Once again the weather is changeable, even for “Four Seasons in One Day” Melbourne, and it’s time to look at the 2022 Summer wardrobe update.
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2021 Summer Wardrobe Plan
First, let’s recap the plan; essentials plus a party dress for $1000.
- Bras – at least two good ones, and a sports bra say $500
- Undies – at least 10, say $150
- Hat – say $50
- Dressy occasion outfit, say $300
Still looking for the same building blocks:
- Colour: black.
- Pattern: perhaps trying larger patterns like a single flower or slogan.
- Silhouette: My favourite is still a 3:2 ratio – long top over a long bottom (e.g. tunic over jeans.
- Design Line: Semi-fitted.
- Texture: Light and Smooth.
2021 Summer Wardrobe Update
So the plan didn’t quite work out as hoped:
- Didn’t get to the corsetier (who IS still open thank goodness).
- Did get some undies ($169)
- Got some hats that didn’t fit ($70), then got some that did ($195).
- Chiffon skirt and glittery top ($386) on sale!
- Unexpectedly, my sandals finally fell apart, and as Clever Girl ate both my indoor outdoor slippers, I had to get some more ($448)
Total of $1,268, which wouldn’t have left me anything had I made it to the corsetier for a fitting.
The undies are already on the too big side (thanks to the Q1 weight loss plan), and while I have a party outfit, it hasn’t been worn yet thanks to social distancing and venue capacity limits over the Christmas season.
Wardrobe Learnings
Like Winter 2021, I struggled relying on mail order, because I couldn’t get to the shops. And I struggled with self-esteem as I wore saggy, baggy and soiled clothes that didn’t fit well.
I definitely feel it’s time to give up on “cheap” clothes, and go back to decent ones regardless of whether I’m going out or not.
Just have to see whether I can get used to that again!
How did your 2022 Summer wardrobe update go?
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