I’ve done posts like this at the end of the year, but I don’t know that I’ve done a seasonal one before, so I decided to round up my hits and misses (best and worst purchases) from this spring and summer.
My 11 Best Purchases of Spring/Summer 2019
These are things that I purchased this year and have used a ton. The cost per wear on each of these items is low, even if the price tag is high.
If you also snagged some of these, let me know how they worked for you!
#1. Paige Mayslie Slim Cargo Pants // These Paige cargo joggers have probably been my biggest surprise of the season. I usually gravitate to denim, but I’ve worn these so much. I love the casual vibe, and they’re super comfortable.
Cost-per-wear is maximized with these because they’re basically a 3-season pant; I will wear these well into fall. You can also find them at Nordstrom and Anthropologie, and they do go on sale from time to time. I ended up sizing down to a 28, so take that into consideration if you’re wanting a pair.
This whole outfit could actually be included in this list, although not every piece was purchased this year. My Tory Burch Miller sandals in Makeup were a 2018 purchase, and I literally wear them every day at some point.
The Boden tee is fun, and I’ve worn it a lot. It looks great with denim too, and it’s back in stock!
The Everlane tote is a nice classic leather carryall, and the Vince Camuto denim jacket is soft and comfortable. The mid-wash denim works with almost all pant colors, and it also looks great over dresses. (Size down if in between.)
#2. Joe’s Jean Shorts // These are my most-worn shorts of the summer, for sure. I really like the cuffed frayed hems and the 5″ inseam. They’re comfortable and flattering, and they don’t bag out.
You can also find them at Nordstrom, Zappo’s, and Bloomies, and they run TTS.
#3. Treasure & Bond U-Neck Tank // This is such a basic little tank, but it’s super soft and comfortable. I like it so much, I have it in 3 colors. I wear it alone or layered under cardigans, and I even sleep in it sometimes.
I’m wearing this stripe one in a size small, but I got the grey in a medium for a more drapey fit. I thought I liked the medium better, but I noticed in a few pictures recently that it’s not very flattering. It seems to add visual weight, so now I like the fit of the small better… go figure!
#4. Minnie Travel Flats in Goan Sand // I pretty much wore my grey Minnie travel flats to death over the past few years and they were looking pretty beat, so I splurged on a new pair this spring.
The Goan Sand is such a nice neutral, and they go with so much. They take a little breaking in, but I walked all over Boston in them a few weeks ago, and my feet held up great.
#5. Rag & Bone Cate Raw-Edge Ankle Skinny Jeans // These jeans were an impulse purchase last spring, and I love them. (I don’t recommend spending impulsively on big ticket items, but this one worked out!) I’ve worn them a ton, even through the summer. I love the fit and feel, and the wash is just so good.
#6. Mother Looker Ankle Fray Skinny Jeans // If I include the Rag & Bone jeans, I have to include these Mother skinnies. They’re super spendy and rarely go on sale, but somehow I lucked out and got them for 25% off at Bloomies early in the season.
I probably wear these a little more than the Rag & Bone pair because they have a more casual vibe, but I’ve worn both a ton this spring and summer, and they’ll continue to be wardrobe staples through the fall and winter.
As an aside, I can’t wait to start wearing that Everlane v-neck sweater again this fall!!! There are a few sizes still available in the heather grey; I have a small, for reference.
#7. Tory Burch McGraw Bucket Bag // This bag is the perfect size for everyday. I love the minimalistic design, and the leather is so luxe. It’s sold out in the ivory that I have, but there are other good colors available.
#8. J.Crew Roll Cuff Linen Tee // I’ve worn this top probably more than any other this summer. It’s just got a great fit and feel, and it’s easy to throw on with jeans or shorts for a polished but casual look.
It washes up well (I lay it flat to dry) but it does need an iron. For size reference, I have the small.
Another top I’ve worn a bunch is the Bobeau side tie tee…
Both of these tops wash and wear well, and they’re super versatile.
also wearing: Joe’s jean shorts from #2 and Lucky Brand Garstron sandals — I really love these or comfort sandals that don’t look like comfort sandals
#9. Prima Donna underwire tankini top and high waist bikini bottoms + Robin Piccone pareo // I’m going to group these three items together, as I always wear them together.
I’ve gotten so much wear out of this swimsuit this summer. I have one other Prima Donna suit (purchased last year) that I sometimes wear instead, but I like this one best.
