What I Wore: December 2022, part two

Details: French Connection top, Judith & Charles jacket, Paul Smith pants (all secondhand)

Thoughts: Is there anything more festive than sequins? As much as I love shiny things all year round, sequins for me are a winter item. I don’t know why. Maybe because it’s easier to rationalize or justify wearing them around the holidays in particular. Not that sequins need an explanation but … it does tend to cut down on the “are you really wearing that?” questions. Yes. Yes, I am. Also, this is Sequins Level 1: Pretty Damn Subtle. So if you’re wanting to dip a toe into sequins, this is my suggestion for easing yourself in.

Details: Tabi sweater, Primavera dress (both thrifted), Zara shoes (retail)

Thoughts: I love how these 2 floral patterns — which, for the record, are not the same — look so well matched. One is roses and the other peonies (I think?) but the colours are almost identical. This sweater continue to delight me every time I wear it.

Details: Gap top (thrifted), Dries Van Noten skirt (Poshmark), Danier x Greta Constantine belt (thrifted), Zara shoes (retail)

Thoughts: I haven’t done a “big fashion moment” outfit in a good while, and felt like it was time to flex those muscles again. This used to be one of my favourite skirts; I say “used to be” not because I don’t love it — I will always love it — but because it doesn’t really align with my current aesthetics, so I don’t wear it as often as I used to. That being said, I can always make an exception for it. I decided to go a bit further on a limb with it this time, pairing it with this Y2K Gap shirt; I thought the pattern mixing would be interesting. I also like the green as a colour pairing with the purple. It doesn’t give me “villain colours” vibes, probably because it’s such a light green — it doesn’t have that same badass energy.

Details: United Colours of Benetton sweater, Babaton skirt, Tignanello bag (all secondhand), Clarks shoes (retail)

Thoughts: Pulled this outfit colour story from the sweater, and I am very happy with how it came together. I’m exploring this outfit formula of big sweater+long skirt which isn’t quite within my comfort zone, but does carry a 90s vibe that I quite enjoy.

Details: Joie sweater, H&M skirt (both secondhand), J. Crew shoes (retail)

Thoughts: The infamous Joie sweater! Is it infamous yet? It is to me. I love wearing. I just found a small hole in the sleeve. This damn sweater, I tell you! Anyway, this is Sequins Level 3: Getting Sequinny. I love sequinned skirts; it’s my favourite way to incorporate sequins into outfits in a way that feels “everyday” to me. Your mileage may vary, of course. Again, try it out around the holidays if you’re not sure — it’s much less likely anyone will bat an eye. Unless they’re Scrooge 😉

Details: Gap sweater, Ralph Lauren vest, Tommy Hilfiger jeans, Office London shoes (all thrifted)

Thoughts: This pattern mix somehow feels more festive to me than wearing sequins. Not mad about it, either. I’ve been wearing this vest a lot as an extra layer under my big winter coat (which isn’t super duper warm on its own); it also works as a topper over a chunky sweater for those rare warmer days. I love this particular plaid, but RL has a bazillion different versions in other colours too. I’m wearing a Large which fits a bit on the smaller side, but is perfect for me to wear over thicker layers (like aforementioned chunky sweater) without adding a lot of bulk itself.