Since I already participated in the Wardrobe Architect Challenge last year, I re-examined last year's exercises and last year's Personal Style Pinterest board to see if my style had changed. Then I created a new Spring/ Summer 2015 Fashion Inspiration board to collect my inspirational images.
Overall, my style history, icons, and silhouettes haven't really changed in the last year- they've just become more refined.
Defining My Style
The five words I've chosen to define my style in 2015 are:
- Casual
- Classic
- Edgy
- Quirky
- Vintage
Choosing Silhouettes
I still have a pear/ hourglass figure and I prefer shapes that flatter my figure. Since I've taken more notice in the clothes I wear, I know that I favor pants and shorts over skirts and dresses because they fit my lifestyle better. I like my tops to be fitted (even though I have been known to experiment with boxy shapes on occasion) and I like my pants to be straight or boot-cut but I am curious to see if I could pull off a wider pant. I can't do short-shorts or capris, so I need my shorts to be at a happy medium.
Picking Patterns
After determining my style and silhouettes I began looking at the sewing patterns I had in my collection and admired on Pinterest, and the knitting patterns that I owned and admired on Ravelry and I chose 20 that I'm considering making. When looking at these patterns I tried to consider the following questions:
- Have you worn similar styles before? How did you feel about them when you wore them?
- Would you need to make any modifications to the designs you choose?
- Are there any designs that don’t quite fit with the others?
- Are these designs cute and trendy, but maybe not quite you?
Tops
This shirt looks comfortable, easy to wear, and the collar adds a bit of fun. I could see myself in this top.
Vashion
This is another sweater that I've already bought the yarn to make. It does have a classic vibe.
Blouses
I just purchased this pattern because it's got a classic silhouette and I like the collar. I've heard that the pattern can be a bit wide, but I have seen some tutorials online to make this more fitted to my liking.
I wear my button down shirts All.The.Time. I'd love to make my own button down shirt in hot pink, grid pattern, or another fun print.
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| Mathilde |
I already own this pattern and I've seen a lot of great versions online, although I'm not sure how this will look on my figure.
Pants
These would make amazing sailor shorts!
I could imagine myself making these in black and white polka dot print.
B4861
I've been curious about exploring the culotte trend or making a pair of extra wide legged pants, but I'm on the fence.
Dresses
Parfait
This pattern is already in my collection and could be cute as a pinafore a fun summer dress in a quirky print.
I feel like a good shirtdress could be a great staple piece and maybe this is the one for me.
Outerwear
I know I should be focusing on spring/summer pieces, but I've also been drooling over tons of capes.
This is also an exceptional looking cape.
Right now my make list is way overly-ambitious and overwhelming, but I'll be refining my sewing/ knitting list as this process goes along. Feel free to tell me your opinions if there is a particular pattern or silhouette you'd like to see me try.
Next month the focus will be on cleaning out my closet and taking inventory.
The Wardrobe Architect 2014
Week 13: Null
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