These suits are so worth the investment if you have a larger chest and need bra cup sizing that really supports the girls without looking matronly. (After seeing these pictures, I tightened the straps for a little more lift.)
The pareo is perfect for throwing overtop, and it’s easy to remove when I want to go in the water. It offers just enough coverage for me to feel comfortable walking around in front of family and friends.
#10. 1901 Striped Ruched Sheath // This dress is sold out, but I have to include it because I’ve worn it more than any other dress in my closet. I’d wear it even more than I do, except I don’t want to repeat it too often.
It’s super flattering, even when I’m up a few pounds or not feeling as svelte as I’d like, and it’s comfortable to wear all day.
It’s hard for me to find a dress I feel that way about. I usually find myself pulling and tugging and sucking in my gut the whole time, and that’s no fun. 1901 nailed it with this one.
#11. Boden Melinda Jersey Dress // Speaking of dresses that are effortless to wear and flattering even when I’m not feeling my best, this Boden dress is another winner.
It’s super cute on and so comfortable, plus the quality is really nice. I will definitely be trying more Boden dresses next summer!
Honorable mention: (ha!) I have to mention my Veja sneakers (more sizes here.) Honestly, I haven’t really worn these enough to get the cost per wear out of them… yet. But I think I’ll wear them more when fall rolls around. I just don’t reach for shoes I have to tie in the summer months.
I could keep going. Writing this post makes me realize how many purchases I’ve made this summer that I really love, and I didn’t even touch on accessories… but let’s move on.
My 5 Worst Purchases of Spring/Summer 2019
I really don’t like calling these bad purchases because these are all things I like. I just didn’t end up wearing or using them all that much. Please don’t feel duped if you bought any of these off of my recommendation. They might work great for you; they just didn’t work for me.
This a helpful exercise because I was drawn to each of these items for one reason or another, and hopefully I can learn from these purchases and make better buying decisions going forward.
Let’s get started!
#1. Madewell The Addie High Heel Mule // I don’t know why I haven’t worn these more because I really like them. I just tend to overlook them when I’m choosing shoes for an outfit.
The good news is, they’re a style I can wear into fall, so I’m going to keep them in my closet and hope to get some use out of them before the weather turns cold.
#2. Banana Republic Stripe Knit Dress // I kept this dress after this shoot, and I haven’t even worn it once.
I think it’s a combination of it being a body-con fit, and not feeling comfortable in it for that reason, and just buying more dresses than I needed for a season. Oh, well. Live and learn!
#3. Vince Camuto Karika Cage Sandals // Ironically, both these and the sandals above came from Trunk Club. I didn’t really need them, but I liked them so I kept them.
I actually had these on the other night to wear to dinner, and I opted for my new cutout shield sandals instead.
#4. LOFT Ikat Shorts // I really wanted to love these shorts, and I thought I’d wear them a lot, but I always end up wearing denim shorts instead.
The truth of the matter is, they’re just not very comfortable. I should have sized up, but I was worried that would make the leg opening too big.
Oh, well. You win some, you lose some! I still think they’re cute shorts.
#5. AG Farrah Skinny Ankle Jeans // I can’t believe I’m including a pair of AG jeans in my worst purchases list, but it’s simply that I got these, and then soon after I got the Mother Looker pair (#7 above) and they both serve basically the same purpose in my closet.
I’ve learned over the years that it makes no sense to have two pieces that serve the same purpose because I will always reach for one over the other.
I can nit-pick all the reasons why I reach for the Mothers first, but at the end of the day, I decided it was time to pass the Farrahs on to someone who will love them as they deserve to be loved. Because they do deserve to be loved; they’re great jeans.
#6. Sam Edelman Bay Slides // There’s obviously a theme here… I have not done well with shoe purchases this summer! This is partly because I can’t return shoes after I wear them for a photo shoot, and I like to have more variety for my shoots than I do for daily living, so I keep more than I really need.
On a daily basis, I pretty much wear the same 3 or 4 pairs of shoes over and over and over… You know what you mean if you’ve seen What I Wore Lately! I’m perfectly happy that way, so I need to be more discerning about shoe purchases next year.
#7. Alex Mill Ruffle Blouse // I really thought this blouse was fun, but I didn’t care for the heart buttons, and of course I never got around to swapping them out.
At that price, it really needed to be worn often to justify keeping it, and after a couple of months, I could tell that wasn’t going to happen. So I finally returned the top because the tags were still on, and I had only worn it 5 minutes for this photo shoot on my back deck.
