Paint the Town Red

Rent the Runway dress, formal dress with boots, formal midi dress with leather jacket

When: Nov. 9 // Weather: 40s // Real life: fundraising gala

Rent the Runway dress, formal dress with boots, formal midi dress with leather jacket

Rent the Runway dress, formal dress with boots, formal midi dress with leather jacket

Rent the Runway dress, formal dress with boots, formal midi dress with leather jacket

Rent the Runway dress, formal dress with boots, formal midi dress with leather jacket

You might think I sought out a backdrop to match my fancy dress, but this fire red bush is literally right outside my front door. 98% of the year, it’s a big ugly thing that we should probably rip out or at least prune, but we are the world’s laziest home owners so we just let it sit there and do its big ugly bushy thing.

But for about 3 days days each fall, it’s gorgeous, and those 3 days are enough for me to convince myself I’m actually a landscaping expert.

Now about the outfit – I had a fancy event to go to, so like every other girl, I rented a cool dress from Rent the Runway. But seeing as I hate to look like every other girl, I went a little edgy with the ankle boots and leather jacket. If you feel like your formal outfit needs a little personality, here’s one way to do it. And if you feel like your yard needs some upkeep…don’t call me.

Dress (rented) // Clutch // Boots // similar Jacket

Resolutions

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

When: mid-October // Weather: 50s // Real life: work

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

Everlane cashmere, midi skirt with tall boots, retro sunglasses, Le specs adam

Long skirts with boots are my new jam. It’s genius really – your legs are totally hidden so you can have all the layers you want underneath (or none).

My other new jam, as you know, is being a more conscious consumer. So let me tell you what’s sustainable, eco-friendly, etc., about this outfit: The sweater is from Everlane, one of my favorite affordable sustainable brands. The sunglasses I bought second-hand on Poshmark. The boots I’ve had for several years and as long as I treat them well, they should last many more. The skirt is new and fast-fashion, BUT it is wearable year-round and it should hold up well over time. See, I’m doing the things, and it’s not that hard! YAY. Go me. *pats self on back*

Sweater // Skirt // Sunglasses // similar Boots // similar Bag