What I Wore: Pants and Plants of Summer

You guys! Exciting stuff this week! I have a new spot for indoor photos! We re-arranged our living room about a week and a half ago, and the serious fringe benefit is that I got a new spot for outfit photos. I didn’t even realize how tired I was of the bedroom photos until I had something new and fresh. I long to create these posts with more variety in the photography, but it can be very tricky most days.

This week was pretty good in terms of getting dressed. Most outfits came easily, and I mixed and matched a little more than I normally do in summer. As we near the end of the season I find myself wanting to experiment a little more because I’ve worn some of my tried and true combos so many times. Here’s what I came up with.

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MONDAY:

Cotton Tank, old Everlane (similar) | Clyde Work Pant (4/R), in cotton twill, Elizabeth Suzann, SS17 (similar in cotton canvas) | Madrid Sandal, Birkenstock | Necklace, c/o Rebecca Mir Grady | Vintage Sisal Bag, Etsy | Hat, Brookes Boswell

Style Notes: This outfit came together ridiculously easy, on a hot, busy day. No time for doing hair = hat. Hot outside = tank. A/C inside = pants. Need for comfort = Birks. After I threw on all the pieces, I realized they presented in sort of a farmer-chic way, and I loved it! Late summer at its best.

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TUESDAY:

Top, Miranda Bennett (similar) | Clyde Work Short (6) in Linen, Elizabeth Suzann, SS17 | Wedge Clogs (41), No.6 | Classic Tote, c/o Cuyana

Style Notes: Every once in awhile I manage to get invited to some cool blogger-related events around town. On Tuesday Mr. Seasons and I went to the soft launch of a new Quickfish restaurant location (it was suuuuper tasty), and I kicked up my daywear with a leather bag and clogs. Loved how I felt in this outfit.

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WEDNESDAY:

Air Dolman Tee (M), c/o Everlane | Tank Wrap Dress (6), c/o Everlane | Birkenstocks | Vintage Sisal Bag, Etsy

Style Notes: Decided to give my wrap dress some love today. I’ve come to realize I like it best layered over a tee. I tried it first with my girlfriend tee (see below), but I didn’t like the way it came together. It does work super well with this Air tee, which I like, but you have to be careful to never dry it. I made that mistake once, and now it’s a little funky. I do think I will try layering this dress with my burgundy, 3/4 top when the weather cools down.

This dress is made from GoWeave, Everlane’s popular 100% triacetate, drapey, wrinkle-resistant fabric. I have mixed feelings about this material. I am not a huge fan of synthetic fabrics purely based on how they feel on my body. I don’t even like silk that much. The GoWeave is kind of slippery and thick, there really isn’t any other fabric I can compare it to. I don’t love how it feels, and it can be kind of heavy, but it’s very sturdy and stands up well to most things that come its way.

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THURSDAY:

Girlfriend Tee (M), Tradlands | Jeans, Vintage Levi’s (501) (similar) | Sandals, old Everlane (similar) | Hat, Brookes Boswell | Vintage Sisal Bag, Etsy

Style Notes: Jeansssss! I have missed my vintage-beloveds during these dog days of summer! We were headed to an outdoor concert in a park, and since the night was set to be cool, jeans it was. I felt pretty casual in my jeans and t-shirt, so I opted for nicer sandals instead of Birks. Love how this look came together.

Side Note: This is my treasured fiddle leaf fig plant! I’ve been giving it my love and affection for more than a year now, and it’s gotten so tall! I scored this one for $19.99 at the local grocery/department store. For the first time in my life, I think I have a green thumb! Eventually, when I’m feeling brave, I’ll re-pot him into one of these amazing planters

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FRIDAY:

Candela Utility Dress c/o Able, (M) | Birkenstocks | Jacqui Bag, made in Portland, c/o (use code ‘SS+Jacqui’ to save 15%)

Style Notes: Just as the temperatures shift, so do my preferences. Friday I felt ready to start using some of my leather bags again after a summer filled with loving on my vintage sisal bag. Maybe it was also my way of subliminally trying to dress up this look too.

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SATURDAY:

Baseball Cap, Everlane | U-Neck Tee (M), Everlane | Modern BF Jeans (27), Everlane | Birkenstocks | Jacqui Bag, made in Portland, c/o (use code ‘SS+Jacqui’ to save 15%)

Style Notes: I threw on these clothes in the morning to go do a yardwork-related project, telling myself later I’d actually put together an outfit. But you know what? I was so comfortable, I kept rolling with it. Here is ‘casual Andrea.’ Had to sneak in the leather bag again though.

More Plants: This is my beautiful monstera plant that a friend gave me when she moved away. After my fig, this is probably my favorite plant. It’s really cool in that the stalks of the leaves actually become pregnant and then split open to bring new growth. Fun fact: the more light the plant sees, the more splits in the leaves.

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SUNDAY:

Pima Micro Rib Scoop Neck Tee | Clyde Work Pant (4/R), in cotton twill, Elizabeth Suzann, SS17 (similar in cotton canvas) | Day Glove flat (10.5), c/o Everlane | Jacqui Bag, made in Portland, c/o (use code ‘SS+Jacqui’ to save 15%)

Style Notes: For some reason this was the hardest day of the week for me to get dressed. Anytime I feel a time pressure, my mind goes blank. I enjoyed wearing this outfit, but didn’t love it. It feels like it’s missing a third piece, but I am not sure what. Maybe a cool linen kimono. But I don’t really wear those, so… Here we are, with probably my least favorite look from the week, but I still don’t hate it.

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Is your summer winding down or still in full swing? My kids go back to school on Monday, and I feel a little sad that our carefree days are coming to an end. We’re trying to fit in a few more fun things this week though. And maybe another viewing of the Sandlot!