June 30×30, Days 16-18

At the beginning of June my friends Paige, Lee and I kicked off a 30×30 Style Challenge. We chose 30 items out of our closets to style 30 outfits over the course of the month.

Thirty is kind of a weird number because it still feels like a lot on some days, and on other days it feels limiting. However, I am learning more than I expected. So far I’ve discovered I love knotting my shirts, color palettes are really important to me and that black is a great way to ‘toughen’ up a white outfit.

DAY SIXTEEN:

I’m surprised I’ve made it this far into the challenge without pairing these items together. It’s such a simple formula, and I love how it works. The shape of these pants goes really well with knotted tops, because it lends an instant hourglass silhouette. And the minimalist sandals mimic the overall body-con vibe.

SHIRT: old J.Crew, try this USA made option | PANTS: Elizabeth Suzann, currently sold out, but still available in linen | PONS: c/o Avarcas Canada | BAG: Baggu

Effortless Factor: 10 – Finally, a 10! I didn’t even have to retie this top once. I loved how I felt in this outfit, relaxed, pulled-together and very comfortable.

DAY SEVENTEEN:

Originally I planned to wear my Sarita wedges with this outfit, because I love the way they look with these pants, but in the interest of traveling light (we headed out of town for a quick family visit) I wore a shoe that would see me through a wider variety of scenarios. As I mentioned, we were visiting family, and it mortified me to grab a picture in public with everyone around. This is the first time I’ve ever done an outfit capture in one single click of the shutter. (Mercifully, I don’t think anyone was paying attention.)

Effortless Factor: 9 – Even though it’s basically the same ingredients, this outfit didn’t feel as effortless as the one the day before. I think it’s the rigid denim jacket. I like my items soft and easy to move in, which is probably why I tend to shy away from too many fitted jackets.

JACKET: Levi’s (similar) | SHIRT: c/o Only Child | PANTS: Elizabeth Suzann, currently sold out, but still available in linen | SHOES: c/o Nisolo | BAG: Baggu

DAY EIGHTEEN:

Oh, this day was so good, I didn’t even hardly bother thinking about my clothes. Sometimes I just need a day like that. I didn’t necessarily love the combo, but I was comfortable, and happy playing and celebrating Father’s Day with my family. If I were to re-do it, I would have worn my vintage army shirt knotted in the front. The gray-gray-black tones would work better that the tan-gray-black I had here. After shape, color/tone is probably the biggest factor in determining how I build an outfit.

Effortless Factor: 9 – My shirt wrinkled quite a bit from traveling, so I opted for a half tuck, which didn’t really work, and I ended the day in a full tuck, which looks good, but can be annoying.

SHIRT: c/o Tradlands | PANTS: Vintage Levi’s (have you guys heard of Re/Done?) | SWEATER: c/o Grana (sold out, try this option) | SANDALS: Birkenstocks

Cheers to a great Monday!