Again, if you bought and love it, that is awesome! I truly did like it and wanted it to work for me, but I dress casually 98% of the time, and it never seemed to be exactly what I wanted when I was dressing to go out somewhere.
In Conclusion
I’m sure I could go on, but I’ve got to wrap this up somewhere.
It was a lot easier to come up with hits than misses this season, which means I’m getting better at knowing what works for me and more discerning with my purchases. That’s a good thing! I still need to be realistic about what I truly need and will actually wear. I hate to look through my closet and see things I’ve only worn once… or not at all.
I realize my job does make my shopping habits different than the average Joe… Jane? Ha! But I still want to be smart about what I decide to keep after the photo shoots.
Doing these posts is helpful and eye-opening for me, and hopefully they’re fun for you too!
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60 Responses
Thanks for this post. I enjoyed it. We have all bought things that we don’t wear, you are not the only one.
I always love when you post best and worst purchases! It really helps me look through my closet and think about what I actually wear and don’t wear. Sometimes I will buy stuff because I love it but it doesn’t suit my lifestyle. Please keep them coming!
What a refreshing post! I think if I had a nickel for all the things I bought that I didn’t wear or didn’t wear more than once I’d be a millionaire. It’s nice to know I”m not the only one with the sandals (5? 6? pairs of sandals) that I loved but didn’t wear (omg now I can count 8 pairs), or the tops that never found the right skirt (but I had such good intentions). Thanks for this!
I bought that Banana Republic dress in yellow, and I’ve already worn it a ton. But I know what you mean..it’s a little more bodycon than some of mine. It’s easier to wear with a cardigan or jacket over it, I find.
XOXO
Jodie
Thanks for this post! I am trying to be sure I really love something, carefully evaluate fit, and make sure a piece will work with other items in my wardrobe and I find that I still have regrets in my closet.
I love this post. I am trying not to be an impulse shopper. It is soooo easy to do that online. I find when I actually go to the store, I am more clear headed. So, you said you gave the jeans to someone who would love them – one of your daughter’s,. or do you have a charity, or resale? I have to give some things away and just wondering what you do with yours. I look forward to your blog each day, so please get some inspiration for the rest of August.haha
Love the joggers. I bought a similar pair of olive ones and I love them. Also bought linen ones from the gap, but should have sized down.
Hello Jo-Lynne
Great post! Especially the items that didn’t make the cut in your wardrobe. I have always wondered how much you actually keep and actually wear.
With so much access to great clothes and new stuff all the time I am curious how you organize your wardrobe so not to be overwhelmed with choices in the morning, how items don’t get lost or how you rotate looks so not to wear the exact same piece the exact same way every time. Hey, that might be a great blog post.
Thanks for the casual inspiration. I don’t often make purchases as the duty and exchange rates plus shipping often make an item with an initial great price very pricey by the time it gets to me. Not to mention the hassle of returning items that aren’t right and losing again on the exchange. Such is life in Northern Canada. But when I love something I definitely purchase it through your link so that you can get credit. All your hard work on our behalf needs to be recognized!
Keep up the great work and enjoy the “dog days” of summer.
Donna
I enjoy when you do this type of post. We all suffer the same. SIGH! Each season I ponder why an item didn’t get worn enough. Sometimes it’s the weather. This year, summer arrived end of June because it was cool and rainy. My Chelsea rain boots got a ton of wear. Who knew? Item for outdoor party that got rained out, etc. As I go through my closet, I ponder the “why” of each item. Like you, some get passed along. Others that I truly love I hang onto and I will skip a similar purchase in the future. All lessons learned. Hope I’m smarter for fall/winter.
What a great post! I hope that you can incorporate this type of post into the rotation. It reminded me that you too occasionally make a purchase that you shouldn’t have. I want to give a shoutout to @Kay Harms, Blessed For My Day, because her posts on 1) selecting your signature colors and 2) recognizing what life stage and style you are in, has really helped me to evaluate the items that are currently in my closet, and to make smarter purchases. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the bloggers buzz and buy something just because it’s HOT. I’m glad y’all had a nice evening. Good luck with the apartment set up. I hope David will share what he likes and doesn’t like.
