Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Hello Friends! Another comparison post, this time the same pair of pants worn not that long ago or as far apart from each other. Both of these outfits were worn in 2021, the first from January.  Original post here .       I paired these floral pants from Uniqlo with a cropped sweater top from Mango , a long windowpane duster, and combat boots both from Nordstrom . My thinking here was to let the print of the pants dictate the rest of the look and I wanted to go with a long and lean silhouette. So a neutral black top and a topper with a contrasting print in the same color family as the pants.  With a wider-leg bottom I'm of a mixed bag when it comes to the shoe choice. Here, since I was going for long and lean the heeled boot seem the correct call.  Later that Spring in this post .... For this outfit I went with an all-black top half with a turtleneck from Gap and a jacket also from Nordstrom , again taking a cue from a color in the pants' print...

This outfit was built around a literal foundation garment--a bodysuit. From there it was a matter of picking pieces that spoke to each other to bring together a look. Unlike, my last post that had a very clear style point of you view, this outfit has a more eclectic aesthetic.  blazer/bodysuit- Gap (similar options here  and here ), skirt- Universal Standard , sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , scarf- Ralph Lauren (similar here ), belt- Amazon , boots- Nordstrom (similar here ) Forgive my hunched appearance, I always remember to stand up straight when it's too late. The seeds of this look, which did come together a bit waywardly, were planted from this  Who What Wear article.  It featured both bodysuits and silk split skirts as "must haves" for spring, but didn't necessarily style them in the same look. Pairing them together on my own, I then reached for this belt, boots, and blazer. The scarf came almost as an afterthought for a bit of coverage. The scoop neckline of this bo...

 With winter in full swing it's fun to experiment with layers. Not only are they a practical means of dealing with the cold, but when done well, can also create new shapes and silhouettes. Here I've layered a wrap crop-top over a very warm gingham shirt for a corseting like effect that cinches in this oversized shirt.  coat-J.Crew(similar here ), crop top/boots-Nordstrom(similar here and  here ), gingham shirt-Mango(similar here and here ), skit-Uniqlo(similar here ), sunnies- Diff Eyewear There's a Victorian feel to this silhouette, no? This gingham print makes me think of Anne of Green Gables  especially when paired with this full skirt and lace-up boots.  This coat, that I've had for over a decade(which really speaks to the value of investing in outerwear) "chic-ifies" the over all look, which being in black and white is also kind of edgy. So there's deceptively a lot going on in this outfit, which just goes to show you the power of layers! 

With this recent thaw and warmer days, spring is definitely in the air. And while most think of floral dresses and pastel colors for spring, this outfitter is drawn toward leather! Leather Jacket/Combat Boots-Nordstrom(similar here and here ), blouse- Pavement , sweats- Mango I love the mix of seemingly disparate elements to this look.  The leather jacket and combat boots obviously go hand-in-hand, but this feminine blouse and very unexpected pair of joggers come together for a surprisingly low-key chic outfit.