Details: Rebel Sugar mesh top (gift), Zara top (thrifted), BCBG belt, Carven skirt (both Poshmark), selfmade necklace
Thoughts: I love this outfit a lot and I can’t believe I didn’t think to pair this skirt and belt before. Long-line skirts like this one remain one of my style obsessions. Some people might think the extra length would only serve to overwhelm me — I am not especially tall (5’7) with short legs — but I think it actually makes me look taller (which I love, for the same reason).
Details: Emmy Deveaux bodysuit, Vero Moda blazer, Nicole Miller skirt, BR belt (all thrifted), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: I wore this outfit to the office recently. Yes, I went into the office for once. It was nice to see everyone but the commute was awful. Once again, thankful I’m WFH … even if it means nobody usually gets to see my awesome outfits. Well, apart from all of you. Anyway, I had put this blazer away last year, as I had stopped reaching for it. It doesn’t really suit my Historian or (summer) Bohemian avatars. But I’m glad I held on to it because as soon as I thrifted this skirt, I knew this was the first outfit I wanted to try. They’re made for each other! I also think this blazer might serve me well with some 90s-inspired outfits so it’s sticking around for a bit longer.
Details: Club Monaco turtleneck, Gap sweater (both thrifted), Banana Republic jeans (retail)
Thoughts: How perfectly does this turtleneck match up to this sweater? It creates this cool trompe l’oeil effect that looks like I’m wearing a rainbow vest over a striped turtleneck. But, actually, the sweater has sleeves! That’s it. That’s the whole reason for this outfit. I am easily amused.
Details: Oak & Fort top, vintage vest (both thrifted), Ralph Lauren skirt (gift), Rafael Alfandary necklace (eBay), Holt Renfrew belt (retail)
Thoughts: This was a pretty literal translation of a runway look from (IIRC) Chloe. Or Celine. Sorry, I can’t remember anymore. But this is basically my Fall 2023 Bohemian avatar come to life. Big “Jo March” vibes. I loved it. Easy and simple and comfortable.
Details: H&M x Moschino sweatshirt, Philip Lim skirt, Only & Sons jacket (all thrifted)
Thoughts: I dusted off a couple of pieces I hadn’t worn in a while — this skirt and this sweatshirt — because I thought the jacket would bring them off together into a cool, casual outfit. And I was right! Sorry, that sounds insufferably self-congratulatory, doesn’t it? But I felt great in this outfit, and I continue to be impressed by the versatility of this jean jacket. I haven’t worn jean jackets in a few years, but the combination of the men’s (oversized) cut and the colour make this particular jacket feel really fresh and fun to me.
Details: F21 sweatshirt, Woolrich vest, BDG jeans, Fossil belt (all thrifted), Converse x Woolrich shoes (eBay)
Thoughts: This is the kind of outfit I never felt cool enough to wear as a teenager. Or had the money to purchase, for that matter. I loved wearing it this time around! These jeans were a calculated risk on my part; it’s definitely a cut/design that’s out of my style comfort zone, but I dig how they look. And they are comfy AF.