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I Did the Wool& 30-Day Dress Challenge — Results & Outfit Log

 When I bought my Texas house my realtor told me about this group on facebook she was using to learn how to pack in only a carry on for trips. This led me to Travel Fashion Girl and her associated Facebook group. It was on this site that I first learned about the magic of merino wool clothing for travel and started placing orders from the two shops that seem to be mentioned the most - Wool& and WoolX. I've successfully done carryon trips for extended periods of time to Europe and Australia/South Pacific Cruise relying heavily on my wool wardrobe. 

I remember hearing early on about the Wool& 100 day dress challenge, and thinking there's no way on earth I could wear the same dress for 100 days. I vaguely recall seeing a 30 day challenge but still wasn't sold on being able to do it. Then in the fall Wool& did the Autumn Anchor Challenge - 7 days in the same pair of pants - and I thought this I can do! It was easier than I imagined and it inspired me to try out the 30 day challenge in the brand new Eliza dress I'd just gotten in Black. 

This challenge was far easier than I imagined. Eliza was SO soft and cozy and perfect for a November/December challenge in Texas as the temperatures were dipping. Even on weekends it was comfy and easy. It was much easier to style for workdays than I imagined. No one caught on that I was wearing the same dress literally every day. Did I mention I only washed it weekly? The minimal amount of laundry I did that month was the best! Not sure I'm ready to take on 100 days still - but 30 days was easy and I can see myself doing it again. 

You may be doubting me....so I bring you....my 30 days in Eliza! Actually 32 because I forgot to file some of my daily photos in the folder and ended up doing two extra days! 


































What do you think? Can you tackle a 30 day challenge? 100 days? 


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