Buildable Wardrobe: November Edition

November 5, 2015

Posted 09/12

Buildable wardrobe

DIY garment rack

Last week I was going through my closet to bring some stacks of clothes home to my sisters and realized I had wayyyy to many of the same type of sweaters going on. Sometimes it’s easier to keep things in bins or stacks than to address the excess problem. Out they went and here are some key players staying in my wardrobe for this season. Some of these were gifted items which means I had to come up with a stack of items to gift to my sisters and the local thrift store. This has been a great rule for me to live by.

closet staples

Buildable Wardrobe: November edition:

Cadet Blazer
Satchel Tote
Mira Pump
Checked Scarf
Marsala Skinnies
Backpack/Clutch
Double Collar Blouse
Distressed Denim
Milligan Booties
Checked Cardigan

Again, as much as I love cheap prices, I really don’t like what comes behind their production so trying to promote made in the U.S. or ethically made products. However, I am still learning and have a long way to go so bear with me! I am always open to hearing about new shops doing so! I’ll update again soon with November’s finders and keepers. Until then, you can catch up on my buildable wardrobe progress HERE.

x, Anna

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Gillyan
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November 5, 2015 at 10:47 pm

Yikes! I would definitely look into Madewell’s practices if I were you. Beautiful pieces for sure, but definitely NOT ethical.

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Kate
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November 6, 2015 at 12:41 am

Love the idea of a well-edited wardrobe with ethically produced items and your picks are gorgeous but how do you reconcile this with the (sponsored) post you did for Old Navy recently??

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Rae says:

November 6, 2015 at 1:13 am

Sadly one of the hardest things about shopping in this day and age is to by things we both like and know are created by companies with high ethical standards. Sadly, I am not really sure any exist.

Rae of Love from Berlin
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Anna
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November 6, 2015 at 1:19 am

As always, love the style!

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Paige says:

November 6, 2015 at 2:05 pm

I love these posts! I’ve really been trying to be so much more intentional about what I add to my closet and having a more “grown up” wardrobe. I always find a lot of inspiration in these posts!

Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com

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Katie says:

November 7, 2015 at 2:25 am

Patiently waiting for that DIY 😉 That is totally ethically made hehe xoxo always love your style Anna!!

much love,

katie

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hanna
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November 7, 2015 at 5:13 am

Love all the clothes you posted, but more importantly – where is the dress that you’re wearing in the first photo from?! It looks so comfy!

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Kate
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November 7, 2015 at 11:40 am

You should check out sonnetjames.com They have great dresses. As a mom of three, when i wear a SJ dress it doesn’t slow me playing down with my kids one bit. They are extremely comfortable and stylish. It is s small business and their dresses are made in the USA!

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Elisa says:

November 9, 2015 at 8:14 pm

that ie exactly what I am working on, a buildable wardrobe! I am working on not buying too much; going for ethically-sound brands is the next step, but I’m not there yet.
I find this very inspiring, thank you for sharing your process!

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Matthew Pike says:

November 11, 2015 at 7:03 pm

I know it’s about the clothes, but that clothes rack is just awesome.

Buckets & Spades

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Sofia says:

November 13, 2015 at 7:36 pm

You can never go wrong with a crisp white shirt and denim! Excellent choices.

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Anna
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November 22, 2015 at 6:55 pm

Where are those black boots from? Love them!

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Lina
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January 19, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Where did you purchase that clothing rack?? I’m in love xoxo

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Romina says:

February 22, 2016 at 1:09 am

Hello! I can see you are interested in ethical clothing, may I suggest two brands for you to try? People Tree makes beautiful whimsical clothing, and Everlane does some great quality basics. There is an ethical directory in my blog if you are interested =) I have been trying to consume ethically for a year now, so if you need some help with the issue, just drop me a line =)
Good luck!

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Rory
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August 16, 2016 at 2:10 am

where did you get that clothes rack? I’m looking for one that is brass-colored with a bottom slab that can hold shoes/storage bins.
thanks!

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Eve allard
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September 4, 2016 at 5:35 pm

Hi I really want a clothes rack similar as the one on the picture! I was wandering where you bought it! Thank you

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Marie
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September 12, 2016 at 1:45 pm

Where can I buy your wood and bronze rail from please?

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Rachel Anderson
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August 18, 2018 at 1:25 am

Where did you purchase the garment rack? It’s BEAUTIFUL

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