Details: Zara shirt (thrifted), vintage vest (thrifted), Atlantic Pacific x Halogen skirt (Poshmark)
Thoughts: This outfit was a happy accident. My original plan was to try wrap tucking this shirt, which is currently my favourite way to wear button up shirts. What is that, you ask? It’s basically wrapping the shirt fronts (unbuttoned) the same way you would a wrap dress, then tucking in the tails into your pants or skirt. This shirt is oversized — which is a must for wrap tucking — but not enough. Time for Plan B. I was playing around with it, and became intrigued with the idea of layering it over a crop top and leaving it open, then adding a vest on top. Anyway, long story short, this outfit was born. I love the way it plays with proportions and volume. It’s not my usual outfit formula/silhoutte, but it’s something I’d like to try again.
Details: AllSaints top (thrifted), Clover Canyon crop top (Poshmark), Greta Constantine x Danier belt (thrifted), Issey Miyake skirt (thrifted)
Thoughts: Speaking of creative layering, I was very pleased with myself for coming up with this shirt + crop top combo; these 2 pieces go together so well. To cover the gap between the bottom of the crop top and the skirt waistband, I added a wide belt; I didn’t want the white shirt to show, visually cutting up the vertical line. This way, the cropped top/high waist bottom silhouette is maintained.
Details: Eddie Bauer sweater, Topshop pants, J. Crew shoes (all secondhand)
Thoughts: I’m kind of obsessed with this sweater, which I’m pretty sure is from the 90s. It’s laidback prep with some nautical vibes. I love that it’s cotton; cotton sweaters are the best. Never itchy, not too sweaty in warm weather, nice and toasty in cold weather.
Details: Topshop dress, Elizabeth & James vest (both thrifted), Anna Paola bag (consignment), Zara shoes (retail)
Thoughts: Every year, I “rediscover” this long vest and remember how versatile it is. Can you believe I’ve had it for 6 years? Time flies. Anyway, it’s a good neutral pairing for this busy pattern dress, and the length works well too, elongating the vertical line. The dress fabric is, unfortunately, crappy polyester so it helps to have an extra layer because if there’s even a hint of a breeze in the air, this dress offers zero protection.
Details: For Cynthia top (retail), J. Crew vest (thrifted), Urban Outfitters pants (thrifted)
Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to experiment with ties, and finally found an outfit that was apropos. Nothing too complicated, but it feels wearable for me as opposed to costume-y, which is how I tend to feel whenever I try to wear ties.
Details: Ralph Lauren top, Mexx skirt, BR belt, Ash sneakers (all thrifted), Ralph Lauren scarf (gift)
Thoughts: Leaned into the Papa Ralph vibe ALL the way with this one. The top is a Polo team shirt from 1996, which is kind of neat. I was going to wear it with my khaki pants, but decided to switch it up and go with a skirt. I could have sworn I’d seen something similar to this in an RL runway collection, but now I can’t find it. I guess I’ll just take the credit for being original. LOL!
Love all these outfits Adina! My favourites are the fantasy in pink, the nautical prep and the Ralph top with skirt 😍
They are all so different, but they all seem so “you” to me, which I suppose is the benefit of your style avatars.