I feel like this is such an old school combo — a crisp-collared shirt (with French cuffs, no less) and pearls. It feels a lot more ‘put together’ than I normally manage, but it’s a very simple outfit when you get down to it. I really wanted to wear my old navy midi skirt — remember it? — with my new Ferragamo pumps, and the rest of the outfit just sort of coalesced around that pairing. These shoes are so comfortable (and gorgeous) that I want to wear them every day; unfortunately, they’re quite a lot of `look`, so I have to be careful about the rest of the outfit — and creative, which I don’t really feel often these days. A combination of old school stress and the seasonal change is sapping my will to … well, do much of anything except vegetate. Le sigh. Is it March yet?
block heels of gloryfeeling bluestill loving that bag, though
Coat, MaxMara; sweater, Madewell (thrifted); scarf, Joe Fresh; jeans, J Brand (thrifted); boots, Nine West (thrifted)
I’ve basically lived in this Madewell sweater ever since I thrifted it. It’s my perfect weekend jam. A muted colour that goes with everything in my closet, a nice bit of texture, a comfy loose fit — what more could a woman ask for? The knit is a cotton-viscose-nylon blend, which seems like a random combination, but it’s quite warm and cozy, and not scratchy at all. There is a bit of piling happening, but that’s probably par for the course for mall brands these days. I don’t mind; it adds character, haha.
green + blacknecklace, House of Harlow
I’m also wearing my new thrifted J Brand skinny jeans, which are a rather unusual muddled blue wash. Everything else is old, and the outfit is altogether pretty simple, but that’s my weekend mantra. Keep it simple; life provides its own complexities.
3Last weekend, I had a work retreat thing which meant a short trip to the mountains and a very loosely-goosey dress code. Just exactly what does one wear when “hanging out” with work colleagues in the middle of nowhere? Thankfully, no camping was involved, and I further simplified my dilemma by carefully avoiding the outdoors as much as possible. (Which was, in retrospect, a rather prescient move on my part, since a couple of my colleagues had a closer-than-recommended encounter with a bear on a hike near our resort. Luckily, it was not a Leo-going-for-the-Oscar type of situation, but scary nonetheless.) In the end, I went with a simple, business casual capsule, heavy on black and warm layers. Conference rooms are always cold as freezers, no matter the season or location.
Here’s what I wore:
Friday a.m.
I wore this at the office in the morning, then on the bus to Kananaskis. Comfort level: one step down from sweatpants.
Friday p.m.
Once we got to the hotel, a night of pub trivia and collegial mingling awaited us, so I changed into the mom version of my old “going out” uniform. Comfort level: half a step down from sweatpants.
Saturday a.m.Saturday p.m.
Saturday went something like this: meetings, lunch, meetings, massage, nap, brief consideration of going outdoors, nap, dinner. I wore my new-to-me Cartonnier blazer (part of a swap with Jen/Life Preloved) during the day, and my Club Monaco dress at dinner. It was all pretty low key, but I blended in well and I count that as a success.
Sunday a.m.
There were more meetings on Sunday, then a long drive home, so I went with my sweatpants-like non-sweatpants for comfort, and threw on a blazer for respectability. I think I accomplished … some of my goals, at least.
In all seriousness, Kananaskis Country is gorgeous and you should go visit if you get a chance. Here’s proof:
