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Inspired by Last Seen Wearing: Shopping my closet

September 14, 2020 /

Any time I see someone wearing something cute there is that pull of “oh that is so cute, maybe I should get it”. There is also that smart voice in my head saying that I do not need anything else. I shopped well this year and am ready for fall and winter! As we enter fall and approach the end of the year, that means several things for us as far as where money will be spent: a couple of vacations, birthdays, anniversary and also Christmas. Do I need anything in my closet at this point? NO! So my goal is to find inspiration from others and also from myself (thanks for the diary of outfits, Instagram) and shop my closet for the rest of the year. I am trying to make myself accountable by telling you all about my goal so that I will stick to it!

On to today’s look I recreated! Every so often, I will screenshot the picture of an outfit that I know I can copy with things that are hanging in my closet! I actually wore this same jean skirt a month or 2 ago recreating an outfit from Jess at Elegantly Dressed and Stylish. This time, I saw an outfit on Last Seen Wearing stories and decided to screenshot it so I would remember it. I either make a list of outfit ideas I see (and try to write down the source) or I take a screen shot of it so that I can give credit to the person I am inspired by.

Having basics like these (a denim skirt, a white top, a belt) is one’s closet is a door to many outfits possibilities: that white shirt or tee can be paired with virtually anything and so can a denim skirt. I have just recently starting wearing belts more often and really like how they can help define the waist. This particular skirt was thrifty several years ago (maybe 6 years ago) and the tee is a Target tee that was $8.

The belt is from Amazon and I really like the summery touch it gives to this outfit. I have several straw totes to chose from so I ended up selecting this one as it was structured and had handles. I often wear my circle straw bag too in the summer. I like that it has a drawstring closure so that if it falls sideways, things stay in place and don’t fall out. A straw tote give any outfit a summery touch and my favorites are my two I picked up in Europe last summer.

Sandals like these never go out of style. These Madewell sandals may not be trendy but they are a classic and if they are of good quality, they will last quite a few years and will be worn every summer. These are now 2 years old I think and I have them in black too. They are out of stock but any similar straped sandals can work with this outfit. Remember it is all about being inspired to use what you have in your closet to recreate a look.

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