Greetings on this fine Wednesday morning! It’s time for another edition of What I Wore Lately, where I share my everyday outfits from the past couple of weeks. There are also some new promotions happening, so I tried to link to those in this post wherever I could.
But first, the usual disclaimer: This is what I actually wore as I went about my everyday life, so it can get a bit repetitive, and some of the older items are no longer available. I’ll link up other options and similar-for-less styles where I can.
What I Wore: Two Weeks Of Everyday Outfits
SIZING NOTES: I’m 5’5″ and I usually wear a small or medium in tops and dresses, a 29 or 30 in jeans and pants, and a size 8 shoe. Gifted items are indicated by c/o; everything else I purchased myself.
It’s feeling more like November here in Philly this week, so it’s strange to look back at these photos from two weeks ago and see short sleeves, but it was 80 degrees the last week of October!
This picture was taken the day before Halloween, and I was trying to look like fall while staying cool and comfortable for our summer-like temperatures, so I paired this rust colored sweater with dark wash jeans and brown ballet flats.
Stevie Pullover (S) – on sale // MOTHER Rider (29) – 55% off // Schutz Arissa Flats (8) // Clare V. Midi Sac // similar hoops & necklace
The next day, we flew to Roanoke, Virginia, to see my parents on the way to visit friends in East Tennessee. It was another warm day, so I wore a chocolate brown short sleeve cowl neck top with dark wash jeans and brown boots.
I didn’t need a jacket, but I knew I would when we got to Tennessee, so I wore it in the airport to avoid having to pack it. This Barbour Clydebank Quilted Jacket is lightweight but also warm when worn over a sweater, and I think it’s super cute. I got it during the #NSale, and it runs a little big. I have the Size 6 US / 10 UK.
Barbour jacket (6) (option) // Gia cowl neck (S) // belt (90) // MOTHER Weekend Flare in Teaming Up (30) (budget option) // Veronica Beard boots (8.5) // similar hoops // AWAY The Carryon in Sand // AWAY The Everywhere Bag in Sand
We stayed overnight with my parents and then drove down to Roan Mountain, Tennessee the next day. This photo was taken in my mom’s backyard. It was a little cooler, and I wore this cute Taylor Side Stripe Sweatshirt with straight ankle jeans and my new Adidas Spezials for the 3-hour drive.
Taylor sweatshirt (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // Adiddas Spezial (8) // Clare V Midi Sac // Tom Ford sunnies // similar hoops
I changed into dark wash jeans and a nicer sweater to go out to dinner that night at a local steakhouse. This Vince Boiled Cashmere Cardigan is such a gorgeous piece, 100% cashmere and super thick and soft and luscious, and it’s part of the VINCE: TAKE UP TO 30% OFF promo at Bloomingdale’s right now. I think this rose color is so pretty, but it also comes in black, which would be a really nice classic piece to have. You could also wear it unbuttoned over a dress or silk tank or tee.
Vince cashmere cardigan (M) – up to 30% off (budget options here and here) // MOTHER Weekend Flare (30) (budget option) // Veronica Beard boots (8.5) // Clare V Midi Sac // similar hoops & necklace
The next day, we had breakfast with our friends at their cozy mountainside home. (This photo was taken on their property.) Then we drove to Abington, Virginia, to see a show at the Barter Theatre that afternoon. I wanted to be cozy and comfortable for exploring their property and driving to Abington, but I brought ballet flats with me to dress up my look a bit for the show.
Jenni Kayne sweater (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // Adiddas Spezial (8) // Clare V Midi Sac // similar hoops
After the show, we drove to Bristol, a small town that straddles the Virginia/Tennessee State Line. We did a quick tour of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and then we had dinner down the street and watched a band at Delta Blues BBQ. It was a really fun day, but I was exhausted when we got back to our Airbnb!
Jenni Kayne sweater (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // Schutz flats (8) // Clare V Midi Sac // similar hoops
We went to church with our friends the next morning and then out to lunch before driving back to Roanoke for another stop-over. My brother’s family came over for dinner, so that was a lot of fun.
