Where Did All the "Peach Fuzz" Go?

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I really appreciate you being here!

Today I am remixing pieces from an outfit

I wore on the blog last June, in a post aptly titled

 "Pantone's Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz"

Here is that outfit

I thought a spring look for today would be a good way

 to revisited this color. Peach Fuzz did not

 fit seamlessly into my wardrobe,

nor was it an overwhelming success

in clothing as last year's Color of the Year choice 

It did catch on quite well in interiors, though

 

Back in 2024, I thought I would try it 

in an inexpensive piece,

to see how well I could work it into my outfits

As it turned out, it was not an easy task!

I have worn the top a number of times,

and would say for sure, I got my money's worth 

The outfits I created with it didn't come easy though,

as it didn't mix and match all that well

with my existing wardrobe

 I wonder how many of you purchased pieces in this color, 

and how well they worked out for you

Any Peach Fuzz in your wardrobe today?

I have seen some variations of this color

cross over from last year, but not a lot

Today's outfit

  This current outfit is similar to the one

 I created last year for the blog,

 using the Peach Fuzz, high neck ribbed tank top 

that I purchased as a trial

 I paired the top both times with a white jacket

 that has a pink and coral vertical stripe pattern

Today, I am styling these two pieces

 with an inverted pleat white denim skirt,

 and different shoes and accessories 

Carrying a wicker and white top handle bag

 with a blue and violet floral print scarf tied to the handle

for a little added color

For jewelry, I chose a silver tone

 vintage scallop shell collar necklace,

 a vintage aqua double row graduated bead bracelet,

 and current aqua enamel flower shaped post earrings

Shiny white patent, fisherman style T-straps

to finish this outfit

 I guess I will keep the Peach Fuzz top 

in my wardrobe for a while longer,

 although I haven't reached for it very often

Nothing has entered my closet 

that screams "pull out that outlier peach top"

Here is a little aside, 

but still on the topic of Pantone's color choices

  I bought a pleated skirt in this year's color,

 "Mocha Mousse", and styled an outfit with it

earlier this spring, (Mocha Mousse, April 7th)

  I have struggled to work this item into outfits, as well

Fortunately, It's not all about the single color of the year

In case you are not fond of it,

or it doesn't really work well for you,

 Pantone picks an array of colors each year

to chose from, and of course

other colors are available, too

We just find an abundance of the chosen ones

for any given year

 Also, Pantone is not the only driver of what colors we see

 in the retail shops and online marketplaces

There is also the Worth Global Style Network and Coloro

These companies have picked a hue they call Luminous Blue

that looks like a beautiful bright royal-ish shade

for next year-I am all in for this one! 💙💙💙

 

     Since most of my wardrobe consists of cool colors,

with lots of bright shades, the last two Pantone choices

have been a stretch for me to incorporate

But it's been fun to give it a try,

I like the stretch and to try what's new especially in colors

Anyway, if you are interested, I am continuing to show

  what is leaving my closet this spring in this space

 Here is an item most of you will probably think

  is a very unlikely item to edit because it is a basic piece,

supposedly every woman needs in her closet

(I guess I am atypical 🙃)

 It is a quintessential classic white

 long sleeve button down shirt

 This one is from Vineyard Vines,

 with a blue and white gingham check

 button placket and sleeve cuffs

When I purchased it, I thought it was an essential,

 and a very sensible buy. I pictured it's possibilities,

 but it languished in my closet

The shirt is made from a very substantial cotton fabric,

 and the button-down collar is very stiff

 I do occasionally wear a button down,

 but generally chose a softer fabric

The stiffness, thickness and boxiness of this shirt

 just did not work well on my petite body 

Someone new is loving it already,

 because the day I brought it into the consignment shop

 it sold before I even left, so I know it has a happy home!

Me in the shirt in spring 2021,

shortly after I purchased it

Honestly, I have not worn it more than a handful of times since 

I know it will get more love in it's new home!

Hope you enjoyed this post and have a wonderful week!