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  • Restyling My Favorite ’80s and ’90s Clothes For Today

    Wearing Vintage Clothes in Modern Times

    One of my most popular blog posts is titled “Clothing Labels I LOVE From The 1980s & 1990s,” so of course, it only makes sense to follow up with how I style those clothes into outfits for the modern day.

    Combining modern and vintage styles is not a new concept for me, but I love an excuse to play dress-up in my closet and share some fresh outfit inspiration with you.

    In this post, I will be showing off a giant roundup of newly styled outfits featuring some of my favorite clothes from the 1980s and 1990s that I thrifted and have worn and loved in my closet for years. If you feel like digging through my archives, you’ll come across other ways I’ve worn these pieces, too.

    Let’s dig in!

    Restyling a Contempo Casuals Graphic Button-Up

    Hands down, one of my most worn vintage pieces is this Contempo Casual button-up that features mixed prints.

    For this new iteration, I styled it with thrifted wide-leg pleather pants, a vintage purple cardigan, and my favorite pork pie hat.

    Grounding vintage with neutral pieces (i.e., black) is an easy way to approach styling loud pieces that you may be unsure about.

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a black pork pie hat, patterned blouse, purple cardigan, black wide leg pleather pants, and black kitten heels

    Restyling a Floral Blazer

    Long-time blog readers will instantly recognize this floral blazer as my “Pretty in Pink” blazer. I call it that because it feels reminiscent of something Andie wears in the movie Pretty in Pink.

    I matched the pretty color palette with a modern (thrifted) checkered maxi dress to give it a funky vibe. I think Andie would approve!

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a long pink checkered dress and a floral blazer.

    Restyling a Vintage Cat Vest

    If you’re new here, hi! I love cats. I once shared this vintage cat vest on my Instagram and was surprised to see it circulating really hard on Pinterest in the last few years. I thought it was fellow cat people appreciating it, but it turns out Freddy Mercury owned one with a similar pattern and people thought I had his. Who knew!? (Clearly not me! And it’s not his!)

    I normally wear this vest over a basic black dress, but I took a little styling nod from Gucci and mixed it with a garish green and orange combo. It’s kind of weird, and I love it.

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a green turtleneck, cat vest, orange wide leg pants, and heavy gold jewelry.

    Restyling a Vintage Striped Skort

    This red sweater vest was heavily featured in a Valentine’s Day outfit post, but this outfit is actually focused on the skort. Yes, skort! I found it last year at a garage sale and was already smitten with the red and white striped pattern. It’s just an added bonus that it’s a skort!

    I paired it with a splashy 1980s short-sleeve button-up and a Y2K sweater vest. This outfit is the ultimate lesson in mixing decades!

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a white short sleeve button up, red sweater vest, red and white striped skort, navy blue tights, red kitten heels, and a red beret.

    Restyling a Sequined Parrot Shirt

    One of the newest additions to my closet is this long white top with colorful sequined parrots. I love all things parrots, thanks to Claudia Kishi of the Baby-sitters Club, so thrifting this shirt was a no-brainer. Funny enough, it’s by the brand “Emo.” I’d argue there’s nothing sad about this shirt!

    I styled it up with lots of colors to really make it shine. Should I tone it down, or do you like the bright look?

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a white t-shirt with sequined parrots on it, a teal sequin skirt, a yellow beret, a yellow purse, and teal flat shoes.

    Restyling a Vintage Sweatshirt

    I thrifted this 1990 “Fashion University” sweatshirt many years ago, and somewhere along the way, I decided to chop off the banded bottom. I low-key regret that decision because I started wearing it less as I grew away from cropped shirts. (Even the ones done tastefully!)

    So when I had the idea for this post, I knew I had to include this shirt because I need to motivate myself to wear it again in fun ways. Pairing it with lots of pink is fun, right?!

    Yesterday’s Clothes Are Tomorrows Vintage

    Thank you for joining me for this fashion time hop! I hope this inspires you to go thrifting, try out some wacky new vintage pieces, or dig through your clothes to wear an old favorite you forgot about.

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  • Your Guide to the Monroe Theater Guild Annual Gala & 5 Vintage-Inspired Outfit Ideas

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    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she's smiling and wearing a blue high collar dress and holding a beaded purse, oversize red ticket, and a flyer for an event.You’re Invited: A Night on Broadway (In Wisconsin)

    Who doesn’t dream of getting dressed up for a night out at a Broadway show or taking part in a gala or award ceremony?!

