What I Wore

Dressing as a statement, a shield, a seduction. Imogen at Inside Out Style has an informative post in her archives, an interview about style with image consultant Sarah Brummitt. It’s worth a full read. When asked, “What is the secret… Continue Reading →

A little (or a lot) of clothing. I’ve read books, articles and blogs about simplifying one’s wardrobe, minimalism, de-cluttering and “pruning” the closet. And I’ve done quite a bit of this, especially whenever we’ve moved house. It always feels good,… Continue Reading →

The essentials, style edition. It’s great fun reading other writers’ lists (e.g. here and here) of their ten or five essential wardrobe items. I am list-compulsive myself: it keeps that analytical part of my brain quiet so my creative side can wander 😊 . Like most… Continue Reading →

My Spring wish list, pandemic edition. There’s not much shopping happening in my life. We get groceries delivered and we pick up prescriptions at the curb. Somehow the Mall parking lot always looks crowded, but not with my car. I… Continue Reading →

Downsizing your closet? I go through periods, more frequently in pandemic days, where I want to have fewer clothes, and a more “refined” closet. I have learned what I love, and I don’t love shopping as much as I once… Continue Reading →

Pandemic wardrobe: mixing it up. We’re getting comfortable with outfits-on-repeat, yeah? Throughout the pandemic restrictions, I’ve been buying much less, and shopping in person not-at-all. I’m still happy with my small wardrobe (37 hanging items, about 50 total pieces when… Continue Reading →