What I Wore in France: My Handmade French Capsule Wardrobe

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It has been my dream to visit France since I was 11 years old. Little did I know back then, but not only would my dream come true, but I would also get to make my wardrobe for the trip! 

France was amazing, and I have so many stories to tell. But this post will be about my handmade capsule, and what I wore to survive the blistering heat wave of June/July 2025.

Our trip was supposed to be 10 days. We ended up losing a day due to storms, so I wore my travel clothes for two straight days. The weather dramatically impacted my plan vs what I actually wore, because a heat wave followed us through our whole trip.

I'm not a light packer. I definitely had more clothing than I needed. My husband had bought me a giant suitcase so I had plenty of space in my bag. 

Air France flight, Detroit to Paris

Travel outfit:

Old Navy tank top

Brown linen Seaforth Pants

Terra cotta rayon French terry Heather Sweater (this is from NH Patterns but I can't find it anymore? It was a free pattern and now it seems to be gone...)

Ibex wool bra+Ibex wool underwear

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

Since I ended up wearing this outfit two days in a row, it was an important one! Going into a heat wave, I didn't want to bring a lot of long pants. I only brought a brown linen pair and some jeans. The linen plus a lightweight sweatshirt was just right on the plane in terms of temperature, and was also comfortable. Unfortunately, I sat in something gross while wearing these pants and didn't wear them again.

After 30+ hours of travel, we landed in hot, hot Paris, and I couldn't wait to get out of all this clothing. Next up:

Jardin du Luxembourg

Crinkle rayon Saltwater Slip

Rayon Petula Blouse

Denim Linda Bag

Amazon Hat

Ibex wool bra+Ibex wool underwear

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

The first thing we did was walk to Notre Dame. We didn't have tickets, but just in case the line was manageable (it wasn't) I brought a shirt that covered my shoulders. You are not allowed in to Notre Dame unless you cover your shoulders (and it's true, I saw them removing people from line). I was still wearing my Petula by the time we got to the Luxembourg Gardens, because it did a good job keeping off the sun. My Linda Bag was CLUTCH here since the Saltwater Slip does not have pockets.

Eiffel Tower

By the time we got to the Eiffel Tower that night (it was  nearly 10pm in this photo!) I had ditched the Petula. And the bra! All the Parisian women were going without bras and I have never felt so liberated.

Monet's Gardens

Giverny

Linen Darla Jumpsuit

Ibex wool underwear

Linda Bag

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

Amazon Hat

The next day we were up early for a tour to Monet's gardens and home in Giverny. It promised to be another hot day (mid-90s F, 32+ C). I went with a True Bias Darla Jumpsuit. Mine is the long pants version, with pockets. I still took my Linda Bag because I had crammed in my Petula just in case. It was okay to start the day in long pants because it was a touch cooler.

Digression: I absolutely loved wearing my Darla this day until it was time for a bathroom break. The restrooms were few and far between in Giverny. We managed to find one, but the door did not lock. I had to hold the door closed with one hand and unlace my Darla with the other. I was not wearing a bra, so basically I was getting mostly naked with one hand. No fewer than two people yanked on the door while I was in there, nearly getting it all the way open while I yelled "OCCUPE!" as loudly as possible. Then I had to re-dress myself and re-tie the back, all with one hand. Total disaster.

After Giverny, I switched to an Ibex tank top and Target athletic shorts. It was time for the most surreal sewist experience of my life.

Le Cinemathique Francaise

A week before our trip, I found out via Reddit (shoutout to r/ParisTravelGuide) that there was a Wes Anderson exhibit in Paris. I completely freaked out when I realized they had THE SUZY COAT on display. The coat that I agonized over copying. Yes, I traveled in a heat wave with a wool coat just to take this photograph, and it was completely worth it.

I swear to you, the fabric looked identical. I cried a little bit. It was amazing.

After the museum visit we changed to go out to dinner. In case you didn't notice, that's my third outfit of the day. We were getting so sweaty every time we went somewhere, we constantly had to change our clothes. I was grateful that I overpacked underwear.

