If I had to name the thing that I emphasize most about the fairdare in my own closet, it would probably be keeping the inventory lean. I'm not extreme about it, but I do try to be aware of overconsumption. This is not a directive, it is just an acknowledgment. I think there are many ways to take the fairdare (emphasizing thrifted clothing, making one's own clothing or wearing a uniform to name a few). Most of us will utilize some combination of ethical + sustainable practices, and that is beautiful.
In keeping a tight edit of pieces, I lean toward pieces that fall into a color palette so that they mix + match. Mine is mainly white, natural, olive + denim. I may love a new color or pattern that shows up out there, but rarely (+ usually only as an accessory) does it have much longevity in my closet. So when I found a pair of organic cotton, made-in-California shorts that I liked + they were only available in black, white + cornflower, I figured the black + white ones were the ones for me.
I decided that I would wear the white ones mostly at home (to keep them clean) + the black ones for curb sitting outings, biking, gardening + camping. It sounded like a good plan until I wore the black ones on a weekend camping trip + realized that I just didn't feel very cute wearing them. It probably sounds ridiculous, but I decided to honor that + sold them. Someone bought them right away, and I hope they love the heck out of them this summer!
I decided to see if I could change my mind about the cornflower, because I was not finding any other shorts that I liked the fit + feel of as much.
I'm not sure if this thought exercise contradicts the concept of wardrobe authenticity, but I'm curious + learning...so I'm interested to see what happens. (It also made me smile to look down + see that I'm practically sitting on a cornflower, yoga towel I bought years ago, because they only had a few colors to choose from. Add that to the list above.) :)
Love,
Jane
In keeping a tight edit of pieces, I lean toward pieces that fall into a color palette so that they mix + match. Mine is mainly white, natural, olive + denim. I may love a new color or pattern that shows up out there, but rarely (+ usually only as an accessory) does it have much longevity in my closet. So when I found a pair of organic cotton, made-in-California shorts that I liked + they were only available in black, white + cornflower, I figured the black + white ones were the ones for me.
I decided that I would wear the white ones mostly at home (to keep them clean) + the black ones for curb sitting outings, biking, gardening + camping. It sounded like a good plan until I wore the black ones on a weekend camping trip + realized that I just didn't feel very cute wearing them. It probably sounds ridiculous, but I decided to honor that + sold them. Someone bought them right away, and I hope they love the heck out of them this summer!
I decided to see if I could change my mind about the cornflower, because I was not finding any other shorts that I liked the fit + feel of as much.
- I thought about how I would wear them. I like them with a white tee or tank.
- I noted that I'm attracted to other bright colors this season.
- I noticed an Eastern Bluebird in our yard + that its gorgeous feathers are a version of that cornflower blue. I actually think that's what did it for me. This kind of blows my mind. I was actually inspired by nature. :)
I'm not sure if this thought exercise contradicts the concept of wardrobe authenticity, but I'm curious + learning...so I'm interested to see what happens. (It also made me smile to look down + see that I'm practically sitting on a cornflower, yoga towel I bought years ago, because they only had a few colors to choose from. Add that to the list above.) :)
Love,
Jane
