Outfits Not Just Clothes

 The feeling of fall is in the air and I'm hankering for all of the sartorial delights this season has to offer. In this post I've embraced the hotly debated, higher-rise and wider-leg of this season's  jean silhouette . I still prefer my skinnies, but am willing to embrace change. Also, I'm living for these boots! blazer(similarish here and here ), tank , jeans -Gap, sunnies- DIFF Eyewear , necklace/ring- Mejuri , 2nd necklace-- Benevolence LA , belt- Amazon , boots-Vince Camuto(similar here ) via Nordstrom This look was inspired by Awakwafina-- I immediately hone in on the blazer, belt, jean combination. Granted my belt's not Gucci , but the hardware is similar. I also I went with an ankle boot as opposed to a pump, but both have a "blockish" heel and opted for a knit striped tank versus a silky button-down.  Even with those minor adjustments the over all vibe is similar--casual, yet polished, simple, but striking. 

Even with working from home I always try to get dressed in some way every morning. Whether it's activewear, jeans and a tee, or some coordinated loungewear, as seen in this post !   coat/sneakers-H&M(similar here and here ), sweatshirt- Hanes , sweatpants-Old Navy(similarish here ), jewelry- Mejuri This outfit was inspired by this Who What Wear article  from last month. The basic outfit formula is a matching loungewear set with a tailored overcoat and boots. I reinterpeted the footwear option and swapped in sneakers with the warmer and less wet weather. I also added in some gold jewelry and lipstick to elevate the overall look.  Last year around this time , my outfitting was VERY different consisting mostly of androgynous work wear and subdued-hued dresses.  But as we have all come to learn, a lot can change in a year, and I think how we dress reflects those changes more than ever. As winter starts to wind down and things start opening up I hope to embrace ...

 Debating on whether this was a #turtlenecktuesday post, or just a great sweater/style inspiration post... I went with the latter. sweater- Ruhling Woven , shirt-Wildfang(more options here ), trousers-Gap(similar here ), sneakers- H&M , ring- Mejuri , sunnies- Diff Eyewear This OOTD has various points of inspiration Fear of God Pre-Fall 2020 Linda Tol image via The Zoe Report All three of the images above have a relaxed and sporty sophistication, mixing knitwear, menswear-inspired pieces, and athletic touches.  I definitely also took into account artful layering with the elongated shirt hem and played around with the oversized collar of the sweater.  I also love the mix of texture and a bit of print in the stripes. In my last post I pointed out how pinstripes are a great way to get a bit of print into and otherwise solid outfit.  But really any strip will work to create a bit more visual interest from the standard, shirt, pants, sweater combo.  Sneakers are...