A Week in Outfits is a series where I round up a week's worth of looks from the past month, along with styling notes and personal reflections. If you want to see these outfits in action, I share outfit videos on TikTok.
In last month’s outfit round-up, someone noticed the humour in my outfits and in June, I really leaned into that. Summer seems to bring out my silly side.
It’s made me think a lot about expressive minimalism, and my version of it.
Over the last couple of years, I've embraced this more than ever. Maybe it’s just my mood, or the state of the world grinding everyone down. Or maybe it’s the natural backlash from spending way too long chasing a “versatile” wardrobe…
How I Lost My Personal Style (And Found It Again)
I used to dress like myself.
Then I started following the rules and forgot who I was.
When I first got into sustainable style and capsule wardrobes, I lost my sense of personal style. I stuck to all the “rules” so rigidly my wardrobe was stripped of any personality or creativity.
Anyway, I’ve poured all those thoughts into the post linked above if you’re interested.
I just wanted to say how good it feels to see my wardrobe regaining its personality. To have fun with fashion instead of just trying to find new ways to style the same boring clothes that looks exactly the same as the last time I wore them.
What I Wore in June
My wardrobe is mostly thrifted—a mix of vintage, second-hand fast fashion, ethical brands, and indie labels. More details on each item, with links, can be found here.
Monday
Cropped Jacket
Cropped Vest
Cinched-Waist Dress
Monk Strap Shoes
Handbag
Strangers Parfumerie Summer Peaches By The Tea Room
Tuesday
Cropped Jacket
Embroidered Sweatshirt
Gingham Trousers
Loaders
Shopper Bag
Kerosene Follow
Wednesday
Tiger Jacket
Boxy T-Shirt
Linen Trousers
Loafers
Handbag
Strangers Parfumerie Salted Green Mango
Thursday
Drape Trench
Print Shirt
Linen Trousers
Sandals
Handbag
Kerosene Walk the Sea
Friday
Print Shirt
Sleeveless Dress
Flower Sandals
Shopper Bag
Sunglasses
4160 Tuesdays Dancing with Strangers
Saturday
Embroidered Dress
Loafers
Handbag
Sunglasses
Cry Baby Key Chain
Imaginary Authors Sundrunk
Sunday
Gingham Dress
Loafers
Handbag
Sunglasses
Cry Baby Key Chain
Imaginary Authors Soft Lawn
Chic and inspiring ✨💚
I fell into the capsule wardrobe rules trap a few years ago too. I’m back to adding more color!