Outfits Not Just Clothes

Sometimes a good outfit can be a simple t-shirt & jeans, with boots and a blazer for a bit of polish. I also layered in a chambray shirt for some denim-on-denim action, which is a styling trick I really like for spring. Of course this t-shirt serves up a message.  "They Didn't Burn Witches They Burned Women" blazer-J.Crew(similar here ), shirt-Gap(similar here ), T-shirt- TeePublic ,  jeans- Universal Standard , bracelets- Nordstrom , ring-Mejuri(similar here ), boots-DSW(similar here ) On the surface there's nothing revolutionary about this look. Again, a fairly simple formula of jeans, tee, blazer, and boots with a layered chambray shirt. However, the bright orange and how it plays on the colors of the T-shirt, and of course the messaging makes these clothes an outfit.  I'm not going to presume that I'm changing the world by wearing a feminist T-shirt, but it's in the small ways and subtle cues is part of making a difference especially for these two...

On this Good Friday in the year of our Lord 2025 when "dumpster fire" is an understatement I took a moment to pose under a bridge in front of some graffiti in the floral skirt/cowboy boot combo, last seen in this post .   jacket--Vintage(similar here ) turtleneck--J.Crew( here ), skirt/belt--Amazon(similar here and here ), boots-- DSW , jewelry--J.Crew Factory(similar here ), Etsy (more options  here ), Nordstrom( here ), watch--Monroe( here ), bag--Shiraleah(more options here ) I've labeled this jacket as "vintage" since I've had it since 2011 (!!!) as seen in this post  and paired it with a tone-on-tone turtle for a chilly spring day. Loving how these olive greens coordinate with the skirt. And even though this looks is similar in elements to the March post (same skirt, boots, and a different turtleneck) I think this is it's own distinctive look, being a bit harder and more utilitarian.  Stay safe out there and if you're celebrating this weekend, ...

March is winding down and spring trends are ramping up. From last summer's outrageous Brat Green , which I never even attempted to incorporate into my style, this spring is seeing a resurgence of pastels and deeper tones. Here's my take on a monochromatic look with olive green and sage hues.  jacket--H&M(similar here ), shirt / pants --Uniqlo, sunnies--Versace(more options here ), necklace--Banana Republic(similarish here ), ring / bracelet -Ana Luisa, boots-Vince Camuto(similar here ) from Nordstrom This "matching set" from Uniqlo features the trending barrel pant silhouette, not my usual fit, but you can't argue with it when paired with the cropped adjustable button-down and a pair of statement boots. I may also style this look with combat boots for messier days. This oversized quilted jacket is almost over a decade old, but it's utilitarian vibe keeps it in style. I've worn it with a pop of pink in years past and it would work "playing against...