I’m heading off to Blissdom in just a few days, which means I am suddenly feeling very anxious about the most critical of all travel-related questions:
What will I wear?
Don’t get me wrong, on a day-to-day basis I truly don’t worry that much about what I wear or what I look like. I work from home, we homeschool…..most days I don’t have a lot of incentive to even get dressed, much less put on makeup or do my hair. Yoga pants are my friend.
But this is different.
Not only will I be surrounded by 700 dynamic, creative, savvy, and undoubtedly uber-fashionable women, I am not kidding you when I tell you that every waking moment of this conference will be Tweeted, Re-Tweeted, Facebooked, Pinned, Instagrammed, You-Tubed, and Google +’d. We’re bloggers, for goodness sake. Sharing everything–even my bad fashion choices–is what we do.
Oh, the pressure.
The old Ruth wouldn’t have thought twice about heading to the mall to pick up a few new things whole new wardrobe. But that was then and this is now. This new Ruth foolishly writes an article about how to be more content the day before remembering that despite having a closet full of clothes, I have nothing to wear! What was I thinking? Couldn’t that whole contentment thing have waited another week?
But my friends, that is why I write this blog. You are here to hold me accountable and now, to offer your fashion expertise.
Because guess what? For perhaps the first time ever, I didn’t go shopping. Instead I tried on everything in my closet and came up with 12 outfits I could live with. I’m pretty sure I won’t be making any best-dressed lists this year, but I’ve made my peace with it. Truth is, even if I had gone shopping I probably still wouldn’t have made the list. I’m just not that fashionable. And besides, I don’t think there actually is a best dressed list (outside my own pitifully insecure mind.)
But I now have 12 outfits that I need YOU to help me narrow down to 3 daytime outfits and 2 evening outfits. And yes, I realize that all my outfits–even the so-called “evening” looks–involve denim and most of them involve sneakers. That’s just how I roll.
So lay it on me……which outfits do you like best?
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Aimilee March 19, 2013 at 8:33 am
I like 4, 5, & 6 for the day, 10 & 11 for evening. I’m a jeans and sneakers girl too! Have fun!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Thanks Aimilee!
Caroline March 19, 2013 at 8:35 am
They are all cute! I honestly can’t choose. I always want to go shopping for a trip too so I totally understand that, but good job on sticking to what you have. I think you’ll be fine with any of these choices.
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Thanks Caroline. It was tough, I’m not gonna lie. Old habits die hard!
Denise March 19, 2013 at 8:38 am
Definitely #6! Love that one! Hard to decided between the rest. I like #11 too.
Stephanie March 19, 2013 at 8:38 am
I’m having similar wardrobe anxiety! A closet FULL of NOTHING to wear! LOL! Thankfully I have a fashionable friend coming over today to help me piece together something half-decent.
I think all your outfits are cute! My votes are for #s 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11.
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:10 pm
Yep, I know exactly what you mean! However, you are totally adorable so everything you wear will be darling!
See you soon! xoxo
Skye March 19, 2013 at 8:39 am
I am so a jeans a t-shirt girl myself! I like doing conferences because it makes me think outside of my “fashion” box and try new things. I’m with you this year – I tried really hard to not buy anything new (I am guilty of one pair of shoes from Target… oops) so everything I have is out of my closet! Here are my votes:
I love the red striped top in #3 – try pairing it with the gray cuffed blazer in #4 and the same necklace! That would be really cute (although it is cute like you have it too)! I love all of outfit #6 and I also love #10 but I think you need something to define your teensy waist – maybe a little skinny belt? I have a hot pink one with me if you want to borrow it! Definitely bring the sparkly top for #11 as “evening wear”! I love that one! And lastly #4 is a great polished look for meeting with all the vendors – I don’t think you can go wrong with that one!
Hope that helped! Can’t wait to meet ya!
xo
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:11 pm
Ditto Skye! Thanks for advice…..I don’t know about the skinny belt though, I’ve never quite been able to pull that look off…..
Wendy March 19, 2013 at 8:44 am
They’re all great so you can’t go wrong with any of them! But I think my picks would be 2, 6, 7, 11, and 12. Although 10 would be good just to mix it up a little… And with 11 and 12, I would probably go for matching shoes…
Love your blog so much, you’re such a blessing! Have a great time at Blissdom!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Thank you Wendy!
Kayla March 19, 2013 at 8:45 am
I like 1, 4, 12 for day time and 10, 11 for evening. Actually I like them all and you look great in all of them too! You’ll look amazing no matter which you choose!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:13 pm
You are too sweet! Thanks Kayla!
Amanda March 19, 2013 at 8:50 am
Love, love, love #6 and #10!
Betsy Landman March 19, 2013 at 8:55 am
You’re a doll, and you’re personality will outshine anything you wear! But, since you asked, I vote for 2, 4 and 9 for daytime; 10, 11 and 12 for evening. A cute figure, sweet disposition and a talented blogger…..a new wardrobe would just overshadow your true assets!! Have a great time!!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:13 pm
*blush* (but thanks!)
Kayla Starrett March 19, 2013 at 9:13 am
I like the following:
3 Daytime Outfits: #’s 3, 9 and 6.
2 Evening Outfits: #’s 10 and 11.
I hope you have a great time! Can’t wait to hear about it.
