Outfits Not Just Clothes

On this Good Friday in the year of our Lord 2025 when "dumpster fire" is an understatement I took a moment to pose under a bridge in front of some graffiti in the floral skirt/cowboy boot combo, last seen in this post .   jacket--Vintage(similar here ) turtleneck--J.Crew( here ), skirt/belt--Amazon(similar here and here ), boots-- DSW , jewelry--J.Crew Factory(similar here ), Etsy (more options  here ), Nordstrom( here ), watch--Monroe( here ), bag--Shiraleah(more options here ) I've labeled this jacket as "vintage" since I've had it since 2011 (!!!) as seen in this post  and paired it with a tone-on-tone turtle for a chilly spring day. Loving how these olive greens coordinate with the skirt. And even though this looks is similar in elements to the March post (same skirt, boots, and a different turtleneck) I think this is it's own distinctive look, being a bit harder and more utilitarian.  Stay safe out there and if you're celebrating this weekend, ...

 Hello Friends! Since we are in the dark depths of winter, which prohibits good outfitting shooting, I figured instead of struggling to get good pics in waning light, rain, and freezing temps, I'd go back into the archives for another "one dress years apart" post, as I did here .  First up, from a post back in September of 2018 This dress from Target was my way back into workwear after my second baby. These bangs were meant to be a style refresh, again upon returning to work, but in the end, they just became bothersome. Here I'm seeing myself covering up with leggings (most likely as shapewear) and a long cardigan. There's a lot of accessorizing going on with the big belt, necklace, and sunnies. The VANS are pure comfort.  About three years later in this post . Belted the dress again, but went for more delicate jewelry and coordinated by footwear from Born with this bag from Shiraleah . This feels more fresh, more carefree, not as weighted down. Went back to r...

 We are a little over a week away from the official start of fall and I am itching to bust out chunky knits, flannels, boots, and denim.  But before we settle in for autumn, here's another take on this summer dress, last seen in this post , paired with a different type of sweater.  dress-Universal Standard(more options here ), cardi- Banana Republic Factory , sunnies- Kate Spade , necklaces-Mejuri(more options here ), belt-Gap(more options here ), bag-Shiraleah(similar here ), shoes-Born(similar here ),  In this version we have the same dress, but dressed up a bit with a sleek cardigan, belt, bag, and sandals. I can definitely see this dress transition into fall/winter with a turtleneck and boots. Which is your favorite, above belted and beige or here tone-on-tone? 

 When IS a jumpsuit just a jumpsuit?.... Never! A good jumpsuit is EVERYTHING. Preference on "good". An ill-fitting, pulling-at-all-the-wrong-places, contortionist-required jumpsuit or romper is the worst. The worst, obviously after war, famine, and drought. Here I'm living the last few days of school-free summer in this chambray beauty.  jumpsuit/necklace-Banana Republic(more options here and here ), sunnies-Ralph Lauren(similar here ), bracelet- BaYou With Love , bag--Shiraleah(similar here ) , shoes-Born(similar here ) I've mostly worn this jumpsuit as "overalls" as seen here , here , and here . This sunny summer day, I went with the throw-it-on-and-go approach, pairing this one-piece with gold jewelry and neutral accessories.