Spring 10x10: Week Four and My Favorite Outfits

​Well, I made it to the finish line! Four weeks of the 10x10 challenge, and a four-week trial of my spring capsule wardrobe. Here's how it went...
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Navigating the Challenge During Our #StayHome Adventure

​When I go to the store, these days, I often try to go early in the morning. There are fewer people to avoid, and a greater selection of the things I need to buy. 

But it's often cooler during the early part of the morning, so once again, I needed my outerwear cardigan. It actually was still a bit chilly even with it on.
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Here's What I Wore...

Outfit Formula by Reader Request: Martha was Right...

Last week's spring 10x10 challenge post included a picture with this orange striped top in it, and others with the rust cardigan.

One of my favorite bloggers: Martha, from The Martha Review, commented that she thought the two would look good together. I told her I would give it a try & she was right. Thanks, Martha!

I hadn't really thought to try them together before, but was happy with the way it turned out.

I think it's my favorite challenge outfit now!!

Have you ever been surprised by an outfit formula that worked for you?

Results: The 10x10 Challenge & My Spring Capsule Wardrobe

(1) Though I hadn't intend thought I'd end up wearing it, at first, I loved the variety my rust cardigan added, and would like to make it an intentional part of my spring capsule wardrobe, going forward.

(2) I included an olive green scarf as an accessory, which I love! But I wore it so many times, I began to get tired of it.

So, I bought one more, in a brown floral print, and will be happy to have that one, too, going forward.

(3) I have two pairs of earrings I used with this capsule. I am happy with them, but might like one or two more.

I'm interested in trying both a muted gold pair and a silver one, so I ordered a set of hoops I'll be trying soon.

(4) I think I need slightly shorter tops. I tried a few times to solve that problem by tucking them in, but may need to give in and actually hem them. :)

(5) The big question is whether or not I was able to create ten outfit formulas that work well for me.

I don't think I have ten perfect ones, unfortunately, but I think with all the possible variations, I can get to ten that I really like.

​And I did discover a few that I love. So I consider this challenge a success.

My Ten Best Outfits

​Speaking of possible outfit formulas, I want to mention the outfit I wore on Easter.

While it wasn't a true outfit, because I would not have worn it outside the house, it was an experiment, of sorts, to see if I can wear that look. And I think I can!

It's a kind of empire dress look or a cropped top + long skirt idea, and I think, with straight lines, and without the slim silhouette I usually wear now, I could choose that outfit formula.

​So that's yet another reason I'm glad I got dressed for church that day, even though I wouldn't be leaving the house.

​Now, I have one more thing to share with you. I gave you my best ten, but I have to confess that there are at least a few of those outfits I won't wear again without changing them in some way.

But here are my absolute faves - the ones I know I will wear again... 
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My 3 Favorite Outfit Formulas

​Did you try the 10x10 challenge with me, or work on creating your spring capsule wardrobe? If so, tell me how it went. 

What do you think of the outfit formulas you have come up with, so far?

See you tomorrow!

Love, Jeanine
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