Summer Flashbacks n.3 - "Fashion Revision"

(Do excuse me for referring back to August - blogging and social media is obsessed with the "now," but I'll stay obsessed with summer until there is nothing left to get through.)

After: OLIVE des OLIVE nude tunic, with J.Crew Factory grey patent triple-loop belt (somehow with only two loops) and Pitaya black cotton pull-on skirt (sister's own)

In August, I was cleaning my wardrobe and charting every single piece of clothing I currently own, because 1, it's summer and that's the time I'm at home to take care of my junk; 2, I couldn't be motivated to do something else at that time (silly me); 3, I believe the time-consuming process would pay off when I have concrete knowledge of the ridiculous amount I own and that of the underused pile. Now that I know how many shirts I have, I must exercise self-control..

So I found this piece from 4-5 years ago, a dusty nude tunic with matching scarf and a cream underslip by a Japanese label, and it's appalling.

Don't get me wrong: the piece is made well, and on someone else it may shine. It just doesn't fit me. It doesn't flatter my skin tone or body type; the billowy bottom and the drapes make me look like a pumpkin.  My sister steps in at this point and offered her genius idea:

Looks just like a medium weight sweater.

TUCK IT IN. Wear it like a top, hide the extra material under a skirt with a little volume; you keep the smooth neckline, the lovely folds, the comfy knit material and the nude colour ready for fall. My sister is fond of nude/beige colours and the hue looks better on her paler complexion than mine.

She kept the top and I took the scarf. I like scarves (a lot), I don't own another thin scarf and, much influenced by my sister, I'd fancy a nude item for styling purposes: it goes well with the basic white, black and cream colour palette. Love how it ended up as a win-win! :)

Lesson 3: You don't always have to wear that top, that skirt or that belt the way it's supposed to be worn. Re-interpret the piece to give it new life - It is designed and produced as is, but you own it now, and you should decide how you'd like to wear it. Have fun!

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