Hey girls! Wow, it feels like Christmas and New Years was an age ago, and yet here we are only 4 days into 2017. Last year was one for the books for sure, and I know that this one will be as well with all the plans and changes that we girls have for this fresh new year. I feel like the latter half of 2016 was an era of rediscovery for me: after many months in early 2016 of searching for my identity in new people, adventures, and clothing styles, I feel like I have finally come home to who I am inside and out, and am learning contentment as I continue my journey of life as a young woman of the Lord.
Shirt & Earrings: Rose & Remington / Jeans: Levi’s / Boots: Timberland via Amazon
I have always thought the “lumber jack” look was a pretty handsome one, for both guys and gals. When I saw this tunic hanging up in a local boutique, I knew it was my chance to finally try out the style for myself. Although it does have its origins in the masculine sphere of fashion, I find that it can be very tastefully transitioned for the feminine side if you have the right cut and accessories to dress it up. Sturdy tall boots, sparkly but simple earrings, and a cute braided hairstyle all complement and elevate this style very well.
In all of this “identity discovery” that I have been going through, I have sort of let myself go in the fashion department, not allowing any certain keyword or category determine my style. Although those can be helpful in establishing what you like and don’t like, I find it far more liberating to go with what you feel most comfortable in, and rock the socks off it. So whether that be a vintage-inspired dress with a modern statement necklace and booties, or skinny jeans, tall boots, and a “lumber jack” shirt; if I feel at home in the outfit, I know that it is “my style”.
Oh man, these boots still have my heart. I’ve been wearing them almost non-stop all season, and they only get better with age. Real leather FTW!
Do you like the “Lumber Jack” style?
How do you like to determine what your personal style is?
xo,
-Charlotte, the youngest sister
Hadassah- Photography Phun says
01/04/2017 at 1:40 PMLove the outfit Charlotte! I love the lumber jack style as well, and I defiantly jump for plaid. I guess I could say that I like the cowgirl type style, you know braids and plaid shirts, and a jean skirt, although I do like jumpers and shirts as well.
I have to say I love the photography as well! ; )
<3 Hadassah
http://dassahphotography.blogspot.com/
Sarah - Sew Characteristically You says
01/04/2017 at 1:42 PMI am still trying to figure my style out! So I really can’t say too much, other than I buy what I like and what I think looks good on me, which probably means I don’t really have a really defined style. 🙂 I also often go for what is comfy, and it is taking me awhile to think out an outfit instead of just grabbing the most convenient thing out of my closet.
I do like plaids! So lumberjack is just fine with me! You did a great job pulling off a feminine look, but with a readiness for adventure!
Sarah
Mary says
01/04/2017 at 1:47 PMHi Charlotte!
Happy New Year! I love your boots! ? They are so cute! Personally, I’ve never experimented with lumber jack style before, but I might have to! Your outfit is so pretty!
I’ve always pretty much had the same style, which is vintage modern. I love wearing vintage style clothes, but always try to modernize them a bit so as to not look as though I’m wearing a costume, if that makes any sense. ?
While vintage clothing is my favorite, I do have a favorite pair of jeans that I love to wear with tunics and longer shirts/sweaters. I determined my style when I was about 14, and maintained basically that same wardrobe ever since!
I hope you girls have a happy new year!
xoxo,
Mary
Miranda says
01/04/2017 at 1:48 PMLumberjack style is so cute!☺
Gloria says
01/04/2017 at 2:20 PMI LOVE that shirt!!! I’m totally into plaid shirts, my closet is full of them (but it never hurts to have one more amiright?). 😀 Nice look, I like it!
Morgan says
01/04/2017 at 2:26 PMHi Charlotte!
