I have completed my second season of Project 333, and have been busy designing and photographing Season 3, for April 1st to June 30th. See Season 1 and Season 2
We have had unusually cold weather here in the UK and therefore, some winter accessories and coats have been transferred across. I've made room for some spring items, and may have to rotate some pieces out as the weather improves (I hope it will).
As I pulled out my suitcase and crate from storage, I struggled with owning so many clothes. I wished that I had been better at purging from my collection, so I wouldn't have to agonise over these decisions. The dream is to own a maximum of 60-70 items of clothing and have those all year round. I didn't even look in the summer bag this time, choosing to leave that for Season 4, when we might be in with a chance of some nice weather.
I found one coat to donate this time, and 3 other items that will get used for my crochet rug (work in progress). I found a few things that have stains or discolouring, and I'm done with having raggedy clothing, so out they went. I have plenty of options leftover!
My seasons all look much the same. I've used the same colours and styles throughout. I guess I was wondering how I could make the collection more varied for the blog, but that would defeat the object of this whole challenge. After all, I'm doing this for me, and sharing what works. It's all about finding a style that works for me, and is sustainable (i.e. doesn't require hundreds of pieces).
Here is my collection:
From top left:
1. Purple Berghaus waterproof jacket
2. Black warm coat
3. Cream cargo jacket
4. Pink lacy scarf
5. Blue cowl
6. Black wool gloves
7. Wool headband
8. Blue suede trainers
9. Brown leather boots
10. Black leather flats*
11. Light grey button jumper
12. Black knit jumper dress*
13. Purple “tracksuit” top
14. Taupe knit top
15. Purple long sleeve (from S1)
16. Bright pink cardigan
17. Black cardigan
18. Blue floral dress top
19. GAP fuschia 3/4 sleeve top
20. Navy long sleeve top
21. Oatmeal long sleeve top
22. Black flowy t-shirt
23. Black strappy top
24. Butterfly top*
25. Pink tank*
26. Black work trousers*
27. Black work trousers
28. Skinny jeans
29. Light blue jeans*
30. Handbag
31-32. 2 pairs Black leggings (not pictured)
33. Empty space!
I try to build my collections on the basis that I can mix and match most of the items. That way, you can get more outfits with less items!
Below are some potential outfits from the above. I tried to pick new combinations, but really, you could create so many with the 33 items above.
I hope you've seen the possibility of having only 33 items to wear for 3 months. It is one of my favourite challenges, as it allows me to bring in fresh items without spending any money. Getting dressed each morning is easy, quick, and doesn't leave me floundering, panicking that I have nothing to wear. If I got dressed in the dark, I'd be pretty sure I'd find an outfit that works.
If you're taking part, I'd love to hear how you're doing with your challenge, and if not, join us!
Hi.
ReplyDeleteI'm very inspired by your post about the project 333.
Great idea, that you are kind of "shopping" in your own cloches;-) I just did the same thing.
The weather is also cold for the season in Denmark, so I have just picked 33 pieces for April and May, hopping for much better weather in june...and will do the project again..
My list:
Red jeans
Blue skinny jeans
Black Acne jeans
Grey "mens-pans-like"
2 white shirts
2 checked shirts
2 white t-shirts
Grey casmere cardigan
Marine casmere cardigan
Creame sveater
black skirt
Creame dress
Black blazer
Grey blazer
Light creame blazer
Black short boots
Long brown leaderboots
Blue/Red NewBalance-shoes
2 scarves
Black thing wool coat
Classic cottencoat
Army sportsjacket
And...
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Hat
2 belts - one brown, one black
2 stribet 3/4 marine/white t-shirts.
That's it;-)
Regards Dorte
I am so impressed by the fact that you are doing this properly and including your accessories, unlike me! Believe it or not, we are having cold weather here in Spain too, and we had the wettest March since records began according to Spanish TV! I am still wearing long-sleeved tops, or short-sleeved tops with a cardigan. My winter coat is being worn most days too. However I have worked out my Spring wardrobe and am keeping sleeveless tops and lightweight trousers to one side, while retaining heavier trousers and the coat. I'm hoping I can swap them over soon!
ReplyDeleteHey, Dorte! Welcome, it's good to have you here.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of doing this season for 2 months instead of 3, saving swapping out lots of items. I think I have inadvertently planned a winter wardrobe again because it is still so cold! Hopefully the weather will warm up soon, and I can bring some lighter clothing in and drop the gloves etc.
You've done well to include belts in your 33! Your list looks great, good luck!
Hi Sue! good to see you here.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I still don't count my belts because I never change them (and I can't wear my trousers without them). Nor jewellery, because I may wear it every 3 weeks or so, if that.
I didn't look at my summer wardrobe, it's still too cold, but I may have just planned a third winter season and perhaps I'll get too hot in late May! In which case I'll do some swapsies :)
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