Ever since this summer I’ve been eying November with a generous degree of trepidation. My major field comprehensive exam, my oral defense, a draft of my prospectus, a pile of paper grading, and oh, Thanksgiving, all fall within the next few weeks. So why, when Kendi announced that she was inviting folks to play along with another round of 30 for 30, did I jump at the chance? Because, as my black and white week underscored, I do some of my best work under pressure and I seem to find limited options to be creatively liberating. So while you may not be hearing too much from me textually over the coming weeks — unless you want to read notes on avant-garde theory, the culture wars, and/or material feminism — there will be remixing aplenty.
THE LIST:
Shoes (4):
- Steve Madden cognac boots (eBay)
- Steve Madden black booties (DSW)
- Civico 10 oxford booties (DSW)
- Brown wedges (thrifted)
Toppers (6):
- Gray knit blazer (C&C)
- Gray dolman cardigan (Ann Taylor)
- Plaid jacket thingie (my mom’s closet)
- Military cardigan (H&M via Plato’s Closet)
- Mustard “lei” cardigan (NY&Co)
- Turquoise cardigan (Gap)
Tops (9):
- Black and white striped top (BCBG, thrifted)
- Green puff sleeve (Target)
- Gray sweater (Forever 21)
- Blue v-neck tee (Forever 21)
- Navy tank (Target)
- Olive tank/tunic (Target)
- Eggplant ruffled tunic (Banana Republic Factory)
- Mustard blouson top (Forever 21)
- Plaid button down (thrifted)
Skirts (4):
- Black wool (Gap, adopted from sister-in-law)
- Gray pencil (Target)
- Navy grosgrain pleated (Gap)
- Khaki wool box pleats (thrifted)
Pants (3):
- Black ponte pants (Ann Taylor)
- Skinny Jeans (Ann Taylor)
- Wool shorts (thrifted)
Dresses (4):
- Eggplant sweater dress (Ann Taylor)
- Tucker for Target poppy print tunic/dress (Target)
- Navy kimono sleeve dress (Target)
- Purple maxi dress (Forever 21)
I will save some of the rationale behind my choices for later, but because this is how my mind works, here’s that information broken down in two different graphic configurations:
What colors (minus shoes) are we working with:
How might we categorize the breakdown between basics and pieces-of-interest:
Okay, all 337 fellow 30-for-30ers. Let’s go!
— UPDATE —
Edited to get rid of one pair of pants that I was using as a safety blanket and to add in a plaid shirt that I thrifted but have only worn once or twice. Might as well go all in.
Interesting challenge! I don’t think it would work well for me because unlike you I’m not so good under pressure. I’m sure you’ll come up with some amazing outfits!
~Dana
http://www.dailydoseofdana.tumblr.com
I love your graphics!! Best of luck, E!
I love the way you organized your clothes and think it’s an awesome way to put together outfits! Best of luck with the 30for30 and for the record, I’d love to hear about culture wars and material feminism.
I like how you organized it with the colors and clothes.
Oh, I like the way you’ve broken this down. I’ve been leaning on a couple of academic fashion bloggers with a mathematical bent to come up with a tried and true formula for me.
Ooooh, I LOVE this idea. It is very timely too. I am going to be away from home to do some work in my PhD lab for about a month in December-January. And I have been thinking about how to organise my wardrobe for that period. The 30 for 30 idea is perfect for that. I might cut the number of clothing items down a little as I need to put everything in a single bag/suitcase.
BTW, this is my first here although I have lurked around for almost a year now. I want to say that I really appreciate this blog and thank you all for putting in the energy to keep it going. E. I am a great fan of your mustard and blue/navy combination. I love that mustard shade but I have a hard time finding it in stores.
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