Tag: cropped trench

Power Suit

floral jumpsuit, cropped trench, early fall outfit

When: late August // Weather: warm & sunny // Real life: work

floral jumpsuit, cropped trench, early fall outfit

floral jumpsuit, cropped trench, early fall outfit

floral jumpsuit, cropped trench, early fall outfit

floral jumpsuit, cropped trench, early fall outfit

When jumpsuits started popping up a couple years ago, I thought it wouldn’t last. Everyone will get tired of the associated bathroom challenges and decide it’s not worth it, right? As a dancer, I spent half my childhood in tights and leotards so I’m quite familiar with the concept of getting nearly naked just to pee, but I figured the general female public would call B.S. on this inconvenient trend.

But clearly I was wrong. I guess we decided that with all the crap we endure as women, we can put up with a jumpsuit no problem. In fact, maybe jumpsuits are a feminist statement. A jumpsuit says “I’m feminine but I also wear the pants…literally.” A jumpsuit says “I’m not afraid of a challenge, gentlemen. Come at me.”

similar Jacket (same in khaki) // similar Jumpsuit // Shoes // Sunglasses // similar Bag

Resurrected

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

When: April 21 (Easter) // Weather: 70 and sunny // Real life: walk on the canal and dinner on a patio

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

Rent the Runway unlimited, cropped trench, Zac Posen bag, tan loafers

The first great patio day is an important holiday around here. I like to say I put up with the Midwest winters because they make the other seasons more special. That first spring day when you get to feel the sun on your skin again (in moderation, with sunscreen) after months of hibernation are so freaking glorious.

This year, the first great patio day happened to fall on Easter, so while everyone else was in church and hanging with their families, we heathens enjoyed a nice walk along the downtown canal, followed by a delicious al fresco meal at Hedge Row. There were no crowds, no shoppers, just a nice sunny Sunday afternoon. Perfect for celebrating rebirth, whatever that means to you.

(Oh, P.S. HEY MOMS (especially mine). HAPPY DAY TO YOU.)

Dress (also comes in pink!) // Jacket (on sale) // Bag (mine’s rented) // Shoes // similar Sunglasses