For those that haven't heard, I have decided to participate in the 2015 RTW (that's ready to wear as in what you buy in the store) Fast that Sarah over at Goodbye Valentino is hosting. A full year of making all my clothes, though she does allow you to buy under things.
I have been trying to compile a list of things that I wear because I will obviously need more of those, as well as a list of items that are basic building blocks of a well balanced wardrobe, so that I have well fitting clothes for those times that jean and sweaters just won't work. Ideally, no matter what the day throws at me, I want to be able to go to my closet and find what I need instead of standing there pouting and sullen because I have nothing to wear.
This is what I have come up with for things that I wear pretty regularly:
I have been trying to compile a list of things that I wear because I will obviously need more of those, as well as a list of items that are basic building blocks of a well balanced wardrobe, so that I have well fitting clothes for those times that jean and sweaters just won't work. Ideally, no matter what the day throws at me, I want to be able to go to my closet and find what I need instead of standing there pouting and sullen because I have nothing to wear.
This is what I have come up with for things that I wear pretty regularly:
Jeans, Sweaters, Camisoles, T-shirts (the whole reason I ever started sewing again), Leggings, Tunics, Layering Shirts, Cardigans, Panties, and Coats. These are the things that are already in my wardrobe and get a lot of rotation. Some of these items I already have good patterns for. Some of these, I just don't know.
Jeans for instance...Have you seen a jeans pattern out there that goes up to 64 inch hips? I would LOVE to try the high waist version of the Ginger Jeans that everyone is rocking, but I don't have the ambition to grade up quite that much. My go to RTW jeans are NYDJ. I may deconstruct a pair that are headed for the trash bin due to hrrrmmmm a wardrobe malfunction.
As for the Things I need in my Wardrobe:
Jeans for instance...Have you seen a jeans pattern out there that goes up to 64 inch hips? I would LOVE to try the high waist version of the Ginger Jeans that everyone is rocking, but I don't have the ambition to grade up quite that much. My go to RTW jeans are NYDJ. I may deconstruct a pair that are headed for the trash bin due to hrrrmmmm a wardrobe malfunction.
As for the Things I need in my Wardrobe:
I need some basic skirts in neutral colors; maybe a pencil skirt, a half circle midi, and is it wrong that I want a floor length tulle skirt with a satin tie waist? Some basic black pants, a nice blazer, a few button up shirts, maybe some basic shift dresses, and a classic black wrap dress also need to make their way in to my closet.
So, those are some of the things that I have plans for this year. Don't worry, it won't all be boring. There will still be plenty of pretties, just some basics to mix with the pretties!
So, those are some of the things that I have plans for this year. Don't worry, it won't all be boring. There will still be plenty of pretties, just some basics to mix with the pretties!