Barbour jacket (6) (option) // Vince cashmere cardigan (M) (budget options here and here) // MOTHER Weekender in Teaming Up (30) (budget option) // Veronica Beard boots (8.5) // Clare V Midi Sac // similar hoops & necklace // Tom Ford sunnies
I wore my side stripe sweatshirt and jeans and sneakers to fly home the next day. (I was really tired of wearing the boots and bootcut jeans, so I managed to cram them into my Carryon size suitcase.) By then, the weather had turned quite chilly, and I was glad I had that Barbour jacket!
Barbour jacket (6) (option) // Taylor sweatshirt (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // Adiddas Spezial (8) // similar hoops // AWAY The Carryon in Sand // AWAY The Everywhere Bag in Sand
Back at home, I wore this outfit to an appointment. I really wanted to wear this cotton blend sweater, and I paired it with the dark wash MOTHER Riders, to coordinate with the navy stripes. I struggled with my shoe choice, though.
I went with these white sneakers with navy accents, but they look really stark against the dark wash jeans. I don’t really like the idea of black footwear with this outfit, but brown seems odd too. I tried to envision dark brown, cognac, or even taupe, and nothing seems quite right. What do you think?
Rails stripe sweater (S) – 40% off // MOTHER Rider (29) // Vince Oasis (8) // J.Crew earrings
It turned out to be much warmer than I expected that day, so when I got home, I changed before meeting a friend for lunch. I was glad I did, too, because we sat outside and I didn’t even need my jacket!
I started with this base outfit. This Michael Stars Tati Ultra Rib Top is really cute. I love the soft rib knit fabric and strong shoulder design, and it also has a really flattering v-neck. It’s also 25% off right now, and my MOTHER Weekender in this Layover wash are 15% Off with Code TYNOV24SF at Saks.
Michael Stars tee (M) – 25% off // MOTHER Weekender in Layover (29) -15% Off with Code TYNOV24SF (budget option) // Walker Chelsea boot (8) // similar belt // J.Crew earrings // similar necklace
I wanted a top layer for the style factor, and in case it was chilly inside the restaurant. I compared my burgundy LOFT sweater jacket and olive KUT from the Kloth utility jacket, and I decided to go with the olive.
LOFT sweater jacket (S) – 60% off // KUT from the Kloth jacket (S) // Michael Stars tee (M) // MOTHER Weekender in Layover (29)- 15% Off with Code TYNOV24SF (budget option) // Walker Chelsea boot (8) // similar belt
They both work, but I like how the jacket is more elongating and offsets the length of the jeans. I think the sweater jacket might look better with jeans with a higher rise and shorter length.
KUT from the Kloth jacket (S) // Michael Stars tee (M) // MOTHER Weekender in Layover (29) -15% Off with Code TYNOV24SF (budget option) // Walker Chelsea boot (8) // similar black belt // J.Crew earrings // similar necklace
It was still warm last Wednesday, so I threw on this t-shirt with jeans and Birks to work from home and then to go to a chiropractor appointment.
MOTHER Margarita Tee (M) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (budget option) // Birks (39) // J.Crew earrings
We met friends for dinner the next night, and it was still warm! I grabbed this tie dye sweater from the bottom of a pile of sweaters in my closet. I’d almost forgotten about it, but it seemed perfect for a casual weeknight dinner out with friends. I tried it with black jeans and black boots, but it seemed kind of heavy.
James Pullover (S) // AG Mari (29) // rag & bone boots (39) // Hammitt VIP crossbody // J.Crew earrings // Victoria Emerson bracelet
So I swapped them out for my trusty MOTHER Dazzlers and white sneakers. Since the jeans are light, and there’s white in the sweater, I felt like white sneakers made the most sense.
James pullover (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // VEJA sneakers (39) // J.Crew earrings // Victoria Emerson bracelet
In comparing the two pictures, the black jeans are definitely more elevated, but we were going to a sports bar on a weeknight, so I think this one works. In fact, I probably should have just worn my Mother Margarita Tee again!
It must have started to get cooler last Friday because I wore a long sleeve tee to my standing bi-weekly nail appointment. I love how the Johnny collar makes it a little more stylish than just a basic long sleeve tee.
