The outfits I've been wearing this spring
And why these everyday looks are both all-day comfy as well as interesting
Holy heck what a big few weeks. I was warned about first year daycare sickness but nothing could’ve prepared me. However amongst a hectic work schedule and multiple illnesses, I have been enjoying getting dressed when I have the time. I don’t think I could do one of these newsletters too regularly because if I’m honest there are so many days that I don’t manage to get dressed. On the days that I have Viv I am lucky to brush my teeth! I see all of these incredible content creators who are also mothers and I can’t wrap my head around how they manage to look so good, work, shoot content and parent at the same time. I’m sure I know the answer — with great difficulty— but it’s hard to remind yourself of that sometimes. So if you’re ever looking at us and wondering the same thing just know that we literally drag ourselves across the finish line most days, with varying degrees of success.
So here is a little of what I’ve been wearing so far this spring along with explanations of why the looks work and why I think they’re interesting.
Thanks for being here with us.
Sophie
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Look one: I call this look ‘ pay someone to take your kid for three hours so you and your partner can attempt to like each other again’
Date night but make it comfy. I will confess that I removed these heels immediately as we decided to walk to dinner — I swapped them out for my Nelson Made fisherman sandal (these are also good and I bet they wear ALL day) and it still looked super cute albeit a little more casual. I find if I wear said sandal, like a lot of sandals, they can be a bit…. clompy. You know what I mean. A bit flat and casual in a bad way. But when mixed with something a little bit formal and a little bit feminine (silk and lace), it balances out the clomp of it all.
What’s working:
A slimmer fit up top and oversized fit down below
The bottom two buttons of the cardigan undone: this brings the waist in and allows for the garments to fall loosely over the hip rather than create a hard line through the mid section. It also lengthens my legs
A balance of styles: the femininity of the pearls, lace and vintage style heel against the boyishness and oversized nature of the denim
Scrunched sleeves revealing skin given the rest of me is covered up
Why it’s interesting:
The handmade looking nature of the cardigan
A mixture of fabric, texture and tone: cashmere, denim, silk, lace and metallics. It’s monochrome but not boring
Playing with proportions
The split seam on the lace top parts at your hips and gives good detail
Look two: the double tee + shirt combo
So this one will only last periodically (it may already be out the window for those of you in in the East and West!) but for now I am using and abusing, it’s a look that caters perfectly to the unpredictable nature of spring — simply layer a shirt over a tee, over a tee. Simples. I always opt for two ultra lightweight options in the tees like these.
What’s working:
Oversized + fitted + oversized: while having an oversized top and bottom kind of goes against all the typical ‘rules’, having the shirt only slightly buttoned over the fitted tops creates an interesting silhouette when in movement. Side note; the rules are stupid, wear what you want, the key here is balance and proportion
The heaviness of the black loafers are counterbalanced by the black accessories
Colour pop + multiple neutrals: a block colour feels less ‘blocky’ or token when paired with a mixture of neutral tones
The uneven layering of tee hems. Even if the tees are the same length, bunch the upper tee so you see a little of both hems
Why it’s interesting:
Flat vs. texture: the sheen of the shirt and patent shoes against the matte of the tees and denim
Layers! Print! Texture!
The handmade, eclectic element of the jewellery mixed with the classic style of the shirt and loafers
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