessary clothes and accessories, so that getting dressed is a nearly foolproof exercise.Once you've made it through the most difficult step -  deciding what your basic neutral is going to be -  you just gradually stock up on basics and move forward...

The most important accessory?

Neutral Shoes

You've got to have shoes.  Not a ton of them, and not with insane stupid heels, but a few good timeless styles that can take you almost anywhere.

For my world, I narrowed down all of the world's available footwear to six pairs:  a pair of flats, a pair of pumps, some loafers, a pair of sandals, some ... View the Post

05.15.14 8 Comments

Tags: black, blue, burgundy, camel, olive, shoes

What Shoes Can I Wear with Navy Clothes?

April 25, 2014   It's a question that comes up often - what are the best shoes to wear with navy clothes?   Well, men have, for generations, worn black shoes.  Nobody would expect them to wear anything different; navy shoes worn with a navy suit would be inappropriate for most men in most business settings.  I've never felt that there was anything wrong with women doing exactly the same thing...   Or you can thrown yourself into the project of finding navy shoes that work with your clothes.  Generally speaking, I think this means looking for about the darkest navy you can find that doesn't look like black.  But then you've got to make sure that you keep your shoes together and that they don't migrate ... View the Post

04.25.14 20 Comments

Tags: jewelry, navy, shoes

The Vivienne Files FAQ: Are Accessories Necessary?

March 4, 2014   Do you have to buy and wear accessories?  Absolutely not - except most of us will have to wear shoes... But I very strongly feel that just a few well-chosen accessories can make a world of difference in how the simplest of garments come together into ensembles.   If you're not comfortable wearing scarves, find a way to just throw one around your neck one day and then do your utmost to ignore it for as long as possible.  Make sure your first scarf isn't anything floaty or filmy that's going to blow up into your face at the first opportunity.  Maybe something quite small, tied up and out of the way so that you won't even really see it...   Jewelry is also pretty useful - earrings especially ... View the Post

03.04.14 17 Comments

Tags: accessories, jewelry, shoes, silk scarf

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Shoes

October 7, 2013  

Lots of people have been interested in where I purchased my various Project 333 items, and what designers or brands were represented.  So I'm going to break down the whole show, by category, and review what I have.  Better yet, since so much of my stuff is no longer available, I'm going to source out reasonable facsimiles or replacements.Starting with shoes:  I have 2 pair of loafers included in this assortment, and 2 pair of oxfords.  If I were starting from scratch, I'd probably only get one pair of each.  But here are the autumn shoes, shown in order of absolute criticalness in my life.

 

My loafers are from Stuart Weitzman, the tall boots are from Eddie Bauer, the athletic ... View the Post

10.07.13 27 Comments

Tags: black, Project 333, shoes

Chic Sightings: A Simple Black Dress, a Cardigan, and SNAZZY shoes

October 2, 2013

 

Cardigan – Chinti and Parker,  Grey pumps – Everybody,  teal cardigan – House of Fraser, teal-trimmed pumps – Carolinna Espinosa    

Black & brown pumps – Softspots, brown cardigan – Paul & Joe Sister, camel cardigan – Burberry,  Camel and black pumps – Enzo Angiolini  

Grey cardigan – Massimo Alba, Floral slingback – J. Renee,  maroon cardigan – Sonia Rykiel, pumps – Marvin K.  

Dress – Stefanel   ... View the Post

10.02.13 9 Comments

Tags: black, cardigans, Chic sighting, dresses, shoes

Chic Sightings: Red Shoes (and Belts)

August 8, 2013  

 One very striking dress, and one utterly simple and classic dress:  

  A great printed tee shirt with exquisitely well-matched shorts, and very fun zippy red moccasins. And a shirt covered with tiny red hearts, accented with red leather accessories, and white capris.  

  All shirts have sleeves rolled up, this time of year...  

love,

Janice ... View the Post

08.08.13 18 Comments

Tags: Chic sighting, red, shoes

Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: the accessories

I'm not going to share with you what I wore last week, because with the exception of two days in the office, I wore flannel pajamas.  Constantly.  For five days, while I recovered from a stomach virus of Olympic strength.  Instead, I've aggregated all of the accessories that I wore during January, for our consideration.Bear in mind that the REAL Project 333 starts with 33 items of clothing AND ACCESSORIES for three months, and that there are lots of people making that work beautifully.  I'm currently doing the sissies version of 333, which has 33 items of clothing and unlimited accessories.  

First up are my shoes - only seven pair, including two pair (the black & white, and the gold) which many people ... View the Post

02.04.13 16 Comments

Tags: accessories, jewelry, Project 333, shoes, silk scarf

Variations on a dress: brown, with sleeves

Brown dress – La Garconne, bracelet – Folli Follie, silk scarf – Hermès, flats – Mia, earrings – Andrea Mader, tote bag – Modalu, orange wedges – J. Crew  

Brown dress – La Garconne, knot earrings – Anna Beck, woven bag – Kate Spade, gold woven ballet flats – Dorothy Perkins, necklace – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, clutch bag – Miller & Jeeves, turquoise flats - Forzieri      

Brown dress – La Garconne, earrings – LK Designs, scarf – Modcloth, coral flats – Fashion Union, yellow hoop earrings – Kate Spade, yellow bag – Dooney & Bourke, yellow flats – Avec Moderation  

Brown dress – La Garconne, earrings – Annette Ferdinandsen, brown ballet flats – Fitzwell, scarves – Etro, ... View the Post

06.30.12 14 Comments

Tags: accessories, brown, dresses, jewelry, shoes, work wear
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