Today, I’m gonna talk about my little adventure with the “Seven Easy Pieces” idea from Donna Karan. It’s been a minute since this whole concept dropped back in ’85, but let me tell you, it’s still got some magic to it.
So, I started with this bodysuit I found. Basic black, nothing fancy. Then, I remembered all those old ads and articles about the “Seven Easy Pieces”. The idea was to have this bodysuit, a skirt, a jacket, some kind of dress, a piece of leather, a white shirt, and a cashmere sweater. Sounds simple enough, right?
I dug through my closet and, lo and behold, I found most of these things already. I had a wrap skirt that I hadn’t worn in ages, a tailored jacket that still fit (thank goodness), and even a white shirt that wasn’t too wrinkled. I did have to go out and find a dress and some leather something, though. I ended up grabbing a simple black dress from a vintage shop and this cool leather-like jacket from a sale rack. Score!
- Bodysuit: Found it at the back of my drawer.
- Skirt: Dusted off my old wrap skirt.
- Jacket: My trusty tailored jacket still fit like a dream.
- Dress: Snagged a chic black number from a vintage store.
- Leather: Scored a sweet faux leather jacket on sale.
- White Shirt: Ironed out the wrinkles on a classic piece.
- Cashmere Sweater: Borrowed a cozy one from my mom, and now I decided to keep it.
With all the pieces ready, I started playing around. I mixed and matched the items, just like Donna said. And you know what? It actually worked! I threw the jacket over the bodysuit and skirt, and boom, I had an office-ready outfit. Then, I swapped the skirt for the dress, added the leather jacket, and I was ready for a night out. I even wore the cashmere sweater over the white shirt for a more casual look. I did not buy a cashmere sweater from the shop because I could borrow one from my mom.
Honestly, I was surprised at how easy it was to create so many different looks with just these seven pieces. It’s like having a mini-wardrobe that can handle pretty much anything. And it’s not just me; I saw that even big names like Kendall Jenner are into vintage Donna Karan. Makes sense, though. These pieces are timeless.
Final Thoughts
This whole “Seven Easy Pieces” experiment was a fun little trip down memory lane. It reminded me that you don’t need a ton of clothes to look good. Just a few key pieces that you can mix and match. And who knows, maybe Donna Karan was onto something big back in the day. I mean, they sold the brand for $650 million, so someone must have thought it was a good idea! And these days, G-III is keeping the spirit alive with new stuff that kinda reminds me of the old stuff.
Anyway, that’s my little story. Maybe I’ll try this again sometime, but with different pieces. It’s a pretty cool way to think about your wardrobe, you know?
