You guys! It’s finally starting to warm up around here! I would say it’s “starting to feel like spring” but I guess technically chilly rain is pretty typical springtime weather. So it’s “felt like spring” for several weeks now. But over the weekend the sun came out and it warmed up to the low 60’s and it lifted my spirits tremendously!
I’m also super excited today because a few blog friends and I have decided to start a monthly collaboration around fashion! Each month, one of us will provide a photo for “inspiration” and the others will all create a corresponding outfit out of pieces we already own.
This month, Brita shared the above photo in her beautiful spring pastels and flower crown. As I pulled out my spring clothes, I realized that I don’t really have that many pastels. Typically, I wear either bright colors or neutrals. I finally found this dress and decided it was close enough!
I don’t really have links for items in my outfit because I bought almost everything second hand or from “off-price” stores (TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls). Besides, the point of this challenge is to shop your own closet. Not to purchase from my links.
The dress came from Platos Closet in Ohio a couple years ago. I paired it with a denim jacket (Old Navy brand but purchased from Platos Closet) because the weather is still chilly here. My brown sandals from Marshalls worked perfectly. I added some pink studs I’ve had forever and a dainty silver necklace I got for Christmas and called it a day (or rather an hour or so because I don’t have anywhere to go #coronavirus2020 #stayhome).
Whenever the seasons change, I think about my wardrobe all over again as I’m sure most people do. I’ve kept a rotating capsule wardrobe for a couple years now so swapping pieces out with the seasons is absolutely essential. Plus it’s a fun way to get out of a rut and discover items of clothing you might have forgotten you even had.
I always get the most excited for season changes from winter to spring and summer to fall. There’s just something about those seasons in between the extremes, you know? So I got super excited when the sky finally stopped leaking this weekend and the temperatures reached the 60s. I dragged Pearson outside to take some spring outfit pictures!
As I mentioned earlier, the change of a season is a great time to “shop your closet.” As you put away your clothes for cold weather and pull out your spring and summer wardrobe, you can assess each piece. Try it on. Discover things you like and don’t like. Start a donation pile. And put together “new” and fun outfits. It’s almost as good as actually shopping only much cheaper!
Besides, right now we should all be staying home to flatten the Coronavirus curve. So it’s more important than ever to shop your own closet rather than buying new clothes. Yes I know we might not have many a reason to get dressed right now. But I personally find joy in trying on clothes and picking out an outfit to wear around the house.
Be sure to click over to the style challenge posts from these other lovely ladies! Check out how they each interpreted the spring pastel look with items from their own closet.
Have you switched over your wardrobe from winter to spring yet? Are you a pastels kind of person?
Join us in this challenge by posting your spring outfits on Instagram using the hashtag #NoBuyStyleChallenge!
Thanks for reading!
I love your take on it! That dress is so cute. And I’m a big fan of denim jackets. I finally found the perfect one last summer. I’m with you on the whole “all dressed up with nowhere to go” problem. I am at least trying to get dressed everyday, but I have no idea when I last wore makeup besides lipstick for filming.
Thank you! I’ll admit, I don’t typically wear a dress when I get “dressed up with nowhere to go.” It’s more like jeans and sneakers. But It still makes me feel better.
I am ALL ABOUT NOT BUYING clothing right now and USING/WEARING what I have!! I need to make sure I don’t like XYZ in my closet first, donate it and thennnnnn get something new!
I do the same thing! If I’m going to buy something new, it’s got to replace something.
I absolutely love your dress. It get me in the mood for spring. Even though I have nowhere to go I feel like I should dress up this weekend. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you! And absolutely do it!
I love this type of challenges. I love them love this outfit so pastel and so perfect for Easter love this.
Thank you!
I love that it is getting warmer enough to wear dresses and skirts! It’s time for all the pastels and florals!
Yes! It’s about time!
Super love your green dress, reminds me that it is Spring…I hope this Pandemic ends soon in order to enjoy it.
Thank you! I’m channeling all the spring vibes
What a great outfit. I just love the dress. The colors are incredible.
Thank you!
I so need to take out my spring clothes! I love the idea of shopping your own closet, heck I might even shop my mom’s closet too!
Yes! Do it!
First, your outfits are so beautiful and I also like the landscape of the building in the background
Thank you so much!
There’s a definite NO BUYING sesh going on right now, so maybe I should try this too! LOL!
haha yeah totally! You should do it!
Pastel colors are as beautiful as they are complex to wear without looking like a candy. But it is not impossible hihihi
haha well hopefully I don’t look like candy here
I love the idea of no buy, and using what you already own. This is going to be a lot of fun to see what everyone comes up with!
Thanks! I thought the idea was brilliant!
I haven’t found a second to switch over my wardrobe yet but will do soon.
It’s always so fun for me!
I love this type of challenges and I absolutely love your dress. It get me in the mood for spring.Thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks so much!
Simply amazing, you really know your fashion and style. Loved the floral dress and the jacket fits it well.
Aww thank you!
Thanks for the tips! I love the idea of a no buy challenge! I’m trying to get better at using what I already have rather than going out & buying something new!
-Madi xo | http://www.everydaywithmadirae.com
Thank you! And same here!
Yes!! Thanks for reminding me that nows the perfect time for a good spring clean. Going to get that scheduled for this weekend. It’s not like I have any plans to go out for the weekend anyway đŸ˜’đŸ˜’
haha so true!
Shopping your closest – that is a great line! Earlier this year, I went to Amvets shopping for a themed cruise I was supposed to be on in a few weeks. I found a retro long sleeve pastel shirt that I thought was perfect for Easter! While it may be a bit ‘outdated’ it is definitely shouts SPRING and it is not outdated to me! Can’t wait to wear it out – at some point!
Oh that sounds like a perfect piece!
That is an interesting collaboration of bloggers.
We loved working together!
Your style is on point. You go girl!
Thank you so much!
I lode to read your blog, it is inspiring in this situation, you looks gorgeous in this outfit and colours of spring. You are looking for SUN comes out and we are looking for rain and clouds, because I belong to Thar Desert and today the temperature is 39 and it will increase in coming few days.
I hope you get some rain soon!
I love this philosophy …use what we already have. Just switch it up to make new looks. Genius!!
Yes! I’ve been trying to live by this philosophy for a while now and love it!
Ooh! Love it! Such a great Spring outfit. I’m still hiding away in jumpers. Time to drag out the summer stuff.
Thank you! I was so excited to finally come out from behind my winter wardrobe!
Cute outfits I know I love to add a denim jacket to a cute spring dress it is one of my go to outfits this time of year.
It’s perfectly easy, cute, and comfortable!
What a creative idea! I am a capsule wardrober too and always look forward to switching a few things out each season. You look great, lady!
Thank you so much!
What an amazing Easter outfit. A great fit
and just right for the occasion!
Thank you! I thought so too!
I love the outfit. Also love the pics.
Thanks!
Cool collections! I love pastel colors especially lavender, my favorite color!
Lavender is a favorite of mine too!
I like the photo with the crown. Very spring-y and festive too. đŸ™‚
Yes Brita’s outfit was the perfect inspiration for this month!
The dress is very pretty and you can wear it in spring, summer or autumn without any problems. I like it.
That is so true!
I am terrible about buying new things. This month I will be doing a similar challenge.
I used to be so bad about that too!
It’s great to read about this new collaboration and so many beautiful pictures! Your outfit is amazing!!
Thank you!
So cute! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Simple and beautiful! I love the way you accentuate the dress with the jean jacket.
Thanks so much!
Definite a challenge I would take and am so excited for it. Just unfortunate my outfits are nowhere as cute as yours