Well, I blinked and it’s already Wednesday. That means it’s time for another edition of What I Wore Lately. This includes what I wore traveling to and from Nashville last week, downtown on Broadway, and to all of the college move-in and Welcome Week activities.
But let’s start at the beginning, back on the 9th of August. Somehow I ended up in three different outfits that day. I pulled on shorts and sweatshirt to run some errands.
Z Supply pullover (S) // similar KUT from the Kloth shorts (6) // Birks (39) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops
Then I came home and did some try-ons. I wore this outfit around for a while, to see if I could get these jeans to break in.
MOTHER Margarita Tee (M) // MOTHER Outsider (39) // Birks (39) // Jenny Bird hoops
They ended up cutting off all circulation to my stomach, so I swapped them out for my comfy MOTHER Weekenders. I ended up changing my top too, and I wore this outfit to see my daughter’s friends’ band play that night.
Caroline Seamed Muscle Shirt (M) // similar MOTHER Weekender (29) (similar for less) // Birks (39) // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet
I have nothing on my calendar the next day, which was a Saturday, but this is what I wore. I feel like I might have gone to Target with Becca for some last minute college shopping, but I can’t remember for sure.
Stateside tank (S) // AG Becke (29) (similar for less) // Birks (39) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops
And this is what I wore to church and then out to lunch with Paul that Sunday. I love an all black outfit, but it can be rather plain so I made sure to bling it up with fun jewelry, and I added a skinny belt to define the waist.
My linen pants are almost sold out, but I found the same style in a washed black denim.
ribbed tank (S) // KUT from the Kloth Topaz linen pants (6) (option) // Vince Pia wedge sandals (8) // FRAME belt (M) // triple chain necklace // old hoops & cuff bracelet
I changed into shorts and a tank to host a few friends in the backyard that afternoon.
Stateside tank (S) // similar KUT from the Kloth shorts (6) // Seychelles sandals (7.5) // Lagos hoops // similar pendant
Then I threw on this sweater and shorts to run some errands the next morning
Faherty sweater (S) // similar KUT from the Kloth shorts (6) // beek flip flops (8) // AllSaints half moon bag // Lagos hoops
I did some try-ons that afternoon and ended up wearing this new black and white sweater vest to an appointment with one of the girls. White jeans seemed like the obvious pairing, but I struggled with my footwear.
I wanted to wear my black wedge slides, but the heels seemed like a bit much for a mundane doctor appointment, and I hated the lime green nail polish on my toes, so I pulled out these old black leather espadrilles. I think it works. I like how the black shoes act as a bookend to the look, and they also have a way of grounding the outfit.
Willa sweater vest (M) // PAIGE Claudine (29) (similar for less) // similar espadrilles (8) // triple chain necklace // Lagos hoops
The next day I had a nail appointment, and I was more than happy to bid good riddance to that lime green nail polish on my toes! I’m always chilly in the nail salon, so I wore that Z Supply sweatshirt with jean shorts.
Z Supply pullover (S) // AG Becke (29) (similar for less) // beek flip flops (8) // Lagos hoops
It was really hot and humid, so I changed into a tank top when I got home. As you can see, I decided to go back to my comfort zone with one of my tried and true nail colors on both my hands and feet — OPI Less is Norse.
ribbed tank (M) // AG Becke (29) (similar for less) // beek flip flops (8) // Lagos hoops
I have no pictures of what I wore the day I sent Becca and Paul off to drive to Nashville. I think I wore my workout clothes all day.
The next day, I flew down to meet them. I wore my typical travel uniform — a versatile white tee, comfy blue jeans, supportive sneakers, and a lightweight jacket in case it’s cold in the airport or on the plane.
Evereve Camp Jacket (S) // FRAME Le Mid Rise V-Neck T-Shirt (XS) // similar MOTHER Weekender (29) (similar for less) // Paul Green sneakers (8) // similar belt // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet // AWAY The Carry-On in Sand // Goyard tote (similar for less)
We were up bright and early the next morning to go to breakfast before moving Becca into her dorm. I had planned to wear my sneakers for that, but it was so hot, I decided to wear my Birks. They’re supportive, just not super protective, and they worked out fine.
It was a loooong day, and by the time we got back to our hotel that night, we didn’t have the energy to do anything other than grab a bite to eat at our hotel bar and turn in early, so I just kept this outfit on for that.
Evereve smocked tank (S) // Sanctuary shorts (28) // Birks (39) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet
The next day, we went back over to the college to see how Becca’s dorm room turned out, and we ended up taking her out to grab lunch and run a few more errands. After that, we moved to a hotel closer to downtown.
I sure am getting my money’s worth out of this tank. I love the super soft fabric and the easy fit, plus the raw edges and trim at the v-neck are fun details.
Stateside tank (S) // similar KUT from the Kloth shorts (6) // beek flip flops (8) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet // AWAY The Carry-On in Sand // Goyard tote (similar for less)
The next day, we went back over to Belmont for the Sunday morning worship service and matriculation ceremony. I wanted to look a little bit nicer for that, so I packed these white jeans and sweater vest, but I’m not crazy about the proportions of this outfit. I didn’t really see it in the hotel room mirror, but this picture… yikes!
Something about the boxy sweater with the wide leg jeans doesn’t quite work for me at all. I think it looks better with the flare leg style I wore it with above, but now I’m wondering if that didn’t really look good in real life either. I’ll have to play around with it, but it isn’t nearly as drapey and relaxed as it looks on the model.
Willa Sweater Vest (S) // PAIGE Nellie (29) (similar for less) // similar sandals // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet /
We took Becca out to breakfast after the services, and then we said our good-byes and headed back downtown. It was strangely anti-climactic, since she had been in her dorm room for two nights, and we were already mentally adjusting to the idea of Nashville being her home away from home for the foreseeable future.
After giving ourselves about an hour to rest and recharge, I changed into jeans and a t-shirt, and we walked down to Broadway in search of live music and maybe a drink or three. My Margarita tee seemed appropriate.
MOTHER Margarita Tee (M) // similar MOTHER Weekender (29) (similar for less) // Birks (39) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet
My white t-shirt got a stain at some point on the first day of our trip, so I wore this black tank to fly back home on Monday. I also decided to pack the sneakers and wear my Birks for the return trip. I don’t like how hot my feet get in sneakers, and my injured ankle still swells up throughout the day, so the sandals were more comfortable. Plus, I prefer the dark metallic black sandals to the bright white sneakers with this black top.
It was too hot for the jacket, so I put it in the top of my tote, and I was glad I had it in the airport and on the plane. I didn’t think to get a picture wearing it in the airport, though.
ribbed tank (S) // Evereve Camp Jacket (S) // similar MOTHER Weekender (29) (similar for less) // Birks (39) // similar belt // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Yurman bracelet // AWAY The Carry-On in Sand // Goyard tote (similar for less)
I didn’t put myself together yesterday or take any pictures of my workout gear that I wore to work from home all day. In my defense, I did work out in the morning and take a brisk walk last night, and I saw no one except for my trainer and two of my kids. So, anyway. I guess that’s a wrap.
I’m headed out tomorrow to do another college drop-off, but at least this time we don’t have to endure all of the new student orientation activities and multiple trips to Target. Caroline should have pretty much everything she needs, between what’s in storage up there and what she’s bringing with her. We’re also seeing a show in Boston before we move her in, so that will be fun. I’ll chronicle all of my outfits, of course, and I’ll share them in a couple weeks!
