Day 57: I'm exhausted and so is my wardrobe

Fifty-seven solid days without repeating an outfit at work. Truly amazing.

Today marks day 57 of My Wardrobe Challenge as well as the last working day of 2010 for me. With the year coming to an end, it seems like the perfect time to bring my challenge to an end as well. Actually, the bigger reason for bringing the challenge to an end is the fact that I've run out of things to wear. There might be a few articles left hanging in the closet that weren't lucky enough to make an appearance over the last three months, but in all honesty, they aren't worthy of the challenge and would be better served on the rack at the local Salvation Army or as part of a horrible Halloween costume. There are some pieces of clothing that I just won't wear no matter what.

I'm pretty excited for the New Year and ready to start repeating some of my outfits. There are a few really cute items that have had to take a back seat while they wait for their turn again in the rotation.

For today, I'm wearing a pair of my gray slacks paired with a gray, white and yellow striped 3/4-sleeve top. I'm wearing a cute pair of gray flannel flats that I hardly ever wear (they were ecstatic to come out of the closet) and a warm gray cardigan since it's cold here in Kansas. The slacks and cardigan are both from Gordman's and the top and flats both came from Target.

Overall, this challenge was a HUGE success! Fifty-seven days?!? I thought this was impossible! Now I know better! And, I know that I have absolutely no reason to buy clothes for awhile. Not quite sure if that is good or bad news....

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

$0.42 for a sweater dress? Why yes, I think I will!

I just have to share my most recent super score. I know that part of this challenge was to not buy anymore clothing but since $0.42 rounds down to zero, I consider this purchase free :)

As a Kohl's charge card holder, I receive coupons in the mail on a regular basis. Sometimes the coupons rock, other times they suck and are nothing more than an evil ploy to get you in the store and buy crap you don't need. However, on this occasion, the coupon was actually for 30% off a purchase, which I consider to be pretty darn good. I knew there was a sweater dress I wanted - in fact, I'd been eyeing the same dress for weeks wondering when/how I would make the purchase - so when this coupon came in the mail I knew I had my answer. I paired the coupon with a gift card I'd been holding onto for months and as a result I walked away with an absolutely adorable sweater dress! SCORE!!

This is one of my favorite sale stories to tell and people are truly amazed. What can I say? I take sale shopping, coupon-ing (yes, I created another verb) and saving money very seriously. Well, at least now I do. Ask me what a sale or a coupon was 10 years ago and I would've looked at you with a look of sheer confusion and been appalled that anyone would have to use a coupon or shop the sale rack. Does this mean I'm getting old???

Here's to savvy shopping!

Day 46: I have amazed myself...

December 8, 2010 marks Day 46 of My Wardrobe Challenge. Unbelievable. I had no idea when I started this endeavor that I would make it this far. At this point, I feel that if I wear something that I've already worn I am defeated. I hope to make it another 10 days but at this point, it's slim-pickins' in my closet. I have had to become very crafty and have resorted to the archives on more than one occasion. Lucky for me, I rarely get rid of clothing (unless I can absolutely 100% convince myself that I will NEVER need/wear it again). Today, I appreciate my tendancy to hoard more than ever, and also for the fact that my boyfriend doesn't require much closet space.

The outfit I am wearing today consists of a burnt orange cropped wrap sweater that I picked up off the JCPenney sale rack ($3) back in 2006 or 2007 (?) with an embellished tank (cream color) by A.N.A ($12, purchased at the same time). These two pieces have been in my wardrobe for years, literally, and today I'm so glad they exist. I paired these with a pair of my brown slacks and my wonderful Madden brown wedges. I am so glad that I purchased these wedges because they have proved themselves time and time again. Prior to the foot surgery I had back in late February 2010, I wasn't sure if these shoes would ever be worn again. But, thanks to Dr. Galliano and his expertise, my foot is better than ever and I have no problem wearing any of my shoes!

Overall, the outfit really looks good, especially when I put on the NEW coat my wonderful, fabulous, loving little sister got me for my birthday. It is a plaid pea-coat she purchased from Victoria's Secret and it ADORABLE! So classy and the fit is perfect. Thanks Corinne!

Unfortunately, no picture since I don't have a camera with me :(

Here's to another day and another outfit! I wonder if I can make it all the way through the month of December???