Thanks so much for this post! I finally caved on that Treasure and Bond tank and then immediately bought two more. It’s the perfect tank. 🙂 I have really been trying to be more intentional about what I buy, and to really think about the types of things that I like to wear. For example, that Everlane sweater is right up my alley…I need to think about that. And I love the Joe’s shorts, but then I think….how many pairs of jean shorts that are exactly like that, do you already have, Melissa?? 😉 And honestly. this summer the pair I’ve been wearing the most are a pair of Old Navy.
Fun post! I ordered the Bobeau tee.
Love the best/worst posts. I definitely agree with what you say about having more than one item that serves the same purpose. I tend to always grab one and the other just sits in the closet too…. and I definitely have the over-buying of shoes problem.
Your comment about the jeans really hit home! I’m going to get rid of the ones I don’t reach for or pass over every time I go to wear them! Thanks for permission to do that! and yep, we all have stuff that was just a miss for whatever reason!
I enjoyed this post. I think we all make purchases and then end up not wearing the items as much as we thought we would. I’m sure having a fashion blog makes this much harder. I’m trying to be more discerning with my purchases and it’s very helpful to know I’m not the only one trying to figure this out.
Hi Hi-Lynn, great post!!!!
I love your transparency. I’ve often wondered why something I tried on and took the time to purchase, take home, and hang in my closet, ended up forlorn or orphaned in my closet. Lol! I bought the red ruffle blouse and have loved it all summer. It’s my favorite top!! And I love the buttons even though I’m not a heart button kind of girl. I wanted to echo another post to ask how you arrange your closet. We’re turning a small 10 x 12 bedroom into a dressing room, and I’m looking at closet organizers, paint colors and lighting. How do you arrange your wardrobe? Do seasons store there year round, or do you pack into tubs seasonally? I have work clothes, casual clothes, exercise clothes, a couple evening dresses, ugh I need to figure this out. Ha! a s you write so often.
Have a great weekend.
First, too funny about me writing ha! so much. My husband told me I need to cut that out.😂
Did you see my closet reveal post? I think I answer most of your questions here: https://jolynneshane.com/peek-into-my-closet.html
Out of season are stored in the basement in plastic tubs. It probably isn’t the best for the clothes, but that’s what works for me.
Jo-Lynne, sorry my mobile spell checker changed your name to something wonky in my earlier post.
I like “Ha!” and think you should keep using it. It makes me laugh every time. 🙂 Thanks for the link to your closet in that blog post. I learned a lot! I’ll definitely hang the pants on the top and the tops on the bottom. Yea & Ha! Have a good weekend.
Love these posts – thank you! I’m actually thinking of trying the AG jeans on Amazon, as I’ve still yet to try a pair…but so many colors! Any suggestions on which blue is the most basic/versatile?
Probably the 11 Years Shifted – if you don’t mind a lighter wash. Or maybe Years Deep Willow for something darker. Of course, they aren’t priced as well as the 14yrs Blue Gardens that I had. Those are good if you like distressed with raw hem.
I love these posts…and I think I enjoy the “misses” more than the hits. Don’t think you need to buy all the shoes just for your posts; seeing what you actually wear (and how versatile a few pairs can be) helps us all imagine how we can stretch our own basics. Especially since so many of us are trying to get away from the buy-buy-Buy mentality.
I love this post! It’s so helpful to see what worked for you but I especially like seeing what didn’t. Those Loft shorts looked so cute on you so I ordered them. But they were returned because the fit wasn’t great on me either! Oh well!
Thanks for this post. It’s helpful to know that even you make some purchases that don’t really work out. Here I thought it was just me! The most insightful thought you shared, IMO, was that it really doesn’t make sense to have more than one item that fills a certain role in your wardrobe. That’s an understanding I’m just coming to appreciate as my taste in clothing includes higher priced items.
We all have items in our closet that we love, thought we would wear more, and realize they are still hanging/lying there. Nice to see even professional shoppers like you have these items as well. I am in good company, haha! I have to do some purging (a summer project that I haven’t gotten to yet with too much work and garden/yard work.) You worked all through your vacation with posts; take some time for yourself for the last hurray of summer – in response to what you said that you felt uninspired for posts. I am looking for reasonably priced (read budget 🙂 higher rise boot cut dark wash jeans. I have several boot cut jeans from Gap that I love, but they are low rise, and I am finding them not very comfortable (always want to pull them up). Any suggestions? Enjoy your weekend! Great post!
Arna, are these in your budget?
