Outfits Not Just Clothes

Sometimes a good outfit can be a simple t-shirt & jeans, with boots and a blazer for a bit of polish. I also layered in a chambray shirt for some denim-on-denim action, which is a styling trick I really like for spring. Of course this t-shirt serves up a message.  "They Didn't Burn Witches They Burned Women" blazer-J.Crew(similar here ), shirt-Gap(similar here ), T-shirt- TeePublic ,  jeans- Universal Standard , bracelets- Nordstrom , ring-Mejuri(similar here ), boots-DSW(similar here ) On the surface there's nothing revolutionary about this look. Again, a fairly simple formula of jeans, tee, blazer, and boots with a layered chambray shirt. However, the bright orange and how it plays on the colors of the T-shirt, and of course the messaging makes these clothes an outfit.  I'm not going to presume that I'm changing the world by wearing a feminist T-shirt, but it's in the small ways and subtle cues is part of making a difference especially for these two...

 A few weeks ago I had a very rare weekend home alone, during which I made some interesting online purchases... hence these floral overalls.  I can't say vodka wasn't involved. I can say that before the frigid temperatures came upon us here this week I was able to get some outfit pics featuring said overalls with some late afternoon sunshine in the background.  coat-Nordstrom(similar here ), shirt /boots- Gap (similar boot here ), overalls- Cider , sunnies- Kate Spade With any overall, whether shorts or full-length the shoulder-strap-to-crotch ratio is a vital concern. What you want to avoid is a droopy bib and a tight crotch. Here the portions are working well enough, it could be better, but the shoulder ruffle on the shirt helps balance out the look. While some may think overalls on a middle-aged woman is a case of mutton-dressed-as-lamb, I think the dramatic, while not being twee floral print of this pair is just enough quirk for a grown woman. 

 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. 

coat-H&M(more options here ), turtleneck / shirt -Gap, shorts- Anthropologie (similar here from Express), necklace- Benevolence LA (similar here on Amazon), boots -Steve Madden via Nordstrom Another #turtlenecktuesday for you here before we head into a holiday weekend. This OOTD is all about layers?  First a base of a turtleneck and tights, then a mid layer of tweedy shorts and a chambray shirt. Then topping it off with this plaid coat, boots, and necklace. I love necklaces worn over turtlenecks, it's the perfect backdrop to highlight a statement piece, or make a fairly simple chain feel more special. Read more of my outfits ideas for turtlenecks over at Webb Weekly .