I love your fashion posts of late! They keep reminding me of a organization called Dressing Your Truth. Have you heard of it? You talking about finding your own style is basically what DYT is. By learning what ‘type’ I am (I’m a type 1) I have been so validated and feel so free to dress my truth as a type 1, whereas before I had limited myself to just grays, blacks and navy, when I really needed to be wearing brighter colors. I really think you would enjoy learning about the four different types- I have a very good feeling about what type you are. 😉 but you’ll have to discover that for yourself- DYT rules! 😉
(If you sign up -it’s free- they let you watch a series of videos describing the four types)
https://my.liveyourtruth.com/dyt/fashion-beauty/
Charlotte says
01/05/2017 at 1:12 PMOh.My.Goodness, Morgan, Jess and I are OBSESSED with DYT since you recommended it to us! I am a type 3, and Jess is a type 2, and we are so excited to learn more! I don’t know if we’re going to cave a buy the course, but the method is fascinating!
Thank you so.much for sharing!
-Charlotte
Morgan says
01/07/2017 at 4:47 PMI thought you guys might enjoy it!! I have thought about recommending it to you guys for so long! I would strongly recommend reading her books – “It’s Just my Nature” and “The Child Whisperer” before buying the course- you can learn SO much with all her free resources. I haven’t bought the course, and I doubt I will- I’ve just been studying it for a almost two years- there is so much to learn! It has helped me to understand people so much better.
I assessed Jess as a type 2, too! And I very much so see the type 3 in you! My secondary type is 3!
Steph says
01/04/2017 at 2:48 PMGreat post Charlotte. Finding your personal style is always a relief. 🙂
I have to agree with your tastes; mine are similar to the lumberjack/ country look: plaid shirts, large belts, boots and long denim skirts are my favorite “fashion” items.
I remember striving to locate my style–and some of those memories are quite painful! At last, I stopped agonizing over my wardrobe and started wearing what I felt like wearing- Voila! I had found it.
Keep up the posting (I enjoy your and your sisters’ blog more than any other :)). God bless!
Claire Rachel says
01/04/2017 at 3:34 PMYou look really cute in that! I think that is really neat that you are trying the things/styles you love!
God bless!
Lexi says
01/04/2017 at 4:55 PMI love your lumber Jane tunic, super cute. I do not know how I determine my personal style. It doesn’t really fit into one category, but it seems to fit me, so I just go with it. God Bless, and Happy New Year.
Marilyn says
01/04/2017 at 7:35 PMCharlotte, that outfit is terrific. I love the shirt. I am partial to anything plaid. Those braids are very becoming on you. Thanks for the post.
Marilyn
Olivia says
01/04/2017 at 7:56 PMOH that shirts looks cute and comfortable all at the same time! Also real leather shoes/boots. Worth the money 100% I started taking the dive into buying less but buying better quality a few years ago and my heavens has it paid off! You look beautiful as always <3
Jane Woods says
01/04/2017 at 9:05 PMI just had to comment, Charlotte. You go girl! 🙂 You are so feminine and the look is superb on you! I am thrilled that plaid is back in fashion for us ladies. Ask my daughter Catherine! 🙂 (I have been following all you gals’ blogs just so you know.)
Gillianne says
01/04/2017 at 9:17 PMThe lumber jack style is great! I love it. It works well, if your hiking.
Gillianne
Miss pond says
01/05/2017 at 1:49 AMI think you suit this style very well. It can be so hard to find your own style, others will often have opinions on what you should be wearing but ultimately it should be based on how you feel in the clothes you choose. I couldn’t imagine wearing anything but vintage, I always felt wrong in modern clothes , they just weren’t right for me. I’m glad you are wearing what is right for you too.
Esther of Oz says
01/05/2017 at 6:10 AMYour boots are so awesome!
Amy says
01/05/2017 at 7:17 AMAs believers our identity is found in Jesus alone! Hallelujah!!! With love in Christ…
Charlotte says
01/05/2017 at 11:00 AMYou are so right, Amy! However, I think you missed my point a little in this post. We do find our identity in Christ; however there are certain styles of clothing, types of people, etc. that we can identify and relate to, and help define us each as unique children of God. Sort of like “sub-identities”, if you will 🙂
I hope that this clarifies things. Thanks for commenting!
-Charlotte
Rebecca Young says
01/05/2017 at 9:23 AMI went through a major style change about three years ago when I started to wear trousers (pants) for the first time after being a skirts/dresses only person. It took a long time to adjust and I felt very self conscious wearing pants in public for a while. I am now very happy with my various outfits and content.
