Outfits Not Just Clothes

 I've had this classic Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress since 2009! I originally  posted it was in 2014  here !  Now 12 years, a masters degree, and two kids later it's still going strong! trench-Gap(similar here ), dress-Diane von Furstenberg(similar here ), pants-Uniqlo(similar here ), necklace-Banana Republic(similar here ), bracelet / ring -Ana Luisa, bralette- Three Bird Nest , boots-Vince Camuto (similar here via DSW) And apparently I also had this trench back then because I wore it with this dress in the original post! I was 33 in the above pick and wearing heels! Now at 45 I'm still rocking this wrap, but in a more eclectic take with the layering over pants and bralette. Who wore it better? 33-year-old me or 45-year-old me? 

Got out and about in the city here recently. We met up with some fully vaxxed friends at the Allegheny Overlook and got these shots on the walkway down to the river walk. There was a bit of brisk in the air this evening so I draped a white denim jacket over my shoulders, grabbed my fanny pack, and headed out for some very much needed socializing.  jacket /blouse-J.Crew(similar blouse here ), shorts / bag -Everlane, sunnies- Diff Eyewear , necklace- Ana Luisa , shoes- Marc Fisher There's a bit of a high-and-low mix going on with this OOTD. There's this silk blouse paired with denim, a high-waisted suiting short with a fanny pack, and in the background is beautiful greenery and road signs! I really love this look for a summer evening. It's comfortable, laidback, but still chic and fresh. 

 Or should I say winter flannel as we woke up yesterday to falling snow, well I guess there's "fall" in that.  😉😊 Just a little novelty pendant, the dear/antler theme is so right-on for fall! shirtdress/boots-Nordstrom(similar here  and here ) wrap top-eShakti(more options here ), pants-Zara(similar here ), necklace-Forever 21(something fun here ), ring- Skelton Jewelr y I last featured this flannel midi in this post and I'm struck by how different the styling is between these two outfits.  In the earlier look I leaned into the casual modern grunge vibe of this flannel. Here I went with an edgy layered take that is still casual, but feels more polished. One of the challenges with this dress is the length and side-slits. You can't really wear it solo, like a dress, nor can you tuck it in like a shirt. I've done some fancy half-tug here and added this cropped wrap top to create a more fitted silhouette. Proportion can be tricky with oversized pieces and it de...

tee , shorts , & sneakers(similar here )- Gap sunnies-Ralph Lauren(similar here ), watch-Michael Kors(similar here ) It's HOT HOT HOT, and I"m keeping it as simple (yet stylish) as possible. I don't know if this is true, but I feel that white denim shorts are naturally more breathable than basic blue cut-offs. Or, that could just be me. They are definitely more crisp and elevate the simple striped tee.  What also elevates these pieces into an outfit are the designer sunglasses and watch. Yes, in regards to higher end accessories, the sneakers are a missed opportunity here. The sandals seen in this post  and here may have been a more chic choice, but I'm in in-between at-home pedis and wanted to counter the stripes in the shirt with some simple polka dots.