Corduroy jacket, American Eagle. Cashmere hoodie, Juicy Couture (swap). Long-sleeved tee, Merona. Jeans, M Denim. Boots, Playhouse. Sunglasses, freebie.
I spend Saturday mornings at swim practice and, from there, go directly to the grocery store. While the weather was cold, I was living in a down jacket, fleece pants, and galoshes on the weekends. The streets are still sloppy, but this Saturday was one of the warmest we’ve had in weeks, so I tried to look a little more pulled together. The layers were warm, my cowboy boots** kept my feet dry in the slush, and the sunglasses disguised the marks 90 minutes of goggle-wearing leaves around my eyes***.
*And, yes, I still think hoodies on their own should be considered on par with athletic wear (okay for the house, okay for physical work, but not okay otherwise)…but wearing one under a blazer sharpens it up.
**My cowboy boots need replacing. Any suggestions on favorite brands?
***Seriously, after I get done swimming, my face frightens small children.
I really like Justins cowboy boots, Dingo or of course for the more modern Frye are by far the coolest. I've thrifted all my cowboy boots. There are a ton of great boots out there. Or, are you looking for similar type of material that your boots are?
ReplyDeleteMy current pair are just cheapies. I wasn't sure if cowboy boots were for me, but after wearing these to death, I think they are!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for genuine leather with a wooden stacked heel. I really like the long pointy toe on my Playhouse boots, so I'd like to find that again.
Look into the Fryes: Carson, Daisy Duke (love them) and Maxine Campus. With the Justins: Classics and Fashion.
ReplyDeleteBoth worth it for the investment. A lot of the Cowboy boots have a stacked leather sole. I think with a little research, you will find a great pair!
Here are three of my four pair. Sal, had a lot of really great ideas for how to wear them. I used to just wear them under jeans. You have worn your boots in a ton of inspiring ways too! I searched how you wore them too. Now, I have a ton of great ways to wear my boots to show case them.
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Frye and Lariat are tops where I am from. But, they can be pretty pricey.
ReplyDeleteI usually agree with your do's and don'ts but I have to disagree with you on hoodies. I love 'em, the funkier the better. If you purchase an actual work out one then, yes, it belongs at the gym with your tracksuit( and in my opinion your tights).
ReplyDeleteI feel that most hoodies have separated themselves from lazy/workout attire and have joined the jacket category and truly have been dominating it for the last few years. I own maybe 3-4 jackets but I own a hoodie for almost every occasion possible. I think they are a wonderful addition to many outfits and maybe you should reconsider the lazy/gym only policy.
If you have high-quality boots, you can always have them resoled and reconditioned. (Provided you love them enough to do so). :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love the idea of a hoodie under a blazer. I'll be stealing that!
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