The nice thing about this time of the year is that I spend more time shopping in my wardrobe. I hardly ever buy anything new in January and February. And in March perhaps one or two things. ( not talking about pre loved though) First of all, there is usually only sale or the in between collection which I never liked, and I am not crazy about the sale. Why not? I hear you ask. Because I bought the clothes that I liked and are now on sale a few months ago. By the way, I did buy something new, these paperbag trousers, but they are more of a basic …. right? (just say yes)
Shopping my wardrobe, yes I do that….
But the nice thing about shopping your own wardrobe is that it often results in combinations that you have not yet tried. Well, this is really not an exciting combination to you, but I prefer the simple looks. But the funny thing is that I have been looking for gray trousers for a while to create a monochrome grey look. But I often can’t find nice trousers. Not entirely true either, because last fall I bought several! And then I remembered this skirt, velvet, wonderfully soft, with elastic waist band, it’s so nice and easy. No need for grey trousers.
And it’s not that I had forgotten about this skirt, because I wear it often. But often we don’t take the time to look in our wardrobes and try out some different outfits. Often we go for the usual looks that we feel good in. Nothing wrong with that, but when I make the time I love to see what I haven’t worn together yet.
Try to shop my closet more
Of course I could have worn gray boots with it, these ones then, because the longer ones have not been replaced yet. But I also think these boots look great underneath. These are quite old ones, but I think they are so beautiful. Cool too. They are from Tamaris which is a brand I love. I often wear a red lipstick with a less outspoken outfit, but since I have no teint at the moment, and I don’t use foundation or bb, cc creams at all, my face looks even wither with a bright red lipstick. So I opted for a berry one. And statement earrings! All from shopping my wardrobe!
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This velvet skirt is gorgeous! Love it with the boots!
xoxo
Lovely
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Thanks dear! Have a good Easter weekend!
Such a fabulous outfit! I just love this style so much. I hope you have a Happy Easter ?
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Very pretty look. I like the berry shade of lip color with the silvery blue-gray of your outfit. I never think to buy rings…only my wedding set and some hand-me-down rings. Have never picked out a ring for myself. Maybe I should!! Yours is such a lovely statement piece.
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Thanks Leslie. I don’t often wear rings, because I only like statement ones and they are not always handy to wear!
Such a great monochrome outfit! it’s nice to shop our wardrobe and come up with new combinations – not buying anything lets us be more creative for sure! 🙂
Thanks for the link up 🙂
Hope you are having a good Easter weekend 🙂
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Indeed and we don’t need all the clothes do we. Have a fabulous Easter weekend!
This is certainly something I need to do Nancy. I’m just about to do the wardrobe change over and looking at all the winter stuff hanging in there and seeing what I haven’t even worn. A big cull is on way unless I can think of switching some items up. Have a lovely weekend xx
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Have a great weekend Laurie, still figuring out if Roman’s send to the UK. I need that floral dress, lol.
I don’t really like shopping end of season sales either, I kinda hate the idea of buying something I won’t wear for a year! I do love spring sales – when they put new stuff on sale I am like a kid in a candy shop.
I think these boots look better than grey ones would; they’re a nice contrast!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann, I agree on the boots part! Spring collections always make my heart jump!
I first thought that the skirt is made out of silk, Nancy :). It’s rally pretty and I love that you wear high boots with it.https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/baked-chicken-breast/
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Ha, no it’s velvet! Thanks Anna!
Oooh, Nancy, I love the gray and brown together! What a fabulous skirt and sweater, too. And these photos are so cute! You make me smile so much! I hope you enjoy your Easter in the garden!
Shelbee
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I hope so too, but I think it’s going to be a cold one! Who cares, I will be so happy to see my friends again!
That velvet skirt is beautiful! I have been trying to shop my wardrobe more this season too.
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Good of you! Thanks Joanne!
I do like your all grey outfit, especially the velvet skirt. So true , shopping your wardrobe makes you think of combinations you may not have thought to try before. Enjoy your Easter Nancy.
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Indeed, and why wear the clothes always the same way right! Have a good Easter weekend!
I love that you shopped your closet with this look! The tan boots are a wonderful contrast to the grey. Thanks so much for the link and Happy Easter!
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Thanks Kathrine, have a good Easter weekend!
What a lovely outfit on a beautiful spring day! Have a lovely easter weekend, Michelle xx
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Thank you very much Michelle, have a great Easter weekend!
This is such a pretty outfit! I love the grey and brown color combo!
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Thanks Jill!
It’s fun to shop our wardrobes and find new combinations. I don’t do it as often as I should. You and I think the same about sales – hate them!
Love this pretty metallic pleated skirt!! Your statement ring is super cute, too.
