Details: Gap dress (Poshmark), Lena Bernard necklace (Poshmark), Old Navy shoes (Poshmark)
Details: I love this dress so, so much. Apart from the fact that it perfectly encapsulates my summer 2022 style, it fits and wears like a dream. I also plan to wear it open, as a duster. It’s pre-2000 vintage Gap; back in the day, the quality of Gap was really good. This dress is in great condition, even after all these years.
Details: indie maker corset, Zara duster (thrifted), Ines de la Fressange x Uniqlo pants (thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: I’m loving the look of crop tops and high waisted bottoms, and this was a slightly more risque take on that formula. The older I get, the less f*cks I have to give about wearing clothing that some people might think is inappropriate for my age. That being said, this is definitely more of a house outfit, though not for the reasons you might think. The fringe on the duster coat is awesome, but it has a tendency to get in the way, and I am worried that if I attempt to wear it outside, it will snag on something or get caught in my car door or something. Maybe I just need to take that risk anyway …
Details: Vince top (thrifted), Golden by TNA jacket (thrifted), Madewell jeans (thrifted), Chico’s belt (thrifted), Birkenstock shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: A casual outfit that felt “elevated” thanks to the drapey knit tank top and the belt. Chico’s accessories are really underrated in my opinion, by the way. This belt is a cool, funky take on southwestern style.
Details: Lord & Taylor dress (thrifted), Gap shirt (thrifted), Sweet Grass vest (thrifted), vintage belt (thrifted), Fluevog shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: Speaking of southwestern flair, I really leaned in that direction for this outfit. Not sure if it’s quite me, but it was fun to try. I was inspired by this amazing belt which combines my love of turquoise and my love of corset-style belts. The vest is something I got last year on a whim, and I’m still not sure if it’s my vibe; gonna have to see if I reach for it again this summer, and then decide whether to keep it or not. I did add some goth shoes to balance things out.
Details: Ralph Lauren top (gift), Anthro pants (thrifted), vintage jacket (thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: Just an easy casual outfit — perfect for school drop-offs and errand-running.
Details: indie maker corset, BCBG skirt (thrifted), Tabitha jacket (thrifted), Lena Bernard necklace (ebay)
Thoughts: Same corset as before, different vibe. I couldn’t resist getting this skirt because it’s my favourite colour, and the material is a lovely, gauzy, floaty fabric. I have another skirt in almost the exact same colour, though a slightly different style and different fabric, and now I am trying to decide whether to keep both or not. This BCBG number is definitely a keeper, though.
Details: Tabi skirt (thrifted), Vince top (thrifted), Denim & Supply jacket (thrifted), Holt Renfrew belt (retail), Old Navy shoes (Poshmark)
Thoughts: I had been wanting a denim maxi skirt for a while, and I thought I had hit the jackpot with this Tabi number. It buttons down the front and is a full style, both exactly what I wanted. But the fabric is a really stiff denim, and after wearing it, I realized that I didn’t like that at all. I prefer skirts that are more drapey and floaty. Sad this didn’t work out.
Details: Talula tank (Poshmark), DKNY shirt (thrifted), Adriano Goldschmied jeans (thrifted), Chico’s belt (thrifted), Ash sneakers (thrifted).
Thoughts: I was very happy to find this vintage DKNY oversized shirt – it works so well as a duster. The fabric is a lovely washed silk that floats like a dream. Very lightweight and perfect for summer. It did have a couple of small grease stains that I couldn’t wash out, but they aren’t super noticeable and my plan is to eventually try dyeing it. I’ve never dyed anything before, so I am a little scared and in no rush, haha. I really like its current colour and the fact that it isn’t quite in perfect shape makes it easier to wear as a casual piece — I can throw it and go, without worrying about ruining it with sunscreen, etc.