Details: H&M top (Poshmark), Max&Co skirt (thrifted), Zara shoes (retail)
Thoughts: It must be obvious why I got this Max&Co vintage skirt. The colour is fabulous, it’s swishy and long, and high waisted. Extra high waisted because it’s so tiny and the only way it will fit is if I hike it up quite high. I’m not mad about that because I love skirts that show off my waist (and accommodate my ample behind), plus it gives me a chance to wear crop tops like this one. It’s a silhouette I really enjoy at the moment. By the way, don’t sleep on Max&Co — it’s a MaxMara line, and the quality is generally quite good (comparable, IMO, to MaxMara Weekend).
Details: Gai Mattiolo jacket (Poshmark), Roulee dress (thrifted), vintage belt (thrifted), Stuart Weitzman shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: I fell in love with this funky vintage jacket (by Italian designer ai Mattiolo) on Poshmark and decided that I had to have it for the eccentric, colour-loving side of my personality. The seller had a beautifully curated Poshmark closet with a lot of boho pieces that are are styled really well. We ended up chatting a bit and then connecting on Instagram as she lives in the same area as me. Long story short, I realized that I had seen her not that long before at a local thrift store! I recognized one of her jewelry pieces, which I had admired in person (and she had posted on her IG account). Isn’t it such a small world? This is the second person I’ve met through Poshmark whose style account I now follow for inspo — I love that.
Details: Kate Hewko top (gift), vintage belt (Poshmark), Madewell jeans (thrifted), Barbara Barbieri shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: I am always hesitant to wear white (hello, klutz here!) but I do love it for summer. Paired with jeans, what could be more classic?
Details: Denim & Supply dress (Poshmark), Ralph Lauren shirt (thrifted), Pelican Cove vest (thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail), metal belt (thrifted)
Thoughts: Still exploring layering options for this dress I love, but which has the worst bust fit. I’m quite proud of this double-plaid situation here. I think Papa Ralph would approve. [One of my online friends told me she has always called RL “Papa Ralph” to herself for decades, and now I’ve started saying the same, hehe.]
Details: Vince top (thrifted), One Hundred Stars duster (Poshmark), L’Agence jeans (thrifted), Ralph Lauren bag (Poshmark), Rafael Alfandary necklace (eBay), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: I love duster-style coats, especially for summer. They are so light and airy, and if there’s a breeze, you can get some real cape action going. I snagged this particular duster on Poshmark, and I am quite happy with it. It’s very comfortable but looks fancy. The brand is from the UK and they have dusters in many, many beautiful prints. This was the only one I’ve been able to find on Posh (so far), and while it wouldn’t have been my first choice, bargain-hunters can’t be choosers — I paid less than a third of the retail price (not even including taxes, customs, and shipping!) and it came NWT. Anyway, this was a simple outfit for running errands and such, but I felt really good in it. Win!
The color combination of the first outfit is just perfection.
Mildly fun fact: Papa Ralph’s real name is Ralph Lipshitz, which is kind of hilariously terrible for fashion, and he went to the same synagogue as my grandparents. (Or, he may still. They aren’t alive anymore.) “Papa Ralph” is such a great nickname!
Isn’t it? Makes it feel more relatable somehow (to a nobody like me, haha)
Ha! I left my comment on One Hundred Stars before reading this post—apologies!
No worries! It was a great tip because they definitely have dusters I love 🙂