Navy cupro Max Tee

Brown crinkle Caprice Skirt

Palais Garnier

Saltwater Slip

Linda Bag

Ibex wool underwear

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

Amazon Hat

Noticing a theme here? The black Saltwater Slip ended up in heavy rotation. We did have a washing machine in our AirBnb. As soon as it was clean it went right back onto my body. France apparently does not believe in air conditioning. Even if a museum had A/C, it was only in the galleries and not the hallways or elevators. I was taking cold showers 2-3x per day.

Le Bon Marche

Old Navy tank top

Navy tencel Genet Shorts

Wool Rothy's

This was my "fancy but I'm still hot" outfit for visiting Le Bon Marche. I tried to look like I belonged in a department store that sold dresses for a thousand Euros. Convincing?

The next day we took a short plane ride to Nice. I traveled in the Ibex tank top and athletic shorts. Boring.

Beach in Nice

Marley swimsuit (hacked)

Amazon water shoes

But we had finally landed at the beach! And by beach, I mean Nice's beaches which are pebbles instead of sand. Didn't matter. That Mediterranean water felt SO GOOD.

Apartment in Nice

Cotton jersey Jesse Tee

Linen Saguaro Shorts

Linda Bag

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

Out to dinner that night and it turns out, it would be our favorite meal. We found a breezy patio with tapas and ate so much food. My stretchy Saguaro Shorts were a good choice.

Balcony in Nice

Dallas Bikini Top

Linen Lola Pants

Red fakey Birks that I had to buy in Nice

Another day of plans gone sideways, but at least I snapped this photo first. 

View from Castle Hill, Nice

Darla Jumpsuit

Different hat (Poshmark)

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

One thing I did plan to do in Nice was go to the top of Castle Hill. The photo speaks for itself. Darla was again a wonderful choice...I just knew to be careful about bathrooms this time!

Dallas Bikini Top

Presley Bottoms

We could see the Mediterranean from our AirBnb, so yes, we walked down there for even 30 minutes of cooling off.

Hey look. Saltwater Slip again.

I'm so sad that it was too hot to wear my Suvi Caftan.

Ibex tank top

Target athletic shorts

Rayon Petula Blouse

Linda Bag

Le Bandana

Another travel day, back to Paris. At this point, I was tired of thinking about what to wear.

Jardin du Luxembourg again

Staple Linen Top

Navy cupro Genet Shorts

Le Bandana

Amazon belt

Smartwool no-show socks+Suavs Sneakers

This was just before heading to knit night with La Bien Aimee, Joji, and Jonna. I made both these knitwear pieces for Paris (as well as others that didn't even come!).

Rue Cremieux

Old Navy jeans

Pylos Li-Knit Cheyenne Shirt

Wool Union St. Tee

Vintage scarf

Smartwool socks+Suavs Sneakers

Our last full day in Paris, the heat wave broke. It was raining on and off all day and I finally pulled out my jeans and layers.

Bastille

By the end of the day, I ditched the Cheyenne but kept the scarf. I noticed on this rainy day that most Parisian women were indeed wearing scarves, just like Pinterest promised me.

The next day, we went home. This time we had a daytime flight, so I wore jeans and my wool Union St. Tee. I was awake for 20+ hours fighting the jet lag, but it worked.

And that's my Paris wardrobe! My husband, you may or may not have noticed, brought only black tees. I promise he did not wear the same one every day. Boring, but he did fit right in with Parisians and their basic colors. Most of the information I read turned out to be true: nobody wore athleisure or pajamas like they do in the states. Neutral colors and cuts ruled. Not a lot of prints. Nothing baggy. A sensible pair of sneakers was important. I was happy with what I brought, I just wish it had been a little cooler so I didn't have to rely on the same black slip dress the whole time.

Until next time Paris!

How to Fit Your Handmades into Your Wardrobe

Like a lot of people, I’m often pulled in by the “oooh shiny” phenomenon in sewing. How many times have you sewn something new, only to have it languish away in your closet? And how often is that because it doesn’t go with anything? I call these pieces “unicorns” although I’ve also seen them referred to as “widows” or “orphans” (too depressing for me, I’d rather imagine my closet full of mythical creatures!). Recently, I’ve tried to be more mindful about the new items I sew and how they’re going to work with my current style. I’ve developed a few steps to help eliminate these beautiful, but not-so-useful, unicorns!

