Karen E. Laine, widely recognized from her time on Good Bones, has taken on an intriguing fashion experiment. The HGTV personality has committed to wearing the same dress for 100 days in a row, showcasing her creativity and resourcefulness.
Documenting her journey on Instagram, Karen explained that she was inspired by a challenge from @wool.and, which sparked her interest in sustainable fashion. On February 25th, she shared with her followers that she had successfully completed 30 days of the challenge without repeating any outfit combinations.
At 61 years old, Karen is embracing this opportunity to explore different ways to style the same blue dress using various accessories. She’s been layering it with aprons for messy tasks and pairing it with leggings during colder weather.
Despite engaging in activities like hiking, painting, and landscaping—tasks typically requiring more rugged attire—Karen has found new versatility within this single garment. Additionally, she’s noticed a significant decrease in laundry loads and is enjoying the chance to make full use of her collection of scarves and fun tights.
For Karen, this challenge is about more than just fashion; it’s about embracing minimalism by doing more with less—a concept that resonates deeply with her values.
Her followers have responded enthusiastically to this unique endeavor. Comments range from admiration for Karen’s commitment to light-hearted humor about maintaining cleanliness during such an extended wear period.
One follower playfully remarked on Instagram: “You’re taking on quite a challenge! Just remember to give that dress a wash every now and then—but honestly, you look amazing no matter what!” To which Karen quickly clarified that washing the dress regularly is indeed part of the plan.
Another curious fan asked why she decided to take up such an unusual challenge. Karen’s response was straightforward: “To minimize consumption—fewer clothes mean less water usage and fewer detergents.”
When someone else wondered if she had multiple versions of the same dress or if it was truly just one piece being worn repeatedly over 100 days straight—and how often it gets washed—Karen confirmed it’s indeed one single dress. She added that she either waits until there’s enough laundry for a full load or hand washes it as needed (about once per week).
Since stepping away from Good Bones in October 2023 after years as its co-host alongside daughter Mina Starsiak Hawk, Karen has been busy renovating her new home in Wilmington, North Carolina—a project she’s clearly passionate about sharing online too!
While there hasn’t been any official word yet regarding potential spinoff shows featuring Laine post-Good Bones, fans are eager for updates—and they might not have long left waiting! When asked recently via social media whether viewers could expect future TV appearances soon enough again? Her teasing reply hinted at exciting possibilities ahead: “The magic eight ball says outlook good,” accompanied by none other than playful winky face emoji!