Style Weekly 4.2
MONDAY
This ivory cotton sweater from Gap is new so, of course, I had to wear it right away (and again later in the week as well.) The color pairs perfectly with the darker washes of denim in my capsule wardrobe. I added these new suede loafers from Bared Footwear that are the perfect shade of tan (*pr product).
TUESDAY
If your closet is feeling a little stale, I highly recommend adding a new accessory. It instantly injects some creativity and variety. This bandana was a new purchase for my February capsule, and I plan to wear it well into spring and summer. This outfit does feel a little springlike (I definitely wore a coat over this, FYI), but it worked for a more mild winter day.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday I did some layering with a brown button down shirt and my ivory sweater. I rolled the sleeves of my sweater so you could see the cuffs of the button down, and I liked how this look turned out. I’m also wearing some indigo barrel jeans and brown suede boots.
THURSDAY
Thursday’s look was very simple, but, it turns out, I like simple. I wore a white tee underneath my sweater for warmth and dimension and added a pendant necklace.
FRIDAY
Friday I decided to pop out of the house in the morning to work at the coffee shop. Working from home does not exactly inspire me creatively, but changing my surroundings even if it’s just for an hour does wonders. I wore my winter uniform again - a white tee over a sweater with jeans and boots. If it ain’t broke and all that.
SATURDAY
Saturday we headed out to do some errands - picking up a birthday gift and haircuts for the kids. I wanted something comfortable and easy so I put on a black sweater, relaxed fit jeans, and shearling lined boots. I played around with the accessories for a few minutes and landed on this bandana and belt combo. I love the combination of black and olive green. I added this coat as well.
Saturday evening, we snuck away for a belated birthday date for Danny. We went out to dinner at a Mediterranean spot in Lincoln Park (the food was delicious but the service was wild - a fight almost broke out between the staff so I’ll have to withhold my recommendation, yikes!) Afterward, we went to The Second City for some laughs which I will happily recommend especially for a winter date. So funny! I wore this leopard print dress from Rouje which was gifted to me last month. The ruching on the bodice makes for a very flattering fit, and leopard is one of the few prints I like wearing. I took a size up which I typically do for European brands. For the rest of the look, I added a flowy blazer over top (similar from same brand) and my knee high boots (it’s too cold for sockless feet!)
So far I’m very into my February capsule wardrobe - the colors, the simplicity, and the new accessories feel very me. I’m trying to stay focused on winter dressing, but I sense spring creeping into my thoughts. I’ll try to hold out till March for spring related content, but I can’t promise anything. The mind wants what it wants!
Talk soon, Ashley
So chic, esp love that chunky ivory knit!