Every so often between the seasons I like to purge some old, unworn, space-wasting items from my wardrobe and replace them with fun, new purchases. If I haven't mentioned it before, one of my biggest closet tips is to toss/give away anything you haven't used or worn within the last 12-month period. If you haven't worn it for 365 days, chances are you won't be reaching for it any time in the near future. (If you catch yourself saying, "but what if I need it for something later!?" -- STOP. If you haven't needed it for an entire year, you are just kidding yourself.)
The best part about purging your closet is being able to replenish it! My rule is that for every two things I give away, I allow myself to buy ONE replacement item (because I'm trying to downsize my wardrobe, as hard as it may seem).
Anyway, I haven't written a fashion post in a looong while, so I figured I'd go ahead and showcase some cute things I've picked up for the upcoming spring and summer months. Read on!
New season, new sunnies. I don't wear them often, but when I do I want them to be super comfortable and super practical. Don't get me wrong, I think those fashion-y sunglasses are cute in certain situations on certain people, but I'm more of a classic style girl. These Wildfox wayfarers are the perfect balance of function and fashion. And they're super durable and sturdy for being plastic frames. The warm tortoiseshell color is my favorite part -- I think black frames are just too harsh on my skintone. All around great sunnies!
2. Helmut Lang Micro Modal Asymmetrical Tank ($45 on sale at The Outnet, from $90)
This is just a cool, updated version of a plain old white tank top. It's a lovely, semi-sheer material that's perfect for warm weather. The asymmetry of the hemline makes it more interesting to look at than a basic tank. It's great for layering underneath a crisp button down, or wearing on top of a cute bralette. And before anyone freaks out about the $90 original price tag, don't. I like to invest a decent amount into wardrobe staples that will never go out of style.. like a classic white tank.
If you haven't ever heard of or shopped at BooHoo before, it's basically like a British version of Forever 21. I like to shop at fast-fashion stores like BooHoo for pieces that I know I'll get a lot of wear from, but might be a bit too trendy to last for more than a few seasons. So something like a jersey romper might not be in style when I'm 30 (not to mention perhaps not the most age-appropriate garment), but will definitely be used a ton this summer! A cute kimono or jean jacket makes this romper anywhere-appropriate, and it's just as nice for going out at night with a statement necklace and heels.
My favorite part about rompers are their ability to look like dresses but still have the "modesty" of a pair of shorts. I especially love the swing-style of this one. You can't really tell in the picture, but it looks virtually identical to a flowy sundress, without the fear of a gust of wind lifting up the skirt. Best of both worlds!
I seriously can't believe how cute this is -- and for only $16? Obsessed. The back is just as cute as the front, but I couldn't figure out a decent way to photograph that in a mirror by myself. This is very similar to the swing-style playsuit, but with amazing strap detailing. I also love the faux-halter neckline of the straps, which is super flattering on anyone who has broad shoulders like I do. The straps draw the eyes inward and sort of tricks the eye into thinking the body is slimmer on top. Who doesn't like that??
I love a good t-shirt dress -- they are extremely versatile, comfortable, and chic. They give an effortless cool vibe, but still look put together. Pairing a plain white t-dress with a leather jacket and moto-style boots is a great concert or bar outfit, and matching it with an adorable pair of strappy sandals and jean jacket is the perfect running-errands or summer brunch outfit.
This t-shirt dress is perfect, and isn't too long on my 5'5" frame! A lot of of the time I feel like I put a t-shirt dress on (or any mini dress for that matter) and the length hits me at the knee. Does this happen to anyone else? But not this one! It's a great mini-length without being too ridiculously short. The material borders on semi-sheer, so be sure to pair this one with nude undergarments or a cute bra/bralette!
6. T by Alexander Wang Pima Cotton T-Shirt ($55 on sale at The Outnet, from $110)
I am a sucker for the classic white tee.. if you haven't gotten that by now from this post. When the weather gets warmer, I think oversized tees look (and feel) so comfy and relaxed. I ordered a size up from what I'd normally wear to ensure this tee was good and baggy. It ended up being just a smidge more oversized than I anticipated, but I still love it (and wear it a ton) nonetheless. And again, the fabric on this one is super luxurious feeling, but a little sheer.
I'm the queen of jorts. It's that simple. But I don't have any pairs that are.. shall we say.. longer in length? Dare I say.. conservative?! Most of mine are casual, cut-offs, and generally pretty short. When I saw these ones I immediately fell in love. I don't have anything like them! The darker wash and rolled-cuff are super cute and definitely a little more tailored than I'm used to.. not to mention the long-line length (for me, anyway). I'll be wearing these babies whenever I want a little classier twist on my every day jorts outfits.
It's always a struggle to find a good mix of cute and comfortable for errand-running shoes. Sometimes I just don't want to wear a pair of heels to the grocery store, but I don't want to just throw on my Birkenstocks or Minnetonkas. Insert: the cute sneaker. I have a few pairs of lace-up ones from Keds, but these slip-on faux leather perforated sneaks are an amazing find. Who knew, Target?! The tan color with the white and black soles are just interesting enough without being noticeable. I just recently wore these out with a pair of black American Apparel leggings, big men's Hanes white tank, and zip up Brandy Melville hoodie.. and it was the perfect comfy/cute outfit.
I don't have any black flat sandals.. weird, right? I have my fair share of tan, tobacco, and cream leather sandals, but nothing black. I always feared that the black color would cut off my leg at a weird place and make me look stubby, but I swallowed that fear and grabbed myself this cute pair of strappy flats. The gold hardware will match any outfit I put together, and the simplicity of the design won't clash with my minimalist warm weather style. Plus, my flat hobbit feet feel super secure in these sandals, and don't feel like they're flopping around and will fall out (like some strappy sandals can do).
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Hope this random conglomeration of spring and summer items was interesting enough and didn't waste any of your precious time!
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