Anyway, these outfits date all the way back to the week of February 9th. I do have two weekend outfits and one outfit from the week of our winter break before we left for the state show. In total, I have thirteen outfits, so almost two full weeks. Our weather has been all over the place temperature wise, so there are sweaters and short sleeves in the mix.
Pretty much everything I'm sharing this go 'round is old. Some of it is still available, so I'll link to exact where I can. Otherwise, I'll link to similar options when I can find them.
Let's talk about my sizing info for a minute. I am 5'2", but I rarely wear petite sizes. Why? Because I'm on the tall end of petite sizing, which means those sizes don't always work for me proportionally. It's also really difficult to find petite sizing in my local stores, and I'm not one to order multiple sizes online just to try them -- I hate dealing with returns and will not purposefully set myself up to have to do one. I am a solid size 6 most of the time, but I go back and forth between small and medium. Usually a size small is for size 4-6, which means I'm on the larger end and it can be tighter than I want, especially in the shoulders and hem. So a lot of times I end up getting the medium. Sometimes I go up to a large to ensure a looser fit. What this means is that hems are going to be longer on me, so I buy a lot of cropped pants styles, midi length skirts and dresses vs maxi length, and can sometimes get away with buying cropped tops that fit like a regular-length one.
Okay, now that that explanation is out of the way, let's get to the outfits! I'm trying something new with this roundup. In addition to linking to individual pieces, if you click on the picture itself you'll be redirected to my LTK shop to see all the linked items in one place.
I've had this purple floral print maxi dress for several years. It's one of my favorites to wear, especially in warmer weather, but I haven't experimented with it much. I've been trying to be a bit more adventurous with pattern play, and I just could not get the idea of this dress layered over this mixed-floral-print mesh shirt. The outfit felt incomplete, so I added my trusty denim vest, which I buttoned up to create more of a shirt look, then matched my shoes to the vest.
I don't remember much about this day other than I needed a pick-me-up in the form of an outfit. So I put together the most colorful look I could come up with at the time.
This skirt was part of a matching set, and I have to make a confession. I got rid of the shirt. I love the skirt. The shirt, not so much. The fit was much too boxy for me, and it just felt awkward. So the skirt stayed in my closet, and the top went into the donate basket.
The graphic tee is recent. It's been waiting patiently in a drawer for me to find the right time (ahem, temperature) to wear it. While I really love the design, I don't love that it's not sublimation. The design is crinkly, and I know it's eventually going to start peeling. However, the shirt itself is so so soft.
My dress is definitely not school appropriate on its own; it's a halter neck, so needs something either layered underneath or over the top. This crocheted, open-stitch sweater was the perfect solution. It not only provided just enough warmth that I wasn't cold in the shade but also didn't cause me to get hot.
These flats are probably the most comfortable pair I own. I don't wear them very often because they're just so plain, but man are they soft and squishy on the inside.
Repeat outfit alert! I shared this exact same outfit at the beginning of the year. I still love it so much.
This sweater is so much fun. I love the bright, rainbow colors and the open weave. I even like that it's cropped. It just adds so much interest to the overall look.
These jeans have been my go-to for the past several months, and I'm sorry to report that one of the back pockets is starting to get a hole in the corner. You know the kind. On the inside top corner of the back pocket -- the type that you can't fix. I can't say that I haven't gotten my money out of them, though.
This is what I wore on the Friday before Valentine's Day. It's kind of a repeat outfit -- I've worn the shirt and skirt together before. This go 'round I added my heart-button cardigan and some embellished black mary janes.
I can't remember where I got my tee from. It says, "Books are my love language," which is so perfect. I can't find anything similar, so I'm linking to one that has the same vibe. My skirt has been in the closet for a couple of years now and is still available. So is the cardigan, which has heart-shaped buttons and hearts in the weave of the sweater.
My exact flats are almost fully sold out, but I found a pair that looks almost exactly the same somewhere else. These are the only pair of mesh mary janes that I own, and I've learned that the mesh rubs everywhere. It's not enough to cause a blister, but I can see it being irritating if you're doing a lot of walking, so fair warning. They are really cute, though.
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These are not your typical overalls. They've got bandana-printed fabric in a few places: on the bib pocket and down the side of each leg. I think this gives them interest. I also like that they're pretty thin, instead of super thick denim.
This particular day, I knew I was probably going to get hot, so I wanted layers, which is tricky with overalls. So I started with a bright blue ribbed tank, then I layered a button-up shirt over the top but left it undone. The shirt is a deep burgundy but it's got colorful flowers embroidered all over it, including one in the same shade of blue as the tank top.
So yeah, I liked the overall look of this outfit, but I recognize that it definitely wasn't everyone's cup of tea.
