Most of us have what we call an easy outfit or a uniform. Something that we just grab, put it on and go. This is actually a little bit upgraded easy mom outfit. If you want me to be honest with you, my daily uniform is a pair of leggings, huge wrinkly t-shirt and a messy hair. But since I’m going out for brunch that day, I gotta dress a little bit more appropriate than my house clothes.
tunic : Macy’s / vest : Marshalls (old) similar here / boots : Ivanka Trump / hat : c/o via Popsugar from Cat and Lucy / watch : c/0 JORD / bracelet : Charriol / bag: Prada
Repurposing items of any sort is a great idea. First, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Second, it is sustainable to the environment. Third, being able to create something gives you an empowering feeling.
As a petite person, repurposing long tops into dresses is not new to me and I do that quite often. But, it also is kind of tricky to style because they are meant to be a top rather than a dress. All of us have different body types, so you just have to trust your judgement if a long top is good enough to be a dress. As a case in point, this “dress” that I’m wearing is not a real dress. It is a tunic top that is long enough to be worn as a dress. I have worn this as a top here.
Another great thing about repurposing is, it’s a good exercise to your creativity because it requires you to use your good imagination. It could be a clothing , a decor or a furniture….anything that you think that can serve a new purpose. It gives a great feeling that can make you smile. We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness all the time, but repurposing will make you happy for sure.
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Top: Express (sold out) similare here and here / Trench Coat : Banana Republic (sold out online) similar here / pants : Loft (old) similare here/ bag : Prada similar here / bracelet : Kendra Scott / shoes : BCBG (old) similar here
Trench Coat – a structured and good quality trench coat is really an important outfit staple for fall. I had my days when I bought a cheap trench coat, I washed them once or twice. On the next use it doesn’t look right anymore. When it comes to outerwear it’s quality over quantity and since you will be spending $$, pick ones that goes with almost anything in your wardrobe. In my case, I picked out this trench coat from Banana Republic, it is lightweight and also padded inside to keep you warm. What I love most about it, is the fit. I rarely find coats that fit good or maybe I’m just not good in finding coats but I totally got lucky in this one. Unfortunately, it is sold out online but you could probably buy this in store. I found mine in store.
Silk top – it is definitely not cold weather friendly but it is so classy. For me, silk tops cami is here to stay forever. There is something about it that is so elegant, classic and sexy at the same time. Another way to style them in this cold weather is to put a shirt underneath your silk cami just like the ones here . I think that is really cute, it reminds me of the 90’s.
Dressy jogger pants – not your usual basics but can add a little spice rather than your usual jeans or trousers. I bought mine last year at Loft in xxs petites. Most joggers runs big, just the way it’s designed. So, if you are Small get an X-Small that way it will snug a bit on your legs and looks dressy.
High heels with straps – I love heels with straps especially when the straps is nude in color. Nude shoes gives an illusion of length.
Crossbody bag – hands free bag is the way to go for me, plus they are smaller compared to other designs.
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