I do like your “lumberjack” style. I often wear tunics.
Amy says
01/05/2017 at 3:45 PMCute outfit, Charlotte!
Timeless Grace says
01/05/2017 at 4:51 PMCute outfit, Charlotte! I enjoy your jeans+cute blouse outfit posts especially. 🙂
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Eleanor says
01/05/2017 at 11:36 PMHey Charlotte!
It has been forever since I commented, but I wanted to tell you that I love the outfit and also about how my fashion has also evolved this year!
I was raised in a household where I had the option of pants or skirts, except for Sundays as my mother preferred that I wear a dress or skirt. Well, my elder sister and I both chose to wear skirts all the time (I began at around eight years old), and I didn’t even own a pair of pants for years.
Well, about a year ago I decided that I would try pants again. You see, I have always been a total tomboy (my mom calls me her fourth son, hahaha) so more often than not, my skirts would just get in the way…even though I never wanted to admit to it.
I have to say that at first I was TERRIFIED to make that transition. Even though I had worn pants as a child, everyone knew me now as “that girl who wears skirts”. Funny thing is though, it wasn’t until I started wearing pants that I realized that I had allowed my identity to become wrapped up in my dresses. Then it hit me: I had been hiding who I truly am behind the clothes I chose to wear. Am I a girl? Totally. But I am the kind of girl who never paints her nails, doesn’t wear jewelry, and hangs out with the boys. And by wearing skirts, I thought I could make myself look more girly, but in reality I was just masking who I truly am. Another thing was that years of wearing dresses had made me super self-conscience about my body; not that I have EVER cared about my weight or anything like that, more like, “oh my goodness! I have legs down there?!” I know it sounds silly, but it is 100% true. I am happy to say that since I have started wearing pants, I am way more confident about myself as a person and am totally at peace with what I look like physically.
I don’t want this to sound like a “girl against skirts rant” because I totally get the people who will only wear skirts, I was one of them. I just wanted to say that I got so wrapped up in the fact that I only wore dresses, that it became a distraction from who God made me.
Thanks again for your honesty, Charlotte! I know how people can react very negatively when we make drastic changes in our lives.
xoxox Eleanor
Kristina says
01/06/2017 at 8:50 PMI’ve always loved the lumberjack style in theory, but it is definitely hard to mesh it with my proclivity towards 1950’s styles! I think I need to find the perfectly tailored flannel top and pair it with a good full skirt and some nice leather boots for the perfect combo of 1950’s and lumberjack! You really look cute in this style! And amen to leather boots being the best!
xo
Kristina
eyreeffect.com
Maria Hardman says
01/10/2017 at 2:59 PMI LOVE your outfit Charlotte! Very feminine take on a classic style! Personally, I’ve grown to like the lumber jack style since living in Idaho. When we first moved up here, I really didn’t care for it much, bit its grown on me as that really is part of the culture up here (TONS of logging operations). The way I determine my personal style is just basically what I drawn to and wear the most as well as what is most flattering.. For me, my everyday style tends to be a relaxed country or western, look. For dressing up I really like lace as well as fit and flare silouhettes and just anything that falls into a fun but classy look.
Nicole says
01/11/2017 at 1:37 AMSuch a cute outfit!
As for personal style, I can’t say that I fit into one specific style either. Just when I think that I’ve found it, I’m inspired by something completely different! I love so many kinds of fashion, from about 1700-2015 😉 and although I usually dress in a style inspired by yesteryears, I do love a lot of modern clothing styles too. I usually don’t wear a lot of them as they don’t suit my body type very well, but I still enjoy them. So, I guess, all that to say- yes, definitely don’t let yourself get boxed into one style, but let yourself explore and find what you love- that is your own unique style 🙂
The Artyologist
Sanne says
01/19/2017 at 12:19 PMYou look so cute, I love your earrings, but this is not for me. I’m 500 years older than you and I’m a dress lady. I can never find a pair of jeans to suit my body proportions, but Ive never felt good wearing jeans, so that’s ok. Have a nice day, dear. 🙂