I really enjoyed this look overall. To be so neutral and beige, it didn't feel boring. I almost included it in my February favorites, and truly it is one of my favorite looks from the month, but the fact of the matter is that this really isn't one of my favorite sweaters. I keep it because the color is fantastic, but the material is so scratchy that it's not all that comfortable...which is why you don't see me wear it very often.
This skirt has been such a good addition to my closet. They really are worth all the hype they've gotten online. I currently own two patterns and have a third sitting in my Amazon cart right now. The only negative thing I have to say about them, is that they are narrow enough at the hips that tucking something in can result in bulkiness...which is why I added this fabulous medallion belt. It's one that is designed to sit a bit lower on your waist/hips, so it helps to disguise that unwanted bulk.
Another repeat outfit! I actually wear this exact outfit a lot; I just don't always take a photo. I wore this to go get a haircut. I wanted to be comfortable but look like I actually tried.
This Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert tee is one of my favorites. I've had it for a few years now, but I did find it on Poshmark so I'm linking to that for you.
My linen pants are long sold out. They were that viral reddish-striped pair from Old Navy that people went nuts over, and honestly they really are that good. They currently have a striped pair in a brighter red, so not quite the same vibe as this outfit is giving, but I'm linking to that pair for y'all. I'm also linking to a pair that has good reviews on Amazon. The brown-and-white stripe look very similar to this pair.
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I don't love this outfit. I like all the pieces individually, but I don't know. Together, they just don't work for me. I think it honestly is the boots. It was so cold this day, though, that I wanted something that I knew would add another layer of warmth to my legs. They just stick out to me in a bad way.
I found this dress on a clearance rack in my local Old Navy, but it's still almost fully stocked online. I went up to a medium, so it's very loose on me, but I feel like the sleeves will shrink in the wash.
I think this might be my favorite outfit of the entire post. I just love it so much.
Also, you need to know that this skirt is completely see-through. It's so cute, but you can see everything. I layered a pair of black leggings underneath, which wasn't the best choice because they're definitely noticeable. I got away with it this day because it was so cold that it made sense to have something underneath. I need to invest in a good slip.
My sweater is one of Old Navy's SoSoft ones, and it's unfortunately sold out in most sizes.
How cute is this crocheted vest? I've had it awhile and just not known how to style it. I love it with this dress and can't wait to find more ways to use it.
These leggings came from CVS of all places. They were an emergency "I need something to wash pigs in" buy that I ended up actually loving. I don't know what brand they are -- I didn't actually look since I wasn't really planning on keeping them -- but they are so soft and comfy. Definitely not a pair to wear in warmer months, though. I think they're made of terrycloth? They're very thick at any rate.
I loved this outfit while I was wearing it, but I don't love this picture. Maybe it's the cardigan? Maybe it's my hair, which just looks bleh (I got rained on). I don't know what's off in the picture, but I try to be honest with you guys. As I said, though, I was really comfortable wearing this all day, so it definitely worked in the real world.
I picked this shirt up on a random trip to Tractor Supply. I got it in a medium, but I wish I had sized up to the large. It's more fitted than I was expecting for this type of t-shirt. Anyway, the tee was the basis for the outfit. Next came the skirt, which I've shared before, but haven't actually worn that much. It was perfect for this though.
This was another one of those days where it felt like winter in the shade and summer in the sun, so I needed an extra layer. This plaid cardigan has been in my closet for a long time. I think I got it from Walmart, but I can't remember. It was a nice complement, not necessarily for being an exact match but for the vibe.
This started with the vest. I knew that I wanted to wear it one more time before it gets too warm. As I was looking through my closet for what to wear it with, this floral-print dress caught my eye. I realized I hadn't worn it in awhile, and I liked the idea of the chunky sweater over the more delicate dress. I needed something in the way of sleeves, though, since it was still February. That's where the lace tee came in.
Only buttoning the top button of the vest was honestly just a coincidence. I had it buttoned like that to keep it on the hanger where I was building the outfit the night before and just pulled it on over my head without unbuttoning it. I liked that it was almost like wearing a cape, so I left it.
These are my favorite jeans, hands down. Every time I wear them, people want to know where they came from, and I am all too happy to share. What sets them apart for me is the texture. It just takes them to the next level and makes them feel like so much more than a pair of blue jeans. They are definitely one of the best things I have taken a chance on.
My blouse is recent but not what I would consider new. It's just been chilling in the closet waiting for a good day. It's hard to tell from the picture, but this is not your ordinary blouse. It's got lace detailing on the bodice and the sleeves. The material also has a slight texture to it and has small cut-outs. I had to layer a camisole underneath to keep it school appropriate. I liked the overall effect of the print and texture mixing.
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