This is my third year making a list of wardrobe additions for the New
Year. Although towards the back end of 2018 I got carried away adding all the
pretty things to my closet I really feel like I did a good job balancing modern
feminine pieces I can wear for years and incorporating some fun trends.
Each year I like to evaluate my closet and not only get rid of what
needs to go but think about what is missing. Are there items where I put an
outfit together and thought oh, if only I had X this would be the perfect
outfit? I like to be open to trends and new items I didn’t even know would be
happening – hello Draper James x Eloquii – but I also think it’s important to
think of a few key pieces of an overall wardrobe each year. So before I talk
about my 2019 list let’s recap my 2018 list and see if I found it.
2018 Items
Skinny Jeans – YES!
in 2018 purchase because I wear them ALL THE TIME. Of course, part of that is
right now they’re my only jeans but I’m certainly glad to have them.
Cashmere Cardigan – YES!
around $130 I bit the bullet and purchased in March. It has been the perfect
addition to adding a little polish to jeans and a top and has gone quite well
with skirts and dresses as well. Cashmere is the goldilocks of sweaters in my
opinion – not to bulky, not too hot and nice quality.
D
enim Skirt – YES!
Top: Draper James similar Skirt: Draper James Plus and Draper James Straight Earrings : Kendra Scott
never find a not super short, not too long, not ripped or faded denim skirt in
plus size. Luckily Draper James came through with a win.
Silk Blouse – YES!
incorporating trendy styles and I could wear for years. New brand Maree Pour
Toi hit the market last September and I was so excited to see a silk top in
their offers (friendly head’s up –it’s now on sale). My favorite part of this
blouse is that it’s washable – because I don’t have time to run to the dry
cleaners every time I wasn’t to wear it.
Kendra Scott Earrings – YES!
and again for the holidays. This year I got the beautiful maize earrings and I’ve
received so many compliments on them and I love that they’re more lightweight
than other KS styles.
Gold Wedges – NO L
few pairs of new shoes in the year but not the ones I was really wanting so
this will be a continued effort in 2019.
Additional items not on original list: leather skirt, black skinnypants, leather jacket
I also had the opportunity to add to my closet some pieces that were
in the back of my mind but not something I was looking to focus on. Loft
offered an amazing deal on their faux leather skirt in the fall and I’m in love
with the skinny black pants I picked up there (y’all are too, this is more my
clicked on item in 2018). For the leather jacket Maree Pour Toi came through once
again with a piece that’s versatile and stylish.
2019 In Search of
Silver Pointy heels
Gold wedges
Ballet Flats
Statement Earrings
Boot cut Jeans
Belts
White wrap
top
Blazer
