What I Wore: July 2024, part two

Details: Tommy Hilfiger shirt, Pilcro sweater (both thrifted), Suttles & Seawinds skirt (Poshmark), Prada shoes (retail, old)

Thoughts: Prairie and preppy had a baby, and I wore it! Don’t worry, no actual babies were harmed in the process. This outfit was inspired by the colour palette; the shirt looked like a wonderful complement to the skirt, and I revisited the sweater-tied-over-the-shoulders thing because I wanted to add more layers of pastels. I loved the result so, so much. The shoes were chosen because I wanted something that wouldn’t pull the eye away from the outfit itself. It has been a few years since I’ve had occasion to wear them. They’re a relic of my law firm days — I’m pretty sure I bought them back in 2013, just before my daughter was born. And now, pretty soon, she’ll probably start wearing them. No, I’m serious. She’s only half a shoe size away from me and catching up fast. Time flies.

Details: Old Navy tee (thrifted), Prairie Trail Goods cardigan (swap), Ralph Lauren belt (Poshmark), Banana Republic pants (retail)

Thoughts: A weird thing happened again, and I found another pair of my fave style Banana Republic pants at Winners. This one is velvet (the other one was corduroy) and cost $9. I have no idea how this happens — months and months apart — but I won’t question the mysterious ways of the universe. This time, the size is slightly too big, but nothing that a belt can fix. The colour is interesting, and I’m learning how versatile it can be. Just look how well it pairs with the sky blue sleeves of this upcycled cardigan? Love.

Details: Wilfred vest, Liz Claiborne dress, BR necklace (all thrifted), Lena Bernard necklace (eBay), J. Crew shoes (retail, old)

Thoughts: My rainbow dress offers endless remixing possibilities, and here is one of them. I’ve always loved this shade of bright poppy red — it feels so energizing! I guess that’s what we might call a power colour. (As opposed to my villain colours which, as we know, are purple and green).

Details: Nautica shirt, H&M pants, Brave belt, Everlane shoes (all thrifted)

Thoughts: I fell in love with this vintage shirt on the men’s rack at VV and had to buy it for myself, even though it would fit my husband much better. Too bad for him, it’s mine! My preciousssss, all mine. Seriously, though, how perfect are these colours? They remind me so much of the 90s.

Details: Tabi dress, Bozzolo top, Mexx cardigan, Napoleoni shoes (all thrifted), Coach bag (Poshmark)

Thoughts: Y’all know that pink/red roses on a blue background is a pattern for which I have a fatal weakness, so you will understand why I had to buy this vintage dress last year. Do I already have several dresses with similar patterns? Yes. Should I be buying more? No. Is that ever going to stop me? Also no. Anyway, this one is pretty cute — albeit the cut/style is a bit on the casual side for me. It makes for a cute house/garden dress, but I decided to try to dress it up for “going out” (which, in my case, usually means running errands). Because of the low neckline, a base layer was a must. A white baby tee is my go-to in these situations, and suits the retro vibes of the dress. The black cardigan and accessories add a nice amount of contrast, making the whole outfit look more crisp and pulled-together.

Details: Holding Horses dress, Pelican Cove vest, vintage cowboy boots (all thrifted), bolo tie (Poshmark)

Thoughts: I love wearing this little tunic dress with cowboy boots. So I am, again. And again. But, look, I added a denim vest and my new bolo tie this time. It’s different, ok?

Details: Ricki’s skirt (retail), Reitmans top, vintage belt, Sorel shoes (all thrifted), Prairie Trail Goods vest, Coach bag (Kijiji)

Thoughts: This skirt-vest combo is a no-brainer, but please note how the striped tank top matches the striped piping on the vest. And is echoed again in the shoes. I am very proud of that detail. That’s all.