Kut from the Kloth – https://shopstyle.it/l/6PA3 (9″ rise)
Express – https://shopstyle.it/l/6PA6 (mid rise)
Wit & Wisdom – https://shopstyle.it/l/6PB3 (9″ rise)
The Express ones should be perfect. I bought some Express jeans last year (either you or Cyndi suggested them), and they are great. I checked the size I have (they seem to run small.) Thank you so much!
I really appreciate this post. I like the transparency of what worked for you and what didn’t and why. Most fashion blogs just seem to push new items and push shopping more. This is helpful to know how much or not at all what you wore. I would enjoy seeing what and how you re-wear items throughout a season, also. Thanks for your insight and work.
Do you use the Stylebook app? It takes a bit to set up but it is great for wardrobe analytics like this. It has really opened my eyes since I started using it.
This post got me thinking about my own wardrobe. I’ve bought jeans that I never reach for, so why am I keeping them? Yes, I spent money on them but hanging in my closet is a bigger waste of money. I’m donating them today along with a couple of tops I thought I would love but every time I put them on, I take them off. Cute but too cute. You’ve motivated me!
IKEA is a great place for setting a young person up in an apartment. Happy shopping!
I really enjoyed this Hits and Misses post! I am guilty of impulse buying but fortunately most of these are trendy, low cost items that didn’t break the bank! I will be going through my closet at the end of summer and giving lots away to my favorite non profit so someone else will hopefully enjoy them. I’m going to be more intentional in the future and curb these impulse buys!
Thanks for sharing your hits and misses of spring and summer clothes. I have never thought about the concept of when you have duplicate jeans, shoes, or whatever that you generally go to one over the other almost every single time. I do that especially with jeans. Good insight! I like when you post about your daily, real life outfits, I now own denim shorts which I have never had up until this summer. My extended family jokes about “jorts” so I chickened out on taking them on our Lake Michigan vacation! Maybe next year!
I LOVE this post!! By August I don’t want to purchase anything and really feel unmotivated for fall. (I live in Maryland so it stays warm here until October). These posts make me think about whats in my closet and to start the editing process of whats working and whats not. Thank you – please keep them coming!
What a great summary. I need to look at what I wore this summer too. Thanks for sharing. Somehow knowing others make mistakes confirms that I am not alone.
Great post! I think all of us buy things that later we regret…and things that we love forever and are sad when they get worn out. I have a small walk in closet and I try to purge on a monthly basis and it makes me sad sometimes when I see all the wasted money in my closet:) I justify myself by donating to local Humane Society and Methodist Church, and I hope they will bring “happiness” to someone else.
That’s how I look at it as well. At least I hope someone else gets to enjoy my “misses”.
I’m trying to do better about my purchases too. I just purged my whole house actually including my closet and my husbands. It is such a good feeling. We r retired and going to downsize do I’m learning to be more selective also. Thanks for a great article. You always look god. No matter what you have on. ❤️
It’s nice to know that I”m not alone the “misses” department! 🙂 I think for most of us it probably boils down to emotional buying- that dress or pair of shoes that you look really good in makes you happy but as others have said either doesn’t fit into your lifestyle or duplicates something else in your closet that you end up reaching for first. My problem is getting rid of the misses from a year ago or more that I keep telling myself I’ll use. Some of them still “spark joy” but I still never seem to wear them! Aargh!
I find these posts SO interesting!
On the Paige joggers… what makes them 3 season versus 4. (Asking for a friend with a darker camo version, haha)
I love this post! Maybe we all should do this each season. To answer you question ( maybe on Facebook) I’d like to see posts about styling one item a few ways and always love beauty reviews.
Yes! One item multiple ways! I always love those.
I thoroughly enjoyed this post. It is nice to know that I’m not alone in making purchases I later regret. I also agree that it is hard to get excited about clothes and shoes in August. It is so hot here in NC that all I want to put on are “Norts” and a big sloppy tee!
Bought the Sam Edelman version of the Tory Burch Miller sandal and I love them. You need to do more Save vs. Splurge posts. Thanks for the best and worst.
Super helpful post! I am constantly analyzing my wardrobe, and you give such great explanations of WHY you love/don’t love these items. It’s really helpful to take your thoughts and apply them to my own clothes. Thank you!
Jolynne,
Thank you for this post! It’s a great reminder for all of us to really look at our closet and figure out what to keep and what to let go of.
You could sell the pieces on poshmark and reinvest the money elsewhere.
Love all your post and honesty.
