RULE OF 5: 5 WAYS TO WEAR A SWEATER SKIRT

WHO ELSE HAS BOUGHT A NEW TOP BECAUSE YOU “LOVED IT SO MUCH” THEN MONTHS LATER IT STILL HASN’T BEEN WORN?

We’ve all been there! There has been a time in our life we’ve walked in our closet looking for something to wear only to be reminded of the items we purchased but still haven’t worn, tags still attached and all.

When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet of one offs that we only have one other item to wear with it, if even that.

When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet full of clothes yet still have NOTHING to wear. WHY are we like this?!

In 2013, after losing 20lbs, purging 90% of my closet and only having a clothing budget of $150 a month I was in desperate need of a high functioning wardrobe. That is when, why and how I created my #1 shopping rule, The Rule of 5.

I knew in order to still buy quality pieces I loved I was going to have to get creative (and disciplined) and that’s exactly what I did. Every single purchase I made for the following year was well thought out and 100% intentional. I had no room for impulse purchases, the function of my wardrobe couldn’t afford it.

I bet you don’t like throwing your money away, do you?

We all deserve to hit our financial goals (and best wardrobes) and a great starting point is to become more intentional with what we spend our money on.

I want you to be great in everything you do so I wrote a 24 page book to fully share The Rule of 5 with you. There’s even worksheets for you to brainstorm your goal wardrobe!

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1: WORK WEAR

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SWEATER | SKIRT | SIMILAR BOOTS

A co-ordinating sweater paired with OTK boots is perfect for work wear. It keeps you warm, cozy, lowkey feeling like you’re in sweats but you’re put together and professional.

Both the sweater and skirt are new, I actually bought them together so I could wear them as a set because I love a set. My boots were purchased 2 years ago from DSW, I’m always able to find a good OTK boot at DSW.

2. CASUAL WEEKEND WEAR

Pairing your skirt with a crop sweatshirt and sneakers is a great casual look for fun activities. You’re comfortable, chic but can move around easily.

My sneakers were a new purchase for Fall, I wear them at least 3xs a week. Pretty sure I got my monies worth the first month I bought them. My sweatshirt is from Last year, I found it at MissGuided. My beltbag is a Target purchase from 2 years ago.

3. GAME DAY

This look is exactly what the Rule of 5 is about while the skirt and sneakers are new Fall for everything else is old. The pieces that created this look were purchased anywhere between 1-15 years ago. When you only bring items into your wardrobe you absolutely love and will wear you’ll have your pieces for 5, 10, 15 years!

These are the same sneakers from our Casual Chic look above, my T-shirt isn’t a T-shirt material it’s actually a twill fabric cut like a t-shirt regardless I got it last Spring from TJ Maxx. Denim jacket is 10-15 years old, Ralph Lauren from Macy’s. Hat was purchased 2 years ago from Wal-Mart for $3, they still have it too! This oversized clutch was a birthday gift from a friend about 5 years ago.

4. GIRLS NIGHT OUT

This was kind of a wild card look, I wasn’t sure how it was going to look, if the silhouettes would work well together or not but I yolo’d it anyways. After actually putting everything I on I really like it, it gives my cool NYC street vibes.

Another look that is the perfect example of the Rule of 5, the pieces that make this up are anywhere from 6 months – 10 years. My booties were added to the team last Fall, I scored them on sale at Nordstrom Rack. This satin bomber was picked up at H&M in July for $10 during their end of season sale. This is the same T from above. My hat which is a fave was scored 10 years ago from the men’s section at Target. The hat I linked is almost identical, I’m thinking of purchasing it as well to give this one an upgrade. Lastly, my clutch was purchased this Summer as a staple addition to my handbag collection.

5. DATE NIGHT

YASSSS, QUEEN!!! I do yas queen myself, when you slay, you slay no need to be modest you deserve to give yourself credit. This was another wild card look for me, I wasn’t sure how it would come across but ma’am, it is hands down my favorite look of all 5! You can absolutely wear this to GNO, date night or even work (just take off the hat). The hat and the booties take this from work wear to sassy and chic for a night out.

Same booties and clutch from the last look. Sweater was purchased last year from Express, I love that it’s not cropped but does hit at the top of pants. The waist is also “ribbed” to give a cinched waist look, it’s my favorite optical illusion. My hat was a score I bought the day before at H&M, it’s a faux suede. I already have a black faux suede hat but it didn’t fit my head well. I have a very small head and this hat is smaller and has elastic in the back so it fits much better. Originally, I couldn’t remember if I really had a black suede baseball hat so I bought this one with the intention on returning it after I checked my inventory. However, when he rang me up it was only $4 so I’ll be donating my original hat to someone with a bigger head.

BONUS: WORK WEAR

SHOES

I included a bonus look because I really wanted to share this skirt with a flat loafer to wear to work if you don’t wear heels. Everything is the same from the last look.

These slide on loafers were purchased a few months ago from Fall/Winter, they are a Gucci dupe I found on Amazon. I’ve already started wearing them and the weather doesn’t even permit them yet. I love them so much, worth the purchase. I sized up per reviews but I think TTS would have worked after breaking them in aka you work the fur in. There’s a strong chance I’m going to invest in the actual Gucci’s next season, that’s how much I love them.