Do you plan your life (and outfits) ahead of time?
Even though I use two planners to keep track of my schedule and a small army of notebooks…I’m not always good at planning!
On several occasions, I’ve made rash life decisions without having a real plan of action. I’m the same way when it comes to making plans with friends. I love having a plan, but I’m very rarely the person to come up with the ideas. Thankfully, I have a few close friends who are much better at planning than I am. I’m working on it though! My best friend and I have a fun weekend coming up and I’m trying very hard to come up with a plan. I won’t lie though. It’s stressing me out!
I’m also not very good at planning outfits in advance.
Outfit Details:
Topshop Vest via Nordstrom rack (Similar) | Madewell Whisper Cotton Turtleneck | Zara Boyfriend Jeans (Similar) | Michael Kors Strap Booties c/o Shopbop | Elle & Jae Gypset Minde Tote c/o Shopbop (Similar)
I love the idea of planning outfits in advance.
After all, when you have an outfit already picked out, it’s one less thing to worry about when you’re trying to get out the door. This is why a lot of people recommend that you plan your outfit the night before, in order to save time in the morning. When I know I have an early morning, I try to choose my clothes the night before. This issue is, more often than not, after I get dressed, I decide that the outfit I chose is a fail. Maybe it doesn’t look as good as I thought it would, or maybe I think something else will work better. I tend to have greater success putting together an outfit that I feel great in, when I don’t plan!
Funny enough, I usually plan my outfits in advance before a photoshoot. This is especially true when I shoot more than one look at once…which is what I did when I shot this outfit. During the outfit planning, I was most excited about this outfit. I couldn’t wait to pair this Madewell striped turtleneck with the black longline vest that I found the day before at Nordstrom rack. As it turns out, I ended up liking this look the least. It’s not “bad” per say (if it was, I wouldn’t be posting it), but it looked better in my mind.
And there you have it. This is why I’m not good at planning outfits in advance! It’s difficult to get the outcome to match the plan in your mind.
But really. Do I need to get better at that skill?
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Gabriella says
Why not try it on once you have the idea in your head! Then you know if you need to switch it up! That’s what I try to do… definite time saver!
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Jackie says
Probably because I lack common sense? But really…that is a good idea 😉
Kierra says
I seriously suck at planning outfit, I wish I was good at it. I love this look though, babe!
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Jackie says
I wish that too…clearly, because it bothered me enough to blog about it! LOL
Maddy says
I have to plan my outfits beforehand or I would never be on time ANYWHERE. I religiously pick my clothes out on work nights and oftentimes I will begin outfit planning for trips up to 3 weeks in advance. Putting outfits together is one of my favorite things so I actually enjoy doing it!
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Jackie says
WOW – I wish I was half as organized as you in the planning department!
Deborah says
To be honest, I try not to plan out my outfits too far in the future because a large part of what I wear depends on the weather! Also, sometimes what I think will look good in my head ends up looking like poor fashion choices when I put it on and then I end up scrambling again haha! I am also the same way with outfit planning for photoshoots though. Actually, I take outfits out for a test drive and then if I like it, I’ll wear it again on a photoshoot day!
Love this look! I really need a tuxedo vest like yours in my life. Also, I adore your shoes!!
Jackie says
It’s the last minute scrambling AFTER spending time planning that gets me too!
head to toe chic says
I LOVE those jeans!! I’m not really good at planning outfits in advance either 🙂
xo,
Angela
Kelsey says
I love that vest! I need to be better about planning outfits ahead of time!
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Rach says
I am the same way! I would try to plan an outfit a head of time and in the morning, it is nothing I envisioned. Oh the struggle! I think this outfit looks amazing!
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Amy says
I usually have a general idea the night before going to work. Otherwise I run late, ha! Loving these stripes with your vest!
Amy Ann
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Lyddiegal says
I’m the kind of person who LOVES to have things planned, I know I will be so much happier if it’s all planned out, and yet, I hardly ever do it and then have rushed mornings not knowing what to wear, time with friends wasted more on deciding where to go than actually going and all sorts of things…
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