I don’t propose to dwell too much on the events of the past month, as it would not make for especially light reading, so instead I will focus on – duh, what else – what I wore. There were days when getting dressed was pretty much the only achievement I could boast of, but it was something to hold on to. I’ve been on a leave of absence from work, so what I wore reflected my somewhat twilight-zone-feeling existence, but I tried to inject as much colour into it as I could, on the principle that colour = much needed cheer.

But I also wore pyjamas in public and tried to make it fashion.

Here are a few of my other favourite outfits from last month:

One of the blessings of an otherwise pretty sh*tty year has been an early, beautiful summer. I am making the most of it, as much as I can, which means being outside more than usual (compared to when I’m working). Recreating my aesthetic on the casual end of the spectrum has been interesting for sure. I haven’t felt like myself at times (well, many times to be honest) but I think that’s a function of grief, more than anything else. Getting dressed has been a largely reflexive thing, rather than a creative outlet as in the past. I expect that will change again as time goes on. I’ve let go of expectations about what this journey will look like and where it will take me.

I’ve been doing a fair bit of “thrift therapy” lately – it’s a nice way to lose myself in a pleasant activity for an hour – but I’ve been focusing mostly on jewelry and house wares rather than clothes. I love finding treasures, especially the kind that I can use for an upcycling project, but when it comes to clothes, fewer things spark my interest. As in all things, I’m rolling with it. I’ve been thinking for a while about how, some day, I would love to have a little vintage (house wares) shop, and that dream is speaking to me even more these days. It’s not something I plan to jump into any time soon, as I have much to learn and plan first. If you would like to see more of the non-fashion stuff I’m thrifting, let me know.

10 Comments on What I Wore: May 2021

  1. I am interested in your granny square top. Do you have photos of it without a jacket?

    • Not yet, but next time I wear it. It’s a Farm Rio top – you can probably find the stock photo which may help give you an idea of what it looks like without a jacket.

  2. Each outfit is a mood unto itself. You have a stylist’s closet and eye, Adina. And I would love to see non-clothing thrift purchases! Our local Goodwill doesn’t have a good collection of clothes so I have been thrifting art and unique kitchen stuff.

    • Thank you! I really like my closet right now, so it takes something extra special to make me want to add a new piece to it. On the other hand, I seem to never be able to resist home decor stuff 😜

  3. I’m so sorry for your loss, but I’m glad you’re able to find a little cheer in putting together beautiful colors and fun outfits.Thank you for still sharing them. I would love to see your non-fashion finds since I thrift shop vicariously through your blog 🙂

    • Thank you! I do love sharing my non-clothing finds on IG for example … people will often chip in with their knowledge about various items and it’s a way for me to learn more.

  4. These are the best outfits you’ve ever posted. The colors, the proportions, the combinations? All stunning. And yep, love to thrift housewares and would be interested in such posts.

    As to recent life events, I think the ladies at My Favorite Murder have said it best — “This is terrible, keep going.”

  5. I lost my dear mother a few years back, and it seems only the passage of time helps with the healing. And the good memories will be with you forever.

    I love to see everything you thrift: clothes, jewelry and house wares. Yours is my favorite blog of all and has been since I started following blogs.

    Take care and thank you,
    Joan

    • Thank you, Joan. Hugs to you. I don’t think the pain of the loss ever goes away, but we learn to live with it.