Over the last couple years my wardrobe purchases have slanted toward neutral/minimalist/basic (it just makes it so much easier to get dressed in the morning!) but that doesn't mean I've completely ruled out the fun and bright pieces. Here are some of the items I've bought in recent months to round out my summer wardrobe, aka what I throw on when I'm headed to the park, to brunch, to the stadium, the beach, the woods, the bar, etc.
Except for my Birkenstocks, my sandals from previous years are pretty worn and I need more comfortable options. I found the above brightly patterned cloth espadrilles on the clearance rack at Anthropologie and they have been so fun to wear around; they are actually padded which I find rare in espadrilles and they feel like I'm walking around in slippers. They're a jolt of brightness to otherwise neutral outfits. The sandals below are a Nordstrom Rack discovery, and the silk pineapple-print top was a sample sale find from Amour Vert, a local sustainable (& beautiful) clothing line. I also bought printed silk pants at that sample sale though sadly I haven't taken any photos with them; you'll have to trust me when I say they go nicely with a plain top and sandals.
And here are some of the more neutral pieces making up my wardrobe, aside from the usual jeans and t-shirts:
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| joggers |
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| white silk blouse |
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| thin wool sweater |
These are the pieces I've bought this year that I've been wearing the most, and they are actually copies/updated versions of items I've been wearing for the last couple years or so. These all work for me since in San Francisco, for the most part, I can get away with a casual wardrobe (outside of work). The joggers are a good substitute for leggings/yoga pants. I love silky and/or drapey tops (they fit right into my work wear, too) and a light sweater is great for the SF microclimates (this one was recommended by a good friend). Each of these items goes well with many other pieces already in my closet, so they've gotten lots of use and have earned their place as workhorses. I didn't buy them all at once, though I did put a lot of consideration into what I've been buying for a while now, so when I found them, I was happy to purchase them. They really make it easy to get dressed and just get going to all the summer activities that can be enjoyed around here.
