Comments on: Finding a Wardrobe that Works http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html On the Road to Joyful Motherhood Wed, 23 May 2012 13:55:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: How to Get Ready in 30 Minutes a Day — Life As Mom http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-53949 How to Get Ready in 30 Minutes a Day — Life As Mom Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:01:22 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-53949 [...] to find a few colors that you know look good on you. I used to limit it to four colors. I think I’m up to six now (blue, green, black, white, brown, and cranberry), but it’s [...] [...] to find a few colors that you know look good on you. I used to limit it to four colors. I think I’m up to six now (blue, green, black, white, brown, and cranberry), but it’s [...]

]]> By: carisa http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-50445 carisa Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:55:15 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-50445 I love the show "what not to wear". Not only is it entertaining, I learned A LOT about what I should wear. l'm not a natural fashionista either but I figured if I could learn how to cook, I could learn how to shop and dress! It really did help because they dress real regular people. I love the show “what not to wear”. Not only is it entertaining, I learned A LOT about what I should wear. l’m not a natural fashionista either but I figured if I could learn how to cook, I could learn how to shop and dress! It really did help because they dress real regular people.

]]> By: A Giveway from The Vintage Pearl — Life As Mom http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-40964 A Giveway from The Vintage Pearl — Life As Mom Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:50:39 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-40964 [...] wear no makeup. I rarely blow dry my hair. And I have a wardrobe that consists of about five colors. And I’m good with [...] [...] wear no makeup. I rarely blow dry my hair. And I have a wardrobe that consists of about five colors. And I’m good with [...]

]]> By: Jamie http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3380 Jamie Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:24:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3380 I stick with black tops, dresses and bottoms. Black matches black most of the time. That way you can add splashes of color with accesories. Like all black with red patent leather shoes. FUN. I do have some other colored tops and bottoms. Mix those with the alternating black item and you get a slimming effect. Love that. Do it and see how many people ask if you lost a few lbs. It's crazy but it works. I stick with black tops, dresses and bottoms. Black matches black most of the time. That way you can add splashes of color with accesories. Like all black with red patent leather shoes. FUN. I do have some other colored tops and bottoms. Mix those with the alternating black item and you get a slimming effect. Love that. Do it and see how many people ask if you lost a few lbs. It’s crazy but it works.

]]> By: Mommy Kerrie http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3054 Mommy Kerrie Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:22:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3054 glad you asked! once again, i'm with you on this subject!<br/><br/>http://thekerrieshow.blogspot.com/2008/12/denim-jumper-apology.html glad you asked! once again, i’m with you on this subject!

http://thekerrieshow.blogspot.com/2008/12/denim-jumper-apology.html

]]> By: Honey http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3050 Honey Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:38:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3050 One thing I have realized is that having a "big back porch" as my mother calls it (large derie) there are just some trends that I can not do. I like fashion, but have to "just say no" to skinny jeans, extra long or blousy tops, etc....<br/>And I have found that it is easier on the budget to buy some basic, classic pieces in neutral colors and to "do the trends" by adding a splash of color in the form of accesssories. This way your main wardrobe doesn't change very often (cause its expensive) yet you can still look hip because you have on a couple interesting (and less expensive) items. For instance, I might take a pair of flat front khakis and a white top. Then I would add a colored shoe and different colored necklace. One of my favorite outfits is a pair of tan pants, a bright yellow tee and crimson red shoes and red necklace. I know it sounds crazy, but it looks good. Growing up in the 80s, it took me a long time to get comfortable with throwing on a random colored item, but that's the way its done now. In high school your shoes, belt, earrings, headband, bracelet, and purse all had to match-HAD TO. So I think you have to learn to embrace change and not get stuck on what used to be right. Be willing to try new things. And yet as a mom, I don't always have time to keep up with things so when all else fails, I find a cool 24 yr old in the store and ask her, "Is this ok? Do people wear this?" One thing I have realized is that having a “big back porch” as my mother calls it (large derie) there are just some trends that I can not do. I like fashion, but have to “just say no” to skinny jeans, extra long or blousy tops, etc….
And I have found that it is easier on the budget to buy some basic, classic pieces in neutral colors and to “do the trends” by adding a splash of color in the form of accesssories. This way your main wardrobe doesn’t change very often (cause its expensive) yet you can still look hip because you have on a couple interesting (and less expensive) items. For instance, I might take a pair of flat front khakis and a white top. Then I would add a colored shoe and different colored necklace. One of my favorite outfits is a pair of tan pants, a bright yellow tee and crimson red shoes and red necklace. I know it sounds crazy, but it looks good. Growing up in the 80s, it took me a long time to get comfortable with throwing on a random colored item, but that’s the way its done now. In high school your shoes, belt, earrings, headband, bracelet, and purse all had to match-HAD TO. So I think you have to learn to embrace change and not get stuck on what used to be right. Be willing to try new things. And yet as a mom, I don’t always have time to keep up with things so when all else fails, I find a cool 24 yr old in the store and ask her, “Is this ok? Do people wear this?”

]]> By: Mrs. S http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3039 Mrs. S Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:37:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3039 I don't mean to but I always gravitate toward browns, black, white, grey and only on occasion throw in some color. It is just how I shop. My girlfriend thinks I need more color, but I find my wardrobe works for me. I can always piece something together with the items I have. My shoes are another story. I LOVE SHOES!! So while the clothes made not draw attention the shoes usually do! I don’t mean to but I always gravitate toward browns, black, white, grey and only on occasion throw in some color. It is just how I shop. My girlfriend thinks I need more color, but I find my wardrobe works for me. I can always piece something together with the items I have. My shoes are another story. I LOVE SHOES!! So while the clothes made not draw attention the shoes usually do!

]]> By: FishMama http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3031 FishMama Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:27:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3031 "Before that frumpy was my first name."<br/><br/>ZZ, you crack me up! “Before that frumpy was my first name.”

ZZ, you crack me up!

]]> By: Zimms Zoo http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3030 Zimms Zoo Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:25:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3030 I just make my friend, who has awesome fashion sense, to go with me to the garage sales and thrift stores. I always come away with a lot more than if I went to a "real" store and shopped. Plus she always says that this will work with this and you could switch out this with that. So that I have even more options with just a few pieces of clothes. <br/><br/>Before that frumpy was my first name. I just make my friend, who has awesome fashion sense, to go with me to the garage sales and thrift stores. I always come away with a lot more than if I went to a “real” store and shopped. Plus she always says that this will work with this and you could switch out this with that. So that I have even more options with just a few pieces of clothes.

Before that frumpy was my first name.

]]> By: Lynn http://lifeasmom.com/2009/01/finding-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3024 Lynn Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:19:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/01/finding-a-wardrobe-that-works.html#comment-3024 I like that shade of green too. Not everyone can wear it, but I can. Yeah purple and pink not so much for me. I guess we must have the same hair and skin colors. Great tips. I have a hard time though. I like variety. I wish I could say I only had clothes in the few colors you mentioned. I get to bored with things. I have some brown, blue, and white also and a few others. :) But I do try to stay with things that mix and match. If I buy something it needs to match with several things that I have. It is a good idea and tip. Thanks. I like that shade of green too. Not everyone can wear it, but I can. Yeah purple and pink not so much for me. I guess we must have the same hair and skin colors. Great tips. I have a hard time though. I like variety. I wish I could say I only had clothes in the few colors you mentioned. I get to bored with things. I have some brown, blue, and white also and a few others. :) But I do try to stay with things that mix and match. If I buy something it needs to match with several things that I have. It is a good idea and tip. Thanks.

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