Style: Wardrobe Update

Style: Wardrobe Update - Winter 2020

As the weather's cooling down, I wanted to get winter-ready for my wardrobe. Most items were things I had on my eye on but I was waiting for a better time to purchase, whether I was waiting out for a promotion to actually having the money to purchase new clothes.

1. Black work pants

I got rid of my only pair of black work pants in January with a wardrobe clear out. They were half-elasticised and didn't fit properly. I found this pair of Glassons to replace. It's the cropped capri pant. Reasonable price, and 20% off with the introductory promotion when you sign up for their newsletter. Recommended to size down as the fabric contains elastane and will stretch. I've had to go in-store to exchange.

2. Black skinny jeans

Flare is back, but black skinnies are still a wardrobe staple in my eyes. I held off purchasing them up until now because I didn't foresee any use during the summer. General Pants came back with their 30% promotion (they have one at least twice a year), and I had my eye on these Rollas for a while. I chose the Westcoast as I find mid-rise more flattering on my body for tucking shirts in. They've got good stretch and the shape accommodates for a curvier body.

3. Black sunglasses

Jennie from Blackpink had a collection released with Gentle Monster late April called Jentle Home. My friend had purchased his 1996 sunglasses, but wasn't sure if it suited him. However, I liked them but I wasn't able to buy since they were sold out. He offered to sell his pair to me because he didn't like them enough.

4. Blouse with Tie

When I saw this from Dangerfield (Princess Highway brand), it was perfect. That iconic gamine look that reminds me of classic YSL and Chanel. It was at 20% off. It's now out of stock online.

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