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2024 in Outfits

Time for a look back at 2024’s outfits of the day!

I was very intentional about putting together outfits this whole year. I wanted to really wear my wardrobe, so I put together looks for trips to the library and Target and anywhere else I went (except Walmart, because Walmart doesn’t deserve my best except at Christmas when I try to spread a little holiday cheer wherever I go). I think there are over 250 unique looks here, so obviously I didn’t wear something notable every day, but it was the vast majority!

I haven’t decided if I’m going to keep a record like this again in 2025, but it really helps me pay attention to what I’ve worn (and what I’ve neglected), and how I’ve styled things differently, which I really enjoy!

Sartorial Saturday–Disney Bounding the OG Disney Princess

Last year for Halloween, I came up with a Disney Bound inspired by the Evil Queen…this year, I’m following up with a look inspired by the original Disney princess, Snow White!

I paired the yellow Harriet-Naia dress from Miss Candyfloss with a royal blue cropped cardigan from Yemak, and added some red accessories, too:

Here’s a closer look at the accessories, including a red hair flower, a glittery red Splendette Duchess bangle and beads, and an Erstwilder bird brooch, of course…Snow White has to have a birdie nearby!

So as not to forget the Evil Queen, I added a sequined Loungefly bag in her honor:

I feel like I could frolic with Snow White and her woodland friends in this outfit!

“When you smile and you sing,
Everything is in tune and it’s spring.
And life flows along
With a smile and a song.” “With a Smile and a Song” Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Sartorial Saturday–An Experimental Dress

Aloha! Today I’m taking a look at a dress from The Disney Store inspired by everyone’s favorite cute and fluffy alien, Experiment 626, Stitch himself! In addition to Stitch, the print on this sundress features colorful flowers, pineapples, and planets…it’s absolutely perfect for summer!

The details of this dress, like the Scrump stitched onto the belt, are outstanding!

I love how tropical this look is, just like Stitch’s adopted home of Hawaii!

I went with Stitch-approved blue accessories, including a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, a Meteor Jewelry Company Starlite necklace, and a pair of hair flowers. I also added an atomic Erstwilder brooch, although I wouldn’t have needed to, because there’s already a dimensional flower attached to the dress!

Here’s a another look at the beautiful blue belt, and the colorful illustrations on the dress:

I love the way all of the blues in the look pop against the white background!

I can’t pass a coordinating Loungefly by, especially when it’s on sale! I love that the print matches the dress, but instead of a white background, the vibrant sketches are on black.

It’s such a fun, happy look!

I believe that for the first time ever, after being a parent for 21+ years, I have a matching outfit with one of my children, because Ladybug has this dress, too! Stitch is her absolute favorite, and I love that she’s willing to be a Disney twin with me!

Sartorial Saturday–The Happiest Dress that Ever Twirled

“It’s a world of laughter
A world of tears
It’s a world of hopes
And a world of fears
There’s so much that we share
That it’s time we’re aware
It’s a small world after all.”

I think by now, my love of all things Mary Blair and especially “It’s a Small World” is pretty evident, so you won’t be surprised to know that as soon as I learned that a twirly dress with a print that reflects the children of the world showcased in the ride was coming to the Disney Store, I put it on my wishlist.

Puff sleeves aren’t usually a style I embrace, because I prefer not to draw attention to my upper arms, but these puffs are so extreme, I find that I don’t mind the extra attention, because that’s kind of the point!

Did I mention the matching ears? I’m dreaming of wearing them to Disney World in a few years, when Ladybug and I hope to take a trip together!

Besides the ears, I accessorized with a stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles, an Erstwilder brooch, and a Crislu necklace that features the clock face from the ride!

I love the blue background of the dress, and I really love the way the print pops against it!

There are so many lovely colors, the options for accessorizing are endless…I decided to wear a purple belt this time, and I really like how it looks.

There is also a matching Dooney & Bourke handbag. I don’t normally go in for designer bags, but this one was too good to pass up!

It is absolutely the perfect outfit for me!

I love Disney’s special collections…they’re so well-designed, and there’s truly something for everybody!

Mani Monday

In honor of Donald Duck’s 90th birthday yesterday, today’s mani is inspired by his familiar color palette. I used Holo Taco’s “Blue Freezie,” “Lemon Sucker,” and “Red Licorice” to achieve the look.

