What I wore this week
09: wedding guest dress & the last few weeks of 'no-jacket' weather
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I’m a little behind on my WIWTW series so this one is catching up with some end-of-summer outfits I never shared. Now that it’s fall, I’ve been really enjoying curating transitional outfits so stay tuned for the next WIWTW for some of my favorite fall pieces.
01
I love a summer wedding, mostly because it means I get to pick out fun-colored dresses that I’d otherwise have no reason to wear. My wardrobe remains mostly neutral despite my efforts otherwise so I always try to experiment with colors for weddings.
One of my family friends that I grew up with got married this month so I wore this gorgeous red number from Peppermayo. While I mostly avoid shopping trendier stores now, I don’t typically invest too much money in event wear just because I’ll likely only have a handful of opportunities to wear these pieces.
Loved the flower applique on this dress and I think it fit the garden wedding theme quite well.
Here was my second option for the wedding if red ended up being a taboo color. The fit of this dress is immaculate. I’ve never had a bodice fit my body better. The ruched detailing really flatters my waist and is quite forgiving.
02
I got these vintage Diesel cargos in Berlin last year and I’m already regretting not wearing them more this summer. I have a hard time not dropping food on myself so white is always risky business. I love the so much that I’m a little too precious with them so here’s my promise that I’m going to try to style them at least 3 more times before the summer ends.
This top on the other hand has gotten so much love since I purchased it at the beginning of summer. I have my eye on Free People now because they’ve been making some really special pieces lately. The quality on both tops I own from Free People are also pleasantly great so it’s got me a little more interested in the brand.
03
While I don’t purchase as many colors as I’d like for my wardrobe, I do love using gifting as an opportunity to push my style boundaries more. This top is the perfect example of that. I’m starting to realize I love blue on myself and the style of the top is actually quite flattering on my smaller chest.
I want to write a separate post on purses but this Aest Studio one has been my most-used bag of the summer by far. It’s the size, thoughtful organization, and easy-to-wear style that keeps me reaching for it time and time again and it honestly makes for the perfect “creative girl” bag.
04
Ever since I learned about
’s wrong shoe theory, it’s been fueling my summer affair with the Havaiana flip flop. I haven’t had many opportunties to wear this Geel skirt I got on sale a while back so I was stoked to wear it out for dinner with the girls.Black and brown is one of those pairings that will always feel chic to me and is something I’ll be bringing into my fall uniforms as well. Not shown in the photo is the cropped tan trench I wore over this but a long trench would’ve paired well as well.
05
A common complaint summer outfits is the inability to layer. I wanted to put together an outfit that had light layering pieces, while still feeling quite summery. I love that the base of this outfit is just a white t-shirt and a simple beige skirt, but the dark green cardigan tied around the waist with a mid-length trench really brings a lot of movement and texture to the outfit. I wore this out to our first culinary
event and felt comfortable yet chic (which honestly is always the goal)
This outfit would also pair well with heels if you wanted to dress it up a bit. But again, wrong shoe theory works so well with my desire to always add contrast to an outfit so of course it was another Havaiana look for me.
06
I talked about the prominence of the silk slip in my fall trends article and I’m still trying to decide whether or not to keep this old one from Aritzia. The length isn’t something I typically go for as I like my slips and dresses either mini length or maxi length. It is 100% silk which I love and the lace detailing is dainty and timeless.
Wore it over a dark wash denim which I think pairs quite well but I’d love it so much more if the hemline was different. I love testing out pieces when I run errands because it gives me a reason to experiment while knowing I won’t be out for too long. Let me know if I should sell or keep in the comments!
07
I’ve reworn this denim on denim look so many times but it just never fails to look chic. Depending on what shoes and top you style it with it can look casual, elevated, or even streetwear inspired.
On another note, I’m quite taken with the Songmont Gather bag. I was deciding between the small and medium but I’m glad I went with the medium in the end because it actually fits my 14” Macbook Pro!! I don’t typically reach for this when I carry my laptop but I love knowing that I can. And of course it fits my Paper Republic journals + books perfectly which is nearly a requirement for me when it comes to bags.
I’m writing this on a Sunday evening and I’m desperately hungry for dinner but I wanted to finish this so I’m off to eat! Hope you enjoyed this week’s outfits. See you in transitional fall fits soon.
Hey love the looks
Wow need to see you in red more, lurrrv. Also the blue halter on you is fab