Not chic! I think I need to order Fiona Ferris’ book How to be Chic in Winter!

I don’t have a lot to show you from the past week (the above photo will justify that!) but I am happy to link up with Kellyann and Jill for Fashion Files!

So, closet goals right now are to wear my winter things that are non-Christmas colors that I haven’t worn yet. I have some royal blue, wine/burgundy, cream, and lots and lots of black. Another goal is to wear jeans and sweaters. I need to wear jeans that button and zip for accountability. I want to wear my Halaras everyday but as they are pull on, they might not keep it real. Maybe I will buy another pair of straight leg?

I love looking ahead to spring! I think spring is my favorite shopping season. I also like fall, but those bright colors after winter really have my heart!

One day I looked up some fashion trends and here is what I found and my thoughts…

2025 Fashion Trends

peep toe shoes – These look very retro to me and I’m just not sure. I guess you would only have to polish your big toe and your second toe.

no purses – Who are we kidding? As I enter menopause, I need more stuff, not less. I need a tweezer because of all my new facial hair (each day I find a new one!), dental floss as my teeth are getting closer together (?), eye drops for my dry eye, multiple pairs of glasses, a roller stick for a hot flash, gum, mints, bandaids (life is hard), and so much more!

sporty style – rugby tops – I would be open to trying this

statement collars – When you have a larger chest I’m not sure you need to make a lot of statements

loafers – I like my one pair of driving mocs/loafers, but I am not sure I will go in too hard on this

ruffles – in small doses

polka dots – would like to add a polka dot blouse perhaps

What do you think of these trends?

To go back to school Monday, I wore my black flare leggings, my short black boots (later changed into sneakers), Sweater Weather sweater, and black vest:

Tuesday I wore Halaras, Koolaburra Uggs, white button down, and star sweater:

Is it my head or this hat?

Looking to spring…

These caught my eye in a big way! I just plan to collect fotos right now.

And, this gave me some hope:

What about you?

What have you been wearing?

Amy

21 thoughts on “Fashion Files”

  3. I love your Tuesday outfit! Those halaras look so good on you and the cardigan is fun! Such a good look.

    I have been thinking about the spring trends too – I will always have a purse. Gosh, I would be lost without one!

    Thanks a bunch for linking up with us!

    xo,

    Kellyann

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  5. Other than loafers; which I used to love (and can’t find a pair I love lately!) I’m not big on any of these trends. Though I don’t mind a bit of ruffle and polka-dots can be cute but they’re not normally a pattern I’m drawn to. I really like Tuesday’s outfit and looking at Monday’s outfit I’m wondering what sweaters I have that I can pair with my vest… most of my sweaters are very, very thick.

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  6. I’m not a fan of any of those trends!

    I remember being in middle school during one of the rugby top trends…they were so box and unflattering. I can’t unsee it.

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  7. I love that sweater weather sweater (that’s hard to say and type!). I don’t know about those 2025 trends…no ruffles for me, and I don’t know that I could do a statement collar with my big hair. I love the sneakers! I’m looking at tennis shoes now; I got some great recs from my friend (who is also my chiropractor) yesterday.

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  9. I do like peep toe shoes in spring and summer and I love ruffles if they are placed properly- I am not a fan of the puffy sleeve look- makes me look like a football player but I love ruffles on the front of a top

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  10. The no purse trend?!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Who started that one?! Even my husband needs a purse (murse). For awhile he was carrying a banker pouch to put his wallet, phone, keys and small swiss army knife. He quit carrying it and now he just misplaces everything 😂

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  11. Loved your comment about only have to paint 2 toenails with the peep toe shoe, ha!! And the no purse trend is ridiculous. You’re so right, a 20 year old obviously came up with this idea….as a 55 year old, I need alllll the stuff. 🙂

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  13. I loooove peep toe sandals, especially a (relatively) high wedge. Small polka dots yes, ruffles no – I am small framed and whenever I wear ruffles I look like a crazy old babylady 😉 I’ve tried, because I wear dresses exclusively all summer and there were so many cute ruffled ones last year!Almost my entire wardrobe is black and white, with some gray/green/navy thrown in. I love your star sweater and those black pants. My goal this year is add in some more tailored pants and fight the urge to wear stretchy pants every day!

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  16. I saw that same article on fashion trends and thought, “Nope, nope, nope!” The idea of not carrying a purse makes my eyes itch. I’m not a big fan of open toe shoes unless we’re talking sandals! And, the statement collars may end up wearing me more than me wearing them. I am still considering the Halaras even knowing I’d have to hem them. Are they holding up? Do you recommend them?

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