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- advice on starting a wardrobe from OYMG
- decide on the colour palette you want first
- start with these basics
- 3 dresses (skip if going for boyish look)
- 2 skirts (or pants/shorts)
- 3 blouses
- 2 t-shirts or tops (more if not getting any dresses)
- at least 2 cardigans or other outerwear
- 2 pairs of shoes
- 1 bag
- assortment of socks and legwear
- assortment of accessories
- ✽ choose things that can be layered, mixed and matched and used in multiple ways.
- Kathryn's (IDKBIL) Beginners' Guide
- Choose a general colour scheme to co-ord with.
- Determine what styles and lengths look good on you and you feel good in.
- Select a base dress in a neutral colour with just a few details.
- Select an plain underskirt. Make sure the colour and length go well with your base dress.
- Next is a lace underskirt. A sleveless dress will also do. Make sure the length works well with your base dress.
- Choose a patterned skirt to either wear as an overskirt, or under the base dress. Make sure the colours match your scheme and the length works well. A good option is a skirt with fake 'layers'.
- Tunic top: stick to a neutral colour with lace or other details. Or choose patterns if you are getting several.
- Tights and/or socks: as with the tunic, stick to a neutral colour with light detail. Or choose colours/patterns if you are getting several. Co-ord with legwarmers as well.
- 'Fun' dress. A dress with more colour, detail or pattern. Choose one that co-ords with the rest of your wardrobe. This will be more effort, but worth it.
- A blouse is a good layering piece. Long or short sleeve is fine. It will most likely be covered up, so an interesting collar is the most important thing. If you choose a blouse/tunic top with details, make sure you can fit it into co-ord where the details will be seen.
- A jumper is optional depending on your climate. Make sure it's loose enough to go over your other layers.
- A knitted/crocheted vest (or lace in warmer climates). Choose a length that fits with the rest of your wardrobe.
- Shawls and/or capelets add extra layers to your co-ord. A light scarf can be worn in warm weather.
- Pants (optional). Make sure they are a loose fit. Khaki and green are good options instead of blue-jeans.
- A wide range of shoes are suitable: boots, oxfords, tennis shoes, ballet flats. Look for ones with details that match your co-ord.
- Accessories: brooch. Look for brooches with a thin pin that will minimise damage to fabric. Or try making your own.
- Scarves are preferably long so you can wind them around your neck. Choose the material according to the temperature. Lace, colours and patterns are all good options.
- Necklaces with woodland themes are perfect. Gold or tarnished silver is good. Choose materials like leather, lace and twine for a natural look.
- Any kind of bag is fine, as long as it matches your co-ord.
- Other optional items: hair clip; headband; a hat.
- Dear Miss Kellie's Wardrobe Essentials
- base dress: 1 or 2. Choose neutral colours that you can easily co-ord with.
- petticoat (underskirt): 1. Usually has lace or broderie.
- fancy dress: 2-5. Dress with pattern, detail or more colour. Try to have a variety of sleeve lengths.
- skirt: 3-4. At least one lacy one, plus at least two with quirky detail such as pattern, patchwork etc.
- oversized shirt/tunic: 2-3. Can be worn with a skirt in place of a dress.
- longsleeve blouse: 2. One plain, one patterned. May be button-up or not.
- shortsleeve blouse: 1-2. Get tighter-fitting blouses to layer under other clothes. Layer them so the sleeves are visible.
- outerwear: cardigans: 2-4. Generally go for a more fitted style.
- outerwear: jumpers: 2-3. Go for more over-sized styles.
- outerwear: vest and/or shawl: many colours and textures are available.
- socks: 3+. Get knee-highs and ankle socks for different looks. Have a variety of different colours and decos, e.g. lace.
- tights & leggings: Have a variety of colours and motifs. Accessorise with legwarmers.
- shoes: 1-3. Brown colour and round toes are the most important attributes. Also try to have at laest 1 pair of boots and oxfords.
- bag: 1+. Any kind of bag is fine. Leather satchel bags are common. Choose one that you can co-ord with.
- Dear Miss Kellie's Wardrobe Essentials, Budget Edition Items in order of importance:
- Base dress
- Petticoat (pretty much you've got a coord now!)
- Shoes & Socks
- Skirt
- Blouse
- Bag
- Outerwear (cardigan or jumper)
- Oversized shirt
- Fancy dress
- Outerwear (vest or another cardigan)
- Tights or leggings
- Jacket
- Kathryn (IDKBIL): sample, all-seasons, mori kei capsule wardrobe:
- Four dresses
- One white dress
- One cream/beige dress
- One Brown Dress
- One fun dress (pattern or color)
- Four skirts
- One lace skirt
- Once brown skirt
- One white skirt
- One fun skirt (pattern or color)
- Four blouses
- One short sleeved blouse
- One long sleeved blouse
- One sleeveless blouse
- One fun blouse (pattern or color)
- Four sweaters
- One brown sweater
- One tan sweater
- One cream sweater
- One fun sweater (pattern, color, or harder to work with)
- Three scarves
- One brown
- One white
- One lace
- Three pairs of shoes
- One pair of lace up, high boots
- One pair of ankle boots
- One pair of sandals or sneakers
- One shawl
- Could be cream or brown, but should be versatile
- Two bags
- One fancier (lace, color, basket, etc.)
- One practical (backpack, larger bag, simple leather, etc.)
- One hat
- Could be a sun hat or a knitted hat
- Three pairs of tights
- One cream
- One brown
- One fun pair (color or pattern)
- One pair of pants
- Either cotton in brown or cream, or mori kei type jeans
- Four dresses
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