Outfits Not Just Clothes

 Now that it's officially fall I'm starting to layer with sweaters, sweatshirts, and vests over button-downs, and wearing boots. And there's something about red boots in particular this time of year that gives me all of the good feels.  sweatshirt- Grace & Stella , shirt & jeans--Thrifted from Thriftique (both menswear), boots--Nordstrom(similar here ), sunnies--Versace(more options here ), bracelets-- Nordstrom , ring--Ana Luisa(similar here ), earrings-- Amazon Yes, this sweatshirt is merch from a skincare/makeup company, and it goes great with this plaid men's button-up. I wore this to a recent screening of the documentary Find Hygge  and tried to subtly dress toward the theme, in comfortable garments with details (like these red boots) that made me feel good, comfortable, and happy.  I've outfitted around the concept of Hygge in the past as seen in these posts here and here . And while it may seem that comfy/cozy fair isle is the statement of Hygge, re...

 There are so many approaches to holiday dressing. You can go the quirky route with an ugly Christmas sweater, the glitzy route with sparkles, go for a comfy look in matching PJs, or just try to stay warm. For this look I went with a classic go-to outfit uniform, sweater over a dress.  sweater-Saks Off Fifth(more options here ), dress-Gap(similar here ), tights-Target, loafers- G. H. Bass , sunnies- Diff Eyewear I love the idea of fair isle sweater for holiday wear, it's festive without being too on-the-nose and you can wear all winter long, as I did in previous posts  here and here . For those outfits I went with a more menswear route, here I'm going feminine with a springtime dress. Sure, this may come off a little dowdy, but I'm loving the color story of navy, robin's egg blue, and grey. Plus, there's the general hygge-ness of this look, again a perfect holiday vibe! 

 A knitted hat is not only an essential for winter, but can also add a bit  more texture and pattern to your OOTD.  cardigan-Saks Off 5th(similar here and here ), blouse- Gap , jeans- Levi's , necklace-Jewel Mint(available here via Poshmark ), ring- Skelton Jewelry , boots-Sorel(similar here ), hat-Old Navy(similar here ) You may recall this blouse from my first "What I Could Have Worn" hallway mirror selfie post . It's now seeing the actual light of day with some of my all-time winter favorites--knit hat, chunky cardigan, and heavy-duty winter boots. These cold-weather basics are getting a bit of a style lift from the blouse and necklace. I leaned into the black and white color palette and went with black, as opposed to my standard skinny jeans. But actually, black denim is also a winter-time staple. And while I'm not a skier myself, I do enjoy classic Alpine style , and the prints of this sweater and hat speak to that après feel. I mean we are shooting on the ...

coat-Melloday(similar here ) via Nordstrom Rack , sweater-Saks Off Fifth(similar here ), shirt- H&M , trousers- Banana Republic , loafers- G. H. Bass , necklace-vintage/gifted Why yes, I did wear this same coat in my last post here . It's beginning to feel a lot like Spring, so coatigans, mid-weight jackets, and oversized blazers are all coming out of the cedar closet! For this OOTD I went the more androgynous route with navy trousers, loafers, and a button-down. I also got creative with my hygge-inspired sweater from this post , and draped it as a scarf. The sweater as scarf trend has been a round the street style block for a few seasons now, as seen here . And that's the great thing about the seasonal shifts and transitional dressing, as it provides the opportunities to rethink how to wear and pair particular garments.