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5.02.2016

A Work In Progress...

I have wanted a closet of jumpsuits for years.  Years!  Just think, one piece that you can put on and go.  !!  No top-to-bottom coordination to consume your thoughts in the morning, and it's better than a dress because you can sit however you like without anyone gasping.  

But, well, finding the right one/s is surprisingly very difficult.  The cheap ones are way too sexy, the good ones are too expensive ($450 for a floral jumpsuit, really?) and the vintage ones are way too small in the waist and derrière.  After too many humbling experiences trying these things on, I just stopped looking after a while.

So I decided to take on the challenge myself of creating the jumpsuit I never had.  And if I can design one successfully, surely there's more styles I can come up with, yes?  Surely!  


With my first design, I started easy.  A harem jumpsuit to wear around the house, to pop on for errands and appointments and with some heels, maybe dinner and a movie?  Who knows, we'll see where the day takes us.


It's no secret, I am a woman who loves leisure and loads of comfy me-time.  Even when I'm working.  And like, I can't do that if I'm like uncomfortable, you know?  

This jumpsuit is the solution.  To those times I don't want to think about pairing pants with the one shirt that's not in the laundry (but I don't wanna wear that shirt!), or those times I want to wear a single statement and an overcoat - this harem jumpsuit is exactly what I need it to be:  a beautiful, simple, easy alternative.


Ah, blissful.  But what do you think??


Wait, hold that thought, I almost forgot... 

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Some of you already know I design and sew clothing.  In fact, a lot of the clothes you see on this blog are pieces I've designed and made.  I started about 5 years ago, sewing clothing for myself - just copying designs that I would see in department stores but couldn't afford.  Then I began sewing for my friends.  And then my friend's friends, co-workers, even random people who would come up to me asking me where I got my outfit.

I've never officially commented on creating a clothing line but it's gotten to the point where I've been asked so many times throughout the last few years, "When are you going to sell your clothes????", that I'll come clean:

I don't know.

But more importantly...
Nothing would make me happier, selling my clothing to you all.  The Tiny Closet is indeed a lifestyle.  It's about simplicity, function, purpose, ease and total comfort.  In your home, your work, your life and of course, your closet.  How that looks in the form of apparel?  I'm still working on that concept for myself. 

It's a work in progress and I'm almost there.  So!

For those of you who were/are/will be interested in clothing from The Tiny Closet, I would love to send you the very first announcement and first access to my pieces once they are available.  So email me or leave a comment here with your email address and I will happily add you to my mailing list of Tiny Closet clothing alerts and access only!

Because I'm as excited as you are :)

90 comments:

  1. I wish you the best of luck starting a line, so we can all benefit! Please add me to your mailing list - lspielberg -at- gmail -dot- com

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  2. I would love to be part of this journey with you. Your philosophy about a minimalist wardrobe full of only pieces that we love has influenced my Tiny Closet in so many wonderful ways!
    rerinamims@gmail.com

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  3. Please add me to the mailing list! Love this jumpsuit 😍

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  4. Please sign me up on your list: fayedoll(at)cox(dot)net.

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  5. Yup-Yup...Excited for you and us; sign me up: bridgettemdennis@gmail.com

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  6. This jumpsuit looks divine? I hope that you will offer plus sizes!! If so add me venessiay@hotmail.com

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  7. love your style, add me please:) cherise_gordon@yahoo.com

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  8. You're more talented than a lot of blogger/designers out there. You actually have style! And, I love simple stylish clothing.

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  9. Glad to hear that the time is a-coming for that venture. Best wishes. cherylwright55@gmail.com.

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  10. I'd love to be added to your mailing list. You have such a great eye. meg.wangsgaard AT gmail.

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  11. Add me to the list! misspie007@gmail.com

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  12. Add me to the list, please. Trindee1@yahoo.com

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  13. So excited! Cieraslynch@gmail.com

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  14. I can't freaking wait....email me at BKenner93@gmail.com

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  15. Me too please! ohemaand@gmail.com

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  16. Pls add me to your mailing list: oedehomo@gmail.com

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  17. Hi there, please add me as well. Email address is naledihlefane@gmail.com

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  18. It's gorgeous! But I wish you had a photo of you standing up in it b/c the stomach area is always what keeps me from buying/wearing jumpsuits...I have had two kids and never had a flat stomach anyway, but most jumpsuits pull weird or aren't flattering in that area. Also, LOVE your shoes! So cute. Add me to the list...anniej83@hotmail.com

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  19. This is so great Natalie and very inspiring! High five to you and I look forward to seeing more of your designs!
    This jumpsuit and previous dress is a busy, soccer, music mom's dream!! Lol

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  20. Please add me to your list! cwashin2@gmail.com

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  21. I LOVE the jumpsuit. I would love to try one. Please keep me posted...jennbennbrown1967@gmail.com

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  22. I would love to see your collection

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  23. I would love to see your collection. Email to klhone@yahoo.com

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  24. I want that jumpsuit! In black, navy, pinstripe...phatgirl818@verizon.net

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  25. Would love to be notified of the debut for your clothing line. nicolelblair@gmail.com

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  26. I'd love to be contacted w/ any news on your future clothing line, my email is as follows: sierra.mg.wallace@gmail.com

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  27. Looks great, add me to your mailing list

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  28. Please add me to your mailing list!

