Hi, friends! It’s been a while since I’ve shared What I Wore Lately! I usually post these on Wednesdays, but I held off this week so I could keep the momentum going for our 2024 Fall Fashion Trends series.
After a week of graphic posts and product roundups, I thought it might be refreshing to see what I’ve been wearing during these final dog days of summer.
There are a lot of looks in here, so I’ll dive right in! As usual, I’ll try to link up similar options for less when I’m wearing more pricey items.
I had two appointments the day I wore this first outfit, and while neither warranted a major fashion statement, I felt like putting a stylish outfit together. I used this outfit as an example in my post on using juxtaposition to make more stylish outfits. It’s the shoe choice that really makes the difference, in my opinion. I swapped out my trust Birkenstocks for these low-heeled sandals at the last minute, and I added the coordinating crossbody in Palisade Tan for a finishing touch.
Madewell linen top (S) // FRAME Le Easy Flare Jeans (29) (similar on sale) // Vince Cecila Slides (8) // AllSaints Half Moon Bag // Jenny Bird hoops // similar pendant
I wore this to a gym workout, and I thought I’d share because I love these pieces. They’re worth the investment if you need warm weather workout gear.
Vuori 5″ shorts (M) // Athleta tank (M) // Brooks Ghost (9) // Bombas socks
I can’t remember why got fully dressed in cute clothes with ponytail hair and no makeup, but I love this simple outfit. I also noticed how well this bag goes with these silver flip flops. The sand-colored sole of the flip flops are a similar color to the leather bag, and the bag has silver hardware to coordinate with the silver thongs on the flip flops, so of course I wore silver jewelry. Overthinking much? Maybe! But it’s what I do. 🤪
smocked tank (S) // Paige Anessa (29) (similar for less) // beek flip flops in Silver/Beach (8) // AllSaints Half Moon Bag // Jenny Bird hoops // similar pendant
I remember wearing this outfit as I was packing for our Maine vacation, so that tells you how long ago this was! I snagged this fun graphic tee during the #NSale, and it’s cute, but I would not pay full price.
MOTHER tee (M) // similar shorts (6) // Birks (39)
I wrote a separate post about what I wore for our Maine vacation, so we’re skipping over that week.
This is the outfit I wore to church the day after we got back. I purchased this olive bag in Italy last summer, and I hesitate to link it b/c it’s super splurgy. (It was significantly less in Italy, tho!) The color is tricky to style, but I love how it complements this mesh top, and I’m committed to carrying it more this fall.
Evereve tank (S) // MOTHER The Rider (29) (similar for less) // Vince wedges (8) // Loewe handbag (budget option) // similar hoops // sunnies
I wore this outfit the next day for some appointments and errands. The linen button-up shirt is a different look for me, but I really like it. I paired it with a slim straight ankle jean, thinking that the more voluminous top would look better with a slimmer bottom. I also like the contrast of the crisp white button-up with the faded denim.
Frank & Eileen button-up c/o (M) (similar for less) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (option) // similar slides // Loewe handbag (budget option) // similar gold hoops // similar necklace
I hosted friends at the pool several times during those steamy days we were having last week, and this is my favorite swimsuit. I actually have it in three colors.
Sea Level one piece (8) // mesh swim wrap coverup (M) // beek flip flops in Silver/ Beach (8)
I lose track of where I wore each of these outfits; but lately I’m either going to the mall, a medical office, or a restaurant. I don’t like wearing shorts when the A/C is blasting, even when it’s 90 degrees outside, so that’s why most of my outfits feature jeans and a sleeveless or short sleeve top.
I love this transitional look, and it will carry over easily to fall due to the darker colors. The AllSaints Half Moon Bag in Palisade Tan adds a nice warm contrast against the cooler tones in the outfit, while also relating to the earth tones in the graphic tee.
Michael Stars tee (M) // MOTHER Weekender (29) (darker wash on sale; budget option) // Birks (39) // AllSaints Half Moon Bag // silver tone hoops
I do remember where I wore this next outfit because we actually took a street shot. This might have even been the same day as the one above, and I just swapped out my top and put on bigger silver hoops to meet some friends for dinner downtown. Paul wanted to walk around first and go to a bike shop, so I wore my comfy Birks.
(And yes, those are the same jeans; the wash looks different due to the lighting.)
Evereve James pullover (S) // similar MOTHER bootcut jeans (29) (budget option) // Birks (39) // silver hoop earrings // YSL sunnies (option)
Sadly, we had a funeral/visitation to attend last week, so I pulled out my trusty Ming Wang Sleeveless Knit Tank Dress. I wanted to wear the black wedge sandals, but after I walked around the house for a minute, I realized I better go with a lower heel.
