Happy Monday, ladies. I hope your weekend included something restorative, even if it was just five quiet minutes and a really good cup of tea. Today’s post is short and sweet because my weekend was a full one.
I was somewhat surprised when a reader commented on a previous “What I wore” post that I appeared to care about what I wear and how I dress. Of course, I do, but my outfits aren’t always carefully thought out down to the last detail. Last week, I got dressed by playing with combinations and was happy with the results.
Wearing What Felt Right
On Monday, I met a friend for lunch and a long, fun chat about any and everything. She’s also really fun to shop with because she gets me out of my comfort zone. I wore a pair of dark-wash bootcut jeans and buttoned a black cardigan up like a pullover. I added a large pearl necklace, then looked in the mirror and decided if one was good, two might be more fun, and they were. I was hitting the mall after, so I wore comfy sneakers and a bag I could sling over my shoulder. No less than 3 women commented on my pearls at Nordstrom, so I’ll be wearing them like this again ☺️.
Later in the week, I spent a full day working from home wearing wide-cuffed jeans and a cashmere tee. During the day, I wore socks because the house felt chilly, and when we got a last-minute invitation to meet friends for a casual dinner, I added a cotton cardigan and switched to my black Mary Janes. When I looked at this picture of my outfit, I second-guessed my choice and decided that the next time I experiment with a trend, I would do it with a less expensive garment. I like these jeans, but I’m not wearing them often enough to warrant their price.
Over the weekend, I wore a red-and-white striped tee with these cropped Chico’s black pants to a family birthday barbeque. I added these raspberry-colored slides, which are far enough away from the top to coordinate nicely. I was inspired to buy these sandals after struggling to find red shoes, and I decided this was an affordable option that I knew I would wear a lot. My hat never saw the light of day because we were under an overhang, but the necklace was a fun touch. I haven’t worn it in many years, but for some reason, it felt right with this combination.
Not Every Outfit Needs a Strategy
I still love the creative side of getting dressed…playing with proportions, mixing textures, and finding that sweet spot between structure and softness. There’s real joy in making an outfit click. But lately, I’m leaning more into play than perfection.
Also, a small confession…I’ve realized I can’t always see my accessories clearly, so they tend to go unworn. I’m in the process of rethinking how I store them so they’re easier to reach for because what’s the point of having lovely things if they stay tucked away?
Style doesn’t have to be a project. Sometimes the fun is simply in putting things together for the pleasure of it.
Do you have a smart way of organizing your accessories, or do you forget to wear them too? I’d love to hear what’s working for you.