Hello and welcome! I’m Holly Chayes

I help makers, thinkers, builders, operators, creators, etc. implement solid containers for creative chaos, and functional systems for sustainable momentum, all in aid of making a life or business you love. 

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Life and clothing magic for individuals who thought they would be more prepared for this moment.

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203 days of handmade clothing – The Self-Made Wardrobe Week 29

The Self-Made Wardrobe is a project where I only wear garments I’ve made.
It’s sort of a year long experiment in getting dressed without clothing labels.


Day-197

DAY 197 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th

Deconstructed Sweater
Not-So-Straightforward Basic Purple Sweater
Black Tank Top
Graphic Silk Circle Skirt
Black Tights
Brown Boots
Various Rings

I’m still chipping away at my second purple sweater perfect for layering. I’m into the second sleeve, and hoping to steal a little bit of time for it this weekend – but we’ll see how that goes.

Day-198

DAY 198 – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th

Boring Black Sweater
Black Tank Top
Black Scarf
Graphic Silk Circle Skirt
Black Tights
Brown Boots
Various Rings

Each time I wear this sweater I consider making a second lace weight black sweater – and then remember how boring it was to knit – before deciding that (for this year) I can live with only one thin black sweater.

Day-199

DAY 199 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th

Boring Black Sweater
Black Tank Top
Cascading Flowers Skirt
Black Tights
Robot Clock Necklace
Various Rings

Day 199!!!

Day-200

DAY 200 – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16th

Blue & Green Archer Button Up Shirt
Black Tank Top
Black Scarf
Graphic Silk Circle Skirt
Black Tights
Brown Boots
Various Rings

Day 200!!!!!!!!!!
Fuck yes!

It’s like day 100, but twice as good.

Day-201

DAY 201 – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th

Deconstructed Sweater
Not-So-Straightforward Basic Purple Sweater
Black Tank Top
Black Scarf
Khaki Scarf
Graphic Silk Circle Skirt
Black Tights
Brown Boots
Various Rings

Yes, I’m wearing two scarves. Yes, I look a little bit crazy. But at least I’m warm.

Day-202

DAY 202 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th

Deconstructed Sweater
Versio Sweater
Black Tank Top
Black Maxi Skirt
Black Tights
Brown Boots
Various Rings

(I wore two scarves this day too…)

Day-203

DAY 203 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19th

Deconstructed Sweater
Not-So-Straightforward Basic Purple Sweater
Black Tank Top
Graphic Silk Circle Skirt
Black Tights
Brown Boots
Various Rings

(and this one.)

(and I’ll probably wear two scarves today as well.)

Here’s to 203 days of handmade clothing!!

I also wrote December’s wrap up over on the old self-made wardrobe blog. It’s here, if you want to check that out.