Monochromatic Dressing

A little study in brown on a rainy February Monday!

J. Crew shirt, cashmere vest, Ann Taylor skirt, Salvatore Ferragamo heels

Bend It Like Beckham

Victoria Beckham's Spring/Summer 2020 collection is totally inspiring me lately. I am loving her slimmer suiting silhouette and her color combinations. 

So while it's not an exact copy, with my pink and brown combo, I feel I am channeling that groove. 

pink cashmere sweater by Todd & Duncan, brown ruffle blouse by August Silk, Banana Republic pants, vintage Salvatore Ferragamo brown kitten heels

And just wait until I get out my 70s wide-collar button up blouse.

The Flawless 18-Year-Old Sweater

I have had this Banana Republic sweater for 18 years. And it is still flawless. No pilling. No stains. No loose threads. 

On a whim, this past week, I checked the tag. It confirmed it was made for the Spring 2002 season. (I love that BR posts the date on their tags!) And it is made of 74% wool and 26% cotton. I used to think that cashmere and merino sweaters were the holy grail of longevity, but not any more.

Not only does this sweater stand the test of time, but it also stands the test of fashion. 

Flattering v-neck. Timeless dark camel/caramel color. Understated ribbed texture. 3/4-length sleeves. Crop length.

I don't know what else makes this sweater so perfect, but if the people behind Everlane, J. Crew, and current BR could replicate it, they'd have a knit hit on their hands.

scarf by 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, sweater from Banana Republic, Mason's pants, Donald J. Pilner ankle boots

Another Plaid Pants Outfit

I have endless outfit ideas for these pants! Here is another take.

cashmere sweater by Theory, vintage Lanvin scarf, plaid Banana Republic pants, Jimmy Choo shoes

All New

Usually these days, I am buying secondhand online, which is a little risky when there isn't a return policy. This is because it is very difficult for me to get to a brick-and-mortar store for a couple of hours. However recently I had some time, and off to the mall I went!

I was looking for pants, and struck out at J. Crew. But Banana Republic had some great offerings and I took home this great pants-and-sweater combination, with colors and cuts that are right up my alley!

crewneck sweater and wide-leg crop pants from Banana Republic, Stuart Weitzman booties

Turn Up the Volume

Swish, swish, swish I go as I walk in this long duster cardigan and my wide-leg pants. Even with a sleek cami underneath, nothing can balance out my lower half from this volume of fabric. Thank you, house of Chloé, for this fun, if slightly unflattering, outfit!

long ribbed cardigan by See by Chloé, black wide-leg pants by Chloé, Pipina wedge heels by Christian Louboutin

Copycat Style

Hello, slouchy plaid pant worn with flats. You have inspired me. Never mind that you are unflattering, you look I-don't-care-if-I-dirty-my-hems cool. Like an office commuter who forgot to pack her heels.

So here's my take:

 black Club blazer by Rag & Bone, AKRIS sweater vest, Banana Republic plaid pants, Freda Salvador white croc loafers