I’ve now completed my first month of the Colette Wardrobe Architect 2015 Challenge.
It’s been an interesting month. I started out by getting myself a pretty notebook to help me keep up to date with the challenges and worksheets. Boy, did I hit the jackpot with these McCalls Patterns notebooks!
I used my notebook to help me to complete the weekly worksheets and it was so great to take the time to objectively look at what I wear, why I wear it and how it makes me feel. It was also great to finally admit that I can’t get away with playsuits, no matter how cute I think they are!
While working through the tasks, I made a few Pinterest boards. Firstly, I created a board which I can add image I think represent my core style (and images I like)
Follow Honey’s board #WAChallenge2015 My Core Style on Pinterest.
I also made a board for my Spring Summer ideas
Follow Honey’s board #WAChallenge 2015 Sping Summer Silhouette on Pinterest.
I’ll continue to add to both of these boards over time, growing my database of styles, prints, colours and silhouettes I like.
Over the course of the month I managed to come to several conclusions;
1. I have a strong connection to vinage style, especially that of the 1960s and 1970s. (I already knew this but it was great to pinpoint specific styles I liked). I particularly identify with the Breton Stripes & Cigarette Pants of the Beats, Mary Quant’s mini skirts, Stevie Nick’s flowing shapes, the print and pattern variety of the decades is also astounding. As is the use of texture from cottons, to suede to furs. I love it all!
2. I don’t like (or suit) low waistbands as they cut me on my widest (flabbiest) area. See the problem with playsuits above!
3. My surroundings have a huge impact on the clothes I choose. Different social circles influence the clothes I choose, the weather also has a strong influence on my clothing choices.
4. I have a deep appreciation for the handmade (again, this wasn’t news but always nice to reinforce the importance of quality over cheap, fast fashion).
5. I love textures! Layering multiple textures is my favourite way to change styles and to make clothes work for several seasons.
Is anyone else participating in this challenge? How did you get on with month one?
Honey Hi Stitches 
I haven’t done this one yet. I could probably learn a lot! Good for you doing it. I look forward to seeing your progress!
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Thank you so much.
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Not following this challenge, but partly because I find a lot of my stuff is hand made anyway. I’m trying not to buy mass produced clothing this year, and I’m trying to knit a cardigan too!
I do like the wardrobe architect series though. I think working from a style concept is useful particularly in getting past fabrics that you love but just don’t work with anything you have.
You’ve got some good simple lines there, and dresses like that you could whip up fairly quickly.
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Wow. Well done you. I’d love to have only hand made but I have a fear of making jeans and underwear.
I really hope this helps me tip the balance a wee bit though.
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I love your idea of layering textures. I hope to be equally daring in my sewing choices this year. Good luck with the WA challenge. I’m enjoying the process so far, too.
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Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to what everyone comea up with.
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