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What I’m Coveting

Women's SuitingLafayette 148 suit & leopard print mules (similar here) // Earrings (similar here) // Silk top (similar here)

If you saw my first Fashion Friday of 2020, you know we talked about minimalism.  We’re trending away from maximalism (logomania, I’m looking at you) and moving towards a more refined approach.

Personally, I love it.  I’m all about closet staples that stand the test of time.  Plus my personal style lends towards simplicity.  I always forget to accessorize and wear lipstick, hah!

Suiting, and menswear inspired looks, is one of the top trends moving into Spring 2020.  Hence, what I’m coveting at the moment is a great suit!

Thankfully suiting has evolved from boring office attire. I’m loving so many different styles right now.

First up, the Bermuda short suit.  Yep, it’s a bit out there, but how great does it look with knee high boots?  Or platform derby shoes like these babies.

Here are some Bermuda short suits I’m loving.

Wide leg and pleated pantsuits are also having a moment.  I love that they give the illusion of long legs and going into spring, a linen set would be amazing in a wide leg.

These are my current fave wide leg options.

Finally, I adore the quirky details.  Cargo pockets, nipped waistlines, off-beat prints.

Here are some of my faves.

Stay tuned for my NYFW looks starting on Saturday!  (They may or may not include some great suiting). 😉

What I’m Coveting

There was once a time when skinny jeans reigned supreme.  Thankfully for me, this time has come and gone.

While skinny jeans still have a place in my closet, I’m officially a straight leg jeans convert.

I’ve chatted before about my love of denim and the 2 pairs of jeans every woman needs.  A good pair of straight leg jeans should be one of them.

Not only are they on trend, but they:

  • Won’t stretch out like skinny jeans
  • Look much better with boots (no awkward tucking)
  • Are super flattering on all body types, especially if your hips are the widest part of your body (99% of women)
  • Are surpassing skinny jeans in the amount of washes and styles available

Here are my absolute favorite straight leg jeans, ranked by price.

This brand has SO many great options.  My favorites are these (wearing them here) but this style has quickly earned a cult following.  Just be forewarned, they are ULTRA high rise.  For a good middle-of-the-road style, these are a classic.

Affordable Straight Leg Jeans

This brand is one of my favorites for straight leg jeans. I love the fit of these (I own them in 2 washes) and the distressed ones are super 90’s inspired.  The 90’s inspired pair also come in mid-rise and high-rise versions.

Medium Priced Straight Leg Jeans

For cult favorites, try this brand and this brand.  Both are an investment but will last a lifetime.  I find these run TTS while I had to size up in these.

Designer Straight Leg Jeans

 

ICYMI: last week I chatted about loungewear.

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What I’m Coveting

New series alert!

This year I made a commitment to increase my posting schedule.  And what came out of that were several new series ideas.

Thus, I bring you… What I’m Coveting.

Each week I’ll be sharing a product that I’m on the hunt for.  Sometimes it will be practical, sometimes it will be dreamy.  Sometimes I may purchase it, in which case it will likely debut on my Sunday Series.

I hope my research sheds some light on products you’ve been considering too.  At the very least, have fun window shopping with me!

Track suit

First up, sweatpants.

Okay, I know what you’re thinking.  Sweatpants?!  But if I’m honest, I am in loungewear the majority of the week because I work from home and have a small child.  I want to be comfortable yet still look stylish.  Since athleisure continues to be a top-selling vertical year after year, the options available are amazing.  Loungewear is actually chic.

I’m so over leggings.  Seriously, if I see another person wearing leggings as pants (in a setting other than to work out) I might have a fashion meltdown.

Sweatpants and track pants are totally 80’s so you know I love the vibe.  It could be argued that they’re no better than yoga leggings, so I’ll just reference the photo above.  Imagine if I were wearing yoga leggings instead.  It wouldn’t work!

I got these a couple months ago and while they’re super comfortable, the material is too thin to wear out in public.  I’m on the hunt for something more substantial.

What I’m Coveting

Here are some sweatpants I’m coveting.  Paired with my favorite sneakers, a vintage tee, cardigan or even a  leather jacket, they’d look amazing.

I recently discovered this brand and am obsessed.  They are currently part of the Net-a-Porter sale, and I’m so bummed they don’t have my size still in stock!

These sweatpants look so versatile and chic and I’m dying over these joggers.  They look like trousers thanks to the zipper closure but are made of 100% French terry.  Another option is to go with a cropped style.  The vibe is super stylish and I love the option for warmer months.

I just ordered these.  They are a good price point and the quilted vibe is so Bottega.  Sign me up!

Finally, this brand has me smitten and their sweatpants and joggers are 50% off.  I ordered these pants plus matching hoodie and can’t wait to share them with you.  Check out these joggers for a more loose fit.  They’re also on sale and come in 10 colors!

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