Welcome to the last fall edition of ‘Wearing Lately.’
This is easily one of my favorite things to share on the blog, albeit the most time consuming (the posts are LONG and there are lots of links). But I know you guys love it too, so it’s definitely worth the effort. The last few weeks I have been really happy with my outfits. Though there are certainly a few things I’ve been wrestling through.
Here’s a look at what I’ve been wearing.
I’ve recently felt more inspired to wear dresses. Wool tights are a serious answer to the warm question, and wearing a dress is a nice change of pace from fall and winter’s steady stream of jeans. I recreated this look from last winter and enjoyed it just as much this go-round.
The peat coat! I have been wearing this a ton. The dark brown-green shade is such a lovely addition to my wardrobe. It feels sophisticated like black, but a little more interesting. As stated previously, this is my second try with the Cocoon Coat. Last year, I bought it in gray in my true size, 6 and I felt silly nearly every time I wore it. I believe the reason is two fold – the light gray color doesn’t work well for me, and it felt especially exaggerated in the oversized shape. The peat, which I bought in a size 4, fits a tiny bit smaller, and looks better because of the dark (and better suited for me) shade.
I love the warm earth tones of this look, but styling them causes me some sticking points. I’ve struggled a bit with how to retain a little edge in my look when wearing the soft, warm tones. It’s easy to look edgy when wearing black, but I admire people who do it while sporting other shades. It takes true style!
This outfit was such a fun collision of pieces. Layered much more than normal, I was super cozy. I waffle between overthinking a color palette to not thinking about it much at all. If I overthink this one, I feel a little unsure. But if I just roll with it, I think it looks pretty good.
Simple and warm does the trick. Love this dark and rich palette. Been enjoying this bag by Minnie + George, which was made by hand (no machines!) in Portland. Find out why hand stitching is stronger in my interview from the archives with the founder and designer of Minnie + George.
This was the day I discovered how amazing SmartWool no shows are. According to all the comments on Instagram, I am late to the party on this one, but it’s a very worthy party to attend! I picked up these socks recently at Nordstrom Rack and they are cold weather game changers!! They are keeping my feet toasty, but staying nice and hidden inside my booties. Bonus: they’re made in the USA!
A cold, rainy day uniform of sorts. It thrills me that I can be dressed as ‘tactical’ as ever for the weather, but still present as stylish and considered. Very happy with this outfit.
I am very happy with the layering and color palette here. Looking back over some posts from this time last year, I feel like I was struggling with all the components of keeping warm and dry. This year I feel a lot better about my choices. When I left the house I added my Cocoon Coat and I felt great!
My son had a Christmas program at his school and, in true WAHM fashion, I took it as an opportunity to dress up a bit. This coatigan + the wide pants are a tried and true combo I can rely on, and they came through in a pinch when Outfit A didn’t pan out in real life like I thought it would in my head.
I was very excited to try out these Day Boots with wide leg pants, and they did not disappoint. Sometimes my clog boots are too chunky, and my Boss Boots are too pointy, but these were juuuuuust right. The perfectionist in me is pleased, but the minimalist in me is grimacing.
Another home run outfit for me. These boots look especially good with these pants. The cozy sweater and comfy (yet unique and stylish) pants turned out to be a perfect wintry-weather day outfit.
There you have it. What I’ve been wearing lately. As always I love when you weigh in with your styling thoughts!
I love the cardigan layered with the waffle knit sweater! So much texture. I keep wanting to put together posts like this, as well, but then I get overwhelmed and quit before I’ve started.
They can definitely be overwhelming Leah! But I also find them addicting, haha. Maybe try doing a week (or 5 days) at a time? I also don’t feature EVERYTHING.
Thank you for the great post! I’m so glad I discovered your blog, as I just love your style, and the layered looks you’ve created without looking contrived. The clog boots are adorable on you. I’ve been wanting to purchase a pair for ages, but am worried that at 5’2″ with a size 8-81/2 shoe, I will look like I’m clomping around on little boats. Do you have any idea if they look good on short girls? (LOL) I think all the outfits are great – my favorite is the one with the black jeans, the clog boots and that yummy milk chocolate Juliette Jumper. Perfection!
Hey Holly – I am also 5’2 and have a pair of clogs boots in a size 10. The proportions work fine on shorter people and big feet!
