Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Today’s post is going to be a little different from a typical Wednesday “What I Wore” post. If you want to check out previous What I Wore you can go here, here, here, and here.
I thought this would be fun to write and it was inspired by a co-worker (Hi E!) who didn’t know what to wear to a concert recently. I tried to think of my typical summer activities and what I would ideally wear to each one. I hope this helps you, too.
What should I wear this summer to a…
concert that is indoors? jeans – maybe distressed – and a cute black top – maybe sleeveless with some cool details, clutch purse or crossbody – depending on if you will have a seat. For shoes, wedges if you will be on your feet or a flat sandal would be fine, too, I think.
outdoor concert? a romper (just don’t have to go to the potty too much!), a knit swing dress, a sundress, denim shorts and a knit top, crossbody purse, flat sandals like Birkenstocks or Chaco’s if you are a Chaco type of person.
girls night out? white jeans, floral blouse, clutch purse, wedges
date night? white jeans and a black top or regular jeans and a black top, clutch purse, wedges
farmer’s market? graphic tee and denim shorts with a kimono if it’s not too hot (see my post on graphic tees here), crossbody purse and a reusable tote or a cute straw tote, Birkenstocks. If you have a straw tote, lose the crossbody and put a pouch with your essentials down in the tote.
running errands? cute shorts (Old Navy linen), knit top with details – Universal Thread flutter sleeve from Target?, Birkenstocks, crossbody purse (hands free is so nice – even if just going to the grocery).
back to school open house, church meeting, doctor’s appoitment? White linen pants, sleeveless top or a floral blouse, wedges
Look how few pieces you could actually get by with: (and you could narrow it down further and still have options)
one pair white linen pants
one pair white jeans
one pair normal jeans
one knit swing dress
one sundress
one romper
one pair denim shorts
one pair linen shorts
one graphic tee
one kimono
one crossbody purse
one clutch
cute straw tote for market and beach
one pair of Birkenstocks
one pair of wedges
one pair of cute flat sandals
a few knit tops with cute details
a floral blouse
What do you think? What did I forget? If you are building a wardrobe from scratch this summer due to pregnancy, weight gain or loss, etc. do you think you could use this to create a summer wardrobe?
Shop smarter, not harder. Do not go to the sale rack automatically and buy something just because it’s cheap. (I’ve actually read a blogger who says NEVER shop the sale rack!) Create a plan that fits your lifestyle and not some imaginary lifestyle or some aspirational lifestyle. Actually write down the activities you participate in and what you would like to wear to help you feel comfortable and confident.
Many of these items can be found on sale or at a consignment store, but I do caution you to make sure a sale is really a good fit for you.
Also, have a limited color palette to help guide you. My summer palette is navy, white, black, yellow, orange, pink, floral, and striped more or less.
I wrote about getting dressed with Pinterest recently and that is a big help to me. Simply type in the event and you will be shocked by how many ideas you get. Example: “Girls night out outfit”. Try it!
The reason I write about this is that there is nothing worse than feeling like you can’t attend something because you don’t know what to wear. Maybe worse is getting to an event and not enjoying it because you feel uncomfortable in what you wore. I hope this helps!
Amy
Great advice Amy! Especially about the sale items – getting something because it’s a good price but not a good fit with your lifestyle is the best advice. I’ve gotten better about that over the last few years but it was an expensive lesson to learn.
Great getting dresses ideas too!
Enjoy your Wednesday!
xo,
Kellyann
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I’m still a work in progress, too. I left my consignment store empty handed yesterday. I told my boys I had a duty to check there once a week because you never know!
Have a great day!
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I love all these tips. I’m a notorious clearance rack shopper but if the item is only a good deal but not functional then I shouldn’t be buying it! I’ve learned that lesson the hard way!
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Thank you! Me too!
I would only shop sale racks and end up with pieces that made me feel bad!
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I LOVED reading this post and I loved all of these outfits and where to wear them! That romper especially is SO adorable! ❤
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Thank you so much for your feedback! I felt like the items could be easily found in any store on any budget. I love the look of the romper, too!
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So helpful! I’ve been trying to pare down my closet while packing but it’s so hard to choose what to give away. Curating your wardrobe based on a color palette is such a good idea!
That co-worker of yours sounds pretty cool too 😀
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Thanks! Yes she is! So happy she moved in next door!
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