What I Wore: January 11-17, 2020

Steampunk Lite

I really like the print of this Clover Canyon top. It’s vaguely steampunk-ish and visually arresting. It makes quite a statement … but it’s also the opposite of versatile. Long sleeves and the stiff scuba-like material make it hard to layer under blazers, and the cropped length creates additional limitations. I was considering whether to get rid of it, but couldn’t quite give up on that cool print. Then I had the bright (though not particularly original) idea of layering it over not under things. Ahh – a new world of possibilities. This linen shirt was a good first option, as the lace frill at the bottom adds some length and also a nice bit of contrast. It’s a simple but effective combination, which got lots of comments on Instagram. Not that I’m all about compliments on social media but … well, don’t mind if I take them all, mwaahaha.

Notes: Clover Canyon top (consignment, $25); For Cynthia top (thrifted, $4); Aritzia pants (thrifted, $8); J. Crew shoes (retail, $80).

Yennefer Goes to Law School

Did ya think you’d be done with the Witcher content so soon? Think again. I call this my Yennefer-goes-to-law-school outfit, although to be honest, most days I wish I had gone to Aretuza instead. I mean, minus the not-having-any-kids part; I’d miss those little rascals. But, yeah, a little magic wouldn’t hurt now and then. I guess I’ll stick to the whole outfit glamour-ing business, which is not nearly as impressive but fun on an achievable level for a Muggle like me. Sorry, mixing up my fandoms now. Anyway. It’s hard to go wrong with black and white, and the pieces here are certainly not the kind to let you down. This faux leather skirt is one of my fave recent purchases, and it works quite well with the AllSaints blouse that’s one of my old fave purchases. Not to mention the shoes, which were one of my first and most favourite designer thrift finds ever. Good stuff all around.

Notes: AllSaints top (thrifted, $4); Smythe blazer (thrifted, $11); Oak & Fort skirt (thrifted, $12); Manolo Blahnik shoes (thrifted, $14).

Trench Chic

I didn’t know how much I needed a trench-style dress until I found this Talbots number at my local thrift store. That’s the beauty of thrifting, I guess. I even paid up for it because I could tell the (vintage) quality was excellent. It’s a heavy linen material, similar to my (also vintage) Ungaro dress – not as prone to wrinkling, and with a nice drape to it. I wish it was more of a midi style, because that’s my preferred length these days, but that’s a small quibble. I made up the difference by wearing almost-over-the-knee slouchy boots, and I loved the resulting City Adventurer vibe.

Notes: Talbots dress (thrifted, $20); Equipment shirt (gifted); Stuart Weitzman boots (thrifted $20).