Checks and Balances
Hello, everyone! Today’s Worn In, Worn Out is my 60th, so you know what that means — every tenth issue I write about things I didn’t like or don’t want. If you want to know what else is on my skip list, you can find past editions here.
Today’s newsletter will also be my last one of 2020. As awful as this year has been, writing WIWO has been a bright spot for me. In January, I had 30 subscribers; now I’m sitting on over 1,000, which is crazy and beyond my wildest dreams. I’m so grateful for all of you who take the time every Wednesday to read about three little things I discovered that I thought were cool. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday and see you all in 2021!
Ho Ho Oh No
SANTA UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER - THE VINTAGE ROAD GOODS
The correct number of ugly Christmas sweaters you should own is one (1). You do not need two, or three, or, God forbid, four kitschy sweaters taking up space in your closet, languishing in the dark, only to see daylight for approximately 31 out of 365 days in the year. And honestly, you don’t even need one that’s blatantly Christmassy! All you need is a nice Fair Isle sweater that still exudes holiday cheer but also won’t look out of place come January and February. Personally, I own a vintage purple and green Nordic sweater that I pull out year after year, and it’s served me well in everything from ugly sweater parties to holiday card photoshoots to Christmas morning festivities. Do not get a sweater with a bunch of swirly glitter-bearded and pom-pommed Santas frolicking all over it! Don’t do it!
Off the Chain
DAINTY THIN CHOKER CHAIN NECKLACE - SEASIDE MOTIFS
I, like everyone else, was very taken with Connell from Normal People’s delicate silver neck chain. I happened across the perfect dupe at my local antique store, and wore it for three days before my neck broke out in hives. I can’t pinpoint it exactly to the necklace — I have been wearing a turtleneck shirt for more days in a row than is probably advisable — but I waited a couple weeks to allow my skin to recover, then gave the chain a good wipedown and haven’t had any problems since. I don’t want to discourage you completely from buying jewelry secondhand ‘cause there’s some pretty cool stuff out there, but be smarter than me and at least disinfect them with some rubbing alcohol first.
Reality Check
VINTAGE BLUE AND YELLOW PLAID PANTS - VERUSKA FASHION
I cannot make up my mind if I like these pants or not. One minute I think they’re dope, the next minute I think they’re the most hideous thing I’ve ever set eyes on. Perhaps my judgment has been compromised by the fact that plaid/checkered patterns are splashed all over Instagram right now? The color scheme is very, um, IKEA, but that’s not… necessarily… a bad thing (just ask Demna.) I’m definitely not one to shy away from bold, bright colors, but this may be a bit much even for me. Ugh, I don’t know, someone write in and tell me what to think, please.
Tried one of my recs and loved it (or hated it)? Wanna get something cool on my radar? Drop me a line at kittylguo@gmail.com or swing by my Twitter @kitguo!