What I Wore: Two Weeks of Everyday Outfits

SIZING NOTES: I’m 5’5″ and I usually wear a small or medium in tops and dresses, a 29 or 30 in jeans and pants, and a size 8 shoe. Gifted items are indicated by c/o; everything else I purchased myself.

I had only been home for a day after getting back from Nashville, where my younger daughter is starting college this fall, when it was time to go to Boston to help my older daughter with her college move-in. Paul was on a business trip, so I went by myself.

For the flight to Boston, I wore a variation on my “travel uniform” — comfy jeans with a cute top with a lightweight jacket in case it gets cold in the airport or the plane. I wore my new Rails jacket this time, but I think it would look better with a more open neck top. It was a hot day, so I wore my favorite Birks and packed my sneakers. (These Birks are on sale, by the way! They’re perfect for those of us with narrow feet.)

RAILS Alma cotton jacket (S) // Evereve Lara Twist Muscle Tee (S) // PAIGE Anessa (29) (budget option) // Birks – 20% off (39) // Away The Bigger Carry-On // similar tote // Jenny Bird hoops

That night, we went to see The Queen of Versailles at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. I was in a rush to get changed after a quick dinner at our hotel, and I forgot to get a picture of what I wore, so I borrowed this picture from back in June when I was in Nashville for Becca’s college orientation. I wore this same dress out to dinner that weekend.

AG stripe dress (S) // similar slides // raffia earrings // Jenny Bird bracelet // similar bag

The next morning, I worked for a while in the lobby, and then we moved hotels to be closer to Caroline’s college in the suburbs. We grabbed dinner at a delicious taquería that she loves before turning in early. By the way, this sweater is now available in a washed black.

Evereve Joelle Pullover (S) // MOTHER Weekender (option) (29) (budget option) // beek flip flops (8) // Jenny Bird hoops // similar bag

The next day was move-in day, but we couldn’t get her key until that afternoon, so I spent another morning killing time in a hotel lobby. There was a loud convention going on, and I had an early flight the next day, so I made a split second decision to check out of that hotel and book myself a hotel near the airport so I wouldn’t have so far to go the next morning.

Faherty sweater (S) // KUT from the Kloth shorts (similar on sale) (8) // Paul Green sneakers (8) // Jenny Bird hoops

I changed into a tank top before we left the hotel to move her into her dorm because I knew I’d be working up a sweat, and that was a good move. Her dorm elevator was crowded, so I ended up making good use of the stairs. I got my steps in that day, that’s for sure!

Evereve Emery Pocket Tank (S) // KUT from the Kloth shorts (similar on sale) (8) // Paul Green sneakers (8) // Jenny Bird hoops

Later that night, I took an Uber back to the Boston and checked into my 3rd hotel in as many nights! It was much quieter, and I was happy with that choice.

I was up bright and early the next morning to head to the airport, and I went for another variation on my travel uniform. I like this jacket so much better with the open neck top.

RAILS Alma cotton jacket (S) // Evereve smocked tank (S) // MOTHER Weekender (option) (29) (budget option) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops // Away The Bigger Carry-On // similar tote

That’s when my flight was delayed so many times due to a maintenance issue that I finally decided to cancel and rebook for the next day. Caroline didn’t need me, so I went back to the first hotel we had stayed in that first night in the city, and I spent the afternoon walking around and doing a little shopping.

Evereve smocked tank (S) // MOTHER Weekender (option) (29) (budget option) // similar pendant // Jenny Bird hoops

The next morning, it was Take Two for a flight from Boston to Philly. This time, I made it home, but not without another maintenance delay. Thankfully, this one was much shorter than the one for the flight I had abandoned the day before. I went back to my original travel outfit, and this time I didn’t need the jacket.

Evereve Lara Twist Muscle Tee (S) // PAIGE Anessa (29) (budget option) // Birks – 20% off (39) // Away The Bigger Carry-On // similar tote // Jenny Bird hoops

As they say, there’s no rest for the wicked! I had to get up and put myself together for a photo shoot the next morning, and then I wore my new denim skirt and stripe sweater vest to go out to dinner that night.

Reese Stripe Sweater (S) // KUT from the Kloth Brea Long Skirt (6) // similar slides // similar hoops // simliar necklace // Jenny Bird bracelet

And believe it or not, I was on the road again the next day. I didn’t get a picture of my travel outfit this time, and I recycled a lot of the same clothes I still had in my suitcase. FYI, this Sunkissed Tee is 25% off!

Sunkissed Tee is 25% off (S) // MOTHER Weekender (option) (29) (budget option) // Birks – 20% off (39) // similar hoops

And I wore a similar outfit the next day. I know I wear these jeans too much, but they just seem to look good with everything, and they’re so comfortable.

