A few months ago I took everything out of my closet, decluttered a few pieces that I hadn’t worn in ages, cleaned the shelf and washed the floor and then put everything back in. I love a good closet declutter! I hung everything on a hanger facing the wrong way so that, if in six months or so, there was anything remaining on a hanger facing the wrong way I’d know that piece can probably be sold or donated.
One of the pieces still on a hanger facing the wrong way was my chambray shirt. I bought it years ago thinking that I would wear it all the time. That hasn’t been the case. I decided to hit up Pinterest again to see if I could breathe some new life into this piece.
The inspiration:
*image from Pinterest
My outfit:
One of the reasons I never reached for this top is that the arms would end up looking wrinkled and bunchy, so I styled it a bit differently than I have in the past. Instead of cuffing the sleeves three times and using the button tab, I only cuffed the sleeves twice. It was a lot more comfortable and didn’t sit right in the crook of my elbow.
The second styling note for this outfit is that I would previously never have tucked a top like this into a tight skirt because of the unsightly lines and extra bulk in the stomach area. With this outfit I decided not to worry about that. I have lumps and bumps and that’s ok! I paired the top with my beloved Everlane pencil skirt and I think it worked well.
I’m also planning on wearing this shirt under a black cardigan and with black jeans and flats on casual Friday.
Lastly, I think it looks cute knotted at the waist for a casual look.
What do you think? Is this shirt a keeper? Have you ever done a closet declutter?
I’d love to know if you guys are enjoying these shopping my closet posts. I could make them a regular series if you are! Let me know in the comments.
xo.
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38 Comments
Those shoes are amazing! Love them 🙂
Thank you so much Kate!
I need to do this! I have so many clothes and wear the same 3 outfits! X
It’s a fun project!
The shirt is a keeper. Looks good on you 🙂
Thank you so much!
Nice post! I really need to implement your decluttering methods!
It’s satisfying!
I bet it is. Clutter drives me nuts at times.
You rock those outfits!! I love denim tops, they suit with so many outfits and can be dressed up so well for work!
Thank you Kat! They are pretty versatile.
Yes, keep posting. This is a great communication
Thanks!
You really know how to rock these outfits!
Xoxo,
Laura // afinnontheloose.com
Thank you!
I absolutely love my chambray shirt! I wear it with everything! The denim on denim look is definitely worth a try!
Canadian tuxedo!
Loved the idea about turning the clothes in the closet! I would never have thought of that…I go through my closet quite often as I get tired of clutter…going to start using this method…Thanks!
I’m glad to help!
The top is definitely a keeper! I like all the different ways you styled it – I feel like a denim shirt is a must-have for everyone. Plus those shoes are SO cute!!
Sarah | getupgetaway.com
Thank you!
Thank you!
I love both of these styling options! I have a very similar shirt that I didn’t wear for so long then realised how perfect it was for dressed down days and became obsessed with it. I wouldn’t have thought to put mine with a skirt like that but yours looks great. I agree though, I hate when fabrics bunch up when they’re tucked in x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
It is good for casual days:) I like pieces that work for the office and on the weekends. Thanks for reading!
Love the different ways you styled the denim button down top. Cute outfit looks!
http://www.beautyblissandchaos.com
Thank you Sandy!
I like the shirt and the shoes! It’s a keeper I think!
Thank you!
Love the different ways you styled this! It looks amazing. The shoes are absolutely fab as well!
Thank you!
Thank you Lauren! The shoes are my favourite:)
You totally pulled this look off the denim shirt is definitely a keeper! I like the last outfit the most and the way you paired it with the shoes <3
Natonya | https://justnatonya.wordpress.com/
Thank you! Those shoes are my faves!
I love the shirt! Definitely a keeper 🙂
It looks so good on you!
Thank you so much!
This is such a fun project! I’ve never tried it, but I might have to soon!