WTF is a Cardicoat?

leze the label cardicoat, Able blue snakeskin boots

When: March 17, 2021 // Weather: chilly and cloudy // Real life: working from home

leze the label cardicoat, Able blue snakeskin boots
leze the label cardicoat, Able blue snakeskin boots
leze the label cardicoat, Able blue snakeskin boots

When I got off my 6-week shopping hiatus, this “cardicoat” was my very first purchase. Is it a cardigan? Is it a coat? Is it basically a robe that’s socially acceptable to wear outside? It’s all of these things and more. And for those of us in the Midwest who experience approximately 6 different seasons between February and May, it’s a great transition piece.

In 10 years I’ll probably look back on these photos and think, “did I really go outside in a glorified bathrobe and cowboy boots?!” And then I’ll remember, “yes, because the world was on fire and I finally learned to care slightly less about perfection and more about dressing for myself.”

Cardicoat (made from recycled fishing nets!) // Boots (sustainable brand)

Keeping a Low Profile

olive khaki trench coat, animal print maxi skirt

When: March 12, 2021 // Weather: cool and cloudy // Real life: working from home

olive khaki trench coat, animal print maxi skirt
olive khaki trench coat, animal print maxi skirt
olive khaki trench coat, animal print maxi skirt
olive khaki trench coat, animal print maxi skirt

I like to think of myself as open-minded when it comes to fashion trends. I may not adopt all of them, but I can at least appreciate them. But I cannot get behind the chunky/ugly sneaker thing.

I’ve never been a big fan of sneakers generally, mostly because I think they already look chunky, but now they’ve made chunky shoes even chunkier?! It’s pure madness, I tell you. I don’t even like how they look on my favorite Parisian bloggers/influencers, so that’s how I know there’s no convincing me this trend is cute.

Now, I can get behind a feminine dress/skirt and sneaker combo, but it has to be with a minimalist, low-profile shoe. Like this outfit — it would be the perfect thing to wear while conducting a ritual burning of all the big ugly trainers I can find.

Skirt (sustainable brand, and it’s reversible!) // Sweater is very old H&M // Shoes (sustainable brand) // Trench is secondhand Kate Spade