Details: Sundress Co. skirt (secondhand), Uniqlo top (thrifted), Barbara Barbieri shoes (thrifted), Tignanello bag (Poshmark)
Thoughts: I went to another vintage warehouse sale and specifically because I caught a literal glimpse of this skirt on a packed rack in a 10 second IG story. But my instincts were bang-on because how amazing is it? I’ve been looking for a patchwork skirt all summer, and this one is legit patchwork (not a pattern, and not machine made as far as I can tell). It has a label though, so it’s not homemade interestingly enough. I know it’s a piece I can going to treasure for a long time.
Details: H&M top, Esprit belt, Mexx skirt, Chelsea Crew shoes (all thrifted), thrifted & upcycled jacket from Prairie Trail Goods
Thoughts: Another outfit I absolutely adored. I am obsessed with this vintage Mexx skirt; it’s my favourite style and, even though it’s beige, it works so well as a piece around which to build outfits. This H&M top is another new fave. I have avoided Peter Pan collars for years now, as I thought they looked too twee on me, but this exaggerated style is cool. I think it can work in a cottagecore outfit, but also in a Victorian goth one (maybe for winter?) And, of course, it’s always a good outfit when I can wear this jacket made by my friend, J.
Details: Only & Sons shirt, Pelican Cove vest, Cotton Ginny belt, H&M pants, Barbara Barbieri shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: My default is to pair Western-style shirts like this one with jeans, but that limits the layering possibilities. However, pairing it with these khaki pants (my go-to pair) means that I can incorporate denim via a vest while avoiding the Canadian tuxedo look. This is an outfit formula — paperbag waist pants, top, vest — that I have come to love a lot over the summer. I’ll be looking to transition it for fall soon.
Details: H&M top (Poshmark), H&M pants (thrifted), Copper Canoe Woman earrings
Thoughts: These pants were an impulse “why the heck not” purchase, and have turned out to be more fabulous that I could have expected. They fit wonderfully, are incredibly comfortable, and look pretty good too (if I do say so myself). Wearing high waisted pants with crop tops has been another go-to formula this summer. Easy and breezy, indeed. Here, I was also experimenting with a new hairstyle … well, not exactly new but a re-discovered one. I really like how these “bubble braids” look, and I’m happy that my hair is now long enough to try them. And speaking of things I love, last but not least, the earrings were a birthday gift from my best friend; they are made by an Indigenous designer.
Details: Aria dres, Jacob vest, Golden jacket, Tommy Hilfiger bag (all thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: You know how Nap Dresses were (are?) super popular not long ago? Well, I got an original Nap Dress aka a vintage nightgown. It’s a lovely thick, striped cotton with beautiful hand-embroidery around the neckline (which can’t be seen here) so I figured that I could wear it around the house and, with some clever styling, outside. I think the vest here is doing some heavy lifting to allow for the latter option, but I think it mostly works 😉
Details: Uniqlo tee (thrifted), Everlane pants (swap), Isabel Marant belt (thrifted), Converse shoes (eBay)
Thoughts: This is just a fun, simple outfit dressed up with cool accessories like the belt and shoes. This Uniqlo x Basquiat tee was a surprise hit at my house; everyone loved it and my daughter is actively trying to steal it as we speak. It’s giving me Comme des Garcons vibes, but quirkier.