Do you like to play with your clothes sometimes?
I find myself going through my wardrobe on the cusp of each new season, bored with my current look. What should stay, and what should go? And, what can I wear differently?
Which is how I find myself playing with a black dress this week.
I picked it up from Kmart about 18 months ago, for about twenty bucks. I love it – it’s comfortable, wash and wear, and I like how it’s fitted on the slenderest part of my body – just under my boobs.
The hubster, however, is not a fan. He thinks it makes me look like an Amish woman, or a member of the Brethren. All I need is a scarf covering my hair … LOL.
I do see what he means though – on its own, it is quite severe and plain. So I came up with the following looks to see if any received his tick of approval:
Rock Chick
I had a feeling this would be the hubster’s favourite look as he has admired me in other outfits with a bit of a rock chick edge. Surprisingly though, it wasn’t.
By knotting a long draped cardy just under my bust, it draws attention to my slenderest point. This look could be quite dressy with the right jewellery and shoes.
Next, I pulled out a scarf and started experimenting with that – first of all by tying it into a kimono jacket, a trick I learned at Styled By Bec. I think it works okay, but I have to be honest, I don’t know if I would feel comfortable or confident enough to pull this look off in public – so would be interested to hear your thoughts!
Next I tried using the same scarf as a belt, tied on my hips. This was the hubster’s favourite look, though I can’t quite work out if it’s what I’m wearing – or my smouldering, come hither expression π .
I’m pretty sure one of the reasons hubster is not a fan of this dress is because it hides my legs, so I hoiked it up and let it blouson over the same scarf / belt. I quite liked this look and actually ended up wearing it all day!
Which one is your favourite look? Why not have a go at playing with a black dress from your wardrobe, and see what styles you can come up with?
Vicki @ Knocked Up and Abroad says
You can never go wrong with a basic black dress can you? I’m a fan of the rock chick. Casual with personality!
Janet Camilleri says
I’m thinking of either wearing that or the scarf/kimono variation, to church on Sunday
Julie says
Definitely rock chic & the soft drape. Looking good mamma Jan! Julie
Janet Camilleri says
Thanks Julie! I think I’ll wear one of these variations to church on Sunday, depending on the weather π
Deborah says
Some fabulous ideas there Janet. I’m carrying a lot of extra weight at the moment – have gained about 40kg in two years so not even vaguely wanting to think about clothes. But having said that I like the idea of buying something which is able to be worn in many different ways!
Janet Camilleri says
It does make it harder but I still think it’s possible to have fun with your clothes. Did you see the post I did a while back for a reader who felt much the same? Here’s the link … https://middleagedmama.com.au/dressing-a-short-fuller-figure/ … hopefully I can inspire you too!
Jo says
I love all these looks on you. I think the rock chick has the most edge though π
Janet Camilleri says
Thanks Jo! I always wanted to be a rock chick!
Pinky Poinker says
No.2, 3 and 4 look great on you Janet. I buy a lot of basics from Kmart too.
Janet Camilleri says
Kmart is pretty cool hey. Even Miss 18 is a big fan whereas when I was younger, I wouldn’t be caught dead in anything from Kmart!
Mica says
I love the kimono with the maxi dress, that’s my favourite of all your looks! π Although I do agree it looks really nice with the scarf tied as a belt too π
Janet Camilleri says
Thanks Mica! Sorry your comment didn’t show up til now, it was hiding in my spam filter. But now you are saved in my “safe” list so your comments shouldn’t disappear again!