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  29. I forgot my email address, Joi.colon@gmail.com

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  30. i am excited about your new venture, please add me to your mailing list: mona.magatti@gmail.com

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  31. Yay! I've been waiting for this day! joelle2k7@yahoo.com

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  32. Please add me: ifeaireginmail@gmail.com

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  33. love this harem jumpsuit so much... and i agree, finding the perfect fit is difficult, i too gave up until just now! i pray you have longer inseams available #tallgirlproblems
    charistyles@gmail.com

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  34. YES! I've been following for years! We've been waiting for this! Congrats!! ani.hamilton@gmail.com

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  35. YES! So excited for this! ani.hamilton@gmail.com

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  36. Add me to your mailing list! courtnee.melton@gmail.com

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  37. add me to your list! courtnee.melton@gmail.com

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  38. How exciting! Please e-mail me at morgan.rachelle@gmail.com

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  39. Yay!
    lynecia.m.burgess@gmail.com

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  40. Congrats! I can't wait to see your collection! Please email me at alexandria.k.reid@gmail.com

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  41. Please add me to your mailing list! "theculinarydiva@yahoo.com"

    Much obliged.

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  42. Add me Natalie. Okorienangela@gmail.com

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  43. Congrats on the new venture!! I would love to be added on your mailing list.
    Dimondinruff78@gmail.com

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  44. kmkcmoore@gmail.com :) Hopefully plus sizes will be included at some point!

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  45. I would love to get clothing alerts. Email me at davism.mj@gmail.com

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  46. Yasssssssss. Add me aashley85@gmail.com :)

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  47. This is so exciting! coffeeteanbooks@gmail.com

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  48. please add me!!! simplesuavity@gmail.com

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  49. I'm ready, lol! laniza@gmail.com

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  50. I cannot wait! Please email me: eviparkeranna@gmail.com

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  51. Can't wait please add me anakia1@gmail.com

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  52. Hello! I've been reading for a while and I love your style! Please email me when you have clothes to sell. It's agibson.cs.chicago@gmail.com. Thank you so much!!!

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  53. Such good news. Add me 7mariebiwser@gmail[dot]com !

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  54. Cool chic look.... I would love to have this look in my wardrobe

    Mrsmward1@aol.com

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  55. I am SO for your upcoming clothing line!
    Ashley.r.burroughs@gmail.com

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  56. This jumpsuit is gorgeous! Did you use a specific pattern?

    Sign me up gnlstwrtdvs@gmail.com

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  57. I'm on board! nicole.grisham90@gmail.com

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  58. I too LOVE a good jumpsuit and the one above looks wonderful! I've been visiting your blog for a few years now and I'm very excited for you and your new venture. Please add me to you mailing list. I would like to get an item or two from your clothing line. My email address is kabrockington@gmail.com

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  59. Sign me up please! mercy.daramola@gmail.com

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  60. Very interested in you starting your own clothing line.

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  61. I would buy. holmeswilson@yahoo.com

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  62. I'd love to be a part of the mailing list! Isabelle_Edwards@alumni.brown.edu

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  63. So excited! Please add me too! afroburbs@gmail.com

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  64. Ditto everyone else's love .. gabbidub@gmail.com

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  65. Please sign me up as well! Love it all! Lindacibely@verizon.net

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  66. Yes,yes and yes! Please let there be international shipping. Add me now and take my money, haha:) mnakkungu@gmail.com

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  67. Yes! Sign me up! Here's hoping for international shipping. mnakkungu@gmail.com

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  68. Yes! Please add me to the mailing list (c.autoria@gmail.com).

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  69. Aahhh I've been a long-time reader of your blog (and have remained silent comments-wise up until now) but I would absolutely love to be included on your mailing list! gedassler@email.wm.edu

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  70. Please add me to your list: designgirl64@gmail.com
    Tx

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  71. Hello! I love your designs! Please add me to your mailing list. jancedtif@yahoo.com

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  72. yes please add me regina.pearsall@gmail.com

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  73. Add me, please! shandalperry@yahoo.com

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  74. Add me, please! aftromeo@gmail.com

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  75. yay!! vaniasthomas@gmail.com

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  76. Please add me as well! Thank you so much! tmarnold82@gmail.com

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  77. Yes!! Add me as well =) Your style is the best!! cevonne83@yahoo.com

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  78. Please add me. Do you make for TALL girls? I'm 5'9-1/2" with long legs!
    pamcrenshaw1@verizon.net

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  79. Please add me as well! lashonda@fashionplatekc.com

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  80. I cannot wait! Please add me: Joi.colon@gmail.com.

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  81. So exciting! mo.little73@gmail.com

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  82. I am interested brdgt254@gmail.com

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  83. OMG I need your harem jumpsuit in my life. You look amazing in it! It's equal parts sexy and smart. Please email me at lisistevens@hotmail.com when they become available.

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