Clergy Closet (StyleWise Blog)
Slow-ish fashion talk from a "lady priest"
The Personal Style category includes ethical, sustainable, thrifted, eco-friendly, and thoughtful clothing and accessories. I style sustainable fashion in an accessible and affordable way. I also share product reviews, style hacks, and personal thoughts to help bring you into my world of ethical fashion.
But the tricky thing about a “good deal” is that it can lure you into accumulating something you never would have wanted otherwise. You don’t buy because you need or want that exact thing, but because it’s there and its cheap and it makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something.
Fancy In the year after getting ordained, I was convinced I needed a collection of blazers to legitimize my status as a professional. So at every thrift shop, I always made sure to check the …
Over the past year or so, I have been experimenting with moving on from the tried and true classics of my millennial-era coming-of-age. I was happy enough to ditch skinny jeans because my knees couldn’t …
I haven’t done a brand collaboration in well over a year. But a few months ago, GlassesShop reached out asking if I’d like to review a couple pairs of prescription glasses and it was easy to say ‘yes.’
It’s hard to stay consistent with posting, but I’m very consistent when it comes to my Fashion List series. I think it’s because thinking about changing seasons is a purely positive use of time. The …
Somehow I have still failed to photograph an outfit in a clergy shirt, despite this blog being entitled Clergy Closet. I think it’s because I wear a collar on “serious” work days: for long Sundays …
I took Friday off this week as my “Memorial Day” since Monday is my usual day off. Daniel and I decided to head a bit further out of town into hill country to take advantage …
Hey look! I took an outfit photo! It’s been awhile. I’m not sure if I will keep this up, but one thing I’ve really missed about taking near-daily outfit photos is getting a better read …
What items are on your wish list for spring? Spring is in the air? Due to super weird weather in Austin over the past several weeks, it doesn’t look like we’re going to have a …
Fall Fashion List 2024 What are y’all into for fall? I haven’t been paying close attention to the predicted trends. Around these parts, high schoolers and college students are still wearing light wash cargo jeans …
Have you ever moved to a new place and suddenly felt like you had nothing appropriate to wear?
A spring 2024 update from Austin, Texas. I’m enjoying the beautiful weather, adjusting to my new job, and sharing some recent favorites.