Details: vintage sweater (thrifted), Banana Republic jeans, Mia shoes (both retail), Coach bag (eBay)
Thoughts: Doesn’t this sweater look like a classic Hudson’s Bay 4 stripe sweater? I’ve always loved that pattern. Well, it isn’t. It’s some random Manitoba brand label, and I’m pretty sure it’s some unholy acrylic blend but I don’t care because it’s chunky and cozy and *vibes*. I mean, just look at how good it looks with my mom’s old Coach bag and my trusty BR wide leg jeans. A perfect fall outfit.
Details: Ralph Lauren sweater (gift), Ralph Lauren blazer (thrift), DKNY skirt (Poshmark), Anne Marie Chagnon necklace (Poshmark), Zara boots (thrifted)
Thoughts: Here is my fave 90s skirt, and another 90s-inspired fit. I loved this so much. This is how I do minimalism: simple but with interesting details. Lots of textural contrast here too, which also helps make minimalist colour palettes more fun for me.
Details: Ralph Lauren blazer (Poshmark), Oak & Fort turtleneck & jeans (thrifted), Gap belt (thrifted), Mia shoes (retail), Coach bag (trade)
Thoughts: OK, this blazer. It’s so good right? When I saw it posted on Poshmark for under $50, I tell you — I squealed like an excited schoolgirl. Ralph Lauren pieces have seen more inflation on the resale market than my grocery store. It’s getting SO hard to find to good deals, and this … this is a GREAT deal. It’s exactly the kind of blazer I adore (wool, professor-chic), and it’s a plaid colourway I don’t have. The colours are fantastic and those real suede elbow patches? Chef’s kiss. I wore this outfit to my kids’ parent-teacher meetings, so I kept things pretty simple, sticking with a brown/black/denim palette. I’ve been obsessed with black-and-brown this fall, and I think this outfit speaks for itself.
Details: Zara top, Jones NY blazer, Roksanda skirt (all thrifted), Chloe shoes (gift)
Thoughts: I wore this outfit on a rare day at the office. I tend to stick with a neutral palette when I go to the office. I don’t know why; our office had a relatively relaxed dress code even before the WFH/hybrid work schedules became a thing. I think it’s just what I still associate in my mind with “office wear”. I liked this outfit a lot (wouldn’t have worn it otherwise) but I’m glad it’s not my daily uniform. I like the freedom to dress a lot more creatively at home.
Details: Ralph Lauren sweater (gift), Silverado jacket (gift), Cotton Ginny belt (thrifted), BR jeans (retail), Chloe shoes (gift)
Thoughts: This outfit was made possible by 2 kind friends giving me things that weren’t working for them. The sweater and shoes came from J, and have been in almost-constant rotation since I got them. The cream cable knit, in particular, has turned into a cornerstone of my fall/winter wardrobe this year. It goes with nearly everything! The jacket came from S, and it is beyond fabulous. I love the pattern and the colours so much. It’s really more of a mid- to lightweight jacket, so best saved for warmer weather, but I couldn’t resist getting in at least one wear this year. When I tell you I’ve been imploring Mother Nature to hold off on the snow for now, you’ll understand why.
Details: Benetton sweater, Oak & Fort jeans, Converse shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: About 10 years ago, I bought my first pair of Chucks. I know because I recently came across the photo I took in the store that day on my IG feed. At the time, I debated between getting a grey pair and a red pair. Grey won out … but a decade later, I finally got my red pair too. To be honest, while I got lots of use out of my grey pair over the years (and I still have those shoes, by the way), red is SO much more my speed these days. The only problem? I am, ummm, sharing custody of these shoes with my daughter. Yes, we can basically wear the same shoes (there’s about a half size difference). On one hand, it’s fun. On the other hand … I’m a little scared, hahaha!
Details: Mexx shirt (Poshmark), American Apparel coat, Kimchi Blue pants, Asos boots (all thrifted), vintage bag (from my mom)
Thoughts: I had this vintage (made in Hong Kong!) Mexx shirt on my Poshmark watchlist for a long time before I finally decided to go for it. I’m glad I did; the collage-like pattern is so cool, and the colours — black, brown and yellow — are totally up my alley right now. I stuck with that theme, and added grey, bookending things with the jacket collar, bag and shoes in my fave shade of brown. A very satisfying outfit.