Friday, May 9, 2014

So this was a quick and comfortable dressed down Friday outfit. I think this pattern is bold with parallel lines? This is navy and white rather than black and white.
Now my shoes are definitely NOT type 4, but they are super cute and incredibly comfortable. So...they will be staying around for a while.
Now the hair...I do not have sleek, stunning type 4 hair. I never have and frankly, I never will because I am way too lazy to take any time with it. I don't own a blow dryer, flat iron, curling iron, or to be overly frank and blunt (after all I AM a type 4), a brush or a comb. I do have a pick that I use on occasion. So...no matter what else changes in my life, the hair is likely to stay the same...or get shorter. I've been gradually cutting it shorter and shorter over the years.
Denim Stretch Jeans, Coldwater Creek; Ikat Cardigan Sweater in Navy/White, Talbots; Jewelry, Harry Mason Gift from the BHW.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Today I am wearing the outfit I probably should have worn on Monday for Cinco de Mayo. This skirt is definitely not type 4 (except maybe for the large stripes), but it is an old favorite. I've gained just a smidgen of weight lately, and that's affecting my choices for what I can wear. This skirt with an elastic waist is no problema.
Fiesta Maxi Skirt, Coldwater Creek; Cotton Tank, Talbots; Orange Cardigan, DYT Store; Jewelry, Talbots, Navy Stretch Belt, Talbots.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Today I went with this outfit. I was originally planning to wear a lace top, but decided on the stripes instead. I may try the lace top with my yellow pants -- we shall see.
Eyelet Square Pencil Skirt in Green, Talbots; Black and White Stripe Top, J. Crew; Jewelry, Designed by Denée and Shopko.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Today I wore this. It's not exactly "still," but it's got a lot of structure. I added a wide green belt and thought it looked pretty good. I feel like very regular evenly spaced polka dots  (or oranges) feel a little like parallel lines. Ha.
Merino Pencil Skirt in Flame, Target; Perfect Shirt in Orange Print, J. crew Factory; Jewelry, eBay, Green Patent Belt; Talbots.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Today I went with my typical Monday casualness, but I went with my dressing your truth type. I'm also trying a little darker (bolder) lipstick.
Chevon Burnout Button-Up Shirt in Black and White, Chicos; NYDJ Alisha Skinny Jeans in Cobalt Blue, Nordstroms; Jewelry, Harry Mason.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Today was Stake Conference. I was singing in the choir and had to really hurry to get there on time. Because of this, I just wore this outfit even though it is not type 4. I would say that this is probably a type 1, but I do dress like this sometimes. Hmmm... What does that say about me?
I did notice that I was looking at what everyone was wearing and thinking about what type it was. Ha.
Sunshine Peony Skirt, J. Crew; Polka Dot Charley Sweater, J. Crew Factory, Jewelry, Talbots.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

This is what I wore to the Saturday evening session of stake conference. I added a black jacket over this, but it was too hot to wear it.
Halogen Skirt in Cobalt Blue, Nordstroms; Hothouse Floral Shirt, J. Crew Factory; Jewelry, Harry Mason.

Thoughts After Four Days of Dressing Your Truth

1. I am done with solid black except as an accent. I know I look good in black, but I don't particularly like to wear it, especially during the spring/summer. White, you will be my friend -- this is going to mean a lot of laundry, as I can't keep white clean.
2. I can't just wear silver jewelry. I'm a jewelry collector, and I feel deprived not being able to wear everything I have.
3. Even though I'm quite sure I'm a 4, I can't do stiff. Those elements of the other four types I have I have to the max. The only type 2 in me is the comfort level of my clothing, but I feel very strongly about it. My clothes MUST be comfortable. Starchy stiff is not comfortable. I thought I was going to lose my mind the day I wore a stiff white shirt (and now I know why I've had it hanging in my closet all this time not worn). I'll stick with silk (the sheen is good, right?) and stay away from stiff.
4. I separated my type 4 clothes from all my other clothes, and almost everything else I owned was a type 3. My closet is pretty much evenly split. I pulled my paltry pile of mostly type 2 into a pile for the DI and interested neighbors. I noticed that these are the clothes that I never wear, even though I think they are very pretty.
5. Is it possible to be split right down the middle? There's no way I'm getting rid of any of my type 3 clothes, as I love all of them. I may just alternate dressing type 3 and type 4.
6. The Dressing Your Truth Store I visited on Thursday was a bit of a scary experience. There were way too many type 2 ladies in there to make it comfortable for me -- I felt like I was at the circus in a way. The clothes themselves are not too great as far as quality goes -- perhaps even worse than F21 and Old Navy. The sizing is made for juniors. I would not purchase any of the jewelry as it looked very cheap.

Ideas for outfits for next week:

I think this tweed could work as it is a stark black and white.

The tweed seen up close.

I feel like this is fairly monochromatic and bold without black.

This is a softer black. I'm not 100% sure how the lace on lace will look, but I'm willing to give it a try.

Even though polka dots are not type 4, I think this could work. It's bold and very symmetrical.

Friday, May 2, 2014

I had had enough with dark clothes by the end of the week. It just doesn't feel Spring-ish to me. So, I moved to the light side of the palette and went with neon pink and white. Then I added a scarf and shoes that are probably more type 1, but frankly, I felt like it. Ah, well. They have the colors, but they are pretty random rather than straight lines.
Curvy Ankle Pants in White, Talbots; Pink Charley Sweater, J. Crew Factory; Scarf, Christopher & Banks, Sterling Silver Earrings, Gift from the BHW.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Today I am wearing a bold skirt with white and navy -- all type 4, except that maybe the skirt has a bit too much going on, but frankly, it's my favorite skirt, so it's not going anywhere. I went with a simple white chain and a belt, too. This outfit was not the greatest because the sweater shed all over the white shirt, and I went shopping, and this was not a good outfit for trying on clothes....enough said.
Floral Pencil Skirt, Talbots; White Shirt, Talbots; Cable V-Neck Cardigan in Navy, Talbots; Patent Stretch Belt in Navy, Talbots; Necklace, Designed by Denée.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Today was the famous hump day -- day of the long night class. I had to wear something very comfortable, so I went with black jeans and a sweater. This sweater got a hole right in the front the second time I wore it, but this scarf covered that up nicely. I'd almost forgotten I had this scarf -- it was hiding in my abundant scarf rack. This is my second day of trying type 4.
Platinum Denim Pants in Black, Chicos; Charley Sweater in Bright Blue, J. Crew Factory; Zebra Scarf, Chicos; Jewelry, Shopko and Chicos.