“I didn’t know how to dress casually until I moved to California,” he says. Kelsey Keithpreviously lived in New York for 10 years. “I still wear all black to pick up from school, so it’s not like New Yorkers have left the building, but now I also own hiking shoes,” Creative Director Kelsey said. mirror noris also written. One of our favorite designs from Substack. Here, the Berkeley resident shares five outfits she wore all week and tips for second-hand shopping.
shirt: banana republic (Available at Resale site.) Skirt: “Ancient Zara”.
“I usually only buy the basic brands at the mall, but Banana Republic has been really good lately. I love it.” this shirt — It’s well made and the ripstop material is nice. their black pull-on pants is also perfect. I try not to buy too many new things. some other thing I looked at their site. ”
necklace: resemble. Bracelet: “Designed by mid-century designer Fran Hosken, hosken archive”
“During college, I studied abroad in Paris. During that time, I headed to Venice and then took a 24-hour ferry to Greece. I had a deck ticket, but Greece is amazing, so it doesn’t matter which way you go. I bought this Mary’s bee pendant during that trip. relic 1650 B.C.”
cardigan: Agnes B.“I bought it secondhand.” Pants: banana republic. geta: Rossy’s“These are my home slippers. They’re very comfortable.”
“If I see something that costs more than I want to pay, I try to find it on a resale site. I use the following sites.” jewelry Set an alert for your size to receive an email if it goes on sale. I’m very patient. Gem Alerts are also a great way to clarify an item’s average price on the second-hand market. ”
Ring: “Engagement ring by Laura Brooksby wedding ring J. Hannafrom antique quilted band rings Oko In Portland. ”
“Before we got engaged, my husband and I reviewed and narrowed down our options together, and he made the final choice. My engagement ring is by Laura Brooks, and I think it looks like a galaxy.”
Shirt: Vintage Benetton, “Screaming sale, probably $30, never worn.” Jeans: DL1961. Belt: “Mom’s” resemble. Bangle: “taxco silverPurchased in Mexico City. “necklace: tiffany & company
“One of the reasons that texture is so interesting is that the craftsmanship is obvious. With a thick wool sweater or a shirt with delicate embroidery, you can see the material and structure. When I’m dressed in one color, I often see a change in texture in what I’m wearing.”
shoes: Stofa.
“In any given week, I end up with 10 clothes piled up on my chair that I put on and take off. I don’t like to value clothes. I look for things that are well-made and can be worn over and over again.”
trainer: hey gang. skirt: Casmaria. socks: le bon shop.
“Claire McCardell was a mid-20th century American fashion designer who pioneered pockets in women’s clothing, even though male designers didn’t understand why women needed pockets. [She also made zippers easy to reach because a woman ‘may live alone and like it, but you may regret it if you wrench your arm trying to zip a back zipper into place.’] this new book about her It’s amazing. Everyone should read it too. ”
shoes: Clarks.
“If your feet hurt, you can’t enjoy anything else going on. The old classic Wallabies are super comfortable. They’re kind of anti-fashion, so they go with everything. When I need new shoes, I find them on resale sites like eBay. If you know your size, that’s a good tip for wearing the classics.”
trainer: rachel comey“Resale in general—set an alert” jewelry. pants: le bon shop. Ring: “I borrowed it from my 5-year-old daughter.” Sunglasses: Illesteva. Pouch: Dr. Max’s. Socks: Target, resemble. Sneakers: Merrell wildwood aero sports.
“Living in California, where you’re surrounded by nature, you default to being pretty outdoorsy. You’re always doing outdoor things, so you dress casually. Merrell needs to bring those back.” wildwood aero sports immediately. “
“Now that my youngest is out of diapers, I don’t have to put everything away everywhere.Sometimes I think to myself, “Now that my youngest is out of diapers, I don’t have to put everything away everywhere. Incorporating only what is applicable small pouch!”
“I’ve worked as a design editor for many years, and that philosophy applies to clothes as well. I make sure to only stock items that I really want to wear. That’s my secret.”
Thank you so much for sharing, kelsey!
PS Many more women are sharing their outfits for the week, including a clowncore-loving sewing enthusiast, a New England grandma with an open collar, and a Toronto professor in a pink power suit.
(Photo provided by: maria del rio (for joe cup)
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