I’ll be the first to admit: it’s hard getting dressed this time of year. I really just want to spend all my time indoors in warm cozy loungewear and never have to leave. And it’s not even that cold here, but it’s rainy and cold enough, so yeaaaah. #nothanksoutside
But, come to find out, it’s not possible to actually hibernate when you’re a mom with a family and a job and a house to take care of and whatnot. So out into the world I must go! And for that, this warm-but-different combo has been getting me through lately. And look — I’m wearing color!
My Go-To Outfit Right Now
I’m definitely into sporty elements right now, as you could tell from my rambling on about these high-tops. Ha. I think the sporty stripes just add a bit of fun and something unexpected to my wintery looks. The combo I’m loving in this specific outfit though is the preppy wool coat paired with the sporty vibe. It’s definitely my jam, and it’s nice and warm. Throw in a bright sweater and cozy beanie, and you are set. (I also highly recommend throwing in a donut…see below). The great thing about this look, too, is that you could swap out these jeans for any pant style (see high-tops post again), and it would look great. I wear this combo with my leggings to barre3 all the time.
Outfit Details
Sweater – (on sale!) Abercrombie Lofty Puff Sleeve Crew Neck – More color than I typically wear, but I’m adoring it. I’ve worn it a ton of times in the last month or so. Wearing a Small.
Jeans – Dang. My BDG Straight Leg from Urban are gone, but these from Everlane get great reviews and look very similar. Ooh, and Madewell has a great new straight leg black jean.
Sneakers – Gola High Top Sneaker – You’ve heard all about these in the last post, but they are by far the best I’ve found. Sadly, the red and navy have long been sold out, but luckily the same sneakers are still available in a cute black and white, as well as all white and white with silver. TTS. Wearing US 8/EUR 39 here. I seriously wear them every other day.
Coat (similar) – J.Crew Cocoon Coat – This is the same coat I have but in a darker camel shade. It’s on major sale. I’m wearing an 8 Petite, but could definitely have gone down to a 6. Mine is a couple of years old. I do like that any of my sweaters fit under it easily and comfortably, though. If you’re taller than me (5’4″) the Everlane Cocoon coat is worth a try. It’s lovely but just too big for this sometimes petite-wearing gal.
Beanie (similar) – I’m a knitter by night and made this one, but there are some cute similar hats here and here.
Bag – Rebecca Minkoff Stevie Medium Julian – I’m thinking a sportier bag would work better with this outfit, now that I think about it. Like this. Just pretend I’m carrying that, even though I love my backpack, of course.
Do you have a go-to outfit right now that you can throw on without much thought? I think those are a must for these cold mornings. And donuts. Those are a must all the time.
xo,
L
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Pictures by the lovely Posy Quarterman.
