Thoughts: More b&w pattern mixing! I found another early 2000s Gap sweater and I’m thrilled. Not only does it fit the b&w theme, but it’s also cool AF. I love that the pattern has that apres-ski vibe that is always a good winter choice, but also kinda looks like a lace doily which suits my cottagecore aesthetic. It’s a thicker lambswool knit, so I probably won’t be able to wear it past March (fingers crossed, anyway!) but I want to try it with my more prairie-ish pieces.
Details: Polo Ralph Lauren dress (Poshmark), upcycled quilted vest via Prairie Trail Goods, Ferragamo shoes (retail, old)
Thoughts: My friend dropped off a bunch of her upcycled goodies for me recently, including this amazing quilt vest. I couldn’t wait to wear it, so I decided to give myself a little preview of summer style by wearing it with the amazing patchwork RL dress I got on Poshmark last year. I adore the over-the-top pattern mix! And it makes me so excited for this spring/summer.
Details: Eddie Bauer sweater, Ines de la Fressange x Uniqlo shirt, Topshop pants, Ferragamo shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: This is one of my fave vintage sweaters, and I’m happy to have found its perfect match in these Topshop pants. The windowpane pattern perfectly complements the floral trellis on the sweater, doesn’t it? And the blues are a match too. Gotta love some wardrobe kismet!
Details: Upcycled gilet via Prairie Trail Goods, vintage dress (thrifted), Rafael Alfandary necklace (eBay), Nine West shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: Here is that upcycled gilet again – it really is an outfit maker. Here, I threw it over a vintage velvet 90s-style tank dress. Love the mix of moody blues. And this is one of those easy-to-wear-looks-fancier-than-it-is outfits that always gives me a mood boost even when I’m just puttering around at home.
Details: Upcycled jacket via Prairie Trail Goods, Zara dress (thrifted), Fluevog shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: One more piece from my dear friend — how fabulous is that peony print? It started like as a commercial April Cornell quilt. J has an amazing eye for colour and pattern mixes, and that’s on full display with this piece; the choice of teal is especially inspired, imo. This outfit is another little preview of what I’m planning to wear all summer — easy dresses, funky patchwork pieces.