Details: Fuzzi dress (thrifted), Noul coat (thrifted), Lena Bernard necklaces (eBay ad Poshmark).
Thoughts: I had heard of Fuzzi (Italian designer brand) before but this was my first time spotting it at the thrifts. I have a weakness for “collecting” new-to-my-closet designers, so I decided to take a risk — the dress looked tiny on the hanger. It’s a ruched mesh layer overlaid over a stretchy lining. The construction is *chef’s kiss* actually. It stretched to accommodate all my, ahem, assets and is quite flattering too. (I am wearing a size Large which is not surprising as this is Italian sizing.) I am generally not a fan of body-con dresses but I find that ruching helps me feel less “exposed”. Plus, I love wearing these long, column-like dresses with duster-style toppers. This Noul one will surely prove very versatile.
Details: Oak & Fort sweater (thrifted), DVF dress (thrifted).
Thoughts: Here are 2 pieces that seemed to have limited versatility in my closet — together, they work like magic. I find wrap dresses to be a bit of a one-trick pony in general, which is another reason I don’t tend to buy them. This DVF dress is an exception, and I got it mainly because I love the print. It’s also wool, which I prefer over the jersey material that DVF usually uses in their wrap dresses. I find it hangs better for me. I really like this dress but do find that it’s hard to style in interesting ways. So, it was a stroke of genius to pair it with this sweater, which I have also struggled to style in the past. The fabrics have similar weight, so it almost looks like they are one piece. Loved it!
Details: Moulinette Soeurs top (thrifted), Kimchi Blue pants (thrifted), Rafael Alfandary necklace (secondhand).
Thoughts: I adore the Art Nouveau-inspired pattern of this Anthro top. It’s so unique. It might be a challenge to style in different ways, but I’m going to give it a try. This outfit, however, was a no-brainer. Simple, but lovely.
Details: BCBG jacket (thrifted), Dries Van Noten dress (ebay), Copper Canoe Woman earrings (gift).
Thoughts: I pulled out two old pieces from my archive closet because I suddenly felt nostalgic for both. I like how these prints build off each other. The earrings were my piece de resistance — they are made by an Indigenous artist and gifted to me by my best friend.
Details: Ted Baker wrap (consignment), Moth sweater (thrifted); Lyssa Studio skirt (thrifted), Lena Bernard necklace (thrifted)
Thoughts: This is the kind of outfit I love wearing around the house. Easy, comfortable, but still something that makes me feel fabulous. A stretchy, knit skirt is great for that. Ditto cape-like, loose toppers. Fun, forgiving, and fantastic.
Details: Wilfred sweater (thrifted), Elevenses pants (thrifted), selfmade necklace
Thoughts: Another outfit with Big Lebowski energy, which might have become one of my main inspirations for “house wear” in 2022. Drawstring palazzo pants are basically fancy pyjamas. Add a comfy top and you’re set. Instead of a cape/duster, I added a statement necklace for that touch of fabulous.
All of these are great but the 4th one down really sings, in my view. Love how those pieces came together, and the earrings are perfect!
I would not have guessed that that was a dress and sweater in the 2nd outfit – you’ve got some masterful tucking/arranging going on there 🙂
It’s a very cropped sweater, so there was minimal tucking involved. I basically just tied the belt over the bottom of the sweater.
Hi Adina, are you back in the office yet? I would LOVE to work there, just to see what you are wearing each day! 😊
No, I am permanently WFH. I may end up going into the office now and again, but not on a regular basis.
The DVF dress/sweater combo is genius! Love it
Thanks! Those two were really made for each other, I think.
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