Thursday, July 7, 2011

30 Day Fashion Challenge: Day 1

Let me start by admitting I have always been a little fashion-challenged. It's not that I can't put together a cute outfit, because I can and have done so on occasion. But I'm always a little too "safe," which is basically a death sentence on America's Next Top Model. Safe is not bad, but it's boring and Tyra doesn't like it. But the truth is, I feel most comfortable in jeans and a solid top, OK? Nothing too frilly or fancy or I just feel like everyone is staring at me, and not in a good way.

A few weeks ago, I came across a fashion blog called Kendi Everyday. Kendi encouraged her readers to take the 30 for 30 Remix Challenge, which entails limiting your wardrobe to 30 items and wearing only those items for 30 days, making 30 unique outfits. I thought this could be fun and I'm always up for a challenge, so I joined. Then, I started thinking more about the contents of my closet and realized I only own about 30 things that I actually wear! I am so boring! I go to my tried-and-true wardrobe staples and I wear the heck out of them. It's how my mama raised me. And I repeat a lot of my outfits. Zzzzz.

Well, after much deliberation I decided I need to do the challenge. But I made it a little harder for myself: I am limiting myself to 20 items for 30 days. Here are my chosen wardrobe pieces:



Notice I tried to add as many patterns and bold colors as possible, and also please observe that there is not one gray shirt in that collection, even though I own three of them.

So, this is what I put together for yesterday. Behold:

 
 

Kinda boring, kinda safe. Hey, it's Day 1. Cut me some slack. Plus, I'm wearing fluorescent yellow. That should count for something.

P.S. The shirt, I'm proud to add, was a $6.50 Gap purchase from the 4th of July. Did I mention it was originally $29.95? Oh yes, I kind of rock at bargain shopping. One of my many super powers, including being able to pee on command.

Aaaaaand I'm pretty sure today was the 4th day in a row I've worn those denim shorts. Maybe even the 5th.

By accepting this challenge, my hope is I'll learn to venture outside of my jeans-and-V-neck box (which doubles as a yoga pants-and-V-neck box when I'm at home) and exercise some creativity with my wardrobe. There's no rule that moms have to look boring, right?

So, who's with me? This could be kind of fun (though I'm slightly scared that I'm probably going to have to mix patterns at some point ...).

Let's get our fashion on!

13 comments:

  1. I'm totally the same way. I probably don't even wear more than 30 pieces of clothing. So boring. I keep wanting to branch out, but don't really have the confidence to do so. I've seen her blog. She has way more fashion sense than I'll ever have. I'm just bore city.

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  2. I think you are darling. I hate my wardrobe. I have big plans to update once the first salary paycheck rolls in. I'm hoping to be deliberate and make a list of basics and work my way up from there. I don't have tons of clothes and I think it's the way to go. Maybe I'll do this challenge later. I love that striped top!

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  3. Hi Jenna. Just found your blog. First of all, with your cute body, you could wear anything! I suggest that with this outfit, you should wear the pink shoes!! Accessories MAKE the outfit

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  4. Great suggestion, Jill! I didn't even think of that.

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  5. As a fellow "safe" dresser I am excited to see what you come up with. I always wish I could be cute and fashionable but at the end of the day (or throughout the day really) I don't like big necklaces, bracelets or frilly shirts slowing me down. Hopefully you can find the simple dressers style. Good luck with the challenge.

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  6. excited to see what you come up with! i've always admired people who do the 30 for 30. i really don't think i could do it.

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  7. Though I own more clothes than I would care to admit, I wear what I am most comfy in which usually comes down to 2 pairs of jeans and maybe 2-3 tshirts and some fabulous sundresses with...flip flops (of course!!!). I am looking forward to seeing how you do with the challenge. If you decide to go back up to 30 in 30, I advise adding some scarves - they have the power to really punch up even the most simple outfit.

    Thanks for visiting me on my SITS Day. I love your blog and I am now following.

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  8. This should be fun. I don't have enough clothes to do the challenge...but hopefully you provide inspiration as to what clothing items I should buy in the future to add to my simple wardrobe!

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  9. @Katie, you don't have to have 30 pieces of clothing to do the challenge. The idea is to work with what you've got to create 30 unique outfits! You should so do this.

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  10. Good for you! I will not be joining as I am 27 weeks preggo and just trying to survive this summer. Good luck!

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  11. Yay, congrats on taking the challenge! There's nothing wrong with jeans and a tee shirt, especially when they fit well and are nicely accessorized.

    PS: you are cute as a button:) (sorry I had to say that)

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  12. I have wanted to do this, but been too lazy. Maybe I need to take the challenge to get out of a rut.

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  13. ahhh i think this challenge would be so hard!! but it forces you to get more creative...which i really should do. you are darling!

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