Thursday, April 24, 2025
It’s Thursday and link up day with Kellyann and Jill.
I know you all think I am good at purging and getting rid of clothing that no longer serves me, but I am struggling with my printed pants, my skirts (most of which have print), and my dresses. I am feeling a pull to more neutrals, simpler patterns, and I just feel like many of these items are dated and look dated.
One pair of pants that I probably will keep is these…
I love this print; they are very old from Loft and someone was returning them and I was eavesdropping and I swooned when I saw the pattern and asked the sales clerk if I could try them on. I am wearing my solid black Target blouse. I don’t love the fit or the fabric, but it will do until I can find a replacement. If it’s a school outfit, I am wearing sneakers. You can have a good day or a bad day as a teacher and it’s a lot about the shoes.
This looks frumpy – I think the jeans are looking too big – my normal Halaras. They are a little too long and just a little too big all over and that ups the frump factor. I wore my Aerie yellow stripe and sneakers and my Spain purse. This is what I wore to play tour guide with my Spanish visitors. My shirt is doing something very weird in the photo, too. So, I was comfortable, but when I look at the photos from that day I think I should have done a more fitted piece with the other piece – not too voluminous pieces. Oh well.
I decided to keep the cork! Keep the cork! They are surprisingly comfortable with the platform, they are different than anything I have, and I have recently been reminded for the need of neutral shoes by Susie Wright – my new Instagram stylist follow.
I wore this to go see Macbeth last Saturday night. My light Halaras fit much better than the medium denim from above and I wore them with my new Dr. Scholl’s sandals. I have on an old favorite boutique blouse – Entro is the brand – and sadly, I saw the little pin prick holes in the hem of the blouse so I think it’s time to say bye-bye. I love Entro and Umgee for blouses and dresses. Where do those little holes come from? Is it the button on jeans? Is it the dryer?
Susie Wright says to try not to wash your jeans. I feel like I have to wash mine every other wear and maybe she is talking about the more standard denim because this is a lighter material.
Keeping it real – this is what I wore during the day for spray tan and errands. I try to keep it all black. I broke out one of my gauzy tops. I also love this skort – I wouldn’t really wear these two pieces together normally.
For school one day this week I wore my cream Old Navy blouse new this season and my light blue gauzy pants. I look like a rectangle. Oh well.
So, this week was not a very fashionable week for me. Am I tired? Yes! I don’t know.
I’m starting to feel like my spring/summer shoe wardrobe is coming together and plan to do a post soon. I am also feeling like my clothes are coming together, but obviously not in these outfit photos. I have ordered a couple of things but nothing too crazy.
What looks dated to you this season?
What looks fresh and updated?
What are you enjoying?
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
I found that I really don’t much for this in-between time; I have TONS of shorts and sleeveless top but not many short sleeve tops at all. I’m still mostly wearing long sleeve blouses with pants but I definitely feel like I’m struggling with pulling cute outfits together.
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Maybe this is what is going on with me. This in between season is difficult.
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I am so glad you decided to keep the cork! I love them! The Camera shoe is a great style and they really are so comfortable.
I feel the same way about prints and patterns, I’ve become picky about them. I think the purging and paying attention has really taught me so much about what I like long term.
The little holes in the hem of tops – UGH – I think it comes from the button on my pants and jeans. Drives me nuts!
xo,
Kellyann
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They look so cool! I think one strap is a little too wide and one strap is a little too snug, but not to keep me from wearing them.
Totally – I have become that way, too.
I can’t even remember the last time I wore jeans with the button to make the holes!
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I LOVE your Macbeth outfit! For a girl who has so many jeans, I struggle with mine- they are either skinny jeans or baggier with no real in between that I would wear with a nice top and sandals in the spring or summer if that makes sense. That’s a pair of jeans I need to find.
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That was my fave, but I can’t keep the blouse because of the holes, can I?
Ok, that is your homework – light, lightweight denim for that purpose. Are you open to trying Halara?
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I missed that there are the little holes. Love the outfit but see why you would get rid of it and you’re good at getting rid of clothes that don’t serve you. I’m open to trying halaras for sure. Need to look into it
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You need to order short length. I say go for it! They are between $39-49.
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Are returns easy?
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I haven’t tried. The large short fits me the best. They are pull on so fit many sizes.
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I really like that last outfit! I am definitely wanting some neutrals for summer. I saved a bunch of pictures from Pinterest with caramel toned skirts and shorts and bags. Hoping to thrift some but pay end up buying some pieces retail if I don’t find anything in the next month and a half. I wash my jeans every 3 wears or so unless I know I really sweated in them.
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You look so cute in all of them! I love some of the hippy flowy looks!
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you look so cute in all of the styles. I love the hippy flowy look so much
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Love those shoes and I need to look up this girl on Instagram. Remind me soon to do that :)!
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I’ve gotten a bit tired of flat slides and the 2 strap sandals that I have from Target. I am loving sandals with more straps and ties – a boho look. The tiny holes in shirts drive me insane!! I have that issue mostly with tees. I even bought a soft cover for my seatbelt to see if that would help. However, over time they still get holes!! 😬
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I like your light colored flare jeans. I think those are great for spring and summer. I have a light colored pair of capri straight leg jeans that I got on clearance from a boutique in town at the end of summer and love them. I’m no fashionista but I think your outfits in the post all look good?
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I honestly can’t comment on prints because almost my entire closet is prints! I’m just not a neutral girl. But, I see the draw. I think they wash me out. I’m finding too big jeans do change the entire look. I’m at a point where one size is too small and the other too big. I love those sandals, but I wonder if that one band would hit where I have screws and would just keep sending little nerve sparks up my leg. Honestly, I think you always look put together and stylish. I have no idea these days what looks dated and what doesn’t! It changes too fast.
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I love the black blouse with your black skirt! And the neutral flip-flops are perfect with that. I am going to try and get my closet organized today. Not my favorite thing to do but a necessity. Have a great weekend!
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