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I love having a minimal wardrobe and it definitely forces me to get creative, but sometimes I just want to wear something else. Something I haven't worn a thousand times over, and feels "new to me." Well, those are the moments it's nice to sneak into the husband's side of the closet and steal his clothes! Haha - am I alone in this?! Depending on what I steal, he either loves it or gets irritated, but I can't help it - his clothes are the comfiest!
In today's example, I'm showing you how I style a typical men's t-shirt three different ways. It's been a while since I've snuck this particular shirt of his (we used to fight over it, and I finally gave it back up to his keeping), but I just think men's t-shirts are the best for styling purposes.
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Here are my easy outfits broken down:
1. Patterned pants, flats
2. Flowy skirt, necklace, heels
3. Jeans, belt, hat, flats
Boyfriend/husband/oversized tees are so easy and fun to style. You could also throw on a cardigan, shorts, and sandals. Or a maxi skirt, skinny belt, floppy hat, and sandals. So many amazing options out there, but below are just a few to get your wheels turning. Go "steal" that hubby's t-shirt!
Excuse my little photo bomber :) Hope you enjoyed these simple ideas!
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Minimalist Style | 2
Have you guys been seeing this 'kimono' trend? I have been seeing it around the last couple of years, but was unsure of the point. I try to be more functional than stylish these days, so I kept thinking "Is it like a cloak? But it doesn't keep you warm..? Is it mostly for tall people? Or moms? Is it supposed to be fancy?" ... and then I tried one on. All those question blew out the window and I got hooked. So this is my first kimono and three simple ways to wear it - trust me, it probably won't be my last one.
On the topic of the functionality? I actually love it for summer. The summers here can be sweltering, and I love that the breathable material actually helps keep you cooler. The sun beating down on me doesn't feel nearly as hot, and somehow I've felt far less sweaty and gross when I'm donning it. It's also just really dang comfy while also feeling cute. I'd say kimonos are a win-win-win. Let me know what you think.
There you have it! Super simple ways to mix up the same item. Of course, these could be adjusted by switching out different types of shoes, or adding jewelry, or trying different hairstyles, but I figured I'd focus on the basic adjustments you can make with staple items you probably already own!
What do you think of the kimono trend? Would you give it a try, or are you waiting for it to pass?
Fall Packing List
About four years ago, I would have happily joined the ranks of fashion blogging. Back then I had a closet filled with all things wild and crazy and I had no fear of fashion faux pas... often times to my everlasting shame (meaning: some really weirdddd outfits). However, nowadays I hold more to a capsule wardrobe - not because I necessarily want to, but because I don't tend to keep more than I need in terms of things. Minimalism is a way of life that seems to naturally suit me.
That being said, if I were to ever add fashion blogging to my little online space now, I think I would only do so in the fall.
Why?
Well because it's all things basic. It's boots, and textures, and scarves, and hats, and neutrals. It's a time of year when you can seemingly do so much, with so little. Not to mention, it's also the time of year when my little heart gets filled with happiness, and I leave summer's sweaty thoughts behind me and prance around in my pretty little boots and flowy dresses. Truly, I become an entirely different person.
Today, I'm sharing with you a few outfits I packed for the trip I'm currently on. All these pieces are great for mixing and matching and can be dressed up or down with more layers, different shoes, or added accessories. Keep an eye on my Instagram and maybe you'll catch me wearing them. I'll try to come back later on and link back to some of these items, but majority of them can be found at Old Navy and Target.
