Recently, while chitchatting with a friend, she asked “But what are we throwing on?” Meaning, what are we wearing to just run out of the house in the morning these days: meet the camp bus, grab a coffee, general weekending, erranding, a quick dash here or there. So today, I’m not going to overthink it and just give you five outfit ideas (that are not gym shorts) that feel easy to throw on for easy living while also being…cute.
I like to think a lot of what I share here is easy outfitting. Most of the Muscle Tanksnewsletter does this. As does Packing in Navy Blue.But for the sake of outfit ideas, here are five that start to bring the summer mood into full picture. One part “girlish”, a lot of color, fun bags and sandals, and the denim shape of the season (more on jorts soon, I promise. That research takes time!)
Nothing says real life quite like waiting in line at UPS, amiright!? Here I am last Friday in a Doen top, Skall Studio shorts (sized up one size), Prada tote and Tory flip flops. The flip flop continues to give…mostly because its rubber soled and fabric upper make me not feel so bad when it randomly downpours at 3pm. All weather shoes! LOL.
The easy outfit that makes me feel like I’m in some sort of countryside alternate universe where I summer in the South of France and my daily routine involves going to pick up fresh tomatoes at the market after a hearty breakfast. Still works for NYC though! I’ve been very into this Dissh top (I’m wearing a size 2) with everything I’ve tried it on with. Very good with short shorts. Excellent fodder for elastic waistbands that you want to hide (like I do on this Skall Studios skirt I’m wearing) or a preppy chino that needs a little ladylikeness. I’ll have you know I put this in the washing machine and dryer and then gathered and writhed it and the perfect wrinkles came right back. Giuliva Heritage sandals but these or these are perfect too. Hunting Season bag. Delarge sunglasses, but now I have my eye on these.
Same Skall Studios shorts (wow didn’t realize putting this together but now that I’m writing this - Skall really has summer on lock!) J.Crew dip dye shirt which is sadly sold out as of yesterday when I double checked but the idea is really a gauze-y tissue thin button down. They have it in solid colors here. And any of these three from All Three, Aflalo or Toteme on sale would do the trick if you’re looking for a more “design” element. A.Emery flip flops and the same Prada crochet tote (which was on loan and sadly has gone back to the mothership 😭). But how easy is this outfit to put on with no brain cells since those are already fully claimed by the sunscreen, hat and water bottle at the door.
Silk joggers and a tank brought to you by Caron Callahan and Eterne respectively. Another real world outfit proven by the fact that I ran into friend of Five Things Alli C. while wearing (hi Alli!) Shoes are Khaite, which are mostly sold out in brown. Black is also fab. These and these are similar vibes. And why do I love these so much…do I wait til they go 40 off??
Rachel Comey bag. Book a rec from menswear newsletter BBSP. I wore this outfit on a plane earlier this week…but with these closed toed shoes (obviously did not wear sandals on the plane) and this long sleeve tee which also hits perfectly at the waist. I’m not sure what took me so long but I’m now on a Re/Done x Hanes rampage.
Nothing more real than this wrinkled tee and shorts that I threw on this morning to start the day. The tee is an older Miu Miu that now exists everywhere - lucky for all those who had patience for this particular spacing in stripes. Here or here or here! The shorts, though look simple were one of those YESSS moments when I found them. Love the whole poplin boxer short thing happening, but harder to find is this weight of material with a button + fly waistband. Elastic waists tend to ride up on me…Ordered these in a 29 (I wear a size 26 jeans) so they would be roomy enough to fold over at the waist. Plus I knew the fabric was thin enough to not look bulky when rolled. With my trusty Vans and and my husband’s Moscots bc I grabbed the wrong pair walking out the door. Really I meant to wear these.
That’s all for today. Stay cool out there.
Yours TRULY,
Becky
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I totally used your all navy packing post to "throw something on" last week. And I got all the compliments! I did a navy tee, denim shorts, a pair of cool beige-pink clogs, and a little navy bandana tied in a square not in the front on top of my usual bunch of necklaces. Thx!!
The silk joggers and Rachel Comey bag! Chefs kiss. Love your style!
I totally used your all navy packing post to "throw something on" last week. And I got all the compliments! I did a navy tee, denim shorts, a pair of cool beige-pink clogs, and a little navy bandana tied in a square not in the front on top of my usual bunch of necklaces. Thx!!