    Well, here’s your chance to support the local arts AND wear your fanciest frocks!

    Being from the Midwest, those opportunities are few and far between, so I’m excited to share one coming up that I think many of you will be interested in!

    The Monroe Theater Guild will be hosting a special Open House and gala with the theme “A Night on Broadway.” All are invited to attend and, of course, encouraged to dress up.

    I’m currently costuming my second play with MTG, so I dug through the costume closet to pull out five outfit ideas you might want to recreate for the big event.

    Keep reading to learn more and get inspired!

    What Is The Monroe Theater Guild?

    Before I share the gala outfits, I want to back up and tell you a little more about the Monroe Theater Guild.

    The Monroe Theater Guild is a theater company local to Monroe, Wisconsin, that was started in 1970. It regularly delivers seasonal shows to the region, including musicals, dramas, comedies, and everything in between. There are also classes, special events (like the gala!), and the space is available to rent for your own private gatherings.

    I have personally been involved sporadically since I was younger, acting in shows here and there, then took a long break and am back using my talents in the costume department!

    The Monroe Theater Guild is a huge asset to Monroe and the surrounding areas. It’s a creative outlet, a platform for important issues, a thriving space for the arts, and a great place to meet the most interesting people!

    5 Vintage Inspired Gala Outfit Ideas

    The costume closet at the Monroe Theater Guild is filled to the brim with decades of the most amazing vintage clothes. As a fashion lover, I’m like a kid in a candy store when I walk through those doors.

    I channeled all that excitement into pulling looks that felt like they could be worn to an award show, especially the Tonys. There are a lot of fabulous archival photos to be found online, and I found myself drawn to many looks worn by entertainers in the 1970s and 1980s.

    Funny enough, Carol Channing came up over and over again while I was building my mood board. Her sparkles and sass left me inspired!

    Hopefully, these looks get your creative gears turning, and you can pull out something similar from your closet or visit a thrift store to buy something totally unique!

    Learn More & Get The Hottest Ticket In Town

    Now all that’s left to do is RSVP on the Monroe Theater Guild website and get your outfit together!

    You won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes experience, including a silent auction, games, and prizes. It will be a great free community building event!

    Let them know you’re coming, and I hope to see you there!

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  • December Fits: Everything I Wore This Month

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    What I Wore In December

    What have I been wearing lately?

    In addition to trying on outfits at maurices, as seen in my last post, I’ve also been getting dressed for lots of life moments that happened in December.

    I haven’t had the physical capacity or time to capture any photos with my signature pink background so hopefully these quick mirror selfies will suffice!

    Hopefully next month marks the return of my usual photoshoots, as well as a top secret project I’m working on that involves lots of glamorous vintage fashion. (Stay tuned for that!)

    In the meantime, here is what I wore in December for errands, holiday parties, work shifts, and more!

    Technicolor Dream Fits

    These two outfits were both styled based on wanting to be comfortable and colorful. The purple tunic dress is identical to one I wore in high school (and loved!) and was able to thrift back into my life last summer. As a teen, I wore it with leggings so it seemed fitting to do that again as an adult!

    The other outfits features my favorite rainbow striped tee which I wear frequently, and just switch out the topper and accessories. I love that it goes with everything in my closet. It’s definitely a good grab-and-go piece that helps me feel like “me” without much effort.

    Classic Christmas Fits

    It wouldn’t be December without some festive Christmas outfits. Here is a line-up of looks worn for a couple work shifts, and a family Christmas gathering.

    My thrifted cat Christmas sweater has been a traditional wear in my wardrobe since 2019. As long as it fits, I will keep on wearing it!

    The other outfits feature newer buys – like my Studio Y gold sequin t-shirt (which has been on my thrift wishlist for years!) that I bought at maurices this month. After using my employee discount, applying sales, and using a gift card, the total came down to $1! Even working in mainstream retail, I find a way to be thrifty and stretch my dollars.

    Colorful Christmas Fits

    Having chronic fatigue, it often feels like I spend most of my time laying in bed wearing mismatched pajamas. Inside me is still my old self who loves being creative and dressing-up, she’s just stuck in a body that prefers taking naps.

    I’m so grateful to the Whering app that has allowed me to digitize my wardrobe and take back a little piece of my creativity. When I’m low energy, I can swipe and create outfits on the app, that I can then wear when I need to leave the house. This app has been immensely helpful with decision fatigue!

    I feel like I’m starting to have fun with my clothes again. These two outfits in particular were planned on the app. I don’t think I would have had the energy to pull them together myself in the moment had it not been for the app!

