(Not) Sweater Weather

summer pastel sweater, sustainable fabrics, H&M conscious collection, wide leg crop jeans, Everlane day glove

When: May 30 // Weather: 60ish // Real life: farmer’s market and Trader Joe’s run

summer pastel sweater, sustainable fabrics, H&M conscious collection, wide leg crop jeans, Everlane day glove
summer pastel sweater, sustainable fabrics, H&M conscious collection, wide leg crop jeans, Everlane day glove
summer pastel sweater, sustainable fabrics, H&M conscious collection, wide leg crop jeans, Everlane day glove

It’s officially summer, it’s hot as the devil’s butt crack, so naturally I’m sharing this long-sleeve, long-pants, sweater look with you. I’m nothing if not timely and relevant.

This was a few weeks ago when we went to our local farmer’s market (where I wore a mask, not pictured) on a mild Saturday morning. Warm-weather sweaters are actually one of my favorite things about Indiana, compared to North Carolina where I grew up. I might not wear a lot of sweaters between May and August, but there are always a few occasions where a cold front comes through and I need something a little cozy in the morning or evening. And I love it. Bring on the cotton sweaters and cardigans. I will take a slight chill over a 95 degree heat index any day.

I’m assuming at least a few of you feel the same way, and maybe you live in somewhat moderate climates, so this post might actually be somewhat timely and relevant after all. Nailed it.

Sweater (partially recycled fabric) // similar Jeans // Shoes (quasi-sustainable brand) // Sunglasses (secondhand)

Another Day Gown

universal thread, sustainable fashion brands, comfy summer dress

When: June 2 // Weather: hot // Real life: working from home

universal thread, sustainable fashion brands, comfy summer dress
universal thread, sustainable fashion brands, comfy summer dress
universal thread, sustainable fashion brands, comfy summer dress

Something I’ve come to notice about sustainable clothing brands is they tend to be more inclusive in their representation. Check out the site where I bought this dress, for instance. The models are all different sizes, heights, colors, and ages. And I don’t mean the usual 5 white models and 1 token “ethnic” model. AND they have many models who appear to be…wait for it…well over 25 years old. I know. Crazy, right? It’s a damn rainbow over at Universal Standard, and I’m here for it. I’m also here for this ridiculously soft cotton dress that makes me feel like a Greek goddess.

Dress (sustainable brand) // Shoes // similar Sunglasses