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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Thank you very much Grace!
Nancy, I have been shopping my wardrobe mostly for the past year. And living in my leggings of course.
Love this combination.
I love your outfit! The pleated skirt is so pretty and looks great with the boots! I have not bought many things lately as there isn’t anywhere to go! Better days ahead!
Happy Good Friday and Easter, Nancy!
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I do love the grey monochrome look on you Nancy and yes the boots are lovely and a good contrast to the skirt. Have a lovely Easter weekend 🙂
Oh, love the colors in that ring Nancy! I have been buying mostly secondhand lately, but am just adding a few things here and there. Love the silver and grey , the skirt looks fab on!
Have a great weekend!
jess xx
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I really like how you paired it with those brown boots! Gives it just the right pop of color, but it’s still more subtle being the darker color. It’s great!
Loving the camel boots! Suzy is wearing a pair too today and they are really nice with your outfit.
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I love your monochrome look with that great swishy velvet pleated skirt! I shopped my closet this week, too. It does help us to rediscover possibilities that we haven’t tried together before and already have on hand. Creativity plus no money spent, it’s a win-win situation! Thanks for the link up, and hope you have a lovely weekend!
Well I have to admit to buying a few things over the past few months, I agree it’s normally sale stuff, but I’ve picked up some bargains that will get plenty of use (my wide leg trousers in a tan shade) Love this look on you too Nancy, it really suits your colouring. Jacqui x
What a wise decision, dear Nancy! You know I love pleated skirts and I especially love YOURS. this is really a wonderful outfit, that I would like to wear too 😉 You look so pretty.
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You look great my friend! Loved seeing you swirll in that skirt this morning on Insta:) Have a great Easter weekend xx
As a huge fan of grey monochrome outfits, I absolutely adore this one, Nancy! The skirt is fabulous and I bet it’s super comfy too. The boots are to die for!
Hugs
Suzy xx
This is such a fab outfit! I especially love the skirt – it has such great movement.
Tracy
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It has! Thanks love!
What a great monochrome look. And velvet *swoon*
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Thanks Daenel!
I personally love an all-gray outfit, Nancy. This look is so polished and classic. And the tan boots are just perfect–I love those tones together! And yes, those paperbag trousers are definitely a much-needed basic!! Lol! Have a lovely, sunny weekend.
xx Darlene
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Thanks Darlene!
I have acquired a new appreciation for shopping my closet over the last year, and love finding more ways to wear existing pieces like skirts in my closet! Your velvet skirt here is gorgeous and I love your take on a grey monochrome look. <3
I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
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It’s beter then to buy new clothing all the time isn’t it! Thanks Amber!
We are totally on the same page with shopping our closet this week and finding different ways to put things together!
I love the boots with that. They are lighter and seem perfect for the spring!
OXOX
Jodie
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Yes we are! Thanks Jodie!
That skirt is so beautiful on you! I love the different shades of gray depending on if the light hits it or not!
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Thanks Laura!
You did a great job with this look. I find it so satisfying to put together new outfits from items I already own.
Rena
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It is, it can be surprising too. Thanks Rena.
That skirt is so beautiful and I love the flow to it! This all gray look really works and I love the bright lippy you have on. I want to go through my closet and swap my winter for my spring items and see what I want to keep and what I need to wear more! I feel some of my warmer clothes got neglected last year with Covid and being indoors so much!
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That is true Carrie. What a pity right. But we can wear it for the colder spring days. Enjoy your Easter weekend.
You are killing it with the monochromatic looks lately! This color is so lovely on you. And I’ve been trying to shop my closet more lately but shopping in stores is so much more fun 😉
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Haha, well we can’t shop in stores here. But online of course we can. Thanks Cheryl.
LOVE shopping my wardrobe! Not only for daily outfits, but shopping my out-of-season boxes when putting together a new capsule wardrobe!
Just love all that pewter!
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Indeed, it is fun! Thanks Liz!
Happy Easter Monday. This is a beautiful styling. I love that pleated skirt.
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Thank you very much Ivana!
This is why I love doing my closet swap-overs! I discover new combinations when I pull things out – it’s very exciting!
I love your velvet skirt, Nancy, and I think the brown boots make an unexpected and interesting alternative to black or grey. It’s just a little bit different!
Thank you so much for the link-up!
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Just like me, lol! Yes it can be fun, but you are far more creative!
What a great outfit, I really like your skirt! I really love shopping in my wardrobe too, you never what you’ll find! Thank you for hosting this link up!
Life is a Shoe
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Haha, yes sometimes it can be a surprise!
Beautiful skirt! The whole outfit is lovely. Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Thanks Emma!