What I Wore: still February, 2021

Valentine Delight

I just *had* to get these rainbow sequin jeans, and I simply *had* to wear them for Valentine’s Day. This is where my style journey has brought me in 2021, and I’m okay with that. It’s a fun (and sparkly) place to be. If, like me, you’re feeling this energy and already on your way to google these jeans, here’s my tip: they’re from Topshop, and I recommend sizing up. I got my usual denim size (Poshmark for the win!) but they juuuust fit, and not as intended. It’s supposed to be a loose, boyfriend fit and, ummm, it’s not on me. They’re also quite cropped, which considering how short my legs are, is somewhat of a feat. But otherwise, they’re fun. Go on, and get some sequins in your life!

Mixed Prints Encore

If you’ve been reading the blog since 2013 or so, you may remember this sweater. I was super into it at the time. Then, around 2016 or so, I gave it up. Years later, I came to regret that decision; my style has moved in such mysterious way that, while on the whole I dress nothing like my 2013 self, this sweater now once again appeals greatly. I am so lucky to have made some wonderful friends through social media, because one of the them helped to find this sweater again — brand new with tags, no less. A feat, considering how long it’s been since it was actually released. And here it is again, paired with another new-to-me piece that I love just as much. Bold graphics, what can I say!

Casual Cozy Chic

This is my version of sweats-but-make-it-look-like-you-tried. Instead of pants, a lighweight, potato-sacky skirt with a generous elastic waist. And instead of a sweatshirt, well, a cozy, soft sweater. They both, ummm, have the word “sweat” in them? Anyway, I love this shade of blue and being swathed in it is heavenly.

Throwback, Academichic Style

How’s this for a 2017/2018 throwback? Since re-discovering this Theory plaid blazer in my closet, I’ve wanted to do something interesting with it, colour story-wise. In the end, I picked this blue-forest green (not quite teal, not quite sage) sweater to pair with it and bring out the purple in the plaid. Love it. Added a shirt for a bit of extra layering, and to extend the line since the blazer is somewhat cropped on me, and I quite like how the pop of white brings out the other colours. Professor chic is timeless, I guess.