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, ...

 Who among us hasn't taken a mirror selfie? And in these pandemic times, there have been days when only the mirror (and my husband and kids) have gotten to witness my outfitting skills. You may recall last year some posts on "What I would have worn to a holiday party"  here and here .    Well for my last post this year I wanted to highlight a few of the year's mirror selfies, most notably those I took in the office bathroom on the days I was at an actually place of business, not my third floor (drafty) den.  blazer-Zara(more options here ), cami- LilySilk pants-Gap(similar here ) loafer-Anne Klein(similar here ) I posted this on  Instagram  in September, as an early return-to-the-office look.  Wanted something not too-over-the-top, but elevated with a pop! And she was accessorized with RBG!  RBG Pin- Wildfang (currently available here ) sweater- Gap , pants- Anthropologie (similar here ), loafers-Anne Klein(similar here ) What can I sa...

 I've been seeing oversized blazers, wide-leg trousers, sneakers all over the place for a minute now. And when I say "all over" I mean online, obviously. And I find myself embracing these trends because I have so many pieces that fit with this mishmash of business formal, casual, and sporty style blazer/trousers-J.Crew(more options here and here ), tee-Cotton Factory(find something similar from Commonwealth Press ), earrings-Jewel Mint(similar here via Poshmark ), rings- Mejuri , sneakers-H&M(similar here ) The three main pieces of this OOTD are almost vintage, having been purchased over a decade ago in the aughts when I was first starting work in an office and decided I needed to dress formally in trousers and blazers everyday. The whole "dress for the job you want, not the job you have" idea being popular at the time.  Now, the job I have is working from home, so no on cares what you wear!  But, this outfit showcases how trends are cyclical. The wide-leg...