Ruth March 19, 2013 at 9:33 am
I love the outfits in 2, 6, 7, & 8 for daytime and 10 & 12 for evening.
Have a great time. It sounds like a blast. Maybe someday I’ll be there.
Ruth
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Thanks so much Ruth! I hope you can make it next year! It is a lot of fun!
Briana March 19, 2013 at 9:36 am
10,7,6,3! and you NOT fashionable? I can’t imagine that!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Oh goodness, just trust me on that one!
Jennifer Green March 19, 2013 at 9:39 am
I think 1 and 5 are really cute for the day, 2 & 10 for evening. Not a fan of #12.
Allison March 19, 2013 at 10:26 am
You are so funny! I love how you can be totally inspirational one minute and then totally real the next. I like #10, 8, & 6.
Amanda March 19, 2013 at 10:30 am
A of the blazer ones are very chic….but in would add a colorful scarf for a pop of color. Love the maxi with the jean jacket, very on trend. Have great time!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Thanks for the tips! I always like the idea of scarves in theory but I can never seem to figure out what to do with them. Maybe I’ll take some along and rely on my fashionable roommates to style me!
Alisha March 19, 2013 at 10:51 am
Daytime – 3, 9 & 12
Evening – 6 & 11
Have fun!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Thanks Alisha!
H March 19, 2013 at 10:59 am
#4 and #11 for evening. #1, #6, and #9 for day…but don’t combine #9 and #11 on the same day. Keep away from #10 and #12 unless if you lose the jacket in #10. Or, maybe on second thought, wear #12 the whole time… that should keep the wolves away!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm
LOL, oh honey don’t worry, it is totally a girly conference–no guys there at all! Plus you know you’re the only one for me. Who else would put up with yoga pants every day? xoxo
M March 19, 2013 at 11:02 am
1, 2, 4, 6, 8.
Heather March 19, 2013 at 11:27 am
3, 4,6, 8 and 11 would be my choices, they are playful but still grown-up stylish.
Ruth, this post has been super helpful to me because you createda perfect capsule outfits! I really like all the choices, so thank you for the ideas!
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm
You’re welcome, and thanks!
Taylor March 19, 2013 at 11:42 am
Evening outfits: Definitely 11. How about using the yellow striped shirt in number 6 with outfit number 4? The blazer keeps it dressy, but changing the shirt keeps both of your evening oufits from being just black/gray/white.
Daytime outfits: Definitely 3. Number 5 with the cardigan in number 6. Number 2.
You’ll look great!!!
Taylor March 19, 2013 at 11:46 am
Or use the shirt in number 7 with outfit number 4 for an evening look. =)
Ruth Soukup March 19, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Thanks Taylor!
Randi March 19, 2013 at 12:35 pm
I love the top in #12… Reminds me of tops I’ve been seeing all over pinterest lately!
Christina March 19, 2013 at 12:43 pm
You’re packing light! Good for you. I like 2,4, and 12 for the day and 10 and 11 for night. I think you should throw in a black or colorful skirt to go with 11 for the night look. Have fun and do another video!
Stephanie March 19, 2013 at 1:08 pm
I like 4, 9 & 12 for the daytime and 10 & 11 for night wear. Have fun!!!!
Penny March 19, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Hi I like 2,4,9,11, enjoy your week, and remember wear what you feel comfortable in.
carrie March 19, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Love 3 and 6!
Pam for MN March 19, 2013 at 6:05 pm
All are very cute, I love the idea of using what you already have! This is something that I’m trying to get better at, for myself and my daughter. I say 7, 2 and 4 for days – 10 & 11 for nights.
Have a good time.
Vanessa@cashcowcouple.com March 19, 2013 at 8:25 pm
My vote is for look 3, 4, and 6. If you wanted to pack one less outfit, look 4 can go from day to night with the necklace from look 6 and the shoes from look 11. You can wear your hair up during the day and take it down for the evening and BAM! You look all dressed up for the evening.
Jess March 20, 2013 at 12:01 am
Ok, here goes my 2 cents:
2, 3, 4, 6 daytime outfits
10, 11, 12 nighttime outfits
If you noticed, I suggested an extra outfit for each and that’s because it is very hard for me to have very limited options when I’m getting ready since I’m a “moody dresser”. That way you have an extra options just in case!
Good luck and have a blast!
Anonymous March 20, 2013 at 9:21 am
My favs are 2, 3, 6, 9, and 11. You have a nice style!
Claire @ A Little Claireification March 20, 2013 at 9:52 am
OMGosh you are so funny. So… I take it you’re bringing jeans??
I guess I should think about packing too. Eeek! I know you will look fantastic (and still be taller than me) no matter what. See you tomorrow!!
xo, Claire
(PS: You and your Hubs are so cute)
Anonymous March 21, 2013 at 7:09 pm
2,4,6 for your day outfits and 10 & 11 for evening
You look great in all of them though!
karin jones March 23, 2013 at 12:58 am
2, 10,11 and especially 12!!
DENISE March 24, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Oops i guess i missed the voting time frame but this was supercute and I enjoyed reading!
Jill March 26, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Where did you get the red and white striped shirt? I have been looking for one like it everywhere…
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