What I Wore: October 2021, part 1

Return of Coat Season

Thanks to thrifting, I became a “coat person” over the last few years. Coats used to be a big investment for me, back in my retail shopping days, so my focus used to be on practical functionality only. Living in Alberta, that still needs to be accounted for in my coat collection, but thrifting has allowed me to expand into new territory. Coats as a fashion statement? Oh my. But they can be, and it’s one of the reasons why fall is my favourite season for style. This is a good example; I paid up (relatively speaking) for this L.A.M.B. coat — I think it was $25 — but it was still a great find and super fabulous. Instant outfit elevation. But let’s also take a moment to appreciate these rainbow plaid Converse — my 41st birthday present to myself. They are so fun! AND practical too! Because, let’s face it, outside of outfit photos, I am mostly living in sneakers and flats these days.

Butterflies on the Grid

A very simple outfit, but the pattern mixing was so satisfying that I didn’t feel the need to add anything else to it. Red and blue is one of my favourite colour combinations, and this sky blue one of the best shades for it (along with aqua blue). I like how the grid-like pattern of the skirt complements the stripes of the sweater. The butterflies become my accessories – almost like brooches.

Summer’s Last Hurrah

I am a fan of wearing “summer” clothing year-round, but this was probably the last bare-leg outing for this Roolee dress. Next time, fleece tights and extra layers will likely be in order (unless I wear it solely indoors). But here, I had fun pairing the buffalo plaid with my patchwork cardigan; a good pattern mix with some extra pops of colour.

Fluffy Flouff

This Zara tulle top was a sorta-impulse buy on Poshmark but that neck ruffle proved irresistible. The top is verrrrry cropped, which I usually don’t mind except in this case it’s basically a bra with ruffles attached. Still, gonna make that tulle-exploding-from-my-torso thing work for me because … I never don’t love a good tulle explosion. The blue colour is fun too; it’s been a while since I’ve worn it.