Listen to the fabric
Everyone is different in the way they purchase fabric, but I think all sewists tend to buy faster than they can sew! Inevitably, we end up with stash fabric that loses its original purpose. We know we want to use it, but we can’t decide how. When I run into trouble is when I attempt to force certain fabrics to do certain things, just for the sake of using it up. For example...

...I bought this open knit jacquard many years ago, because it was cool. That was the only reason! I had two yards, which meant I COULD do many things: dress, cardi, skirt, top. But due to the open nature, I kept getting stumped. A top or dress would need lined. For years (literally) I debated about what to do with it. In the end, it was so simple! A lightweight, lacy knit could really only be a cardigan. Once I listened to the fabric, I had my answer.

Look for inspiration
After deciding on a style for your fabric, I find it helpful to browse photos of what your finished garment might look like. Going back to my example, I knew the fabric wanted to be a cardigan, but I couldn’t picture how a navy and white striped cardigan would fit into my wardrobe. What would I wear with it? I pulled up Pinterest and did a search for “navy and white striped cardigan”.

Most of my results were actually navy and white striped shirts with cardigans of other colors. But there were enough real-life examples to give me an idea of how to wear this particular style. Overwhelmingly, they were worn with plain colored shirts underneath, typically white or navy, or sometimes grey or black.

Next I asked myself, do I have these plain shirts? If I have them, is this a look I want to wear? Does the silhouette work for me? If the answers to these questions is no, then you have some more thinking to do. If the answers are yes, then you can feel fairly confident in moving on to choosing a pattern and making your garment. Pairing the right fabric to the right pattern is an art in and of itself, and it's not something I'm going to cover today. I will assume you've chosen the right pattern to meet your fit needs and to match the fabric you've chosen (you can see my full review of the cardigan sewing here).

Mix and match

Once you've finished your garment, don't just toss it on a hanger and wait around for the day you want to wear it. I admit, I'm completely guilty of this habit! After I finished my cardigan, I attempted to just throw it on top of an outfit, and I realized that it simply didn't work. I decided to slow down and invest some time into figuring out exactly how to wear and style this item.

I went back to Pinterest to remind myself of my original inspiration. I pulled out all my solid colored tops and tried different colors underneath until I found what looked best.

I paid attention to the necklines. I also swapped out different cuts and washes of jeans. Finally, I tried different shoes and various styling such as a half-tucked shirt, a fully-tucked shirt, an infinity scarf looped twice, looped three times, etc. I did my makeup.

Yes, this process took time and effort. I estimate I spent at least 30 minutes figuring out what worked, and why. I learned that the cardigan looks best with solid white or navy tops underneath, and with a pair of pants that have a decent amount of color contrast, to avoid looking like a big navy blob. I found a slight hole in my wardrobe, in that I could use a white tank top with some sort of embellishment along the neckline (the one in the photos is definitely too small).

Photograph

Finally, after mastering your outfits you want to be able to remember them! I made sure to take photos when I liked a look. I ended up with three different combinations. It's easy enough to make an album on your phone, or you can use a more advanced process like the Stylebook app. A few weeks later I wore the cardigan again, and I couldn't remember how I liked it! I was so glad I had the photos so I could quickly find the pieces I needed to finish off my look.

Do you have any of your own tips for incorporating handmades into your wardrobe?

New Collection from AUrate

I've mentioned the book The Curated Closet a few times. It's been a great resource for defining my personal style (instead of just saying "I like that!"). Part of the process is collecting images and then figuring out exactly why a certain look or outfit appeals to you. One thing I've learned is that I love metallics. In a casual outfit or one with mostly neutral colors, a bit of shine can elevate a look and add a finishing touch. I've been looking for more ways to add metallics into my wardrobe, so it seemed like perfect timing last week when I was contacted by AUrate about their new jewelry collection.

AUrate is a relatively new company based in the US. Their mission is "Durable Materials, Transparent Pricing, Sustainable Production and Tangible Giving." They design and create their pieces in New York and offer direct-to-consumer, eliminating the wholesaler and reducing costs, making their jewelry far more affordable. AUrate is also involved in charitable giving and donates a book for every item purchased (read more about them here).

