It’s day threeeee!
In case you missed it, I made a one-page PDF guide chock-full of 28 outfit prompts that you can apply to your existing clothes, no matter your style. (You can grab your own copy right here.)
I’ve been doing a prompt a day, and it’s turned out to be exactly what I needed in this season where life feels heavy + uncertain.
It’s easy to skim over the list and jump to preemptive conclusions. “Like this, don’t like this,” or even, “Tried this before, don’t need to again.”
I mean, I made the list and even I look at certain prompts and go, “Eh, I can skip this, it’s not really gonna do anything for me.” :)
But something happens when I just try it.
I might learn a little something. I might surprise myself. I might see something differently. It might springboard a new insight.
Not to mention, I get the satisfaction of knowing I tried something.
I once read somewhere that confidence is the willingness to try. (Turns out, it was Mel Robbins who said it.)
And I’m convinced that’s where the real magic lies — in trying.
Especially
when
life
feels
uncertain.
<3
Okay, let me catch you up on all 3 days. Here are the prompts + outfits so far:
DAY 1
Prompt: Try the point system. Basic pieces get 1 point, personality pieces get 2 points. Shoot for an outfit that’s 8 points total!
OUTFIT DETAILS
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Free People Tilly Top (wearing S)
Abercrombie Men’s Canvas Jacket (wearing XS)
Reformation Cary Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans
Polene Paris Umi Bag (old) | Similar: Madewell Sculptural Buckle Shoulder Bag
JEWELRY
DAY 2
Prompt: Try the 2×2 formula. Wear two casual pieces with two fancier pieces.
OUTFIT DETAILS
Reformation Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan (wearing XS)
Old Target Track Pants | Similar: Nike Track Pants & Revolve Track Pants
Old Polene Paris Umi Bag | Similar: Madewell Sculptural Buckle Shoulder Bag
JEWELRY
DAY 3
Prompt: Start with *happy sigh* your most comfortable pants, and build your fit around ‘em.
OUTFIT DETAILS
Lululemon Scuba Mid Rise Wide Leg Pants (wearing S)
Old Aritzia Top | Similar: Revolve Thumbhole Tee & Beyond Yoga Featherweight Pullover
Old Zara Vest | Similar: Free People Pippa Packable Vest
JEWELRY
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There you have it! I’ll keep sharing daily prompts + outfits on Instagram and here on the blog.
Also, I wanted to say thank you for your thoughts, love, and care about my mom and her recent surgery. She’s got a ways to go, but we are very hopeful. <3
Thanks for reading Unfancy today — it means so much to me that you’re here.
This is working like magic for me. I got compliments 3 days in a row! Self esteem boosted thanks to you :)
Yesss! Love it!
Thank you Caroline! You made my (quite gloomy) day by posting your outfits here on your lovely blog and not only on instagram.
Can’t wait to try out all these great prompts.
I have been quietly reading along for some years and what can I say? Sooooo much inspiration! Thanks again
I was feeling very uninspired this morning and didn’t really want to get “dressed” even though I had to leave the house for a bit so the “start with the comfy pants” was absolutely perfect. It gave me permission to just lean into the yoga pants but encouraged me to top them with “real” clothes like a tank and denim shirt and silver choker. And I actually felt great! But comfortable! Thank you!