November 5, 2024
If you’re in the US, I’m assuming that you have already voted, or have a plan to vote today…
A Big Small Change
Our heroine’s been living in a blue and white wardrobe, inspired by her love of this painting:
She has a wardrobe full of lovely tops – solids, prints, almost all of the basics, and a nice bunch of accent and statement things:
Maybe she could use another dress? Or not – she has skirts, and the world just isn’t as dressed up as it used to be…
She loves her scarves and jewelry, and who wouldn’t?
She also feels pretty good about her shoes and bags:
But she’s been thinking for quite a long time about denim. Not a TON of denim, but maybe a pair of jeans? And a chambray shirt…
She realizes that she doesn’t have a long-sleeved navy tee shirt, and heaven knows that it would be useful. And a navy velvet top is just not to be resisted. Winter fun earrings, a really lovely brooch, and a scarf that she loves…
I have an Otto & Spike scarf that I love, too!
And she takes the plunge!
Snowflake earrings – Betsey Johnson; velvet top – Boden; scarf – Otto & Spike; navy tee – Lands’ End; chambray shirt – L.L.Bean; brooch – Coach; jeans – L.L.Bean
For most of us, denim is no plunge at all, but I have friends for whom a skirt or dress would be a radical wardrobe shift, another who NEVER wear blue (seriously!), and yet another who doesn’t wear black.
Really, there’s every possible wardrobe out there, somewhere!
Here’s what our heroine is picturing for her new November outfits:
With the addition of denim, I could easily live in this wardrobe. Although I haven’t worn navy since the 80s, I find it appealing…
love,
Janice
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This is a fantastic capsule. Who doesn’t love blue in every shade? I tend to use blue as my baseline color, saving black for my city excursions to visit my adult children in Boston and Washington, DC. That being said, I do love to jeuje my navy basics up with some pink, burgundy or teal. All three add a tremendous punch with any shade of blue. However, this all blue extravaganza gives so much food for thoughts.
That being said, many of us are still dresses wearers. Even though I live on the Maine coast, I love to wear dresses, not even for dressy occasions. I will wear them with tights, boots and chunky sweaters all cool weather season and as the basis for my wardrobe all summer. Dresses don’t have to be overly dressy….they can just pack a bit of a feminine punch. A denim shirtdress would work wonders in this capsule. My own is from Ralph Lauren, but you can easily find them in a variety of stores. Additionally, this cute navy shift dress from LL Bean could easily be dressed up or down and is super comfortable. You don’t need to go to the Opera to wear a dress. It can just be an every day staple too! Just my own very humble opinion….
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/129309?page=womens-heritage-mariner-dress-womens-regular&bc=12-27-506213&feat=506213-GN3&csp=f&attrValue_0=1&pos=13