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Welcome back to WIWTW, issue 2! I decided to switch the schedule to Mondays so that I have time on Sunday to write the details of my outfit of the day. So expect a WIWTW every Monday from now on <3 This series is a part of The Style Guide—a section of Coffees With Angel where we can chat about personal style, wardrobe curation, and the art of dressing with purpose. From outfit formulas to shopping smarter, this section is all about building a wardrobe that feels both effortless and uniquely you.
Monday
Monday was just a WFH day for me. I planned on doing some meal-prepping so ended up changing into an old ratty t-shirt later on (but no one needs to see that). I was itching to wear this new cropped, boxy dress shirt from the Uniqlo x JW Anderson collaboration so I thought I would look put together for the first half of the day. Honestly I’m not usually a fan of cropped dress shirts but along the with the boxy fit I think it’s actually quite chic. I ended up keeping the medium so that it fits slightly more boxy but I do prefer to wear it barely-buttoned so that I show a little more skin.
As someone who has very square shoulders, sometimes boxy fits can look a little too “proper” on me. especially paired with the relaxed denim, I think having my lace bra peek out is just the right touch of feminine that the outfit needed.
*The Acne coat is a personal fave so here are some alternatives in case you’re also looking for a good peacoat!
The Row Polli Double-Breasted Wool (it’s on sale and comes to about the same as the Acne!)
COS Double Faced Wool Pea Coat (more affordable alternative and honestly it looks just like it)
Loulou Studio Linda Wool-Cashmere Blazer
Tuesday
While I’m a huge homebody most of the time, every few days I get an itch to leave the house and switch up my work environment so I can get re-inspired. On Tuesday, since I had to mail out a bunch of depop orders, I decided to check out Deville, a cafè that I haven’t been to yet. The only Simons department store in our city is right by Deville so I popped in to see what they had for spring.
I really wanted to wear my new jacket from Nache which probably was a mistake because it started to POUR mid-day. So it was a lot of running between overhangs for me. Nonetheless, I want to make sure I get as much wear out of this jacket as I can before it gets too warm to wear it.
I’ve been feeling inspired lately to rediscover pieces in my closet that I never reach for. I do a closet purge and organize every couple of months, but I realized that even after getting rid of 4 full-sized suitcases of clothes, I still only reached for 10% of my items. It’s not even that I don’t love the pieces that remain—I honestly just think I got lazy! It’s also partially why I started the WIWTW series—so I can track what I’m wearing and get creative again with fashion.
*Also, I mentioned in my first Sartorial Edit: Investing in worthy pieces + a low buy year that I stopped shopping at Zara a few years back. I think these jeans were the last things I purchased there and I will say—Zara jeans have always worked for my body. I know it doesn’t fit right for a lot of people but for some magical reason, the sizing and fit works for me. Although I no longer shop at Zara for denim (or anything else), I’m not going to lie and say I wouldn’t recommend these jeans.
I don’t know if they still carry this exact style but this one was the closest I could find. If you’re also on a Zara ban like I am, I think this Citizens of Humanity pair has a very similar wash and drape. I also think these AGOLDE ones would look very similar. Or these for a high rise fit.
Wednesday
Wednesday was a WFH day but more exciting than that, I made Banana bread for the first time! I did choose my outfit before I made the bread but it feels very apropos for the occasion. This winter I went on a rampage looking for the perfect brown sweater. I got gifted this one from Oak+Fort and loved the color but wanted something with a different shape. Malissa, whom I’ve been following for a few years now talked highly about her oatmeal-colored sweater from Nothing Written and lo and behold, they had a brown one as well!
I wish I was someone who had just one signature scent but just like with my personal style, I like to switch things up depending on my mood and the day. I quite literally couldn’t help myself with this scent—one of the notes is “freshly baked bread.” This may sound off putting to some, but it’s not your typical gourmand. The bread note just adds a warm, comforting softness to the overall spicy amber. It’s delectable. I would categorize it as a fall/winter scent but it’s perfect with this outfit and my bread baking day.
Thursday
I did a shop in February and finally bit the bullet on the Entire Studios zip ups. I’ve had them on my wish list since the end of 2023 but just didn’t think I needed it. Do I need it now? I mean probably no. But I have been doing a major purge lately and realized I didn’t have zip ups that I loved so it at least fills a very specific hole in my wardrobe.
