Thursday, 10 April 2014

Dusting Off The Flares

I have a bit of a weird complex when it comes to getting rid of things. It's not like I'm anywhere close to being a hoarder, but I struggle with getting rid of things sometimes, even when it's a bit ridiculous. Shall I elaborate?

Before I entered the corporate world, I spent a number of years working at a family-owned boutique, whose primary focus was premium denim. This was an amazing time in my life, and I have a lot of good memories from the days at the store. I also accumulated quite the collection of jeans, as you can imagine.

It's been a few years since I worked at the store, and while some of my jeans are still in rotation, many of them are collecting dust in my closet. Some of them don't fit, and some of them are a bit out-dated looking.

Every time I do a closet purge, I try to get rid of some of the jeans I know I'm not going to wear anymore...but I always struggle to let them go! I really don't know if it's because they're tied to memories of the good ol' days, or if it's just because I hate giving up expensive things. Regardless, the issue is definitely there.

But. It's not always an "issue."

I've been noticing that wide-legged and flared jeans are back in style, which means I've been eager to wear them again. Instead of going out and buying a pair, I remembered that I had some in my closet that I haven't worn in years. 

Lesson learned. Don't get rid of stuff. 









OUTFIT DETAILS:

Blouse - W118 by Walter Baker via Winners (Similar) // Cardigan - Urban Outfitters (Similar)
 Jeans - Guido & Mary (Similar) // Purse - Roots (Same) // Belt - American Eagle (Similar)
Bracelets - Stella & Dot (Same and Same) // Necklace - Stella & Dot (Same)


Do you have a hard time getting rid of old clothing too?


26 comments:

  1. I have the clothes hoarding issue too… I keep thinking "But I might want to wear it sometime!!" It took me forever to go from flares to skinny jeans. Now I am not sure that I want to go back to flares… These look great on you! There is something to be said for hanging on to things - you know it all comes back around! (Although I really hope a lot of the 80s trends stay in the 80s…)

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  2. love!
    xx
    daniella
    simplybeautifulelegant.blogspot.com

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  3. I, personally, love that flared jeans are back! You killed it with these! You look retro, not out dated.
    -Ash
    www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com

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  4. I love your blouse and belt! Especially the belt. It's a bit of a more subtle way to be in the spirit of spring!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  5. I also get ridiculously nostalgic about objects, even if I won't ever use them again. You look insanely sexy in this orange top, and I love how you paired it with dark green (going to have to steal that color combo).

    Brittney

    Another Beautiful Thing

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  6. Oh my I love that look and the 70s flared jeans! You look great!!!

    ♥ www.sugarpopfashion.com ♥

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  7. Classic denim styles while maybe not in fashion at the moment never go out of style. Flares are definitely one of those that always come back. And they look great on you!

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  8. Jackie wowww
    You look wonderful, I love your denim, so cool
    Kisses and thank you so much
    The Indian Savage Diary

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  9. Love how you styled this denim. You look fabulous!

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  10. I'm always a fan of the flare jeans! Such a pretty look!!
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

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  11. So cute - those jeans look great! I do like to get rid of stuff at least twice a year, but I have a no-denim rule (jeans, shorts, jackets)now because those are the one item of clothing I always wear and regret the few times I have given them away.

    Tracy
    www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com

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  12. fabulous outfit and great blog [: keep up with the great work girl!
    if you're interested and haven't already, let's follow each other [: lemme know!

    Xxx
    www.thedancingpencilonpaper.blogspot.com

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  13. Wow I can never rock the flared jeans!
    It looks amazing on you, its probably because you're so slender and skinny!
    Looks cute =)!

    http://enticedspice.blogspot.ca

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  14. I am the same way with my clothes! It is so hard to part with them! What if they come back in style?!?!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlouis.com

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  15. I love flared jeans, always have and always will. It's the most flattering design of all. I own about 10 pairs, most of them old, but I keep wearing them :)

    http://bellapummarola.blogspot.it/

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  16. Flares look great on you! I especially love them paired with this bright blouse!
    <3
    katsfashionfix.blogspot.com

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  17. I know exactly what you mean about not being able to throw away old clothes! I don't know if you watch Community Channel on Youtube but she talked about exactly the same thing recently (here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leiP1KV-GX8).

    On a sartorial note, I am kind of in love with your flared jeans!! It's so flattering and pretty on you, styled to perfection with that gorgeous bright top! You look amazing!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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  18. YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! I love that neon coral on you. Simply stunning lady!

    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  19. I too struggle with letting things go - I feel like I rarely purge my closet, and then as soon as I do I want to wear an item I got rid of - not helpful for future purges :/ Anyway, You look lovely!
    Miche from Buttons and Birdcages

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  20. Beautiful casual look <3 The necklace is fantastic and I love the bright pop of color with the blouse!

    - Anna

    www.melodicthriftychic.com

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  21. Oh my goodness, yes! I can think of some that I got rid of that came back into style later!

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  22. Love the cargo paired with those stripes!

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  23. I love a good flared jean so glad they are back in style.

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  24. Fresh look, i like the top ;)

    xx

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  25. This outfit is N1!!! I love it! You look amazing!


    xx,
    cvetybaby.com
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