Beyond all these appealing business practices, the jewelry is exactly my style. If I had to define my style (and I do have to define it, after making my way through The Curated Closet!) I would call it "simple, with a twist". I love pieces that feel familiar but are unique. I could see any number of AUrate's creations in my life. Now that my littlest offspring has hit the 1 year mark, I'm excited to add jewelry back into my wardrobe without fear of it being grabbed or broken. 

AUrate is launching a new collection today, The Solid Circle Collection. Here are a few selections from the lookbook:

Check out the new collection and all the other pieces online. AUrate offers free shipping and returns in the US. I've been dying to get a bar necklace like this one (even before AUrate contacted me!) and I also love these two rings:

Do you use jewelry to pull together your looks? What are your favorite pieces? I've always been a white gold kind of gal (i.e. my wedding rings) but lately I love traditional yellow gold in my accessories, and rose gold is a great option as well.

Capsule Travel Wardrobe

Hi everyone! I'm back from my much-needed vacation and today I'm sharing my travel capsule wardrobe. I am a classic over-packer, but for this trip space was a concern and I HAD to get my packing under control. I turned to Pinterest for help and came across this great guide using the 5-4-3-2-1 system. I started there, but ended up varying from the formula.

Union St. Tee // Target athletic tee // camp tee

Plantain tee // Reebok athletic shirt

Sloomb wool leggings // Jamie Jeans // Madewell jeans // Old Navy shorts

Chico's sweater dress // Anthropologie cardi // Kelly Anorak

Tommy Hilfiger aviators // Sloomb armwoolies // Sloomb wool scarf

Converse slip on shoes // Ryka tennis shoes

The first step was to evaluate exactly what I needed. My typical strategy has been "pack stuff I like" and that's less than helpful. We were gone roughly a week, driving, and were headed to Niagara Falls and a summer camp in Ontario. My needs were comfort for travel days, athletic wear for camp days, and one nice-ish outfit for our touristy day in Niagara. The trickiest bit for me was the weather. The summer camp was a group event, and I was warned by Canadian members of the group that it could either be sunny and beautiful, or cold, rainy, and windy. They cautioned me to pack long pants and long sleeves despite the forecast of low to mid-seventies temperatures (tank top weather for me!). I ended up listening to their advice and regretting it! It was quite a bit warmer than expected during the day, and I only packed one pair of shorts. I wore that same pair basically every day and didn't even touch my jeans! So let's call this a capsule wardrobe for mid-May rather than mid-June ;)

My favorite thing about this capsule collection is the color scheme. It's mostly black and grey, which meant everything went with everything. For example, I wore the grey sweater dress with my wool leggings the morning we took the boat ride in Niagara Falls.

The poncho they provided covered my top half, but my legs were nice and cozy in my leggings and stayed dry. When it warmed up later, I simply removed the leggings and still had a complete outfit. If it had been cool or rainy I could have thrown on my Kelly Anorak, my only piece with significant color.

The shorts, leggings, and one pair of jeans I brought were all black, and with one exception all my tshirts were grey with black accents. Toss the grey cardigan on top for cool mornings, and the textured of the cardigan still worked with the whole outfit without making me into a grey blob. If I had needed them, the navy jeans would have worked with any top. I also kept my accessories in the black/grey family, although it was warm enough that I didn't need a scarf or armwoolies. Even my shoes were black and grey! My aviator glasses were casual and went with everything.

We had a great trip, in no small part because I never had to worry about what to wear. Sometimes fewer choices can be freeing. The kids had one outfit for each day, bagged in a Ziploc and labeled with the day. They were actually excited to get up and ask for their "Friday" or "Saturday" bags! Much more excited than when I offer their entire closet and ask what they want. On this trip, I learned that less is more, and that you don't have to do anything fancy as long as you love the people who go along for the ride.

Have you tried capsule wardrobes for travel? This was a great way to get my feet wet with the idea of capsule wardrobes. I'm currently reading The Curated Closet and can't wait to pare down my whole wardrobe to things I love.

Momiform Makeover Reveal!

When Lauren of Baste+Gather put out a call for moms who wanted to make themselves over, I jumped at the chance to be a part of the blog tour. Baby H turned 4 months old this week, and with fall approaching I knew I needed a kick in the butt to refine my style. Big life changes can inspire more changes...or allow certain areas of your life to fall into a rut. So here's my attempt at staying away from ruts!