Ming Wang Sleeveless Knit Tank Dress (S) // Tory Burch wedges (8) // Jenny Bird bracelet // similar necklace & earrings
My ankle is still recovering from my fall on the steps early in the spring, and I wasn’t sure how much standing and walking I’d be doing, so I switched into these raffia slides… which also meant a handbag swap. #moreoverthinking
Ming Wang Sleeveless Knit Dress (S) // Sam Edelman Deacon Raffia Slides (8) // Jenny Bird bracelet // similar necklace & gold hoops
Afterwards, I changed into a casual tank and jean shorts to work from home for the rest of the day.
Remi Rib Tank (M) // AG Becke shorts (29) // Birks (39) // similar gold hoops
Not sure where I went wearing this, but I love the outfit.
Evereve Cruz Sleeveless Hoodie (M) // similar MOTHER bootcut jeans (29) (budget option) // beek Sunbeam Flip Flops (8) // Kendra Scott earrings
Actually, I must have gone to the nail salon because I can see my nail color changes in this next outfit. I went with OPI Funny Bunny on my hands and a garish lime green on my feet, a decision I have regretted every day since! LOL! I thought it would be fun and summery… #notsomuch
I wore this outfit to go to dinner with friends last Friday night. This sweater is FINALLY on the Evereve website, and these jeans are my new favorites. I loooove the silhouette; it’s a cross between a relaxed flare and a slim wide leg. I also like how the sanded mid-blue wash looks lived-in and comfortable, but the finished hem keeps the overall look polished.
Evereve Joelle Pullover (S) // MOTHER The Hustler Roller Skimp Flare Jeans (29) (also at Bloomies) (budget option) // Vionic Merlot (7.5) // JW PEI bag // Jenny Bird bracelet // love knot earrings
When I went to get dressed for church on Sunday, I realized I had only worn this AG stripe dress once this summer, so I took the opportunity to get some more wear out of it.
AG stripe dress (S) // similar sandals // Jenny Bird bracelet // love knot earrings
I changed into this easy, casual outfit for an afternoon at home and to visit with friends.
Emery Pocket Tank (S) // MOTHER Dazzler (29) (option) // Birks (39)
Becca and I took my mother-in-law out to lunch on Tuesday, so she could see her one last time before she goes off to college, and I brought out my strawberry-red jeans from last spring. I don’t usually feel like being this bright, but they seemed appropriate for a girls’ lunch out in August. I’m getting tired of blue jeans, and none of my dresses felt quite right.
I first tried them on with this sleeveless sweater from the #NSale, but I felt like it was a little too long. I works fine with full-length jeans, but with the crop length, it threw off my vertical proportions, so I reverted back to my tried and true FRAME v-neck tee. I’ll post the pix side-by-side, so you can see the difference more clearly.
And you may notice, I also bypassed a belt, even though the waistband shows. That was on purpose. The bright pink/red jeans are attention-grabbing, and I felt like a belt would look too fussy, so I just left it as-is. I chose my metallic flip flops to keep it casual, but I like how they also bring a bit of shine to the outfit.
Halogen Ribbed Sleeveless Sweater (S) // FRAME Le Mid Rise V-Neck T-Shirt (XS) // KUT from the Kloth Meg (6) // beek Sunbeam Flip Flops in silver/beach (8) // Jenny Bird silver tone hoops
Another day, another appointment… I did a last minute shoe swap to level up the look. The Birks are fine, but I like how the low heel gets the jeans up off the top of my foot.
stripe sweater (S) // FRAME Le Easy Flare Jeans (29) (similar on sale) // Birks in Sandcastle (39) // Vince Cecila Slides (8) // similar gold hoops
And finally, I wore this outfit yesterday to yet another appointment. Between the three kids and myself, I feel like it’s always something! I wanted to wear this new burgundy tee I got at Evereve last week. I was skeptical about that banded gathered waist when I saw it on the hanger, but it lays nicely and eliminates any question about tucking… although I see they tucked it on the model, so to each her own!
The faded deep blue wash on these straight ankle jeans is such a nice complement to the saturated burgundy/wine color in the top, making this a nice transitional look as we look ahead to fall.
I struggled with finding an appropriate shoe; it was kind of rainy and I the lime green polish on my toes does nothing to enhance the moody color palette, so I didn’t want to wear sandals. Instead, I opted for black leather espadrilles. Wearing a dark shoe with the dark jeans (even though there’s a break) helps create a longer leg line and a more cohesive look.
Evereve Lara Twist Muscle Tee (S) // MOTHER The Rider (29) (similar for less) // similar espadrilles // Lagos earrings
And that’s a wrap!
