Several readers have inquired about my weekend/after work outfits, so I thought I'd show you a few of them in one post. As I hope to convince you, dressing down needn't mean dressing slovenly. Though many of my casual outfits are built around jeans and comfy shoes, they also tend to include the same sorts of accessories, color combinations, and other details that make my work wear interesting and uniquely me. They also generally look neat and fitted, with plenty of the layering strategies you're used to seeing from me. Shown above is a typical outfit that I'd throw on after work when I'm heading over to Mark's place or going to meet friends for a casual evening out. Starting with a pair of jeans and a comfy, long tunic, I added a hat and scarf for some visual interest, layered on armwarmers and a cropped hoodie for warmth, and chose a funky but functional pair of shoes to complete the look.
Hat: San Diego Hat Co. -- Scarf: Banana Republic -- Tunic: H&M -- Hoodie: Kersh -- Arm Warmers: Sock Dreams -- Jeans: Acne -- Shoes: 21 Sport
This outfit is really basic, being built around jeans and a sweater. But with this one I've brought in a little color with the purple sweater and boots, as well as adding some sparkle with the sequined scarf. An outfit like this is a great way to throw on something in a hurry that's easy, comfy, and still looks put together. Because the sweater is a loose, lacy knit, it adds a bit of sheer texture to the outfit.
I very frequently add scarves to my casual outfits to boost the style. To me they add an element of sophistication without looking too fussy.
Sweater: Free People
Scarf: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Acne
Shoes: Cydwoq
Here's an even more relaxed look, with faded jeans and sneakers this time. But rather than wearing a plain t-shirt I chose this soft drapey cowl neck shirt instead, which adds a bit of visual interest at the neckline. The other thing I did here was to use several different shades of purple, creating richness and depth. Since I usually don't bother with a lot of jewelery on the weekends, I use layers of color to make my outfits more interesting. Between the soft cowl, the chunky sweater, the jeans and the sneakers, I definitely look comfortable here, but the outfit still gives the impression of being carefully put together.
Cowl: thrifted
Sweater: BB Dakota
Jeans: Lucky Brand
Sneakers: Simple
Finally, here are some outfits you've seen before that I've either transitioned directly from work to an evening out, or worn out on an evening or weekend and then decided to turn into a work outfit later. Notice that all of these outfits are comprised of comfortable pieces, good walking shoes, and not too many layers that require frequent adjusting. That's because when I go out, I usually walk to wherever I'm going and don't
15 comments:
I love your "most relaxed outfit"...purple looks lovely on you!
Yay! I've always wondered what you look like in a more relaxed setting. Your jackets are so utterly covet-able.
Sooooo If I lived near you, I would love to be your friend just to be able to play in your closet (even though none of your stuff would fit). Even your relaxed weekend wear is super cool.
Love 'em all! And here's to casual looks that are comfy and pulled-together, without veering into sloppiness.
Thanks for giving us a peek into your casual looks. You have such an amazing sense of style!
It is so refreshing to read a blog by someone who is my age (actually I am a wee bit older!) who can still have fun with clothes!!
Man, I wish there was a blog with these kind of clothes for my size/body type. These are gorgeous!
I really admire all the thought that goes into your outfits. Many things I can try to make more use of clothes. Thank you.
Your casual looks amazingly great! Gosh, I love that jacket with the buttons. Covet, covet...
I love all of them! The cowl and sweater look so sweet together! I also really do still covet your F21 jacket.
You are just as stylish and quirky on your casual days as you are otherwise. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the montage!
Have a great holiday!
I really do like your jacket collection especially the miltary one. Merry Christmas!
great idea for a post....... I don't post many casual looks either. :)
I also love the purple sweater outfit best! I tend to repeat weekend outfits a LOT because of needing to base them on shoes I can walk miles in (which when sandals are eliminated is three, maybe four pairs of shoes/boots, of which only one is really snowproof).
i LOVE the outfit with the black blazer and the striped shirt under it especially! I want to copy that EXACT look. I hope you don't mind, ha ha. :)
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