Neutrals

Not a lot to say today. It is actually kind of a busy Sunday. I decided that they are far from a "day of rest" with lots of obligatory things I have got to do, most all of which I enjoy though so it isn't too bad. Being with my Young Women is definitely the really good part that keeps my day busy :)

{Shirt: gift from mama, skirt: thrifted, belt: thrifted, tights: Walmart, tall socks: Walmart, shoes: Ross}

I really like this outfit. I don't know what it is, but it seems every time I just throw an outfit together quickly I like it much more than the outfits I sit and think, and think, and think about. This blog didn't start that bad habit, though. I have always had a bad habit of changing my outfit at least 3 times before I decide I like it, which is probably also directly results in my second bad habit: a pile of clothes in our room. That one is Matt's least favorite because he loves things neat and tidy. My weaknesses are his strengths which make us perfect for each other :)

Well, I am off to spend some quality time with my family. Happy Sunday ya'll. 

More Old Navy...

A Visit From The 5th Grade

Ok, don't laugh when I tell you this because it will show you just how much of a pack-rat I am, but in my search through my closet I found this denim shirt that I have had since 5th grade. In fact, I would dare say that I have not worn it since then. And this is part of the reason that I started this challenge :) To stop buying new clothes and just figure out how to wear the ones that I have....since 5th grade. (I am just still a little shocked at my inability to throw anything out.)

So, denim has become the new in thing, but just because denim is in didn't mean this shirt was:

Ok, first let me tell you all the reasons I was not wearing this shirt:

1.  It reminds me of an 80's farmer.

2.  It is too short, and the sides go up really high so it just adds to the lack of length.

3.  Not very flattering :)


So what to do with this shirt? First I needed to tackle the length. I needed to find a way to wear it so that it was not an issue. The best way? A high-waisted skirt. No plaid because that would add to the farmer problem, but something feminine because denim isn't the most feminine fabric on the planet. Also, a high-waisted skirt would help with the "not flattering" part because it would bring it in at the waist.

So I added a ruffly high-waisted skirt, a silver sequin belt, a silver bangle bracelet, a multi-chain brown necklace, and some brown bootie shoes and here's what I got.

Not too shabby :) 

I'm going to be honest, I almost gave up on this shirt, but now i'm glad I didn't! It's days like these that I can appreciate being a pack-rat and never being able to let anything go :)