I won’t lie to you. I do have quite a large clothing (and shoe and accessory and bag) collection. Some might say I have knitwear coming out of my ears. But I’m very strict with my wardrobe. I’ve mentioned this many times on Little Bird – I clear out my closet on the regular and eBay/donate/chuck anything that’s no longer suitable, whether due to a change in style, size or general preference. And that means I’m left with only the things I love.
So it’s no surprise that I wear the same pieces in quick succession. I have my favourites, and I wear them again and again and again. My tendency to wear the same necklace/coat/shoes/jeans time after time is a regular topic of discussion in the comments – apparently, lots of you wear your favourite purchases all.the.time too!
French Connection coat, River Island jeans, Gap shirt, American Apparel t-shirt, Valensi flats c/o Sarenza, F21 necklace, Primark leather gloves, Zara bag
With the exception of the gloves (which were £7 in Primark – BUY THEM, they’re amazing), you’ve seen everything here before. Heck, I wore the coat-and-necklace combo mere days ago. But surely that’s just a reflection of normality? In real life, we wear the same clothes day in, day out. And why should a fashion blog be any different?
I’m so enamoured with my Zara faux fur gilet, it featured in outfit posts four times in three weeks before I decided to give it a break. And I’m sure you’re all sick of the sight of my favourite ASOS necklace. But if it can be reworked with fresh accessories, a different lipstick or new shoes, I’ll love it forever.
Take a look at how I’ve worn each piece in this outfit a different way and tell me – what’s most-worn in your wardrobe?
The grey wool coat
The spiked necklace
The white shirt
The polka dot jeans
The patent pink flats
The quilted bag
It’s so good to read a blog that is honest.. Sure, if I had all the money in the world I’d probably wear something different everyday. But I don’t. So I just hope I mix what I’ve got up a bit and wear it with style. Very much like yourself..
HELen
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i can see what you mean, as you see some blogs and you think do you really go out like that?!
i only post about the things i would wear on a daily basis and that normally includes a lot of topshop!
xxxxxxx
Your blog has always been a much more accurate reflection of real life fashion. In reality we can’t wear a brand new outfit everyday.
Hats off to you Jen xxx
I wear the same things over a over again and I like blogs that show me how to wear the same in different ways, it’s much more inspiring and useful!
Loving this combo of your favourites, the jeans are especially fab. One question tho, aren’t your feet freezing?! I have a handful of things I wear and remix all the time, my wardrobe is a pretty tight space so don’t have room for a huge variety. I do like to buy plain vests then layer them and wear with different skirts/jeans/cardigans, requires almost no thought and makes it easier to bring together an outfit, which I love! 🙂
I love this outfit, actually most of your outfits, the fact that the same items reoccur isn’t an issue because it’s the look as a whole. I tend to blog a couple of different ways of wearing an item at a time because I do have to wear items more then one day at a time (or my washing and even worse ironing pile would be huge!!)xxx
I always wear the same things, my fave pair of jeans, boots…I even get attached to tights. It’s just the comfy thing, you know it suits you, it looks nice: you can’t go wrong. I am like you though and constantly clear out my wardrobe. xx
Great post. This is actually one of the reasons I really like LLYMLRS – she wears the same stuff all the time and I think it’s great. Whenever I’m contemplating not posting my outfit because I’ve worn the same jeans 3 times already that week I always think to myself ‘What would Lily do?’ and post away!
I still can’t get over how bloody fantastic that coat looks on you!
x
Hi Jen you look like the female equivalent of dashing, or dandy! Love your grey frock coat and spotty jeans!
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Love this post, I always rewear my clothes and find it bizarre when some people seem to have a new addition to their wardrobe every day!!!This has also inspired me to have a (much needed) ebay/charity shop/recycling sesh….watch out wardrobe!!!
Such a lovely honest post. What’s the point in buying something you’re only going to wear once? (With the exception of a wedding dress, of course)
I definitely wear things to death. I’ve had to throw away so many shoes because they’re beyond re-heeling. I recently bought some ‘riding’ boots from M&S and haven’t taken them off since.
x
Yes! I don’t make a habit of buying new clothes every week so like any other person, I have my favourites and wear them to death! I quite like the idea of routinely clearing out clothes to make rooms for pieces you love. I should start doing that too. I love your coat here Jen and your hair is beeyootiful!
I wear the same thing a lot. I just can’t help myself…if it fits and makes me feel good of course I want my money worth!
Your outfit is gorgeous 🙂 xx
Fab post. I’d say I only wear about 1/4 of my wardrobe over and over again and the rest gets left out. I’m trying to mix it up a bit though and give the rest of my clothes some love. x
Nothing wrong with wearing the same stuff over and over! It’s fun finding new ways to reinvent them and if you love them it’d be a waste to wear once! xxx
I do love those jeans, I wish I’d got my hands on them when they were available! I think as a blogger you always feel guilty for wearing the same stuff, but I have unashamedly worn the same skirt and boots for about the last 3 outfit posts! You are right- in real life people are lazy!
Sometimes you don’t even notice a person wearing the same item frequently because it’s been styled in a different way. And if you love something, why not wear it a lot?! Xo
My skinny jeans are undoubtedly the most worn items in my wardrobe!
I do the exact same thing, I mean if I love something, or I love a combination of course I’m going to wear it again probably a lot. I’ve heard some people say you should never wear the exact same outfit, but it think thats silly. Sometimes I get into a loop of the same clothes, and I like to mix it up.
I love the true honesty of your blog! – newly found and now following! I don’t think theres anything wrong with re-wearing pieces in your wardrobe, especially when you can create outfits as good as this! xx
love ur blazer 🙂 x
Jen I am really loving your style at the moment.
Those jeans are beauts! I tend to get a favourite outfit and wear it a few times running (with washes I might add!) currently it’s a burnt rust coloured sheer shirt, blue skinnies, black wedges topped off with a heap of chunky jewellery.
x
I completely agree that in reality we wear the same things over and over if we truly like them…
For me, its one pair of skinny jeans, skater dress, stripey top, thick cardigan/wrap thing and black ballet flats…oh and my new scrabble necklace…
Its just good sense in an economy after all!
I agree we all have our favourite items and want to wear them again and again. It’s great how you’ve restyled these! x
Love the gloves! It’s totally acceptable to repeat looks and have a small wardrobe. You can just punch it up with trendy accessories or jewelry, like you did with the gloves 🙂
I love this outfit, actually most of your outfits, the fact that the same items reoccur isn’t an issue because it’s the look as a whole. I tend to blog a couple of different ways of wearing an item at a time because I do have to wear items more then one day at a time (or my washing and even worse ironing pile would be huge!!)xxx
Exactamondo!! Also, living abroad I am limited to one/two suitcases for all my posessions so I’ve had to get used to wearing the same things over and over…..ok so I did make a few cheeky purchases! X