Details: Wilfred sweater (thrifted), J. Crew shirt (secondhand), Laura Ashley skirt (thrifted), Mia shoes (retail)
Thoughts: I have been looking for Laura Ashley at the thrifts for a while, and I finally found this skirt, which is VERY Laura Ashley so I am quite pleased. It’s more of a summer piece, for sure, but I think I can make it work during this still-transitional phase of fall. We have been very lucky this year to have a proper fall season, stretching well into October. I feel especially lucky because I adore fall as a sartorial season and it’s usually so short. I really loved wearing this outfit – it’s my fave kind of layering because it’s easy but has visual interest built in, feels casual but looks intentional – and it’s a nice blend of my summer and fall aesthetics.
Details: Toni T dickie (thrifted), Lord & Taylor sweater (thrifted), Etro skirt (thrifted), Nanette Lepore blazer (thrifted), Mia shoes (retail)
Thoughts: Continuing my exploration of mini skirts, this was a pretty good effort. This lemon yellow is a colour I haven’t worn much, and it wasn’t an obvious choice for this outfit, but I actually love the contrast it brings to the ensemble while also lightening up the colour palette. The pattern of the jacket is actually chartreuse and purple, so there is subtle funkiness going on.
Details: Eddie Bauer sweater (secondhand), Tommy Hilfiger jeans (thrifted), Mia shoes (retail)
Thoughts: Are you sensing a theme yet? I have been wearing this platform loafers non-stop lately. Honestly, they go with everything I want to wear right now, to the point that I have to stop myself from reaching for them every single day. Patting myself on the back for making my one retail purchase of the year really count. I am also very pleased with these jeans. I think they are from the mid-2000s, but the kick flare silhouette feels fresh again to me. I’ve been wearing these a lot in lieu of the bootcut pair I also thrifted. I think it’s because these jeans work so well with my platform loafers, and the bootcut will work better with ankle boots which I haven’t started wearing yet. I may need to re-think this because once it starts raining (or, worse yet, snowing), full-length jeans might become a trickier proposition. Wet hems are the worst.
Details: J. Crew shirt (secondhand), Tse sweater (thrifted), Paul Smith pants (Poshmark), J. Crew shoes (retail)
Thoughts: I picked up these pants on a bit of a whim. I have been wanting a pair of plaid pants for a while, and was looking for a more relaxed silhouette (not cigarette/skinny pants); these pants seemed to fit the bill but I had some reservations. The listing photos didn’t show the pants very well, which made it difficult to know what the silhouette would look like on an actual person. I also had concerns about the sizing, as the pants are made in Italy; Italian sizes are quite different but I didn’t know whether the pants followed that sizing or not. I sat on the listing for weeks and then, randomly, the seller dropped the price to $20. Did I mention that they are wool and worth $$$? I did some Googling and was able to find an old stock photo that showed the pants worn by a model, which at least gave me a better idea of the silhouette … so I took a risk. And you know what? It was worth it. They fit great and look fab. This was a pretty plain outfit but I am excited to try for something a little more edgy next time.
Details: Marni top (Poshmark), Thierschmidt skirt (thrifted), butterfly necklace (secondhand), Stuart Weitzman shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: Not much to say about this outfit other than that I enjoy these pieces and am always happy to wear them.
Details: Uniqlo top (thrifted), Vero Moda pants (thrifted), J. Crew blazer, belt and shoes (all retail), Stella & Dot necklace (thrifted)
Thoughts: It’s been years since I wore this blazer — it was one of my first upcycle/embroidery projects back in the day. I decided to pull it out and create an outfit around it. I came up with the colour palette on the fly, but I think it works. It’s all muted shades, which helps make it feel cohesive, I think.
Details: Della Spiga jacket (thrifted), Esprit belt (thrifted), Ralph Lauren skirt (thrifted), Ferragamo shoes (thrifted)
Thoughts: You know how I did Romantic Prairie this summer? This is Romantic Highlands. Same but different.