#RemixYourWardrobe Instagram Challenge Recap
Hi friends! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know that we just wrapped up the #RemixYourWardrobe style challenge! It was such an honor to host this with Gabbie (@timorous.me) and Kaitlin (@windycitythrifter).
This style challenge was a rehash of one that occurred earlier this year and it prompted participants to reassess and restyle their existing wardrobes.
The Challenge Dates & Prompts:
9.21 - Refresh - least worn piece
9.22 - Repattern - mix prints
9.23 - Reproduce - copy a friend
9.24 - Redecorate - play with accessories
9.25 - Repurpose - wear a piece from earlier in the week in a different way
Thank you to everyone who participated! It was so incredible to see the community joining in on this journey. Without further ado, here’s a summary of my outfits.
Day 1 - Refresh: least worn piece
For day 1, I went with this simple and casual green tee. The garment is actually one of my favorites (it just fits so well!) but it’s been sitting in the back of my closet because I was afraid of stretching it out.
This challenge forced me to finally acknowledge its presence and share it to the grid. I think because it’s so simple in design, a part of me was concerned that it would’ve been too plain for Instagram.
I guess that’s what style challenges are for though--they exist to help us reflect on our wardrobes and to question what we’re reserving specific garments for.
Green tee, Old fast fashion 2016
Blue jeans, Old fast fashion 2018
Black platform boots, Old fast fashion 2016
Day 2 - Repattern: mix prints
Day 2’s mixed-print outfit is a restyling of a black and white printed outfit that I wore the previous week. In this outfit, I added a bright yellow, floral, wrap dress to break up the monochrome and to add interest.
I’m pretty confident in mixing prints but part of the fun is in discovering new combinations that you’ve never put together before. This look is bold and definitely makes a statement.
Black and white grid shirt, Upcycled from an old shirt from my sister's closet
Yellow floral dress, Old Fast Fashion 2018
Black and white striped skirt, Old Fast Fashion 2016
Day 3 - Reproduce: copy a friend
This was the ultimate community-building day! For day 3, I decided to recreate a cool and androgeous outit that Jess (@the.thrifted.gay) had previously worn. Fun fact--this outfit was actually inspired by another thrifter in the community!
This simple outfit pairs an oversized pinstripe blazer with a bralette and classic blue jeans.
Black bralette, Old fast fashion 2012
Blue jeans, Old fast fashion 2018
Pinstriped Blazer, #RaidedMomsCloset
Day 4 - Redecorate: play with accessories
ACCESSORIES!! Honestly, ever since COVID, my accessory use has drastically diminished as I’m too lazy to incorporate those little details most of the time. Because of that, this all-black outfit was the hardest outfit to come up with.
In building this outfit, I layed out all of my accessories and then brainstormed a base that would serve to connect them. Is there anything more unifying than all-black?
This witchy outfit styles a black lace skirt as a top with a longer black skirt on the bottom. From there, I loaded up with a black hat, lace gloves, long earrings, and a slightly tinted lip to pull the whole look together.
Black skirt styled as a top, Old fast fashion (high school days)
Black skirt, Old fast fashion 2016
Black hat, Old fast fashion 2012(?)
Black gloves, gifted from a friend 2011
Silver earrings, 2014 from canal street market
Day 5 - Repurpose - wear a piece from earlier in the week in a different way
Don’t tell anyone but...the entire outfit was inspired by the hose. 😬 I know, I know, it turned out a little weird and the prop didn’t work as well as I had hoped, but it was worth a shot anyway.
In this look, I’m restyling the yellow floral dress from earlier this week with a short leather skirt and edgy (thrifted) leather jacket.
Black leather jacket, Thrifted 2019
Yellow floral dress, Old fast fashion 2018
Black leather skirt, Old fast fashion 2012
Black platform boots, Old fast fashion 2016
The Community
One of the best parts of this challenge was the engagement within the community. Unfortunately, on the fourth day, we experienced a hiccup with the hashtag (Instagram mistakenly flagged it for spam and started restricting reach on certain posts) but it was so heartwarming to see the community come together and patiently work through it.
Thank you once again to everyone who participated! It was so inspiring to see everyone’s interpretations of the prompts and as much as I’d love to shout everyone out, there unfortunately isn’t enough space so below are some of my highlights!
My wonderful co-hosts: Gabbie & Kaitlin
The Community:
