From time to time I set myself mini challenges to force me to push the boundaries of my streamlined wardrobe. I decided that this week would be entirely monochromatic – a black and white theme.
The forecast for Monday was hot so I reached for this old faithful which I have owned for 4 years. There is so much to love about it – 100% cotton with a collar and cut away armholes AND made in Australia.
Tuesday was nearly as hot so another 100% cotton dress was a good option. This is the one I bought a month ago.
On Wednesday the temperature was more reasonable so I opted for black 3/4 pants with this blouse from the recycle boutique. I have worn it several times since I bought it a few weeks ago. It is destined to become a firm favourite.
Today I tried a previously untested combination. The black 3/4 pants got another airing but this time I teamed them with a black sleeveless fitted top and this blouse worn unbuttoned over it. The blouse is a very fine fabric and needs an appropriate coloured bra underneath it and as I only had a black bra clean I decided to be a little creative. While the outfit looked perfectly acceptable, it just did not feel right to me. I will keep the blouse to be worn as it was designed in future. I also think that I prefer this particular blouse teamed with my straight black skirt rather than trousers.
Tomorrow it is going to be quite warm so I plan to wear white 3/4 trousers and this shirt.
I have plenty of other black and white options but I will save them for another time. Here is a selection.
I love how so many of your clothes coordinate; makes life so much easier!
Thanks, Julia. I am all about making life easy for myself. 🙂
You are certainly clothes organized. I need to clean out my closet. I keep my husbands color coordinated, but mine is a mess. I tend to wear the same things over and over.
Good luck with cleaning out the closet. I have pared mine back to just the things I wear over and over again.