Here are my outfits for the last two weeks! Most things are linked to the exact item or to something similar. Enjoy!
Sweater Leggings Shoes Scrunchie
Jean Jacket Top Jeans Scrunchie
Sweater Top Leggings Shoes Bag
Jean Jacket Dress Shoes Hair Scarf
Weekly Outfit Roundup 8-22-19
Weekly Outfit Round Up – 8/11/19
Feeling confident in shorts
This is a post about styling my favorite flowy shorts, but it’s more than that. At the end of April, I pulled out a most of my summer clothes and as I was trying on some of my shorts, they just weren’t fitting right. They were either too small, they seemed like they were too short now and I just felt blah. I looked at myself in the mirror and started feeling bad. I did a little power shopping before my little brother’s graduation because I knew I was going to need shorts. It was going to be 90 degrees and humid every day and I needed something that was going to be comfortable, cute and I would feel good in it.
Most of my shorts were actually from college and my body has just changed some. My cute tight shorts are still cute, just not as much for me anymore. So, I decided to try something a little different in the store and found a bunch of flowy shorts. I bought a couple pairs and brought them home to try on. I got home to my surprise, I loved them. They were fun, flowy, and felt fantastic on. I wasn’t feeling blah anymore and felt confident in them! I knew these were keepers and I would be bringing them on my trip and wearing them all summer!
It just got me thinking more. I wanted to go through my closet and give away anything that didn’t make me feel amazing. If I didn’t feel good in it, then it needed to go. What is the point of keeping something that might make me feel bad. I want clothes that fit, I feel confident in and can throw on and feel great in all day. This is how everyone should feel when they wear their clothes. I have always loved clothes. It is a way for you to express yourself. There are so many different styles and colors and everyone can be different.
Here are a few ways I styled the flowy shorts!
The first way is with my favorite white sweater, neutral colored mules and high-waisted leopard print shorts. I love how it’s simple and neutral, but the leopard print adds a little fun to the outfit.
The second way I styled the shorts was a little more casual. I took my favorite white tank and tied a knot in the front (this is my go to, especially on the weekends) and put on some tan sandals and another great neutral outfit.
Then I traded out the sandals for the mules again and added a jean top. This would transition the other outfit for an evening summer outfit. I keep it pretty casual in the summer especially in the our tourist lake town, so the way I dress up is normally throwing a dress on and calling it good to go. So, I love this shorts and jean top combo, for a casual cute outfit for dinner.
I kept the jean top on and switched to green shorts and my tan sandals. This is great for a lunch out, some shopping downtown, or just bopping around town.
My final outfit I did with the green shorts was with my favorite lace tank and jean jacket. I like to keep my outfits simple and can be used in multiple ways. As you can see throughout the outfits, I reuse pieces. That is one of the great things about neutrals, they go together and with everything else.
Shorts Tank Jean Jacket Sandals
I’m sure I’ll be adding a few more flowy shorts into the mix, but these are my favorites right now. I hope everyone feels confident in themselves, I know it’s something I have to work on at times. But, sometimes the right outfit can help!
Weekly Outfit Roundup
A Fun Surprise with Wide Leg and Flowy Pants
I recently tried out a pair of flowy pants. I was actually feeling a little discouraged because I was trying on my spring/summer clothes and they were all feeling a little tight from the winter. Anyway, I found a pair on sale and tried them out. When I got home I put them on and wow! I felt great! They are so comfortable, so flattering and very cute!
I normally stick with skinny pants or leggings and I have been trying to branch out. The two flowy styles shown below have a paper bag waist, which is super flattering. It shows off your waist and hides other parts…for me it’s great. I have a small waist and don’t always want my butt and thighs accentuated. These are great! I love wearing them. I love that I can move, feel comfortable and still feel fashionable.
The green pair I am wearing below are more structured. I got them on sale at Anthropologie. I went in to return something and went into the dressing room with a few items. Per usual, one of the ladies working there brought me a few additional items to try on. One of which was these green pants. I put them on and it was magic! I wanted every color! This is normally what happens going into Anthropologie. I go in looking for one thing and one of the ladies working there bring me something I would probably never try on myself and it ends up being something better than I could have even thought.
If you think wide leg or flowy pants aren’t your thing, maybe give them a try. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Here are a few ways I styled the pants. There is a little bit of everything! Links below 🙂
Styling the Perfect Summer Sweater
Since I live in Michigan, I pretty much need a sweater with me year round. Our summer night are often cool and I like having a lightweight sweater with me. I am also almost always cold indoors, so I like to keep a sweater with me at work, shopping, going to the movies, and whatever other indoor activity I do. I love this white sweater because it’s lightweight, bright and looks great with everything! This is also perfect for Memorial Day Weekend styles too!
Here are a few ways I style the sweater! I use a lot of neutrals and repeat some things. I like the neutral colors because everything goes with each other and you can mix and match outfits.
The first way I styled it is with my favorite pair of flowy shorts. I love the neutrals together. It’s so cute and comfortable and an easy outfit to throw on!
I also style it with a pair of jeans. I normally don’t like wearing jeans because I don’t find them that comfortable, but the pair that I styled them with are so comfortable. They are definitely my go to pair when I decide to wear jeans.
The third way I styled the sweater is a little dressier. I would probably wear this to church, a nice girls brunch out, or maybe a summer date night!
The final way I styled it is a great weekend outfit. I would definitely wear this bopping around town running errands, out with friends, to the farmers market….really anywhere! It may be a dress, but it’s so comfortable. This dress styled with the sweater over top and knotted is perfect! I added some slide on tennis shoes to keep it casual and there you go! The perfect weekend outfit!
Enjoy! I can’t wait to see everyone styling their summer sweaters!
Weekly Outfits Roundup!
Links to my outfits from this past week. Enjoy!
My Outfit:
My mom’s outfit:
Madewell Sandals Jeans Off the shoulder floral top Black Dress Green Shorts Lululemon shorts Leopard Shorts Creme Tee Floral Tee Pink Lace Tank White Lace Tank White v-neck tank Live Fully Hat Bag (similar) Shoes
Tank Shorts Shoes Bag Scrunchie
Outfits of the Week
I decided that at the end of each week I will do a post with all of my outfits from the week. Then if you want to shop something specific, you can!
Albion Fit Top (same style, but my pattern is sold out) Sunglasses
How to style your hair scarf
One of my favorite ways to add a little fun to my hair, is to tie in a hair scarf or bandana. It is the perfect touch of color and the perfect accessory to a simple basic outfit. Most of the time when people think of accessories they think of jewelry or bags, but putting a scarf on is one of my go-tos in the spring and summer. Even your hair needs a little fun 😉
I love pairing it with my basic dresses (see post here), jeans and a white tee, and really any time I’m wearing all neutrals.
I normally wear it as a head band or tie it around my pony tail. Here are just a few examples of different scarves/bandanas and how I wear them in my hair.
I hope you feel inspired to try one out this spring!
Here are a few hair scarfs if you don’t have any of your own:
