I’ve loved fashion, for a long time. I can remember being one of the first people in my middle school to ever wear skinny jeans. I had collections of fun screened tees, after that it scarves… I flitted from earth tones to neons. From AnnaSophia Robb to Demi to the next instagram style Idol. And through all of that, I’ve struggled with my fashion or styles not being as comfortable or functional as I needed them to be. If I’m comfortable and functional, I often don’t love my look. Or I feel great and look fab, but it’s not comfortable and I can’t bend down or lift my arms too high.
Two years ago in January I started using the Cladwell app to better plan my outfits and to start curating my closet better. I did really well in the beginning. After my dad passed it got harder again… it fell from the top of my list. But I miss it and I need it.
I’m a student, I work with kids, I cook, clean, and live everyday life. I feel like I can’t be the only person out there who struggles with wanting to have a better style but who just can’t seem to make it match their lifestyle. If you’re out there, hit me up.
I’m going to also make an effort to shop ethically, locally, and secondhand where possible. It’s important to me that my closet reflect my values. This time around I want to do a better job of learning about style, the history, the classics, and the tricks.
To start, I’ve taken a few steps… I’ve started working through more of Cladwell’s online content to better prepare myself for the closest pair down and to gather a few pieces that might be staples in my closet. I’ve also started Tan France’s Masterclass on style, he’s one of my favorites, an all around good human, but also I think, a master of the timeless look. I’m going to crack open the Curated Closet book again… and from there, we will see where we end up.
Because I never really got it to where it should be, it’s in need of lots of work. But I’m excited to get a start on it again. And I thought, for the sake of my own process and perhaps for the enjoyment of one or two of you, I’d share along away.
Coffee & Conundrums 