Photos via The Uniform Project
Hello, my loves! I am so excited this morning. I am flying out to Seattle today for three weeks to spend Christmas vacation with my family. Hurrah! My only concern as I was packing last night, how in the heck am I going to bring a large chunk of my wardrobe home with me again? Over the summer, I brought so much with me, plus came home with lots of fun items, that my suitcases were beyond hefty. Then I remembered Sheena from The Uniform Project and how she decided to wear one dress for 365 days. I thought to myself, if she can do that for an entire year, then I can at least try and attempt to remix my own little black dress for a mere two-three weeks! So, although my plan isn’t as awesome as Sheena’s, which donates money towards the Akanksha Foundation so that underprivileged children can have a chance to go to school, I was still so inspired by her creativity and determination to base all her outfits around one little dress. Plus, I think this will be a great way to show how to pack lighter when going somewhere for an extended period of time. So, starting Wednesday, I am going to give this challenge my best shot. Wish me luck!
12 responses so far ↓
1 meli22 // Dec 15, 2009 at 10:59 am
I too am making a trip soon, and have to try to pack light. Good luck to both of us! :)
2 Christina // Dec 15, 2009 at 11:09 am
I usually bring a uniform with me when I know I am going away for an extended period of time. It usually consists of the same pair of jeans and the same jacket and several different tops, scarves, and shoes to pair with it to make it different. Or sometimes it’s the same dress just different shoes, tights, and scarves. And sometimes its pieces that can use the same accessories but for different looks. I get into the complexities of packing light.
3 EmilyKennedy // Dec 15, 2009 at 11:25 am
Yaaay!!!!! Isn’t Sheena’s site the coolest! She rocks it badass. I only wish she would discuss how she cares for her black dress. How often does she wash it? Has she re-dyed it since she started? Does she have two copies of the same one dress?
Anyways, totally love this idea. Another person who has been inspiring me along the same lines (other than you of course) is S. at Academichic. Oh how I wish one could sort their posts by poster, so I could give you a link to only S.’s posts. She’s been living in Germany for a year, and it’s really neat to see what she has been doing living out of her suitcase, rather than her whole closet.
4 fashion therapist // Dec 15, 2009 at 11:52 am
I love the uniform project, it really is SO inspiring, but looks challenging. Good luck!
5 Kassie // Dec 15, 2009 at 1:05 pm
That sounds like such an interesting idea. Hope it works out for you!
♥ Stolen Stiletto
6 Jen // Dec 15, 2009 at 2:39 pm
i adore the uniform project, it’s genius! :) good luck with your version for your christmas vacation!
7 Francine // Dec 15, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Did she…wash the dress at all? haha
Sounds like an interesting challenge. I always pack way too heavy, even for a weekend!
8 Bibi // Dec 15, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Yay! Good luck, can’t wait to see what you come up with! Do you have many LBDs? If so, can’t wait to see which one you will choose.
I have 4: a cargo shift by Old Navy, a long-sleeve jersey mini by A/X, a drapey evening frock by Limited, and a movie-siren wiggle dress by Trashy Diva (The Audrey Dress, to be precise). I love them all!
9 Lauren // Dec 15, 2009 at 9:55 pm
What a good idea! I am probably the worst packer on the earth. I always feel bad for the airport security screeners who have to re-zip my bag!
10 Jessica // Dec 16, 2009 at 11:27 am
Hi there!
This is Jessica from The Uniform Project. Love your take on packing light. Keep us posted on the outcome of your holiday project, this is the kind of stuff that we like to mention!
Best of Luck from The U.P
11 Jessica // Dec 16, 2009 at 9:18 pm
@EmilyKennedy
There are 7 copies of the same dress, one for each day of the week, and no there hasn’t been any re-dying since the beginning.
And by the by, we are looking for stylish folk to wear our dress next year ~
http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/subscribe.html
Cheers,
Jessica
The U.P
12 stylepill // Dec 17, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Wow, this is amazing. I would love to be involved! I will definitely email you for details. :)
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