Frank & Eileen Patrick in Heritage Navy c/o (S) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (budget option) // beek flip-flops (8) // HOBO Render // Jenny Bird earrings
I changed to go out for drinks with friends that night at a nearby restaurant. This is my attempt at casual but elevated — I think the brown ballet flats actually look kind of cute with these fray hem bootcut jeans, even though I typically wear a heel or at least a more pointy toe with wider leg jeans. And I realized this old multi stone necklace from Chico’s has some lighter rose shades like this sweater, so I added that for some extra pizzazz.
Vince cardigan (M) – up to 30% off! (budget options here and here) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (budget option) // Schutz ballet flats (8) // old necklace // Jenny Bird earrings
We drove down to visit Paul’s mom on Saturday morning, and it was a brisk, chilly day — perfect for breaking out this fleece stripe hoodie. I paired it with jeans and then I added my Vince sneakers in the Malbec suede — I love how they complement this sweatshirt. Also, they’re part of the UP TO 30% OFF VINCE promo at Bloomingdale’s.
stripe hoodie (M) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // Vince Oasis (8) // HOBO Render tote // Jenny Bird hoops
Later that day, I met a friend at the mall, and I changed the top half of my outfit to look a little more polished. It was chilly, but I didn’t want to wear a coat inside the mall, so this wool/cashmere hoodie + quilted vest seemed like the perfect solution.
sweater hoodie (XS) // quilted vest (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (budget option) // Vince Oasis (8) // HOBO Render tote // Jenny Bird hoops
I pulled this look together for church the next day. It’s the first time I’m wearing this Rails Easton Jacket from the #NSale! It’s just been too warm here for most of this fall.
I’m not sure I would wear this bulky of a sweater under this jacket again, and I might prefer a more muted color, but I didn’t have time to change, so I went with it.
I also think a higher rise jean would look better with the cropped jacket. I’d like to try this with my PAIGE Laurel Canyon, but they require a higher heel than my injured ankle can handle right now, so the MOTHER Weekender, it is!
Rails jacket (S) // Jenni Kayne sweater (S) // MOTHER Weekend Flares in Teaming Up (30) (budget option) // Veronica Beard boots (8.5) // Hobo Render // similar belt // Jenny Bird earrings
We went out to lunch after church with my daughter and her boyfriend, so I had Paul take this picture on the walk from the car to the restaurant.
I did some try-ons after we got home, and then I kept on this casual tee and jeans for the rest of the afternoon. This tee is super cute, and the fabric is really thin and lightweight. Plus, it has raglan sleeves!!
Evereve Ella Stripe Pullover (S) // Frank & Eileen Derry (30) c/o (budget option) // Paul Green Hadley sneakers (8) (budget option) // Jenny Bird earrings
For some reason, I didn’t get a photo of my outfit on Monday, so I’m borrowing one from a couple weeks ago. I wore this cozy Jenni Kayne sweater and jeans home from a photo shoot that morning, and I kept it on to meet friend for dinner that night.
Jenni Kayne Flynn V-Neck (S) (budget option) // MOTHER Weekend Flares (30) (budget option) // Veronica Beard boots
And finally, I wore my new Vince Donegal Cardigan yesterday. It was quite chilly, and this super thick, soft, warm knit felt so nice. AND it’s on sale at Bloomingdale’s! (This Capri color is really pretty, too.)
I decided to size up when I bought this in-store, but as I wore it throughout the day, I started wondering if I should have tried the small. It’s too late now to swap now, since I’ve worn it, but if you’re ordering, I would say it runs pretty true to size.
I did the thing where you leave the bottom button un-done, and I kind of like the look, especially with this one because it creates a bit of a dip to the hemline, which creates some curves in that waist and hip area, rather than a harsh horizontal line. But I had to wonder if people thought I missed a button when I was getting dressed. No one said anything to that effect, but it is kind of silly, if you think about it!
Vince sweater (M) – up to 30% off! // MOTHER Weekender in Layover (29) – 15% off (budget option) // Veronica Beard boots (8.5) // Clare V. Midi Sac // J.Crew earrings // Gorjana necklace
And that’s it for this edition of What I Wore Lately! I know it’s a lot of the same. Sweaters and jeans are my kryptonite, and now that it’s finally chilly outside, it’s all I want to wear. But that’s the point of these posts, I guess. This is real life I’m living here. I do have some more variety in the outfits coming to the blog soon, and also a try-on haul I’m working on for this weekend, so stay tuned for that!
