Details: Ralph Lauren turtleneck (thrifted), BR belt, (thrifted), Michael Kors skirt (thrifted), J. Crew blazer (retail), Manolo Blahnik shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: I LOVED this outfit. So much. It felt like something that Papa Ralph would approve. Not all sequin skirts are made equal, and this is a good one. Not only because it looks like molten metal when I move, but because it’s quite comfortable to wear — stretchy and not itchy (even though it’s not lined).
Details: Gap shirt, Zara vest, H&M Studio skirt (all thrifted), Mia shoes (retail)
Thoughts: Wore this outfit for the second day of the art market, and I got a ton of compliments on this skirt. It’s H&M Studio, which I *think* is their “designer” collection. I got this summer on a whim, even though it didn’t really match my summer aesthetic, because I was intrigued by the graphic pattern and pleating. With this outfit, I was testing out a potential new aesthetic for winter. I liked this outfit a lot, but I am still figuring out where that aesthetic is going …
Details: Talbots sweater (Poshmark), Talbots skirt (thrifted), Mia shoes (retail)
Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to try this combination since last spring! I got the sweater and skirt separately, but I swear they must have been from the same collection — the colours and patterns are just too close not to be intentionally similar. I like that the size of the patterns are different; I think it makes the outfit more interesting.
Details: Joie sweater (Poshmark), Tommy Hilfiger jeans, Gap shirt, Rebecca Minkoff bag (all thrifted), Converse shoes (eBay)
Thoughts: I broke my own rule of “never buying Joie”. What can I say: this sweater was just too cool to pass up. The quality is, predictably, not great. It’s not terrible but, at best, on par with Zara. (The issue being that Joie costs way more at retail.) It’s currently in good condition, but I expect it will pill quite a bit with wear. Luckily, I am prepared for that and hope that my sweater shaver will be up to the challenge. Anyway, this was a super fun outfit. I’m wearing the same white shirt as the previous outfit — how versatile is that?
Details: Bl^nk London top (thrifted), BCBG belt, Rachel Comey skirt (both Poshmark), Manolo Blahnik shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: Speaking of “cute look, crap quality”, I may have to add Bl^nk London (sold at Anthro) to my “do not buy” list. I love the colours and pattern of this top, but the material is absolute crap. It feels so cheap. I can’t believe these blouses sell for $100+. Don’t pay full price; even the Poshmark prices are too high, imo. Anyway, I paired it with one of my fave skirts, and used my BCBG peplum belt to tie the outfit together. This belt never lets me down.
Details: J. Crew shirt, MSGM sweater, Zara pants (all thrifted), J. Crew shoes (consignment)
Thoughts: This outfit was inspired by the Ralph Lauren S/S 2023 runway collection, and I am quite pleased with it. Except for the pants. I don’t know what I was thinking when I decided to keep these. I bought them at Value Village, where there are still no changing rooms, and tried them on at home to see if they would fit. And I must have thought they did, because I took the tags off *cries* After wearing this outfit, I realized that they are too short. I wear a lot of cropped pants but these are cropped too high above the ankle — no bueno. On the plus side, I realized that a pair of camel-coloured pants is nice to have, so I will be looking for another pair (in the right length).
Details: Club Monaco turtleneck (retail), Jil Sander coat, Ralph Lauren skirt (both thrifted), Echo scarf (consignment), Mia shoes (retail)
Thoughts: Not much to say here except that I am living my Historian aesthetic and loving it.