I made it through the first month of the French Wardrobe challenge! I bought 4 things this month, one was returned, two were basics and then one was the 1st of my 5 items.  Remember in my announcement post I mentioned the Carven Paris map print dress? Well...I finally found it on Yoox! It was still a bit of a splurge but I had been looking for it for so long so I think it was worth it. Here's my recap:

THE RULES

1. Just five standout pieces per season.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. Basics don’t count.
4. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
5. Socks and underwear don’t count.
6. Shoes do count.

MY PROGRESS:

Part of my Five:

• Carven Paris Map Print Dress: $300 via Yoox with coupon code

Basics: 

• Teal Keds Sneakers: $18 at DSW; I know they are teal, but that's still basic for me
• Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans: $80 via The Outnet; was still hunting for the perfect pair to replace my beloved Free People skinnies. These are it!

Accessories:

• None

Ordered and Returned:

• Black Alexander Wang Draped wrap-effect jersey dress: $96 in The Outnet's Clearance Sale; too small