My Fashion Experiment, 25 new outfits for $50
Last year, I had fun with the challenge of creating 30-40 outfits with a few articles of clothing. This year I wanted to have the same experience, but not start fresh buying ALL new pieces of clothing (who can afford that?!). So I wondered if I could again create completely new outfits using existing articles and carefully selecting a few more, and doing it for $50*.
In today's world of internet writing, one has to not only say what one thinks, but also clarify what one DOESN'T think. Let it be said then, that I do not idolize clothes, nor what people think of me wearing them. I do enjoy clothes. I also enjoy things that are pleasing to the eye--colors, textures, and things of beauty. It brings me pleasure to play around with them, and I have fun creating variety. I enjoy the challenge of being frugal, but don't find ultimate satisfaction in the bargain. I truly believe that God provides these bargains for me as a way of showering not only His provision, but also His affection. There. Now there's no reading between the lines. :)
Chevron tank from Kohl's. You saw the tag, for a whopping $3.20! But actually they were having a SUPER sale, and all clearance items were an additional 25% off, making this shirt = $2.40!
Chambray shirts are everywhere this season. I love mine, and if I didn't tell you, I bet you'd have no idea that it is a Miley Cyrus shirt from Walmart, cost = 99cents! (I rarely shop at Walmart, cuz I'm a Target gal, but one late I was there picking up medicine and saw the 99 cent rack, so I just had to take a peek!)
I got this pumpkin sweater from H&M 2 Fall's ago. It passes as coral for Spring! Repurposing off-season clothing = free! I like how the denim goes with my favorite apricot pants, you may remember from last year's Spring Break and Summer wardrobe.
Below I used the denim shirt even on dressier occasions. On the right, I made this voluminous scarf with a scrap and the beads from a broken bracelet. I found the tutorial here. I'm wearing the denim shirt over the coral dress and cream leggings from last summer. On the left, I'm wearing them with my fave new wide-leg pants, which you'll read more about below. ;)
This Hang 10 dress, another Kohl's clearance. $8.80 + 25% off = $6.60! Paired with the stripe sweater from last Spring, my repurposed Fall sweater, and my denim jacket from Rome.
Cream linen shirt from Ross, $11.
Purple dress, Kohl's clearance, $6 + 25% = $4.50! Worn with the linen top, repurposed Fall sweater, and crochet sweater from last year.
Turquoise jeans (already seen in some above pictures). Found on clearance at Target = $13. Worn with striped travel shirt from last summer, and tank and sweater from last year's wardrobe. Winter lingered where we were this year, so I found this turquoise and black hoodie, $5, also on Target clearance. I wore it every day over my pajamas as well because it was so unexpectedly chilly!
The wide-legged pants! My absolute favorite new addition. I found them at Dorothy Perkins for $8. They were surprisingly versatile, super comfortable, and just plain fun!
Lastly is my Big Break shirt, which I wore every Saturday when students arrived. Here it is 4 different ways.
*(The top left purchase on the price-tag picture is not included in this 25 outfit experiment, but I included it on my diptic after a great day of bargains--it's the only picture I have of the price tags).
In today's world of internet writing, one has to not only say what one thinks, but also clarify what one DOESN'T think. Let it be said then, that I do not idolize clothes, nor what people think of me wearing them. I do enjoy clothes. I also enjoy things that are pleasing to the eye--colors, textures, and things of beauty. It brings me pleasure to play around with them, and I have fun creating variety. I enjoy the challenge of being frugal, but don't find ultimate satisfaction in the bargain. I truly believe that God provides these bargains for me as a way of showering not only His provision, but also His affection. There. Now there's no reading between the lines. :)
I got this pumpkin sweater from H&M 2 Fall's ago. It passes as coral for Spring! Repurposing off-season clothing = free! I like how the denim goes with my favorite apricot pants, you may remember from last year's Spring Break and Summer wardrobe.
Lastly is my Big Break shirt, which I wore every Saturday when students arrived. Here it is 4 different ways.
*(The top left purchase on the price-tag picture is not included in this 25 outfit experiment, but I included it on my diptic after a great day of bargains--it's the only picture I have of the price tags).
