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Eco/Ethical Fashion Education  /  October 8, 2017

Confessions of an outfit repeater (ft. my fall uniform)

A concept I’ve been wrapping my head around in regards to slow fashion is the “uniform”: an outfit that you wear again and again, because getting more wear out of fewer clothes is the sustainable way to go…and why wear a cute outfit only once?!

We’ve been socialized to believe that outfit repeating isn’t fashionable and that we constantly need to buy new clothes to be trendy and stylish. The reality is that the earth is suffering because of our addiction to buying new clothes, and that regular people (i.e. not celebrities or the ultra-rich) can’t afford to not repeat outfits because that’s ridiculously impractical and wasteful.

So what’s wrong with being an outfit repeater, anyway?

If I like my outfit, it makes me feel good, and I spent good, hard-earned money on my clothes, why shouldn’t I derive joy from wearing the same wonderful clothes over and over again?

The answer is, there’s nothing wrong or unstylish about repeating outfits! And when I invest in high-quality clothing that I love wearing, outfit-repeating just makes perfect sense.

A uniform isn’t something that I’d wear every single day (because that would actually get kind of impractical, too), but an outfit I would wear pretty often—a look that encapsulates my everyday style that I can just throw on without thinking about, but still feel good in.

I know that this blog and my Instagram makes it look like I’m always put together with a cute, creative outfit and makeup done, but most of the time, I’m wearing the same old outfits every week at work feeling like a potato with adult acne and inexplicably greasy yet dry skin. Most of the time, I don’t have the psychic energy to think about looking cute!

That’s where the uniform comes in. Don’t think, just wear—but I can rest assured that I’ll look and feel good all day.

That’s my case for a uniform, and I’ll be rocking my fall uniform(s) all season long!

An anatomy of my fall uniform(s):

In preparation for fall, I scooped up these two mock neck long-sleeve tops from Everlane. They’re thin enough for layering and versatile enough to wear with everything, yet make me feel a little more put together because the shape is so crisp and minimal. And I’ll never get over mock neck tops; they’re like the cheeky little sister of the turtleneck.

Plus, I’m in love with the pale rose color. I’ve already been wearing these tops for the past few days since I got them in the mail and I can tell I’ll definitely get a lot of wear out of them.

Now that there’s a bit of chill in the air, it’s the perfect time to slip on my favorite jean silhouette: the mom jean! I found the PERFECT mom jeans from Weekday, made from organic cotton. The waist nips in nicely but not too tightly, and the legs flare out just enough to give me that wide-leg look without drowning my short legs in fabric.

I loved the fit of these jeans so much that I got both the classic denim wash and the bright red. I’m trying to be more adventurous with colors and red is a classic statement color that gives any look an instant punch of glamour and edge.

I love how remixing the colors of my tops and bottoms together give me four possible fun looks!

Outfit details:

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Tops: Everlane (free shipping when you sign up) | black, pink
Mom jeans: Weekday | red, blue, similar in black, similar in blue
Shoes: sandals – Nisolo (review; get $25 off your first purchase); sneakers – Allbirds (review)
Earrings: Nisolo soft diamond hoops

Do you have a uniform? Let me know if you’re a #ProudOutfitRepeater in the comments!

 

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  • daneen rogers says:
    October 9, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Those are cute outfits! If I looked as adorable as you I’d wear them all the time too 🙂

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    • Cat says:
      October 9, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Aw thank you so much, Daneen!

      Reply
  • Sam @ The Haunted Housewife says:
    October 9, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    You’re the cutest! I am, and will always be, an outfit repeater. I like to be comfortable and I usually stick to what I know I like to wear, rather than wearing brand new items every single day… or even, every week! If I had the money and the time, I still wouldn’t do it. I agree, it’s very wasteful!

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    • Cat says:
      October 9, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      I completely agree! I choose comfort and ease over style quite a lot, which I know is not very “fashion blogger” of me, but it’s sustainable 😉

      Reply
  • Simone Hjulmand says:
    October 9, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    I love those outfits! You rock the red jeans! xx

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    • Cat says:
      October 9, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks so much! I don’t usually wear bright colors but red’s having a moment and I love it!

