A Touch of Whimsy

How do you define your style? Labels have been on the mind of wardrobe bloggers lately. S wonders if her style could be called “preppy romantic.” The Clothes Horse contends that personal style is a moving target. By the time we’ve pinned it down, haven’t we moved on to something new? I’ve definitely moved on from the “corporate look” that defined the early days of my blog.

Vest, Julie’s Closet (the twin of my brown one). Dress, To The Max. Belt, thrifted. Dead Old Lady shoes, Van Eli (thrifted). Headband, Urban Outfitters. Necklace, Anthropologie.


I struggle to describe my own style. I used to favor the term “eclectic,” but perhaps “whimsical” would be a more accurate descriptor. Eclectic whimsy?

My most interesting style experiment was to try each of the ten styles in The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style. I came away from the project with an interest in Bohemian and Rock and Roll looks.

Grey Gardens arrives at my house tonight (via Netflix). Maybe Edie Beale’s style will give me a clue about my own.