Throughout the years I’ve had a lot of comfort zones. Some of which I cannot defend. Like the several years I wore yoga pants everywhere (except in photos, that was literally the only time I took off my yoga pants)… or the 20 inch hair extensions paired with a myspace mullet. Haha! I’ve had a lot of awkward phases in my life. Socks with sandals, you guys.
This morning I read a blog comment (on another Sister Style post) kindaaa complaining that all my outfits look the same. I thought about it (for, like, ever) as one does. And you know what… it’s true! But I’m not sure that it bothers me.
Is that bad?
You see, I’m finally finding a groove with my style. I have my three “uniforms”, I’m shopping smarter, and I’m wearing the new stuff I’m purchasing over and over and over! I’m SO happy! I really am dressing up cute every day—in fact, my yoga pants are making almost no public appearances these days.
But, yeah. I can see how it’s maybe a little repetitive too. But it’s my real closet that I’m sharing here. So maybe that’s OK? I’m OK with it, but let me know if you’re not. (We can still be friends even if you think my outfit photos are boring… haha!)
Elsie’s Wearing: Dress/Free People (it’s called “the perfect dress” and I don’t completely disagree), Tights/ASOS (sold out, but here’s a similar pair), Clogs/Swedish Hasbeens, Sunnies/Zero UV…. the usual suspects.
Emma! Take it away!
Hmm. Now you have me thinking about comfort zones too. I think it’s pretty obvious that I love tees. Always have, probably always will. They are just too easy to wear, and you can transition from wearing one with a skirt or jeans during the day, to yoga pants after work to head to the gym. I’ve only worn this alien tee to the gym once so far, but I’ve worn my two the babe with the power tees to the gym only about 100 times. Ha! I like to think it helps me channel some inner strength so I can lift those weights. 😉
And in case you’re curious, I am currently way into Les Mills Body Pump classes at my local YMCA. I’ve been going between 2-3 times a week for the past 4+ months, and I love it. I met one super cute blog reader in class already, so if any of you locals see me there, say hi.
I digress. Comfort zones. In addition to tees, I probably prefer to wear flat shoes more often than heels. I especially love sandals but the Midwest weather just doesn’t allow sandal wearing year round. But then I just have something to look forward to. 😉 I also think I’m pretty set on keeping my hair ombre for a long time. I often think about going all blonde again (like I did for my wedding) because I love platinum. I mean I grew up idolizing Gwen Stefani. But, I worry I won’t make the time to get my roots done often enough, so I feel like ombre is more my speed.
Emma’s Wearing: Coat + sunnies/SheIn, Skirt/F21, Alien tee/Bermuda Press, Shoes/ASOS (similar here), and Purse c/o Fossil.
What about you guys? What are your comfort zones? xo. Elsie + Emma
Credits // Author: Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman. Photography: Amber Ulmer and Janae Hardy. Photos edited with the NEW A Beautiful Mess actions.
You look so vibrant in your retro-modern dress. Your style in clothing is very unique. I can see that you are not afraid to experiment and mix and match something new and creative.
your outfit is great!
Glamour meets comfort here. Well again nice styled way. Specifically the color zone that make all the things perfect. Well Written. Keep Blogging
Scary…uncomfortable, but never a bad thing to step out of one’s comfort zone. Cute dress, I love that shade of green.
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Haha I was trying to take a photo of me wearing my latest DIY for the blog and couldn’t find a single matching thing to wear. So I suddenly wondered whether you guys repeat your clothing in the photo shootS! 🙂
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Elsie, teal is definitely YOUR colour!
Emma, love the lip color!
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I’m totally with you when it comes to a lot of my outfit posts looking similar … I think it’s just a sign of you finding your personal style! It’s something totally you, and even if you have your go-to uniforms there’s always room to mix things up a little with different accessories. I think it’s a good thing!
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I am so boring sometimes with my style…but it makes me so happy because I dont have to worry about what to wear every morning! I think it’s great that you have a go to style, and it’s not like you’re wearing the exact same outfit for all of these posts! Honestly I love reading the content on these posts even more than I worry too much about your outfits…so please don’t stop! 🙂
Elsie, I honestly think your style is so much more relatable now! I mean, I always admire yours and Emma’s creative and bold styles but I love that your new “uniforms” are making your closet so consistent and more iconic. 😉
I love all colors, so I used to be all over the place with my wardrobe but now I really only buy things in shades of red or blue plus neutrals like beige, white, grey, and black, with the occasional pink or olive accents. This is my comfort zone and it’s so much easier to look put together when I limit my clothing color palette!
I so much prefer seeing your real actual clothes than I would seeing more out-there, but not practical wear-to-the-store things. I sew quite a bit of my own wardrobe, which I think makes me very aware of knowing which things I actually wear from day-to-day. Putting not only money, but a chunk of time into each piece added to my closet makes me more mindful of what I’m willing to put that time into and really consider if it’s something that I will actually wear! Plus, isn’t a smaller wardrobe that you truly love just so liberating??
I love all your posts but, since you asked. I think for me there have just been a lot of sister style posts recently. I know it’s not every other day, but it FEELS like every other day. It’s totally fine, because it’s YOUR blog, but if you want my opinion, I could do with about half the amount of sister style posts. I’d love to see more posts of restaurants, cute places you are trying out in Nashville!
I’m really challenging my wardrobe at the moment too – trying to find my ‘uniform’ if you know what I mean. I read the book you recommended, Elsie. Good read. It empowered me to purchase a fine knit 70s turtle neck. And you know what? I totally rocked it. Hey, Emma. You do suit platinum (very Game of Thrones) but ombré is hot too! Be sure to drink lots of water at the gym, the Les Mills classes are serious!
Ooo I really love Elsie’s dress, it’s cute and vintage-y but still feels current.
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Sister Style posts are one of my favorites! I hope you always continue to do them!! The one recently where everyone listed their favorite albums was so fun to read! You both have great style and I look forward to these posts!!
I love both your styles, a lot. I like Elsie wearing the same styles over and over again. They look awesome on her. But these sister style posts are just not that compelling, you know?
Really? Does this look too short to you?
I have a couple things that are so short (or could blow in the wind) where I do wear tiny shorts. I also wear a lot of tights. And I TRY to wear long skirts, I really do, it’s just not my comfort zone.
xx- Elsie
Thanks! That’s really good to hear!! I feel torn about it, but I think I definitely land more not that side of things. I mean- this isn’t a fashion blog and we started sharing outfits because it was fun… :)) xx- Elsie
Thank you!!
xx- Elsie
I’ve wondered that too! I sometimes like the very short dresses that I see but I can’t imagine how one would actually do anything in them without showing the bootie!