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  • Karin Rambo says:
    October 9, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    I love your uniform! It’s totally my ideal. How do those jeans perform as far as bendability at the knees and comfort in the waist? They are super cute, but I’m picky about my jeans because 90% of my day I’m on the ground with my girls haha! That’s everlane top is also on my wishlist for my next capsule so I love seeing that it really is super cute! I love the way it’s a bit baggy on you, did you size up?

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    • Cat says:
      October 9, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you, Karin! (Love the spelling of your name btw) These jeans are actually so comfy because they’re on the softer side as “mom jeans” go, but still have structure. Since the legs are a bit wide, I find them really easy to walk around and move in.

      For the Everlane tops I got my regular size. I think they are meant to be a boxy fit. I highly recommend these tops because the shape is so versatile!

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  • Brittany says:
    October 10, 2017 at 8:42 am

    These looks are so cute girl! My fav is with the pink sweater, love it! xo, Brittany | http://www.theblistblog.com

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    • Cat says:
      October 10, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Thanks so much, Brittany!

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  • Nicole Parise says:
    October 10, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    You look amazing! I tried on those Weekday jeans last week, I wish they had looked as good on me! Love the title btw 🙂

    Nicole | nicoleparise.com

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    • Cat says:
      October 10, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you, Nicole!

      Reply
  • Amanda says:
    October 10, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    There is nothing wrong with being an outfit repeater! I always wear my favorite tops over and over.

    Xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

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    • Cat says:
      October 11, 2017 at 10:11 am

      So true! Same here.

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  • katrina says:
    October 11, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Could not agree more with your post! As someone who is also looking to minimize carbon footprint for clothing consumption, I’ve been pretty much living in the same 5 outfits for the last month and hope to not add much more to my closet for the remainder of the year.

    The Everlane tops look so comfy and I can’t wait to see how you continue to style them.

    xo,
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    • Cat says:
      October 11, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Same here, especially because fall and winter is the perfect time to wear the same things over and over again…it’s frump season in Seattle, lol! Thanks Katrina!

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  • Helene says:
    October 11, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being an outfit repeater! I love both of these outfits and would totally repeat them!

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    • Cat says:
      October 11, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Helene! 🙂

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  • Lauren says:
    October 11, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Love this look! So classic and chic!

    Lauren
    https://www.basicbabelauren.c om

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    • Cat says:
      October 11, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      Aw thanks so much Lauren!

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  • Stephanie rasmusson says:
    October 11, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Outfit repeater for life!!

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    • Cat says:
      October 11, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      Yes girl!!!

      Reply
  • Sara Morris says:
    October 11, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    This is so cute! And I’m totally “guilty” of this too. If I find something that works, I stick to it!

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    • Cat says:
      October 11, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks, Sara!

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  • Mary says:
    October 12, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    these jeans are so chic, i especially love the red pair!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

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    • Cat says:
      October 12, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Mary! I’ve been loving red lately 🙂

      Reply
  • M says:
    October 12, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    I recently started thinking of creating a “uniform” for my look too. There are just too many things that this WAHM need to think about without being stressed over what to wear everyday! So, yes, I agree that there’s nothing wrong with repeating outfits!

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    • Cat says:
      October 12, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      Absolutely! Why not take the pressure off ourselves to think of new outfits every day!

      Reply
  • Maria says:
    October 14, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Love these looks. Those jeans fit you perfectly! I am an outfit repeater to the extreme…. More because I am pitifully unfashionable and don’t know what to wear, so I always reach for the same few items that I either love or are comfortable. I have no idea if they actually look good together.. Either way, they don’t look as pulled together as your “Fall uniform!” Thanks for sharing your thoughts:)

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    • Cat says:
      October 15, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you! Haha, I feel the same way despite blogging about fashion. I bet you look great, but of course it’s all about how you feel in what you wear 🙂

      Reply
  • Camille says:
    December 14, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Great post, thanks for sharing! I am definitely an outfit repeater and I love all of these looks!

    Camille xo

    http://www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk

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    • Cat says:
      December 14, 2017 at 10:50 am

      Thanks Camille!

      Reply
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