    In Clothes-ing

    Speaking of the Whering app, I have been collecting more outfits that you’ve styled for me and hope to photograph them soon – even if they are just more mirror selfies. I appreciate the thought that goes into every look, and getting to see other peoples style perspective using my own closet.

    If you’d like to look through my closet and plan an outfit or two, please check out my Whering closet. Your outfit just might appear in a future blog post or social media post!

    Also, be sure to Pin your favorite outfit from this post or save this link to reference later!

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  • 12 Best Thrifted Outfits of 2025

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    Best Thrifted Outfits 2025

    Wow, can you believe this post marks the end of 10 years as The Outfit Repeater fashion blog?! I’ve been doing these “year-end” round-ups since my start, and I love looking back and reflecting on how my style has changed throughout the year.

    2025 was no exception. I started off the year slowly due to bunion surgery and actually went nearly 6 months without adding anything to my closet! That was a first for me.

    But by the end of the year, I’m easing back into looking at clothes and picking out pieces that speak to me at the thrift store.

    So in no particular order, let’s look back together at how I remixed my closet all year long!

    Making Memories in Style

    This year was marked by a lot of big moments, so I needed clothes to match the occasions.

    Between the announcement of my niece arriving next February, my mom commemorating the one-year mark of living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, me costuming my first play, and many more, I had a lot to dress up for. And, in my usual fashion, I tried to wear secondhand as much as possible!

    A Color Story

    You can always expect me to add a dash of color to my look, even if it’s just for running errands or catching up with friends at game night.

    I hope to continue this trend into next year with even more whimsy!

    Pretty in Pink

    Finally, my power color, pink, was on full display this year. It’s still one of my favorite colors to wear when I need a little mental boost. It’s so fun to style; can you blame me?!

    2025 Wrapped

    Thank you for spending another stylish year with me! I’d love to hear what your favorite looks were from this post or if you thought another one I shared on my blog deserved to be on this list.

    If you enjoyed these outfits, please be sure to support my blog by sharing it with a friend of Pinning your favorite looks!

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  • What I Wore To Style My First Play

    No Costumes, No Problem!

    This month has come and gone so fast that I never shared a single costume on my blog.

    But rest assured, I was busy with costumes… costumes for a play!

    I spent this season styling my first production at a community theater.

    While I didn’t document my outfits along the way (or really any of the characters!), I did grab a mirror selfie of the looks I wore backstage before each of the six performances.

    If you’ve ever wanted to see what a colorful, dopamine dresser wears to “blend in,” you’re about to find out!

    Outfits I Wore For Opening Weekend

    Normally, the wardrobe people aren’t really needed at the performances, but our play required us to be hands-on to help with two characters’ quick changes.

    The unofficial uniform of backstage is wearing head-to-toe black. This is a little outside my norm, but I teased that it was my “Halloween” and tried to add interest to all my dark looks.

    I did sneak in some pink—but can you blame me?

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    Outfits I Wore For Our Final Weekend

    Our final weekend deviated from the plan, for me, anyway. I took one night off to sit in the audience and watch the show with my mom. I stuck with my all-black uniform, just to be consistent. Plus, I had this beautiful beaded sweater I thrifted last year that I wanted to wear with my mom because she loves butterflies.

    Then I only ended up dressing for one other show and missed the final performance because I unexpectedly came down with a cold. (Pictures of my PJs are not documented. LOL)

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    What’s Next For Me

    All in all, I had a great time co-styling my very first production. While I’ve spent most of my life on stage (and your screens!), dressing characters in a play was something I wanted to challenge myself to do. I try not to let my invisible illness hold me back, and luckily this project (mostly) fit in with my energy levels and talents.

    Similarly, I have loved working in retail for the past seven years and really finding my calling with styling. So I think my background in acting and styling put me in the best position possible to be able to pull this off.

    Plus, I’m happy to announce that I’ve already been asked to style a show on my own next spring! Stay tuned to see how that goes!

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  • Here’s How To Look Stylish This Fall Without Wearing a Sweater

    Quintessential Fall Fashion

    Wearing another dress for fall? Groundbreaking.

    This time, instead of an unseasonal maxi dress, I am wearing a floral long-sleeve number.

    Our weather finally cooled off, and I got to have a quintessential fall day in the perfect autumn outfit.

    For anyone still thinking inside the box that fall fashion is only about sweater weather, let me use this outfit to change your mind!

