If I had to describe my personal style, I would probably have to call it… inconsistent. I don’t think I really have a “look” or a style that I stick to, in fact, if I’m honest, I’m a really bad shopper. People are usually advised to buy items that fit in with the rest of their wardrobe, so they have complete looks. I’m more likely to buy something that catches my eye, even if it’s totally different to the rest of my clothing, then find a way to coordinate it later – even if that means having to buy more items so I can create an outfit that works. Also, I’m rather lazy. If I’m not going anywhere, I’ll throw on anything (or not bother at all: case in point, I’m currently writing this in my pyjamas at lunchtime whilst watching the Grand Prix.)
This is starting to feel like something of a “fashion sins” confessional, so I will stop there and focus on the real point of this post – to share some Polyvore sets that represent the kind of things I’m wearing at the moment. I don’t own any of the actual items in the sets, but the looks are very close to those I’ve put together from my own wardrobe. Don’t expect fashionista greatness here – I’m not long out of my goth phase really, and that was succeeded by a few years of “I don’t really care about clothing as long as it’s comfy and keeps me warm / cool”.
Also, be gentle with me, I’m very new to this Polyvore thing! For product information, click on the pictures.
First, a couple of typical outfits when I really can’t be bothered to think about what I’m wearing – basically, my wardrobe staples thrown together.
This is a typical outfit when I wake up late on a work morning, screaming for caffeine and looking like I’ve been through the wars. The cardi worn as a top is comfy and hides a lot of lumps and bumps, the backpack is again for comfort – particularly if I’m carrying a heavy book, and the coffee machine is my best friend on mornings like these!
At the moment, during such warm weather, my black cotton maxi skirt is one of my favourite everyday items of clothing. It’s cool to wear (even though my mother refuses to believe this because it’s black) and goes with everything so another item that can be thrown on without thinking. My most flattering t-shirt is a green v-neck one from the Dorothy Perkins petites range, and I nearly always carry a cardigan, just in case. Flat shoes are a must as I’m useless in heels, and shoes with ankle straps are particularly good since they stay on my ridiculously narrow feet a little better.
I have a small collection of floral dresses, all in the same style, that represent the cornerstone of my spring / summer wardrobe. The particular advantage of these dresses is that they don’t crease, so they can be rolled and shoved into bags, worn all day at a desk then straight out in the evening without looking like they’ve been sat in all day, and they’re really versatile. I usually wear them with black accessories, because it’s classic and I have a lot of black in my wardrobe!
This outfit is a good example of how I dress for my somewhat unusual shape. I like my legs, so short skirts are great, and bright prints draw attention to the skirt whilst the circular shape disguises my somewhat massive hips! Batwing tops are wonderful things when you’re a bit wonky! They’re a great way to help disguise things. I like to wear something interesting in my hair too, particularly if it’s an oversized bow, thus hopefully drawing attention to my head and my legs, thus skipping over what’s in-between.
Of all the items here, there are only three I actually own, and those are the camera, the coffee machine and the eyeshadow (M.A.C. Fafi Eyes 1) however I have pieces similar to all the others, and wear them together as shown.
I’ve rather enjoyed putting this together, playing with Polyvore is fun!
I really liked your sets! Specially the one with the sequins and the floral dress. I’m pretty inconsistent style-wise as well. I usually live in jeans and t-shirts, but I sometimes change to shorts (when it’s not reining like right now) and I like to wear some pretty dresses and most recently short skirts. I used to be super insecure about my legs and my stomach but now I embrace it all
.
Ooh these were so fun to look at! Looks like we have some similar taste
I LOVE the cardi in the first set and i love big hair bows too 
great post.. i love the sets!
I’m not much of a fashionista but I love that hair bow!