Outfits Not Just Clothes

 This past Mother's day I treated myself with a weekend rental of this orange pleated dress that I styled several different ways. Here's a more casual/sporty take for a Sunday morning nature moment, you may catch a glimpse of a little sprite in the background.  dress-- TOME Collective via Rent the Runway , top- Vetior via Amazon, leggings- Innersy via Amazon, sunnies- Ralph Lauren , tote-- Pavement , sneakers-Zara (similar here ) I rented this dress because of the high-neck (to hide my thyroid surgery scar) and the color. The silhouette is not my usual cup of tea, but I loved the pleating and its twirliness. I layered over it a cropped wrap top (which is giving me ballet-core energy) and underneath leggings for coverage. The dress is a bit transparent and sleeveless, which can be challenging to wear casually. I kept the sporty vibe of the leggings going with these colorblock sneakers and carried a rainbow tote.  I love outfitting against a garment's "type". This...

 Or should I say winter flannel as we woke up yesterday to falling snow, well I guess there's "fall" in that.  😉😊 Just a little novelty pendant, the dear/antler theme is so right-on for fall! shirtdress/boots-Nordstrom(similar here  and here ) wrap top-eShakti(more options here ), pants-Zara(similar here ), necklace-Forever 21(something fun here ), ring- Skelton Jewelr y I last featured this flannel midi in this post and I'm struck by how different the styling is between these two outfits.  In the earlier look I leaned into the casual modern grunge vibe of this flannel. Here I went with an edgy layered take that is still casual, but feels more polished. One of the challenges with this dress is the length and side-slits. You can't really wear it solo, like a dress, nor can you tuck it in like a shirt. I've done some fancy half-tug here and added this cropped wrap top to create a more fitted silhouette. Proportion can be tricky with oversized pieces and it de...

dress/wrap-eShakti(similar here and here ), necklace-J.Crew(more necklaces here  and here ), watch-Michael Kors(similar here ), sandals-Target(similar here ) One of the most often touted pieces of advice on how to transition summertime frocks into fall is by utilizing black layers, like this knit bolero. This black wrap is doing the work of bringing this medallion-printed midi dress into the fall season by providing coverage and accentuating the silhouette, for a more fitted look.  Obviously, heavier fabrics, along with autumnal colors and patterns are a huge part of fall dressing, but I'm also a big fan of tailored outfits for this season. A leaner fit provides a contrast and signals an end to the flowy, breezy pieces of summer.  Normally, I'd recommend finishing this outfit with a boot or closed-toe flat, but I wanted to give these simple sandals one last hurrah before storing them away over the winter. Summer shoes are a wrap! 🎬...

cardigan-Gap(similarish here ), dress- Amazon , necklace-J.Crew(more options here ), ring-Jewel Mint(similar here via Poshmark ), kicks- Zara , sunnies- Target This OOTD is an amalgamation of functional needs wrapped up(pun intended) in what I hope are fashionable choices. First, it's still hot AF here in Pittsburgh in OCTOBER(!!!!). So, I needed something lightweight, but not too skimpy for the office. I went with this polka-dot maxi sundress last seen here , and styled it with a wrap-cardi for work appropriate coverage. Then accessorized with fashion sneakers, a statement necklace, and my go-to polka-dot sunnies. It's a bit of a hodge podge of items, but overall I think it's a fun look. Or, who knows...? This unending summer weather has really put me through the ringer. I have so few options that fit, are comfortable, are appropriate, and are nursing-friendly here in this heat and humidity. I broke down some of my outfitting/b...