Details: H&M tee & cardigan, YSL River Gauche skirt (all thrifted), Dr. Martens shoes (Poshmark)
Thoughts: This outfit made me very happy. It’s been way too long since the last time I wore this skirt, but it’s one of those pieces that I’ll have forever and will pull out from time to time when the right mood strikes. It will never go out of style, and it will never stop sparking joy. It’s one of my fave thrift finds, from back in the days when finding vintage YSL was still a thing that happened. I really ought to wear it more often, not least because it looks incredible paired with a graphic tee and my Docs. And, remember, this is gonna be my Doc Girl Spring/Summer era š
Details: Toni T dickie, Chaps top, Smythe blazer, Fossil belt, Land’s End pants, Miz Mooz shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: Taking out my thrifted tan chinos for a test drive to see if they give me the style and fit I want. I think it’s … close. Close enough for now. Paired it with a bright top and, yep, this tan is a good neutral — not too warm, not too cool. And I couldn’t resist adding my new-to-me Smythe blazer for a little colour match + pattern clash action. Inspired by, who else, Papa Ralph. Gotta have a little southwest vibe to balance out the Ivy and goth. Prairie, Ivy, and Goth: my new band name?!
Details: Ralph Lauren sweater & trench, Fossil belt, BR jeans, Coach bag, Bata shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: Speaking of RL and neutrals, here I went whole hog on both. Or would that be whole dog? Well, technically not, since it’s just a dog head. Ok, I’ll stop. I promise no alcoholic beverages were consumed in the writing of this post. Caffeine, on the other hand … Now, silliness is not one of its usual side effects, but the world is on fire and I think we all need little bits of silliness now and then. And caffeine. Lots and lots. And thrifting. And repeat.
Details: Uniqlo sweater, Marni shirt, Hudson North skirt, BR belt, Miz Mooz shoes (all thrifted)
Thoughts: This is basically dopamine dressing, pure and simple. Pulled out this very old Marni top and began riffing an outfit off the colours in the pattern. In the end, decided to go with a bold skirt, and keep the rest of the palette simple. I liked the double collar action a lot. I also love my new (thrifted) Miz Mooz loafer a lot. I had originally bought them for my daughter — who’s been trying to steal my other pair for a while now — but then pulled a bit of a bait and switch and decided to keep them for myself. She’s still mad at me about that … but we have tentatively agreed on a “loan on demand” situation. Negotiating with teenagers, I find, is mostly an exercise in accepting the inevitable.
Details: Uniqlo sweater, Ralph Lauren shirt, BDG jeans, Fossil belt (all thrifted)
Thoughts: This, friends, is about to become one of my spring/summer staple outfits. Not this specific outfit, per se, but the formula. Men’s shirt + sweater + jeans. Add loafers, and done. Easy, breezy, Papa Ralph-approved.