Details: Gucci blouse (thrifted), Tabi vest (thrifted), Ralph Lauren blazer (thrifted), L’Agence jeans (thrifted), Dooney bag (Poshmark)
Thoughts: I loved this outfit so much, it’s very me which is to be expected since it’s made up of much-loved pieces. It’s also a outfit formula (vest + blazer + skinny pants) that I have worn often over the years, always with success. When it works, don’t fix it — just keep improvising on the same theme.
Details: Mango sweater (Poshmark), Elena Wong coat (thrifted), Everlane pants (thrifted), L’Intervalle shoes (thrifted), Tignanello bag (Poshmark)
Thoughts: Another outfit I loved. It’s a bit matchy matchy, but I couldn’t resist. I love all shades of blue and yellow together. I’m also thrilled to be able to finally pull out my spring coats from storage. The best time of year, fashion wise, is starting!
Details: Zara tee (Poshmark), handmade cardigan (secondhand), Babaton skirt (thrifted), Ash shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: I love fun clothes, and I won’t let anyone tell me that I’m too old to wear them. That’s nonsense. Wear all the colours and things that make you happy. Cropped tees? Why not. If I don’t feel like showing off my midriff (or it’s too cold), a stretchy tube skirt is a great pairing – just hike it up as high as it needs to go, problem solved. Add a chunky cardigan and I never have to feel “exposed” if I don’t want to be. Comfortable AF? Always.
Details: Twinset dress (Poshmark), Icone blazer (thrifted), BR belt (thrifted)
Thoughts: I hope you’re not getting sick of seeing this aqua colour on the blog because, well, I have bad news for you. You’re gonna keep seeing it. I can’t get enough of it, and I’ve built up a mini “capsule” of pieces in varying shades of aqua which gives me lots of options, including full monochrome outfits like this one.
Details: Lida Baday dress (thrifted), H&M mesh dress (Poshmark)
Thoughts: Okay, here’s the thing. I love this Lida Baday dress. I wish it were longer though. I also love the pairing of these two pieces, the polka dot tulle dress under the more structured one. But if I am being really open here, I feel like this is too “fancy” for my current lifestyle and, therefore, not really “me” anymore. Fancy might be the wrong word because I still wear plenty of outfits that are dressy by most people’s definition (even fussy, if you like). Perhaps “formal” is a better choice. The dress outfit immediately above is “fancy” but it doesn’t feel as formal to me — the dress is loose and unstructured (and long) and the blazer also has a more laidback vibe. It feels like me, now. This one doesn’t. So I am retiring this dress; it’s going into my archival closet because I love it too much to part with it, for now. I will reassess it in a year or so, and decide whether to continue keeping it or let it go.
Oh, I’m glad that you’re keeping the Lisa Baday dress! It’s such a nice cut & unusual. I KNOW that you’re going to find the perfect way to wear it.
Down the line, for sure.