Another two weeks of school is in the books, and that means it's time for another real outfit roundup. This is a bi-weekly post in which I share the looks I wore in real life, my thoughts about each, and links to shop the same or similar items.
This roundup spans the final week of August and first week of September, including Labor Day Weekend. All of the outfits I'm sharing, however, will be from the work week. I did not document my looks from the weekend, but you can see a recap of what we did on my Instagram.
As we move into September, you'll notice my outfits start to shift more to fall. It'll be a subtle shift as it won't be cold enough for layers here for awhile yet. My color combos will start to welcome in the warmer tones of autumn, and I like to play with textures that mimic fall fabrics without adding suffocating bulk to my outfits. You'll also see a shift in my footwear, from sandals to flats and other closed-in options.
Most of this outfit roundup features older pieces from my closet. Three of the outfits are exact (or near-exact) replicas of outfits from last school year. All this to say that while I do love to shop, my goal has always been to have a functional closet filled with pieces that I love to wear. For the last few years, I've been essentially redesigning my closet to fit where I am at currently, and I think I've finally achieved that.
On to the outfits!
Sizing info: I'm 5'2" and weigh about 140 lbs. I usually wear size 6 or s/m in clothes and size 7 in shoes.
My skirt is that one from Target that went viral back in the spring. It's holding up quite well, though it does wrinkle more easily than I remember (even fresh out of the dryer) and does not iron well. It's no longer available, but this is a classic style that never goes out of style.
I'd been wanting to pair this tie-front top with this skirt, and I really love the end result. I did layer it over a navy blue camisole to make it school appropriate, although I've never worn it just by itself. The material is very thin and feels way more revealing than I'm comfortable with. I kept my shoes simple - navy blue flats.
This is by far my favorite outfit from the past two weeks. There's just something so satisfying about it. Everything in it is old, though the exact skirt is still available. I've found really close dupes for everything else.
I'm so ready to embrace fall, but our weather just isn't there yet, so I tried to mimic the changing of the seasons with the colors of this outfit -- warm yellow-gold, deep red-burgundy, and denim blue. I feel like I should have been walking through a field of sunflowers or at a pumpkin patch in this look.
I decided to do a little bit of pattern/texture play with this outfit and paired it with this adorable blue, floral blouse. It has so many interesting details - embroidery, puffed sleeves, Peter Pan collar. Unfortunately, this pretty blue is no longer available, but there are three other colors in this exact style. I'm also linking to a similar style that has several more colors to choose from.
I decided to keep my accessories light to match the blouse and let the jeans be the star of the outfit.
This is another outfit created mostly from pieces I've had for awhile. I love dalmatian print as an alternative to polka dots. I've had this skirt for years. It's still available in some sizes but probably not for long.
My graphic tee is of the Eiffel Tower and has Bonjour Paris embroidered in a nice, bright red. So naturally I chose red shoes and earrings. My red Mary Janes are finally sold out, but I linked to a kind of similar pair. Truthfully, I've not seen anything like these ones. I prefer this woven look to mesh.
This is a repeat outfit from last school year. These linen pants were really popular in the spring and early summer; I was seeing them everywhere for awhile. I was hoping Old Navy would restock them for fall since this color is perfect for the season, but so far they haven't. They're still available in a few sizes, so I'm linking them as well as a similar pair (the color isn't quite right, though).
My shirt says Pasta Lover's Club and is long gone. I'm pretty sure I got it on clearance if we're being honest. I found three fun alternatives that keep the same vibe for you. The first one is the closest in color while the second has the exact same phrase.
Once the calendar swaps to September, I am officially in "fall mode." This dress is a great transition piece for when the weather still feels like summer. It's very lightweight and not lined so perfect for 90-degree days. The width of the sleeves can be adjusted to be more sleeveless if you'd like, but I just left them as caps.
The waist was a little odd for me, though not enough for me to return it. I had to adjust it every time I stood to keep it from being poofy right in the middle. I don't really know how to explain it. Sizing up might have helped, but then the v-neck would have been way too low.
This is probably my favorite skirt to style. It's just so much fun and so versatile. In fact, I wear it so much, I've had to stitch up the seams in two different places from where it's gotten caught on things and pulled loose, and I will continue to do so until the day it's no longer possible...then I'll order a replacement. I just can't imagine my closet without this skirt in it!
I paired it this go 'round with a grammar tee. This particular one came from Temu and is good quality. It's incredibly soft, and the design isn't one of those crunchy ones. I know that some of you don't do Temu, so I found the exact same style on Amazon, though I can't speak to the quality of the shirt.
This is another outfit repeated from last school year, although the vest is a new addition...one that I'm not sure I like. In theory, this outfit should have worked. It's an outfit formula that I've used many times with success, but I don't know. This time the outfit feels bulky on top.
Shirt (similar, similar) | Vest (similar, similar) | Pants (similar, similar) | Shoes (similar, similar)
Anyway, this is my bluebird graphic tee that you guys absolutely love. Sadly, it is long gone, as is the equally-as-popular option I had been linking to in its place. But I did find a really pretty bluebird graphic tee on Amazon, and I'm also linking to a very similar but different color floral shop tee.
My pants are the blue version of the popular red striped linen pants from earlier in the post. They're also mostly sold out, but I haven't lost hope that Old Navy will restock them.
This is another old outfit, but it's still a favorite of mine. My exact cargoes are still available (and very affordable). They're one of the best things I've gotten off Temu, and I highly recommend them. Even my students like them, and that's saying something! I really like that the pockets on the legs aren't bulky, which make them much more wearable for me. They also have a stretchy, pull-on waistband instead of a button and zipper for maximum comfort.
My shirt is no longer available from the seller I bought it from, which is a shame because this shirt is one of the softest I own. It is very oversized, though, so whenever I wear it I usually tie it up in some way. This go 'round I tie it in the back and tucked the tail up (my students started doing this last year and thought I was copying them LOL).
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