Sartorial Saturday–A Subtle Tribute to My Favorite Ducks

Tomorrow is Donald Duck’s 90th birthday, and I have just the dress for it!

This sundress is from Her Universe, and with its tiered skirt it’s lovely and flowy for summer, plus it has the cutest print which features Donald’s sailor hat and Daisy’s bow…I love that it references them in a subtle way!

I chose primarily blue and pink accessories to go with the Donald and Daisy theme, including my stack of Splendette Duchess Bangles and Meteor Jewelry Co. Starlite necklace, but I also borrowed a floral Erstwilder brooch in yellow from my youngest daughter to go with the flowers on the dress:

Speaking of accessories, Baublebar released two special bag charms just in time for Donald’s birthday…one of the birthday boy with a balloon and party hat (which I actually didn’t buy), and one of Daisy, complete with sparkly shoes and a cake she baked just for him!

The ties on the shoulders give it an extra summery feel:

And I love how soft the material of the dress is!

Other than the back of the bodice, which is smocked, the dress is fully lined, so you don’t have to worry about the light color being too sheer:

I don’t have a lot of fashion featuring my favorite Disney ducks, so I’m really excited I was able to add this cute dress to my wardrobe!

Mani Monday

This week’s Mani Monday was inspired by the inimitable Daisy Duck. I used the Nailtopia Daisy Duck purple as the base, and layered Holo Taco Starry-Eyed over it. I put the glitter layer on a little thicker than I intended to, but you can still see the purple shining through, so we’ll call it good!

Sartorial Saturday–A Collection of Daisy Duck Bag Charms

I think by now, my love of Daisy Duck is pretty clear. So last year, when Baublebar finally added Daisy Duck to their bag charm collection with a lovely summer version of her in a swimming suit, I was ecstatic. And when they added a Halloween edition of Princess Daisy complete with hennin and wand, I started think maybe they were planning to make Daisy a staple in their collection. Since then, they’ve also created a Christmas bag charm and a extra sparkly Daisy in her typical uniform of pink bow, purple top, blue bracelet, and pink shoes.

At some point, I decided to make it my goal to purchase every Daisy Duck bag charm they offer (thank you occasional sales and coupons!). I’m still hoping for a winter (maybe ice skating to go with the Minnie they’re currently selling?) variant, but it’s probably too late for that this season. I do know that I’m looking forward to whatever they create next! I’m glad to see my pal Daisy finally getting the attention she deserves…it is all about her, after all!

Sartorial Saturday–Inspired by Cinderella

Last year (how weird is that?!?), I shared a costume-y dirndl look for Halloween, using my purple dirndl as the base for an “Evil Queen”-inspired outfit…now here’s a look at a dirndl “Disney Bound” that I would (and have) actually wear out and about on a normal day: Cinderella style!

I used my periwinkle Everyday Dirndl as the base for my look, and added the silver apron from my harlequin dirndl to capture the Cinderella vibe:

For accessories, I wore an edelweiss wrap bracelet as a choker, and added a blue ribbon with a sparkly hair clip to my hair, and sparkly silver (but not glass!) shoes. For a little extra bling, I also added my charivari chain.

Just for fun, I also created a “before transformation” look for Cinderella using a dirndl, too…I’d wear this one just about anywhere as well! The apron is the same, but I wore it with my herbology dirndl, a less fancy blouse, and added a bandana to my hair:

It’s really fun to combine my love of Disney with my love of my heritage!

Sartorial Saturday…On a Sunday–2023 in Outfits

Time for a look back at all of the significant outfits I wore in 2023! I only included looks with purpose, so my super casual grocery shopping outfits, for example, won’t be seen here. But it was a busy year, with a decent amount of travel and special events, so I had a lot of reasons to “dress up,” including a few days with multiple outfits. You’ll see my favorite brands well-represented…Miss Candyfloss and Rare Dirndl for clothes, and Splendette and Erstwilder for accessories. There are also a few “cute casual” outfits sprinkled throughout on days I didn’t feel like wearing a dress or it wasn’t appropriate for the occasion. And there are also a few rare “Sartorial Saturday” looks that I photographed just for fun (like my Daisy Duck Disney Bound), that I didn’t wear anywhere in particular…but most are outfits that really went somewhere!

It was a lot of fun to put this gallery together, and it also helped me keep track of what I’ve been wearing…I think I wore everything in my wardrobe at least once during the course of the year, and you can definitely tell what my favorite pieces are, because they’re on repeat!