What I love about these zips is the unique neckline. I finally picked out my 3 style words (courtesy of Allison Bornstein’s 3 words method). Here’s how I would describe my style (and what I hope to work more towards)
Undone - casual, relaxed, “off-duty”
Contrasting - mixing hard with soft, edgy with classic, high and low
Refined - structured, classic, preppy, minimalistic
I also took the style archetype quiz on Indyx and the words I got from that quiz were
Minimalistic
Avant Garde
Edgy
(I actually think that those work really well as well but I like that my words are a little more broad and encompassing.)
Any who, all that’s to say that I think this zip up fits really well into my 3 words. Aka how I justified purchasing both the cropped and the regular length version.
* I got these Gucci boots on The Real Real for a steal ($180!!) a few years ago. To my knowledge, they’re from the Tom Ford era and although I spent nearly the same amount getting them resoled, they’re still a win in my books. For an alternative, these ones have a very similar style (even the front stitch is the same), the shape of these ones are BEAUTIFUL, and these have a unique heel detail.
Friday
On Friday I finally booked in with my hairdresser! It’s been tough booking with her because either I was traveling or she was but I’m so glad to finally get a trim. If you’re in Vancouver and are looking for an amazing Korean hairdresser, I’d highly recommend Mia. Her IG is @aimduolx. I actually had a cute spring outfit planned but of course Vancouver threatened to rain so I ended up dressing for warmth.
I actually got this Burberry Bradford trench back in September but this is the first time that I’m wearing it! It’s from their 2024 collection and is actually reversible with a beautiful green on one side and a modern twist to the classic Burberry check in blue and green on the inside. Love how the green side looks with an all black outfit so I’m glad we’re finally back in the trench temperature range.
*The trench is nearly sold out everywhere! But this one is a gorgeous alternative. I LOVE the collar on this one, might save it on my wish list. And of course THIS is the dream green trench.
** Soft Goat no longer has the black version of this sweater but here it is in navy. I think this one is a great alternative but just take note of sizing as it is a men’s sweater. I personally love shopping the men’s section for sweaters because typically I like the fit better. This one from Arket has a lovely braided detail that could be a fun twist. Also this Toteme one on TheRealReal is such a good deal.
To keep me a bit warmer, I also wrapped my matching Soft Goat scarf (available in taupe or navy here) around the jacket. Definitely feeling inspired by The Row’s Spring 2025 look book. Here’s your reminder that you can use items you already have to put together inspired looks!
Saturday
I had plans on Saturday to see friends but I ended up getting my monthly demon cramps and was bedridden all day. Usually even when I’m just hanging around the house I’ll at least put on jeans and a t-shirt but I pretty much stayed either in bed or on the couch all day so it was a sweatsuit kind of day. Sweatpants might be the only item of clothing that I have yet to find a reason to invest in. I do love this pair from Studio Niksen (as styled by my friend Vernice here) but it’s still sitting quite low on my wish list priority order.
A sweatsuit that I do love (and currently own 3 colors in) are these from Garage. I didn’t end up buying the matching hoodie or zip but I did get the matching camis and long sleeve shirts. I actually love basics from Garage for the affordability and these 3 items specifically were great quality. I think a tight long sleeve in the same colour as a cute pair of sweats is the perfect leisure yet fitted outfit and I was wearing my brown set all day.
Sunday
Sunday ended up being a decluttering day for me. I was originally going to film a podcast episode but decluttering my shoes took so long (and also all my energy) that I decided to postpone the filming. After doing a final count, I realized I owned 65 pairs of shoes. I know it’s insanity, hence the decluttering. I whittled it down to about half, most of which I’m taking to consign this week. The rest is a mix of pairs I’m keeping for sure and pairs I’m still debating about. I’ve put the pairs I’m debating about aisde and I’ll be spending the spring season trying to get as much wear out of them as possible to see what I should actually keep.
Went with a super simple Sunday outfit. I’m still unsure about these straight leg jeans. Some days I like them, other days I feel meh about them. Also I love a oversized dress shirt but this one is a little too oversized. It may end up going on depop. I do like the light blue and white striping though and this one from Zara looks pretty similar.
If I left the house on Sunday (which I didn’t), I would’ve thrown on a leather jacket + some flats. I also think the cognac Polene Cyme bag looks great with the blue tones in the outfit.
That’s all for this week! Definitely fell off on the weekend but I’ve been planning outfits on Indyx in my free time so I think next week will be a great outfit week!
I’m having a lot of fun tracking my outfits in this series. If there’s something you feel like I should include next issue, let me know! You can shop my wardrobe on ShopMy or if you want to stay connected throughout the week, check out my Instagram, TikTok, or vlog channel!
Angel xo
Loveeee all and the post format
Saturdays set!! I need