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On my to-do list this week: cleaning out my closet and ridding it of some stuff I’ve had for a few years and haven’t worn in a while. You’d think getting more clothes would make it easier to find something to wear, but I think it makes it harder. When my closet is stuffed to the brim I just feel overwhelmed. It’s hard to see past the things I no longer wear to see the things I really love. Now I’m not one to get rid of things just because they’re no longer in style, but sometimes my personal style changes to the point that I’m no longer excited to wear certain pieces. And if those pieces are still in good shape, I can take them to a consignment store or thrift store, where someone can give them the appreciation they deserve.

The reason for my little speech: I know a lot of people have trouble letting go of things, so consider this your own personal nudge – courtesy of your friend Sarah.

One thing I’ve had for a few years but I’m not getting rid of is this dress. It’s not really anything special, but I still bust it out it once or twice a summer when I can’t decide what else to wear, and I’m always pleasantly surprised. It seriously feels like wearing a nightgown, which reminds me of sleeping. And sleeping is one of my top 3 favorite things – after eating dessert and watching Parks and Recreation.

similar Dress (on sale) // similar plus size Dress (on sale) // similar Shoes (on sale) // Necklace*

*Necklace gifted to me by Flourish Boutique. 

I Wear the Pants

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PANTS. I’m wearing them. I feel like it’s been forever since I did. I’ve been living in skirts and dresses all summer, but after the last generation worked so hard to let women wear pants in the first place, I feel like it would be disrespectful to them not to wear leg sleeves once in a while. (That’s a hip new term for pants – leg sleeves. FYI. Tell your friends.)

When I put this on, I felt very tomboyish. Because boys wear pants, and because any belt thicker than 1/4″ is super butch. I mean I was never a tomboy, but I’m pretty sure I’m right about this. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll just strut on over to the baseball field and play a match. Touchdown!

Shirt // similar Pants // similar Shoes // similar Bag // Watch // Lips “Romantic”