Shannon
So funny about shoes. I bought and returned two different pairs of SE Bay Slide sandals in the spring because I just wasn’t sure I’d wear them, not sure of comfort level etc….
Well flash forward to June and I found myself buying them again in the black because they looked so cute on someone else I’d seen in the store. And guess what? They are my most worn sandals all summer!! 🙋♀️ They are really comfortable, go with anything (skirts, jeans, dresses, shorts) and so easy to slip on and go! In fact, I just bought another pair in a light pink color which I probably won’t wear as much but I needed a light colored sandal to wear with a particular outfit and the salesgirl convinced me that it will also act as a neutral in my closet and could be worn with jeans and any color top.
Too funny! I actually do really like mine, and I like having a silver option in my closet. I just haven’t worn them as much as I expected to. I’m actually going to hold onto them b/c they will likely bring them back next summer, and I think I will eventually get my cost per wear out of them.
Great post, JoLynne! I learn so much from you…all the hits and misses. This is a good idea for every now and then when you need a post idea. Have a great weekend!
Great post, as always!
I liked this post a lot. It’s helpful to reason through why a purchase didn’t work so you don’t repeat that mistake as most of us seem to do so often in our wardrobes. We are drawn to certain pieces but they don’t fit our lifestyle, comfort, body type, etc.
For me, I bought some name brand (blanking on it now) cargo pants from Evereve and paid over $100. I do not like to wear them and I realized it’s because they are pull on. It just feels to sloppy or something. It took me a while to figure out what I didn’t like.
Yes, I can relate to that. I don’t like pull on pants either. I think it is also why I don’t like leggings. For some reason, that button-and-zip helps me feel more put together and pulled in.
Great post. We need to read something like that because shoppers’ remorse hits us all from time to time. As for shoes, why not style your outfits with a neutral shoe, that’s what most of us do in real life.
I really enjoyed this post. I have suggested this in the past when you have asked for post ideas, so I was really glad to see it and found it helpful. You can learn a lot about yourself when you get rid of things you thought you would wear but didn’t, and then it’s helpful to remember when shopping in the future. One of the first purchases I made on your recommendation were the Paige Verdugo jeans, and I have reached for them over other “cute” jeans because they are so soft and comfy. Thanks for this post!
Great post. I think the overall theme is that we ALL seem to reach for those things that we are most comfortable in in our closets. Once you hone your style, as a fashion blogger would, it becomes easier to know what you do/don’t like. I appreciate you wanting to show variety on your blog, but I hope it is comforting to you to know that most of us follow you for your ‘overall style’…..we like what makes you most comfortable too!
Extremely valuable post. Love the honesty! Thanks JLS!
I bought the Banana Republic dress in black and I love it. I put a denim shirt over it or just wrap it around my waist and it is adorable. The stripe makes it look the same every time it is worn. Black is more versatile. Your style is great and I learn a lot from following your blog. Thank you!
I always like these posts. It does help to go over what we’ve bought and why something did or didn’t work.
Regarding August posts … why don’t you use that month each year to take a mini sabbatical? Maybe just post periodically as you feel you want to but not feel pressured to post every day. I mean I hope you don’t feel pressure to post every single day anyway. I love all your posts but certainly understand how it may get difficult sometimes. 😊
Have a great evening!
Great post! I love that you consider “cost per wear” when evaluating your purchases. I’ve become very conscious of it now that I’m retired! I looked back over the purchases I made this year and I’m still very happy with them all!
Love, love, love this post of successes and fails. We all buy items we don’t end up wearing. I know I do. But I’m trying hard to learn from my mistakes as I strive for fewer pieces of clothing in my closet. I want to LOVE everything I own. My best purchases made after seeing the items on your blog?
1) The Paige green pants
2) Boden graphic tee (I have the white and navy. They are a little big after wearing for a few months. I’m considering rebuying in a M.”
3) J Crew navy linen tee
4) Treasure & Bond U tank (the stripe and the gray!)
5) Everlane sweater
Thanks for sharing Jo-Lynne. Don’t worry about not feeling inspired. It’s that time of year– end of the summer, but we still have another 6 weeks of hot weather where we live. It will come back.
This was a very helpful post!
Love this type of information. Makes me feel like you are like everyone of us. Sometimes you purchase something you think you will wear and then when the times comes you are not drawn to it. Keep this up every season or maybe in winter do a fall and a winter! Thank you.