Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Clothes

A few weeks back, I stared at my wardrobe and had a horrible realization: my wardrobe is not age appropriate. I'm turning 25 next month ... and I think I still have t-shirts that I wore in high school. I mean, it's very liberating that most of the stuff still fits ... but cmon now, Taryn. Get with the program. But here's the thing: I have absolutely zero fashion sense. I can't thumb through the racks and say, "Ooh! This shirt would work with a blazer, a fabulous scarf, pair of skinny jeans and some super sexy heels that'll probably kill my feet, but who gives a damn when you look amazing?!"

My friend Tara has the shopping gene down pat. And Jordan  has some awesome fashion sense that I truly wish I could absorb via osmosis. No, really.  Take for instance: her casual wear for hanging around Alexandria, VA:

Image (c) Jordan Streetman/Southern Hospitality

I can't put that together! Well, that's not entirely true. I do amazing in the footwear department. But I'm not kidding: my closet? Is pathetic. I wish I had someone to lay out some clothes for me. And I really really really wish I knew how to buy clothing that was 1) Age appropriate  2) Flattering, without being skanky  3) Sexy, in a conservative way. IE: Above photo.

SIGHHH.
I'm going "home" to California in July, and damn it, I want some outfits by then. The t-shirt, jeans and flip flops thing was great for College. But I'm a big girl now.


12 comments:

  1. Hahaha. Awww, this post sounds all too familiar. I was just telling my husband that I wish I had a personal stylist. I'm terrible at these things. And shopping becomes just downright frustrating. I'm definitely Mrs. Plain Jane and need help too! And I was just admiring Jordan's style earlier as well. If only it was that simple.

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  2. i am the same way but i can't get past my flip flops shorts phase not going to lie. after i get off work your lucky to get me in a pair of jeans i'm either in sweats or ball shorts.

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  3. We are like twins because I feel the exact same way!! I feel like all my clothes are boring plain jane and highschool! I am almost 22 about to finish college married and a mommy.. and I feel like my clothes look like I am a little kid! I told my husband that I was going to start little my little changing that.. somehow.. haha

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  4. I hear ya girl! I need to update my wardrobe as well. I have the hardest time shopping. My problem is I can't commit. I will say "Oh this is cute" and then I will put it back down. SO annoying.

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  5. I love those boots!!! Where did you get them?

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  6. I feel the EXACT same way! I tell Matt all the time that I wish I could just dump my entire closet and get a whole new grown-up wardrobe. My high school clothes just aren't cutting it anymore! Little by little I'm trying to switch over, but I don't have that natural knack for fashion either. Sigh.

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  7. I believe Jordan found those boots at Target?? But they've switched all their footware over to summer/spring type sandal stuff

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  8. I have the same problem. I can only do the basic jeans/shirt thing. I am horrible at accessorizing and I can't find things in the store and know I have things at home that they would work with. I need a stylist!

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  9. A weekly blogger fashion lineup? Sign me up!

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  10. I felt this same way about 4 months ago. I'm slowly but surely transitioning items out and bringing new ones in. It's been really fun figuring out what my style is, what I really love and what I don't.

    rebeccawithanR

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  11. okay, you've convinced me...we'll go shopping. ;) i find SO MUCH of what i wear on sale at macy's (my skinny jeans...and my favorite 3/4 lengh sweatshirt with blue stripes), H&M has super cute blazers for cheap cheap cheap (and accessories) and my sweet boots that you like? burlington. $20 bucks. i bet they're on sale now for like $10. rest assured, i'm in pjs right now, so i'm not one for always dressing up at all. thanks for the compliment, though. *blush*

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  12. also, i'm 28, and i'm still battling the "grown-up" fashion issues myself. :/

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