Stepping Outside Our Fashion Comfort Zone
It’s home again, home again jiggity jig. I will always have a bit of wanderlust and love hopping on a plane, train or car for the next adventure. This year I zipped off to Cancun, Tybee, Charleston, and Dallas and just returned home from Paris. But what I love even more is coming back home to Athens, GA - home sweet home.
I’m part homebody and part world traveler. Don’t worry, we will have a weeks worth of content on Paris. What we wore and where we went. But today’s ootd came along with me to Paris with a slight deviation. Instead of wearing mules, I wore a pair of boots. The weather in Georgia is often mild this time of year (the 60s or 70s), so I have many options for footwear. But when it’s cold and rainy as Paris can be, then it’s time for more practical footwear.
The Summary
Stepping Outside Our Fashion Comfort Zone
1. Claudia Striped Funnel-Neck Sweater
(Rails)
A striped sweater is a perfect choice when the temps dip down. And I especially like the color combo of camel and black that's trés chic, so I couldn’t resist this oversized sweater from Rails. It’s on trend with an oversized fit and longer sleeves, and it looks fantastic with a pair of black denim.
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2. Demi-Boot Crop Jean
(J.Crew)
The demi boot crop jean is a fun pair of jeans to own with the shorter flared hemline. This jean looks fantastic with a pair of loafers or boots. Fashion should be FUN as well as practical.
We can’t always worry about looking as slim as possible or as appropriate as possible. Sometimes, it’s good to step outside of our comfort zone and incorporate trends into our wardrobe. That’s what keeps us looking modern, fresh, and relevant. It’s not about looking younger it’s about looking current and up-to-date. Permit yourself to step outside your style box from time to time. Who knows? You just might like the end result.
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3. Linnie Bit Mule
(Sam Edelman)
This pair of horsebit mules from Sam Edelman are also fun to wear especially with jeans. But they’re a good choice when it comes to many of your pants hanging in your closet. Who doesn’t love options? They're a dupe of the iconic Gucci Princeton Mules and every bit as chic.
If the weather is cold or rainy (hopefully not snowy yet) in your neck of the woods, then a pair of boots is your best bet. I brought this pair of Roxie Back Zip booties to France with me and loved how durable and comfortable they were for navigating the cobblestone streets of Paris.
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Alternative Stylings
Steal vs. Real
Real: Gucci Princeton Mules Steal: Sam Edelman Linnie Bit Mules
In Case You Missed It
Yesterday, I was a special post---fashion for the entire family---featuring my oldest son. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Love the ootd! The bag, need the bag to complete the outfit?
Hi Pat,
Here’s the link if you missed it: https://rstyle.me/+-9ZZGX7B_g7uSmyoaTVA7Q
I’m so glad oversized is on trend. I’m finally beginning to lose a few more pounds and some of my clothes are becoming oversized. Don’t have to buy anything new right now. That’s a good thing as Martha Stewart would say.
I really like this sweater. Can be dressed up or down. Not too oversized to look overwhelming .
I love a funnel neck too.
Loved the post with your son yesterday. I have three sons💙
I always enjoyed Lands’End. Miss local Sears stores for the free returns which weren’t often.
I’m a similar size, can you share what size you ordered in the Claudia sweater. Always a little perplexed with sizing for oversized sweaters.