Outfits Not Just Clothes

It's a new year, a new month, a new season, but the same coat as seen my last two posts, here and here . I'm usually pretty dormant between Christmas and the end of January as the weather can be untenable, but here lately we've had a warmish streak. So here's the first outfit of 2026! hat--??? but here's something similar from Wooly Bear Knits ,  coat--Nordstrom(similar here ), dress--Anthropologie(similar here ), turtleneck-- Cuddl Duds , loafers--Madewell(similar here ), necklace--Banana Republic(similar here ) I've worn and posted this almost exact look about two years ago here . In fact this outfit was my first posting of the new 2024 year, I guess I'm becoming predictable, but in my last post I was questioning my style mojo, so returning to a look I know works and makes feel like I'm wearing an outfit, not just clothes can be kind of grounding, a reset of sorts.  

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, ...

 Last week I featured a layered look for this transitional season between winter and spring in this post . Here I'm in the same location and wearing the same turtleneck, this time with a sweater and trouser combo. There's a strong tonal vibe in this look. Loving the play with burgundy and pink against the grey pant.  coat/sweater-Nordstrom/Nordstrom Rack(similar here and here ), turtleneck-Cuddl Duds(similar here ), pants- Everlane , loafers- Mix No. 6 vis DSW, necklace-J.Crew Factory(similar here ), bag-Coach(similar here ) Today, here in Pittsburgh it's going to feel like summer, so don't know how much more use this turtleneck will get, but layers are key for early spring. We are set for chillier weather next week, so it's not time for shorts and tanks just yet. In case you missed it, here's this same sweater from a summer post (also shot on this hilltop) and this coat from this past fall and the previous . Just to show how the right pieces can (and should) ...