(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)

Leopard Double Feature

one shirt two ways, faux leather jacket, Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands

When: Super Bowl Sunday // Weather: 60 and sunny // Real life: playing outside and not watching football

low heel pumps, wide leg crop jeans, one shirt two ways, retro sunglasses

What?! Two looks in one post?! YES. And there’s leopard.

low heel pumps, wide leg crop jeans, one shirt two ways, retro sunglasses

When: Feb. 21 // Weather: cold // Real life: work, then Friday night pizza date

one shirt two ways, faux leather jacket, Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands
low heel pumps, wide leg crop jeans, one shirt two ways, retro sunglasses

This leopard-print pajama-style blouse is another recent purchase from the French sustainable brand Balzac Paris (check out my earlier review here). I didn’t wear it 2 days in a row, but I did wear it twice within a couple weeks, happened to get photos of both outfits, so I figured why not post both looks together?

This way you get to see how versatile it is. You can wear it with jeans, or…with different jeans.

one shirt two ways, faux leather jacket, Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands

similar Hat // similar Sunglasses // similar Jacket // Necklace

But you must admit – other than the denim, these are two very different outfits. One I wore to work (casual Friday), and the other I wore to play outside at the zoo. Option 1: concrete jungle. Option 2: actual jungle.

low heel pumps, wide leg crop jeans, one shirt two ways, retro sunglasses

The wide leg jeans are from Madewell, and even though I don’t shop there much anymore since resolving to be more eco-friendly, I still say buy any jeans you really love, and then wear them enough to make it worth the buy.

low heel pumps, wide leg crop jeans, one shirt two ways, retro sunglasses

These Stuart Weitzman pumps, on the other hand, I scored secondhand for twenty-six dollars. If you’re less patient and have money to spare, check out these.

one shirt two ways, faux leather jacket, Balzac Paris review, sustainable fashion brands

And there you have it. One shirt, two (sort of similar) ways.

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