Wear not, want not

This week I am starting my first style challenge: To seek out the pieces in my closet that I have been ignoring and wear them!

I hate to say it (because it means I should really clean out my closet), but I know there are a few articles with the tags still on them that I bought ages ago, and other items which haven’t been worn in months or even years.

I know if I don’t wear them, then I should get rid of them – so I’m going to wear them!

Day One: Red floral dress with the impossible back.
Last worn: Mother’s Day 2008
I adore this dress from the front, the back however, is a big gaping hole. For the girl who can go braless, this is sexy and cool, but for me it is a challenge. I though I could get one of those low back bras, but it wasn’t low enough. Therefore, I must layer.

 The dress is a fairly lightweight jersey, so this super warm olive green cardigan is perfect for a freezing day. I deliberately misaligned the buttons and un-cuffed the sleeves to get a slouchy look.

My first attempt (when I bought the dress) was with a racer back bra and the racer back top - I liked it, but it was very fussy.

 

The reason I got it in the first place!