Caroline Seamed Muscle Tee (M) / MOTHER Weekender (option) (29) (budget option) // beek flip flops (8) // similar hoops

I was back home again last Friday, and I met a friend for breakfast that morning. The weather was mild, so I pulled out this linen shirt and paired it with my favorite straight leg jeans, which are 30% off at Bloomingdale’s!

Frank & Eileen linen button-up c/o (M) // MOTHER Dazzler – 30% off (29) (budget option) // similar slides // similar hoops // Madewell necklace set

Paul and I went out to dinner that night, and I changed tops and shoes. I don’t really know why, except the linen button-up just seems more daytime to me. And then the sandals didn’t really go, and there was a chill in the air, so I figured I’d give my new mules a test drive.

Evereve Lara Twist Muscle Tee (S) // MOTHER Dazzler – 30% off (29) (budget option) // Splendid mules (8) // similar hoops

The next morning, I had a nail appointment, and my first instinct was to throw on a casual t-shirt with my MOTHER Weekenders, but I felt like they were all I’d worn for the past 3 weeks, so I decided to see what else I could come up with.

I grabbed the full length PAIGE Anessa wide leg jeans from the #NSale, but something about this combo doesn’t quite do it for me. I don’t know if it’s that super high rise or the wider leg or what.

MOTHER Margarita Tee (M) // PAIGE Anessa (29) (budget option) // beek flip flops (8)

When I got back home, I tried on a few more options. These MOTHER The Scooter Ankle Bootcut Jeans had just arrived, so I tried them first. I think someone recommended these when the Outsider didn’t work out, despite me trying 3 different sizes.

I like the wash, but the fit is a little wierd. I feel like they need to be longer, and that rise is soooo high. I think that’s part of the issue with the PAIGE Anessa, as well. They look fine if I don’t tuck my top, but so many of my casual t-shirts look better with a tuck.

MOTHER Margarita Tee (M) // MOTHER Scooter (29) // beek flip flops (8)

Next, I tried the same t-shirt with the KUT from the Kloth Meg High Waist Raw Hem Ankle Wide Leg Jeans, but they have the same look as the PAIGE Anessa. I just don’t love the wide leg jeans with the more relaxed tops. I feel like I have no shape.

Then I tried the MOTHER The Hustler High Rise Frayed Flare Leg Ankle Jeans, thinking that a shorter version of the MOTHER Weekender might be my best bet, but the rise on The Hustler is super high, and I just don’t love the way it draws so much attention to my belly area with the front tuck.

So after all that, I ended up back in my trusty MOTHER Weekenders for the rest of the day. I know… I really need to find another pair I can swap out for these, for the sake of variety, but so far, no other pair quite measures up. At least, not for my casual everyday looks. When I wear heels, I have more options.

MOTHER Margarita Tee (S) // MOTHER Weekender (option) (29) (budget option) // beek flip flops (8) // Jenny Bird hoops

I think it’s a combination of the perfect rise, the way they’re fitted through the hips and thighs and then flare out to balance out my hips and shoulders, and that 31″ inseam that makes these jeans that perfect unicorn for me.

Here’s a line-up of all five, to compare. I know, these photos are so small, but I wanted to see them side-by-side.

MOTHER Scooter (29) // PAIGE Anessa (29) // MOTHER Hustler (29) // KUT from the Kloth Meg (6) // MOTHER Weekender (29)

Okay, moving on! This is what I wore to church on Sunday. I thought the black shoes worked with my hair to bookend the look, but they still look heavy to me with the white tee and light wash denim on top. I like them better when I wear a black top.

I also think I’d like this look with a boxier jacket. I’m kind of over this fitted crop style, but I didn’t have time to change, so I just went with it.

KUT denim jacket – 33% off (S) // Splendid t-shirt (M) // Yara Midi Skirt (S) // Vince Pia wedge sandals (8) // similar gold hoops // similar necklace // Jenny Bird bangle

I changed into shorts and a t-shirt after church to spend the afternoon at home.

Grateful Dead tee (S) // KUT from the Kloth shorts (6) // Birks (39) // similar gold hoops

And then this is what I wore on Monday… I will put these white shorts away now that it’s September, so I figured I’d wear them one last time. I keep my white jeans out year ’round, but not my white shorts.

Sundry Golden Hour Tee – 25% off (L) // KUT from the Kloth shorts (similar on sale) // beek flip flops (8)

Finally, then this is what I wore yesterday after I got back from Pilates.

Micheal Stars Sunkissed Tee – 25% off (S) // AG jean shorts (29) (budget option) // Birks – 20% off (39) // Lagos earrings

And that’s all I’ve got! Our weather has suddenly turned crisp and cool and very fall like, so I’ll be wearing more transitional outfits from now on, and I can’t wait!

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