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Wardrobe Notes

Using the Timmel Fabrics article as wardrobe plan inspiration, here is the start of my wardrobe plan.

Stage one - Make 11 garments:
2 pairs of pants (Unique slacks pattern)
2 skirts, one in a solid color, one in a print or check (Not sure which pattern)
2 simple tops, one solid, one in the above print (Butterick/Unique v-neck t-shirt)
4 tops, in colors which coordinate with the solids (Butterick/Unique B4609)
1 simple cardigan jacket in a solid color (Unique princess-seam jacket)

According to this article, which describes a plan shown in Australian Stitches magazine, one would start by choosing 2 basic colors, then add a third complementary color, and make sure the print has the two basic colors in it.

I think I will make the cardigan jacket in one of the basic (neutral) colors and make a 12th basic garment:
1 basic jacket in the 2nd solid color (McCalls/Unique M4930)

Wow! I didn't realize 'til I wrote it down, but I have almost all the patterns I need.

As to colors, one of my basics is gray. I had thought the 2nd basic neutral might be navy blue, but now I think it may be black. I am trying to get away from the harshness of black, but it's such an easy to find staple that I think I'll stick with it. I can always bring in the navy blue at a later stage. Since my 2 neutrals are Gray and black, that 3rd complementary color has to brighten things up. I love purple and red, but do they love me? Fuschia gets me compliments. Clear cool colors seem to work for me. Hmmmm....I'm thinking pink.

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