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Betsy's avatar

Excited to participate! One component I like from the original not-style-75-hard is the reading component. I think I want to build an index of non-fashion inspiration and really push myself to build fresh references to curate my style. Less TikTok and eBay browsing, more movies, exploring the city, and being curious, I think.

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the madi chronicles's avatar

Doing this last year was SO FUN!! It might be fun to do this again in warmer weather too so we can have data for winter + warmer months!

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Mandy Lee @oldloserinbrooklyn's avatar

absolutely!! if youve already participated i really think starting during a new season would be super fun and interesting.

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Miranda Jade's avatar

I did this last year from early april to june, and it was GREAT because I hate warm weather clothes!

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Patricia's avatar

I’ve modified by wearing at least one piece of thrifted, vintage, or otherwise pre-loved items daily. I’m calling it #75HardVintage

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Mandy Lee @oldloserinbrooklyn's avatar

This is a BRILLIANT modification

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I’m fairly new to you, so I had not heard of this, but congratulations on your amazing success, Mandy! These kind of restrictive challenges can be a real boost to creativity and really help you see what you’re wearing, or not, in your wardrobe. Kudos to you for sharing your tips and knowledge, and helping other folks discover their inner style. Happy new year!💕

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Mandy Lee @oldloserinbrooklyn's avatar

Thank you so much Sheila!

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alex's avatar

i've been logging my outfits for the past couple years and it helps so much with appreciating what i already have and honing in on what styles i enjoy wearing, excited to do 75 hard again this year!!

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Melissa Muzyczka's avatar

Yes!!!! I’ve been waiting for this - and I love the modifications. Excited to participate again

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Mandy Lee @oldloserinbrooklyn's avatar

so excited for this year!!

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Caoimhe Kennedy's avatar

so excited for this and took this challenge into my year last year! Latest example of this was wearing my 'summer festival skirt' over christmas/new years this year

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Shawna M. B.'s avatar

Doing it!!! This is great!

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KTD's avatar

I did some days last year but dropped out because I was sick a lot early on/often forgot to take photos. I really want to get my closet organized this year, so thinking documenting via a spreadsheet/notebook will work better for me and I will take photos when I remember and add to wardrobe app as I go through things gradually. Thank you for sharing! I'm also hoping to get into sewing more this year so I can make my own alterations and new items as my skills progress/based on what I know I wear regularly.

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Anna's avatar

I sat out last year, looking forward to participating this year. What day is the launch date?

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Mandy Lee @oldloserinbrooklyn's avatar

The challenge is evergreen so you can start whenever you’d like! I’m starting today :)

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Lys's avatar

I just posted my first outfit for this challenge on tiktok today :) thanks for creating this Mandy!

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Jess Brockway's avatar

I already had a wardrobe refresh on the to-do list but this seems like the perfect way to do it mindfully, and with intention!

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Mary Gehlhar's avatar

This is new to me, and will be a great compliment to the "Rule of Five" challenge (only buying new things a year). I failed at that last year, but maybe if I start with the 75 Hard Style Challenge I will be more focused on what those 5 new things should be -- thank you!

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