This skirt is another version of Vogue 7303, made up quite plain as a mini. I fell in love with the fresh green lime print of this fabric and thought it would be ideal for a cool little summer skirt. Just the colour alone is refreshing! I matched the print of limes on the skirt with these orange slice earrings that I bought back in the 80’s which are now definitely passe as earrings, but look OK strung on a chain as a necklace. A good way to rework some old accessories.
This skirt pattern has been such a great pattern I can’t see myself ever tiring of it. Its most important asset is that it fits me perfectly. The value of this cannot be over-emphasised. And its plain enough to jazz up in ways only limited by your imagination.
Actually, setting myself this challenge of wearing something completely different every day has been very good for me, and breathed new life into many of my clothes that I have passed over in favour of a few favourites too often. And taking my photo each day has also made me more aware of my personal grooming and image that I’m presenting to my family and friends and the world. I’m telling you it’s not always a pretty sight, and I’m definitely trying to smarten up my act a bit.
I firmly believe that when you make an effort to look good on the outside and you are pleased with your appearance and attire, it definitely lifts your spirits and makes you feel much better within yourself. The result is a happier more cheery me who is more pleasant for my family and friends to spend time with! I hope!
Plus, I’m realising I’ve made heaps of clothes that aren’t maybe quite as hideous as I sometimes think. They just need to be “styled”, with things I already have, or can be made by me if I need to. Half the battle in making your own clothes and loving them enough to wear them is simply to just DO IT. Without second guessing yourself too much. We shouldn’t just assume that shop-bought is necessarily superior.
Other details:
Cardigan & T-shirt; Country Road
Sandals; Vicenza, bought at Soletta Shoes
Necklace; earrings (origins lost in the mists of time) strung on a chain
so agree. looking good on outside sure boosts my inner confidence.