    Continue reading to get my tips on how to style yourself this season without relying on a sweater. (Although sweaters for fall are great too!)

    Why I Bought a Dress For Fall

    Fall is a fun time to experiment in your closet, play with your layers, and try something new.

    If you’re stuck in a jeans and sweater rut to chase away the chills, this outfit should inspire you to branch out and try something new!

    Hannah is a white female with short brown hair. She's standing outside near a tree, smiling, wearing a blue floral dress, brown tights, brown knee high boots, and a teal beret.

    My long-sleeve floral dress with a mock turtleneck has been on my thrifting wishlist for seven years! I first spotted it on ThredUp and wanted it for an event but knew it wouldn’t arrive in time.

    Even though the event came and went, I never stopped thinking about this dress (or adding it to my ThredUp wishlist)!

    Finally, this year, I decided to just buy the dress and live out all my fall fashion fantasies with it.

    Hannah is a white female with short brown hair. She's standing outside near a tree, smiling, wearing a blue floral dress, brown tights, brown knee high boots, and a teal beret.

    Bringing To Life My Fall Fashion Fantasy

    So, what is my fall fashion fantasy? Colors that reflect the changing leaves, pieces that invoke nostalgia, like tights and boots, plus cozy elements like a thrifted beret.

    This outfit checked all the boxes for me. Plus, I wore it on a beautiful fall day to walk around and support local artists in my hometown. It could not have felt more perfect!

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    WHAT I’M WEARING
    H&M Dress via ThredUp | Thrifted boots, earrings, mini back pack, and beret | Old tights

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    Fall Outfits That Don’t Involve a Sweater

    If you’re like me and want to try something new this fall without relying on a sweater, here are a few outfit combinations I would suggest:

    • Destructed denim and a utilitarian jacket
    • A short skirt, turtleneck, and tights… à la The Nanny!
    • A cute long-sleeve shirt and overalls
    • A flouncy blouse and non-denim pants (think palazzo pants!)
    • A dress and a chunky cardigan
    • A midi skirt, button-down, and sweater vest
    • Colored denim, a sweatshirt, and a classic camel coat

    Are you feeling inspired yet? I’d love to see your fall outfits. Tag me on social media so I can check them out!

    Be sure to pin this post so you don’t forget these outfit formulas! Or share this post with a friend who wants to shake up their style!

    Hannah is a white female with short brown hair. She's standing outside near a tree, smiling, wearing a blue floral dress, brown tights, brown knee high boots, and a teal beret.

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  • Pumpkin Spice Can Wait — I’m Not Done With My Summer Dresses Yet

    Dressing For Hot Temps In The Fall

    Fall is great and all, but we in the Midwest are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, making it much hotter than normal!

    As a sleepy girl, this helps me buy some time before I need to swap out my seasonal pieces.

    As excited as I am for sweater weather, I am happy to play in my summer closet a little longer and wear cute things like this green maxi dress I thrifted at the start of the season. It makes me feel like I live in a truly warmer climate and I’m excited by the challenge of getting dressed!

    Let’s explore why it works for right now and how you can avoid switching out your closet for a while, too!

    Why a Maxi Dress Is Great For Fall

    Towards the end of summer, you’re probably like me and craving the cooler temps and lots of layers. A maxi dress is the in-between outfit that gives you the layers you want with the temperature regulation that you need.

    Also a bonus? It’s a one-and-done look! Everyone will think you’re so put together, but really you’re just done with summer and threw on something comfy.

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    How I Styled a Maxi Dress For Fall

    I had a recent family celebration and was trying to dress in a way that matched the energy we all had.

    This thrifted green maxi dress fit the bill. It was fun to style with rainbow accessories to keep the color story going.

    I didn’t actually use a yellow purse because I was too busy snapping photos, but it would have been my choice if I had been carrying a bag that day.

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    WHAT I’M WEARING
    Thrifted maxi dress, $0 (free store) | Old outlet store sandals | Old Walmart earrings, $2 | Thrifted bracelet, $1

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    Hot Takeaways

    So you want to wear a maxi dress this fall? Here are a few styling tips to help you look rad to the max!

    • Pair a maxi dress with a cropped denim jacket or cardigan for a balanced look.
    • Tall boots look chic with a long maxi dress or midi-length skirt.
    • A sleeveless maxi dress, like mine, can be used to transition layers, like a flouncy blouse underneath or a sheer mesh shirt, as seen in this outfit post.
    • If you’re set on summoning fall, choose a maxi in a warm fall tone!

