Outfit inspiration with Lisa leonard or what i wore wednesday


hello friends! it’s wednesday again. seems like happens every week! i’m linking up with lindsey for what i wore wednesday {see her cute blog here}. above– gray dress, sundance. cream sweater, gift from scotland. boots, anthropologie, rosette necklace {love} from allora handmade *here*

bib top, anthropologie. skinny jeans, banana republic. gray sweater and red flats, both target.

black sheet top, gray sweater vest, both anthropologie. jeans {cuffed} gap. gray flats, target. brave love necklace, my shop.

ok, here’s our question for today. i’ll wear a pair of jeans at least 3 times before washing them. how many times do you wear your jeans between washes?

75 comments

  1. OMG! Every time I check out your WIWW I get smacked with envy while I sit in my Mommy sweatpants. While of course wearing my Lisa Leonard necklace because that is how I rock it! I just wish I had an eye like you do–your photos, your decor–HECK the Knick Knacks rebirth–holy wow. In my next life I am totally going to be you 🙂

  2. I love the question! I have a friend that used to say I washed my clothes to death. Then I had children, and I have totally relaxed…jeans get at least 3 x of me wearing them ~ unless of course I spill something or someone else spills something on me! Love the black shirt!

  3. Ohhh that first outfit wins the prize! Totally adorable. It’s one of those outfits that you probably just felt pretty in, right? I love those.

    As far as the jeans, I try to get away with 2, but sometimes that doesn’t happen. My four kids like to, shall we say, “embellish” them? :o)

  4. I’d say it depends on the jeans 🙂

    P.S. I have the same darling red flats as you. Thought they were so cute last spring that I bought them in yellow too! xo.

  5. Love every outfit …. Adorable !! Leaving now to hunt for shoes at Target !! lol Love my jeans fresh and ironed so I only get one wear … then into the wash. ~~ Connie

  6. Usually one wear and then a washing. I have four good pairs so having a few in the wash is okay. I have four boys, two dogs and lots of yucky stuff I rub into each day. I prefer having them clean.

  7. I’m sure you hear this all the time but I just wanted to say that I love your hair. Mine used to be awesome curly before I had my second son and now it is just nappy wave. 🙁 Anyway, you are gorgeous and your style is such an inspiration to me. Now if I could just lose some of this baby weight…

  8. Even 1 time is pushing it most days! I get a lot of boogery hugs at work. I love it but it reeks havoc on my wardrobe.
    You look super cute, as always!!

  9. I use to wash them every time, that stopped once it was brought to my attention that it wasn’t necessary! Now I’ll go 3 or 4 times, depending on what I’ve done in them. Or until they get a stain.

  10. Hi Lisa, ermmm I’m almost embarrassed to say that I’m not sure how many times I wear my jeans before they go in the wash!!! Crikey!!! I can say that if I spill something on them or I notice a stain they go in the wash straight away.. oh I’m embarrassed..giggle.. but figure it must be around 4-5 times.. Smiles..

  11. I wear mine at least 3-5 unless they are dirty. After each wear I spritz them with a little water and toss in dryer to reshape

  12. Oh, definitely wear those jeans time and time and time again. I usually end up washing them to get them back in shape rather than because they are dirty. :o)

    Your entries always bring a smile to my face!

  13. Here I am back admiring your wardrobe! We’re planning a trip over seas…thinking I’ll “steal” some of your combinations for easy packing and comfortable traveling!!

  14. serrrriously girl, you have a perfect wardrobe! i love everything you wear!! wish we could swap clothes! i reallly love that cream cardigan, so lovely! that anthro top is also perfection! (and those red flats… can’t wait until it’s warm enough here to wear flats again!

  15. Oh my God!!! I am so embarassed here! I wear them as long as I can without them being too baggy or being dirty… Could be 10 times or less or more….
    Great outfits.

  16. I am so glad to know I’m not the only one who wears her jeans more than once—-I was beginning to think I was….odd? My mom always said if it isn’t dirty, don’t wash it. Frequent and unnecessary washing wastes our recources, isn’t so wonderful for the environment AND shortens the life of the garment.

    I’m a mostly stay-at-home, homeschooling mama so my clothes generally stay clean, which allows me to wear jeans 3 times before washing. I have specific clothes for gardening, beach-days, etc. and I wear an apron when I’m in the kitchen. These simple practices allow my everyday clothes (jeans) to stay clean.

    I love your blog, Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us—–you absolutely inspire me. One day—-I’m saving up—-I WILL order one of your lovely pieces of jewelry.

    Blessings, Patti

  17. I wear my jeans as long as I can with out washing them…my theory is the longer you wait the more comfy they get! Like when you wear a fresh new clean pair of jeans it’s like, “okay man these are a little snug, did they shrink?”. Then on the third day feels like your wearing a nice pair of sweats….{I hope this doesn’t gross anyone out}

    p.s. love the red flats!

