Details: Marc Jacobs sweater, Vince skirt (both thrifted)
Thoughts: Somehow, these 2 very different things go together so well, don’t they? I think it’s the colours that pull things together; the blush pink of the skirt matches some of the warm hues of the sweater. The sweater has an early 2000s feel (and it could very well be from that era) and the skirt has a 1930s vibe, but somehow the math ads up to a very 90s outfit. Don’t ask me how. I’ve never been good at math. I just know I like this outfit a lot. This is also your reminder to always look up the RN number of clothing where the label has been cut off. I could tell from the feel of the skirt fabric that it was something worth investigation and, sure enough, the RN number rang up as Vince. A similar skirt was listed for over $500CAD. Wild!
Details: Babaton turtleneck, Gap jeans, Cotton Ginny belt (all thrifted), Ralph Lauren vest, turquoise necklace (both Poshmark), Ralph Lauren dress worn as duster (gift)
Thoughts: This outfit represents one of my style comfort zones, for sure. I’m loving the mash-up up academichic and southwestern boho so much these days. Needless to say, this is one of Papa Ralph’s fortes, so the question of inspiration is easy to figure out. Accessories — judiciously selected — help to pull together these outfits, imo. I like bolder items (belts and necklaces especially) for impact, but I am always thinking about how to avoid going over the “too much” line. It’s a fun challenge to keep me on my toes, so to speak. Another current style challenge-slash-obsession is mixing different fabrics/textures along with patterns when layering. I love the depth this creates in an outfit. You can see that in a lot of my recent outfits, including this one.
Details: Ines de la Fressange x Uniqlo shirt, Lord & Taylor sweater, Nanette Lepore jacket (all thrifted), Banana Republic pants (retail)
Thoughts: This was a rather unusual colour combination borne of my continued efforts to figure out pairings for these dark cherry brown pants. I think it was a successful one!
Details: Ines de la Fressange x Uniqlo shirt, Ralph Lauren vest, J. Crew jacket, Ferragamo shoes (all thrifted), Ralph Lauren skirt (Poshmark)
Thoughts: I recently got this (what else!) Ralph Lauren wrap skirt on Poshmark, and I am obsessed with it! It’s like a tapestry come to life. Perfect for my “lady of the shabby chic manor” moments. I am also obsessed with this whiskey colour J. Crew corduroy jacket; it’s exactly what I had been looking for last summer. Of course, in the meantime I had purchased a slightly more tan version on Poshmark; while nice, that one was never quite right. I should have been patient and waited for the thrift gods to deliver the right jacket to me … but how was I to know if and when it would actually happen? That’s the downside of thrifting. Anyway, it’s not a huge loss. I’ll be archiving the other jacket for now and, worst case scenario, sell it later on. It’s Ralph Lauren too, and with the way prices are rising on secondhand RL, I shouldn’t come out too badly.
Details: Babaton turtleneck, Tommy Hilfiger cardigan, Wilfred coat, Frame jeans, Cotton Ginny belt, Office London shoes
Thoughts: Here is another layering experiment that turned out very well. I love the white and black theme, of course, as well as the subtle southwestern vibe. That white Tommy cardigan is such a great layering piece. Because it’s cropped, it can create a nice juxtaposition with longer items; the chunky knit gives good textural contrast too. Plus, it’s warm, which is never not a practical consideration in Edmonton during this season, best known as “Second Winter”.
Great set. The RL skirt is a great find. And I like the dress as duster coat. I am a necklace person too and I find it hard to wear them with belts. Sometimes belt buckle plus necklace feels like too much. But I like what you’ve done in no 2. Looks cohesive.