Over the next two weeks I will be exploring an area in The
Giants Closet called the Valley of the Duplicates. So far in the Valley of the Duplicates, I
have discovered seven white skirts and eight black skirts.
Yes, I own eight black skirts. Sure, they are all of varying lengths,
fabrication and style, but it’s still eight
black skirts. Which, if I’m honest,
seems at least a bit excessive. So, I
will be wearing, tossing or wearing and then
tossing all of those skirts over the next week or so. Starting with this black maxi skirt:
I paired the skirt (Target) with a cobalt tie-front blouse
(Old Navy) and pewter sandals (Lovely People via Piperlime). I also added a cuff (thrifted) and yellow
hoop earrings (Nordstrom)
This skirt is one of my more recent, pre-Nosh Opping
Expedition purchases from a time when I was single-handedly keeping my local
Target afloat. In my defense, I had a
black maxi skirt on my list for some time so it wasn’t an impulse
purchase. But, I did also have seven
other black skirts in my closet at the time, so, yeah.
Still, I think this one’s a keeper. As a giant it can be hard to find maxi skirts
(and dresses) that are long enough, but I think this one works. Also, it’s super comfortable, so, yes, this
one stays.
Tomorrow, I will bring you Black Skirt # 2.
Happy Monday, All!
Gracey
Isn't it great how Target's maxi skirts (and dresses) are...maxi, even on giants like us? I have a couple that I have been wearing nonstop this spring.
ReplyDeleteI've been eying this maxi too...love the fuschia one! It looks really nice on, and just great paired with the cobalt top.
ReplyDelete<3 Cambria
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You have 8 black skirts, I probably have 8 black shirts (and I'm not counting camis!) Black skirts are really versatile, so I can definitely understand having a few. Love the maxi!
ReplyDeleteYou sound like me with striped shirts - I probably have 8 or 9. I do wear them all, though, so...I guess that makes it ok?!
ReplyDeleteThis skirt is really cute. I was on a blog, don't ask which one because I have NO clue which one it was, but the blogger had taken a long skirt like this and tied a knot at the hem on one side that looked like a flower. It was awesome. Duplicates? who me?? LOL
ReplyDeleteYa know, I can get behind the 8 black skirts. Most versatile color on the planet! However, 7 white skirts? I have one white skirt. Okay, actually, make that 2, and I struggle so much with styling them! What's your secret?
ReplyDeleteBTW now I have a black maxi skirt on my wish list :) Lookin' good, lady!
I love this idea! It's a great way to document all them clothes. I might copycat this.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this weekend I found a pair of pants that I'm purging in honor of you. I'll post about it later this week!
what a pretty shirt! i'm a sucker for the color blue!
ReplyDeletekw, ladiesinnavy
Nice! 8 black skirts sounds about right ;) Love this look! This shade of blue with your long black skirt is perfect!
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Rachel
Rachel’s Lookbook
Now you've got me thinking and wondering how many duplicates I might have--I just have two black skirts, but at least three pair of khaki pants, some that I haven't worn in a looong time.
ReplyDeleteLove the tied blouse :)
ReplyDeletexo Jennifer
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I like your strategy here, Gracey! I'm not sure I have many duplicates of any one thing, but my closet is nevertheless somewhat overfull, so I'll have to start breaking things into categories. I definitely dig why you're keeping this'n, it'll be fun to see the others.
ReplyDeleteI love this skirt! I think a classic black maxi just can't be beat. It looks great paired with the bright blue top. I have quite a few duplicates in my closet as well. Love the idea of remixing them!
ReplyDeleteCallie
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You're clever- I like the Valley of the Duplicates in the land of Nosh Opping. Awesome. I thought of you and sent you good thoughts this weekend as I went thrifting. It takes so much willpower to not get new items especially when they're so cheap! But I support you wholeheartedly and can't wait to hear more about your adventures in your closet! I'm trying to wear everything I have as well, but it's a long row to hoe when I keep buying new stuff!
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Hahah the valley of duplicates- I'm guilty of that as well (especially with black polka dots, maybe I should try styling them in different ways!) LOVE this skirt on you and the colour of the top is divine- def a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI love black skirts too, they are so versatile and definitely something essential in the wardrobe. But wait, I don't have any..haha...looks like I need to look for one. You look great in that maxi skirt, so ht flowy and just perfect for summer! The shirt is lovely, the color is a hit! And that little knot is too cute!
ReplyDeletemongs
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Oh, yeah, they will pry my long-enough black maxi skirt off my cold, dead waist. They're such incredibly useful pieces, I wouldn't want to be without one.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the cull! I've still got too many pair of jeans, but I did make a dent.
O wow. 8 black skirts is a lot BUT it means you will never be without a black skirt. I guess that doesn't really make sense, what I just said. Anyways. I like the black maxi and I think it should be a keeper too!!
ReplyDeleteHannah Tattoos and Pearls
This is sort of a brilliant idea for a series of posts. I love this black maxi look...I bet it's so comfortable. :3 Good luck sorting your skirts out!
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