Details: Desigual jacket (thrift), Maeve skirt (Poshmark), BR belt (thrift), Stuart Weitzman shoes (thrift)
Thoughts: I know patterns can be intimidating especially when colourful, but for myself, sometimes the best way to “confront” a bold pattern is by adding another one. In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say. The key is picking patterns that share colours, so the palette is consistent — it keeps the outfit looking harmonious. With a skirt like this — a true Technicolour affair — pretty much any other pattern will meet that criterion. So why not add another truly bonkerballs one? This Desigual jacket has EVERYthing on it … including a whole-ass tiger on the back. It’s not really my style, normally, but it has a kind of chaotic 90s Versace energy that I admired so I got it anyway.
Details: YAS blouse, United Colours of Benetton vest, Urban Outfitters pants, Ferragamo shoes (all thrift)
Thoughts: This ended up being a little bit more matchy-matchy than I typically go for, but it’s nice. I borrowed another one of my husband’s ties; it’s one of my faves, featuring William Morris’ famous Strawberry Thief motif. I was debating whether to choose something more contrast-y, but the print love won the day.
Details: Kaliyanna top (thrift), Gap skirt (swap), unbranded necklace (thrift), Stuart Weitzman shoes (thrift)
Thoughts: I love the oversized houndstooth pattern of this top; I wish I could find something similar in black and white. This was a pretty basic outfit, but it’s elevated by the details. The chunky, oversized necklace works well with the pattern, and together these things make the outfit look more “high fashion” (to me). Big, bold pieces always read as edgier to me than dainty things. I guess I am not subtle, hahaha!
Details: Re/Done tee, J. Crew blazer, CoH jeans, Isabel Marant belt, Stuart Weitzman shoes (all thrift)
Thoughts: Hey, look: it’s my favourite tee making an appearance again, finally! It’s been a while. This tee still bangs. I love it so much. I am forever on the hunt for another one in this same style, but no dice. I’ve been wanting to try this combo of corduroy jacket + graphic tee for a while, but I had to wait for a cooler day to do it. It was worth the wait, this was a good outfit day.
Details: Farm Rio top (Poshmark), Cartonnier pants (thrift), J. Crew shoes and belt (retail), Rafael Alfandary necklace (thrift)
Thoughts: Bookending this post with another pattern-on-pattern combo, but a more subtle one this time. Hmm, I guess I *can* rein it in sometimes. Here, I’m just sticking to geometric patterns — including the necklace (squares and circles). A little clever, if I say so myself. I also got a bit cheeky with the other accessories, not matching the colours. The belt is skinny, so it’s just a hint of a different colour, but I wanted to avoid being too colour-coordinated.