Wardrobe Analysis
Over the last month I returned to taking pictures of my outfits, sharing them online and in that process, evaluating my wardrobe. I tried to create at least a decent outfit featuring every item I own, and wanted to use that to determine what I should get rid of, what is working, and what I still need.
A little personal context, I teach Junior High English and I need to be presentable, but never need to be formal. I’m also a parent to two young kids and don’t bring in a huge salary so these are largely thrifted or non prestige brand items. I’ve always liked prep leaning fashion and have been on MFA since Jdbee was god. I’m heavily inspired by lots of you here and on MFA, but I usually tend towards the basic side of things.
Some observations…This was a good exercise and I’m glad I did it before making any further purchases. Also, I could’ve steamed some of these items and the fit pics are a work in progress but it is what it is! There are also a number of pieces, that I’ve had for a long time, that are a different cut or fit (particularly two of the three pairs of light wash denim and the black and camel topcoats) than I would buy if I were replacing them today, but I’m mostly trying to work with it. l don’t wear those two long coats very much for this reason, and I’m not sure if I should just move on. There are also a number of items that I would like to upgrade or replace, and that’s a work in progress.
I clearly like navy blue, olive and brown, light coloured sweaters, suede shoes, white sneakers and chore coats (nothing ground breaking). I like how versatile everything is, but I think I need to add some more colour and personality. I got the burgundy beanie at Christmas and wore it a ton in this exercise. I just got a Life Acquatic red one and a green one and that’s a step!
A little personal context, I teach Junior High English and I need to be presentable, but never need to be formal. I’m also a parent to two young kids and don’t bring in a huge salary so these are largely thrifted or non prestige brand items. I’ve always liked prep leaning fashion and have been on MFA since Jdbee was god. I’m heavily inspired by lots of you here and on MFA, but I usually tend towards the basic side of things.
Some observations…This was a good exercise and I’m glad I did it before making any further purchases. Also, I could’ve steamed some of these items and the fit pics are a work in progress but it is what it is! There are also a number of pieces, that I’ve had for a long time, that are a different cut or fit (particularly two of the three pairs of light wash denim and the black and camel topcoats) than I would buy if I were replacing them today, but I’m mostly trying to work with it. l don’t wear those two long coats very much for this reason, and I’m not sure if I should just move on. There are also a number of items that I would like to upgrade or replace, and that’s a work in progress.
I clearly like navy blue, olive and brown, light coloured sweaters, suede shoes, white sneakers and chore coats (nothing ground breaking). I like how versatile everything is, but I think I need to add some more colour and personality. I got the burgundy beanie at Christmas and wore it a ton in this exercise. I just got a Life Acquatic red one and a green one and that’s a step!