    What else would you add to this list?

    If you liked this outfit, please be sure to pin it to recreate later!

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  • This Simple Closet Hack Helped Me Create 6 Outfits I Loved This Summer

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    My Closet Hack For Creating Outfits I Love

    Another summer has come and gone, and I made sure to squeeze every last bit of summer fashion out of it (see the yellow outfit below for proof).

    While I wasn’t consistent with sharing my outfits on this blog, I was consistent in getting dressed thanks to a little style hack I put together at the start of summer.

    Since each season seems to fly by quicker than the next, I purposely combed through my clothes and pulled out pieces that spoke to me—either new thrift finds, old favorites, or ones that have gone unworn for a couple of years now. I added all of those pieces to a special place in my closet and chose to style from them every time I had to get dressed.

    It wasn’t a hard and fast rule; I still pulled from the rest of my closet. But I made sure to get through that special rack as much as possible.

    I’m happy to say I only have three pieces left, and I plan to roll them in with my fall selections.

    So let’s take a look at how this experiment played out with five outfits I wore this summer!

    A Summer Outfit With Polka Dot Shorts

    Do these polka dot shorts look familiar? They’re my most worn summer item ever! (Yes, I did the math.)

    They’re still going strong into another year, so this time I paired them with a yellow crop top I got from my local clothing swap I hosted last year. To round out the outfit, I added yellow accessories and comfy sandals!

    A Summer Outfit With A Plaid Dress

    Another clothing swap item? This pink plaid dress! It’s delightfully whimsical with its sweetheart neckline and ruffled hem, so I paired it up with equally adorable extras—like a pink denim jacket, a thrifted yellow purse, and matchy-matchy pink hoop earrings.

    I envision this being great for a Barbie-themed party or a fun date night outing!

    A Summer Outfit With A Hawaiian Print Shirt

    I’m never one to shy away from dressing weird so putting together this Hawaiian print shirt and red shorts felt perfectly me!

    It’s similar to another bright and summer-y look I wore a few years ago but this is more than the picnic version vs the BBQ version, if that makes any sense! (Hopefully the fashion girlies get it)

    A Monotone Summer Outfit

    Who says beige has to be boring? As a rainbow-y outfit repeater, I challenged myself to style a neutral but make it fabulous. I think this ThredUp gold tee, off-white capris, and stellar vintage gold belt are anything but basic!

    A Summer Outfit With A Thrifted Red Dress

    An airy summer dress and vintage beaded purse like this are just one of the many reasons that I love thrifting!

    While these aren’t at the top of my list (um, I’ve literally thrifted a sequin butterfly blouse!), they’re decent contenders because of how good make me feel!

    A Summer Outfit With A Thrifted Pink Dress

    I saved the best for last-this stunning Barbie pink maxi dress I thrifted last summer! It just screamed to be styled for an adventure and, while I didn’t go outside my hometown this summer, this was a stunner to dress up for a regular day in my life.

    I paired it with vintage parrot earrings, a Goodwill straw hat, a green ThredUp tote bag, and my trusty off-white sandals.

    Your Favorite Closet Hack

    I’d love to know what your favorite outfit from this post was and if you’d try a closet experiment like this. Do you have any tips to make this better for fall? Let me know below!

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  • You Styled It, I’m Sharing It: Whering App Looks by My Readers

     

    Styled by YOU!

    Do you remember when I recently shared my experience using a digital closet organization app called Whering?

    Well, I’m back to gush about it some more.

    Since my original post, I’ve added all my warm-weather clothing that helps me get by in Wisconsin summers. I’ve also included more sunglasses and purses. (Alas, no new shoe updates, as I’m still healing from my foot surgery this past spring!)

    I’m excited by the number of blog readers (and, let’s be honest, social media lurkers) who have hopped inside my virtual closet to style more outfits for me.

    In this post, I’m going to try on recent outfits created by blog readers using the Whering app. Let’s take a look at how creative you all are!

    Colorful And Creative Outfit Styled on Whering

    We’ve got to start with a pop of color. Or more like an explosion of color!

    Lisa brilliantly styled this vintage oversized sweatshirt with my flared denim overalls and accessorized it to the nines with some of my most colorful jewelry. (The necklace is even me-made!)

    I did have to swap out the sneakers, but I think the look still has the original vibe!

    Vintage Summer Styling Outfit on Whering

    Fellow Whering user Ansleigh ambitiously challenged my closet with a double dose of vintage-inspired style!

