Between long and weird hours working at my new job, I’ve been doing a lot of pinteresting stuff regarding my personal style, what I feel looks best on me, and what expresses who I want others to see me as. And now I’m trying to figure out how I can do a kind of capsule/staple wardrobe (on the cheap, because hey, I’m broke!) that will encompass the ideas I’ve been learning about myself and what I’m drawn to.
So this post will talk about what I’ve found and what I would like to slowly start gathering up.
I’ve come to the realization that I must be through with trying to be something other than myself. And what I am is a lot of things. Cute. Feminine. Girly. Shy. A bit naive. Youthful. Indeed, most people think I’m at least ten years younger than my age, if not fifteen years younger! I need to stop fighting this and embrace who I truly am, and I feel like this style will nicely encompass that. The term ingenue really does apply to me, and this is my personal take on that idea.
The look, generally, would be fitted cardigans (likely mostly neutrals in order to match things better and be more versatile) over equally fitted tank tops in various colors for more visual interest, paired with slim fitting pants that are ankle cropped or capri length. My best necklines are a softened higher square neck, boatneck, or high crew style. V necks are…not good on me. Skirts…well, I haven’t decided on those yet, although I’m leaning more fitted (but still long to conform to my personal modesty standards).
Cute shoes (of course!) are a must. Flats, if I can ever find some that will fit my fat feet, should be cute, and I also love Mary Janes with a passion (and currently own a pair of black ones). Adorable, whimsical accessories, such as necklaces, dainty dangly earrings, and charm bracelets. I have also become somewhat obsessed with what’s called “ear crawler” style earrings. They are super adorable! Also featured would be hats, namely cloche style hats, which I find absolutely fabulous and utterly adore. I haven’t decided on belting yet, but I think I may have to actually buy a skinny belt and try it to see if the look works on me.
Anyway, here’s a visual.
So. We see a lot of different stuff here, but I think it’s an amazing put-together look. If I were to sum up this look it would be: