CURATED CLOSET:
NEW YEAR, SAME ME.
At the beginning of the new year I spend some time revisiting my wardrobe, checking in on my style, identifying new dressing patterns while reflecting on what no longer works for me and how I want my closet to evolve. I follow Anuschka Rees’ The Curated Closet workbook, and find it insightful and so very thorough each and every time I open it up. This year, I’ll be using this space to complete my 2024 curated closet touch base, sharing the journey, and I don’t know, maybe inspiring someone along the way.
Let’s get curating.
STATUS QUO QUESTIONNAIRE
Describe your current style in three adjectives.
french-ish, unfussy, ladylike-ish
What was your favorite outfit in the past two weeks and why?
acid-wash grey straight-leg jeans + white lady sweater + grey ballet flats + burgundy clutch
List your five most-worn colors during the last two weeks. How well do you feel these represent your individual preference for colors?
blue, brown, black, white, red. these colors are representative of how much color i’d like to wear
What types of silhouettes and fit did you wear most often?
straight-leg jeans, lady jackets, button-down shirts, oversized sweaters, fitted long-sleeve shirts, ballet flats, loafers
Do you tend to follow a specific formula for putting together your outfit? Do you have a uniform?
straight leg jeans, top, tennis shoe or ballet flat.
How much variety do you need? Do you enjoy wearing a wide range of differnet colors, silhouettes, and details, or do you like having a signautre look that you repeat with only minor variations?
i want a clear direction with my style and I want everything to look cohesive, but I don't want an exact uniform that never looks like it varies
Do you prefer being overdressed or underdressed?
overdressed, always
Do you want people to notice your clothes?
to an extent. i want people to think i’m polished and put together
Overall, how comfortable were your outfits?
pretty comfortable. nothing stands out as being unwearably uncomfortable
How do you usually style your outfits?
simple. a half-tuck shirt into high-waisted jeans, a cropped hem, a lady jacket or blazer on top, a sweater tucked into a skirt, the idea is to look effortless in an un-done (but not sloppy) kind of way
Our clothes send a message about who we are. What message does your current look send? What message would you like it to send?
i think my clothes say that i value looking polished and that i like style
Imagine you had total confidence and unlimited funds to overhaul your wardrobe. Would you keep wearing the same type of outfits as you do now? If not, what would you change?
probably mix more desinger in my closet, but wouldn't change the silhouettes and overall vibe of my style
How was is it for you to choose an outfit in the morning?
i find myself with outfit paralysis far too often
What type of occasions do you have to dress for?
work, work events, social
How well equipped is your wardrobe for each of these occasions?
actually it's pretty great
How many different seasons do you have to dress for?
2 - warm and slightly colder
What is your stance on repeating outfits?
really don't like it, but i should get over it. no one remembers
What is your typical decision-making process when it comes to buying clothes? Do you often buy things on a whim, or do you tend to make sure you have compared all your options first?
i stare at clothes and ponder the purchase for a long time before spending money. but lately, i’ve been more willing to buy something if i like it and it fits into my closet without too much hand-wringing
What is your shopping strategy? Do you prefer spending your budget on fewer, more expensive clothes or do you tend to spread it across lots of cheaper items?
fewer, better things. i don't do cheap, fast fashion. but i do buy a lot of better things
What is your main motivations for spending time on your style?
i like clothes and style, and want to wear things i like and feel cool in. simple as that
