Outfits Not Just Clothes

Went on an impromptu shopping trip a few Saturdays a go and took some dressing-room selfies. You may recall my post about  Pavement . From there I stepped over to  Phoenix Boutique  a high end consignment store in Lawrenceville.  This top still had the tags, from C/MEO Collective (more options here and the same top over at Poshmark ) original price--$150(!) so a huge deal at $30. I didn't get the skirt because I have similar skirts and I don't wear a ton of skirts. This top will probably become a regular player with the upcoming warmer weather. As you can see I kept my hiking sweat pants and sneakers on for these try-ons because I'm classy like that!  Anthropologie (similar here , here , and here ) Played around with layering this sheer turtleneck under a cropped, boxy top, not really feeling it. This tweedy, fringed piece stayed at the store.  Look at her in leather! Bit of a struggle to get this off, she also stayed at the store. Another NWT item fr...

dress- H&M (similar here from Asos ), necklace/sunnies-Gifted, loafers-Zara(similar here ) You wouldn't think a double-breasted tuxedo-esque coat dress would be all that versatile, however the collar does lend itself to a several stylings--flipped or folded as I've done both in the above shots. Since it's still summery out, I wore this on its own as a dress, but come the cooler months this frock can double as a coat/blazer hybrid, standing as a third piece to a shirt-trousers fall look. I'm also thinking this winter it'll wear well underneath a coat to act as middle layer... we shall see.  For now, it's just chic af, don't you agree?

blazer-Uniqlo(more blazers here ), shirt-Banana Republic(more button-ups here ), shorts-Old Navy(more shorts here ), necklace-Gift(similar here ), watch-Michael Kors(similar here ),  belt-Gap, loafers-Sole Society(similar here ),  This OOTD features so many elements that speak to my personal outfitting strategy--stripes, a novelty print, mixing prints, rule of three, playfulness, and androgyny. But really it comes down to this outfitting question--What would a privileged white guy wear for a country club brunch? Looking at you knit blazer, anchor shorts, and kiltie loafers! 

cardigan-Free People(similar here ), blouse-Gap(similar here ), joggers- Le Tote (similar here from Asos ), oxfords-Sole Society(similarish here ), watch-Michael Kors(similar here ) Trying to keep things light and breezy during these hot-sticky days. At first blush this OOTD may seem a bit basic. HUHEVER, if you look closer you'll see some subtle outfitting occurring: Exhibit A. the mesh vamps of these oxfords mirror the pattern of these joggers!  Exhibit B. this high-low hem cardigan is the perfect " third piece " over this shirt and pants.  Exhibit C. The overall vibe of this look is laidback chic, no? YES! I rest my case!