The Momiform MAKEover is all about Style, Comfort, and Wearability. Twice a week I have to haul two kids across town to preschool drop off for AB. I am required to actually get out of the car (what a drag). A lot of the moms I see there are in jeans...but the majority are wearing the ubiquitous black yoga pants. I know it's hard to hear, but yoga pants are not dress pants, even if they are black. I get it. My uniform is nothing special and is downright embarrassing. If left to my own devices, there is no doubt in my mind I would show up looking like this:

Here's a good rule of thumb: if the sum total age of your clothes is higher than your age, your outfit fails. I'm never going to stop wearing jeans and tshirts, but I wanted a way to refine the look into something presentable. I also wanted a nicer option for the times I felt like wearing a dress. Bonus points if I could use patterns that will work over and over again (hence the "Momiform").

These two outfits are entirely handmade! On the left is my casual jeans look, and on the right is my dress look. Yes those are two different garage doors. We have two garages. Deal with it.

I'll start with the casual look because it's definitely my favorite!

I wanted to avoid hoodies at all costs, so my alternative is the Cambridge Cardigan (affiliate link) from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop. I sized up to a medium in order to go for that slouchy, boyfriend cardi look. It's made from ponte so it's just as comfortable as a sweatshirt, but with lots more style. The solid navy color will work with a lot of different outfits, so it's also very wearable.

To prevent myself from throwing on an ancient baggy softball tshirt, I went with an equally comfortable hack of the Willow Wrap Dress, from Love Notions, by combining it with the Renfrew from Sewaholic. I need nursing access and the wrap top is the cutest way to do it. I love that I can take off the cardigan as the day gets warmer, and still look great. And who doesn't love a fun jersey print?

The jeans are from the Jamie Jeans pattern, from Named. This is my very first pair of me-made jeans, and they were desperately needed. A year ago I put on 10lbs (on purpose) and outgrew most of my jeans. Then I got pregnant. At this point, I have two pair of skinny jeans that fit (including these) and the rest are a hold-your-breath-and-don't-eat sort of situation. The holey jeans above are held together with the good ole hair tie trick. Not good. But now I have the confidence to #sewallthejeans. A full review on these will be coming soon.

Look number 2 is a Willow Wrap Dress and an Astoria sweater. I previously reviewed the Astoria here. Who doesn't love a good wrap dress? And when it's made in a polyester ITY you can literally pull it out of a heap and still look fabulous (wearable! stylish! comfortable!). I usually choose to dress this down even further with slip-on chucks. Ideally, I'd go with navy Toms, but I'm still shopping around to score some used ones. It would also work with flats and tights when the weather cools down.

The print is busy, I know.

You might have noticed that both outfits fit the same color scheme. A year and a half after doing the Wardrobe Architect project and I'm still in love with navy/grey/pink/black. I'm starting to have a seriously coordinated wardrobe and picking a color scheme is the best thing that ever happened to my sewing!

Sooooo you might have noticed something odd about my hair in these photos...it's different in every single outfit! More on that later, because it's a not-so-funny story and I feel like blabbering on about it in a separate post.

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The rule of three

Did you catch Tasia's (from Sewaholic, duh) post last week about her fall planning? She mentioned a "rule of three" when it comes to purchasing fabric. Specifically, she discussed a recent purchase of fabric for a skirt, a blouse, and a jacket. Those will be her next three projects, and at the end she'll have a complete outfit.

I'd never heard of this "rule" but it instantly appealed to me. Last year I worked hard on the Wardrobe Architect project, and by choosing a color palette (navy, pink and grey) I've cut down tremendously on random fabric purchases. Y'know, the "oooo pretty" ones that never turn in to anything? 

After solidifying a color scheme, I think the next step in a sensible closet is to eliminate orphans. Those sad, lonely pieces without a mate, that are fine alone but don't make an outfit. I have lots of orphans and it makes me sad. This rule of three would certainly take care of that problem.

I love this cardigan, but it doesn't go with anything.

Do you plan entire outfits in one go, or are you like me, typically only thinking ahead one garment at a time?