    My moto jackets are already packed away for the season, so I chose to style her secondhand outfit featuring my favorite vintage thrifted skirt, a colorful tank, and a denim jacket to anchor it. Totally something I would (and have!) worn during summer!

    Retro Glam Outfit on Whering

    Ansleigh strikes out again with this retro-inspired outfit! She cleverly paired this modern green top with my biggest flared jeans and decked out the whole look with a bunch of green accessories.

    While Whering doesn’t give you the option to share how to style a particular piece (tie it, tuck it, etc.), I took some creative liberty in wearing this true vintage scarf in my hair ala Thelma and Louise.

    I’m ready for a fun summer adventure in this outfit!

    Girl Bossin’ Outfit on Whering

    Emily took on the challenge of styling this 2010-era Girl Boss graphic tee by going full business casual.

    I love that she chose these thrifted baby blue high-waisted trousers and the red scarf for a pop of color. She also understood the assignment that I’m semi-stuck in these sneakers, so they get worn with everything in my closet right now!

    (While I did style some of these outfits with sandals, they were literally only worn for a quick photo. My foot is not ready for them in real life, sadly).

    What Are You Whering?

    Now that you’ve had a look inside my closet and some of the fun dress-up times I’ve had with it, I’d love to see your closets!

    With so many closet apps popping up, I’m sure you’re bound to try one or two. If you’re also on Whering, let’s style one another!

    What do you think of these outfits? Are closet apps a game changer or too much of a headache? Sound off in the comments!

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  • What I’ve REALLY Been Wearing This Spring

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    No New Clothes

    What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without buying or thrifting new clothes? I’m finding myself in a weird 10-week stretch of not buying any for myself! How did this happen?!

    It started at the end of February when I opted to have bunion surgery to relieve awful foot pain. While on bed rest, I scrolled listlessly on ThredUp but never felt the urge to hit “add to cart.” Instead, my focus was on finding footwear I could wear post-op, and all my efforts went into that search.

    After many, many online shoe returns, I got an offer to visit a real shoe store and was able to purchase a pair of sensible (and comfortable!) Brooks sneakers. I knew I had to love them because they’d be the only shoes I would be able to wear for about six months.

    So this is where my clothing no-buy started. It’s not something I set out to do, but it feels right during this season of life. (Don’t worry, I’m still thrifting hard in other categories!)

    As time has gone on, I’ve realized I literally have one pair of shoes, and everything has to match them. So rather than keep acquiring new clothes, I decided to take on a new style challenge and see what I can do in my closet with just this one pair of white sneakers. They don’t call me The Outfit Repeater for nothing.

    Let’s take a look at my current outfits styled around my Brooks sneakers!

    Outfits On Repeat

    Not only are my Brooks sneakers getting repeated wear, but so is my totally customized walking cane!

    I’ve had my cane for the past four years to manage dysautonomia symptoms, but now it’s become my full-time companion as I learn to walk again. I love matching my outfits to it, but if I can’t do that, it still adds whimsy to even an ordinary look.

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    Sneaking Into My Heart

    Long time blog readers will know that white sneakers are totally out of the ordinary for me—unless I’m dressing up as workout guru Richard Simmons for Halloween! I’m much more of a ballet flats girlie.

    But now, since my bunion surgery and subsequent shoe search, I’ve had to change strategies as I can’t go back to my old footwear, both figuratively and literally. Apparently, the shoe size I’ve always known has been wrong. My feet are actually bigger, according to my doctor!

    I’ve had to donate all of my shoes, save for a few pairs of sturdy sandals, and I’m starting over. As soon as I’m cleared for more options, I have my eye on a pair of structured ballet flats that will fit in with my new life and be a better fit for my personal style.

    Hannah is a smiling white female with short brown hair. she's wearing a black and white striped top, camel colored coat, blue jeans, a black crossbody tote bag, and white sneakers. Hannah is a smiling white female with short brown hair. she's wearing a graphic t-shirt, varsity style jacket, blue jeans, a polka dot cane, and white sneakers. Hannah is a smiling white female with short brown hair. she's wearing a black and white striped shirt, blue denim jacket, black denim jeans, a polka dot cane, and white sneakers.

    In Clothes-ing 

    If you’re a sneaker head, how am I doing with my outfits? Is there anything I should try styling these with next? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

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    Hannah is a smiling white female with short brown hair. she's standing outside in a green field wearing a beige bucket hat, green sunglasses, brown polka dot blouse, beige belt bag, denim capris, a polka dot cane, and white sneakers.

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