  18. It depends on how long I wear them and if they get anything on them. I just love the way my jeans feels when I have already wore them a few times. And you can always stick them in the dryer for a few minutes with a dryer sheet to freshen them up 🙂 Your outfits are always so cute!

  19. my general policy is that i do laundry when i run out of underwear, so however many wears happen between washes is how many times i wear them!

  20. Love that first outfit!

    I didn’t realize I’m one among many–I wear jeans about 3 times also, except when I/my kids spill food on them.

  21. After reading your post and comments, I think I’ve finally found the answer to the question that’s haunted me for years. How can a family of 5 have soooo much laundry….but it’s clear now, because we wash all of our clothes after each wear, even if there’s a mid day change for one reason or another.

  22. You are adorable! I love your outfits and think that you have tons of style (dare I say, amazing Mommy Style?!)

    I usually wear may jeans a few times (maybe, 4-5) depending on what my one year old spills/smears on them. I’ll throw them in the laundry at the end of each week if I manage to make it through un-smudged.

  23. hi lovely lisa!

    love your style!

    i have the black shoes like your gray ones!!

    i usually wear my jeans 2x before I wash them – unless I have been at disneyland in them or working outside!! 🙂

    xoTiffany

  24. 2x maybe 3 if they aren’t to saggy. I LOVE your style, our tastes are really so similar. I could see myself in every outfit you post. I have a couple questions: is that the plum color allora necklace? I’ve been debating what color to buy (kicking myself for not getting one when she had the bright yellow) they are all so very pretty! Second question do you sew your cuffs in your jeans? Not sure I could pull cuffs off anyway–I’m pretty short but you always look so cute in them!

  25. I wear them until they start to feel baggy. When I wash them, I always turn them inside out. I also never dry my jeans…it keeps them from wearing out. My jeans always look brand new that way.

  26. I’m a 2x gal too ;). Any more than that and I get this whole ‘saggy bottom’ pants look … so not attractive.

    However, I’m finding on my skinny jeans & jean leggings that I can get 3-4x out of them. Maybe because they’re a tighter fit and have more stretch?

    Either way, I have enough pairs that I only have to do laundry 1x week to get caught up. There is nothing more frustrating than not having the jeans I want clean. They are the staple in my wardrobe.

    Happy Wednesday Lisa!!

  27. about 3-5 times, less if they stretch out. My favourite pair, that I spent a lot of money on, I only wear on special occasions and very rarely wash. Probably every 5 times or so.

  28. o girl.. at least 3… basically until I think they need a wash and shape fix… I could totally shop with you!

    I can’t wait for it to warm up here in MN! I am in a winter, I just want to be warm funk.. I need a good WIWW fix!

  29. I’m the same, at least twice but normally 3-4 times depending on if they got dirty during the day. I’m contemplating never washing my skinny jeans again because every time I do I feel like I need to lose 10lbs 🙂

  30. Oh god. That might be embarassing-like 4-5 times i think. depends on how ‘worn’ they are (dirty goes into the hamper right away) and how stretched out they are. depends what ‘weight’ i’m feeling too. I only love fresh washed jeans on my skinny days ;)!

    I have a ? for you on your pics for WIWW. Do you set up a camera on a tripod or does somebody take your pics for you?

  31. until they threaten to walk to the laundry themselves. (I’m a geologist and get muddy/dirty daily. clean jeans all the time would be a waste of laundry soap and time.) =)

  32. I don’t wear *anything* more than once before I wash it. Neurotic? Probably! I’ve long suspected I’m an entire season of Dr. Phil, but I digress…hats off to your cuteness!

  33. 2 times for me. They just don’t fit well after that 🙂 Absolutely loving these outfits!!! I wish I had somewhere to shop!!! But I did just order a necklace from Allora handmade 🙂

  34. I wash after every wear and now I am thinking it’s much too often after reading your posts/comments! Maybe I’ll try going a few wears or until they get too baggy … 🙂

  35. Usually about 3 time also and then to get one more day out of them, I toss them in the dryer for 10 minutes to get their shape back!!

    You look darling in all your outfits, but I especially love that blue and red mix in the middle. ♥

  36. 3?! I’m impressed. I can only get 2 before they start looking all saggy and frumpy.
    Been here awhile, posting for the first time. Love you and your blog!

  37. It depends on how long I’m wearing them for… if it’s just for a couple of hours (after work) and i don’t spill anything, i’ll wear them 4-5 times. It just depends.

  38. Your outfits are great as always! I love those gray flats!
    I can get about 3 wears, depending on the jeans.

    Thanks for stopping by The Wandering Cottage!

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