I'll be turning 30 just after Christmas and don't want to start the next decade in as much of a style rut as I've ended this one! I seem to be stuck in the pattern of recycling the same two pairs of jeans and three tatty old jumpers which is particularly perplexing when I would describe myself as someone who actually really enjoys fashion and experimenting with different styles. I think half the problem is I walk the dog every day which involves throwing on the nearest comfy, warm clothing I have to hand and then it feels like too much of an effort to change into anything nicer afterwards. I often look at some of my nicer clothes and think to myself "why would I waste wearing something so nice on such an average day?" Of course with that logic nothing ever gets worn...I caught sight of myself in the mirror the other day and couldn't believe the frumpy plain Jane before me!
When it comes to work (I work three days a week) I again have about 3-4 smart-but-not-stylish outfits I wear on repeat. I'm a decent height, size 8, get my hair regularly cut and coloured and wear relatively flattering make-up every day (foundation, bronzer/highlight, mascara and lipstick) so I feel like it shouldn't be as hard as it is to look halfway pulled together yet I feel like such a slob with no sense of personal style or direction. 20 year old me would be so disappointed!
Can anyone recommend some wardrobe staples for me that are relatively comfy to wear but will make me look put together both at home and at work? They don't have to be suitable for both scenarios as my work does have to be relatively smart, so recommendations for each category would be wonderful. Style-wise I like Baukjen, Hush, Great Plains etc. I love a nice fitted mid-calf pencil skirt with a low cut tee tucked in, ankle boots and a blazer...
Can anyone recommend some new brands or items of clothing I could use to build a capsule wardrobe before I lose the battle with dowdy??