Kate, thanks so much for weighing in! I really appreciate the information – You’ve given me courage. :)
I’m gonna echo Katie, I think they will look great! I really like clog boots because they add height, so there’s that too! And thank you. I love how you put that – milk chocolate, a great perspective!
Given your rave review, I think I know the answer to this, but do the Smartwool no-shows bunch up/fall down in your shoes? That is my number one pet peeve with socks and it happens so often!! Maybe I have narrow heels?
Not at all! They are the best no show socks that don’t fall/slip! I highly recommend buying them during Nordstrom annual sale
Lexie, so far no falling down. I wore them today with hightop converse and and it worked out well!
I love the way you layer. It’s something I’m still trying to master!
I think it will forever be an evolving art! It definitely doesn’t feel easy! Which area is tripping you up?
I noticed that great coat is from Aritzia. Is that a sustainable/ethical company? I didn’t see anything on their website to that effect, so I’ve always stayed away, but they sure do have great-looking pieces.
Great question Devon. I would say the answer to that is ‘yes and no.’ I bought a jacket from there last winter in a moment of desperation. Basically I couldn’t find a wool jacket I loved from my usual ethical haunts. It wasn’t a good fit, and when I went to return it, I found I could only get store credit. When I was at the store in my area I had a long chat with the manager about the company’s perspective on sustainability and ethics, and I was surprised to hear a lot of good things (which unfortunately I can’t remember now). And I said to her, it’s too bad the company doesn’t share that information with its customers and prospective customers, because to people like us it’s a selling point. One thing that I can remember is that they are a pretty small company on the back. I followed up later with the manager and the company, trying to get more information but to no avail. So take what you will from that information. I love their stuff, but I don’t usually shop there because it’s just hard to know, right?!
Moving to Portland in the next month or so from LA and loving your outfit inspiration! Definitely going to be a weather adjustment. :)
Indeed it will be! So far our winter has been VERY mild and not too cold. As long as you know how to stay dry, you will be okay!
Your outfit posts are always fun and I enjoy reading them and your thoughts. (I bet it takes a long time to put them together, it can be surprising I think to people who look at a blog and say “jezz, take a quick picture and throw some words and Bam! Money!”. There’s a lot of work that goes into the back end of blogs and the technical work and definitely a lot of work that goes into taking decent pictures and writing g a thoughtful post. You always do an excellent job!). Wool tights are so awesome for the cold weather and I think the texture of them makes for super cozy winter looks. I totally felt you with the opportunity for dressing up with the school program, lol!
YOU ARE SO CUTE AND YOUR EYEBROWS ARE AMAZING. Also, I’m twinning with Look 5 today! :)
OMG! Thank you Lo!!!!!! It’s 50% eyebrow powder, but I’ll take it!! >< I'll be watching to see the look when it hits your blog. :)
I’ve been coveting the Babaa cardi, may pull the trigger soon. I like the color of yours. I went to Seattle in November and brought a dress with me this time. I typically just do jeans/joggers. It was a longer warmer dress from Black Crane (well long on me since I’m so short) and threw it on over thermal layers (leggings/long sleeve top) with moto boots and my black puffer. I would definitely do a dress again! It was so comfortable and I felt a bit more polished. By the way, the no show Smartwool works in warm weather too – I wear mine in Hawaii all the time. Wool is so wonderful.
That sounds so cute Tania!!
Are you thinking of the cotton cardi? That would probably work really well in Hawaii!
Loving this full week – especially the “tactical” outfit. SO GOOD!
Haha, thanks Alison! It wasn’t even super intentional, I just kept adding things because it was cold and rainy, and then I thought, well this doesn’t look half bad, I better take a picture! :)
These outfits are so on point, Andrea. You have color combos down!
Also, I’m loving your hair! The rich warm shade is knock out on you.
Happy holidays. Thanks for all your work this year to help us dress and consume better. I’m excited for 2019!
Girl, so much outfit inspiration! I seriously love how you put things together. Since following you I have had a look over my closet, and have weeded out things that I don’t love to wear, and replaced them with a few things that I LOVE (and some third pieces too!). It has been so fun. And I look forward to your posts every week!
I don’t normally comment when I’m so behind on reading posts but I just love that circle crossbody and I’m highly considering ordering one for myself…! Just gotta decide on a color, haha. :) I love that you share so many small makers!
Oh yay!! I hope you love it! Let me know which color you get!